Chicago Ventures

Chicago Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2011 and based in Chicago, Illinois. It specializes in seed-stage and early-stage investments, primarily focusing on businesses in healthcare, technology, and various service sectors within Chicago and the central United States. The firm partners with exceptional entrepreneurs in undercapitalized markets, seeking companies that demonstrate a strong value proposition for their products or services. Chicago Ventures typically makes initial investments ranging from $250,000 to $1 million, targeting industries such as information technology, consumer products, financial services, and advanced manufacturing, among others. By concentrating on well-managed technology-enabled companies, Chicago Ventures aims to foster growth and innovation in the regional startup ecosystem.

Eric Duboe

Partner

Lindsay Knight

Partner

Shawn Park

Associate

145 past transactions

Olive

Seed Round in 2022
Olive Technologies, Inc. is a Vancouver-based company that specializes in developing vendor selection software aimed at facilitating collaboration and streamlining digital transformation for teams. Founded in 2018, the company provides a platform that replaces traditional manual evaluation methods, such as spreadsheets and meetings, with a more efficient, centralized solution. This platform allows buyers to easily assess technology options, while enabling vendors to promote their offerings and generate leads. Additionally, consultants can leverage the system to build trust with clients and enhance collaboration. By simplifying the enterprise software buying process, Olive Technologies helps organizations make informed decisions more quickly.

Ender

Seed Round in 2022
Ender is a venture-backed startup based in Austin, Texas, focused on enhancing employability for children before they reach adulthood. The company has developed a competition platform that incentivizes kids to build apps, games, websites, and other real-world projects by offering cash prizes. This innovative learn-to-earn model allows children to create a portfolio while earning money, fostering both skill development and financial literacy. With a team of dedicated professionals from the fields of game development, education, engineering, and design, Ender aims to empower the next generation through practical experience and competitive engagement.

project44

Private Equity Round in 2022
Project44, Inc. is a technology company that provides a cloud-based visibility platform tailored for shippers and third-party logistics providers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, with an office in Paris, the company offers a suite of solutions that includes pricing, routing, scheduling, tracking, exception management, digital documentation, and payment processing. By connecting to over 175,000 carriers globally and supporting various transportation modes—such as parcel, final-mile, less-than-truckload, truckload, rail, intermodal, and ocean—project44 enhances operational efficiencies and reduces costs. Its platform enables organizations to improve shipping performance and offers a comprehensive view of the shipment life cycle, allowing businesses to act swiftly on insights gained from real-time data.

Ureeka

Series A in 2021
Ureeka, Inc. operates an online platform focused on supporting small and medium businesses (SMBs) by providing mentorship and guidance. Founded in 2018 and based in Hillsborough, California, Ureeka connects entrepreneurs with mentors, coaches, specialists, partners, and investors, facilitating access to essential expertise for business growth. The platform aims to democratize economic opportunity, particularly for underrepresented SMBs, by fostering a collaborative community and sharing best practices. Ureeka also offers a comprehensive assessment of a business's website and marketing strategy, identifying opportunities for customer acquisition and expansion. Additionally, it provides educational resources and access to a marketplace of specialists, helping entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses and achieve economic success for themselves and their communities.

Prisidio

Seed Round in 2021
Prisidio is a life organizer that allows you to securely store, organize, manage, and share key documents and information with your family and trusted advisors. With Prisidio, it’s easy to keep your affairs in order and yourself prepared for whatever may happen in life.

WiderCircle

Series B in 2021
WiderCircle operates a social and healthcare platform aimed at enhancing the well-being of older adults. By creating neighborhood groups, the company fosters connections among individuals, encouraging participation in various activities and promoting shared interests in healthcare, science, and aging. This approach not only strengthens social bonds but also improves member experience and engagement within health plans. By facilitating interactions among familiar neighbors, WiderCircle helps to inform, support, and motivate members, ultimately contributing to reduced hospitalizations and enhanced resilience in communities.

NOCD

Series B in 2021
NOCD Inc. is a Chicago-based company that operates a mobile application designed to connect individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to licensed mental health practitioners. Founded in 2014, the platform leverages cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, specifically exposure and response prevention exercises, to help users manage their symptoms. The application facilitates face-to-face video therapy sessions with therapists who specialize in OCD, while also providing 24/7 support through self-help tools and peer communities. NOCD aims to enhance the treatment experience for OCD patients by offering clinically supported resources and a comprehensive online platform dedicated to treatment and self-monitoring.

OneRail

Series A in 2021
OneRail is a final mile delivery orchestration platform designed to enhance the efficiency of same-day and on-demand deliveries for enterprise clients. By utilizing a cloud-based system, OneRail connects demand signals from various sources, such as point-of-sale systems, eCommerce platforms, and enterprise resource planning tools, to a network of delivery services and internal fleets in real-time. This integration provides clients with real-time visibility and actionable data, allowing for data-driven optimization of the delivery process. With a centralized view of disparate final mile data, OneRail improves the dependability, speed, and cost-effectiveness of fulfillment, making it a valuable solution for businesses seeking to streamline their delivery operations.

Quake Media

Funding Round in 2021
Quake Media is a subscription podcast company founded in 2018 and based in Olympia, Washington. It specializes in creating unique and exclusive content tailored for diverse audiences. The company utilizes direct relationships with prominent figures in various fields, including politics, religion, sports, and true crime, to develop a paid subscription podcast network. This approach allows Quake Media to provide listeners with timely and relevant information about current events and topics of interest.

chowly

Venture Round in 2021
Chowly Inc., founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in software solutions that integrate third-party online ordering platforms with restaurant point of sale (POS) systems. The company connects various online ordering services, including Grubhub, UberEats, DoorDash, and Caviar, to streamline restaurant operations. By providing these integrations, Chowly aims to enhance efficiency, reduce staffing costs, and minimize errors, ultimately increasing revenue for restaurants. The company is committed to delivering affordable technology-based solutions tailored for the restaurant industry.

CognitOps

Series A in 2021
CognitOps Inc. is a software company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2018, that specializes in warehouse management and predictive analytics. The company's cloud-native platform automates various aspects of warehouse operations, providing unified analytics, actionable recommendations, and real-time guidance for optimization. By analyzing data from existing warehouse systems, CognitOps delivers insights that help leaders manage operations more effectively and proactively address changes. The platform's prescriptive analytics capabilities enable users to simulate optimal facility designs based on operational data and business needs, ultimately enhancing productivity in warehouse environments. CognitOps serves a range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, and is committed to improving decision-making through advanced machine learning technologies.

Shopflix

Venture Round in 2021
Developer of a product demonstration platform designed for brands to tell their story. The company's platform offers livestreaming services to allow clients to stream their products, create live advertisements and use the platform as a way to convey their stories to the general audience, enabling brands to increase their reach and visibility.

Aeropay

Venture Round in 2021
At AeroPay, we are reimagining the way money is moved in exchange for goods and services both in-person and online. Our payments solutions are designed to provide businesses with lower costs, faster settlement times, and enhanced security. We do this using our patented payments process that enables 'smart bank transfers' between businesses and their customers (C2B) or other businesses (B2B).

OneRail

Seed Round in 2021
OneRail is a final mile delivery orchestration platform designed to enhance the efficiency of same-day and on-demand deliveries for enterprise clients. By utilizing a cloud-based system, OneRail connects demand signals from various sources, such as point-of-sale systems, eCommerce platforms, and enterprise resource planning tools, to a network of delivery services and internal fleets in real-time. This integration provides clients with real-time visibility and actionable data, allowing for data-driven optimization of the delivery process. With a centralized view of disparate final mile data, OneRail improves the dependability, speed, and cost-effectiveness of fulfillment, making it a valuable solution for businesses seeking to streamline their delivery operations.

Dina

Series A in 2021
Dina Care is a healthcare company dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes by facilitating connections between personal caregivers and care providers. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Dina Care's platform enables real-time communication among healthcare teams, ensuring that patients and families remain informed about care updates even when not physically together. The company focuses on empowering consumers, health plans, and accountable care organizations to explore a growing range of in-home health services that contribute to well-being. Utilizing AI technology, Dina Care helps caregivers gather valuable data from the home environment to identify unmet needs and recommend evidence-based interventions. This approach not only supports patients in their recovery but also promotes ongoing health maintenance, ultimately aiming to keep individuals healthier, safer, and happier in their homes.

NOCD

Series A in 2020
NOCD Inc. is a Chicago-based company that operates a mobile application designed to connect individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to licensed mental health practitioners. Founded in 2014, the platform leverages cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, specifically exposure and response prevention exercises, to help users manage their symptoms. The application facilitates face-to-face video therapy sessions with therapists who specialize in OCD, while also providing 24/7 support through self-help tools and peer communities. NOCD aims to enhance the treatment experience for OCD patients by offering clinically supported resources and a comprehensive online platform dedicated to treatment and self-monitoring.

CoPilot

Series A in 2020
CoPilot, LLC is a company that offers advisory services for purchasing cars, aiming to simplify the often challenging and time-consuming car shopping experience. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, CoPilot assists users by searching local dealerships to find the best vehicles and deals tailored to their needs. The company provides an online platform that connects car shoppers with expert guidance, enabling them to navigate the complexities of selecting the right car, choosing dealers, and negotiating prices. By acting as a knowledgeable partner, CoPilot empowers its users to make informed decisions and discover suitable cars within their budget, transforming the car buying process into a more manageable and confident endeavor.

CognitOps

Seed Round in 2020
CognitOps Inc. is a software company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2018, that specializes in warehouse management and predictive analytics. The company's cloud-native platform automates various aspects of warehouse operations, providing unified analytics, actionable recommendations, and real-time guidance for optimization. By analyzing data from existing warehouse systems, CognitOps delivers insights that help leaders manage operations more effectively and proactively address changes. The platform's prescriptive analytics capabilities enable users to simulate optimal facility designs based on operational data and business needs, ultimately enhancing productivity in warehouse environments. CognitOps serves a range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, and is committed to improving decision-making through advanced machine learning technologies.

Ureeka

Venture Round in 2020
Ureeka, Inc. operates an online platform focused on supporting small and medium businesses (SMBs) by providing mentorship and guidance. Founded in 2018 and based in Hillsborough, California, Ureeka connects entrepreneurs with mentors, coaches, specialists, partners, and investors, facilitating access to essential expertise for business growth. The platform aims to democratize economic opportunity, particularly for underrepresented SMBs, by fostering a collaborative community and sharing best practices. Ureeka also offers a comprehensive assessment of a business's website and marketing strategy, identifying opportunities for customer acquisition and expansion. Additionally, it provides educational resources and access to a marketplace of specialists, helping entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses and achieve economic success for themselves and their communities.

Forager

Series A in 2020
Forager Group, Inc. is a company that specializes in cross-border freight and logistics services, primarily catering to supply chain networks in the automotive and aerospace sectors. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Forager offers a range of services, including standard, expedited, and cross-border truckload solutions. The company utilizes advanced technology to address the challenges faced by cross-border shippers, providing modern and efficient transportation solutions. Additionally, Forager features a user-friendly web-based transportation management platform that enhances service delivery in the logistics industry. Its operations extend throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

OneRail

Seed Round in 2020
OneRail is a final mile delivery orchestration platform designed to enhance the efficiency of same-day and on-demand deliveries for enterprise clients. By utilizing a cloud-based system, OneRail connects demand signals from various sources, such as point-of-sale systems, eCommerce platforms, and enterprise resource planning tools, to a network of delivery services and internal fleets in real-time. This integration provides clients with real-time visibility and actionable data, allowing for data-driven optimization of the delivery process. With a centralized view of disparate final mile data, OneRail improves the dependability, speed, and cost-effectiveness of fulfillment, making it a valuable solution for businesses seeking to streamline their delivery operations.

HealthJoy

Series C in 2020
HealthJoy, LLC operates an innovative online healthcare decision platform aimed at helping consumers minimize out-of-pocket expenses through informed choices. Founded in 2014 and based in Chicago, Illinois, HealthJoy integrates existing employee benefits into a personalized digital wallet, enhancing engagement and understanding of healthcare options. By utilizing advanced artificial intelligence and virtual assistants, the platform guides users toward cost-effective care and provides access to a range of services, including online medical consultations, healthcare concierges, and prescription savings. This approach not only improves employee satisfaction but also enables organizations to contain costs and reduce HR inquiries, ultimately promoting educated healthcare shopping and simplifying the overall healthcare experience.

Prefix

Seed Round in 2019
PreFix Inc. is a preventive maintenance service provider based in Austin, Texas, focusing on a range of household systems including appliances, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. Established in 2013, the company offers various services such as flushing sediment from water heaters, cleaning dryer vents, inspecting toilets for leaks, maintaining ovens, and ensuring the cleanliness of AC drain lines. Additionally, PreFix addresses issues like unclogging drains, sanitizing dishwashers, and checking smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. By servicing both homeowners and landlords, PreFix aims to alleviate maintenance worries and help clients save 30-50% on annual maintenance costs.

NOCD

Series A in 2019
NOCD Inc. is a Chicago-based company that operates a mobile application designed to connect individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to licensed mental health practitioners. Founded in 2014, the platform leverages cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, specifically exposure and response prevention exercises, to help users manage their symptoms. The application facilitates face-to-face video therapy sessions with therapists who specialize in OCD, while also providing 24/7 support through self-help tools and peer communities. NOCD aims to enhance the treatment experience for OCD patients by offering clinically supported resources and a comprehensive online platform dedicated to treatment and self-monitoring.

Forager

Seed Round in 2019
Forager Group, Inc. is a company that specializes in cross-border freight and logistics services, primarily catering to supply chain networks in the automotive and aerospace sectors. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Forager offers a range of services, including standard, expedited, and cross-border truckload solutions. The company utilizes advanced technology to address the challenges faced by cross-border shippers, providing modern and efficient transportation solutions. Additionally, Forager features a user-friendly web-based transportation management platform that enhances service delivery in the logistics industry. Its operations extend throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Sunbit

Series B in 2019
Sunbit, Inc. is a technology company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in installment financing solutions to enhance the purchasing experience. Founded in 2016, the company provides a platform that allows consumers to split their purchases into manageable payments, reducing stress at the point of sale. Sunbit's services cater to a diverse range of industries, including auto repair, veterinary care, eye care, dental services, and specialty healthcare. Utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, Sunbit's technology facilitates quick approvals for a broad spectrum of credit profiles. Additionally, the company supplies retailers with tablets, scanners, and signage, along with informational materials for customers, ensuring a seamless integration of its financing solutions into various service environments.

Troops

Series B in 2019
Troops.ai offers a salesforce automation platform designed to enhance the efficiency of sales teams by providing real-time transparency of Salesforce data. Acting as a Slackbot, it enables users to configure Salesforce reports, communicate deal wins, and access both standard and custom objects directly through Slack. This integration streamlines communication and improves the accessibility of vital sales information, facilitating better decision-making and collaboration among team members. Troops.ai has attracted investment from notable firms such as First Round Capital, Founder Collective, and Next View Ventures, among others.

HealthJoy

Series B in 2019
HealthJoy, LLC operates an innovative online healthcare decision platform aimed at helping consumers minimize out-of-pocket expenses through informed choices. Founded in 2014 and based in Chicago, Illinois, HealthJoy integrates existing employee benefits into a personalized digital wallet, enhancing engagement and understanding of healthcare options. By utilizing advanced artificial intelligence and virtual assistants, the platform guides users toward cost-effective care and provides access to a range of services, including online medical consultations, healthcare concierges, and prescription savings. This approach not only improves employee satisfaction but also enables organizations to contain costs and reduce HR inquiries, ultimately promoting educated healthcare shopping and simplifying the overall healthcare experience.

CoPilot

Seed Round in 2019
CoPilot, LLC is a company that offers advisory services for purchasing cars, aiming to simplify the often challenging and time-consuming car shopping experience. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, CoPilot assists users by searching local dealerships to find the best vehicles and deals tailored to their needs. The company provides an online platform that connects car shoppers with expert guidance, enabling them to navigate the complexities of selecting the right car, choosing dealers, and negotiating prices. By acting as a knowledgeable partner, CoPilot empowers its users to make informed decisions and discover suitable cars within their budget, transforming the car buying process into a more manageable and confident endeavor.

Cameo

Series A in 2018
Cameo is a marketplace that enables fans to book personalized video shoutouts from a wide range of celebrities and influencers. The platform focuses on providing authentic and tailored fan experiences by allowing users to connect with their favorite personalities for custom video messages. Cameo partners with thousands of talents across various fields, offering customers an opportunity to share unique, personalized content. The company's mission centers on enhancing fan engagement through these bespoke interactions, creating memorable experiences that resonate with users. Based in Chicago, Cameo is a key player in the technology and startup ecosystem, facilitating a creative outlet for both fans and celebrities.

Meritize

Series A in 2018
About Meritize Meritize is a leading provider of funding solutions for skills-based education and workforce development. The company’s proprietary merit-based lending program goes beyond traditional underwriting and uses an individual’s academic, military and work achievements to enhance credit evaluation and expand funding opportunities, resulting in increased access to educational funding and improved outcomes. In addition to its merit-based lending platform for students and training partners, Meritize works directly with employers on customized talent development solutions to help meet the demand for qualified workers.

project44

Series C in 2018
Project44, Inc. is a technology company that provides a cloud-based visibility platform tailored for shippers and third-party logistics providers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, with an office in Paris, the company offers a suite of solutions that includes pricing, routing, scheduling, tracking, exception management, digital documentation, and payment processing. By connecting to over 175,000 carriers globally and supporting various transportation modes—such as parcel, final-mile, less-than-truckload, truckload, rail, intermodal, and ocean—project44 enhances operational efficiencies and reduces costs. Its platform enables organizations to improve shipping performance and offers a comprehensive view of the shipment life cycle, allowing businesses to act swiftly on insights gained from real-time data.

chowly

Series A in 2018
Chowly Inc., founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in software solutions that integrate third-party online ordering platforms with restaurant point of sale (POS) systems. The company connects various online ordering services, including Grubhub, UberEats, DoorDash, and Caviar, to streamline restaurant operations. By providing these integrations, Chowly aims to enhance efficiency, reduce staffing costs, and minimize errors, ultimately increasing revenue for restaurants. The company is committed to delivering affordable technology-based solutions tailored for the restaurant industry.

SpotHero

Series C in 2018
SpotHero Inc. provides a digital platform for reserving off-street parking in North America, aiming to alleviate urban congestion by streamlining the parking process. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Detroit and operations in Toronto, the company offers a mobile application and website that enable drivers to locate, compare, and book discounted parking spots. Users can easily access information about nearby parking facilities, facilitating a more efficient parking experience and reducing the time spent searching for parking. SpotHero also collaborates with mobility companies to integrate parking solutions into their services, enhancing overall convenience for users.

Infinite io

Series B in 2018
Infinite io, Inc. is an innovative company focused on transforming the data storage landscape. Based in Austin, Texas and established in 2012, it offers the NSC-110, a network-based storage controller designed to optimize data management for organizations. The company's software efficiently migrates inactive data to cloud storage while retaining frequently accessed data on-site, allowing users seamless access to their information. This approach addresses the significant challenge of managing the exponential growth of inactive data, which often consumes a large portion of IT budgets. Infinite io’s technology combines Flash memory with cloud storage, enhancing performance for active data while offering a cost-effective solution for the ever-increasing volume of stored information.

CoPilot

Convertible Note in 2018
CoPilot, LLC is a company that offers advisory services for purchasing cars, aiming to simplify the often challenging and time-consuming car shopping experience. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, CoPilot assists users by searching local dealerships to find the best vehicles and deals tailored to their needs. The company provides an online platform that connects car shoppers with expert guidance, enabling them to navigate the complexities of selecting the right car, choosing dealers, and negotiating prices. By acting as a knowledgeable partner, CoPilot empowers its users to make informed decisions and discover suitable cars within their budget, transforming the car buying process into a more manageable and confident endeavor.

Mac & Mia

Series A in 2018
Mac & Mia, Inc. is an online retailer specializing in children's clothing and accessories, catering to children from newborns to six years old. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Delaware, the company offers a personalized shopping experience that allows parents to discover boutique and specialty clothing items without the challenges of traditional shopping. Each piece is carefully curated by style experts to align with individual family preferences, ensuring that the clothing fits well and meets high standards of quality and style. Additionally, Mac & Mia provides gift cards, enhancing the shopping experience for customers seeking thoughtful gifts. Through its innovative platform, the company aims to simplify the process of building children's wardrobes, allowing parents to spend more quality time with their families.

project44

Series B in 2018
Project44, Inc. is a technology company that provides a cloud-based visibility platform tailored for shippers and third-party logistics providers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, with an office in Paris, the company offers a suite of solutions that includes pricing, routing, scheduling, tracking, exception management, digital documentation, and payment processing. By connecting to over 175,000 carriers globally and supporting various transportation modes—such as parcel, final-mile, less-than-truckload, truckload, rail, intermodal, and ocean—project44 enhances operational efficiencies and reduces costs. Its platform enables organizations to improve shipping performance and offers a comprehensive view of the shipment life cycle, allowing businesses to act swiftly on insights gained from real-time data.

LandscapeHub

Seed Round in 2018
LandscapeHub is dedicated to streamlining the B2B procurement process in the Landscaping Industry. Buyers and suppliers increase efficiency, expand their networks and gain valuable market knowledge and insights by using LandscapeHub.LandscapeHub is a digital, B2B marketplace connecting buyers and suppliers within a central online platform.LandscapeHub represents quality suppliers across the country, aggregating their available inventory and pricing, empowering buyers with a “one stop shop” buying experience.

Cameo

Seed Round in 2018
Cameo is a marketplace that enables fans to book personalized video shoutouts from a wide range of celebrities and influencers. The platform focuses on providing authentic and tailored fan experiences by allowing users to connect with their favorite personalities for custom video messages. Cameo partners with thousands of talents across various fields, offering customers an opportunity to share unique, personalized content. The company's mission centers on enhancing fan engagement through these bespoke interactions, creating memorable experiences that resonate with users. Based in Chicago, Cameo is a key player in the technology and startup ecosystem, facilitating a creative outlet for both fans and celebrities.

Meritize

Seed Round in 2018
About Meritize Meritize is a leading provider of funding solutions for skills-based education and workforce development. The company’s proprietary merit-based lending program goes beyond traditional underwriting and uses an individual’s academic, military and work achievements to enhance credit evaluation and expand funding opportunities, resulting in increased access to educational funding and improved outcomes. In addition to its merit-based lending platform for students and training partners, Meritize works directly with employers on customized talent development solutions to help meet the demand for qualified workers.

Havenly

Series B in 2018
Havenly, Inc. specializes in providing online interior design services that cater to a diverse range of budgets. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with an additional location in Boston, Massachusetts, Havenly connects users with professional interior designers who create personalized designs based on individual style and space. Clients complete online style surveys and can upload photos of their spaces for consultation. Following the design process, users can purchase furniture and decorative items directly through Havenly's platform, which features a wide selection from numerous retailers at competitive prices. The company is recognized as a leading player in the online interior design market, working with a large network of vetted designers across the United States.

Heretik

Seed Round in 2017
Heretik Inc. operates in the technology industry. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Wise Apple

Seed Round in 2017
Wise Apple specializes in providing fresh, custom, pre-packaged lunches and snacks delivered directly to homes, alleviating the daily challenges parents encounter when preparing their children's meals. Established in 2016 by Rebecca Sholiton and Nate Cooper, the company focuses on creating chef-crafted, nutritious options that are kid-approved and cater to various dietary preferences, including gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free choices. The service emphasizes fun and healthy eating for children, aiming to make nutritious food appealing to kids. By leveraging a web and mobile-based platform, Wise Apple offers personalized meal options designed by nutritionists, ensuring that children receive healthy, tailored lunches delivered promptly.

Truss

Series A in 2017
Truss Holdings, Inc. develops and operates an online commercial real estate (CRE) tech platform. It helps small and medium businesses find, tour and lease office, co-working, industrial, and retail space. The company’ platform uses machine learning to help find properties that best fit a company’s needs. It allows businesses in virtually tour the listings, negotiate price, and sign lease documents all on its site. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

HealthJoy

Series A in 2017
HealthJoy, LLC operates an innovative online healthcare decision platform aimed at helping consumers minimize out-of-pocket expenses through informed choices. Founded in 2014 and based in Chicago, Illinois, HealthJoy integrates existing employee benefits into a personalized digital wallet, enhancing engagement and understanding of healthcare options. By utilizing advanced artificial intelligence and virtual assistants, the platform guides users toward cost-effective care and provides access to a range of services, including online medical consultations, healthcare concierges, and prescription savings. This approach not only improves employee satisfaction but also enables organizations to contain costs and reduce HR inquiries, ultimately promoting educated healthcare shopping and simplifying the overall healthcare experience.

Kin Insurance

Seed Round in 2017
Kin Insurance, Inc. is an insurance agency founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in St. Petersburg, Florida. The company specializes in home insurance products, offering a range of coverage options including homeowners, mobile home, condo, flood, manufactured home, landlord, umbrella, hurricane, wildfire, and second home insurance. Kin Insurance utilizes an online platform that simplifies the application process, allowing customers to customize their policies based on thousands of property data points. This approach ensures that homeowners receive personalized and affordable coverage tailored to their specific needs. With payment processing facilities in Palatine and Chicago, Kin Insurance aims to provide a user-friendly experience while helping clients secure their assets effectively.

eRelevance

Series A in 2017
eRelevance Corporation provides technology-enabled marketing automation services to small and medium-sized businesses, utilizing various digital communication channels such as email, text, web, and social media to generate leads. Founded in 2013 and based in Austin, Texas, the company focuses on industries including healthcare, marketing, and real estate. eRelevance combines advanced technology with expert marketing strategies, offering a cost-effective solution that simplifies the marketing process for its clients. By eliminating the need for complex software tools and high consulting fees, eRelevance aims to deliver significant returns on investment, averaging 16 times the monthly potential for its customers.

Dina

Seed Round in 2017
Dina Care is a healthcare company dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes by facilitating connections between personal caregivers and care providers. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Dina Care's platform enables real-time communication among healthcare teams, ensuring that patients and families remain informed about care updates even when not physically together. The company focuses on empowering consumers, health plans, and accountable care organizations to explore a growing range of in-home health services that contribute to well-being. Utilizing AI technology, Dina Care helps caregivers gather valuable data from the home environment to identify unmet needs and recommend evidence-based interventions. This approach not only supports patients in their recovery but also promotes ongoing health maintenance, ultimately aiming to keep individuals healthier, safer, and happier in their homes.

andros

Debt Financing in 2017
CredSimple is an NCQA certified credentialing and provider data management solution. They combine software and services to deliver a truly transformative level of service to their clients. Their clients enjoy a 10x improvement in credentialing turnaround times, 15x improvement in credentialing efficiency as compared to industry standards. They help payers and provider organizations to eliminate compliance risk, streamline operations and manage their providers better than ever before.

data.world

Venture Round in 2017
Data.World, Inc. operates an open data platform that facilitates the discovery and understanding of data across various sectors, including finance, education, and environment. Founded in 2015 and based in Austin, Texas, the platform allows users to minimize data wrangling, ingest and export diverse formats, and share insights in context, thereby enhancing collaboration and visibility in data projects. It features a cloud-native data catalog that connects siloed data with consistent business concepts, making it accessible for all users, not just data specialists. Data.World also hosts a large collaborative data community, where participants engage in projects ranging from social bot detection to data journalism. As a Public Benefit Corporation, Data.World aims to balance its mission with shareholder interests, promoting ethical data practices and fostering an inclusive environment for experimentation and accountability.

Curiosity

Series A in 2017
Why do people sneeze in sunlight? Why is a black hole called a "singularity"? Why aren't fish electrocuted when lightning hits the water? Curiosity answers the questions you never knew to ask, and digs into the things you've always wondered about. The company spun out of Discovery in 2014 and today reaches an audience of 70 million a month globally through a website, iOS and Android app, weekly podcast, daily email, Chrome extension, and Amazon Alexa skill. With five new stories on a variety of topics every day (plus thousands more to discover), it helps people have fun learning about everything from the scientific and relatable to the awe-inspiring and downright weird. Count on Curiosity to explain even the densest subjects in a way that's entertaining, witty, and easy to understand.

XOR Data Exchange

Venture Round in 2017
XOR Data Exchange, Inc. has developed a permission-based data exchange platform aimed at addressing fraud and credit risk issues in the financial services and communications sectors. By enabling data owners to share information securely, the platform allows organizations to optimize and monetize their data while maintaining ownership and control. XOR Data Exchange also offers solutions to combat identity theft, including a compromised identity exchange and a patent-pending technology called Lumen, which identifies personal information on the Internet, including dark web sources. The company serves various clients, including credit card issuers, small business lenders, and sectors such as wireless and cable industries. Founded in 2014, XOR Data Exchange is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

GAN Integrity

Series A in 2017
GAN Integrity Inc. is a provider of cloud-based compliance management software designed to streamline corporate compliance programs for businesses worldwide. The company's comprehensive platform integrates various modules, including policy management, risk assessment, training management, and due diligence, allowing organizations to effectively manage policies, assess and respond to risks, automate training, and customize third-party management processes. GAN Integrity's software also facilitates centralized gift approval, document management, and workflow automation, enabling businesses to reduce corporate risk and enhance efficiency in compliance reporting. Established in 2004, the company is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, with an additional office in Copenhagen, Denmark. Its innovative solutions are trusted by many leading global brands to improve compliance management practices.

Wise Apple

Seed Round in 2017
Wise Apple specializes in providing fresh, custom, pre-packaged lunches and snacks delivered directly to homes, alleviating the daily challenges parents encounter when preparing their children's meals. Established in 2016 by Rebecca Sholiton and Nate Cooper, the company focuses on creating chef-crafted, nutritious options that are kid-approved and cater to various dietary preferences, including gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free choices. The service emphasizes fun and healthy eating for children, aiming to make nutritious food appealing to kids. By leveraging a web and mobile-based platform, Wise Apple offers personalized meal options designed by nutritionists, ensuring that children receive healthy, tailored lunches delivered promptly.

Mac & Mia

Seed Round in 2017
Mac & Mia, Inc. is an online retailer specializing in children's clothing and accessories, catering to children from newborns to six years old. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Delaware, the company offers a personalized shopping experience that allows parents to discover boutique and specialty clothing items without the challenges of traditional shopping. Each piece is carefully curated by style experts to align with individual family preferences, ensuring that the clothing fits well and meets high standards of quality and style. Additionally, Mac & Mia provides gift cards, enhancing the shopping experience for customers seeking thoughtful gifts. Through its innovative platform, the company aims to simplify the process of building children's wardrobes, allowing parents to spend more quality time with their families.

chowly

Seed Round in 2017
Chowly Inc., founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in software solutions that integrate third-party online ordering platforms with restaurant point of sale (POS) systems. The company connects various online ordering services, including Grubhub, UberEats, DoorDash, and Caviar, to streamline restaurant operations. By providing these integrations, Chowly aims to enhance efficiency, reduce staffing costs, and minimize errors, ultimately increasing revenue for restaurants. The company is committed to delivering affordable technology-based solutions tailored for the restaurant industry.

Sunbit

Series A in 2017
Sunbit, Inc. is a technology company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in installment financing solutions to enhance the purchasing experience. Founded in 2016, the company provides a platform that allows consumers to split their purchases into manageable payments, reducing stress at the point of sale. Sunbit's services cater to a diverse range of industries, including auto repair, veterinary care, eye care, dental services, and specialty healthcare. Utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, Sunbit's technology facilitates quick approvals for a broad spectrum of credit profiles. Additionally, the company supplies retailers with tablets, scanners, and signage, along with informational materials for customers, ensuring a seamless integration of its financing solutions into various service environments.

Gunslinger Studios

Seed Round in 2016
Gunslinger Studios, Inc. is a game development company based in Pasadena, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in creating mobile multiplayer games, focusing on building games and a technology platform that supports competitive eSports, live game operations, and community-driven content. The studio aims to deliver engaging, one-handed gaming experiences designed for a generation of competitive players who enjoy role-playing games and adventure narratives. By offering quick, accessible gameplay, Gunslinger Studios caters to mobile gamers seeking excitement in a limited timeframe. The company's first game, a battle RPG titled "Exiles of Embermark," has already gained attention and is noted as one of the most anticipated games in its category.

Rise Science

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Rise Science develops a sleep and energy tracker application aimed at enhancing individuals' sleep quality and overall energy levels. Utilizing over a century of sleep science, the app helps users address sleep debt and optimize their circadian rhythms for improved daily performance. It offers personalized recommendations based on users' sleep patterns, enabling them to wake up feeling refreshed and energized. Over the past decade, Rise has collaborated with professional athletes, startups, and Fortune 500 companies, demonstrating measurable improvements in sleep and energy management in critical real-world scenarios. The company is supported by notable investors, underscoring its commitment to advancing the understanding and benefits of better sleep.

LogicGate

Seed Round in 2016
LogicGate, Inc. offers an enterprise process automation platform that helps organizations manage risk and compliance more effectively. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, LogicGate's platform enables users to create applications through a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface. It focuses on various areas such as regulatory change management, enterprise risk management, incident management, and compliance, catering to industries including software, fintech, telecommunications, banking, insurance, healthcare, and energy. By streamlining disorganized processes, LogicGate enhances transparency and collaboration within organizations, allowing them to quickly adapt to changes and manage critical risks without relying heavily on external consultants. The platform centralizes data and automates workflows, ensuring that users have immediate access to essential information, which aids in effective decision-making and compliance oversight.

ItemMaster

Series A in 2016
ItemMaster is a prominent solutions provider in the United States, specializing in the creation, management, and distribution of consumer brand content within the growing retail and e-commerce sectors. The company offers a brand-verified product content platform that allows consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies to verify, enrich, and share their product information. This platform facilitates the management of custom branded content for distribution across various channels, enhancing brand visibility and driving sales in both online and offline markets. By streamlining the way brands activate their product portfolios, ItemMaster supports companies in effectively reaching consumers in an increasingly digital landscape.

ALL IN ORDER

Seed Round in 2016
ALL IN ORDER is a home service company that leverages technology to make the decision making easy and the decluttering effortless. Their team creates sharable portfolios of belongings faster than anyone. Their technology unlocks the value of items so you can make decluttering decisions faster than ever. And the stuff you want to rid of is effortlessly recycled, reused, and resold — so you can be sure that your minimizing isn’t maximizing someone else’s problem.

pulseData

Venture Round in 2016
pulseData, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing machine learning software tailored for healthcare providers. The company's platform leverages adaptive and predictive data science tools to identify patients at risk of adverse medical outcomes, enabling healthcare organizations to deliver targeted care to those who need it most. By analyzing vast amounts of data, including individual patient information and population patterns, pulseData aids care management teams in providing timely and effective interventions. This approach not only enhances patient care but also aims to reduce preventable illnesses and optimize medical cost savings for healthcare enterprises.

Pluto TV

Series B in 2016
Pluto TV is a free streaming television service that offers over 100 live channels and a vast library of on-demand movies. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the platform partners with major television networks, movie studios, publishers, and digital media companies to provide a diverse range of content, including news, sports, lifestyle programming, cartoons, and trending digital series. Accessible via mobile apps, web browsers, and connected TV devices, Pluto TV attracts millions of viewers each month, making it a leading choice for free entertainment in the United States. As a subsidiary of Viacom International Inc., Pluto TV continues to expand its offerings and reach a broad audience.

Tock

Series A in 2016
Tock, Inc. operates a comprehensive platform designed for managing reservations, guest interactions, and table logistics for restaurants, wineries, and pop-up venues worldwide. Established in 2014 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Tock provides a multifaceted system that allows users to manage reservations, delivery, and event planning while capturing essential guest information to develop targeted marketing strategies. The platform includes features such as automated waitlists, text confirmations, and customizable booking options like wine pairings and cookbooks. Additionally, Tock integrates with various reservation systems and marketing tools, enabling seamless connections with social media platforms like Google, Facebook, and Instagram. This service is tailored for hospitality businesses of all sizes, facilitating efficient management of bookings and operational reporting.

M1 Finance

Seed Round in 2016
M1 Finance is a developer of a money management platform used to automate the investing process. Its platform allows users to invest automatically for free in a custom stock and ETF portfolio, helps to borrow a low-cost line of credit, and also provides digital banking that integrates with investments that enable users to manage their money in sophisticated ways.

Datica

Series B in 2016
Datica is a cloud-based healthcare platform established in 2013 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company specializes in facilitating clinical data exchange for highly regulated industries, particularly in healthcare. Datica's platform enables developers to implement cloud-based user management, secure messaging, and data storage without the complexities of server configuration. This functionality supports the integration of electronic health records (EHR) and ensures compliance with industry regulations. Datica serves a diverse clientele, ranging from mid-to-late-stage startups to Fortune 100 companies, helping them manage sensitive information effectively while streamlining their operations and enhancing data interoperability.

Catalytic

Series A in 2016
Catalytic Inc. provides a cloud-based automation platform designed to enhance business processes by eliminating repetitive data processing tasks. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Naperville, the company allows users to create intelligent automation solutions without coding. Its platform integrates various technologies, enabling businesses to automate tasks such as document generation, data collection, and system integration. By coordinating the efforts of people, bots, and artificial intelligence, Catalytic empowers employees to focus on more meaningful work, thereby improving efficiency and productivity. Clients, including Bosch and Dentsu Aegis Network, have leveraged Catalytic’s solutions to enhance their operations, deliver superior customer experiences, and increase profitability.

project44

Series A in 2016
Project44, Inc. is a technology company that provides a cloud-based visibility platform tailored for shippers and third-party logistics providers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, with an office in Paris, the company offers a suite of solutions that includes pricing, routing, scheduling, tracking, exception management, digital documentation, and payment processing. By connecting to over 175,000 carriers globally and supporting various transportation modes—such as parcel, final-mile, less-than-truckload, truckload, rail, intermodal, and ocean—project44 enhances operational efficiencies and reduces costs. Its platform enables organizations to improve shipping performance and offers a comprehensive view of the shipment life cycle, allowing businesses to act swiftly on insights gained from real-time data.

Mimir

Debt Financing in 2016
Mimir Corporation provides Mimir Platform, a cloud based platform to help instructors and students by moving the computer science classroom online and adding automation. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. As of December 17, 2019, Mimir Corporation operates as a subsidiary of HackerRank.

Predata

Venture Round in 2016
Predata, Inc. is a predictive analytics company that focuses on political, financial, and market risk intelligence on a global scale. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, it offers a cloud-based platform that allows customers to visualize and anticipate real-time shifts in online discussions relevant to their interests. The platform includes the Predata volatility index, which measures political volatility by analyzing digital conversations across various social media and collaborative sources. Additionally, Predata provides custom signals tailored to specific topics and a comprehensive analysis platform that visualizes these signals alongside asset prices, computes correlations, and accesses predictive modeling capabilities. The company's use of machine learning techniques enables it to uncover predictive behaviors, offering quantitative measurements of digital concern and indicators for potential risk events in different countries or subjects.

data.world

Venture Round in 2016
Data.World, Inc. operates an open data platform that facilitates the discovery and understanding of data across various sectors, including finance, education, and environment. Founded in 2015 and based in Austin, Texas, the platform allows users to minimize data wrangling, ingest and export diverse formats, and share insights in context, thereby enhancing collaboration and visibility in data projects. It features a cloud-native data catalog that connects siloed data with consistent business concepts, making it accessible for all users, not just data specialists. Data.World also hosts a large collaborative data community, where participants engage in projects ranging from social bot detection to data journalism. As a Public Benefit Corporation, Data.World aims to balance its mission with shareholder interests, promoting ethical data practices and fostering an inclusive environment for experimentation and accountability.

Wise Apple

Convertible Note in 2016
Wise Apple specializes in providing fresh, custom, pre-packaged lunches and snacks delivered directly to homes, alleviating the daily challenges parents encounter when preparing their children's meals. Established in 2016 by Rebecca Sholiton and Nate Cooper, the company focuses on creating chef-crafted, nutritious options that are kid-approved and cater to various dietary preferences, including gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free choices. The service emphasizes fun and healthy eating for children, aiming to make nutritious food appealing to kids. By leveraging a web and mobile-based platform, Wise Apple offers personalized meal options designed by nutritionists, ensuring that children receive healthy, tailored lunches delivered promptly.

Hint Health

Seed Round in 2016
Hint Health Inc. develops a membership management platform for direct care providers. Its platform comprises tools that streamline membership administration and billing for providers and their patient, employer, and health plan clients. The company's offers plans such as essentials, plus, pro, and enterprise. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Luxury Garage Sale

Series A in 2016
Luxury Garage Sale, Inc. is a consignment boutique and e-commerce platform based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in the sale of luxury designer clothing, shoes, handbags, and jewelry. Established in 2010, the company offers a curated selection of high-end fashion items, including bags, dresses, jackets, accessories, and costume jewelry, ensuring a unique shopping experience for consumers. Luxury Garage Sale operates physical stores in Chicago, Highland Park, and Dallas, while also providing an online platform for customers to access standout items from renowned luxury brands. The company focuses on offering luxury fashion at accessible prices through its consignment model, allowing customers to enjoy premium products while promoting sustainability in fashion.

project44

Seed Round in 2016
Project44, Inc. is a technology company that provides a cloud-based visibility platform tailored for shippers and third-party logistics providers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, with an office in Paris, the company offers a suite of solutions that includes pricing, routing, scheduling, tracking, exception management, digital documentation, and payment processing. By connecting to over 175,000 carriers globally and supporting various transportation modes—such as parcel, final-mile, less-than-truckload, truckload, rail, intermodal, and ocean—project44 enhances operational efficiencies and reduces costs. Its platform enables organizations to improve shipping performance and offers a comprehensive view of the shipment life cycle, allowing businesses to act swiftly on insights gained from real-time data.

Upkey

Seed Round in 2016
Upkey is an online platform founded in 2016 and based in Chicago, Illinois, that offers digital tools and resources aimed at enhancing student employability. It serves as a unique student incubator, providing virtual internship programs, personal branding services, and professional development materials. Upkey's platform enables students to create effective resumes, refine their pitching skills, and improve their professional image. By connecting users with a broad network of job opportunities and on-demand services tailored to their professional needs, Upkey helps students better prepare for successful transitions into the workforce.

Kapow

Venture Round in 2016
Kapow is an online marketplace that connects companies with unique venues for booking client events in real-time. By offering a curated selection of venues, Kapow provides an efficient platform for companies to plan, manage, and execute events aimed at acquiring, engaging, and retaining clients. The service covers all aspects of event management at no additional cost, allowing companies to concentrate on building client relationships and measuring the success of their events. Concurrently, venues benefit by filling their spaces during non-peak hours and attracting corporate business. This dual approach enhances the event planning experience for both companies and venues.

ItemMaster

Seed Round in 2016
ItemMaster is a prominent solutions provider in the United States, specializing in the creation, management, and distribution of consumer brand content within the growing retail and e-commerce sectors. The company offers a brand-verified product content platform that allows consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies to verify, enrich, and share their product information. This platform facilitates the management of custom branded content for distribution across various channels, enhancing brand visibility and driving sales in both online and offline markets. By streamlining the way brands activate their product portfolios, ItemMaster supports companies in effectively reaching consumers in an increasingly digital landscape.

Sunbit

Seed Round in 2016
Sunbit, Inc. is a technology company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in installment financing solutions to enhance the purchasing experience. Founded in 2016, the company provides a platform that allows consumers to split their purchases into manageable payments, reducing stress at the point of sale. Sunbit's services cater to a diverse range of industries, including auto repair, veterinary care, eye care, dental services, and specialty healthcare. Utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, Sunbit's technology facilitates quick approvals for a broad spectrum of credit profiles. Additionally, the company supplies retailers with tablets, scanners, and signage, along with informational materials for customers, ensuring a seamless integration of its financing solutions into various service environments.

eRelevance

Series A in 2016
eRelevance Corporation provides technology-enabled marketing automation services to small and medium-sized businesses, utilizing various digital communication channels such as email, text, web, and social media to generate leads. Founded in 2013 and based in Austin, Texas, the company focuses on industries including healthcare, marketing, and real estate. eRelevance combines advanced technology with expert marketing strategies, offering a cost-effective solution that simplifies the marketing process for its clients. By eliminating the need for complex software tools and high consulting fees, eRelevance aims to deliver significant returns on investment, averaging 16 times the monthly potential for its customers.

Havenly

Series A in 2016
Havenly, Inc. specializes in providing online interior design services that cater to a diverse range of budgets. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with an additional location in Boston, Massachusetts, Havenly connects users with professional interior designers who create personalized designs based on individual style and space. Clients complete online style surveys and can upload photos of their spaces for consultation. Following the design process, users can purchase furniture and decorative items directly through Havenly's platform, which features a wide selection from numerous retailers at competitive prices. The company is recognized as a leading player in the online interior design market, working with a large network of vetted designers across the United States.

Truss

Seed Round in 2016
Truss Holdings, Inc. develops and operates an online commercial real estate (CRE) tech platform. It helps small and medium businesses find, tour and lease office, co-working, industrial, and retail space. The company’ platform uses machine learning to help find properties that best fit a company’s needs. It allows businesses in virtually tour the listings, negotiate price, and sign lease documents all on its site. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Catalytic

Seed Round in 2016
Catalytic Inc. provides a cloud-based automation platform designed to enhance business processes by eliminating repetitive data processing tasks. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Naperville, the company allows users to create intelligent automation solutions without coding. Its platform integrates various technologies, enabling businesses to automate tasks such as document generation, data collection, and system integration. By coordinating the efforts of people, bots, and artificial intelligence, Catalytic empowers employees to focus on more meaningful work, thereby improving efficiency and productivity. Clients, including Bosch and Dentsu Aegis Network, have leveraged Catalytic’s solutions to enhance their operations, deliver superior customer experiences, and increase profitability.

Visibly

Series A in 2016
Visibly, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in online eye examination services for patients in the United States. Founded in 2013 and previously known as Opternative, the company offers a digital vision test that allows users to obtain a prescription for glasses or contact lenses from any location and at any time. This test is designed to be convenient and accessible, enabling patients to renew their prescriptions easily. While the Visibly Digital Acuity Product provides supportive recommendations, it is important for users to supply accurate information, as this data is essential for the eye care provider's assessment. The company also offers its digital vision testing technology to optometrists, ophthalmologists, and optical service providers, facilitating eye care access during challenging circumstances.

Pearachute

Seed Round in 2016
Pearachute is a monthly membership service designed to help families engage in meaningful activities with their children. It connects parents to a variety of kids' classes and activity centers, including options like ballet, swimming, music, and sports. The platform allows families to explore different activities that align with their schedules, providing flexibility and convenience in booking classes. By offering a diverse range of options, Pearachute aims to enhance family time through enjoyable experiences tailored to individual routines.

Blitsy

Series B in 2016
Blitsy, Inc. operates as an online retailer of arts and crafts. The company also offers craft suppliers with digital promotion services. Blitsy, Inc. was founded in 2011 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. As of November 13, 2017, Blitsy, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Nicole Crafts LLC.

Grace

Seed Round in 2016
Grace is a California-based funeral company that specializes in providing comprehensive end-of-life services. Founded in 2015, the company offers a range of options including cremation, burial, and transportation of remains, as well as necessary permits, embalming, and preparation services. Grace also provides various memorialization products such as caskets, urns, prayer cards, and engraved grave markers. In addition to immediate care services like digital death notifications and customizable funeral invitations, the company supports families with ongoing care options, including identity theft protection, mail forwarding, and grief counseling. By assisting clients in navigating the complexities of end-of-life planning, Grace aims to deliver peace of mind in a challenging time, addressing needs ranging from hospice care to estate management.

healthfinch

Series A in 2016
Healthfinch's Practice Automation Platform, Charlie, leverages EMR data to automate, delegate and simplify routine, repeatable tasks, like prescription refill requests, visit planning, diagnostics results management, and more. Its Charlie Practice Automation Platform integrates seamlessly with Allscripts, Epic, and athena EMRs to automate the prescription refill request workflow, assist in pre-visit planning, and identify care gaps. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.

Oration

Series A in 2015
Oration PBC is a cloud-based platform that offers prescription savings services to individuals and organizations across the United States. The platform facilitates the management of prescription transactions and provides users with pricing information for their medications. Additionally, it analyzes prescription claims from companies, delivering solutions that help both businesses and employees reduce their prescription expenses. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Foster City, California, Oration PBC has gained significant traction in the healthcare sector, analyzing over one billion dollars in healthcare transactions in collaboration with major corporations. The company aims to address the complexities of the American healthcare system by creating impactful solutions for its users.

Havenly

Series A in 2015
Havenly, Inc. specializes in providing online interior design services that cater to a diverse range of budgets. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with an additional location in Boston, Massachusetts, Havenly connects users with professional interior designers who create personalized designs based on individual style and space. Clients complete online style surveys and can upload photos of their spaces for consultation. Following the design process, users can purchase furniture and decorative items directly through Havenly's platform, which features a wide selection from numerous retailers at competitive prices. The company is recognized as a leading player in the online interior design market, working with a large network of vetted designers across the United States.

Infinite io

Venture Round in 2015
Infinite io, Inc. is an innovative company focused on transforming the data storage landscape. Based in Austin, Texas and established in 2012, it offers the NSC-110, a network-based storage controller designed to optimize data management for organizations. The company's software efficiently migrates inactive data to cloud storage while retaining frequently accessed data on-site, allowing users seamless access to their information. This approach addresses the significant challenge of managing the exponential growth of inactive data, which often consumes a large portion of IT budgets. Infinite io’s technology combines Flash memory with cloud storage, enhancing performance for active data while offering a cost-effective solution for the ever-increasing volume of stored information.

Bound

Series A in 2015
Bound provides a website personalization platform that delivers powerful insights by combining data on known and anonymous web visitors. It is an audience profiling, segmentation, and personalization solution. The platform delivers powerful insights by combining data on known and anonymous audiences, leveraging over 30 data partners including LinkedIn and Bombora. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Austin, Texas.

SpotHero

Series B in 2015
SpotHero Inc. provides a digital platform for reserving off-street parking in North America, aiming to alleviate urban congestion by streamlining the parking process. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Detroit and operations in Toronto, the company offers a mobile application and website that enable drivers to locate, compare, and book discounted parking spots. Users can easily access information about nearby parking facilities, facilitating a more efficient parking experience and reducing the time spent searching for parking. SpotHero also collaborates with mobility companies to integrate parking solutions into their services, enhancing overall convenience for users.

MyAlerts

Series A in 2015
MyAlerts (formerly TrackIf) is a Customer Engagement Platform that allows site users to subscribe to personal alerts on nearly any page of their website based on changes or trigger events that they want. This provides customer-driven marketing that performs 5x to 10x better than mass marketing online. They work with some of the top retailers, travel, classifieds, and news sites to help drive their users back 5x to 10x more by letting them self-personalize the updates they want on their sites, such as price alerts, new item alerts, product availability alerts, review alerts, customer support alerts, and more. Instead of investing millions into personalization technology, MyAlerts is a cloud-based solution that let's sites turn on user-personalized alerting nearly instantly with dramatic results. Similar to how DVR's changed TV viewing by allowing users to "tune in" to what they want, when they want, MyAlerts allows your users to do the same thing which drives 100% relevant updates to them which will increase repeat visits and give you visibility to your users demand and future purchase intent.

XOR Data Exchange

Series A in 2015
XOR Data Exchange, Inc. has developed a permission-based data exchange platform aimed at addressing fraud and credit risk issues in the financial services and communications sectors. By enabling data owners to share information securely, the platform allows organizations to optimize and monetize their data while maintaining ownership and control. XOR Data Exchange also offers solutions to combat identity theft, including a compromised identity exchange and a patent-pending technology called Lumen, which identifies personal information on the Internet, including dark web sources. The company serves various clients, including credit card issuers, small business lenders, and sectors such as wireless and cable industries. Founded in 2014, XOR Data Exchange is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

G2

Series A in 2015
G2 is a platform to share business software reviews in real-time. It leverages more than 425,000 user reviews to drive better purchasing decisions. G2 is used by business professionals, buyers, investors, and analysts to select the best software and services based on peer reviews and synthesized social data. The company was founded in 2012 and is based out of Chicago, Illinois.

Overdog

Venture Round in 2015
Overdog is a social matchmaking platform designed to enhance the online multiplayer gaming experience by connecting like-minded gamers. The company's mobile app facilitates matchmaking based on shared interests, including sports, music, movies, gaming, celebrities, and websites. By focusing on these commonalities, Overdog aims to help users find better teammates and opponents, fostering a more enjoyable and engaging gaming environment.

Rakuten Americas

Series B in 2015
Curbside makes it easy to find, buy and pickup products at nearby stores. The Curbside app searches realtime local inventory across retailers and uses location-based technologies to alert stores when a customer is arriving for a pickup. Curbside helps consumers quickly get what they need and helps retailers better serve their increasingly mobile centric customers.
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