Sequel Venture Partners

Sequel Venture Partners is a venture capital firm located in Boulder, Colorado, established in January 1996. The firm specializes in providing funding for seed and early-stage technology companies, primarily focusing on sectors such as healthcare, information technology, clean technology, and internet-based services. Sequel Venture Partners manages approximately $400 million in capital and typically invests in companies situated in the Rocky Mountain region, with a particular emphasis on Colorado. The firm is dedicated to supporting innovative businesses across various industries, including biotechnology, telecommunications, and digital health.

Daniel Mitchell

Founding Partner

Chris Scoggins

Venture Partner

50 past transactions

Datalogix

Series B in 2013
Datalogix® is the industry-recognized leader at connecting digital media and offline purchasing data. We help more than half of the top 100 consumer marketers increase the effectiveness and measurability of their advertising. DLX Platform®, encompasses over $1 trillion in consumer spending and powers campaigns for more than 75% of online media companies. DLX ROI® is rapidly becoming the industry standard for measuring offline sales lift for digital media. Datalogix also offers predictive analytics for Direct Mail, and integrated media solutions via the DLX Net. Our expertise spans the major consumer segments, including Retail, CPG, Automotive, Telecom, Travel and Financial Services. We are based in Colorado, with offices in New York City, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, and London.

Yieldex

Series C in 2011
Yieldex is the leading provider of digital ad forecasting, analytic pricing and marketplace tools for publishers and advertisers. The world’s most successful publishers rely on Yieldex Analytics for forward-looking insights that help them save time, close more deals and increase revenue. Both advertisers and publishers use Yieldex’s programmatic marketplace, YieldexDirect, to buy and sell targeted, guaranteed inventory in one convenient location. Leading media companies such as The New York Times, Scripps, CBS, Comcast, Viacom, ESPN, Fox, The Wall Street Journal, Pandora, The Weather Channel, and dozens of others use Yieldex to get more value from their digital advertising strategies.

Channelinsight

Series C in 2011
Channelinsight is a provider of cloud-based Channel Data Management (CDM) solutions, enabling technology manufacturers to gain comprehensive visibility into their partner networks and end-customer transactions. The company processes over 120 million point-of-sale (POS) and inventory transactions annually, collecting data from more than 4,000 channel partners worldwide. By offering real-time insights into sales and inventory, Channelinsight supports clients in optimizing their operations and driving sales growth. Among its notable customers are industry leaders such as Schneider Electric, HP, Intel, and Microsoft. Channelinsight is headquartered in Denver, with additional offices in Palo Alto, the UK, and Singapore, and is supported by investors including Rho Ventures and Sequel Venture Partners.

Datalogix

Series A in 2009
Datalogix® is the industry-recognized leader at connecting digital media and offline purchasing data. We help more than half of the top 100 consumer marketers increase the effectiveness and measurability of their advertising. DLX Platform®, encompasses over $1 trillion in consumer spending and powers campaigns for more than 75% of online media companies. DLX ROI® is rapidly becoming the industry standard for measuring offline sales lift for digital media. Datalogix also offers predictive analytics for Direct Mail, and integrated media solutions via the DLX Net. Our expertise spans the major consumer segments, including Retail, CPG, Automotive, Telecom, Travel and Financial Services. We are based in Colorado, with offices in New York City, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, and London.

Yieldex

Series B in 2009
Yieldex is the leading provider of digital ad forecasting, analytic pricing and marketplace tools for publishers and advertisers. The world’s most successful publishers rely on Yieldex Analytics for forward-looking insights that help them save time, close more deals and increase revenue. Both advertisers and publishers use Yieldex’s programmatic marketplace, YieldexDirect, to buy and sell targeted, guaranteed inventory in one convenient location. Leading media companies such as The New York Times, Scripps, CBS, Comcast, Viacom, ESPN, Fox, The Wall Street Journal, Pandora, The Weather Channel, and dozens of others use Yieldex to get more value from their digital advertising strategies.
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XAware

Series C in 2008
XAware is an open-source data integration vendor that specializes in creating composite data services. The company offers a suite of tools, including XAware Designer, an Eclipse plug-in that facilitates the design, testing, and deployment of standards-compliant web services and data integration applications. Its XAware Engine enables the management of concurrent web services, while various connectors and adapters help users access and integrate data across applications and business processes. XAware’s solutions are designed to transform data into reusable services for real-time integration, supporting service-oriented architecture and rich Internet applications. The platform adheres to key technical and industry standards, allowing for seamless integration in diverse environments.

Buzzwire

Series B in 2007
Buzzwire is a Denver based mobile startup that streams multimedia content (mostly podcasts) to your mobile phone. There are a variety of mobile podcasting services out there Podlinez and Fonpods (deadpool) are two we've covered. However, these services have emphasized backwards compatibility by playing podcasts on specific phone numbers. Instead, Buzzwire relies on your dataplan, playing lists of media through your mobile browser. Creation and management of these play lists can be handled through their (somewhat ugly) website on your desktop browser. You can either add in content from their library of exiting podcasts to lists or upload your own. It works well on my iPhone, playing audio and video through the Quicktime player.

STRANDS

Series B in 2007
Strands is a FinTech partner that develops digital money management solutions that help banks empower people in life and business. The company specializes in Big Data, AI, and Machine Learning since 2004. It creates custom digital money management software for financial institutions and empowers people to be smarter with money. Strands' mission is to enable banks to anticipate customer needs and proactively suggest actions to increase long term value for customers.

Aztek Networks

Series B in 2007
Aztek Networks is a supplier of telecommunications products that allow service providers to consolidate the number of legacy voice switches in network while providing a migration path to IP broadband networks. Aztek's 5000-series products allow service providers, through switch consolidation, to reduce operating costs associated with their older switches while maintaining reliable voice connectivity. Aztek Networks draws on its 25-year heritage as Aztek Engineering to bring patented ESA switch and migration products to the telecommunications industry. Aztek's mission is to provide solutions to telecommunications service providers that address the balance between declining wireline subscribers and the costs of maintaining and operating reliable legacy voice networks.

HelioVolt

Series B in 2007
HelioVolt's FASST process eliminates the expense of slicing photovoltaic circuits and assembling individual solar cells into modules. Its line of integrated platform circuits can be adapted to a range of sizes and shapes and applied to almost any construction material including glass, steel, metal, composites and some polymers. Resultant solar cells are thinner, easier and cheaper to manufacture than silicon panels.

SkyeTek

Series C in 2007
SkyeTek, Inc. specializes in developing and deploying radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions across various sectors, including government, hospitality, manufacturing, healthcare, oil and gas, and retail. The company provides a range of products, including embedded and standalone RFID reader modules, which are utilized for applications such as access control, asset tracking, inventory management, patient safety, and product authentication. In addition to its RFID hardware offerings, SkyeTek delivers a comprehensive suite of services, including integration support, regulatory certification, security consulting, and customization for software and hardware. The firm is known for its MetaFi application, which enables real-time management of inventory and resources, thereby enhancing efficiency and productivity for its clients. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, SkyeTek operates globally with sales in North America, Europe, and Asia. As of December 2015, it operates as a subsidiary of JADAK Technologies, Inc.

Glucon

Series D in 2007
Glucon is a development stage company developing glucose monitoring devices for the diabetes market. The Glucon devices will provide continuous, accurate, and real-time glucose monitoring, for clinical and personal use. Glucon devices are based on a novel Photoacoustic (optical and sound-based) technology protected by several granted and pending patents, and intended to be incorporated into a small, conveniently wearable instrument (the Personal Device). The company has shown that Photoacoustics, a unique combinatorial technology, is superior to optics alone, as it attains blood glucose measurements directly from inside the blood vessels and is an improved method both for specificity (identification) and sensitivity (detection of level changes) of the glucose measurement. The company’s desktop prototype device is currently undergoing extensive clinical trials.

Intio

Series B in 2006
INTIO Inc. specializes in developing software tools for the interventional oncology market, focusing on planning, image guidance, and quantitative analysis. The company offers several products, including ClearStart SVM, a system for segmentation and volumetric measurement utilizing data from CT examinations of patients with solid tumors. Its TipTRAC module provides real-time visual feedback on probe placement, while SyncVIEW allows oncologists to visualize the target lesion and post-treatment ablation zone. Additionally, the ClearView system offers real-time feedback during thermal ablation procedures. INTIO's technologies support various interventional oncologic therapies, such as surgery, ablation, and chemoembolization, aimed at treating malignant and benign tumors. Founded in 2005 and originally named Abla-Tx Inc., the company rebranded to INTIO Inc. in 2009 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

Aztek Networks

Series A in 2006
Aztek Networks is a supplier of telecommunications products that allow service providers to consolidate the number of legacy voice switches in network while providing a migration path to IP broadband networks. Aztek's 5000-series products allow service providers, through switch consolidation, to reduce operating costs associated with their older switches while maintaining reliable voice connectivity. Aztek Networks draws on its 25-year heritage as Aztek Engineering to bring patented ESA switch and migration products to the telecommunications industry. Aztek's mission is to provide solutions to telecommunications service providers that address the balance between declining wireline subscribers and the costs of maintaining and operating reliable legacy voice networks.

XAware

Series B in 2006
XAware is an open-source data integration vendor that specializes in creating composite data services. The company offers a suite of tools, including XAware Designer, an Eclipse plug-in that facilitates the design, testing, and deployment of standards-compliant web services and data integration applications. Its XAware Engine enables the management of concurrent web services, while various connectors and adapters help users access and integrate data across applications and business processes. XAware’s solutions are designed to transform data into reusable services for real-time integration, supporting service-oriented architecture and rich Internet applications. The platform adheres to key technical and industry standards, allowing for seamless integration in diverse environments.

STRANDS

Series A in 2006
Strands is a FinTech partner that develops digital money management solutions that help banks empower people in life and business. The company specializes in Big Data, AI, and Machine Learning since 2004. It creates custom digital money management software for financial institutions and empowers people to be smarter with money. Strands' mission is to enable banks to anticipate customer needs and proactively suggest actions to increase long term value for customers.

GlobeImmune

Series B in 2005
GlobeImmune, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Louisville, Colorado, dedicated to developing therapeutic products for cancer and infectious diseases through its proprietary Tarmogen platform. The company’s pipeline includes GS-4774, currently in Phase 2 trials for hepatitis B virus treatment, and various candidates targeting cancer, such as GI-6207 for medullary thyroid cancer, GI-6301 for tumors expressing the brachyury protein, and GI-4000 for resected pancreatic cancer. Additionally, GlobeImmune is advancing several candidates for infectious diseases, including GI-19000 for tuberculosis, GI-2010 for HIV, and GI-18000 for hepatitis D virus, currently in preclinical stages. The Tarmogen platform also includes products designed to address challenges in cancer therapy, such as preventing the emergence of mutated escape variants. The company has established strategic collaborations with Gilead Sciences and Celgene Corporation. Originally founded as Ceres Pharmaceuticals in 1995, GlobeImmune changed its name in 2001 to reflect its focus on innovative immunotherapy solutions.

Lefthand Networks

Series C in 2005
LeftHand Networks Inc. specializes in data storage systems and IP-based storage area networks (SAN). The company provides iSCSI SANs that consist of multiple storage nodes integrated into a single system, along with virtual storage systems and evaluation software such as SAN/iQ software. These offerings allow for the aggregation of disparate resources into a unified storage solution. Additionally, LeftHand Networks delivers IT project solutions encompassing disaster recovery and data center virtualization, as well as application solutions for various platforms, including data protection and server applications. The company serves diverse industries such as education, government, financial services, and healthcare, distributing its products through resellers and distributors across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, LeftHand Networks also maintains offices in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. As of 2008, it operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett-Packard Company.

SkyeTek

Series B in 2005
SkyeTek, Inc. specializes in developing and deploying radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions across various sectors, including government, hospitality, manufacturing, healthcare, oil and gas, and retail. The company provides a range of products, including embedded and standalone RFID reader modules, which are utilized for applications such as access control, asset tracking, inventory management, patient safety, and product authentication. In addition to its RFID hardware offerings, SkyeTek delivers a comprehensive suite of services, including integration support, regulatory certification, security consulting, and customization for software and hardware. The firm is known for its MetaFi application, which enables real-time management of inventory and resources, thereby enhancing efficiency and productivity for its clients. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, SkyeTek operates globally with sales in North America, Europe, and Asia. As of December 2015, it operates as a subsidiary of JADAK Technologies, Inc.

Intio

Series A in 2005
INTIO Inc. specializes in developing software tools for the interventional oncology market, focusing on planning, image guidance, and quantitative analysis. The company offers several products, including ClearStart SVM, a system for segmentation and volumetric measurement utilizing data from CT examinations of patients with solid tumors. Its TipTRAC module provides real-time visual feedback on probe placement, while SyncVIEW allows oncologists to visualize the target lesion and post-treatment ablation zone. Additionally, the ClearView system offers real-time feedback during thermal ablation procedures. INTIO's technologies support various interventional oncologic therapies, such as surgery, ablation, and chemoembolization, aimed at treating malignant and benign tumors. Founded in 2005 and originally named Abla-Tx Inc., the company rebranded to INTIO Inc. in 2009 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

Avinti

Series B in 2005
Avinti, Inc. provides e-mail security solutions. It offers iSolation Server, which blocks threats, and eliminates various known and unknown e-mail-based viruses from corporate e-mail systems enabling organizations and individuals to safely use communications tool.

Vericept

Venture Round in 2005
Vericept Corporation was a software development company that specialized in compliance and data loss prevention solutions. It focused on mitigating internal risks by offering enterprise-wide discovery, classification, and prevention of information exchanged within and outside organizations. Vericept's technology also included tools for fraud and identity theft protection, aimed at helping companies safeguard sensitive customer data, such as social security numbers and credit card information, from both internal and external threats. The company's offerings are now available through Trustwave.

XAware

Series B in 2004
XAware is an open-source data integration vendor that specializes in creating composite data services. The company offers a suite of tools, including XAware Designer, an Eclipse plug-in that facilitates the design, testing, and deployment of standards-compliant web services and data integration applications. Its XAware Engine enables the management of concurrent web services, while various connectors and adapters help users access and integrate data across applications and business processes. XAware’s solutions are designed to transform data into reusable services for real-time integration, supporting service-oriented architecture and rich Internet applications. The platform adheres to key technical and industry standards, allowing for seamless integration in diverse environments.

StrionAir

Series B in 2004
StrionAir is a manufacturer of specialized air filtration systems.

CreekPath Systems

Series C in 2004
CreekPath Systems was a global provider of policy-based storage automation products that enabled customers to optimize their storage investments. The CreekPath solutions offered policy-based visibility and operational control of the storage assets within a data center. This visibility and control provided customers with a complete understanding of the costs and benefits of key storage assets as well as the impact on the data center.

Myogen

Series D in 2003
Myogen is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of small molecule therapeutics for the treatment of cardiovascular disorders. They believe that our advanced understanding of the biology of cardiovascular disease combined with their clinical development expertise in cardiovascular therapeutics provide us with the capability to discover novel therapies, as well as identify, license or acquire products that address serious, debilitating cardiovascular disorders that are not adequately treated with existing therapies.

StrionAir

Series A in 2003
StrionAir is a manufacturer of specialized air filtration systems.

Lefthand Networks

Series C in 2003
LeftHand Networks Inc. specializes in data storage systems and IP-based storage area networks (SAN). The company provides iSCSI SANs that consist of multiple storage nodes integrated into a single system, along with virtual storage systems and evaluation software such as SAN/iQ software. These offerings allow for the aggregation of disparate resources into a unified storage solution. Additionally, LeftHand Networks delivers IT project solutions encompassing disaster recovery and data center virtualization, as well as application solutions for various platforms, including data protection and server applications. The company serves diverse industries such as education, government, financial services, and healthcare, distributing its products through resellers and distributors across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, LeftHand Networks also maintains offices in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. As of 2008, it operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett-Packard Company.

CreekPath Systems

Series B in 2002
CreekPath Systems was a global provider of policy-based storage automation products that enabled customers to optimize their storage investments. The CreekPath solutions offered policy-based visibility and operational control of the storage assets within a data center. This visibility and control provided customers with a complete understanding of the costs and benefits of key storage assets as well as the impact on the data center.

Finali

Series C in 2002
Finali provides integrated customer support and sales support management services for e-commerce sites. It provides companies with netSage Automated Agent, its proprietary patented automated-agent technology. It also offers suite of customer-relationship management outsourcing services including consulting, training, and dedicated live help. Finali was founded in 1999 and is based in Westminister, Colorado.

Connexn Technologies

Series C in 2002
Connexn Technologies, Inc. operates as a technology-based cost and revenue assurance (CRA) company. It offers a blend of software and professional services for CRA programs.

HomeSphere

Series C in 2002
HomeSphere, LLC, based in Lakewood, Colorado, provides technology-driven solutions tailored for the homebuilding and remodeling industry. As the largest provider of software-as-a-service solutions in this sector, HomeSphere offers a range of web-based tools designed to enhance collaboration among building product manufacturers, distributors, contractors, builders, and homeowners. The company’s platform facilitates digital lead generation and customer retention, connecting brands with mid-tier home builders while helping to identify profit opportunities through actionable intelligence. HomeSphere's offerings include AllTrack, a rebate management solution that enables users to capture various rebate opportunities, and HomeSphere's Marketplace, an online portal that provides incentives for residential construction. Despite challenges within the market, HomeSphere continues to grow, serving over 1,200 builders and partnering with more than 55 Fortune 1000 vendors, allowing users to access valuable resources and reduce costs in their building projects. Founded in 1999, HomeSphere is committed to improving profitability and efficiency across the industry’s supply chain.

Replidyne

Series A in 2002
Replidyne is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative anti-infective products. The company is building its development pipeline based on both its proprietary DNA replication technology and in-licensing efforts.

Lefthand Networks

Series B in 2001
LeftHand Networks Inc. specializes in data storage systems and IP-based storage area networks (SAN). The company provides iSCSI SANs that consist of multiple storage nodes integrated into a single system, along with virtual storage systems and evaluation software such as SAN/iQ software. These offerings allow for the aggregation of disparate resources into a unified storage solution. Additionally, LeftHand Networks delivers IT project solutions encompassing disaster recovery and data center virtualization, as well as application solutions for various platforms, including data protection and server applications. The company serves diverse industries such as education, government, financial services, and healthcare, distributing its products through resellers and distributors across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, LeftHand Networks also maintains offices in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. As of 2008, it operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett-Packard Company.

Myogen

Series D in 2001
Myogen is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of small molecule therapeutics for the treatment of cardiovascular disorders. They believe that our advanced understanding of the biology of cardiovascular disease combined with their clinical development expertise in cardiovascular therapeutics provide us with the capability to discover novel therapies, as well as identify, license or acquire products that address serious, debilitating cardiovascular disorders that are not adequately treated with existing therapies.

Lefthand Networks

Series A in 2001
LeftHand Networks Inc. specializes in data storage systems and IP-based storage area networks (SAN). The company provides iSCSI SANs that consist of multiple storage nodes integrated into a single system, along with virtual storage systems and evaluation software such as SAN/iQ software. These offerings allow for the aggregation of disparate resources into a unified storage solution. Additionally, LeftHand Networks delivers IT project solutions encompassing disaster recovery and data center virtualization, as well as application solutions for various platforms, including data protection and server applications. The company serves diverse industries such as education, government, financial services, and healthcare, distributing its products through resellers and distributors across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, LeftHand Networks also maintains offices in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. As of 2008, it operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett-Packard Company.

Finali

Series B in 2001
Finali provides integrated customer support and sales support management services for e-commerce sites. It provides companies with netSage Automated Agent, its proprietary patented automated-agent technology. It also offers suite of customer-relationship management outsourcing services including consulting, training, and dedicated live help. Finali was founded in 1999 and is based in Westminister, Colorado.

CreekPath Systems

Series A in 2001
CreekPath Systems was a global provider of policy-based storage automation products that enabled customers to optimize their storage investments. The CreekPath solutions offered policy-based visibility and operational control of the storage assets within a data center. This visibility and control provided customers with a complete understanding of the costs and benefits of key storage assets as well as the impact on the data center.

Connexn Technologies

Series B in 2000
Connexn Technologies, Inc. operates as a technology-based cost and revenue assurance (CRA) company. It offers a blend of software and professional services for CRA programs.

7home

Venture Round in 2000
7HOME JSC is a Vietnamese company that focuses on real estate services, including advising and facilitating transactions between sellers and buyers. By acting as a reliable intermediary, 7HOME aims to ensure fast and trustworthy real estate transactions. Additionally, the company offers a marketplace designed for home improvement professionals, providing comprehensive tools and resources to support various home improvement endeavors. Through these services, 7HOME seeks to enhance the overall experience of buying and selling property in Vietnam.

WebMiles

Series B in 2000
WebMiles is the only travel program that is this powerful and this easy to use. And it’s the only one that can set you totally free.

MSHOW

Venture Round in 2000
MSHOW provides interactive broadcasting services.

Productbuzz

Series A in 2000
Productbuzz Inc. specializes in developing product-focused websites that connect manufacturers and distributors with potential buyers, while also offering industry-specific product information to those buyers. The company became independent in January 2000 after spinning off from Bcandid. Through its platforms, Productbuzz aims to facilitate the discovery and purchasing of products by streamlining access to relevant information for both sellers and consumers in various industries.

AdminiQuest

Venture Round in 2000
AdminiQuest a Web-enabled full-service outsourcing solutions partner to the insurance industry.
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