Wiz, Inc. is a cybersecurity company founded in 2020, with headquarters in Palo Alto, California, and an additional office in Tel Aviv, Israel. The company specializes in cloud security, providing enterprises with a platform that enables them to identify security issues within their public cloud infrastructure. Wiz's innovative solution offers a comprehensive, cloud-native visibility tool that analyzes the entire cloud environment, delivering a 360-degree view of security risks across various platforms, including clouds, containers, and workloads. The platform utilizes actionable, graph-based analysis to facilitate in-depth risk assessment and root cause analysis without the need for agents, allowing organizations to enhance their security posture effectively.
Equalum
Acquisition in 2023
Equalum Ltd. is a technology company that specializes in a data-beaming platform designed for real-time data ingestion and processing, focusing on Big Data solutions for enterprises. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, Equalum enables organizations to transport data from a variety of sources, including message queues, sensors, files, applications, and databases, to cloud services and analytics platforms. The company's platform is recognized for its ease of use, featuring a drag-and-drop interface and robust data replication and streaming ETL tools, such as Spark and Kafka. Equalum's technology supports real-time data pipelines, facilitating data warehouse modernization, real-time analytics, and applications in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Trusted by Fortune 500 and mid-sized enterprises, Equalum aims to simplify data integration processes with a zero-coding approach and minimal maintenance requirements.
Photomath
Acquisition in 2023
Photomath is a math learning application for smartphones and tablets that allows users to scan and solve math problems using their device's camera. Founded in 2014 and based in San Mateo, California, Photomath uses advanced AI technology to provide instant solutions and step-by-step explanations for a wide range of mathematical problems, from arithmetic to calculus. With over 300 million learners globally, the app aims to transform learning and help students succeed by promoting comprehension of fundamental math concepts.
Alter is a platform SDK consisting of a real-time 3D avatar system and motion capture built from scratch for web3 interoperability and the open metaverse. Developers can pipe avatars into their apps, games, and websites. They offer computer vision, 3d technology, web3, machine learning, avatars, rendering engines, blockchain, and NFTs.
Sound Life Sciences
Acquisition in 2022
Sound Life Sciences, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in developing clinically validated software for mobile phones and smart speakers aimed at detecting critical health conditions, such as overdose and cardiac arrest. Founded in 2018, the company employs a sonar-based, contactless respiratory monitoring system that can identify changes in breathing patterns, facilitating timely interventions in both chronic disease management and emergency situations. The software is designed to trigger emergency alarms in cases of respiratory failure, thereby enhancing patient safety. Sound Life Sciences is focused on obtaining FDA clearance through the 510(k) pathway, with applications extending to wellness and environmental sensing in various settings, including homes and mobile environments.
BrightBytes
Acquisition in 2022
BrightBytes Inc. operates a data analytics platform designed to enhance education by measuring and linking technology use to student learning outcomes. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, the company provides a SaaS-based solution that equips educational leaders, including government agencies, school districts, and institutions, with the tools to analyze and improve learning outcomes. Its platform aggregates and cleanses complex data from various systems, offering insights through intuitive infographics, actionable recommendations, and targeted reports. By delivering data-driven insights and prioritizing technology programs and professional development, BrightBytes enables educational stakeholders to effectively manage technology deployment and assess its impact on student achievement. The team comprises data scientists, educational researchers, developers, and data visualization experts dedicated to fostering school-wide improvements through evidence-based frameworks and peer networks.
Phiar Technologies, a Boston-based company established in 2017, specializes in developing artificial intelligence solutions for vehicles. Its core product is an ultra-lightweight spatial AI engine that enables vehicles to perceive their surroundings in real-time using just a single camera and commodity mobile-grade processors. Phiar's initial focus is powering its Intelligent AR Navigation Platform, which provides drivers with safe and intuitive routing directions without requiring them to look away from the road.
BreezoMeter
Acquisition in 2022
BreezoMeter Ltd., established in 2014, operates a real-time air-quality analytics platform that provides street-level data on air pollution, pollen, and active fires. Headquartered in Haifa, Israel, with an additional office in the United States, BreezoMeter serves consumers and businesses globally by offering personalized health solutions based on accurate, location-specific air quality information. Its proprietary algorithms integrate data from various sources such as governmental sensors, satellites, weather patterns, and traffic to deliver precise air quality insights up to a resolution of 5 meters hourly in over 90 countries. BreezoMeter's clients include prominent product and healthcare brands like Siemens and ALK, attracted by its unmatched real-time accuracy and published validation process.
Raxium
Acquisition in 2022
Raxium is a company focused on creating advanced light-emitting diode technology for displays in augmented reality (AR) hardware. It specializes in pixel technology that facilitates monolithic integration of MicroLEDs, which are applicable in various formats, including compact micro-displays for AR and virtual reality, as well as larger light field arrays. This innovative approach allows users to engage with digital information in a more intuitive manner, seamlessly blending the digital and physical worlds in their everyday interactions.
Mandiant
Acquisition in 2022
Mandiant is a prominent provider of incident response and computer forensics solutions within the information security sector. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, the company operates additional offices in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Mandiant offers a range of products and professional services, including threat intelligence, automated response, and managed security, catering to a diverse clientele that includes Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, government agencies, and law enforcement entities. With one of the largest teams dedicated to incident response and forensics, Mandiant is recognized for its expertise in mitigating cyber threats and enhancing organizational security measures. The company's consultants and engineers are highly qualified, holding advanced degrees and top government security clearances, and have authored numerous books on cybersecurity.
Siemplify
Acquisition in 2022
Siemplify is a cybersecurity company that provides a holistic security operations platform designed to enhance the efficiency of security analysts. Founded in 2015 by experts from the Israeli Defense Forces, Siemplify offers a centralized workbench that enables security teams to investigate, analyze, and remediate threats more effectively. The platform uses advanced profiling algorithms to prioritize alerts, visualization techniques to map threats as interactive storylines, and graph analytics to integrate data from various systems. This approach reduces caseload and complexity for analysts, leading to faster response times and greater efficiency. Siemplify is headquartered in New York with additional offices in Tel Aviv.
Tempow
Acquisition in 2021
Tempow is a research and design company specializing in Bluetooth technology, headquartered in Paris, France, with additional operations in Seoul, Korea, and Shenzhen, China. The company has developed the Tempow Audio Profile (TAP), an innovative software solution that enhances Bluetooth audio streaming capabilities. This updated protocol allows any Bluetooth chip to simultaneously stream audio to multiple devices, including headphones, earbuds, laptops, tablets, and televisions. Tempow's technology is compatible with a wide range of Bluetooth speakers, regardless of brand or chip. The company has established global partnerships, collaborating with leading semiconductor firms to expand the reach of its Bluetooth solutions, which are now accessible to millions worldwide.
CompilerWorks
Acquisition in 2021
CompilerWorks, Inc. is an IT company based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing an online platform that analyzes, converts, and optimizes enterprise data processing code. Its offerings include a Lineage solution that enhances data integrity and compliance, ensuring timely delivery and critical path reliability, as well as a Transpiler solution that facilitates cloud migration, vendor transitions, and data warehouse modernization. CompilerWorks' platform enables customers to visualize information flow, track data errors, and conduct impact analyses, thus improving operational efficiency and decision-making in data management.
Playspace
Acquisition in 2021
Playspace, S.L. is a mobile gaming company based in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, founded in 2011. The company specializes in developing and publishing social and traditional multiplayer games, catering primarily to audiences in Spain and Latin America. Playspace offers a diverse range of online games, including strategy games, classic dominoes, card games, and free casino games. These games are designed to be engaging and socially connected, allowing players to enjoy their gaming experiences with friends and family across platforms such as Facebook, Android, and iPhone.
Provino Technologies
Acquisition in 2021
Provino Technologies Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in designing and developing interconnect platforms for next-generation system-on-chip (SoC) applications. The company's solutions cater to various sectors, including consumer electronics, automotive, industrial automation, medical instrumentation, and augmented/virtual reality. Provino's platform effectively manages data traffic for neural networks by integrating advanced features such as virtual channels, credit-based flow control, and dynamic voltage and frequency scaling, which enhance power efficiency while addressing the rising computational demands of sophisticated SoCs. Additionally, the company supports the complete chip development process, providing tools for SystemC modeling, design and debugging, FPGA prototyping, and physical design closure, thereby enabling engineers and developers to accelerate the creation of derivative products and improve time-to-market.
Dysonics
Acquisition in 2021
Dysonics, Inc. is a company specializing in the development of advanced audio software and hardware solutions designed for headphones, focusing on spatial audio and next-generation content such as virtual reality. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, Dysonics emerged from research at the University of California, Davis, where its foundational technology was developed. The company offers innovative products like Rondo Motion, a wireless motion sensor for headphones, and Rondo player, which facilitates playback of non-DRM content. Dysonics' technologies are utilized in various applications, including teleconferencing, surveillance, home entertainment, and interactive multimedia experiences such as gaming and training simulators. Additionally, the company provides encoding technology that enhances in-flight entertainment by delivering cinematic surround sound experiences to airline passengers. Dysonics is committed to creating immersive audio experiences through patented algorithms, microphone and speaker arrays, head tracking sensors, and machine learning technologies tailored for personalized audio applications.
Neverware
Acquisition in 2020
Neverware is a company that specializes in developing desktop operating systems aimed at enhancing security and manageability. Its primary product, CloudReady, is a lightweight operating system based on Google's Chromium OS, designed to run on a wide range of hardware. This operating system allows educational institutions and enterprise organizations to effectively convert their existing computers into more efficient, secure, and user-friendly machines. By leveraging open-source architecture, Neverware provides a cost-effective solution for organizations looking to optimize their IT resources while maintaining a high level of performance and security.
North, formerly known as Thalmic Labs, is a technology company based in Kitchener, Canada, focused on developing innovative eyewear that integrates digital information into daily life. Founded in 2012, North employs over 400 professionals across four offices in North America, including engineers, designers, and futurists. The company's flagship product is a pair of smart glasses that provide heads-up access to digital notifications, allowing users to engage with their digital lives without the need to constantly check their phones. Features such as customizable replies, emojis, and snooze delays enhance the user experience by offering discreet and manageable access to information. North aims to create technologies that seamlessly blend with everyday activities, emphasizing the harmonious relationship between people and technology.
AppSheet
Acquisition in 2020
AppSheet is an intelligent no-code platform established in 2014 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington. It enables business users to create powerful, code-free applications by leveraging their business data. The platform connects with various data sources, including cloud storage services and relational databases, allowing for quick generation of customizable applications. These applications can incorporate advanced features such as offline access, workflow rules, and machine learning capabilities, and they are designed to run seamlessly on web, iOS, Android, and messaging platforms. AppSheet's focus on simplifying app development helps organizations meet IT governance and security requirements while enhancing the end-user experience through rich, custom software solutions.
Pointy
Acquisition in 2020
Pointy is a company founded in 2014 that assists retail stores in establishing an online presence for their products. It develops a product tracking device that integrates with point-of-sale systems to automatically generate online product listings. When items are scanned through this system, they are instantly displayed on a product page, allowing local stores to showcase their inventory to potential customers searching online. This service enhances visibility for retailers and facilitates easier access for consumers seeking local products.
Typhoon Studios
Acquisition in 2019
Typhoon Studios Inc. is an independent game developer based in Montreal, Canada, founded in 2017. The company focuses on creating innovative gaming experiences for both PC and console platforms, aiming to establish a distinct voice in the industry. Typhoon Studios is committed to the ongoing development of their games, fostering engagement and growth with their audience. As of December 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of Google LLC.
Fitbit
Acquisition in 2019
Fitbit is a company focused on promoting healthier lifestyles through its digital health and fitness devices. It develops the Fitbit Tracker, a compact wireless wearable sensor that automatically monitors various aspects of a user's activities, including calories burned, sleep quality, steps taken, and distance traveled. This device continuously collects data while worn throughout the day, which is then wirelessly uploaded to a dedicated website. Users can access their information to track progress toward personal health goals, engage with a motivational interface, and share achievements with friends, family, and co-workers. Additionally, the platform allows users to manually log nutrition, weight, and other health metrics, providing a comprehensive overview of their well-being. By automating health data collection and offering an engaging user experience, Fitbit aims to simplify the journey toward a healthier lifestyle.
Socratic
Acquisition in 2019
Socratic, Inc. is an education technology company that specializes in developing a homework assistance application for students. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company utilizes artificial intelligence to provide users with answers, detailed explanations, and curated educational content across a variety of subjects, including math, science, history, English, and economics. The app allows students to take photos of their homework questions, making it accessible and user-friendly. It features graphs, explainers, and links to instructional videos from platforms such as Khan Academy, enhancing the learning experience. Socratic is available for free on both iPhone and Android devices, focusing primarily on high school curriculum support. The company, formerly known as Vespr, Inc., rebranded to Socratic, Inc. in May 2015.
Elastifile
Acquisition in 2019
Elastifile is a technology company focused on transforming data storage and management for enterprises operating in cloud and hybrid cloud environments. It offers an elastically scalable, enterprise-grade distributed file system that incorporates integrated object tiering, forming a cross-cloud data fabric that provides high performance and unified access to global data. By eliminating traditional storage silos, Elastifile facilitates the seamless movement of applications across various cloud infrastructures, enabling businesses to leverage cloud services effectively. This capability supports a range of data-driven workflows, including analytics, DevOps, and high-performance computing, thereby empowering enterprises to optimize their operations and adapt to the demands of the cloud era.
Looker
Acquisition in 2019
Looker is an enterprise platform specializing in business intelligence, data applications, and embedded analytics, aimed at enhancing data-driven decision-making for businesses. By integrating data into daily workflows, Looker enables organizations to derive actionable insights that drive operational efficiency and create new value streams. The platform supports various functions, including digital marketing analytics and web event analytics, allowing businesses to unlock the full potential of their data at scale. As part of Google Cloud, Looker continues to evolve its offerings, focusing on delivering meaningful insights at critical decision points and embedding data seamlessly into products and workflows.
Alooma
Acquisition in 2019
Alooma Ltd. is a data platform company founded in 2013, with its headquarters in Tel Aviv, Israel, and an additional office in California. The company specializes in enabling users to build and manage data pipelines quickly and efficiently, integrating various data sources into data warehouses in real-time. Alooma's platform supports numerous popular data sources and is designed for high availability and fault tolerance. It provides visibility and control over data pipelines, allowing users to track metrics such as throughput, latency, and error rates. The platform also offers notifications for any warnings or errors, facilitating proactive management of data workflows. As of March 2019, Alooma operates as a subsidiary of Google LLC.
DevOps Research and Assessment
Acquisition in 2018
DevOps Research and Assessment LLC is a digital transformation research firm based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2015. The company specializes in providing research and analysis solutions for software development and product management, focusing on enhancing organizational performance through evidence-based tools. Its offerings include scorecards that facilitate priority analysis, enabling organizations to make informed decisions regarding resource allocation and capability development. As a recognized authority in the DevOps space, DevOps Research and Assessment conducts in-depth research on business technology transformation, helping companies implement effective strategies to improve their IT practices and overall operational efficiency. The firm operates as a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. since December 2018.
Where Is My Train
Acquisition in 2018
Where is my train app uses technology to improve the lives of millions of Indian train travelers in India
Workbench Platform
Acquisition in 2018
Workbench's content platform packages your content into custom, engaging learning and get-active experiences that drive continuously fresh content and value to education and consumer learners, makers, and doers. At Workbench, we love to tinker, explore, make, create and discover using robots and circuitry and gardens and drones and all sorts of materials we can work into projects. This kind of project-based learning and exploration is what we’re is all about, so we created a community where like-minded people can come together to engage and inspire each other with their own ideas. Workbench has partnered with some of the most forward-thinking maker-product companies in the world to be on the leading edge of innovation. We will continue to add product partners and introduce dynamic new tools for learning to our community. Here on the Workbench platform, maker-educators, students, hobbyists—anyone, really—can discover engaging projects created by Workbench and the Workbench user community. Members of the community can create and post their own projects and share their unique creations and successes in the Gallery. We know that educators are just as excited about project-based learning as we are, so the Workbench platform gives educators the tools to connect with other educators, create classes, assign hands-on lessons and monitor student progress in real time. Workbench is excited to partner with top product companies to create unique communities focused on using specific products in project-based learning. Find our partner platforms by clicking here.
Onward
Acquisition in 2018
Onward is a customer service automation platform that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based tools aimed at enhancing user interactions in business settings. The platform's primary objective is to help clients achieve a targeted automation level, characterized by automating 40% of customer inquiries and messages while maintaining an average response time of 40 seconds. Onward's solutions are designed for seamless integration with existing systems such as Zendesk, Salesforce, and Hubspot, facilitating the management of customer queries and lead generation. Utilizing advanced natural language processing, Onward's enterprise chatbot can interpret customer messages and generate contextualized, personalized responses by leveraging data points like historical activity and location. This innovative approach aims to improve customer service efficiency while enhancing user satisfaction.
GraphicsFuzz
Acquisition in 2018
GraphicsFuzz is a UK-based technology company specialising in automated reliability testing for Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) drivers. Its innovative software helps enhance the security and stability of graphics processors by identifying vulnerabilities in Android graphics drivers, enabling clients to swiftly detect and rectify bugs that could compromise reliability and security before they impact end-users.
Cask is an open-source software company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in simplifying the construction and operation of big data solutions. The company offers a unified integration platform that significantly accelerates the time required to deploy data applications and data lakes, reducing it by up to 80%. Cask's platform combines data integration and application development capabilities, facilitating rapid development in both public and private cloud environments. The company is supported by prominent investors, including Battery Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, and Ignition Partners.
Velostrata
Acquisition in 2018
Velostrata Ltd. is a cloud workload mobility company founded in 2014 and based in Netanya, Israel. The company specializes in designing and developing software that facilitates the migration of enterprise workloads between on-premises data centers and public cloud environments. Its Velostrata platform enables organizations to create a dynamic, multi-vendor hybrid cloud, allowing IT managers to move workloads rapidly, often within minutes. By leveraging Velostrata's technology, businesses can efficiently utilize public cloud resources for applications such as capacity on demand, accelerated development and testing, and comprehensive migration solutions. The platform is designed to enhance cloud migration processes with a focus on speed, scale, simplicity, and safety.
Tenor is the largest and fastest-growing mobile GIF search engine, facilitating over 12 billion monthly searches and attracting 300 million users. The platform enhances digital communication by allowing individuals to express emotions and convey personality through carefully selected GIFs. By leveraging its extensive search data, Tenor has developed the Tenor Emotional Graph, which underpins its popular GIF Keyboard app and supports GIF sharing across numerous messaging platforms, including iMessage, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Twitter, and Google Gboard. In 2017, Tenor pioneered a branded GIF program, engaging companies like Dunkin Donuts, Nissan, AT&T, and Wendy’s, enabling them to connect authentically with mobile audiences. Overall, Tenor's focus on providing the right GIF at the right moment positions it as a leader in the digital content sharing space.
Banter
Acquisition in 2018
Banter, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2016. The company has developed a conversational commerce platform that streamlines the shopping experience for customers by allowing them to find and purchase products through familiar messaging applications such as SMS, Facebook, and Twitter. Banter's platform is designed to facilitate effortless communication, enabling users to ask questions and receive assistance in real time, thereby enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction in the online shopping process.
Xively
Acquisition in 2018
Xively, Ltd., a subsidiary of Google LLC since its acquisition in 2018, is a prominent provider of software solutions focused on the Internet of Things (IoT). The company specializes in Connected Product Management (CPM), offering services that enable businesses to securely connect and manage their products and the data generated by these devices. Xively's software supports real-time monitoring and comprehensive data management, empowering clients in the information technology sector to develop, market, sell, and support innovative connected products. Through its integration with the Google Cloud Platform, Xively enhances how companies engage with their customers and utilize IoT technology.
60dB is a mobile application that curates and streams short-form audio stories, offering a diverse range of content including news, sports, entertainment, and business. By aggregating audio stories from well-known brands like Vox and Recode, 60dB provides users with a personalized radio experience tailored to their interests. The platform focuses on delivering engaging audio content in a convenient format, enabling users to access a variety of stories from different publishers in a single location. This innovative approach seeks to redefine radio for the digital age, catering to the evolving preferences of modern listeners.
Relay Media
Acquisition in 2017
Relay Media, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in digital content distribution. Founded in 2015, it developed an innovative platform that converts traditional web pages into accelerated mobile pages (AMP), a format designed for fast loading and optimized mobile performance. The platform effectively supports advertisements, analytics, and paywalls, making it a valuable tool for online publishers seeking to enhance user engagement and monetization opportunities. In October 2017, Relay Media's AMP Converter technology was acquired by Google, further integrating its solutions into the broader digital landscape. As a result, Relay Media plays a significant role in facilitating efficient content delivery for mobile users across the open web.
HTC - Pixel Phone Division
Acquisition in 2017
HTC - Pixel Phone Division responsible for producing the Pixel smartphone.
AIMatter
Acquisition in 2017
AIMATTER specializes in building next-gen apps with proprietary advanced image processing technologies. Its SDK is able to run deep learning models in real time directly on smartphones.
Senosis Health
Acquisition in 2017
Senosis Health is a startup focused on mobile health monitoring. The company develops applications that utilize the capabilities of smartphones, such as the accelerometer, microphone, flash, and camera, to measure, diagnose, and manage diseases. Their solutions include monitoring lung health and hemoglobin counts, providing users with accessible healthcare tools directly on their mobile devices.
Redux ST
Acquisition in 2017
Redux Labs is a technology company that specializes in creating innovative products and bespoke systems for high-resolution haptic feedback and speakerless surround sound audio. Utilizing patented bending wave techniques, Redux Labs accurately controls sub-sonic and sonic waves across various surfaces, enabling the development of high-quality loudspeakers and customizable haptic effects. Their technology is designed for a wide range of applications, including mobile and consumer devices, home appliances, automotive, and aerospace industries. By transforming phone displays into speakers, Redux Labs' solutions eliminate the need for traditional small speakers in mobile devices, allowing manufacturers to optimize space for batteries and other components while enhancing user experience through advanced audio and tactile feedback capabilities.
Halli Labs
Acquisition in 2017
Halli Labs is an Indian company focused on developing deep learning and machine learning systems. It specializes in providing artificial intelligence services by applying contemporary machine learning techniques to traditional problems and domains. Through its innovative approach, Halli Labs aims to enhance existing processes and create advanced solutions in various sectors.
Owlchemy Labs
Acquisition in 2017
Owlchemy Labs LLC is a game studio based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2010. The company specializes in developing innovative and polished games, particularly in the virtual reality (VR) space. Owlchemy Labs is recognized for its mechanic-driven gameplay and has produced several original titles for over 20 desktop and mobile platforms. Notable games include Job Simulator, which was featured as a Sundance Official Selection, and Rick and Morty Simulator: Virtual Rick-ality, published by Adult Swim. Other acclaimed titles include Dyscourse, Jack Lumber, and Snuggle Truck. In addition to game development, Owlchemy Labs is actively involved in the VR community, having founded the VR Austin group, which boasts over 2,000 members, and frequently participates as speakers on VR topics globally.
AppBridge Software
Acquisition in 2017
AppBridge Software Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, specializes in developing applications that facilitate business migration to Google's G Suite and Google Drive. Their product suite includes Transformation Suite for seamless data migration, Surveyor for content management system scanning, and Transformer for migrating critical business content from various sources to G Suite. They also offer support services, serving enterprise content management providers, system integrators, and other technology-focused businesses worldwide.
Kaggle
Acquisition in 2017
Kaggle Inc. is a prominent platform for data prediction competitions, catering to a diverse range of industries including pharmaceuticals, financial services, energy, and retail. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the company allows organizations to post their data for analysis by a global community of data scientists. Through its competitions, Kaggle fosters collaboration and innovation in solving complex data science problems, utilizing advanced machine learning techniques. In addition to hosting competitions, Kaggle offers tools such as Kaggle Prospect, which assists companies and governments in transforming their data sets into actionable insights. As a subsidiary of Google, Kaggle serves both domestic and international clients, delivering cutting-edge business results and addressing real-world challenges across various sectors.
Crashlytics
Acquisition in 2017
Crashlytics is a technology company that specializes in crash reporting for mobile applications on iOS and Android platforms. It offers a lightweight and powerful solution that helps developers locate and fix crashes in their applications. In addition to its core crash reporting service, Crashlytics has expanded its offerings with Beta by Crashlytics, a streamlined tool for app distribution that simplifies the onboarding process for beta testers. Another key product is Answers by Crashlytics, a mobile app analytics tool designed to deliver insights without the need for extensive analysis, seamlessly integrated into the existing Crashlytics SDK. This combination of services positions Crashlytics as a valuable resource for mobile app developers seeking to improve user experience and application stability.
Fastlane
Acquisition in 2017
Fastlane is a technology company that specializes in developing continuous delivery solutions for iOS and Android applications. Founded in 2014 by Felix Krause, the company focuses on automating the deployment and release processes for mobile applications, thereby streamlining workflows for developers. Fastlane's tools manage essential tasks such as generating screenshots, handling code signing, and facilitating beta deployments. Based in the United States, Fastlane became a subsidiary of Twitter, Inc. in October 2015, further enhancing its capabilities within the mobile application development landscape.
Limes Audio
Acquisition in 2017
Limes Audio is a company specializing in audio signal processing technologies, particularly in the areas of speech enhancement, echo cancellation, and noise reduction. Founded in 2007 by Lindström and Christian Schüldt, both of whom hold Ph.D. degrees in Applied Signal Processing from Blekinge Institute of Technology in Sweden, Limes Audio is headquartered in Umeå. The company develops advanced technologies aimed at improving the quality of speakerphone communications by effectively eliminating disruptive echoes and background noise. Through its innovative solutions, Limes Audio enhances audio communication systems, providing users with a natural and crystal-clear speech experience free from distractions.
Cronologics
Acquisition in 2016
Cronologics Corporation, based in San Mateo, California, is a startup dedicated to advancing the adoption of wearable technology. The company specializes in developing a software platform for smartwatches, utilizing an Android-based architecture designed to simplify the creation of innovative hardware and software experiences. With a team comprised of experts from prominent organizations such as Google, MIT Media Lab, Motorola, and Facebook, Cronologics addresses complex challenges in the wearable tech space. The company collaborates with both emerging startups and established technology firms, as well as key players in the lifestyle, fashion, and fitness sectors, to foster the development of compelling wearable solutions.
Qwiklabs
Acquisition in 2016
Qwiklabs Inc. is a company that specializes in providing virtual lab environments for software training, enabling developers and IT professionals to gain hands-on experience with cloud technologies, particularly those associated with AWS. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Carlisle, Massachusetts, Qwiklabs offers a platform that allows clients to create, manage, and operate labs for various applications, including security, big data, and serverless web apps. The platform features a wide array of self-paced labs and AWS-authorized instructor-led training courses, ensuring learners can access real-world scenarios in actual AWS environments. Qwiklabs also provides a flexible pricing model, allowing users to access specific labs or opt for an all-inclusive subscription. Additionally, learners can earn badges and complete quests to enhance their knowledge and credentials in key areas such as AWS Certification Exam preparation and advanced operations. As of November 2016, Qwiklabs operates as a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.
LeapDroid
Acquisition in 2016
LeapDroid is a California-based company that developed an Android emulator designed to run the Android operating system within Windows environments. Utilizing advanced virtual machine technologies, the emulator provided users with the ability to experience Android applications on their PCs. Recently, it was announced that the developers of LeapDroid would be joining Google, leading to the cessation of both development and support for the emulator.
Eyefluence
Acquisition in 2016
Eyefluence, Inc. is a technology company specializing in eye-interaction solutions for augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR) head-mounted displays (HMDs). Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Reno, Nevada, Eyefluence integrates its innovative technology with HMDs to enable users to control devices through eye movements, leveraging insights from eye biomechanics and the eye-brain connection. This approach allows for a natural and intuitive interaction, enhancing user experiences in the AR, VR, and MR environments. The company boasts a robust intellectual property portfolio with over 30 patents granted or pending, reflecting its commitment to advancing eye-tracking technology. Led by experienced entrepreneurs, Eyefluence collaborates with both startups and established enterprises to promote the adoption of smart glasses across various sectors, including consumer, industrial, and government applications.
FameBit
Acquisition in 2016
FameBit is a marketing platform that facilitates collaboration between brands and YouTube influencers to produce engaging video content. The company serves as a marketplace where businesses can easily find and hire influencers for product endorsements, including reviews, tutorials, and promotional videos. By offering self-serve tools, FameBit streamlines the process from initial connection to video delivery, enabling brands to efficiently execute YouTube marketing campaigns that enhance their visibility and reach millions of viewers. This approach fosters brand awareness through original content tailored to the influencer's audience.
Undecidable Labs
Acquisition in 2016
Undecidable Labs operates as a technology developer.
Dialogflow
Acquisition in 2016
Dialogflow is a platform that specializes in creating conversational user experiences, allowing brands to engage in natural language interactions across various devices, applications, and services. The company offers tools for speech recognition, natural language processing, and conversation management, which help developers enhance customer satisfaction and streamline business processes without extensive coding. Dialogflow's technology can understand a wide range of user requests by leveraging pre-built knowledge packages derived from billions of user queries, making it accessible for users to interact with mobile phones and tablets in a conversational manner.
Urban Engines
Acquisition in 2016
Urban Engines, Inc. is a technology company based in Los Altos, California, founded in 2011. It focuses on improving urban mobility by leveraging big data and spatial analytics to enhance transportation efficiency. The company's software solutions optimize the use of existing infrastructure, aid in city planning, and promote healthier urban growth. Urban Engines harnesses data from various sources, including transit systems and delivery vehicles, to facilitate better decision-making for individuals, cities, and businesses. Its cloud-based software can be implemented rapidly and is designed to scale effectively as transportation systems expand. Additionally, the Urban Engines mobile app provides commuters with city-level insights and optimized routing options, helping to alleviate congestion and streamline daily commutes. As of 2016, Urban Engines operates as a subsidiary of Google Inc.
Apigee
Acquisition in 2016
Apigee is a provider of API technology and services aimed at enterprises and developers. It offers a multi and hybrid-cloud based platform that enables organizations to design, develop, manage, secure, and analyze their application programming interfaces (APIs). This functionality enhances control and visibility over the APIs that link applications and data across various environments. Apigee's solutions are utilized by hundreds of companies, including notable names such as Walgreens, Bechtel, and eBay, as well as tens of thousands of developers, to streamline the delivery and management of APIs and applications. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices located in Bangalore, India; London; and Austin, Texas.
Orbitera
Acquisition in 2016
Orbitera is a cloud commerce company that simplifies and automates the buying and selling of products in the cloud. It enables the operations and processes that software and service providers rely on to sell, distribute, and deliver their solutions. Orbitera also enables enterprise customers to buy, use, and manage these solutions. Its platform offers packaging and provisioning for enterprise applications. It has billing and cost optimization capabilities.
Launchkit
Acquisition in 2016
Launch Kit is an online platform designed to empower creators by providing them with essential resources, technology, and community support. Focused on serving streamers, user-generated content creators, influencers, and other digital creators, Launch Kit aims to be the go-to destination for individuals seeking to establish and grow their online presence. In addition to its community-driven approach, the company develops mobile applications and offers a suite of developer tools that assist app creators in building, launching, and monitoring their applications effectively. Through its comprehensive offerings, Launch Kit seeks to facilitate sustainable online livelihoods for a diverse range of creators.
Kifi is a company focused on enhancing collaboration and knowledge sharing among individuals and teams online. Its platform enables users to tag, search, and share various types of content, including articles, videos, and emails, seamlessly across social networking sites. By alleviating the cognitive burden associated with managing online information, Kifi empowers users to save and organize valuable content, making it easily accessible when needed. The platform not only surfaces relevant information but also facilitates connections with others related to that content, fostering meaningful interactions and discussions. Kifi's technology leverages machine learning, artificial intelligence, and large-scale data analysis to provide a consumer-centric experience, enhancing users' social and professional understanding in real time. The company boasts a team of skilled software engineers with backgrounds in leading tech firms, dedicated to addressing complex challenges in information retrieval and social networking.
Anvato
Acquisition in 2016
Anvato, Inc. is a technology platform designed for media companies to effectively manage and monetize both live and on-demand video assets. The company offers an end-to-end solution that encompasses live and on-demand video management, syndication, monetization, and analytics. Anvato's innovative technology enables broadcasters to capture and edit live broadcasts, allowing for near real-time syndication to web and mobile devices. This platform also facilitates dynamic and user-targeted ad insertion, enabling publishers to optimize their monetization strategies for live streams. Additionally, Anvato provides advertisers with tools to track campaign effectiveness and enhance ad revenue. The company serves notable clients, including Univision Communications and Kantar Video, and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Moodstocks
Acquisition in 2016
Moodstocks specializes in image recognition technology for mobile applications, offering a robust and scalable platform that enables real-time scanning via smartphone cameras. Their API and cross-platform SDK facilitate swift integration for developers, bridging the gap between physical and digital worlds.
Webpass
Acquisition in 2016
Webpass, Inc. is a San Francisco-based Internet service provider established in 2003, specializing in high-speed broadband services for both residential and commercial customers. The company utilizes point-to-point wireless technology to deliver Internet connections ranging from 10 Mbps to 1 Gbps, offering a straightforward and contract-free experience. Webpass has grown its customer base to tens of thousands across five major U.S. markets, providing services to notable clients such as Zappos, Foursquare, and HBO Films. Recognized for its exceptional speeds and customer-centric approach, the company has received accolades including the title of fastest Internet Service Provider from PC Mag. In 2016, Webpass became a subsidiary of Google Fiber, further enhancing its capabilities and reach.
Synergyse
Acquisition in 2016
Synergyse Training Inc. is an enterprise software company based in Willowdale, Canada, specializing in interactive training systems for Google applications. Founded in 2013, the company offers its flagship product, Synergyse Training, which delivers in-application training for various Google tools, including Gmail, Calendar, Drive, and Docs. This training integrates seamlessly with Google applications for education, as well as for business environments. Additionally, Synergyse provides a high-definition video portal for users on non-Chrome browsers, smartphones, and tablets to access training materials. The company also offers analytics on training usage, enabling organizations to generate comprehensive reports for different user groups. As of May 2016, Synergyse operates as a subsidiary of Google Inc.
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Bebop is a technology startup founded in 2012 by Diane Green and based in California. The company specializes in providing a software development platform designed to assist users in building and maintaining enterprise applications. Bebop's innovative platform empowers organizations to create customized applications tailored to their specific needs, facilitating ongoing maintenance and management of these applications.
Fly Labs
Acquisition in 2015
Fly Labs Inc. is a video editing software developer headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, and was incorporated in 2012. The company specializes in creating applications that allow users to edit videos creatively and efficiently. Its software enables customers to string together clips, trim and arrange them, add music from personal libraries, and incorporate voiceovers to enhance storytelling. Users can also isolate specific moments within larger clips and crop vertical videos to horizontal formats in real time. Fly Labs’ applications are available on the App Store, catering to a diverse audience in the United States and internationally. As of 2015, Fly Labs operates as a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.
Digisfera
Acquisition in 2015
Digisfera is a startup specializing in panoramic photography, offering a range of services that include the creation of 360° images. The company focuses on both photography and design, providing comprehensive development solutions for projects that require immersive visual experiences. Through its innovative approach, Digisfera aims to enhance the way clients present their environments and products, catering to various industries that benefit from high-quality panoramic imagery.
Divshot
Acquisition in 2015
Divshot is a browser-based platform designed for front-end development, specializing in the creation of responsive web applications. It enables users to prototype HTML5 interfaces quickly, offering tools that streamline the design process and enhance efficiency. Divshot's innovative approach allows professionals to generate high-quality, clean, and semantic markup and CSS, comparable to manually written code. By simplifying the interface design workflow, Divshot helps users create web pages faster while minimizing wasted resources.
Jibe Mobile
Acquisition in 2015
Jibe Mobile operates a cloud-based communications platform for mobile network operators, device manufacturers, and app developers. Founded in 2005 with headquarters in Mountain View, California, Jibe offers solutions such as joynNet for viral growth of joyn services, App-to-App technology for controlled IMS network access, Jibe ON for consumer messaging, Private Cloud for operator-specific joyn launches, and Android SDK for low latency data share. These enable carriers to swiftly deploy innovative IP communication services like high-quality video calling, group chat, and file sharing across networks and regions. As of 2015, Jibe operates as a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., with additional offices in London, Düsseldorf, and Tokyo.
Oyster
Acquisition in 2015
Oyster is a subscription service for ebooks and ebook retailer. Oyster also publishes the Oyster Review, an editorial magazine. Oyster was founded by Eric Stromberg, Andrew Brown, and Willem Van Lancker in 2012 and is based in New York, the United States.
Pixate
Acquisition in 2015
Pixate, Inc. is a Palo Alto-based company that operates a native application development platform designed for mobile interaction design. Founded in 2012, Pixate provides tools that allow designers and developers to create sophisticated animations and interactions for mobile applications without the need for coding. Its flagship product, Pixate Engine for iOS, serves as a user interface platform that enables the development of 100% native prototypes for both iOS and Android. In addition to its software solutions, Pixate offers consulting services to assist clients in refining their designs and enhancing user experiences. The company has been a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. since July 2015.
Agawi is a pioneering cloud-based app streaming platform established in 2010 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California. The company specializes in scalable cloud-gaming software through its innovative Agawi CloudPlay platform, which allows games to be streamed onto a variety of devices, including tablets, Smart TVs, and set-top boxes. Partnering with industry leaders such as Microsoft, Marvell, and Nvidia, Agawi delivers a high-performance, cost-effective solution for gaming publishers and developers. The company has achieved significant recognition, including a Best in Biz award for being the fastest-growing small company, and boasts a user base of 8 million across 150 countries. Agawi also created AppGlimpse, the first interactive advertisement for apps, where the application itself serves as the ad. In 2014, the company was acquired by Google, where it plays a crucial role in powering Android Instant Apps.
Lumedyne Technologies
Acquisition in 2015
Lumedyne Technologies Incorporated specializes in the design and development of custom sensing solutions. Founded in 2006 and based in San Diego, California, the company provides a diverse range of sensors, including accelerometers, gyroscopes, pressure sensors, temperature sensors, and magnetometers. Its products cater to various applications, such as seismic imaging, industrial and structural monitoring, navigation, building technologies, consumer electronics, medical implants, and unattended sensor networking. Lumedyne Technologies was previously known as Omega Sensors, Inc. before rebranding in August 2007.
Pulse.io
Acquisition in 2015
Pulse.io, Inc. is a company that specializes in mobile application performance monitoring, assisting developers in identifying and resolving issues that may hinder the efficiency of their applications. The company provides a monitoring solution featuring a drop-in SDK that automatically instruments critical components of an application to evaluate excessive wait times and network access. Its platform enables developers to track response times, network errors, and key performance metrics, including download time and latency, across various domains and endpoints. Users benefit from detailed code-level diagnostics, which can be filtered by application version, device type, operating system, carrier, and location. Additionally, Pulse.io's solution allows for the analysis of spinner times, framerates, and memory terminations, helping to identify and eliminate network bottlenecks. Founded in 2011 and based in San Mateo, California, Pulse.io was acquired by Alphabet Inc. in May 2015.
Timeful
Acquisition in 2015
Timeful Inc., founded in 2012 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, is a technology company focused on revolutionizing time management. The company's intelligent time-management platform helps users manage their schedules by tracking commitments, categorizing tasks, and promoting healthy habits. Timeful leverages machine learning to offer personalized scheduling recommendations based on user behavior, availability, and preferences. The application is designed to assist individuals in maximizing their time for meaningful activities. As of May 4, 2015, Timeful operates as a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.
Skillman & Hackett
Acquisition in 2015
Skillman & Hackett is a design studio based in San Francisco that specializes in rapid prototyping, virtual reality, and future-facing technology. With a team that boasts over 20 years of development experience across various hardware platforms, including Oculus, Kinect, and mobile devices, the company focuses on creating innovative solutions in the realm of virtual reality. One of its notable offerings is a virtual reality painting studio that allows users to create art in a three-dimensional space using a VR headset. In addition to this, Skillman & Hackett provides a range of art applications, further solidifying its commitment to advancing creative technology.
Thrive Audio
Acquisition in 2015
Thrive Audio is a young tech startup company made up of a group of Research Engineers from Trinity College Dublin who live and breathe 3D virtual audio environments. Their technology, on which two patent applications were recently filed, stems from almost a decade of internationally acknowledged research into spatial audio. This research has been reported in over 20 peer reviewed publications by the group over the past three years alone. Thrive can now deliver highly realistic, dynamic and very efficient soundfields which react in real-time to listener’s movements providing the most realistic VR experience. Before the advent of the Oculus Rift Their team has experimented with virtual surround audio over headphones using the Microsoft Kinect and other head tracking technologies. From this experience, They have worked with multiple developers on the Vibrant Indie Games scene in Dublin, Ireland. However, now, the fusion of VR headset technology with Their own has finally made it possible to deliver a truly immersive experience.
Softcard
Acquisition in 2015
Softcard is a mobile payments platform that facilitates transactions for users at various retail locations, allowing them to redeem money-saving offers and manage loyalty, membership, and reward cards. Users can create a prepaid account, funding it through debit cards, credit cards, and U.S. bank accounts to use as payment credentials. The platform emphasizes user security by incorporating multiple protective features, including PIN protection, encryption, and the ability to remotely disable the app if a smartphone is lost. Originally launched by AT&T Mobility, T-Mobile USA, and Verizon Wireless, Softcard was later acquired by Google and operates out of New York, United States.
Apportable
Acquisition in 2015
Apportable Inc. is a software development company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2010. The company specializes in technology that enables iOS developers to automatically port their games to Android without the need for extensive modifications to the original Objective-C or C++ code. Apportable's platform allows for seamless conversion, which has successfully helped numerous apps reach the top of various app charts, delighting millions of users across multiple distribution channels, including the Google Play Store and Amazon Appstore. Additionally, Apportable offers SpriteBuilder, an environment designed for creating native cross-platform 2D games using Objective-C or Swift, further enhancing its commitment to simplifying the app development process for cross-platform compatibility.
Toro, founded in March 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, is a company that specializes in providing marketing services for app developers. Established by former developers and product managers from popular social games, Toro focuses on equipping app companies with essential tools for mobile marketing. The company's mission is to democratize access to effective marketing strategies, thereby enabling developers to optimize their campaign setups. Toro's marketing plans are primarily executed through the Facebook advertising platform, ensuring that clients can leverage one of the largest social media networks to reach their target audience effectively.
Odysee
Acquisition in 2015
Odysee is a video sharing platform that enables users to archive and share their videos and photos in a user-friendly environment. Catering to creators and general users alike, Odysee allows individuals to sync their existing video libraries effortlessly, ensuring that memories are preserved without consuming valuable storage space on devices. The platform aims to be the preferred destination for capturing, storing, and sharing content from mobile devices and first-person cameras. By utilizing innovative technology, Odysee effectively manages data storage across various devices while circumventing costs associated with traditional cloud storage solutions. As a part of LBRY, Inc., Odysee is designed to be a safe and engaging space for video content creators and consumers.
Launchpad Toys
Acquisition in 2015
Launchpad Toys is a computer software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2010. The company specializes in developing application-based digital toys and tools designed to empower children to create, learn, and share their ideas through play. Its flagship applications, including Toontastic, ToonTube, Toontastic Jr. Pirates, and Toontastic Jr. Shrek, utilize augmented reality to facilitate creative storytelling. These applications allow children to design their own cartoons by selecting scenery, manipulating characters, and recording their voices to narrate stories, thereby enhancing their imaginative and artistic skills.
Granata Decision Systems
Acquisition in 2015
Granata Decision Systems specializes in developing decision support software aimed at enhancing organizational and individual decision-making processes. Its platform offers real-time optimization and scenario analysis capabilities tailored for large-scale, data-driven marketing challenges. By utilizing patent-pending algorithms, Granata's technology enhances the efficacy of machine learning and analytics, enabling users to distill insights from multiple analyses. This focus allows organizations to concentrate on the factors that align with their overarching objectives, facilitating complex, data-driven group decisions. Through its innovative solutions, Granata empowers clients to gather preferences and evaluate decisions, ultimately maximizing value for relevant stakeholders.
RelativeWave
Acquisition in 2014
RelativeWave is a research and development company based in San Francisco that specializes in app development and design tools. The company is known for its innovative product, Form, which offers a novel approach to interaction design and prototyping. Form enables users to create custom prototypes directly on their devices, providing a native experience that utilizes the device's camera and sensors. This capability allows software developers to visualize and interact with their app designs in a way that closely mimics the final product, making prototypes as functional as fully coded applications.
Vision Factory
Acquisition in 2014
Vision Factory is a company that specializes in visual recognition systems and deep learning technologies. By leveraging artificial intelligence techniques, it enhances the accuracy and speed of object recognition and other vision-based computer systems. In addition to its core focus on object and text recognition, Vision Factory also offers mobile technology services, positioning itself as a versatile provider in the field of advanced visual recognition solutions.
Dark Blue Labs
Acquisition in 2014
Dark Blue Labs, headquartered in Hyde, UK, specializes in advanced machine learning techniques, focusing primarily on natural language processing tasks such as translation, summarization, sentiment analysis, and question answering. Their team comprises experts in deep learning for various modalities like images, video, speech, and reinforcement learning. The company aims to develop innovative algorithms to create intelligent AI products, particularly in the realm of natural language understanding.
Firebase
Acquisition in 2014
Firebase is a mobile platform developed by Google that empowers developers to create applications for iOS, Android, and the web, facilitating user growth and engagement. Serving over one million developers, Firebase provides a comprehensive app development framework that includes features such as analytics, a real-time database, user authentication, crash reporting, and push notifications. This versatile platform allows developers to mix and match tools to suit their specific needs, while also enabling the creation of real-time, collaborative applications. Firebase is designed to be scalable, secure, and can be implemented using client-side code, making it a valuable resource for developers aiming to build effective applications and expand their businesses.
Lift Labs
Acquisition in 2014
Lift Labs is a company dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and independence for individuals affected by Parkinson's Disease and Essential Tremor. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, California, Lift Labs specializes in developing innovative home health hardware designed to assist those with tremors. The company's research and development efforts concentrate on healthcare solutions, sustainability, safety, and educational tools. In 2014, Lift Labs became part of Google Life Sciences, which later evolved into Verily in 2015, furthering its commitment to improving healthcare outcomes.
Polar is a mobile application developed by Input Factory that allows users to easily create and participate in visually appealing photo polls. Available for free on iPhone, the app streamlines the process of gathering opinions and feedback through engaging multimedia content. By focusing on user-friendly design and functionality, Polar aims to enhance social interaction and decision-making through dynamic polling experiences.
TaggPic (Acquired by Google)
Acquisition in 2014
TaggPic geo-recognition technology analyzes photos based solely on visual features to recognize landmarks in digital photos, and the precise locations where the photos were captured. The Problem: Hundreds of millions of digital photos from around the world are uploaded to the Web every day. This explosion of pixel data is creating the need for fast, hyper-accurate, and automatic tagging of massive collections of images. The Solution: TaggPic technology is based solely on visual features, and does not require any metadata, such as GPS tags, manual tagging, or other location sensors, although it is capable of working with inputs from all three. The underlying algorithms can determine the precise position of the camera viewpoint in a geo-referenced coordinate system, even if no prior data about the photo’s location is known. TaggPic transforms static 2D photos into auto-tagged, geo-positioned, and intelligently connected platforms. TaggPic’s crowd-fueled computer vision technology instantly recognizes landmarks, buildings, and other objects in images without the need for GPS data or manual tagging.
Zync Render
Acquisition in 2014
Zync Render is a pioneering company in the visual effects industry, offering an integrated cloud-based solution for both storage and rendering. Their service allows users to access high-volume computing resources instantly, affordably, and securely through encryption. Zync Render supports various platforms including Maya, VRay, Mental Ray, Arnold, and Nuke, catering to a wide range of visual effects needs. The company operates on a pay-as-you-go model, making advanced rendering capabilities accessible without significant upfront investments.
Gecko Design
Acquisition in 2014
Gecko Design Inc. is a product design firm established in 1996 by Jacques Gagne, specializing in engineering innovation, product quality, and aesthetic appeal. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including mechanical design, product development, design analysis, and functional modeling, tailored to meet the specific needs of industrial clients. Gecko Design emphasizes a personalized approach for each project, regardless of its scale or location. The firm collaborates closely with leading industrial design firms, ensuring that creativity is balanced with practical manufacturing considerations. This commitment to understanding the limitations of production processes allows Gecko to preemptively address potential design issues, resulting in high-quality products that honor the original vision of the design. Notable clients include major corporations, reflecting Gecko's reputation for excellence in the field of product design.
Jetpac
Acquisition in 2014
Jetpac, based in Daly City, California, specializes in two distinct areas. Firstly, it offers a mobile travel recommendation service, Jetpac City Guides, which uses image processing of global Instagram photos to provide city guides for over 6000 cities worldwide. Secondly, Jetpac focuses on political organizing, aiming to strengthen the American Muslim political infrastructure and increase their community's influence. It achieves this by offering training, market analysis reports, and automation tools to fellows, along with proprietary technology to support underserved minorities.
Emu Messenger
Acquisition in 2014
Emu is texting with a built-in assistant. Schedule lunches, share your location, and set reminders — as easily as sending a photo. It’s texting, for grown-ups. Created by veterans of Siri, Apple, Google, TechCrunch, and Yahoo! Messenger, Emu is a messaging product for iPhone that uses artificial intelligence — machine learning and natural language processing — to understand messages, then magically adds relevant information to help you schedule a lunch, reserve a table, buy movie tickets, or share your location in real time. Emu (http://emu.is) was founded in 2012 by Gummi Hafsteinsson (formerly VP Product Siri, previously at Apple and Google), Dave Feldman (previously with AOL/TechCrunch and Yahoo!), and an experienced team of mobile and machine-learning engineers. The company has received seed funding of $1.5M to date from Kleiner Perkins, TriplePoint Capital, Menlo Ventures, DFJ, and additional angel investors. See our Founder Bios for more information on the founding team.
Directr
Acquisition in 2014
Directr is a mobile application company that specializes in enabling users to create visually appealing movies directly on their smartphones. The app provides professional guidance on filmmaking, offering users step-by-step instructions on what to shoot and how to capture it effectively. Additionally, Directr allows users to personalize their creations by adding titles and music, facilitating a seamless editing process that synchronizes video clips automatically. This user-friendly approach makes it easy for individuals to produce shareable movies within minutes, enhancing the overall experience of mobile filmmaking.
drawElements
Acquisition in 2014
drawElements is a company specializing in computer graphics software and technologies, focusing on the embedded space. It offers products and services designed to assist businesses in testing and enhancing the quality of computer graphics in their products. By providing detailed quality comparisons between various vendors and graphics processing unit architectures, drawElements enables its clients to make informed decisions about their graphic solutions. The company's expertise in computer graphics positions it as a valuable resource for businesses seeking to optimize their visual performance and quality.
CiiNOW
Acquisition in 2014
CiiNOW, Inc. is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, founded in August 2010. It specializes in cloud gaming solutions, offering a hybrid-streaming platform designed to enhance the gaming experience across various devices, including PCs, Macs, tablets, and smart TVs. By focusing on scalable and flexible technology, CiiNOW aims to provide retailers, publishers, and service providers with efficient tools to deliver immersive gaming experiences. The company has garnered attention from notable investors and has been actively building partnerships within the gaming industry since its inception.
Songza Media
Acquisition in 2014
Songza Media is a music streaming service that predicts users' activities or moods and provides expertly curated playlists to enhance those experiences. Its offerings include playlists for waking up, working out, commuting, concentrating, unwinding, entertaining, and sleeping. The company's team comprises music experts such as journalists, critics, DJs, ethnomusicologists, and musicians. Songza has been recognized by Apple, Time, and Fast Company for its innovative approach to music streaming.