Right Side Capital Management

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.

Kevin Dick

Managing Partner

Dave Lambert

Managing Director

David Lambert

Founder and Managing Director

Jeff Pomeranz

Managing Director

Paul Swiencicki

Growth Partner

Past deals in Midwestern US

Xcellent Life

Seed Round in 2022
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.

Wellness Wins

Seed Round in 2022
Wellness Wins provides a customer relationship management system built for mental health therapists and wellness centers that operate private group practices and employ several therapists.

PT Nurse

Pre Seed Round in 2021
PT Nurse is a mobile app that offers nurse recruiting and healthcare facility staffing solutions. Their app provides easy shift scheduling, integrated support, shift updates, custom billing, and verified clock-in features.

CrossKudi

Pre Seed Round in 2021
CrossKudi is a blockchain-based platform that focuses on facilitating international money transfers, particularly for immigrants. The company has developed an online payment gateway that leverages blockchain technology to provide users with an affordable, instant, and secure method for cross-border transactions. By enabling users to accept, process, and disburse money efficiently, CrossKudi aims to simplify the financial transfer process for individuals navigating the complexities of sending funds internationally.

HealthOpX

Seed Round in 2021
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.

Qualifi

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Qualifi operates a digital screening platform designed to enhance the hiring experience through on-demand phone interviews. The platform allows recruiters to pre-record, send, and manage audio interviews efficiently, enabling human resource professionals to conduct a high volume of interviews in a shorter timeframe. By streamlining the candidate screening process, Qualifi helps recruiters identify and engage top talent rapidly, often capturing responses on the first day. This approach not only saves time for both recruiters and candidates but also maintains a personal touch in the hiring process. As a result, Qualifi empowers organizations to improve their recruitment efforts and reduce the time to hire significantly.

AION Prosthetics

Pre Seed Round in 2021
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

Convertible Note in 2021
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.

Tip a ScRxipt

Pre Seed Round in 2021
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.

AION Prosthetics

Pre Seed Round in 2021
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.

Bumper

Pre Seed Round in 2021
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

Pre Seed Round in 2021
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

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Debtle helps resolve financial obligations in a quick, transparent, and frictionless manner. The company is based in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and founded in 2019

Junum

Convertible Note in 2020
Nutrition First! Our mission is to empower clinical nutrition care to improve patient outcomes across core settings using technology and data.

FANTM

Seed Round in 2020
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.

RevKeep

Convertible Note in 2020
RevKeep is a software company based in Birmingham, Michigan, established in 2017, that focuses on simplifying the post-payment medical audit process for healthcare providers. Its software centralizes claims management and streamlines the audit response process, ensuring that healthcare providers can efficiently track, complete, and submit necessary audit responses within critical deadlines. By enhancing the documentation process, RevKeep enables providers to effectively manage their claims, preserve revenue from clinical services, and maintain corporate oversight. This comprehensive approach allows healthcare providers to better control post-payment audits and minimize revenue loss.

Castle One

Seed Round in 2020
Castle One operates a cybersecurity platform focused on empowering small businesses. The platform simplifies complex cybersecurity features into easily understandable and actionable steps, allowing small enterprises to effectively safeguard their devices, passwords, and emails. By making cybersecurity accessible, Castle One aims to enhance the protection of vital digital assets for smaller organizations.

Lucendity

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Lucendity is a loan comparison shopping service founded in 2020 by Tanya Ferrell in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The company operates an online lending platform that simplifies the loan selection process for consumers by providing access to a variety of financing products, including personal loans, residential mortgages, education loans, and auto loans. Users can apply for loans by submitting personal information, and upon credit approval, Lucendity connects them with multiple lending partners. This allows borrowers to choose from different financing options that align with their financial goals and values, thereby enhancing their ability to secure suitable loan deals.

Full Reign

Convertible Note in 2020
Full Reign, founded in 2020 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, operates a recommendation platform focused on hair-care products. The company specializes in formulating sustainable hair care solutions tailored for wavy to curly hair types. By providing alternatives that simplify the hair routine, Full Reign aims to enhance the customer experience while minimizing environmental impact through its innovative packaging and refill processes. This approach not only reduces costs for consumers but also promotes responsible hair care practices.

Prophit.ai

Convertible Note in 2020
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

Seed Round in 2020
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

Seed Round in 2020
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.

HelloPatients

Pre Seed Round in 2020
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.

Omnicure

Seed Round in 2020
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.

ViuHealth

Pre Seed Round in 2020
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.

Last Lock

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Last Lock, founded in 2019 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, specializes in manufacturing secure smart locks that enhance the functionality of traditional mechanical lock systems for homes and businesses. By integrating electronic sensors into smart cylinders, the company enables the scanning and storage of physical key profiles, allowing owners to manage, track, and grant access digitally. Last Lock's products offer various access methods, control over entry points, and self-powered battery cylinders, providing efficient installation solutions for users seeking improved security.

Cloudux

Pre Seed Round in 2019
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.

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.

Rentgrata

Seed Round in 2019
Rentgrata, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that operates a mobile application designed to facilitate apartment leasing through social networking. Launched in 2016, the platform allows users to browse vacant apartment listings and connect with current residents, enabling potential renters to ask questions and receive insights about the community. Rentgrata also helps existing tenants take advantage of referral programs by rewarding them for bringing in new renters. This system not only aids property owners and managers in reducing turnover but also empowers residents to earn referral rewards from property management companies. The application is available on the App Store and aims to create a more informed and connected rental experience.

Tango

Pre Seed Round in 2019
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

Pre Seed Round in 2019
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.

Dynamo Metrics

Seed Round in 2019
Dynamo Metrics delivers property-level intel to quantify the impact of policy and investment decisions.

PAXAFE

Pre Seed Round in 2019
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.

HotSpot CookTop

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Developer of innovative stove technology designed to heat pots and pans of any shape or size. The company's technology consists of an array of independently controlled heating cells having an arrangement of sensors under the glass with a touchscreen and assistive cooking applications, enabling customers to cook with ease.

Digs

Convertible Note in 2019
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.

OnRamp Insurance Accelerator

Convertible Note in 2019
OnRamp Insurance Accelerator the accelerator for insurance innovation.

Y Translator

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Y Translator, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing speech-to-text translation software. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a platform that automates video closed captioning and translation using artificial intelligence. Its services include natural language processing to replicate the work of professional captioners, along with features such as auto-translation, auto-save, auto-punctuation, and various export options. By enhancing the accessibility of video content, Y Translator enables content creators to significantly increase their influence and revenue on multimedia-sharing platforms.

Karyosoft

Venture Round in 2019
Karyosoft Inc. develops innovative software solutions tailored for the biotechnology and academic sectors. Its primary product, Loci, is a web-based omics intelligence platform designed to assist microbiome scientists in storing, organizing, managing, analyzing, and visualizing microbial genome sequence data. Loci connects genomic data to biologists, offering features such as interactive microbial search, customizable BLAST analyses, and data visualization tools. In addition to its software platform, Karyosoft provides custom software development and consulting services, focusing on scientific and technological support to enhance workflows in agricultural biotechnology. Established in 2020 and headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, Karyosoft aims to improve research and development efficiency by serving as a central repository for diverse data, ultimately enabling scientists to focus on addressing critical biological questions.

Kuhmute

Venture Round in 2019
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

Pre Seed Round in 2019
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

Pre Seed Round in 2019
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

Pre Seed Round in 2019
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 Commerce

Pre Seed Round in 2018
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

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Norton Hurley is an e-commerce platform based in Spearfish, South Dakota, dedicated to providing adult diapers and other incontinence supplies. Founded by David Woodbury, the company offers monthly and tailored subscription services that deliver absorbent briefs directly to customers' homes. This approach not only ensures easy access to essential products for individuals facing incontinence but also aims to reduce the stigma associated with the condition. By focusing on convenience and discretion, Norton Hurley addresses the personal care needs of its clients, enhancing their quality of life.

Advocatia

Convertible Note in 2018
Advocatia Solutions, Inc. is a provider of benefit advocacy and enrollment software aimed at helping hospitals and employers support uninsured and underinsured patients in accessing available benefits. Founded in 2016 and based in Lake Bluff, Illinois, Advocatia offers a range of tools, including Benefit Screening, Benefit Text, and Benefit Triage, which facilitate the navigation of healthcare options. By partnering with Advocatia, hospitals can reduce bad debt, enhance internal workflows, and establish an audit trail for enrollment processes. The platform streamlines the financial assistance process, enabling healthcare organizations to effectively engage and enroll patients in programs that improve health outcomes and reduce costs, thus promoting better access to care for individuals after hospital discharge.

Gig Mobile

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Gig Mobile is dedicated to addressing the needs of the gig economy by providing essential mobile services tailored for gig workers. The company collaborates with major service and gig work providers to enhance support for this growing workforce. In 2018, Gig Mobile launched its inaugural product, a phone plan specifically designed for app-based car workers, which was successfully pilot-tested with platforms like Lyft and EatStreet. Additionally, Gig Mobile offers accessible mobile device upgrading services, allowing gig workers to obtain premium model iPhones with a repair warranty, alongside unlimited talk, text, and data on a national carrier. This approach aims to make smartphone upgrades both easy and affordable for those engaged in gig work.

Kilter

Seed Round in 2018
Kilter is an enterprise wellness platform that promotes healthy lifestyles among employees by allowing employers to contribute to charities chosen by their staff in exchange for engaging in healthy activities. The platform also provides fitness and wellness solutions aimed at building healthier communities. It offers both individual and bundled deals to gyms, exercise studios, and lifestyle boutiques based on user preferences and location. By encouraging physical activity and well-being, Kilter helps users lead healthier lives while also providing discounts on services such as massage, nutrition, and partnered apparel.

Civic Eagle

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Civic Eagle, Inc. provides a software solution designed for advocates and policy teams to efficiently manage legislative processes. Founded in 2015 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company offers a platform called Enview that consolidates state and federal bills with team communications. This platform allows lobbyists, policy professionals, and government affairs teams to discover, analyze, and track legislative developments without manual effort. By automating the discovery and management of legislation, Civic Eagle enables policy advocates to concentrate on their campaigns, ultimately promoting improved democratic outcomes for communities.

4Degrees

Seed Round in 2018
4Degrees AV Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in relationship management software designed to enhance professional networking. Founded in 2017, the firm’s platform utilizes machine learning to help users identify and strengthen key professional connections. By categorizing important contacts, 4Degrees aims to democratize access to social capital, making it easier for clients to find suitable candidates for various roles, whether within their organization or externally. The software integrates seamlessly with existing enterprise applications, catering to sectors such as venture capital, private equity, mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, commercial real estate, and consulting. Through its innovative approach, 4Degrees seeks to empower professionals and improve their ability to activate their networks when needed.

TCARE

Seed Round in 2018
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.

Fangage

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Fangage bridges the gap between fans and their favorite celebrities.

StoryXpress

Convertible Note in 2017
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

Convertible Note in 2017
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.

FreshCar

Funding Round in 2017
Carma offers a software platform for vehicle subscriptions.

Fathom

Convertible Note in 2017
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.

Seeva

Convertible Note in 2017
SEEVA Technologies, Inc. is an automotive engineering startup based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, established in 2017. The company specializes in manufacturing visibility systems that enhance the perception capabilities of both commercial and passenger vehicles. Its innovative solutions utilize a combination of heat and washer fluid to effectively clear away snow, ice, mud, sand, dirt, and bugs from critical vehicle components, such as windshields, LED headlamps, tail lamps, cameras, and sensors. By addressing real-world challenges faced by advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles, SEEVA Technologies aims to improve automotive safety and performance, ensuring these systems function optimally under various environmental conditions.

PopCom

Convertible Note in 2017
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.

StoryXpress

Seed Round in 2017
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.

Bybe

Convertible Note in 2017
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

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Grit Virtual is a pioneering company specializing in construction management software that enhances project planning and execution. Their innovative platform serves as a first-in-class schedule generator, allowing crew leaders to independently estimate durations, crew sizes, and interdependencies among trades. This capability facilitates a detailed level of granularity in construction workflows, surpassing traditional manual planning methods. Grit Virtual's software incorporates advanced features such as virtual reality planning environments and algorithmic task prioritization, complemented by a real-time feedback loop. This integration provides construction professionals with enhanced transparency and insights, enabling them to monitor and improve live construction projects effectively. Overall, Grit Virtual aims to streamline construction workflows and empower industry leaders to make more informed decisions.

Zego

Seed Round in 2017
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.

Local Crate

Convertible Note in 2017
Local Crate is a food and beverage delivery service company.

Vector Legal Method

Seed Round in 2017
Vector Legal Method, Inc. is a Kansas-based company that provides a cloud-based litigation management platform tailored for corporate legal departments and law firms. This Software-as-a-Service solution, developed by legal professionals, facilitates centralized control over litigation cases, enhancing collaboration among stakeholders. The platform offers features such as document storage and retrieval, management of case deadlines and tasks, and at-a-glance case status overviews, allowing in-house attorneys to gain visibility into outside counsel activities. By streamlining the litigation process, Vector Legal Method enables legal teams to save time, reduce billable costs, and focus on strategic projects, thereby improving overall efficiency in managing litigation.

Upsie

Seed Round in 2017
Upsie Technology Inc operates a mobile application that simplifies the purchasing and management of extended warranties for consumer electronics and durable goods. Founded in 2015 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company allows users to buy warranties for a variety of products, including TVs, laptops, and home appliances, at competitive prices without the pressure of sales pitches or significant markups. The app features an easy-to-navigate interface where users can compare warranty options, purchase coverage, and initiate claims. Additionally, it offers the capability to photograph and store receipts, track warranty expirations, and scan barcodes while shopping to identify available warranties.

Immersed

Pre Seed Round in 2017
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

Convertible Note in 2017
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.

Elemetric

Pre Seed Round in 2017
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.

Abode

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Abode is a cloud-based platform that aims to simplify and enhance the home buying experience by addressing the complexities and stress often associated with residential real estate transactions. Recognizing that purchasing a home is typically the largest financial decision an individual makes, Abode offers a user-friendly software solution that streamlines the process. The platform features a dashboard that utilizes machine learning to track real estate projects and connects buyers directly with developers, facilitating data-driven insights on property purchases. By making real estate data more accessible and understandable, Abode empowers home seekers to navigate the market independently, reducing reliance on third-party contractors and making the home buying journey more efficient and less daunting.

Strayos

Seed Round in 2017
Strayos Inc. is a technology company that specializes in aerial data analytics software, specifically for the mining, drilling, blasting, quarrying, and oil and gas exploration industries. Founded in 2016 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, Strayos has developed an advanced platform that utilizes image processing and artificial intelligence to provide users with comprehensive data analysis. The platform offers tools such as smart drill data analysis, which employs measurement-while-drilling techniques for real-time data on drill logs and rock properties, and the 3D Blast Profile, which optimizes blast patterns and facilitates post-blast volume reconciliations. Additionally, Strayos provides Muckpile and Rock Size Analysis through its AI platform, which accurately assesses rock size distribution using machine learning techniques. By leveraging aerial intelligence, Strayos aims to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve safety in various industries.

Specless

Seed Round in 2017
Specless, LLC is a digital advertising platform based in Chicago, Illinois, that facilitates the creation of innovative advertising campaigns for designers, agencies, media companies, and clients. By utilizing a proprietary API and creative toolkit, Specless allows users to separate the technical specifications of ad functionality from the creative content. This approach enables publishers to develop unique ad formats while giving advertisers the ability to scale complex creative campaigns across various media and platforms. The platform automatically optimizes ads to ensure contextual relevance across different devices, eliminating the need for multiple versions of the same message. Through its services, Specless enhances the advertising experience by offering a more flexible and efficient solution for both publishers and advertisers.

Fomo

Convertible Note in 2016
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

Convertible Note in 2016
Fueloyal, Inc. is a technology company based in Bloomingdale, Illinois, specializing in GPS fleet tracking devices and fuel management solutions. Founded in 2015, the company offers innovative products, including the Smart Fuel Cap, which addresses significant issues of fuel theft and fuel card misuse in the trucking industry. This patented solution integrates smart hardware and software, providing trucking companies with comprehensive fuel theft protection and optimizing fuel purchasing through data collected from sensors on the vehicles. Fueloyal's platform enables real-time tracking of vehicle locations and movements, enhancing asset protection and management. By leveraging its unique Internet of Things technology, the company aims to deliver measurable returns on investment for corporations and original equipment manufacturers, helping them effectively utilize connected vehicle data.

The Black Sheep

Venture Round in 2016
We're a college newspaper that's actually about college! We post drinking games, college recipes and more!

Gazella Wifi-Marketing

Seed Round in 2016
Founded in 2015, Gazella Wifi operates as a wifi-marketing space. Gazella turns guest wifi into an automated marketing tool.

Exit 7C

Seed Round in 2016
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

Convertible Note in 2016
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.

CompleteSet

Convertible Note in 2016
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.

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.

LogicGate

Convertible Note 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.

Bright

Convertible Note in 2016
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

Convertible Note in 2016
Jiobit specializes in real-time location tracking technology for children, adults, and pets. Its flagship product is a compact and durable tracking device that operates through a smartphone app, enabling users to locate their loved ones in various environments, including multi-level buildings and across more than 120 countries. The device is designed for longevity, boasting several weeks of battery life, and offers features such as custom geofencing, smart alerts, and detailed location history. Jiobit's innovative platform integrates advancements in hardware, cybersecurity, and consumer software to provide comprehensive monitoring capabilities. The team behind Jiobit consists of experienced engineers, designers, and marketers who have previously developed numerous successful consumer products. The company is headquartered in Chicago, with a development center in Silicon Valley.

Nexosis

Convertible Note in 2016
Nexosis, Inc. is a software company that specializes in developing an automated machine learning platform aimed at facilitating data-driven decision-making. Founded in 2015 and based in Westerville, Ohio, Nexosis offers a product known as Axon, which integrates various data sources to deliver actionable insights. The platform is particularly beneficial for industries such as retail, quick service restaurants, food and beverage, and consumer packaged goods, helping them optimize inventory management and forecasting. In 2018, Nexosis became a subsidiary of DataRobot, further enhancing its capabilities in the machine learning space.

AddStructure

Seed Round in 2016
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

Convertible Note in 2016
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.ai

Seed Round in 2016
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.

Haas Alert

Seed Round in 2016
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).

GoKid

Seed Round in 2016
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.

Passage

Seed Round in 2016
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

Convertible Note in 2016
Lifecycle is a customer engagement platform founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in event-based, outbound communication, enabling businesses to acquire, convert, and retain customers effectively. Lifecycle provides tools for digital businesses to create optimized messaging campaigns that reach users through mobile messaging channels. By analyzing user interactions with web and mobile applications, the platform allows businesses to test and measure the effectiveness of their communications, ensuring the right content is delivered to the appropriate users at the right time and on the right devices.

Inscope Medical Solutions

Seed Round in 2016
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

Convertible Note in 2016
Backstitch Inc. is a company that specializes in employee engagement software aimed at enhancing internal communications within organizations. Founded in 2012 and based in Kansas City, Missouri, the platform allows users to create and distribute employee newsletters, surveys, and announcements across various channels. It provides business communicators with tools for push notifications and access to curated industry news. Additionally, Backstitch's technology enables organizations to analyze trends, identify key allies within departments, and measure the return on investment of their communication efforts. The platform integrates a media monitoring application, further enriching the user experience by combining internal updates with relevant external information.

Super Dispatch

Convertible Note in 2016
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.

Mycroft

Angel Round in 2016
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.

Lifecycle

Seed Round in 2015
Lifecycle is a customer engagement platform founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in event-based, outbound communication, enabling businesses to acquire, convert, and retain customers effectively. Lifecycle provides tools for digital businesses to create optimized messaging campaigns that reach users through mobile messaging channels. By analyzing user interactions with web and mobile applications, the platform allows businesses to test and measure the effectiveness of their communications, ensuring the right content is delivered to the appropriate users at the right time and on the right devices.

Vid Grid

Convertible Note in 2015
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

Seed Round in 2015
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

Convertible Note in 2015
Elegus Technologies, Inc. is a company focused on developing and commercializing advanced separator membranes made from nanoscale fibers for energy storage solutions. Based in Detroit, Michigan, and incorporated in 2014, the company addresses the increasing demand for higher energy densities in lithium-ion batteries, as well as in lithium-sulfur and lithium-air batteries. Elegus's innovative separator technology, which originated from extensive research at the University of Michigan, aims to enhance energy density while ensuring safety, effectively tackling issues such as dendrite growth and thickness constraints. As the battery industry evolves, Elegus Technologies seeks to provide high-performance separator materials that meet the challenges of various battery chemistries and applications.

Hooks

Pre Seed Round in 2015
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.

Growth Geeks

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Growth Geeks Inc., founded in 2014 and located in Bonita Springs, Florida, provides essential marketing services aimed at helping businesses achieve growth. The company specializes in connecting skilled marketers—referred to as "growth geeks"—with organizations seeking to enhance their marketing efforts. These professionals possess expertise in various areas, including paid traffic, content marketing, social media, data scraping, and analytics, allowing them to significantly impact a company's trajectory. By leveraging the unique skills of these marketers, Growth Geeks Inc. addresses the growing demand from businesses worldwide for effective growth strategies.
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