Okapi Venture Capital

Okapi Venture Capital LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 2006 and based in Ladera Ranch, California. The firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments, primarily focusing on the enterprise and consumer technology sectors as well as life sciences. It targets investments in areas such as digital media, biotechnology, medical diagnostics, healthcare information technology, mobile solutions, and software. Okapi typically invests between $0.75 million and $4 million over the life of a company, with the possibility of follow-on investments in later stages and smaller investments when suitable. The firm emphasizes partnerships with talented entrepreneurs and operational executives to foster high-growth businesses, particularly in Southern California's Tech Coast, including regions like Orange County and San Diego. Okapi Venture Capital also prefers to take board seats in its portfolio companies to provide strategic guidance.

Marc Averitt

Managing Director

Jeff Bocan

Partner

Sharon Stevenson Ph.D

Co-Founder, Managing Director (OV1, OV2) and Venture Partner (OV3)

John Waller

Partner

65 past transactions

Chargezoom

Series A in 2022
Chargezoom is a developer of an AI-powered payment data network platform that focuses on payment lifecycle management. The company provides an integrated payment solution that connects with over 20 popular payment gateways, allowing businesses to reconcile payments automatically in real-time. This functionality significantly reduces the time spent on payment processing tasks. Chargezoom's offerings include features such as a two-way sync payment dashboard, e-invoicing, compliant surcharging, subscription management, and a tokenized customer vault. By streamlining billing and payment processes, Chargezoom enables businesses to accelerate their order-to-cash cycle, automate accounts receivable workflows, and enhance data security, ultimately lowering processing fees while minimizing the risk of fraud.

Paladin Cloud

Seed Round in 2022
Paladin Cloud is a developer of an open-source Security-as-Code platform aimed at enhancing cloud security for developers and security teams. The platform features a plugin-based architecture that allows seamless integration with various data sources, including code repositories, threat intelligence systems, API gateways, and Kubernetes. By offering hundreds of best practice cloud security and governance policies through a modern user interface, Paladin Cloud enables users to effectively detect and mitigate threats in cloud environments, thereby improving the overall security posture of applications and data.

dRISK

Seed Round in 2022
dRISK is an autonomous vehicle company that specializes in developing technologies aimed at enhancing the safety and effectiveness of autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in London, the company focuses on mitigating transportation risks by providing solutions that address edge cases in vehicle operation. dRISK's platform is designed to generate and analyze risks based on historical data and potential scenarios, helping clients reduce bias and improve training outcomes. By eliminating spurious training from simulation artifacts, dRISK enables its customers to create safer and more reliable driverless cars, contributing to the advancement of the autonomous vehicle industry.

Network Perception

Series A in 2022
Network Perception is providing a pioneering network device configuration analysis software to visualize and manage their network. The company delivers a pioneering solution that enables corporate compliance and cybersecurity managers to gain a complete view of their network security and to immediately determine if its configuration is in alignment with best practices and regulatory standards Network Perception was launched in 2014 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Research Park.

Notisphere

Seed Round in 2022
Notisphere, Inc. is a technology company based in Manhattan Beach, California, established in 2019. It specializes in developing a platform that enables medical device suppliers to electronically communicate product recalls and track acknowledgments from healthcare providers. This platform facilitates two-way, real-time communication, helping to reduce the time required to execute recalls. By ensuring that providers receive only relevant recall alerts, Notisphere minimizes patient exposure to recalled products and significantly decreases the operational burden on healthcare providers. Additionally, the platform monitors recall notices from regulatory agencies and cross-references inventory data to identify affected products, thereby enhancing collaboration and improving overall operational efficiency for both suppliers and providers.

Slingshot Aerospace

Series A in 2022
Slingshot Aerospace, Inc. is a company that develops innovative online tools and platforms aimed at providing geospatial information for the aerospace and defense sectors. Incorporated in 2016 and headquartered in El Segundo, California, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, Slingshot Aerospace offers a suite of platforms—Slingshot Earth, Slingshot Orbital, Slingshot Edge, and Slingshot Imagery—that integrate data from a variety of sources, including satellites, airplanes, drones, and ground-based sensors. This integration enables organizations in industries such as energy, military, government, and emergency management to access critical insights and analytics. By leveraging advanced technologies, including signal processing AI, the company helps clients make informed decisions based on Earth Observation data and other data sources, ultimately improving operational efficiency, reducing risks, and lowering costs.

Daasity

Series A in 2022
We are a Data as a Service company specializing in helping e-commerce companies become data-driven by addressing their data integration, data management, data visualization and data analytics needs

DepoDirect

Seed Round in 2021
DepoDirect is a developer of a specialized deposition platform designed to streamline and automate legal proceedings. The platform provides various features, including independent software vendor integration, client scheduling, a post-deposition viewer, and a live exhibit suite. These capabilities enable law firms and attorneys to enhance their workflow and productivity during remote depositions. By focusing on legal-specific video conferencing solutions, DepoDirect addresses the unique needs of the legal sector, facilitating more efficient and effective depositions.

Trellis Research

Series A in 2021
Trellis Research, Inc. is a provider of legal data and analytics specifically designed for law firms. Founded in 2017 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company specializes in offering insights derived from state trial court records. It provides court data, practical judicial biographies, and actionable analytics related to individual judges, making it a valuable resource for litigators. Trellis Research also maintains a searchable database focused on California Superior Court records and judicial analytics, enhancing the ability of legal practitioners to navigate the judicial landscape effectively.

Chargezoom

Seed Round in 2021
Chargezoom is a developer of an AI-powered payment data network platform that focuses on payment lifecycle management. The company provides an integrated payment solution that connects with over 20 popular payment gateways, allowing businesses to reconcile payments automatically in real-time. This functionality significantly reduces the time spent on payment processing tasks. Chargezoom's offerings include features such as a two-way sync payment dashboard, e-invoicing, compliant surcharging, subscription management, and a tokenized customer vault. By streamlining billing and payment processes, Chargezoom enables businesses to accelerate their order-to-cash cycle, automate accounts receivable workflows, and enhance data security, ultimately lowering processing fees while minimizing the risk of fraud.

Specright

Series B in 2021
Specright Inc. is a software company that specializes in enterprise solutions for specification data management. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Irvine, California, Specright offers a platform that digitizes and standardizes specifications across the supply chain, including raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and finished goods. Its services enhance collaboration through supplier management tools and a marketplace for vendor discovery. The company’s offerings also include advanced analytics to improve cost savings and efficiency, as well as solutions for digital artwork annotation and various integration services. Specright serves diverse industries such as food and beverage, beauty and cosmetics, consumer packaged goods, and retail, focusing on sustainability and optimization throughout the product life cycle.

Daasity

Seed Round in 2021
We are a Data as a Service company specializing in helping e-commerce companies become data-driven by addressing their data integration, data management, data visualization and data analytics needs

Network Perception

Seed Round in 2020
Network Perception is providing a pioneering network device configuration analysis software to visualize and manage their network. The company delivers a pioneering solution that enables corporate compliance and cybersecurity managers to gain a complete view of their network security and to immediately determine if its configuration is in alignment with best practices and regulatory standards Network Perception was launched in 2014 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Research Park.

Ubiq Security

Seed Round in 2020
Ubiq Security, Inc. is a technology company based in San Diego, California, that specializes in digital data encryption. Founded in 2012, Ubiq has developed a platform that simplifies the complexities of encryption through user-friendly application programming interfaces (APIs). This allows developers to seamlessly integrate encryption into their applications across various programming languages, cloud environments, and storage types. The company's API-based encryption and key management solutions empower organizations to enhance their data security, reduce the risk of data theft, and ensure compliance with security standards. By providing scalable and extensible encryption tools, Ubiq enables innovators to build secure products and experiences efficiently.

Slingshot Aerospace

Series A in 2020
Slingshot Aerospace, Inc. is a company that develops innovative online tools and platforms aimed at providing geospatial information for the aerospace and defense sectors. Incorporated in 2016 and headquartered in El Segundo, California, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, Slingshot Aerospace offers a suite of platforms—Slingshot Earth, Slingshot Orbital, Slingshot Edge, and Slingshot Imagery—that integrate data from a variety of sources, including satellites, airplanes, drones, and ground-based sensors. This integration enables organizations in industries such as energy, military, government, and emergency management to access critical insights and analytics. By leveraging advanced technologies, including signal processing AI, the company helps clients make informed decisions based on Earth Observation data and other data sources, ultimately improving operational efficiency, reducing risks, and lowering costs.

Violux

Seed Round in 2020
Violux, Inc. designs and develops an ultraviolet light cleaning device that disinfects and sterilizes household items and other products. Its devices disinfects and sterilizes viruses, bacteria, and germs from tablets, computers, keys, pet toys, and baby items. The company’s device also tracks the usage, schedules the reminders, and provides notifications through mobile application. Violux, Inc. was founded in 2020 and is based in Irvine, California.

TrackStreet

Seed Round in 2020
TrackStreet, Inc. is a software company that specializes in price monitoring and brand protection solutions for online retailers. Founded in 2015 and based in Las Vegas, Nevada, TrackStreet offers a Software-as-a-Service platform designed to help brands safeguard their pricing policies and enhance their multi-channel revenue. The platform utilizes advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation, to identify and address violations of branding guidelines across the internet. Its comprehensive suite of services includes market visibility, compliance monitoring, brand protection, and analytics for e-commerce platforms, thereby providing clients with actionable insights to strengthen customer relationships and drive sales. TrackStreet positions itself as a strategic partner to brands, enabling them to maintain control over their online presence and optimize their business performance.

ChromaCode

Series C in 2019
ChromaCode, Inc. is a molecular diagnostics company based in Carlsbad, California, that specializes in developing innovative testing solutions for infectious diseases, cancer, and non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) using proprietary technology derived from Caltech. The company enhances the performance of quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) instruments, achieving a five-fold increase in multiplexing capabilities while maintaining cost-effectiveness. ChromaCode employs advanced bioinformatics techniques and patented mathematical methods to improve signal processing, enabling laboratories to conduct comprehensive testing of multiple targets in a single sample. Additionally, the company offers products such as the HDPCR Tick-Borne Pathogen Panel, which detects various tick-borne pathogens through a multiplex polymerase chain reaction test. Founded in 2012, ChromaCode draws expertise from professionals with backgrounds in leading organizations such as Illumina and Google[x].

Daasity

Seed Round in 2019
We are a Data as a Service company specializing in helping e-commerce companies become data-driven by addressing their data integration, data management, data visualization and data analytics needs

Daasity

Seed Round in 2019
We are a Data as a Service company specializing in helping e-commerce companies become data-driven by addressing their data integration, data management, data visualization and data analytics needs

dRISK

Seed Round in 2019
dRISK is an autonomous vehicle company that specializes in developing technologies aimed at enhancing the safety and effectiveness of autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in London, the company focuses on mitigating transportation risks by providing solutions that address edge cases in vehicle operation. dRISK's platform is designed to generate and analyze risks based on historical data and potential scenarios, helping clients reduce bias and improve training outcomes. By eliminating spurious training from simulation artifacts, dRISK enables its customers to create safer and more reliable driverless cars, contributing to the advancement of the autonomous vehicle industry.

WhiteFox

Series A in 2019
WhiteFox Defense Technologies, founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California, specializes in counter-drone airspace defense and security solutions. The company develops a range of products designed to manage drone threats in sensitive airspace, including the DroneFox software, which automates detection, threat identification, and mitigation of drones. Additionally, WhiteFox offers the Scorpion system for mobile units, which detects and neutralizes drone threats, and WISDM, a technology that ensures trust and authentication of drones in air traffic management systems. The company serves various sectors, including critical infrastructure protection, homeland security, public safety, and defense, providing comprehensive solutions to maintain safety in airspace while supporting responsible drone operations.

Specright

Series A in 2019
Specright Inc. is a software company that specializes in enterprise solutions for specification data management. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Irvine, California, Specright offers a platform that digitizes and standardizes specifications across the supply chain, including raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and finished goods. Its services enhance collaboration through supplier management tools and a marketplace for vendor discovery. The company’s offerings also include advanced analytics to improve cost savings and efficiency, as well as solutions for digital artwork annotation and various integration services. Specright serves diverse industries such as food and beverage, beauty and cosmetics, consumer packaged goods, and retail, focusing on sustainability and optimization throughout the product life cycle.

Slingshot Aerospace

Seed Round in 2019
Slingshot Aerospace, Inc. is a company that develops innovative online tools and platforms aimed at providing geospatial information for the aerospace and defense sectors. Incorporated in 2016 and headquartered in El Segundo, California, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, Slingshot Aerospace offers a suite of platforms—Slingshot Earth, Slingshot Orbital, Slingshot Edge, and Slingshot Imagery—that integrate data from a variety of sources, including satellites, airplanes, drones, and ground-based sensors. This integration enables organizations in industries such as energy, military, government, and emergency management to access critical insights and analytics. By leveraging advanced technologies, including signal processing AI, the company helps clients make informed decisions based on Earth Observation data and other data sources, ultimately improving operational efficiency, reducing risks, and lowering costs.

Jurny

Seed Round in 2019
Jurny is a hospitality tech company offering SaaS-based management solutions designed to accommodate the evolving needs and expectations of the modern traveler. Jurny connects consumers with high-end branded suites and apartments owned by independent property and hotel owners for short-term stays. From design to implementation, Jurny’s turnkey management service enables an industry-first true automated experience from check-in to check out for both guests and owners, resulting in flawless operations and increased profits. Jurny is pioneering the next generation of tech-first, on-demand hospitality.

Trellis Research

Seed Round in 2019
Trellis Research, Inc. is a provider of legal data and analytics specifically designed for law firms. Founded in 2017 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company specializes in offering insights derived from state trial court records. It provides court data, practical judicial biographies, and actionable analytics related to individual judges, making it a valuable resource for litigators. Trellis Research also maintains a searchable database focused on California Superior Court records and judicial analytics, enhancing the ability of legal practitioners to navigate the judicial landscape effectively.

WhiteFox

Seed Round in 2018
WhiteFox Defense Technologies, founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California, specializes in counter-drone airspace defense and security solutions. The company develops a range of products designed to manage drone threats in sensitive airspace, including the DroneFox software, which automates detection, threat identification, and mitigation of drones. Additionally, WhiteFox offers the Scorpion system for mobile units, which detects and neutralizes drone threats, and WISDM, a technology that ensures trust and authentication of drones in air traffic management systems. The company serves various sectors, including critical infrastructure protection, homeland security, public safety, and defense, providing comprehensive solutions to maintain safety in airspace while supporting responsible drone operations.

Pegasus Solar

Series A in 2018
Pegasus Solar Inc. is a manufacturer based in San Jose, California, specializing in innovative rooftop mounting systems for the global solar market. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on designing rail-less mounting solutions that simplify solar installations and reduce associated costs. Among its offerings is the LightSpeed Mount Residential system, which aims to streamline the installation process for both composite and tile roofs. By leveraging the expertise of its team, which includes veterans from the solar industry, Pegasus Solar is committed to accelerating the adoption of solar energy and enhancing the efficiency of residential solar system installations.

nimble

Venture Round in 2018
Developer of personal technology products designed to reduce the amount of e-waste and plastic ending up in landfills. The company's products include portable chargers, wireless chargers, and other related gadget accessories that are made from plant-based bioplastics, organic hemp, and recycled plastic bottles, enabling customers to receive plastic-free packaging and environment-friendly electronic products.

Convoz

Seed Round in 2018
Convoz is a social video application designed to foster public collaborative conversations through video. The platform allows users to upload 15-second clips, often directed at celebrities, enabling them to engage in face-to-face interactions with notable figures or connect with new friends who share similar interests. Users can view these clips and select which ones they wish to respond to, often allowing their messages to be broadcast for a wider audience. By facilitating asynchronous video exchanges centered around current events and personal opinions, Convoz encourages users to express their viewpoints and engage in meaningful discussions.

Slingshot Aerospace

Seed Round in 2017
Slingshot Aerospace, Inc. is a company that develops innovative online tools and platforms aimed at providing geospatial information for the aerospace and defense sectors. Incorporated in 2016 and headquartered in El Segundo, California, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, Slingshot Aerospace offers a suite of platforms—Slingshot Earth, Slingshot Orbital, Slingshot Edge, and Slingshot Imagery—that integrate data from a variety of sources, including satellites, airplanes, drones, and ground-based sensors. This integration enables organizations in industries such as energy, military, government, and emergency management to access critical insights and analytics. By leveraging advanced technologies, including signal processing AI, the company helps clients make informed decisions based on Earth Observation data and other data sources, ultimately improving operational efficiency, reducing risks, and lowering costs.

TrackStreet

Seed Round in 2017
TrackStreet, Inc. is a software company that specializes in price monitoring and brand protection solutions for online retailers. Founded in 2015 and based in Las Vegas, Nevada, TrackStreet offers a Software-as-a-Service platform designed to help brands safeguard their pricing policies and enhance their multi-channel revenue. The platform utilizes advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation, to identify and address violations of branding guidelines across the internet. Its comprehensive suite of services includes market visibility, compliance monitoring, brand protection, and analytics for e-commerce platforms, thereby providing clients with actionable insights to strengthen customer relationships and drive sales. TrackStreet positions itself as a strategic partner to brands, enabling them to maintain control over their online presence and optimize their business performance.

Pegasus Solar

Series A in 2017
Pegasus Solar Inc. is a manufacturer based in San Jose, California, specializing in innovative rooftop mounting systems for the global solar market. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on designing rail-less mounting solutions that simplify solar installations and reduce associated costs. Among its offerings is the LightSpeed Mount Residential system, which aims to streamline the installation process for both composite and tile roofs. By leveraging the expertise of its team, which includes veterans from the solar industry, Pegasus Solar is committed to accelerating the adoption of solar energy and enhancing the efficiency of residential solar system installations.

WhiteFox

Seed Round in 2017
WhiteFox Defense Technologies, founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California, specializes in counter-drone airspace defense and security solutions. The company develops a range of products designed to manage drone threats in sensitive airspace, including the DroneFox software, which automates detection, threat identification, and mitigation of drones. Additionally, WhiteFox offers the Scorpion system for mobile units, which detects and neutralizes drone threats, and WISDM, a technology that ensures trust and authentication of drones in air traffic management systems. The company serves various sectors, including critical infrastructure protection, homeland security, public safety, and defense, providing comprehensive solutions to maintain safety in airspace while supporting responsible drone operations.

ChromaCode

Series B in 2017
ChromaCode, Inc. is a molecular diagnostics company based in Carlsbad, California, that specializes in developing innovative testing solutions for infectious diseases, cancer, and non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) using proprietary technology derived from Caltech. The company enhances the performance of quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) instruments, achieving a five-fold increase in multiplexing capabilities while maintaining cost-effectiveness. ChromaCode employs advanced bioinformatics techniques and patented mathematical methods to improve signal processing, enabling laboratories to conduct comprehensive testing of multiple targets in a single sample. Additionally, the company offers products such as the HDPCR Tick-Borne Pathogen Panel, which detects various tick-borne pathogens through a multiplex polymerase chain reaction test. Founded in 2012, ChromaCode draws expertise from professionals with backgrounds in leading organizations such as Illumina and Google[x].

Welltok

Series E in 2016
Welltok is a data-driven enterprise SaaS company based in Denver, Colorado, that specializes in consumer activation within the healthcare sector. Founded in 2009, Welltok provides a health optimization platform that connects health plans, employers, providers, and public entities with consumers by offering personalized guidance and incentives for health improvement. The platform utilizes a large consumer database and machine learning to enhance audience engagement in healthy activities. By facilitating targeted actions, Welltok enables organizations to foster meaningful connections with individuals, encouraging them to take purposeful steps towards optimizing their health and wellbeing.

Obalon Therapeutics

Series E in 2016
Obalon Therapeutics, Inc. is a medical device company headquartered in Carlsbad, California, specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative devices for obesity treatment. The company is known for its Obalon Balloon System, which features a swallowable capsule containing an inflatable balloon that aids in weight loss for individuals with obesity. This system includes the Obalon Navigation System, a console that uses hardware and software to track the balloon's placement, and the Obalon Touch Inflation Dispenser, a semi-automated device for inflating the balloon after placement. Additionally, it provides a disposable canister filled with gas for inflation. Founded in 2008, Obalon has established itself as a leader in gastric balloon technology, emphasizing collaboration with clinicians to enhance treatment outcomes while prioritizing safety and performance. As of early 2020, the company operated three retail treatment centers in California.

Connectifier

Series B in 2015
Connectifier, Inc. operates an online platform designed to assist recruiters in discovering and connecting with job candidates. The company utilizes a comprehensive database of candidate profiles to streamline the recruitment process. Its key offerings include Connectifier Search, which aggregates professional information from various online sources to create a searchable candidate database, and Connectifier Auto Search, a browser extension that enhances social media profiles with additional details, such as email addresses. Serving a diverse clientele that includes recruitment agencies, startups, and Fortune 100 companies, Connectifier is focused on improving the efficiency of hiring processes. Founded in 2011 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Connectifier was acquired by LinkedIn in 2016, further integrating its innovative solutions into the broader recruitment landscape.

Connectifier

Series A in 2015
Connectifier, Inc. operates an online platform designed to assist recruiters in discovering and connecting with job candidates. The company utilizes a comprehensive database of candidate profiles to streamline the recruitment process. Its key offerings include Connectifier Search, which aggregates professional information from various online sources to create a searchable candidate database, and Connectifier Auto Search, a browser extension that enhances social media profiles with additional details, such as email addresses. Serving a diverse clientele that includes recruitment agencies, startups, and Fortune 100 companies, Connectifier is focused on improving the efficiency of hiring processes. Founded in 2011 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Connectifier was acquired by LinkedIn in 2016, further integrating its innovative solutions into the broader recruitment landscape.

GroupAhead

Seed Round in 2015
GroupAhead, Inc. is a company that develops a mobile application designed to enhance communication and connection among members of various organizations. The platform enables groups to create their own dedicated mobile apps, allowing members to post updates, share photos, and engage in conversations. Key features include automatic push notifications that inform members about new posts and upcoming events, as well as an easy-to-use calendar to facilitate event attendance. GroupAhead serves a wide range of organizations, including clubs, professional associations, faith-based groups, non-profits, schools, and sports teams. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, GroupAhead aims to simplify member engagement and improve the overall organizational experience.

Obalon Therapeutics

Series D in 2015
Obalon Therapeutics, Inc. is a medical device company headquartered in Carlsbad, California, specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative devices for obesity treatment. The company is known for its Obalon Balloon System, which features a swallowable capsule containing an inflatable balloon that aids in weight loss for individuals with obesity. This system includes the Obalon Navigation System, a console that uses hardware and software to track the balloon's placement, and the Obalon Touch Inflation Dispenser, a semi-automated device for inflating the balloon after placement. Additionally, it provides a disposable canister filled with gas for inflation. Founded in 2008, Obalon has established itself as a leader in gastric balloon technology, emphasizing collaboration with clinicians to enhance treatment outcomes while prioritizing safety and performance. As of early 2020, the company operated three retail treatment centers in California.

Qualaroo

Venture Round in 2014
Qualaroo, Inc. is a user research tool based in Costa Mesa, California, founded in 2012. The company specializes in understanding user behavior on websites through its unique solution that delivers targeted prompts, known as Nudges, based on user behavior, needs, demographics, and other internal data. Qualaroo enables companies, particularly in the SaaS sector, to gather valuable insights from visitors while they engage with their websites or applications. This capability helps businesses enhance user experience, increase website conversions, and collect feedback that can inform strategic decisions aimed at turning visitors into loyal customers. As of 2020, Qualaroo operates as a subsidiary of Batia Infotech.

Focal Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2014
Focal Therapeutics, Inc. is a medical device company based in Aliso Viejo, California, established in 2007 to enhance surgical precision and patient care. The company specializes in the development and marketing of the BioZorb tissue marker, an implantable bioabsorbable device designed to provide three-dimensional radiographic marking of surgical sites, particularly useful in breast cancer surgeries. The BioZorb device is placed by surgeons during tissue removal and aids in imaging, treatment planning, patient positioning, and long-term follow-up. Focal Therapeutics primarily serves surgeons, radiation oncologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in breast cancer treatment. The company operates as a subsidiary of Hologic, Inc. as of October 2018.

Pegasus Solar

Seed Round in 2014
Pegasus Solar Inc. is a manufacturer based in San Jose, California, specializing in innovative rooftop mounting systems for the global solar market. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on designing rail-less mounting solutions that simplify solar installations and reduce associated costs. Among its offerings is the LightSpeed Mount Residential system, which aims to streamline the installation process for both composite and tile roofs. By leveraging the expertise of its team, which includes veterans from the solar industry, Pegasus Solar is committed to accelerating the adoption of solar energy and enhancing the efficiency of residential solar system installations.

Qualaroo

Series A in 2014
Qualaroo, Inc. is a user research tool based in Costa Mesa, California, founded in 2012. The company specializes in understanding user behavior on websites through its unique solution that delivers targeted prompts, known as Nudges, based on user behavior, needs, demographics, and other internal data. Qualaroo enables companies, particularly in the SaaS sector, to gather valuable insights from visitors while they engage with their websites or applications. This capability helps businesses enhance user experience, increase website conversions, and collect feedback that can inform strategic decisions aimed at turning visitors into loyal customers. As of 2020, Qualaroo operates as a subsidiary of Batia Infotech.

BioTrace Medical

Series A in 2014
BioTrace Medical is dedicated to reinventing temporary pacing to improve patient outcomes and reduce hospital costs. BioTrace Medical is a stealth-stage company focused on the production of medical devices. The company was founded by Aravind Swaminathan and Ellis Garai in 2013 and is based in San Mateo, California.

Welltok

Series C in 2014
Welltok is a data-driven enterprise SaaS company based in Denver, Colorado, that specializes in consumer activation within the healthcare sector. Founded in 2009, Welltok provides a health optimization platform that connects health plans, employers, providers, and public entities with consumers by offering personalized guidance and incentives for health improvement. The platform utilizes a large consumer database and machine learning to enhance audience engagement in healthy activities. By facilitating targeted actions, Welltok enables organizations to foster meaningful connections with individuals, encouraging them to take purposeful steps towards optimizing their health and wellbeing.

WiserCare

Seed Round in 2013
WiserCare, Inc. develops healthcare decision support solutions through a cloud-based software platform that offers personalized guidance for treatment options based on individual patient goals and preferences. The company's patented approach provides patients with detailed reports that include evidence-based treatment choices, success rates, and potential side effects. WiserCare's platform serves a diverse range of users, including patients, care teams, health systems, provider groups, payers, and employers. It addresses a variety of healthcare decisions, from preventive and chronic care to serious illness and advance care planning, facilitating optimal decision-making for both patients and their physicians. Established in 2013, WiserCare is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Babylist

Seed Round in 2013
Babylist is an online universal baby registry that allows couples to request a range of items, including unconventional gifts like diaper service subscriptions. Founded by Natalie Gordon, a former Amazon software developer, Babylist was created to address frustrations with existing baby registry options. The platform is designed to support growing families by providing expert-tested product recommendations and connecting new parents with a community of family and friends. Its proprietary data and technology facilitate a smooth purchasing experience, helping parents plan for their child's arrival with confidence and ease.

Welltok

Series B in 2013
Welltok is a data-driven enterprise SaaS company based in Denver, Colorado, that specializes in consumer activation within the healthcare sector. Founded in 2009, Welltok provides a health optimization platform that connects health plans, employers, providers, and public entities with consumers by offering personalized guidance and incentives for health improvement. The platform utilizes a large consumer database and machine learning to enhance audience engagement in healthy activities. By facilitating targeted actions, Welltok enables organizations to foster meaningful connections with individuals, encouraging them to take purposeful steps towards optimizing their health and wellbeing.

Connectifier

Seed Round in 2012
Connectifier, Inc. operates an online platform designed to assist recruiters in discovering and connecting with job candidates. The company utilizes a comprehensive database of candidate profiles to streamline the recruitment process. Its key offerings include Connectifier Search, which aggregates professional information from various online sources to create a searchable candidate database, and Connectifier Auto Search, a browser extension that enhances social media profiles with additional details, such as email addresses. Serving a diverse clientele that includes recruitment agencies, startups, and Fortune 100 companies, Connectifier is focused on improving the efficiency of hiring processes. Founded in 2011 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Connectifier was acquired by LinkedIn in 2016, further integrating its innovative solutions into the broader recruitment landscape.

Obalon Therapeutics

Series C in 2012
Obalon Therapeutics, Inc. is a medical device company headquartered in Carlsbad, California, specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative devices for obesity treatment. The company is known for its Obalon Balloon System, which features a swallowable capsule containing an inflatable balloon that aids in weight loss for individuals with obesity. This system includes the Obalon Navigation System, a console that uses hardware and software to track the balloon's placement, and the Obalon Touch Inflation Dispenser, a semi-automated device for inflating the balloon after placement. Additionally, it provides a disposable canister filled with gas for inflation. Founded in 2008, Obalon has established itself as a leader in gastric balloon technology, emphasizing collaboration with clinicians to enhance treatment outcomes while prioritizing safety and performance. As of early 2020, the company operated three retail treatment centers in California.

CudaSign

Venture Round in 2012
CudaSign, a Newport Beach, CA-based technology startup that offers tools to e-sign digital files without the need to scan, fax or mail documents.

Welltok

Series A in 2011
Welltok is a data-driven enterprise SaaS company based in Denver, Colorado, that specializes in consumer activation within the healthcare sector. Founded in 2009, Welltok provides a health optimization platform that connects health plans, employers, providers, and public entities with consumers by offering personalized guidance and incentives for health improvement. The platform utilizes a large consumer database and machine learning to enhance audience engagement in healthy activities. By facilitating targeted actions, Welltok enables organizations to foster meaningful connections with individuals, encouraging them to take purposeful steps towards optimizing their health and wellbeing.

PathCentral

Series B in 2010
PathCentral, an Irvine, California-based provider of a fully integrated, web-based enterprise software platform designed specifically for community pathologists. Created by a team of pathologists and industry executives, PathCentral's solution integrates all aspects of a pathology practice's business, including ordering (accessioning), barcode-based laboratory workflow management and specimen tracking, transcription, test send-outs, professional consultations, diagnosis, reporting, billing and financial analysis.

My Damn Channel

Series B in 2010
My Damn Channel is an entertainment studio and new media platform created to empower artists to co-produce, distribute, and monetize video content. My Damn Channel gives artists creative control, a complete infrastructure to rule the web, and revenue sharing. We're ad supported and we share revenues with our syndication partners.

OrthAlign

Series A in 2010
OrthAlign, Inc. is a medical device company based in Aliso Viejo, California, specializing in surgical navigation products designed for orthopedic procedures, particularly in joint replacement surgeries. The company offers handheld devices such as KneeAlign for total knee arthroplasty, HipAlign for hip surgeries, and UniAlign for unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. These products utilize precise alignment technology in compact, single-use devices that are compatible with various implant systems. OrthAlign's tools provide critical data related to knee stability, angles, and cup placements, aiming to improve surgical outcomes and enhance patient recovery. The company serves orthopedic surgeons, hospitals, and patients through a global network of distributors, with a mission to establish a new standard of care in total joint replacement. Founded in 2004, OrthAlign was previously known as Vitruvian Orthopaedics, Inc. and rebranded in 2009.

Transaction Wireless

Series A in 2009
Transaction Wireless, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that specializes in digital gift card distribution and integrated marketing solutions for retailers and partners globally. Founded in 2006 and based in San Diego, the company offers a range of services, including electronic, mobile, social, email, and traditional plastic gift cards for both business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) markets. Its key offerings include wGiftCard, which enhances existing gift card programs through various channels such as mobile and social media, and wCentive, a B2B system for managing multiple accounts and facilitating bulk ordering. Additionally, Transaction Wireless provides wConnect, a digital marketing solution for managing campaigns across mobile, email, and social platforms. The company's innovative approach allows retailers to adapt to the evolving demands of today's digital consumers while ensuring robust security and customer support.

OrthAlign

Series A in 2009
OrthAlign, Inc. is a medical device company based in Aliso Viejo, California, specializing in surgical navigation products designed for orthopedic procedures, particularly in joint replacement surgeries. The company offers handheld devices such as KneeAlign for total knee arthroplasty, HipAlign for hip surgeries, and UniAlign for unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. These products utilize precise alignment technology in compact, single-use devices that are compatible with various implant systems. OrthAlign's tools provide critical data related to knee stability, angles, and cup placements, aiming to improve surgical outcomes and enhance patient recovery. The company serves orthopedic surgeons, hospitals, and patients through a global network of distributors, with a mission to establish a new standard of care in total joint replacement. Founded in 2004, OrthAlign was previously known as Vitruvian Orthopaedics, Inc. and rebranded in 2009.

Transaction Wireless

Series A in 2008
Transaction Wireless, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that specializes in digital gift card distribution and integrated marketing solutions for retailers and partners globally. Founded in 2006 and based in San Diego, the company offers a range of services, including electronic, mobile, social, email, and traditional plastic gift cards for both business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) markets. Its key offerings include wGiftCard, which enhances existing gift card programs through various channels such as mobile and social media, and wCentive, a B2B system for managing multiple accounts and facilitating bulk ordering. Additionally, Transaction Wireless provides wConnect, a digital marketing solution for managing campaigns across mobile, email, and social platforms. The company's innovative approach allows retailers to adapt to the evolving demands of today's digital consumers while ensuring robust security and customer support.

RF nano

Series B in 2008
RF Nano is rapidly developing a CMOS compatible suite of discrete, wafer and integrated circuit products based on the outstanding electronic properties of carbon nanotubes. With power densities 100 times greater than silicon and 20 times greater than gallium arsenide, intrinsic cutoff frequencies in the terahertz, inexpensive growth, and the ability to integrate with CMOS, RF Nano's extremely robust carbon nanotube devices will revolutionize radio frequency, analog, and mixed signal electronics.

Obalon Therapeutics

Series A in 2008
Obalon Therapeutics, Inc. is a medical device company headquartered in Carlsbad, California, specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative devices for obesity treatment. The company is known for its Obalon Balloon System, which features a swallowable capsule containing an inflatable balloon that aids in weight loss for individuals with obesity. This system includes the Obalon Navigation System, a console that uses hardware and software to track the balloon's placement, and the Obalon Touch Inflation Dispenser, a semi-automated device for inflating the balloon after placement. Additionally, it provides a disposable canister filled with gas for inflation. Founded in 2008, Obalon has established itself as a leader in gastric balloon technology, emphasizing collaboration with clinicians to enhance treatment outcomes while prioritizing safety and performance. As of early 2020, the company operated three retail treatment centers in California.

My Damn Channel

Series A in 2007
My Damn Channel is an entertainment studio and new media platform created to empower artists to co-produce, distribute, and monetize video content. My Damn Channel gives artists creative control, a complete infrastructure to rule the web, and revenue sharing. We're ad supported and we share revenues with our syndication partners.

Helixis

Series A in 2007
Helixis, Inc. is a company that develops low-cost molecular diagnostic products.

RF nano

Series A in 2006
RF Nano is rapidly developing a CMOS compatible suite of discrete, wafer and integrated circuit products based on the outstanding electronic properties of carbon nanotubes. With power densities 100 times greater than silicon and 20 times greater than gallium arsenide, intrinsic cutoff frequencies in the terahertz, inexpensive growth, and the ability to integrate with CMOS, RF Nano's extremely robust carbon nanotube devices will revolutionize radio frequency, analog, and mixed signal electronics.
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