Right Side Capital Management is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, established in 2010. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing exclusively on the pre-seed round of technology startups. Right Side Capital Management aims to support companies with capital-efficient business models that are typically located outside major hubs like the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City. The firm invests in a range of technology sectors, including internet and cloud technologies, and operates primarily within the United States and Canada, with occasional investments in Western Europe, Israel, Australia, and New Zealand. Right Side Capital Management conducts 75 to 100 investments annually, with portfolio companies spanning 19 states. The firm seeks to provide a clear response to entrepreneurs within two weeks, with investments generally ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 and pre-money valuations between $1 million and $3 million.
Xcellent Life is building the Xcellent Life Cloud Platform (XLCP), which will be the central nervous system for connecting biometric sensors, mobile applications, & software systems for healthcare & wellness applications. Xcellent Life will revolutionize healthcare and wellness by using real-time data from a broad array of sources.
HealthOpX L.L.C. is a company that has developed an online platform aimed at assisting patients and community health workers in managing social determinants of health. Founded in 2018 and based in East Lansing, Michigan, HealthOpX provides various services, including health appointment assistance, checklists, caregiver guidance, and access to community resources. The platform focuses on improving the health of at-risk patients through predictive analytics, facilitating care coordination, enhancing medical adherence, and boosting patient engagement. By offering these tools, HealthOpX enables healthcare practitioners to deliver quality care outcomes more conveniently and cost-effectively, ultimately benefiting patients, hospitals, and caregivers alike.
AION Prosthetics develops a prosthetic system designed to provide an adjustable, durable, and affordable future for amputees. The company's unique approach to robotics and socket design creates an adjustable system that starts at the residual limb. AION Prosthetics was founded in 2021 and based in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Olimp Corp. is a technology company that operates a platform designed to facilitate the connection between carriers and warehouses. Founded in 2019 and based in Long Grove, Illinois, the platform enables users to quickly find temporary storage solutions or cross-docking services within a network of warehouses. This service addresses a significant challenge in the supply chain, where approximately 200,000 trucks face delays or rejections daily due to the lack of immediate short-term storage options. By streamlining the process of locating available warehousing services, Olimp Corp. offers a more efficient and cost-effective alternative to traditional methods, which often involve time-consuming searches and phone calls. The company charges a 15% transaction fee for its services, significantly reducing the time and effort required for carriers to secure necessary storage and distribution solutions.
AION Prosthetics develops a prosthetic system designed to provide an adjustable, durable, and affordable future for amputees. The company's unique approach to robotics and socket design creates an adjustable system that starts at the residual limb. AION Prosthetics was founded in 2021 and based in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Tip a ScRxipt is a mobile payment service dedicated to assisting vulnerable communities by enabling people to cover the costs of medical prescriptions. The company has developed an application that allows users to send or request funds specifically for medical expenses, including prescribed medications, medical supplies, and equipment at pharmacies. This service facilitates financial support among friends and family, ensuring that individuals can more easily manage their medical bills and access necessary healthcare resources. By focusing exclusively on pharmacies, Tip a ScRxipt combines technological innovation with social responsibility to address critical health-related financial challenges.
Bumper makes investing more engaging and accessible for Gen Z teenagers. Bumper has taken a traditional custodial investment account, typically built for and run by the parents, and put the focus on younger teenagers. Kids are able to find companies and ETFs they want to own, learn about the security through news articles and analysis, and request the trade. Bumper also gives the account sponsor, typically parents or guardians, safety guardrails and controls to encourage healthy investing habits.
Thaddeus Medical Systems, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Rochester, Minnesota, specializing in temperature-regulating devices designed for the safe transportation of sensitive medical materials, such as blood, bone marrow, and laboratory samples. Founded in 2015, the company develops connected hardware that monitors and controls the temperature of biomedical samples and therapeutic products during transit. Thaddeus Medical's products enhance the integrity of blood products, biological therapies, and controlled substances, ensuring they remain secure and effective throughout the supply chain. By improving temperature management, the company supports hospitals and pharmacies in achieving better health outcomes for patients.
Debtle helps resolve financial obligations in a quick, transparent, and frictionless manner. The company is based in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and founded in 2019
FANTM develops an AI-based and wearable neuro-computer interface for gesture sensing. The wearable is a battery-powered, non-invasive sensor array that is easily worn by the user to wirelessly transmit measurements of neuromuscular activity and motion. It enables users to interact with their computers and other systems intuitively, powered by sensor fusion and machine learning. The FANTM development platform is designed for professionals and hobbyists alike to drive controls in games, powered prosthetics, VR, teleoperation, and more. It was co-founded in 2020 by Finn Kuusisto and Ezra Boley in Madison, Wisconsin.
Lucendity is a loan comparison shopping service that helps consumers acquire loans at banks that align with their financial goals. It provides borrowers with multiple financing products including personal loans, residential mortgage loans, education loans, and auto loans. Users need to apply for a loan via its online lending platform by providing necessary personal details, and upon credit approval, it connects borrowers with multiple lending partners to choose from a range of financing products based on lending criteria. Tanya Ferrell established the company in 2020 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
RevKeep offers software that helps healthcare providers simplify the post-payment medical audit process. The company's software centralizes the claims management and audit response process, as well as tracks, completes, and submits necessary audit responses, meeting critical deadlines. RevKeep is headquartered in Birmingham, Michigan in 2017.
Castle One is an operator of a cybersecurity platform dedicated to empowering small businesses. The company's platform takes complex features and transmutes them into digestible and actionable steps, thereby enabling small enterprises to make it easy to protect their devices, passwords, and emails.
Full Reign is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in a recommendation platform for hair-care products. The platform aims to enhance consumer experience by providing tailored product suggestions based on individual needs and preferences. By leveraging technology, Full Reign seeks to streamline the process of finding suitable hair-care solutions, making it easier for users to navigate the vast array of available products in the market.
Prophit.ai, Inc. is a company based in Cleveland, Ohio, that specializes in machine learning solutions aimed at enhancing sales and use tax decision-making and compliance. Founded in 2019, Prophit.ai has developed a tax exemption platform that leverages advanced algorithms to determine the taxability of various items across U.S. states. The company's technology utilizes comprehensive datasets, with a particular focus on line item descriptions, to provide accurate taxability assessments. By performing reverse audits, Prophit.ai assists corporations in preventing unnecessary overpayment of sales tax, which can amount to billions of dollars each year. This innovative approach not only helps clients maintain compliance but also addresses tax-related challenges during purchasing processes.
SpellBound uses augmented reality to get patients to cooperate with medical treatment to reduce risks for patients and costs for hospitals. The company is used in top hospitals in the country to manage pain and anxiety and to engage with physical rehabilitation. They transform distraction therapy tools, patient education materials, and hospital spaces into 3D interactive digital experiences. SpellBound works with the iOS and Android devices that are already used by hospital therapists and families to bring books, spaces, and printed materials to 3D life. It was founded in 2015 and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States.
SpellBound uses augmented reality to get patients to cooperate with medical treatment to reduce risks for patients and costs for hospitals. The company is used in top hospitals in the country to manage pain and anxiety and to engage with physical rehabilitation. They transform distraction therapy tools, patient education materials, and hospital spaces into 3D interactive digital experiences. SpellBound works with the iOS and Android devices that are already used by hospital therapists and families to bring books, spaces, and printed materials to 3D life. It was founded in 2015 and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States.
Hello Patients is a medical fintech service provider that aims to offer pricing transparency and payment efficiencies. Hello Patients' platform offers a clear and transparent option for patients. Increase patient responsibility collection rates and streamline your RCM effectiveness. From point of service to recurring payments the company's platform will allow the user to manage repayment effectively. The company was founded in 2019 and based in Springfield, Illinois.
Drugviu combine data from FDA clinical trials, with physician and pharmacist expertise plus demographic relevant crowdsourced reviews to give you and your family trusted medication information. They have intentionally focused on Asian, Black, Latino and Native American populations because these groups have traditionally been underrepresented in medicine starting with clinical trials to measuring outcomes. They strongly believe everyone is important and everyone’s experiences matter. They believe that information is power not just for one’s self but when shared can really change communities.
Omnicure Inc. is a telemedicine service provider focused on delivering critical care to patients in intensive care units across medical facilities. Established in 2016 and based in Ladue, Missouri, the company offers a mobile platform that connects ICU teams with remote critical care physicians, facilitating immediate care for critically ill patients anytime and anywhere. This innovative and scalable solution enhances the efficiency and productivity of healthcare providers, allowing them to manage patient care effectively from smartphones or workstations. Omnicure's approach not only streamlines ICU workflows but also provides significant cost savings for hospitals, making it an appealing option within the spectrum of inpatient care.
Altin Labs
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Developing a machine monitoring solution that enables manufacturers to monitor the performance of manufacturing equipment in real time for predictive maintenance. Its first product, Altin Links, allows manufacturers to capture electrical, mechanical, optical and other data from their machines and send the data to the cloud.
Cloudux, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2019 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It specializes in developing a software platform designed to simplify the creation, management, and deployment of code within multi-cloud environments. This platform enables software engineers, even those without extensive cloud development knowledge, to efficiently build and deploy serverless and containerized applications across various cloud providers. By eliminating the risk of vendor lock-in, Cloudux empowers users to operate flexibly in distributed networks, enhancing productivity and streamlining the coding process.
Rentgrata, Inc. is a Chicago-based online rental platform that facilitates apartment leasing through a mobile application. Launched in 2016, the app connects users with current residents and property managers, allowing users to browse and filter apartment listings by price and room specifications. It also enables potential renters to engage in conversations with current residents and ask questions about the apartments. A unique feature of Rentgrata is its focus on referral rewards, where current renters can benefit from property management referral programs by earning rewards when new tenants lease an apartment through their recommendations. The application is available on the App Store and serves the needs of property owners, managers, and residents alike.
Tango’s suite of applications provides data and analytics to alcohol brands by leveraging proprietary data from consumers’ purchases at their favorite bars and breweries. Alcohol brands unlock insights on consumer preferences and purchasing behavior. Bars and breweries increase sales and save on processing fees. Consumers benefit from a seamless and secure purchasing process.
ilixer creates nutritionally-complete meals providing an optimal ratio of macronutrients and micronutrients from actual food. ilixer sells direct-to-consumer and wholesale through select retailers. ilixer is a Cincinnati-based, Delaware C-Corporation. Executive Summary available upon request.
Paxafe, Inc. specializes in developing innovative hardware and software solutions for packaging that enhance the security and traceability of high-value shipments. Founded in 2018 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company offers Internet of Things-enabled products that monitor and protect against theft and chain-of-custody failures in various sectors, including jewelry, electronics, and pharmaceuticals. Paxafe's comprehensive platform aggregates real-time parcel data, facilitating data-driven shipping insurance and enabling shippers and insurers to manage and salvage at-risk shipments effectively. By leveraging telematics and predictive analytics, Paxafe enhances risk management in supply chains, allowing for the automation of claims processes and improving operational efficiencies for businesses involved in B2B logistics.
Digs, Inc. operates a personal finance and guidance platform for home buying process and managing a house as an asset. The company offers Digs Saver, a platform to track savings goals, monitor credit, and provide information about the buying process. It also offers Digs Homeowner, a platform to monitor the value of a house, receive refinance alerts, and get guidance to optimize mortgage. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. As of October 15, 2020, Digs, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of OJO Labs Inc.
Y Translator, Inc. develops speech to text translation software. It offers natural language processing to mimic professional captioners, auto-translation, auto-save, auto-punctuation, export options, and transcript. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in San Francisco, California.
Developer of a Web-based enterprise platform designed to empower life scientists with time and cost saving software for their high-quality product development workflow. The company's platform offers scientific and technological support to streamline workflow in areas as diverse as customer needs in agricultural biotechnology and helps scientists spend more time on answering biological questions, enabling biologists to efficiently manage, quickly analyze and easily visualize microbial genome sequence data.
KUHMUTE was created to help cities and Mobility Service Providers serve communities to the best of their abilities. They enable shared fleets to be more organized and reliably charged, eliminiating dreaded scooter clutter from the streets. Their hubs are proudly designed and manufactured in Flint, MI.
Just like how escooters and ebikes are shared, their charging infrastructure is also shared to allow for accessible power for escooters, ebikes, eskateboards and autonomous delivery robots. Coming to a city near you!
Autobon Holdings, Inc. specializes in developing vehicle assistance software aimed at enhancing fuel efficiency, safety, and operational effectiveness for truckers and fleet owners. The company's innovative technologies, including Autobon Visor and CargoCam, facilitate the tracking and monitoring of cargo and trucks, thereby improving overall logistics management. Founded in 2016 and based in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, Autobon is committed to transforming existing semi-trucks into safer and more automated vehicles. By providing a low-cost autopilot platform, Autobon empowers America's truck drivers and fleets to engage with the evolving landscape of autonomous transportation.
Lumanu, Inc. is a digital marketing platform that connects companies with brand ambassadors, focusing on the creator economy. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Oakland, California, with an additional office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Lumanu offers several solutions to facilitate collaboration between brands and creators. Its SocialCert solution enables influencers to share content and usage rights with marketers, while Content Manager allows for easy ingestion of influencer content. SmartBoost generates advertisements using influencer-created content, enhancing marketing effectiveness. Lumanu streamlines business transactions and payments for creators, ensuring they earn more and receive payments promptly. For businesses, the platform reduces friction in accessing exclusive creator intellectual property and first-party data, ultimately improving return on investment.
Fiveable, Inc. is an educational technology company founded in 2018 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It operates an interactive social learning platform designed specifically for Advanced Placement (AP) students and teachers. The platform facilitates engagement through live-streamed lessons, interactive discussions, and supportive communities, allowing students to connect with peers and educators. Fiveable offers resources across various subjects, including history, social science, STEM, and languages, to enhance academic and social-emotional learning. By fostering collaboration and interaction, Fiveable aims to create a dynamic educational environment that supports both teaching and learning outside of traditional classroom settings.
Pear simplifies retail marketing by connecting CPG advertisements directly with retailers.
Pear brings your digital marketing to life by adding a call to action. Consumers can purchase a product or claim an offer right from the ad, and Pear takes care of creating the connection to a local retailer who can fulfill the transaction. Pear collects your consumer’s information, so you’ll know your customers and their purchasing behavior better, while driving more sales for your products.
Norton Hurley operates an online platform created to provide adult absorbent briefs.
It provides monthly and tailored subscriptions and delivers absorbent briefs at the user's home, enabling people who suffer from incontinence to get access to absorbent briefs easily in a discrete manner.
David Woodbury established the company in Spearfish, South Dakota.
Advocatia Solutions, Inc. is a company based in Lake Bluff, Illinois, that specializes in providing benefit advocacy and enrollment software solutions tailored for hospitals and employers. Founded in 2016, Advocatia offers a range of tools, including Benefit Screening, Benefit Text, and Benefit Triage, designed to assist uninsured and underinsured patients in finding and securing available benefits. By partnering with Advocatia, hospitals can reduce bad debt, improve internal workflows, and create an audit trail of patient enrollment. The company's services not only facilitate access to healthcare options but also enable patients to seek necessary care following discharge, ultimately enhancing overall patient support and outcomes.
Gig Mobile is focused on the workers need in the future of work. We partner with some worlds biggest Service providers and gig work providers to help serve the needs of the Gig Economy. Our first product a phone plan for app-based car workers launched in 2018 and ran successful pilots with Lyft and EatStreet.
Civic Eagle develops software that helps companies discover and analyze legislation and regulations with no manual work. Civic Eagle's platform searches, tracks, and works with legislations across the country and does the discovery work so that policy advocates can focus on winning campaigns, thereby enabling clients to promote better democratic outcomes for people and their communities.
It was founded in 2015 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
4Degrees helps professionals build better relationships, and democratize access to social capital - driven by machine learning.
The company envisions to equalize opportunity by enabling you to build stronger professional relationships.
Its platform identifies the right connections for you to focus on, works with you to strengthen those relationships over time, and helps you activate your network when you need it.
TCARE, Inc. is a provider of a caregiver support software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution designed to prevent caregiver burnout. The company's cloud-based platform enables care professionals to assess the risk factors associated with family caregiver burnout and recommend timely interventions. TCARE's technology has demonstrated its effectiveness by saving significant costs for agencies such as the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, which reported over $10 million in savings through a pilot program that delayed nursing home admissions for caregivers by 18 to 24 months. By partnering with government and healthcare entities, TCARE focuses on helping family caregivers manage their responsibilities while allowing their loved ones to age in place. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.
StoryXpress Inc. is a company headquartered in Roselle, Illinois, that specializes in cloud-based video creation tools. Founded in 2017, it offers an API that allows businesses to seamlessly integrate video creation capabilities into their platforms, enabling the conversion of images, text, and video clips into promotional videos. This automation significantly reduces the time and cost associated with traditional video production, which can be prohibitively expensive for many retailers. By providing a web-based DIY application, StoryXpress empowers small and medium businesses to create high-quality promotional videos without requiring advanced video editing skills. This solution not only enhances the customer experience but also increases conversion rates on e-commerce websites by transforming existing product catalogs into engaging video content.
Seamless.ai provides a sales automation software intended to organize contacts and make them universally accessible and useful. Artificial intelligence that finds perfect email addresses, phone numbers and insights for all professionals powers its sales automation software, enabling users to automate their process of list building, contact research, data entry, and other forms of busy work that is necessary for sales.
SEEVA Technologies, Inc. manufactures visibility systems for commercial and passenger vehicle perception. Its solution uses visibility technologies to heat and apply washer fluid to clear off snow, ice, mud, sand, dirt and bugs. The company's product includes QwikTherm system that cleans vehicle’s sensors, cameras, radar, and windshield. SEEVA Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Fathom Drones Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, specializes in developing portable underwater drones designed for user-friendly exploration of aquatic environments. The company's flagship product, the Fathom One, allows users to control the drone via a smartphone application from a dry location, providing an innovative way to experience underwater life without getting wet. Equipped with an onboard camera and a turbine that directs water through its shell, the drone delivers live video feeds without lag, enhancing the exploration experience for consumers. Fathom aims to make underwater exploration accessible and affordable for a wide range of users.
PopCom, Inc. designs and manufactures vending machines for consumer products. PopCom, Inc. was formerly known as Solutions Vending International and changed its name to PopCom, Inc. in August 2018. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
Bybe, Inc. is a technology company based in Columbus, Ohio, that develops a mobile platform designed for retailers to manage alcohol promotions. Founded in 2017, Bybe's platform facilitates the management of offers for beer, wine, and spirits, catering to both leading adult beverage brands and retailers. The company’s vertically integrated technology streamlines the process of offer creation, distribution, validation, remittance, and customer support, while also providing data visualization tools. Bybe specializes in ensuring compliance with state-specific regulations for alcohol promotions and focuses on enhancing retail integration and user experience. The platform aims to simplify digital alcohol promotions, enabling brands and retailers to connect effectively with consumers through engaging digital programs.
Grit Virtual is a first-in-class schedule generator for construction. Grit provides the most reliable and responsive workflows for construction planning available. Crew leaders can independently estimate durations, crew size, and cross-trade dependencies. This unlocks an industry-first level of granularity. They take the input data and automatically generate the most effective workflows, too complex for any human planner. Through their scheduling dashboards, they give construction professionals insight to make more informed decisions than ever before.
Upsie Technology Inc. specializes in providing a mobile application that simplifies the process of purchasing extended warranties for consumer electronics and appliances. Founded in 2015 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the app allows users to buy warranties for a wide range of products, including TVs, laptops, headphones, home appliances, and cameras. Upsie offers competitive pricing without the high markups typically associated with warranty sales, presenting all coverage options transparently within the app. Users can easily manage their warranties, initiate claims, and even scan barcodes while shopping to view available options for specific items. The app also features a function for photographing and storing receipts, enhancing the user experience by keeping all warranty information organized and accessible.
StoryXpress Inc. is a company headquartered in Roselle, Illinois, that specializes in cloud-based video creation tools. Founded in 2017, it offers an API that allows businesses to seamlessly integrate video creation capabilities into their platforms, enabling the conversion of images, text, and video clips into promotional videos. This automation significantly reduces the time and cost associated with traditional video production, which can be prohibitively expensive for many retailers. By providing a web-based DIY application, StoryXpress empowers small and medium businesses to create high-quality promotional videos without requiring advanced video editing skills. This solution not only enhances the customer experience but also increases conversion rates on e-commerce websites by transforming existing product catalogs into engaging video content.
Vector Legal Method is a software-as-a-service litigation management platform, designed for lawyers by lawyers. Vector is the first collaborative platform that gives in-house attorneys centralized control of all their litigation cases. Through our proprietary technology, corporate legal departments gain: visibility into outside counsel activity, instant access to case information, increased control over the litigation process, and valuable time to refocus on strategic projects, all while significantly reducing billable costs.
Zego Inc. is a technology company based in Kansas City, Missouri, that specializes in creating a smart amenity platform designed for apartment communities. Founded in 2017 and previously known as CasaiQ Inc., Zego develops an application that integrates smart home devices, enabling residents to connect seamlessly with property management, maintenance services, and a marketplace for local offerings. The platform enhances resident engagement and facilitates the sale of additional services within apartment complexes. As of May 2019, Zego operates as a subsidiary of PayLease LLC, further expanding its capabilities in the property management sector.
Elemetric, Inc. provides an API service for the blockchain Internet, which creates a marketplace that bridges data on the Internet and data used in blockchain applications. It offers Elemetric, a data platform for blockchain applications that enables companies with APIs/data feeds to improve their network/monetize their data by listing it on the marketplace to companies building blockchain apps. The company serves various industries to improve the applications built by blockchain developers. Elemetric, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Immersed Inc. is a company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializing in Virtual Reality (VR) workplace productivity software. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on developing technologies that eliminate barriers to remote work, aiming to enhance productivity and improve the overall work experience. Immersed's software enables laptops to connect with mobile devices, allowing distributed teams to collaborate in a shared VR environment. This innovative approach seeks to transform the way people work, promoting efficiency and creating a more enjoyable workplace experience.
Immersed Inc. is a company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializing in Virtual Reality (VR) workplace productivity software. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on developing technologies that eliminate barriers to remote work, aiming to enhance productivity and improve the overall work experience. Immersed's software enables laptops to connect with mobile devices, allowing distributed teams to collaborate in a shared VR environment. This innovative approach seeks to transform the way people work, promoting efficiency and creating a more enjoyable workplace experience.
At Abode, they all come to work every day because they want to solve the biggest problem in residential real estate. When you buy a home, it is usually the largest transaction of your life to date and the process is stressful and complicated. Home buyers are required to hire a team of professionals to help them get financing, find the best house, get it insured, manage all of the associated paperwork... The list goes on and on. The way this is currently done is manual and antiquated. Their team learned from personal experience that this process was simply too painful in its current form. They saw enough up close and personal to know that much of the stress and confusion could be solved by creating easy-to-use software to guide everyone in the process and enable buyers and the professionals to collaborate in real-time. Throughout the history of real estate, people have used more and more data to make better decisions. Yet in the past, most of that data has been hard to access or even understand as it was held in the hands of the few. Their mission is to make this data more transparent and easy to understand for everybody (not just real estate agents).
Strayos is a 3D aerial intelligence platform for Mining and Quarry blasting operations to reduce cost, improve productivity and safety by providing highly accurate survey data analytics. Strayos is a powerful data analytics software designed to maximize operational excellence. Founded in 2016 to service the quarry and blasting space, they have since expanded to provide integrated solutions for the civil engineering and mining industries. Strayos utilizes aerial intelligence to uncover actionable insights for businesses of all sizes.
A Techstars Chicago 2015 Company
Specless empowers publishers and advertisers to evolve beyond standard display ad formats and rich media inventory and begin bringing a more valuable advertising experience to market.
Through a proprietary API and creative toolkit, Specless fundamentally separates the specifications of how an ad functions and appears from the creative content itself. This allows publishers to innovate at their own pace by selling differentiated ad formats while simultaneously increasing an advertiser's ability to scale complex creative campaigns across an endless variety of media and platforms.
Fomo Products, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Norton, Ohio, specializing in low pressure polyurethane foam insulation, sealants, adhesives, and spray foam systems. The company offers a diverse range of products, including PU gun and straw sealants, spray foam systems, and various accessories like heating systems and dispensing units. Fomo also provides consultation and technical services related to polyurethane products, along with online education and marketing support for distributors. The company serves a wide array of markets, including residential, commercial, industrial, and specialty sectors, distributing its products both domestically and internationally. Founded in 1975, Fomo is a subsidiary of ICP Adhesives and Sealants, Inc.
Fueloyal, Inc. specializes in manufacturing GPS fleet tracking devices and fuel management equipment, with a focus on addressing issues in the trucking industry. Founded in 2015 and based in Bloomingdale, Illinois, the company offers innovative products, including the patented Smart Fuel Cap, which prevents fuel theft and card misuse. This device integrates smart hardware and software to provide trucking companies with comprehensive protection against fuel-related losses. Additionally, the Smart Fuel Cap collects and analyzes data from sensors on trucks, enabling companies to optimize fuel purchases and potentially save up to $950 per truck each month. Fueloyal's solutions encompass GPS tracking and asset tracking, ensuring real-time location monitoring, alerts, and enhanced asset security for fleet operators.
Exit 7C Inc. is a digital retailer specializing in fuel and gas delivery services. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company operates a website and mobile application that enables users to sign up for gas delivery. Additionally, Exit 7C sells fuel at branded pumps located at traditional gas stations. The company serves various cities, including Milwaukee, St. Louis, Fort Wayne, Columbus, Houston, Durham, and San Diego. Beyond fuel delivery, Exit 7C also focuses on mobile payment solutions, fleet management, fuel management, and maintenance management, utilizing technology to enhance the efficiency of its services for transportation fleets.
PartySlate, Inc. operates a website for event professionals worldwide. Its platform enables users to browse, search, and save event ideas for weddings, fundraisers, mitzvahs, birthdays, milestones, holidays, corporate events, etc. posted by event professionals; and provides images from decor companies, event planners, caterers, photographers, venues, entertainers, and more. The company also connects users with event professionals. PartySlate, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Wise Apple makes life easier by making lunch better - delivering fresh, custom, pre-packaged, ready-to-serve lunches and snacks directly to your door. The service takes away the daily challenge and stress parents face when planning and packing their children's lunch. Wise Apple lunches are chef-crafted, and kid-approved using the highest quality, nutritious ingredients. The service offers items for a range of preferences including gluten-free, dairy-free and nut-free options. Launched in 2016, by Rebecca Sholiton and Nate Cooper, Wise Apple is on a mission to see food through kids eyes, making good-for-you food fun for kids.
CompleteSet, Inc. owns and operates an online marketplace for tracking, buying, and selling collectibles. The company allows users to buy and sells products in the areas of fashion, home and office, toys, souvenirs, games, food and beverage, and books. It offers solutions for males, unisex, and females. CompleteSet, Inc. was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
LogicGate, Inc. provides enterprise process automation solutions that enable organizations to streamline and manage risk and compliance activities. The company's main offering is an agile platform that allows users to create applications through a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface. This platform supports various functions, including enterprise risk management, regulatory change management, compliance management, incident management, and IT security risk management. LogicGate's technology is designed to help businesses address the challenges of disorganized processes, facilitating better collaboration and transparency across the organization. The company's clientele spans multiple industries, including software, fintech, telecommunications, banking, insurance, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and energy. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, LogicGate aims to reduce mission-critical risks and enhance compliance through its innovative solutions.
Bright Labs, Inc. provides a SaaS metrics and analytics platform that offers real-time metrics to increase subscription business. It tracks SaaS metrics, such as monthly recurring revenue, average revenue per account, lifetime value, and more. The company is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Jiobit is the world's smallest and longest lasting tracking solution. With a Jiobit device and smartphone app, parents (and pet parents) can find their loved ones anywhere: Indoors, outdoors, in over 120 countries and even in multi-level buildings. With weeks of battery life and a durable and discreet design, Jiobit is the world's smallest real-time location tracking product. The mobile app (run through a wireless subscription service) offers the most comprehensive set of monitoring and notification features available on the market. Overall, Jiobit gives parents peace of mind while allowing kids to be kids. The Jiobit team is comprised of seasoned engineers, designers, and marketers with a history of building innovative and disruptive consumer products and businesses. The team has logged a combined 150 patents from previous endeavors and developed and shipped products selling in the millions worldwide. We are proudly headquartered in Chicago, with a development center in Silicon Valley.
Nexosis, Inc. develops and provides an automated machine learning platform to enable data driven decisions. The company offers Axon, a machine learning platform which ingests multiple data sources to create actionable insights. It primarily serves retail, quick service restaurants, food/beverage, and consumer packaged goods industries. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Westerville, Ohio. As of July 10, 2018, Nexosis, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of DataRobot, Inc.
AddStructure offer a white-labeled natural language understanding (NLU) platform that Retailers and Brands can use to enable conversational commerce channels.
Each day, millions of consumers interact with AddStructure's products: Signal Search, Path, and Scaffold. Applications of their technology range from review summarization (distilling thousands of reviews of a product into digestible pros and cons) to a complete conversational commerce system (chatting with an intelligent digital assistant to find and purchase products).
Drive Spotter is a technology company building a video analytics platform for high-risk heavy industries. It helps drivers and fleets make life better on the road. The company focused on improving the bottom line for commercial fleets and their insurers. Their patent-pending technology provides significant cost-saving insights to fleet managers and has a clear path towards becoming a key licensed technology in the autonomous vehicle arena and a key data source for insurers, map providers, urban planners, and more. Drive Spotter was founded in 2015 and is based in Omaha, Nebraska, United States.
Spatial Labs, Inc. is a software company that specializes in integrating social layers into maps through a combination of human-driven analysis and machine-assisted technology. The firm develops solutions that enhance travel booking by embedding relevant information directly into existing maps, while also providing local insights through data analysis. Spatial Labs offers Xéro, a tool that incorporates spatial data into AI assistants for in-ear and in-vehicle use, enabling users to obtain answers to their questions. Additionally, the company focuses on urban planning by revealing the human aspects of cities. Founded in 2016 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Spatial Labs serves various industries, including travel booking, real estate, urban planning, and mobility. The company emphasizes the importance of human experience in data interpretation, employing ethnographic research techniques to reconnect data with its origins in human interactions.
GoKid Corporation develops mobile applications for carpooling for schools, teams, and active families in the United States. The company’s products include GoKid Carpool, an app that facilitates organization and management of carpools; GoKid Connect, a mobility software that connects schools and parents through a web portal and GoKid mobile app; and GoKid for Parents, an app for family carpooling. Its application allows parents to schedule and manage carpools with their trusted network of friends, families, and neighbors; and includes GPS-based tracking of cars, live mapping functionality, in-app texting, and automatic alerts. The company’s application can be accessed through smartphones and desktop. GoKid Corporation was incorporated in 2015 and is based in New York, New York with an additional office in Detroit, Michigan.
HAAS Alert is the leading mobility and smart city data service provider keeping emergency crews, drivers and the public safe through Cellular V2V (Vehicle-to-Vehicle) communication. Drivers and emergency crews use the information to avoid collisions and reduce traffic delays. The HAAS Alert Safety Cloud is a real-time data stream connecting first responders, commercial, municipal, and slow moving fleets with motorists, connected and autonomous vehicles. Connected "smart" communities use the service to inform infrastructure, planning and real-time traffic management. The company is currently working with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on advanced solutions and has support from leading safety organizations including NSC (National Safety Council), TSR (Together for Safer Roads), FAMA (Fire Apparatus Manufacturers' Association) and NFPA (National Fire Protection Association).
Passage Inc. is a company based in Detroit, Michigan, that specializes in providing a web and mobile application for ticketing and payments, allowing businesses to sell tickets both online and at the door. Founded in 2014, Passage focuses on niche event verticals, offering category-specific branding and features to enhance the user experience. Their platform is designed for small to mid-sized events, enabling users to book tickets through secure online payments. Notably, Passage has developed specialized solutions such as HauntPay, tailored for the haunted attraction industry, which exemplifies their commitment to meeting the unique needs of various event categories.
Lifecycle is an event-based, outbound communication platform for growth teams looking to acquire, convert & retain their first million customers. We allow digital businesses to test, measure & send optimized messages to their customers with the right content, to the right users, on the right devices, at the right time - all based on how the user is interacting with their web or mobile app.
Inscope Medical Solutions, Inc. specializes in the development of innovative disposable video laryngoscopes designed to enhance the intubation process. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Jeffersonville, Indiana, the company offers a device that provides a clear view of a patient’s airway while facilitating the removal of secretions through integrated suction. This ergonomic laryngoscope allows for one-handed operation, enabling clinicians to focus on the precise placement of endotracheal tubes. By making video laryngoscopy accessible in various medical settings, including operating rooms, intensive care units, and emergency departments, Inscope Medical Solutions aims to improve the speed and safety of this critical procedure. Its technology includes a wireless video module that streams live visuals to a tablet, thereby enhancing the clinician's ability to visualize the airway during intubation.
backstitch Inc. operates a platform for personalized employee communications. The company’s platform enables users to create for business communicators; provides team members with push notifications, internal content, industry news, and more; and allows users to realize trends and behaviors, identify department allies, and measure the ROI of communications and engagement. It also builds an application that integrates curated media monitoring platform. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Kansas City, Missouri.
Mycroft AI, Inc. develops an open-source voice assistant platform that integrates artificial intelligence and natural language processing to allow users to control various electronic devices through voice commands. The Mycroft software operates as an extensible platform, enabling customization and adaptation for a wide range of devices, including refrigerators, computers, speakers, wearables, cars, and televisions. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, with additional offices in Palo Alto, California, and Lawrence, Kansas. Mycroft's approach emphasizes an open-source and open-hardware philosophy, allowing users to modify and enhance their voice assistant experience according to their needs.
Super Dispatch, Inc. specializes in car hauler automation software designed for carriers, brokers, and shippers in the auto transportation industry. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas, the company offers an end-to-end platform that includes tools such as Super Loadboard for booking loads and finding vetted carriers, Carrier TMS for managing loads, drivers, and billing, and Shipper TMS for automating and digitizing daily operations. This comprehensive solution enables trucking companies to eliminate paper forms and streamline their processes through mobile applications and a web platform, enhancing efficiency and visibility in logistics management.
Lifecycle is an event-based, outbound communication platform for growth teams looking to acquire, convert & retain their first million customers. We allow digital businesses to test, measure & send optimized messages to their customers with the right content, to the right users, on the right devices, at the right time - all based on how the user is interacting with their web or mobile app.
Ilos Videos are a group of 12 full-time employees who work hard and are good friends along the way. ilos is an online screen recording platform that allows you to record, share, and organize your videos in one place. With cloud-storage, ilos is the simplest and fastest way to record your screen and share it with the people who need it.
PactSafe is a contract acceptance platform that prepares and finds contracts and gets acceptance for high-velocity businesses.
Customers like DoorDash, Wayfair, Formstack, BMC, and Angie's List trust PactSafe to automate and optimize their signing workflows.
Elegus Technologies, Inc. develops and commercializes separator membranes made from nanoscale fibers. It membranes satisfy the requirements of multiple energy storage technologies, including lithium-ion batteries, lithium-sulfur batteries, lithium-air batteries, and more. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Detroit, Michigan.
Glidera makes digital currency wallets better by providing applications the ability to offer bitcoin buy and sell services. Dozens of great wallets and applications now exist with millions of users, yet nearly all do not offer an easy way to obtain bitcoin. Using Glidera’s flexible API, developers can integrate this functionality while Glidera handles the compliance, banking, liquidity, and fraud challenges. Different than all other conversion services, Glidera never holds customer funds and is specifically built to work with user-controlled wallets.
Lightstream builds live streaming creative tools and technology with a true passion for live video production, gaming and supporting the explosive growth of creators and their communities. Their cloud-based technology and products transform difficult technical hurdles into streamlined workflows – empowering creators to effortlessly share their passion, talent, and creativity on live streaming platforms like Mixer, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube, and more. Since 2014, they have been building a cloud-based live streaming studio with the goal of removing all the technical hurdles and putting advanced production capabilities in the hands of beginners. Today, they have thousands of creators streaming with Lightstream Studio for thousands of hours every day. They have partnered with Microsoft to offer Lightstream Studio to millions of Xbox and Windows streamers as part of the native OS experience – in addition to licensing their technology to major game studios and media companies.
Hooks Technologies Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in designing and developing a mobile application for iOS. Founded in 2015, its app allows users to discover and create personalized push notifications on a wide range of topics, including television, music, sports, social media, and weather updates. The application is designed to keep users informed about concerts, shows, films, sports scores, lottery results, and even horoscopes, providing a customizable experience tailored to individual interests.
A growth geek is a hired gun. A marketer with skills. The kind of person that can change the trajectory of a business. Millions of companies across the world are trying to grow, and they need growth geeks.
If you have mastered some aspect of modern marketing, anything from paid traffic, to content marketing, to social media, to data scraping, to analytics, or anything in between, then you might have what it takes to be a growth geek.
Akouba is a the first SAAS platform to provide community and regional banks with an online, end-to-end, small business lending solutionAkouba is committed to helping financial institutions provide businesses with the capital they need to succeed, in a way that is simple, quick and cost effective for both the bank and the customer.
Sweet is a service designed to help consumers reduce their mobile phone expenses without compromising on coverage. The company identifies opportunities for savings, as nearly 70% of U.S. wireless subscribers are currently overpaying for their plans. Customers can save an average of $300 per year by utilizing Sweet's platform, which simplifies the process of switching carriers. By handling communications with service providers, Sweet ensures a quick and easy sign-up experience. The company prioritizes customer privacy and security, employing advanced encryption methods to protect personal information. Sweet collaborates with major carriers to provide nationwide coverage and reliable service. The company is supported by experienced entrepreneurs from well-known firms, enhancing its credibility in the telecommunications market.
DriveShare brings the “sharing economy” into the car enthusiast’s garage. Classic and exotic car enthusiasts can now offset their car ownership costs by renting their cars to pre-screened, highly qualified renters. Every rental includes up to $1 million in insurance protection and access to the most comprehensive full-service roadside program designed specifically for classic and exotic cars. Whether a person is looking for a 1956 Chevrolet BelAir for a night out on the town or a 1979 Ferrari 308 for a drive down the coast, Classics&Exotics is looking to connect owners with renters and is free to join with no costly membership fees. The mission of Classics&Exotics is “To make these amazing vehicles available to the masses"