Augmedix, Inc. is a technology-driven company that specializes in remote medical documentation and real-time clinical support. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Augmedix offers an application that transforms clinician-patient conversations into medical documentation, allowing healthcare providers to concentrate on patient care rather than electronic health record (EHR) data entry. The service utilizes wearable technology, including Google Glass and smartphones, to facilitate this process, enabling clinicians to review and finalize documentation seamlessly. Augmedix caters to both large healthcare organizations and individual practitioners, charging service fees for subscription to its documentation and support offerings. The company also has additional offices in Menlo Park, California, and Dhaka, Bangladesh.
EasyPost is a technology company that specializes in developing a shipping API, which enables users to purchase postage labels, check shipping rates, verify addresses, and track shipments across various carriers, including USPS, UPS, and FedEx. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, EasyPost caters to a diverse clientele, ranging from large public companies to small and medium-sized businesses. The company provides a streamlined solution that simplifies the shipping process for its users, allowing for efficient management of logistics and enhancing overall shipping operations both domestically and internationally.
Triad Semiconductor, Inc., a privately held fabless semiconductor company with headquarters in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, develops, prototypes and produces mixed-signal ASICs. The company's groundbreaking via-configurable array (VCA) technology delivers ASICs with silicon-proven analog and digital functions more quickly and at lower cost than traditional full-custom approaches. Triad's single-mask, via-only routing cuts engineering effort and fabrication time, resulting in fast-turn prototypes and allowing design changes to be made at minimal cost.
Vroom, Inc. is an e-commerce platform focused on the buying, selling, and trading of new and used vehicles in the United States, utilizing a data-driven technology to streamline the entire process. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, the company provides a wide selection of vehicles along with transparent pricing and competitive financing solutions. Vroom's services include at-home pick-up and delivery, enhancing convenience for customers. The company operates through three main segments: retail sales of used vehicles via its platform, wholesale sales through various channels, and retail financing operations. This comprehensive approach aims to improve the overall experience of vehicle transactions for consumers.
Smalls is a direct-to-consumer pet food company that produces human-grade and fresh food for cats. The company's cat food is prepared with human-grade ingredients and offers customized kits as per the cat's nutrition needs, enabling pet owners to get healthy and fresh food directly at their doorstep. It offers variants such as chicken and beef; freeze-dried chicken, and turkey and duck. In 2017, co-founders and best friends Matt Michaelson and Calvin headquartered the company in New York, New York.
Perch is a technology-driven commerce company that specializes in acquiring and operating successful Amazon FBA (fulfillment by Amazon) businesses. The firm focuses on products that have a strong track record of positive customer reviews and consistently rank among the top three in their respective categories on Amazon. Its portfolio includes a diverse range of brands, such as those producing exfoliating brushes, slime-making kits, leggings, and reusable straws. Perch employs its platform for sales analytics, pricing, advertising and marketing strategies, and inventory management. Founded in 2019 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Perch aims to leverage technology to enhance the performance and growth of its acquired brands.
The Guild is a hospitality company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in transforming upscale apartments into tech-enabled hotel suites. Founded in 2016, it operates a collection of boutique hotels situated in upscale residential buildings across cities such as Austin, Dallas, Miami, Cincinnati, and Denver. The Guild offers a unique experience by providing virtual check-in processes and 24-hour text-based concierge services, allowing guests to bypass traditional front desk interactions. The accommodations feature livable spaces with fully equipped kitchens and local insights, combining the comforts of home with the amenities of a boutique hotel. The company is expanding its presence and is exploring opportunities in cities including Boston, Nashville, New Orleans, Seattle, and Chicago.
Velano Vascular, Inc. is a medical device company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in manufacturing needle-free vascular access devices designed for blood collection. Its flagship product, PIVO, is a sterile, single-use device that allows healthcare providers to draw blood from indwelling peripheral IV lines, thereby minimizing the need for needle sticks and central line access. This innovation aims to reduce the stress and anxiety often associated with blood draws for hospitalized patients while enhancing safety and efficiency for healthcare providers. Founded by a patient and a physician in 2011, Velano Vascular is supported by investors such as First Round Capital, Kapor Capital, and White Owl Capital, and collaborates with prominent U.S. hospital systems focused on patient-centered care.
PrecisionHawk Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing drones, sensors, and software solutions for various industries, including agriculture, construction, energy, insurance, and government. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company operates additional locations in College Station, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Toronto, Canada; Virginia Beach, Virginia; and Denver, Colorado. PrecisionHawk integrates unmanned aerial systems with remote sensing technologies and advanced data analytics to enhance business operations and decision-making processes. The company offers an end-to-end solution for aerial data collection, processing, and analysis, delivering actionable insights to its clients. Its product offerings include the aerial data software DataMapper, satellite imagery from Terraserver, and the Low Altitude Traffic and Airspace Safety platform, LATAS. Additionally, PrecisionHawk provides services in pilot networking, consulting, and training.
Aerospike, Inc. is an information technology company that specializes in real-time NoSQL database solutions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Aerospike provides both enterprise and open-source versions of its database, which include features such as key-value storage, flexible data models, user-defined functions, geospatial capabilities, and geographic replication. The company aims to help businesses overcome data bottlenecks, offering a more efficient alternative to traditional NoSQL databases with lower infrastructure complexity and cost. Aerospike serves a diverse clientele, including developers creating applications in various programming languages such as Java, Node.js, C#, C, PHP, Python, Ruby, and Go, catering to both startups and Fortune 100 companies. Additionally, Aerospike offers community and enterprise support, as well as education and consulting services. The company has offices in Bengaluru, India; London, United Kingdom; and Or Yehuda, Israel.
Mightier is a gaming platform and family program scientifically-proven to help kids regulate their emotions. It is a bioresponsive program that harnesses the mind-body connection to build emotional regulation in its players. Its program of bioresponsive video games, developed at Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, aims to help children with behavioral and emotional challenges learn how to harness emotions in daily life. Mightier was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
Sestra’s TapWise brings IoT to the beverage industry, building more profitable and eco-friendly programs. Their device equips any keg systems with state-of-the-art features - pour with the push of a button and and enjoy a consistent glass, every time. They have a commitment to their clients, their guests, and the planet. Their solutions dispense consistent, fresh servings from virtually waste-free kegs, making it easier than ever to run an eco-friendly beverage program that’s also easier on your bottom line. That’s a win-win-win. Their namesake, the Sestra, is a cold, powerful river in Russia. Just as it flows relentlessly forward, so too does their smart dispensing technology.
SoundHouse focuses on working with artists and labels to acquire their music streaming royalty income. Labels and artists will retain their publishing rights while SoundHouse will consider purchasing master rights.
Affirmed Networks, Inc. specializes in providing mobile content cloud solutions globally, focusing on virtualization and network functions. Founded in 2010 and based in Acton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of services including the Affirmed Service Automation Platform, which helps mobile operators streamline service introduction and reduce operational costs. Their solutions encompass a cloud-based virtual network for Internet of Things services, critical data communications for telecommunications, and virtualized Evolved Packet Core solutions for live traffic management. Additionally, Affirmed Networks has developed UnityCloud 5G core, a cloud-native platform designed to facilitate the deployment of 5G networks for mobile operators. The company's innovative approach aims to enhance intelligence and efficiency in mobile data networks.
Clutter Inc. is a full-service storage company based in Culver City, California, that specializes in the pick-up, storage, and retrieval of customers' belongings. Founded in 2013, Clutter offers on-demand storage solutions for a variety of items, including boxes, furniture, bicycles, and seasonal decorations, while excluding liquids, illegal substances, perishables, and hazardous materials. The company prioritizes customer satisfaction by utilizing technology to streamline its operations and by providing insurance against theft, loss, natural disasters, and water damage. Through its focus on efficient service and innovative solutions, Clutter aims to offer hassle-free and affordable options for individuals needing extra space for their possessions.
Cloud Equity Group LLC is a private equity firm specializing in lower middle market, mature and mezzanine debt investments. The firm does not invest in startups. It seeks to invest in web hosting and cloud based infrastructure sectors. It seeks to invest in companies with average annual revenue in excess of $1 million. Could Equity Group is based in New York, New York.
Savi is the leader in applying big data analytics, data science, and machine learning to in-transit visibility. We develop innovative Internet of Things (IoT) and in-transit visibility solutions for the largest and most complex supply chains in the world. More than 1,000 companies and government organizations depend on Savi applications to reduce supply chain disruptions, improve delivery performance, and decrease logistics costs. For more information about Savi visit www.savi.com.
IntelyCare, Inc. provides on-demand staffing services tailored for healthcare organizations, focusing primarily on post-acute care facilities. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts, the company offers a digital workforce augmentation platform that combines a gig-model application with advanced data science. This platform allows healthcare facilities to optimize staffing levels by efficiently matching nursing professionals with available shifts, thereby addressing the growing gap between workforce supply and demand. Nurses and nursing assistants benefit from the platform by having the flexibility to create their own schedules and select shifts that suit them, promoting a more engaged and productive workforce. IntelyCare serves a variety of clients, including home care agencies, assisted living facilities, long-term care facilities, and rehabilitation hospitals. As a subsidiary of Leerink Revelation Healthcare Fund II GP, LLC, IntelyCare is positioned to revolutionize the healthcare staffing market by filling nursing shifts at a rate three times higher than the industry average.
Lovevery, Inc. is a company based in Boise, Idaho, that specializes in manufacturing educational play products for infants. Founded in 2015, Lovevery offers a range of items designed to support early childhood development, including the Play Gym, which features various toys and tools that engage babies' senses and promote learning at different developmental stages. The company's products are informed by child development experts and aim to provide parents with stage-based information to enhance their children's growth. Lovevery sells its offerings primarily online and has received recognition for its innovative designs from several notable organizations, including TIME Magazine and Parents' Choice. The company is backed by prominent investors such as Maveron and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
Crayon, Inc. is a market intelligence company that provides businesses with tools to track, analyze, and respond to external market activities. Its platform allows users to capture and assess information from over 7 million sources, utilizing artificial intelligence to prioritize insights. Crayon's offerings include an intelligence and analysis platform, a marketing intelligence tool, and a website inspiration platform, all designed to support informed decision-making. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company was originally established as M80 Labs, Inc. and rebranded to Crayon, Inc. in June 2017.
Resident is a house of direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands in the home furnishings industry. The company owns and operates multiple brands catering to different consumer furnishing needs including Nectar by Resident, DreamCloud by Resident, Awara by Resident, Wovenly by Resident, Bundle by Resident, and Level by Resident.
VideoAmp is a technology company that offers a comprehensive platform for data-driven advertising, enabling advertisers to optimize their investments across linear TV, OTT, and digital video. The platform provides essential tools for measuring ad performance against relevant business outcomes, utilizing large, high-quality commingled TV datasets and advanced data science methodologies. VideoAmp aims to deliver a privacy-compliant suite of solutions for advertisers, agencies, and publishers to analyze and enhance the full path to conversion. The company measures and optimizes billions in advertising spend annually and has garnered support from several prominent venture capital groups, including The Raine Group and RTL Group.
Lookingglass Cyber Solutions is a cybersecurity software company delivering deep visibility into the Internet threat landscape. Lookingglass helps organizations accurately and precisely anticipate and protect against targeted attacks by gathering, correlating, and analyzing threat information from within their own networks, supply chains, and the rest of the Internet. The company’s core product, ScoutVision, leverages an open architecture, which provides source and sensor agnostic Internet threat visibility - to help users rapidly respond to enterprise network threats – often before they can impact operations. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Reston, Virginia.
Saphena Medical is a medical device company that specializes in cardiovascular space. It offers Venapax, an all-in-one system that provides dissection and simultaneous branch ligation. It delivers a minimal-touch experience with a focus on specimen quality.
Organogenesis is a regenerative medicine company that specializes in the development, manufacture, and commercialization of advanced wound care and surgical products primarily in the United States. Its advanced wound care offerings include Apligraf, Dermagraft, and PuraPly AM, designed to treat conditions such as venous leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers. In the surgical and sports medicine sectors, the company provides solutions like ReNu for joint applications and NuCel for bony fusions. Organogenesis also has a robust pipeline that features products such as TransCyte for burn treatment and Gintuit for mucogingival conditions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including hospitals, wound care centers, and physician offices, distributing its products through direct sales and independent agencies. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts, Organogenesis has established itself as a pioneer in regenerative medicine, notably with Apligraf being the first FDA-approved living, allogeneic cell-based product.
Medical Sales College specializes in training and education services for individuals pursuing careers in medical device sales. The college offers comprehensive programs that include clinical knowledge, hands-on experience, and consultative sales training. Its curriculum is designed to equip students with the skills necessary to succeed in the medical device industry, particularly in areas like orthopaedic reconstruction. By focusing on career development, Medical Sales College aims to help graduates secure positions in this competitive field, ensuring they are well-prepared for the demands of medical sales roles.
Rocksbox is transforming the way women discover and buy jewelry. We are a fast-growing, venture-backed jewelry eCommerce business building the destination retail brand for jewelry and accessories.
We’re passionate about delivering products our customers love, leveraging technology and data to do so.Our team is cross-functional, collaborative, and positive. People come first, and we love working with smart, passionate, creative people every day.
Nasuni Corporation develops enterprise cloud file storage solutions for organizations worldwide. It offers Nasuni UniFS, a global file system built for the cloud to store, organize, protect, and share unstructured file data. The company’s Nasuni UniFS hybrid cloud platform integrates disparate, siloed point tools into a single as-a-service solution. It serves architecture, engineering and construction, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, media and advertising, oil and gas, and public sector industries. Nasuni Corporation was founded in 2009 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts with additional offices in Reading, United Kingdom; Marlborough, Massachusetts; and Cary, North Carolina.
Phononic is a growth stage, semiconductor hardware company commercializing solid-state heat pumps and fully integrated systems that displace compressors, heat sinks, and fans for electronics cooling; residential and commercial refrigeration; and climate control. The company’s disruptive approach combines high-performance solid-state heat pumps integrated into a manufacturing-friendly systems architecture that realizes products that are smart, sustainable, and solid state-driven.
Ande Corporation specializes in rapid DNA analysis solutions, offering advanced microfluidic and molecular biology technologies for various applications, including criminal forensics, military human identification, biothreat detection, and clinical diagnostics. The company develops products for sample preparation, DNA purification, and focused DNA sequencing, along with providing instrument and biochip design, development, and manufacturing services. Its innovative solutions enable non-technical users to operate DNA analysis kits outside conventional laboratory settings, significantly enhancing the speed and efficiency of crime-solving efforts. Targeting military, forensic, homeland security, and intelligence communities, Ande aims to improve societal safety and health by facilitating the rapid identification of individuals, thereby aiding in crime reduction and the exoneration of the innocent. Established in 2000 and headquartered in Longmont, Colorado, Ande was previously known as NetBio, Inc.
Phononic is a growth stage, semiconductor hardware company commercializing solid-state heat pumps and fully integrated systems that displace compressors, heat sinks, and fans for electronics cooling; residential and commercial refrigeration; and climate control. The company’s disruptive approach combines high-performance solid-state heat pumps integrated into a manufacturing-friendly systems architecture that realizes products that are smart, sustainable, and solid state-driven.
Rebag, a destination for buying and selling the most coveted designer handbags, watches, jewelry and accessories, is an e-commerce company reimagining the role of luxury in the secondary market. Rebag has opened a world of endless access to luxury, with a unique business model that puts the seller first, offers upfront payment, and makes the resale experience smooth and clutter-free. Since its inception, Rebag has catered to a rapidly growing segment of consumers who are exploring ownership of luxury goods in a sustainable and affordable way. The company operates online and in stores, with locations in Los Angeles, New York, and Miami. Founded in 2014 by a team out of Harvard Business School, Rebag is backed by prestigious venture capital investors including General Catalyst, Novator, Crosslink, and FJLabs, and has raised $68m in funding to date. In 2020, Rebag was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. Rebag has been featured in the New York Times, Business of Fashion, VOGUE, TechCrunch, and more.
Rocksbox is transforming the way women discover and buy jewelry. We are a fast-growing, venture-backed jewelry eCommerce business building the destination retail brand for jewelry and accessories.
We’re passionate about delivering products our customers love, leveraging technology and data to do so.Our team is cross-functional, collaborative, and positive. People come first, and we love working with smart, passionate, creative people every day.
MakeSpace, LLC operates as a storage services provider based in New York, New York, since its incorporation in 2019. The company offers a convenient and consumer-friendly storage experience by providing services that include pickup, storage, and delivery of belongings. Customers can schedule these services through a mobile application or website, allowing for a tech-enabled interaction with their storage needs. MakeSpace employs a digital photo inventory system, enabling customers to pay only for the space they require. The company has expanded its reach and is currently available in 31 markets across North America.
SciAps, Inc. is a manufacturer of portable material analysis instruments, catering to both domestic and international markets. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, the company specializes in field-hardened devices designed to measure various compounds, minerals, and elements. Its product lineup includes the ReporteR Raman spectrometer for in-field applications, the ObserveR handheld stand-off Raman system for chemical and explosive identification, and PharmaID, a portable system for pharmaceutical validation. Additionally, SciAps offers bench-top spectrometers for academic and industrial use and provides rental options for its instruments. The company serves diverse sectors, including food safety, pharmaceuticals, chemical processing, and law enforcement, through a network of sales representatives and distributors. With a facility in Laramie, Wyoming, SciAps emphasizes the importance of operational efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance in its offerings.
7Park Data transforms data to revolutionize business decisions. Leveraging advanced machine intelligence, its platform transforms one petabyte of unstructured information into performance indicators for over 10,000 companies globally. Its clients are the most sophisticated investment firms and Fortune 500 corporations who depend on 7Park Data for more accurate benchmarking, forecasting, and strategic decision making. 7Park Data offers Avenue Suite, a collection of dashboards enabling business users to access, download, and visualize data. Avenue I/O, our developer site, provides open-source tools to quickly and easily build analytical products powered by our APIs. 7Park Data was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in New York City.
Superpedestrian, Inc. is a transportation robotics company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in the development of lightweight electric vehicles, particularly electric scooters and bikes. Founded as a spin-off from MIT, the company has invested over five years in creating its proprietary Vehicle Intelligence system, which enhances the safety, reliability, and performance of its products. The flagship product, the Copenhagen Wheel, serves as a platform for developers to create various applications, while the LINK scooter, designed for shared fleets, employs this advanced technology to autonomously monitor and address potential malfunctions. This system allows the scooters to detect issues like battery fires and brake failures in real-time, significantly reducing the likelihood of accidents and operational downtime. By automatically disabling scooters that cannot self-protect and generating detailed service tickets, Superpedestrian improves rider safety and reduces maintenance costs for fleet operators. The company sells its products through retailers and online, operating in multiple markets across the U.S. and Europe.
Dropoff, Inc. provides courier services to businesses across various industries in the United States. It offers same-day last mile delivery services for various packages ranging from cupcakes to prescription medications; and fleet replacement services. The company offers delivery services in Austin, Dallas, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, Orange County, Orlando, Phoenix, San Diego, San Jose, and Tampa. It serves businesses in retail, healthcare, food and grocery, business services, and commercial and industrial sectors. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Austin, Texas.
New Signature is a cloud-first, full-service Microsoft technology partner that assists businesses of all sizes in addressing their challenges through Microsoft solutions. The company employs a process-driven approach to deliver successful outcomes for complex projects that require creativity, strategic vision, and technical expertise. By conducting rigorous economic analyses, New Signature helps clients make informed investment decisions regarding Microsoft services. The firm provides comprehensive IT support, including planning, design, deployment, customization, and management of Microsoft solutions. Additionally, New Signature focuses on maximizing return on investment by offering tailored user adoption and learning solutions for both business users and IT professionals, thereby promoting trust and credibility through ethical practices.
PayRange Inc. specializes in mobile payment solutions for vending machines and other automated services such as laundry, amusement, and parking. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with an additional location in San Jose, California, the company offers a device known as BluKey. This dongle-like device can be easily installed in vending machines, enabling them to accept payments through a mobile application via Bluetooth. The installation process is quick and does not require tools, allowing operators to retrofit their machines efficiently. PayRange's system comprises low-cost hardware, a user-friendly mobile app, and a robust back-end service, ensuring secure credit card processing through a PCI compliant provider. The company's mission is to provide a straightforward and accessible payment solution for both operators and consumers.
Persado Inc. specializes in artificial intelligence-generated marketing language solutions designed to enhance brand engagement and marketing effectiveness. The company offers a range of products, including Pro Email, which optimizes email subject lines through emotional language, and Pro Social, which creates compelling paid social ads. Its flagship product, Persado Enterprise, generates personalized emotional language tailored to individual consumers, facilitating both immediate sales and long-term relationships. Additionally, Persado One provides a cloud-based solution for multi-channel consumer engagement. The company's Marketing Language Cloud analyzes a vast database of words and phrases to identify language that resonates with audiences, ultimately driving improved engagement and business outcomes. Persado serves various industries, including retail, financial services, travel, and telecommunications, and maintains strategic partnerships with organizations such as Emarsys and Listrak. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, the company has additional locations in San Francisco, Chicago, Milan, Rome, Neo Irakleio, and London.
Phononic is a growth stage, semiconductor hardware company commercializing solid-state heat pumps and fully integrated systems that displace compressors, heat sinks, and fans for electronics cooling; residential and commercial refrigeration; and climate control. The company’s disruptive approach combines high-performance solid-state heat pumps integrated into a manufacturing-friendly systems architecture that realizes products that are smart, sustainable, and solid state-driven.
ClassPass Inc. provides an online fitness class booking service. It offers an online subscription service that provides access to a network of boutique fitness studios and gyms, including cycling, Pilates, yoga, strength training, dance, martial arts, and more. ClassPass Inc. was formerly known as Classtivity Inc. and changed its name to ClassPass Inc. in March 2014. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in New York, New York. It has locations in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Oceania.
FloSports is a media and events company that specializes in live streaming of premier sports events, original video programming, and weekly studio shows. Founded in 2006 in Austin, Texas, by Mark Floreani, Madhu Venkatesan, and Martin Floreani, the company aims to serve passionate sports fans by providing a platform that connects them with the sports they love. FloSports offers a direct-to-consumer video streaming service that includes both live and on-demand access to a variety of competitions across multiple sports, both in the United States and internationally. The company holds exclusive broadcast rights to numerous events, allowing subscribers to engage with a wide range of sports content. Through its focus on live competition, original content, and owned events, FloSports seeks to unite fragmented communities of sports enthusiasts.
Infrascale Inc. is a cloud software company that specializes in data protection and management through its robust platform designed for high-volume cloud storage. The company offers a range of products, including SOS Business, a cloud backup and archiving solution for mission-critical data, and EndGuard, which provides centralized cloud-based backup for large enterprises. Additionally, Infrascale offers Infrascale FileLocker for enterprise file sharing and collaboration, and SOS Online Backup for individuals and small businesses. The company's solutions encompass Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service, ransomware mitigation, and data security across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments. Infrascale serves various sectors, including finance, healthcare, education, and government, and is headquartered in El Segundo, California, with additional offices in multiple locations worldwide. Founded in 2001, Infrascale is dedicated to enhancing data availability and security, thereby minimizing downtime for its clients.
Profitero Ltd. provides cloud based real-time eCommerce intelligence to retailers and brands, helping them to take advantage of retail channel in order to increase sales globally. It serves brick-and-mortar, FMCG, health and beauty, electronics, online, and other retailers. Profitero Ltd. has a strategic partnership with Kenshoo, Ltd. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.
meQuilibrium offers individuals and employees with online stress management solutions and measurements. It is the only clinically validated resilience platform leveraging behavioral psychology, neuroscience, and analytics to deliver transformative insights that change lives and businesses. meQuilibrium was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
DigitalOcean, LLC is a cloud computing platform that specializes in providing cloud infrastructure tailored for software developers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, it offers a suite of products designed to facilitate the deployment, management, and scaling of applications. Key offerings include Droplets, which are Linux-based virtual machines, Kubernetes for efficient application deployment and management, databases, and Spaces, an object storage service that supports large data storage needs. DigitalOcean targets a diverse range of customers, including developers, startups, and small to medium-sized businesses, enabling them to build applications for various purposes, such as web and mobile applications, website hosting, e-commerce, and more. With a commitment to simplicity and customer service, DigitalOcean aims to make software development accessible to individuals and organizations worldwide. The company also maintains a presence in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Bengaluru, India.
4C is building the leading self-service intelligence platform for marketers to drive business outcomes across closed ecosystems. Brands, agencies, and media owners around the world trust Scope by 4C™ to surface insights about their most valuable consumers and creatives, and activate them across channels and devices. With over $2 billion in annualized advertising spend running through Scope, 4C bridges linear television, streaming video, digital commerce, and social media. Founded in 2011 and based in Chicago, 4C has staff in the United States, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Singapore. Visit www.4Cinsights.com for more information.
NextDocs is a software company based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, that specializes in document, quality, and compliance management solutions for the life sciences sector. Founded in 2006, the company offers Microsoft Office SharePoint Server-based products designed to assist pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies in meeting regulatory requirements established by the Food and Drug Administration and other governing bodies. By automating processes and enhancing operational efficiency, NextDocs’ software aims to reduce costs while ensuring that clients maintain compliance with industry standards.
PrecisionHawk Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing drones, sensors, and software solutions for various industries, including agriculture, construction, energy, insurance, and government. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company operates additional locations in College Station, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Toronto, Canada; Virginia Beach, Virginia; and Denver, Colorado. PrecisionHawk integrates unmanned aerial systems with remote sensing technologies and advanced data analytics to enhance business operations and decision-making processes. The company offers an end-to-end solution for aerial data collection, processing, and analysis, delivering actionable insights to its clients. Its product offerings include the aerial data software DataMapper, satellite imagery from Terraserver, and the Low Altitude Traffic and Airspace Safety platform, LATAS. Additionally, PrecisionHawk provides services in pilot networking, consulting, and training.
Zest AI makes the power of machine learning safe to use in credit underwriting. The Zest Model Management System enables lenders to analyze vast amounts of credit data to help increase approval rates and reduce the risk of faulty credit decisions. The platform also provides the ability to explain data modeling results to measure business impact and help comply with regulatory requirements. Lenders using Zest AI software make better decisions and better loans—increasing revenue, reducing risk, and automating compliance. Zest AI was founded in 2009 with the mission of making fair and transparent credit available to everyone. Learn more at http://www.zest.ai.
Brit Media, Inc. operates Brit + Co, an online media and e-commerce platform designed to inspire and educate women and girls in creative pursuits. Founded in 2011 and based in Mill Valley, California, the company connects users with makers, designers, chefs, and inventors, fostering a community centered around creativity. The platform offers a diverse range of content categories, including DIY projects, recipes, and skill-building e-classes. Users can explore ideas, engage in do-it-yourself activities, and shop for creative products through the website and mobile applications. With a significant online presence, Brit + Co reaches over 125 million individuals and produces a substantial volume of content daily, making it one of the largest digital media companies focused on women.
PlaceIQ, Inc. is a technology company that focuses on analyzing location-based data to understand consumer behavior. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York City, it offers a platform that connects physical and digital consumer activities across various locations and times. PlaceIQ's product suite includes solutions such as PIQ Audiences, which targets consumers based on their mobile location history, and PIQ Analytics, which provides insights into demographics and behavioral patterns. Other offerings include PreVisit, which analyzes consumers' location histories before they arrive at a destination, and Place Visit Rate, which measures the effectiveness of advertising campaigns by tracking in-store visits. With additional offices in cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Chicago, PlaceIQ serves a range of industries, including retail, automotive, and entertainment, helping brands engage their target audiences and make informed marketing decisions.
Nasuni Corporation develops enterprise cloud file storage solutions for organizations worldwide. It offers Nasuni UniFS, a global file system built for the cloud to store, organize, protect, and share unstructured file data. The company’s Nasuni UniFS hybrid cloud platform integrates disparate, siloed point tools into a single as-a-service solution. It serves architecture, engineering and construction, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, media and advertising, oil and gas, and public sector industries. Nasuni Corporation was founded in 2009 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts with additional offices in Reading, United Kingdom; Marlborough, Massachusetts; and Cary, North Carolina.
VBrick believes in the power of video to transform the workplace. Its Rev® enterprise video platform removes the technology and pricing restraints that have held business back from tapping video’s clear advantage to persuade, inform and compel people, wherever they are. Visit vbrick.com.
Brickstream specializes in customer behavior measurement technology that captures and analyzes consumer activity in brick-and-mortar retail environments. The company utilizes discrete in-store video and sensor technologies, along with its patented BehaviorIQ™ technology, to deliver valuable insights into customer interactions. This innovative approach provides retailers with detailed information about customer experiences, including entry times, movement patterns, wait durations, and purchase behaviors. By continuously investing in research and development, Brickstream maintains its position as a leader in the market, offering retailers the tools necessary to enhance the customer experience both in-store and across various channels.
JOOR, Inc. operates a global online fashion marketplace that facilitates wholesale buying by connecting brands and retailers through a digital platform. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, JOOR has expanded its presence with offices in major cities such as Los Angeles, London, Milan, Paris, and Sydney. The company serves over 12,500 brands across 53 categories and connects with more than 300,000 retailers in 144 countries, managing a substantial gross merchandise volume of $1.5 billion each month. JOOR's client base includes prominent retailers like Neiman Marcus and Harrods, as well as notable brands such as Tory Burch and Alexander McQueen. Backed by investors including Battery Ventures and Canaan Partners, JOOR is recognized for its innovative approach and diverse workforce, which includes a noteworthy representation of women in leadership and technical roles. The company is committed to transforming wholesale management in the fashion industry.
SendtoNews Video Incorporated operates a leading sports video and advertising platform in North America, founded in 2008 and based in Victoria, Canada. The company has developed a vast publisher network, encompassing over 1,500 sports news properties, including major outlets like USA Today, LA Times, and New York Daily News. SendtoNews generates over 200 million monthly video views through the distribution of exclusive and semi-exclusive content from more than 75 sports leagues, featuring prominent organizations such as the MLB, NBA, NHL, NFL, PGA TOUR, NCAA, and Premier League Soccer. This extensive reach positions SendtoNews as a significant player in the sports media landscape.
Contently is a technology company focused on helping enterprise organizations produce effective content. By offering a combination of advanced technology, a network of vetted creative professionals, and industry expertise, Contently aims to enhance the content creation process. The company seeks to bridge the gap between businesses and consumers through storytelling, while also supporting creatives in their craft. Its overarching mission is to foster a more effective media landscape that benefits both businesses and the audiences they serve.
Linkwell Health Inc. specializes in developing health and wellness engagement programs aimed at motivating consumers to make healthier choices. The company creates customized incentive and guidance programs for health plans, integrating engaging content and savings opportunities into their communication strategies. By collaborating with health plans, brands, and retailers, Linkwell Health encourages members to adopt healthier behaviors through a combination of print and digital content, as well as coupons for healthier products. Their Healthy Living Engine serves as a tool for health plans to connect with members and achieve business objectives. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, Linkwell Health focuses on enhancing consumer engagement and improving overall health and wellbeing through informed purchasing decisions.
Tracx US, Inc., a NYC-based company, provides a social enterprise platform that enables brands and agencies to manage, analyze, and monetize their businesses. The company offers social media management system, a SaaS platform that allows marketers to sift through streams of social media data and provide geographic, demographic, and psychographic insights to monitor performance against competitors while planning, monitoring, engaging, and measuring influencers. It serves customers in the United States, Australia, Brazil, Argentina, and Israel, as well as in Europe. Tracx US, Inc. was incorporated in 2008 and is based in New York, New York with additional offices in London and Tel-Aviv.
EcoSense Lighting is a team of LED lighting pioneers with over 100 years of experience and a genuine passion for delivering advanced solid-state lighting solutions. EcoSense delivers a broad line of high-quality, cutting-edge LED lighting solutions for architectural and commercial applications. EcoSense has a compelling technology portfolio including the new industry-leading breakthrough dimming technology. EcoSense has offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Hong Kong with headquarters in Los Angeles.
NextDocs is a software company based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, that specializes in document, quality, and compliance management solutions for the life sciences sector. Founded in 2006, the company offers Microsoft Office SharePoint Server-based products designed to assist pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies in meeting regulatory requirements established by the Food and Drug Administration and other governing bodies. By automating processes and enhancing operational efficiency, NextDocs’ software aims to reduce costs while ensuring that clients maintain compliance with industry standards.
Qualtré, Inc., founded in 2008 and based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, specializes in developing solid-state silicon micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) motion sensor solutions for various markets including industrial, mobile, consumer, and automotive. The company offers both analog and digital output three-axis angular rate sensors and single-axis MEMS gyroscopes. To address the growing demand in the $4.8 billion gyro market, Qualtré is advancing its next-generation motion sensors based on proprietary bulk acoustic wave (BAW) MEMS gyroscope technology, which aims to deliver high performance at a competitive cost while ensuring environmental durability. The company holds an extensive intellectual property portfolio with around 20 patents that cover a range of product architectures and processes. Qualtré's management team possesses significant experience in the MEMS and semiconductor sectors, emphasizing the importance of strong engineering capabilities across all facets of MEMS product development. The company's location near Boston provides access to top engineering talent in the MEMS field, enhancing its capacity for innovation and product development.
Glympse Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in location-sharing technology for mobile devices. Founded in 2008, Glympse provides an application that enables users to share their real-time location with others for a designated period, facilitating services such as grocery delivery tracking, appointment management, and curbside pickups. The platform aims to enhance customer satisfaction by streamlining the delivery experience and reducing anxiety associated with service interactions. Glympse aggregates various capabilities related to service, marketing, and commerce into a user-friendly interface, making it easier for businesses to communicate with their customers. Many large corporations rely on Glympse to enhance their service delivery and improve overall customer engagement through its innovative location-sharing solutions.
Gilt Groupe retails luxury goods online in the United States. It provides its members access to a range of merchandise that includes fashion for women, men, and children; home decor and unique activities in select cities and destinations. Gilt Groupe offers clothing, shoes, and accessories for men; and clothing, shoes, handbags, accessories, jewelry and watches, health and beauty products, and maternity wear for women. It also provides gear and equipment, feeding products, toys, games and books, furniture and decor, bedding and bath products, and maternity wear as well as clothing, shoes, and accessories for babies and kids. Moreover, Gilt Groupe offers furniture, bedding and bath products, rugs, lighting, decor and accessories, kitchen and dining products, luggage, gear and gadgets, pet accessories, and candles and holders for home. Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, Alexis Maybank, Dwight Merriman, Jason Binn, Kevin Ryan, and Michael Bryzek founded First Look in 2007 that later became Gilt Groupe. Gilt Groupe has its headquarters in New York City. It operates as a subsidiary of Hudson's Bay Company as of February 1, 2016.
PlumChoice, Inc. provides white-label technical services for cloud and Internet of Things (IoT) companies. Its cloud enablement, IoT, and IT help desk services include 24/7 support; pre-purchase consultation; installation, configuration, and onboarding; product integration and interoperability; migration, adoption, and activation; problem resolution and ongoing usage; cross-sell, up-sell, and renewals; and white-label or co-branded. The company also serves small businesses and individual consumers. PlumChoice, Inc. was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts. PlumChoice, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of SquareTrade, Inc.
mCube, Inc. develops MEMS motion sensors and software solutions. It offers sensor components, sensor modules, and wearable sensor systems. The company’s products are used to measure, monitor, and analyze motion and context in space and generating massive amounts of data/insight. It offers products to customers online and through sales offices and distributors in the United States and internationally. Its products are used in Internet of Moving Things, wearable, hearable, medical, smartphone and tablets, 3d character animation, and human motion measurement. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in San Jose, California. It has locations in Hsinchu and Taipei, Taiwan; and Shenzhen and Shanghai, China.
Xtalic Corporation, founded in 2005 and based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, specializes in the development, manufacture, and sale of advanced metal alloys designed to offer corrosion and wear resistance for various applications, particularly in mobile and enterprise electronics. The company provides innovative products such as XTRONIC, a barrier layer that enhances performance by resisting wear and corrosion, and LUNA, an alternative to gold finishes for electrical connectors. Xtalic's technology is characterized by its unique nanostructured metal coatings, which are produced through a robust electroplating process that allows for precise control at the nanometer scale. This approach not only improves the performance and aesthetic qualities of the coatings but also eliminates the use of hexavalent chromium, thereby minimizing environmental compliance costs and improving worker safety.
Vanu, Inc. specializes in mobile communications solutions designed to enable mobile network operators to serve off-grid markets effectively. The company offers a range of products, including community connect GSM/EDGE radio access networks, outdoor base stations, and optimized 3G and LTE solutions tailored for areas lacking infrastructure. Vanu's Anywave Base Station and MultiRAN virtual base station support multiple wireless services and allow various operators to share a single physical network. Additionally, the company provides services such as coverage mapping, technical support, training, and network optimization. Vanu is headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Gurugram and Bengaluru, India, and Kigali, Rwanda. Founded in 1998, Vanu continues to innovate in the wireless infrastructure industry, focusing on expanding connectivity in underserved regions.
Blue Cod Technologies provides management and information technology consulting, software solutions and applications, hosted information technology services, and business process outsourcing services. It offers business process outsourcing services in the areas of customers, policy, premiums, claims, and print and distribution.
It was founded in 2000 and headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
Contour Semiconductor, Inc. produces non-volatile memory chips. It offers its solution for storage applications, such as digital photographs, movies, music, and data files. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in North Billerica, Massachusetts.
Private Equity Round in 2009
Syft provides supply chain solutions to hospitals in the United States. It specializes in providing physical inventory count procedures, as well as inventory consulting for the healthcare industry. It offers Syft Synergy, a platform that provides insights to users to drive business optimization for their health system. The company also provides physical inventory valuation services that include medical/surgical valuation, pharmacy valuation, capital asset valuation, and analytics and reporting services. Syft formerly known as Management Health Solutions, Inc. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in Stratford, Connecticut.
Mutual Mobile, Inc. develops products and applications that ignite businesses. It offers app development, augmented reality, virtual reality, the Internet of things, and conversation design services. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Austin, Texas with an additional office in Hyderabad, India.
Performance Plants Inc., an agricultural and biofuel biotechnology company, engages in gene discovery, trait development, and commercialization of technologies for seeds to protect and enhance yields in various crops globally. It engages in licensing Yield Protection Technology for crop performance and productivity; Heat & Drought Tolerance Technology for increasing crop yields under climate variability; Water Efficiency Technology for reducing the need for irrigation and improved water use efficiency; Yield Enhancement Technology for boosting crop grain yield; Technology Development Pipeline, which are commercial ready agricultural biotechnologies to improve crop performance and productivity; and Trait Technology Stacking for stacked plant traits. The company offers technologies to boost seed yields of commodity crops, such as corn, soybeans, and canola, as well as to improve drought tolerance of turf grass. It also develops and markets biomass crops, including switchgrass, Miscanthus grass, and industrial hemp for making cellulose-based biofuels. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in Kingston, Canada. It has a biotechnology research facility in Waterloo, New York; and research and development facilities in Kingston, Canada.
Ruckus Network is a multimedia network that provides online digital entertainment services to college students. It enables college students to download and stream free and legal music from various artists. Ruckus Network was founded in 2003 and is based in Herndon, Virginia.
College-only digital entertainment service enabling students with similar music interests to connect with each other
Xponent Photonics, Inc. manufactures surface mount photonic components for optical assemblies. It offers triplexers and diplexers for single-fiber applications, including PON, point-to-point, and bidirectional radio frequency (RF) systems. Xponent Photonics serves optical systems vendors, transceiver suppliers, and optical subsystem suppliers. The company was formerly known as cQuint Communications Corporation and changed its name to Xponent Photonics, Inc. in March 2002.
College-only digital entertainment service enabling students with similar music interests to connect with each other
Bradford Networks, Inc. specializes in policy-based secure access automation and orchestration solutions, focusing on enhancing network security for various sectors including healthcare, education, finance, manufacturing, government, retail, and technology. Founded in 1999 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers agentless assessments of devices accessing enterprise networks, including Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and automatically contains non-compliant ones in real-time. Bradford Networks aims to address security challenges faced by institutions and enterprises by developing innovative network access control products that leverage existing network infrastructures. Their solutions are designed to reduce network downtime, enforce enterprise policies, limit unwanted users, and improve overall network security while protecting current investments. As of June 2018, Bradford Networks operates as a subsidiary of Fortinet, Inc.
Neat is a technology company based in Philadelphia that specializes in cloud-based expense and document management solutions. Founded in 2002, Neat offers a comprehensive Digital Filing System designed to simplify the organization, storage, and retrieval of important information for both home users and small businesses. The company's products include portable and desktop scanners that utilize optical character recognition and patented technology to automatically extract data from receipts, business cards, and other documents. Neat’s software integrates seamlessly with accounting tools, providing users real-time insights to reduce manual data entry and streamline bookkeeping tasks. Additionally, NeatCloud, a subscription-based service, allows users to access their documents from anywhere, using mobile devices for on-the-go scanning. Neat’s solutions are utilized across various industries, including retail, medical, and legal sectors, and the company has received numerous accolades for its innovative products and workplace culture.
Luminus Devices develops and manufactures high performance, solid state lighting solutions for a variety of illumination applications previously thought impossible for solid state lighting. Its patented PhlatLight® LEDs products are the brightest and most versatile solid state light sources available today, redefining the solid state lighting landscape by enabling the creation of innovative new products and applications. PhlatLight LED technology is used today in products from leading global mass market consumer and specialty products companies.
Axentis is a market-leading provider of governance, risk and compliance (GRC) management software. Through their unique, Risk-Driven Compliance Managementâ„¢ strategy, Axentis enables you to rapidly, accurately and cost-effectively identify and mitigate all of your compliance-related risks, both within and beyond the enterprise.
StarGen, a semiconductor company, provides serial switched interconnect solutions for compute and communications equipment. It offers low-overhead, protocol-agnostic, and open standards-based serial switched architectures. The company also offers a product line for vendors of access communication platforms for voice, data, and video networks, as well as vendors of embedded systems; and AXSys architectures. It serves communications, storage, server, and embedded markets. The company was founded in 1999 as StarBridge Technologies, Inc. and changed its name to StarGen, Inc. in 2000. StarGen, Inc. is headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts. As of February 16, 2007, StarGen, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Dolphin Interconnect Solutions AS.
Nomis Solutions provides pricing and profitability management strategies for financial services companies. It offers pricing advisory services such as data insights, discretion policy, full and limited in-market deployment, one-day pricing seminars, periodic pricing, price test, and more. The company offers its solutions to auto finance, consumer deposit, home equity, mortgage, personal lending, and small businesses. Its customers have optimized over $600 billion in banking transactions and generated over $600 million in incremental profits. Based in San Bruno, California, Nomis Solutions was founded in 2004.
Revivio, Inc. specializes in continuous data protection solutions tailored for enterprises. Founded in 2001 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products including the Continuous Protection System, which allows organizations to restore data instantly and recover business applications, thereby eliminating traditional backup windows. The Continuous Protection System 1200i is designed for the recovery of mission-critical applications, providing rapid data retrieval in cases of loss, corruption, or disaster. Additionally, Revivio offers the Continuous Protection System Replication Module, which supports stringent disaster recovery requirements by extending continuous data protection benefits to remote sites. In November 2006, Revivio was acquired by Symantec Corp.
Qtera Corporation develops photonic transport systems for telecommunication service providers. The company caters to both new IP-based carriers and long distance carriers.
Qtera Corporation was founded by Fahri Diner in 1988 and is based in Boca Raton, Florida.