Heartland Ventures

Developer of a competency analytics platform designed for companies to understand their talent and hire better. The company's dataset of thousands of competencies provides atomic intelligence on the current workforce, gaps, trends, and future needs, enabling businesses to match resources dynamically.

Developer of architecture, engineering, and construction marketing platform designed to streamline processes and increase visibility. The company's CRM platform helps to develop interactive qualification reports with organizational charts, digital resumes, and video content and collects other members' profiles and favorite projects, enabling organizations and professionals to engage clients and attract talent by showcasing their projects on an interactive network.

Soil Connect Services, Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Plainview, New York, operates a digital marketplace that facilitates the transport and management of soil and aggregates. The company's platform connects individuals and businesses such as excavators, contractors, builders, and landscapers, addressing the inefficiencies and costs associated with soil management. By enabling users to network and transact efficiently, Soil Connect aims to streamline operations for professionals who regularly work with soil, ultimately saving them both time and money.

Soil Connect Services, Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Plainview, New York, operates a digital marketplace that facilitates the transport and management of soil and aggregates. The company's platform connects individuals and businesses such as excavators, contractors, builders, and landscapers, addressing the inefficiencies and costs associated with soil management. By enabling users to network and transact efficiently, Soil Connect aims to streamline operations for professionals who regularly work with soil, ultimately saving them both time and money.

Kea LLC, headquartered in Mountain View, California, specializes in developing automated ordering software designed for the restaurant industry. Established in 2018, the company's product, Kea Voice, efficiently processes phone orders and customer requests, allowing restaurants to manage their operations more effectively and maintain direct relationships with their customers. By streamlining the ordering process, Kea enables restaurants to concentrate on food preparation while enhancing the overall customer experience. As a rapidly growing enterprise, Kea is positioned to significantly transform traditional restaurant operations.

Third Wave Automation, Inc. is a technology company based in Union City, California, specializing in the development of autonomous forklifts that leverage machine learning and computer vision. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on enhancing material handling automation through its innovative cloud robotics technology. Its autonomous forklifts are designed to perform complex tasks with shared autonomy, making them adaptable to various warehouse environments and operational demands. By integrating deep learning research with modern robotics, Third Wave Automation aims to improve warehouse throughput and efficiency in the supply chain and logistics sectors. The technology allows for robust vehicle navigation and infrastructure-free pallet handling, ultimately making forklift operations safer and more efficient.

Soil Connect Services, Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Plainview, New York, operates a digital marketplace that facilitates the transport and management of soil and aggregates. The company's platform connects individuals and businesses such as excavators, contractors, builders, and landscapers, addressing the inefficiencies and costs associated with soil management. By enabling users to network and transact efficiently, Soil Connect aims to streamline operations for professionals who regularly work with soil, ultimately saving them both time and money.

Workstream Technologies, Inc. operates an automated online hiring platform designed specifically for companies that employ hourly workers. The platform allows employers to post job openings, track applicants, schedule interviews, and manage the onboarding process for new hires. Workstream serves a variety of industries, including healthcare, hospitality, retail, and transportation, facilitating the hiring process for businesses in sectors that require efficient workforce management. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, and aims to streamline the recruitment process for both job seekers and employers.

Kea LLC, headquartered in Mountain View, California, specializes in developing automated ordering software designed for the restaurant industry. Established in 2018, the company's product, Kea Voice, efficiently processes phone orders and customer requests, allowing restaurants to manage their operations more effectively and maintain direct relationships with their customers. By streamlining the ordering process, Kea enables restaurants to concentrate on food preparation while enhancing the overall customer experience. As a rapidly growing enterprise, Kea is positioned to significantly transform traditional restaurant operations.

Grabango develops checkout-free shopping technology for the retail industry, utilizing hardware tools and computer vision software. Founded in 2016 and based in Berkeley, California, the company employs cameras and shelf sensors to track customer interactions with products. As customers add items to their carts, the system identifies and counts these purchases, allowing for a seamless checkout experience. Once finished, customers can pay via a registered payment method on their smartphones and leave the store without waiting in line. Grabango's technology is designed to integrate with existing brick-and-mortar stores, accommodating various retail formats from convenience stores to larger grocers, and aims to enhance the shopping experience by streamlining the payment process and eliminating queues.

Workstream Technologies, Inc. operates an automated online hiring platform designed specifically for companies that employ hourly workers. The platform allows employers to post job openings, track applicants, schedule interviews, and manage the onboarding process for new hires. Workstream serves a variety of industries, including healthcare, hospitality, retail, and transportation, facilitating the hiring process for businesses in sectors that require efficient workforce management. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, and aims to streamline the recruitment process for both job seekers and employers.

SPIDR Tech, Inc. provides data-driven applications tailored for law enforcement agencies, enhancing their operational efficiency and community engagement. Founded in 2015 and based in Manhattan Beach, California, the company offers a comprehensive platform that allows agencies to effectively manage customer relationships and automate communication. This includes features such as an automated messaging system for crime victims, enabling timely updates on investigations, and tools for tracking officer productivity and community interactions. Additionally, SPIDR Tech's mobile application facilitates the attachment of photos and videos to reports, while integrating data from traffic incidents and other relevant factors to optimize law enforcement strategies. By leveraging predictive analytics and virtual assistance, SPIDR Tech supports law enforcement in improving public perception and achieving significant cost savings.

StrongArm Technologies, Inc. is a safety science company that specializes in developing data collection and assessment solutions aimed at enhancing the safety of industrial workers. The company offers a risk monitoring device that utilizes machine learning to analyze risks related to musculoskeletal injuries, along with the FUSE Risk Management Platform, a cloud-based IoT-enabled software that leverages motion-interpreting sensors for real-time monitoring and assessment. Additionally, StrongArm provides a posture feedback system designed to assist industrial workers with proper lifting mechanics and postural support. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, StrongArm Technologies focuses on improving workplace safety through innovative technology.

Botique.ai Inc. specializes in developing an AI-powered conversational process automation platform aimed at enhancing customer interactions in contact centers. Founded in 2017 and based in Newark, New Jersey, the company offers a solution that automates chat interactions, alleviates workload on human agents, and increases overall availability. The platform utilizes advanced Conversational Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing algorithms, enabling it to effectively simulate human-like interactions. This technology seamlessly integrates into existing service workflows, requiring minimal training and resource commitment from companies. Botique.ai has already demonstrated its effectiveness in large commercial enterprises, where it has successfully reduced personnel costs without compromising the quality of customer interactions. The company currently serves five paying enterprises, achieving an annual recurring revenue of $100,000.

Mimir Corporation provides Mimir Platform, a cloud based platform to help instructors and students by moving the computer science classroom online and adding automation. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. As of December 17, 2019, Mimir Corporation operates as a subsidiary of HackerRank.