Rustic Canyon Ventures

Rustic Canyon Ventures is a private equity and venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments across various sectors, including internet and digital media, energy efficiency, consumer web, clean technology, and security software. Founded in 1999 and based in Santa Monica, California, the firm primarily focuses on California investment opportunities but is open to ventures in other regions of the United States, such as Seattle and the Southwest. Rustic Canyon typically invests between $0.1 million and $10 million, with the capacity to invest larger sums in more mature companies. The firm prefers to take an active role in its portfolio by serving as the lead investor and obtaining board seats. It aims to support its companies through multiple financing rounds and typically exits investments through private sales or initial public offerings.

John Babcock

Partner

Tom Unterman

Founding Partner

104 past transactions

Navigating Cancer

Series D in 2019
Navigating Cancer, Inc. offers a web-based patient care and engagement portal specifically designed for cancer patients and their healthcare teams. Founded in 2008 and based in Seattle, Washington, the platform enables cancer survivors to manage and organize their medical information, track their health, and stay informed about their treatments. It serves as a resource for patients to access articles on various types of cancer and chemotherapy, facilitating discussions about their conditions with peers and healthcare professionals. The portal aims to enhance patient-centered care by connecting patients with their healthcare teams, streamlining practice workflows, and ultimately improving the quality of oncology care while reducing costs.

Navigating Cancer

Venture Round in 2019
Navigating Cancer, Inc. offers a web-based patient care and engagement portal specifically designed for cancer patients and their healthcare teams. Founded in 2008 and based in Seattle, Washington, the platform enables cancer survivors to manage and organize their medical information, track their health, and stay informed about their treatments. It serves as a resource for patients to access articles on various types of cancer and chemotherapy, facilitating discussions about their conditions with peers and healthcare professionals. The portal aims to enhance patient-centered care by connecting patients with their healthcare teams, streamlining practice workflows, and ultimately improving the quality of oncology care while reducing costs.

UrbanSitter

Series C in 2017
UrbanSitter, Inc. operates an online childcare marketplace that connects parents with babysitters and nannies through shared social networks. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the platform allows parents to search for and book caregivers recommended by their friends and community members. Babysitters can post their credentials and availability, while parents have the opportunity to share their experiences through reviews, fostering trust and transparency. UrbanSitter's services are available in major cities such as New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington D.C., Boston, Denver, and San Diego. In addition to childcare, the platform also offers caregiver services for senior care, pet sitting, and household assistance, catering to families' diverse needs in various situations.

Factual

Series B in 2015
Factual Inc. specializes in providing location-based data tailored for mobile advertising, developers, and enterprise applications. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Los Angeles, the company offers a range of services, including APIs for local business and points of interest data, geofencing capabilities, and UPC-centric datasets for consumer packaged goods. Factual's platform enables product and engineering teams, marketers, and data analysts to access comprehensive and accurate location data, facilitating informed decision-making and effective marketing strategies. The company also features Geotag, a reverse geocoder designed for high-volume geotagging. With additional offices in New York and Shanghai, Factual operates as a subsidiary of Foursquare Labs, Inc., and has established a strategic partnership with Mitsui & Co.

Navigating Cancer

Series C in 2015
Navigating Cancer, Inc. offers a web-based patient care and engagement portal specifically designed for cancer patients and their healthcare teams. Founded in 2008 and based in Seattle, Washington, the platform enables cancer survivors to manage and organize their medical information, track their health, and stay informed about their treatments. It serves as a resource for patients to access articles on various types of cancer and chemotherapy, facilitating discussions about their conditions with peers and healthcare professionals. The portal aims to enhance patient-centered care by connecting patients with their healthcare teams, streamlining practice workflows, and ultimately improving the quality of oncology care while reducing costs.

Kin Community

Series C in 2014
Kin is a lifestyle entertainment company that develops, creates and distributes lifestyle entertainment in all forms and across all platforms for women in the “Builder” stage of their lives.

Good Technology

Series C in 2014
Good Technology Corporation provides secure mobility solutions for enterprises and governments worldwide. It offers a suite of collaboration applications, such as Good Launcher, a mobile desktop solution for business, Good Work, a mobile workforce for business-class e-mail and collaboration, Good Access, a browser that allows users to access the corporate Intranets and Web applications, and Good Share, a solution that enables mobile business users to access, download, and share documents. It was founded in 1996 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.

UrbanSitter

Series B in 2014
UrbanSitter, Inc. operates an online childcare marketplace that connects parents with babysitters and nannies through shared social networks. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the platform allows parents to search for and book caregivers recommended by their friends and community members. Babysitters can post their credentials and availability, while parents have the opportunity to share their experiences through reviews, fostering trust and transparency. UrbanSitter's services are available in major cities such as New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington D.C., Boston, Denver, and San Diego. In addition to childcare, the platform also offers caregiver services for senior care, pet sitting, and household assistance, catering to families' diverse needs in various situations.

Dollar Shave Club

Series B in 2013
Dollar Shave Club is a lifestyle brand and e-commerce company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2012. It specializes in personal grooming products for men, offering a wide range of items including razors, blades, shave butter, aftershave liquids, face washes, and wipes. The company operates on a subscription model, allowing customers to receive these products regularly at affordable prices. Dollar Shave Club develops its offerings through a unique research and development process that incorporates botanicals and input from chemists, ensuring quality while keeping costs low. This innovative approach aims to simplify grooming for its customers.

Emergent Payments

Series C in 2013
Emergent Payments, Inc. specializes in providing payment solutions for merchants operating in high-growth markets such as Latin America, Asia, India, and Eastern Europe. The company’s Pay+ platform supports various payment methods, including international cards, bank transfers, local cards, wallets, and mobile payments. Additionally, it offers risk management, tax compliance solutions, and tailored implementation services that include technical support and fraud monitoring. Emergent Payments serves a diverse range of clients, particularly in the digital entertainment, software, and educational publishing sectors. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company has development centers in North Carolina and Shanghai, along with international offices in several countries, including Luxembourg, India, and Japan. Emergent Payments rebranded from Live Gamer in 2015 to concentrate on its core payment technology, enhancing its capabilities in emerging markets.

Chromatik

Series A in 2013
Chromatik is a digital music learning platform that connects musicians worldwide, allowing them to play, learn, and share their favorite music through various formats such as sheet music, guitar tabs, and lyrics. The platform provides users with tools to practice, perform, and learn music, offering features that enable them to upload and download music, access reference tracks, utilize annotation tools, and record their performances. By creating a collaborative environment for musicians, Chromatik enhances the learning experience and fosters a community centered around music appreciation and performance. In April 2017, Chromatik was acquired by TakeLessons.

PlayFirst

Convertible Note in 2013
PlayFirst is a prominent developer of mobile games, specializing in creating engaging experiences for family and friends. The company is recognized for its popular DASH® series, which includes titles such as Diner Dash®, Wedding Dash®, Cooking Dash®, Hotel Dash®, SpongeBob Diner Dash®, and Hotel Transylvania Dash®. Additionally, PlayFirst offers games from the Stars series, including Mall Stars™. With a dedicated fan base of tens of millions worldwide, PlayFirst has established itself as a leader in the mobile gaming industry.

Ellie

Seed Round in 2013
At Ellie, they are driven by their love for fashion and fitness to create high quality activewear for the modern woman. They launch limited edition collections every month so that the Ellie woman is always staying inspired and on-trend. They create unique, stylish pieces that you can wear when you’re working out or out on the town. Ellie apparel is designed to complement every part of your routine. Whether it’s a unique top for pre and post workout, moisture wicking pieces for intense routines, or accessories to accent your outfit, they have you covered at Ellie.

Transonic Combustion

Series D in 2012
Transonic Combustion, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Camarillo, California, specializes in advanced fuel injection systems designed to enhance the efficiency of modern automotive engines. The company's TSCi™ fuel delivery technology is tailored for global automotive manufacturers, aiming to improve fuel efficiency and performance in various engine platforms. Transonic Combustion is backed by notable venture capital firms, including Venrock, Khosla Ventures, Rustic Canyon, and Saints Capital, indicating strong investor confidence in its innovative approach to fuel technology.

Dollar Shave Club

Series A in 2012
Dollar Shave Club is a lifestyle brand and e-commerce company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2012. It specializes in personal grooming products for men, offering a wide range of items including razors, blades, shave butter, aftershave liquids, face washes, and wipes. The company operates on a subscription model, allowing customers to receive these products regularly at affordable prices. Dollar Shave Club develops its offerings through a unique research and development process that incorporates botanicals and input from chemists, ensuring quality while keeping costs low. This innovative approach aims to simplify grooming for its customers.

Meteor Entertainment

Series B in 2012
Meteor Entertainment engages in developing and publishing video games. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

TopFloor

Venture Round in 2012
TopFloor, Inc., operating as TopFloor.com, is an online retail platform based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2012. The company focuses on providing a curated selection of unique products, including fashion, accessories, gifts, and home items, primarily serving customers in the United States. TopFloor aims to enhance the shopping experience by offering engaging videos that showcase products, making it enjoyable for users to learn about new items. Additionally, the platform encourages social sharing, allowing users to involve their friends in discovering products and taking advantage of limited-time sales at exclusive prices. Through its innovative approach, TopFloor transforms the shopping process into an engaging and interactive experience.

UrbanSitter

Series A in 2012
UrbanSitter, Inc. operates an online childcare marketplace that connects parents with babysitters and nannies through shared social networks. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the platform allows parents to search for and book caregivers recommended by their friends and community members. Babysitters can post their credentials and availability, while parents have the opportunity to share their experiences through reviews, fostering trust and transparency. UrbanSitter's services are available in major cities such as New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington D.C., Boston, Denver, and San Diego. In addition to childcare, the platform also offers caregiver services for senior care, pet sitting, and household assistance, catering to families' diverse needs in various situations.

PayDragon

Seed Round in 2012
PayDragon, Inc. is a company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in developing mobile applications for online shopping. Its iPhone and Android apps allow users to order and purchase products from nearby stores, ensuring that items are ready for pickup upon arrival. This service aims to enhance the shopping experience by minimizing wait times and eliminating the need to stand in line for ordering and payment.

Dollar Shave Club

Seed Round in 2012
Dollar Shave Club is a lifestyle brand and e-commerce company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2012. It specializes in personal grooming products for men, offering a wide range of items including razors, blades, shave butter, aftershave liquids, face washes, and wipes. The company operates on a subscription model, allowing customers to receive these products regularly at affordable prices. Dollar Shave Club develops its offerings through a unique research and development process that incorporates botanicals and input from chemists, ensuring quality while keeping costs low. This innovative approach aims to simplify grooming for its customers.

Velocify

Series B in 2012
Velocify, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based sales acceleration platform designed to enhance sales processes and boost productivity for high-velocity sales teams. Founded in 2004 and based in El Segundo, California, Velocify offers a suite of solutions including Velocify Pulse, which integrates with Salesforce to streamline sales processes; LeadManager, a lead management software that supports sales growth; LoanEngage, a customer relationship management tool tailored for the mortgage sector; and Dial-IQ, a sales dialer facilitating effective communication. The platform combines contact strategies with actionable performance analytics, enabling sales teams to convert more prospects into customers. Velocify serves a variety of industries, including mortgage, insurance, education, and technology. The company was previously known as Leads360, Inc. and rebranded in 2013. As of 2017, Velocify operates as a subsidiary of Ellie Mae, Inc.

UrbanSitter

Seed Round in 2012
UrbanSitter, Inc. operates an online childcare marketplace that connects parents with babysitters and nannies through shared social networks. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the platform allows parents to search for and book caregivers recommended by their friends and community members. Babysitters can post their credentials and availability, while parents have the opportunity to share their experiences through reviews, fostering trust and transparency. UrbanSitter's services are available in major cities such as New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington D.C., Boston, Denver, and San Diego. In addition to childcare, the platform also offers caregiver services for senior care, pet sitting, and household assistance, catering to families' diverse needs in various situations.

Science

Series A in 2011
Science is a California-based venture capital firm founded in 2011 that focuses on early-stage investments in disruptive technology companies. The firm identifies entrenched markets and societal shifts, strategically investing in innovative companies with strong teams. Based in Santa Monica, Science has co-founded and invested in over 60 companies, including notable names such as DollarShaveClub and DogVacay. The firm's investment portfolio spans various sectors, including e-commerce, fintech, media, and gaming, with a particular emphasis on seed-stage and early-stage opportunities in the United States and India. Through its targeted approach, Science aims to support companies that are poised to reshape their industries and drive significant change.

LiveGamer

Venture Round in 2011
Live Gamer provides e-commerce solutions for micro-transaction based businesses. It offers monetization solutions that go beyond payments to drive core business metrics and optimize new transaction-based revenue streams. LGI serves web-based, online gaming, social networks, mobile applications, toys, and entertainment companies inf.

Mertado

Series A in 2011
Mertado is a social shopping company that lets consumers discover and buy new products within the online communities that they frequent. Mertado mirrors the real world shopping experience by enabling users to discover unique products that meet their lifestyle needs, and adds a social context around these purchases.

Gaikai

Series C in 2011
Gaikai Inc. is a video game technology company that specializes in cloud-based gaming solutions. Acquired by Sony Computer Entertainment in 2012, Gaikai plays a pivotal role in enabling game streaming services, including Remote Play for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita, as well as the forthcoming PlayStation Now. The company's mission focuses on broadening access to video games, allowing users to easily and instantly play a diverse range of titles across multiple devices. By leveraging advanced streaming technology, Gaikai aims to enhance the gaming experience for a wide audience.

Marketfish

Series A in 2011
The Marketfish platform allows marketers to build and execute lead generation campaigns using 3rd party marketing lists.Using patented search algorithms, the tool allows users to discover targeted customer lists, build marketing campaigns, execute the campaign, and measure the performance in real time.

Fulcrum BioEnergy

Series C in 2011
Fulcrum BioEnergy, Inc. is a company based in Pleasanton, California, that specializes in converting municipal solid waste into low-cost, low-carbon transportation fuels, including jet fuel, diesel, and ethanol. Founded in 2007 by E. James Macias and Jim McDermott, Fulcrum BioEnergy employs a proprietary thermochemical process to transform sorted, post-recycled municipal solid waste into ethanol, utilizing conventional commercial systems. The company's approach aims to create a sustainable and renewable source of domestic transportation fuel, thereby reducing dependence on imported oil and contributing to net-zero carbon emissions. Fulcrum BioEnergy has established a strategic partnership with Marubeni Corporation to further enhance its capabilities in the sustainable fuel sector.

PlayFirst

Venture Round in 2010
PlayFirst is a prominent developer of mobile games, specializing in creating engaging experiences for family and friends. The company is recognized for its popular DASH® series, which includes titles such as Diner Dash®, Wedding Dash®, Cooking Dash®, Hotel Dash®, SpongeBob Diner Dash®, and Hotel Transylvania Dash®. Additionally, PlayFirst offers games from the Stars series, including Mall Stars™. With a dedicated fan base of tens of millions worldwide, PlayFirst has established itself as a leader in the mobile gaming industry.

Marketfish

Venture Round in 2010
The Marketfish platform allows marketers to build and execute lead generation campaigns using 3rd party marketing lists.Using patented search algorithms, the tool allows users to discover targeted customer lists, build marketing campaigns, execute the campaign, and measure the performance in real time.

Serious Energy

Series D in 2010
Serious Energy, Inc. specializes in designing and providing energy-efficient products for buildings, aimed at reducing energy consumption for both owners and occupants. The company's offerings include the iWindow, a retrofit glass system for commercial applications; SeriousEnergy Manager, a cloud-based energy management platform; and various products like SeriousWindows, SeriousGlass, and QuietRock, which enhance energy performance and soundproofing in different environments such as residential, commercial, and institutional settings. Founded in 1977 and located in Sunnyvale, California, Serious Energy operates manufacturing plants in Newark, California; Boulder, Colorado; and Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, along with a dedicated research and development facility. The company, formerly known as Serious Materials, has received multiple accolades for its innovative contributions to sustainable building materials, highlighting its commitment to reducing the environmental impact of the built environment.

Gaikai

Series B in 2010
Gaikai Inc. is a video game technology company that specializes in cloud-based gaming solutions. Acquired by Sony Computer Entertainment in 2012, Gaikai plays a pivotal role in enabling game streaming services, including Remote Play for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita, as well as the forthcoming PlayStation Now. The company's mission focuses on broadening access to video games, allowing users to easily and instantly play a diverse range of titles across multiple devices. By leveraging advanced streaming technology, Gaikai aims to enhance the gaming experience for a wide audience.

Perfect Market

Series C in 2010
Perfect Market, Inc. specializes in digital publishing software solutions aimed at enhancing traffic, engagement, and revenue for publishers. The company serves over 200 prominent publishers, including notable names like LATimes.com and NBCNews.com. Its flagship product, the Digital Publishing Suite, offers a comprehensive array of tools designed for content recirculation, social discovery, search engine optimization, and ad optimization. These tools enable publishers to tailor user experiences in real-time, ultimately improving site engagement and guiding users toward relevant actions. Additionally, Perfect Market provides audience development consulting services to complement its software offerings. Founded in 2007 by Idealab, the company has a strong foundation in search technology and has expanded its capabilities through strategic acquisitions, such as Media River in 2008. Perfect Market is headquartered in Pasadena, California, with additional offices in New York City, San Francisco, and Bangalore, India, and has raised approximately $30 million from various investors.

InSync Software

Series B in 2009
InSync Software specializes in developing software solutions for asset tracking applications that utilize radio frequency identification (RFID), global positioning systems (GPS), and sensor technologies. The company enables enterprises to enhance their operations by integrating advanced tracking capabilities with cloud computing and existing business processes. Its offerings include a comprehensive set of application building blocks and solution templates tailored for asset-intensive industries such as oil and gas, chemicals, construction, high technology, aerospace, and defense. InSync's innovative approach helps organizations effectively address their asset management challenges across various sectors. The company has been acquired by ORBCOMM.

Serious Energy

Series C in 2009
Serious Energy, Inc. specializes in designing and providing energy-efficient products for buildings, aimed at reducing energy consumption for both owners and occupants. The company's offerings include the iWindow, a retrofit glass system for commercial applications; SeriousEnergy Manager, a cloud-based energy management platform; and various products like SeriousWindows, SeriousGlass, and QuietRock, which enhance energy performance and soundproofing in different environments such as residential, commercial, and institutional settings. Founded in 1977 and located in Sunnyvale, California, Serious Energy operates manufacturing plants in Newark, California; Boulder, Colorado; and Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, along with a dedicated research and development facility. The company, formerly known as Serious Materials, has received multiple accolades for its innovative contributions to sustainable building materials, highlighting its commitment to reducing the environmental impact of the built environment.

Transonic Combustion

Series C in 2009
Transonic Combustion, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Camarillo, California, specializes in advanced fuel injection systems designed to enhance the efficiency of modern automotive engines. The company's TSCi™ fuel delivery technology is tailored for global automotive manufacturers, aiming to improve fuel efficiency and performance in various engine platforms. Transonic Combustion is backed by notable venture capital firms, including Venrock, Khosla Ventures, Rustic Canyon, and Saints Capital, indicating strong investor confidence in its innovative approach to fuel technology.

Loopnet

Post in 2009
LoopNet, Inc. is a prominent online marketplace for commercial real estate and businesses for sale in the United States. It provides a platform for commercial real estate agents to list properties for sale or lease by submitting detailed information, facilitating connections between property owners and potential buyers or tenants. Users, which include brokers, agents, buyers, and tenants, can search through extensive property listings that align with their specific commercial real estate needs. By streamlining the process of matching supply with demand, LoopNet helps participants execute transactions in a more cost-effective manner. Additionally, the company offers technology and information services to help commercial real estate organizations manage their online listings and enhance property marketing efforts. Its clientele encompasses many of the leading commercial real estate firms across the country.

DECA

Series B in 2009
Founded by Michael Wayne and Chris Kimbell, both formerly of Sony Pictures, DECA (Digital Entertainment Company of America) launches as a production house for mainstream digital entertainment. The company received $5 million from Mayfield, Atomico and General Catalyst Partners and will be putting the investment into finding and financing novel digital entertainment web properties. DECA, however, will not serve as a destination for these properties, but rather invest in them and distribute them through their partner's channels. There is little word on what properties they will focus their money on, but they will be announcing their first 3 projects in the fall of 2007. Web video shows are definitely in the cards, with non-video properties on the horizon as well.

Ohai

Venture Round in 2009
Ohai, founded by Susan Wu, is a developer of online games designed for social platforms, with a focus on creating a Flash-based massively multiplayer online game (MMOG). The company leverages the interactive nature of social networks to engage users and enhance their gaming experience. By combining elements of social interaction with immersive gameplay, Ohai aims to attract a diverse audience and foster a vibrant gaming community.

TwoFish

Series B in 2008
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Trion Worlds

Series C in 2008
Trion Worlds is a prominent publisher and developer of online video games, focused on creating immersive multiplayer experiences. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in San Diego, Austin, and London, Trion Worlds is dedicated to revolutionizing the gaming industry by blending online gaming with traditional media. The company utilizes an innovative development and publishing platform to deliver high-quality games across various genres and devices. Its portfolio includes notable titles such as Rift™, End of Nations™, and Defiance™, which are designed to operate as live services, fostering dynamic social interactions among players. Through its efforts, Trion Worlds aims to shape the future of gaming and entertainment by engaging a broad audience of game enthusiasts.

Perfect Market

Series A in 2008
Perfect Market, Inc. specializes in digital publishing software solutions aimed at enhancing traffic, engagement, and revenue for publishers. The company serves over 200 prominent publishers, including notable names like LATimes.com and NBCNews.com. Its flagship product, the Digital Publishing Suite, offers a comprehensive array of tools designed for content recirculation, social discovery, search engine optimization, and ad optimization. These tools enable publishers to tailor user experiences in real-time, ultimately improving site engagement and guiding users toward relevant actions. Additionally, Perfect Market provides audience development consulting services to complement its software offerings. Founded in 2007 by Idealab, the company has a strong foundation in search technology and has expanded its capabilities through strategic acquisitions, such as Media River in 2008. Perfect Market is headquartered in Pasadena, California, with additional offices in New York City, San Francisco, and Bangalore, India, and has raised approximately $30 million from various investors.

Untangle

Series B in 2008
Untangle, Inc. specializes in cybersecurity software solutions and appliances tailored for small to medium-sized businesses. The company offers a range of products, including its NG Firewall, which balances performance and protection, along with its NG Firewall appliances, Command Center for centralized management, and ScoutIQ as a cloud service. Untangle addresses various cybersecurity challenges such as web filtering, ransomware, mobile policy enforcement, and incident response. Its clientele encompasses K-12 schools, higher education institutions, government organizations, nonprofits, and various sectors like healthcare and finance. Untangle's solutions are designed to be easy to deploy and manage, with a focus on affordability and accessibility. The company, originally known as Metavize, was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.

Docstoc

Series B in 2008
Docstoc is an internet company that operates an online platform designed for document management and sharing. It provides a marketplace where users and businesses can search, upload, and share a wide array of professional documents across various categories, including legal, business, financial, technology, educational, and creative fields. Additionally, Docstoc offers valuable resources such as lesson plans, articles, interactive tools, quizzes, and tutorials aimed at supporting both aspiring and established restaurateurs in planning, starting, and growing their businesses. Through its extensive repository of documents and educational materials, Docstoc serves as a comprehensive resource for professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and operational efficiency.

Fulcrum BioEnergy

Series B in 2008
Fulcrum BioEnergy, Inc. is a company based in Pleasanton, California, that specializes in converting municipal solid waste into low-cost, low-carbon transportation fuels, including jet fuel, diesel, and ethanol. Founded in 2007 by E. James Macias and Jim McDermott, Fulcrum BioEnergy employs a proprietary thermochemical process to transform sorted, post-recycled municipal solid waste into ethanol, utilizing conventional commercial systems. The company's approach aims to create a sustainable and renewable source of domestic transportation fuel, thereby reducing dependence on imported oil and contributing to net-zero carbon emissions. Fulcrum BioEnergy has established a strategic partnership with Marubeni Corporation to further enhance its capabilities in the sustainable fuel sector.

ThermaSource

Series B in 2008
ThermaSource specializes in geothermal drilling and consulting services, catering to the expanding geothermal power sector. The company offers a dual service model that includes engineering consulting and a fleet of fully staffed drill rigs. Currently, ThermaSource owns eight rigs and operates a total of eleven in the United States and the West Indies. In addition to drilling services, the company provides critical support services such as cement, drilling fluids, and logging, alongside its engineering and management expertise. This comprehensive approach positions ThermaSource as a key player in the geothermal industry, supporting the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions.

Serious Energy

Series B in 2008
Serious Energy, Inc. specializes in designing and providing energy-efficient products for buildings, aimed at reducing energy consumption for both owners and occupants. The company's offerings include the iWindow, a retrofit glass system for commercial applications; SeriousEnergy Manager, a cloud-based energy management platform; and various products like SeriousWindows, SeriousGlass, and QuietRock, which enhance energy performance and soundproofing in different environments such as residential, commercial, and institutional settings. Founded in 1977 and located in Sunnyvale, California, Serious Energy operates manufacturing plants in Newark, California; Boulder, Colorado; and Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, along with a dedicated research and development facility. The company, formerly known as Serious Materials, has received multiple accolades for its innovative contributions to sustainable building materials, highlighting its commitment to reducing the environmental impact of the built environment.

DanceJam

Series B in 2008
DanceJam is a social media platform designed for dance enthusiasts to connect, learn, and showcase their skills. Users can watch and rate dance videos, promote their profiles, and participate in competitive dance-offs. The platform also facilitates matchmaking between users with similar interests and provides information about local dance-related events. Founded by Geoffrey Arone, Anthony Young, and MC Hammer, DanceJam aims to create a vibrant community for both dancers and fans, fostering interaction and engagement through shared passion for dance.

Transonic Combustion

Series B in 2008
Transonic Combustion, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Camarillo, California, specializes in advanced fuel injection systems designed to enhance the efficiency of modern automotive engines. The company's TSCi™ fuel delivery technology is tailored for global automotive manufacturers, aiming to improve fuel efficiency and performance in various engine platforms. Transonic Combustion is backed by notable venture capital firms, including Venrock, Khosla Ventures, Rustic Canyon, and Saints Capital, indicating strong investor confidence in its innovative approach to fuel technology.

Capella

Venture Round in 2008
Capella is the industry leader of wavelength selective switch (WSS) technology for use in reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexers (ROADM) and optical cross connect (OXC) applications. Capella's intelligent subsystems provide the best performing wavelength management products on the market offering dynamic, remote reconfigurability with fully integrated optical channel monitoring (OCM), essential technology for next-generation ROADMs.

Fulcrum BioEnergy

Series A in 2007
Fulcrum BioEnergy, Inc. is a company based in Pleasanton, California, that specializes in converting municipal solid waste into low-cost, low-carbon transportation fuels, including jet fuel, diesel, and ethanol. Founded in 2007 by E. James Macias and Jim McDermott, Fulcrum BioEnergy employs a proprietary thermochemical process to transform sorted, post-recycled municipal solid waste into ethanol, utilizing conventional commercial systems. The company's approach aims to create a sustainable and renewable source of domestic transportation fuel, thereby reducing dependence on imported oil and contributing to net-zero carbon emissions. Fulcrum BioEnergy has established a strategic partnership with Marubeni Corporation to further enhance its capabilities in the sustainable fuel sector.

PlayFirst

Series C in 2007
PlayFirst is a prominent developer of mobile games, specializing in creating engaging experiences for family and friends. The company is recognized for its popular DASH® series, which includes titles such as Diner Dash®, Wedding Dash®, Cooking Dash®, Hotel Dash®, SpongeBob Diner Dash®, and Hotel Transylvania Dash®. Additionally, PlayFirst offers games from the Stars series, including Mall Stars™. With a dedicated fan base of tens of millions worldwide, PlayFirst has established itself as a leader in the mobile gaming industry.

Serious Energy

Series B in 2007
Serious Energy, Inc. specializes in designing and providing energy-efficient products for buildings, aimed at reducing energy consumption for both owners and occupants. The company's offerings include the iWindow, a retrofit glass system for commercial applications; SeriousEnergy Manager, a cloud-based energy management platform; and various products like SeriousWindows, SeriousGlass, and QuietRock, which enhance energy performance and soundproofing in different environments such as residential, commercial, and institutional settings. Founded in 1977 and located in Sunnyvale, California, Serious Energy operates manufacturing plants in Newark, California; Boulder, Colorado; and Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, along with a dedicated research and development facility. The company, formerly known as Serious Materials, has received multiple accolades for its innovative contributions to sustainable building materials, highlighting its commitment to reducing the environmental impact of the built environment.

Hidden City Games

Series B in 2007
Hidden City games is a Seattle-based gaming company focused on online casual, role playing and children's games. The company is best known as the licensor of Bella Sara, a trading card product ever developed for girls.

Velocify

Series A in 2007
Velocify, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based sales acceleration platform designed to enhance sales processes and boost productivity for high-velocity sales teams. Founded in 2004 and based in El Segundo, California, Velocify offers a suite of solutions including Velocify Pulse, which integrates with Salesforce to streamline sales processes; LeadManager, a lead management software that supports sales growth; LoanEngage, a customer relationship management tool tailored for the mortgage sector; and Dial-IQ, a sales dialer facilitating effective communication. The platform combines contact strategies with actionable performance analytics, enabling sales teams to convert more prospects into customers. Velocify serves a variety of industries, including mortgage, insurance, education, and technology. The company was previously known as Leads360, Inc. and rebranded in 2013. As of 2017, Velocify operates as a subsidiary of Ellie Mae, Inc.

Dipity

Angel Round in 2007
Dipity is a management platform for publishers to organize articles, blog posts, pictures, videos and other content. Interactive views show are used for anything from online news features to museum kiosks. Dipity allows customers to work with content directly or automatically pull highly relevant content from socially-curated sites like YouTube, Wikipedia, Digg and others using RSS and API integrations. Once created, the interactive tools stays up-to-date, and can be embedded in blogs, social networks, and websites to add an interactive, engaging element to any site.

MerchantCircle

Series B in 2007
MerchantCircle is an online marketing platform founded in 2005, designed to support local business owners by creating a vast network for them to connect with potential customers. The platform enables users to find qualified local businesses that offer quality services, expert advice, and competitive quotes. MerchantCircle provides small businesses with essential tools such as web listing pages, blogging capabilities, and deal-building features to enhance their visibility and attract new clients. Consumers can create profiles to track coupons and engage with local merchants by asking business-specific questions. The company promotes a collaborative environment through a viral marketing strategy that encourages interactions between businesses and consumers. MerchantCircle was acquired by Reply! Inc. in 2011 and has expanded its offerings by incorporating services from previous acquisitions like Bloglines and TimeBridge.

Trion Worlds

Series B in 2007
Trion Worlds is a prominent publisher and developer of online video games, focused on creating immersive multiplayer experiences. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in San Diego, Austin, and London, Trion Worlds is dedicated to revolutionizing the gaming industry by blending online gaming with traditional media. The company utilizes an innovative development and publishing platform to deliver high-quality games across various genres and devices. Its portfolio includes notable titles such as Rift™, End of Nations™, and Defiance™, which are designed to operate as live services, fostering dynamic social interactions among players. Through its efforts, Trion Worlds aims to shape the future of gaming and entertainment by engaging a broad audience of game enthusiasts.

DanceJam

Angel Round in 2007
DanceJam is a social media platform designed for dance enthusiasts to connect, learn, and showcase their skills. Users can watch and rate dance videos, promote their profiles, and participate in competitive dance-offs. The platform also facilitates matchmaking between users with similar interests and provides information about local dance-related events. Founded by Geoffrey Arone, Anthony Young, and MC Hammer, DanceJam aims to create a vibrant community for both dancers and fans, fostering interaction and engagement through shared passion for dance.

Capella

Debt Financing in 2007
Capella is the industry leader of wavelength selective switch (WSS) technology for use in reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexers (ROADM) and optical cross connect (OXC) applications. Capella's intelligent subsystems provide the best performing wavelength management products on the market offering dynamic, remote reconfigurability with fully integrated optical channel monitoring (OCM), essential technology for next-generation ROADMs.

HyperQuality

Series B in 2007
At HyperQuality, they focus on improving customer experience 24/7. they accomplish this through their proven and innovative methodology for evaluations and surveys, reliable and valid data, and quality assurance software resulting in specific recommendations from the agent to the company–wide level.

Untangle

Series A in 2006
Untangle, Inc. specializes in cybersecurity software solutions and appliances tailored for small to medium-sized businesses. The company offers a range of products, including its NG Firewall, which balances performance and protection, along with its NG Firewall appliances, Command Center for centralized management, and ScoutIQ as a cloud service. Untangle addresses various cybersecurity challenges such as web filtering, ransomware, mobile policy enforcement, and incident response. Its clientele encompasses K-12 schools, higher education institutions, government organizations, nonprofits, and various sectors like healthcare and finance. Untangle's solutions are designed to be easy to deploy and manage, with a focus on affordability and accessibility. The company, originally known as Metavize, was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.

TwoFish

Series A in 2006
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iCopyright

Series C in 2006
iCopyright, Inc. provides an automated rights and permissions licensing system for publishers and users of digital content. Its products and services include CONDUCTOR, a licensing service for content publishers with multiple titles or daily news feeds, which is used by wire services, newspapers, magazines, and trade journals in North America and Europe. The company's products also include CREATORS, a licensing service for small publishers and individual creators, which is used by bloggers, writers, and photographers; and DISCOVERY, a content monitoring and infringement detection service for publishers of articles and images, which is used by content owners to find sites that are using their content. In addition, its products and services include Clip&Copy, the news alerts and press clippings service that pushes publisher content to information consumers and drives new traffic to publisher Websites. Further, the company's products and services include PARTNER CONSOLE, a lead management system, which is used by reprint companies, stock image houses, reprographic rights organizations, copyright collectives, content management system suppliers, and other solutions providers. iCopyright, Inc. was formerly known as Data Depth Corporation and changed its name to iCopyright, Inc. in November 2006. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Issaquah, Washington.

Good Technology

Venture Round in 2006
Good Technology Corporation provides secure mobility solutions for enterprises and governments worldwide. It offers a suite of collaboration applications, such as Good Launcher, a mobile desktop solution for business, Good Work, a mobile workforce for business-class e-mail and collaboration, Good Access, a browser that allows users to access the corporate Intranets and Web applications, and Good Share, a solution that enables mobile business users to access, download, and share documents. It was founded in 1996 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.

Azaire Networks

Series C in 2006
Azaire Networks, Inc. specializes in multi-access network solutions designed for mobile operators and service providers across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Germany, India, and the Netherlands, the company focuses on wireless local area network solutions that facilitate the deployment of multi-access networks. This technology allows users to seamlessly roam between cellular, metropolitan access, and enterprise networks, thereby enhancing mobile broadband services for both consumers and businesses. Azaire Networks also provides fixed mobile convergence solutions, enabling telecom operators to integrate Wi-Fi into their existing voice and data offerings, which supports the billing and management of Wi-Fi services. As of June 2008, Azaire Networks operates as a subsidiary of IntelliNet Technologies, Inc.

CaseRev

Series B in 2006
CaseRev provides vendor relationship management solutions. It offers VenCore, a Web-based application, which enables users to search for vendors; create and enforce vendor relationships; make and track referrals; track governance and compliance information; send messages; create and maintain preferred partner lists; capture preferred pricing details for each partner; secure updated partner profiles; capture user ratings for each partner's work; and generate reports about partners' cost, quality, and performance, as well as information about how internal users differ in their use of outside partners.

NanoNexus

Series A in 2006
NanoNexus, Inc. provides contactor and interconnect products for the electronics industry.

MerchantCircle

Series A in 2006
MerchantCircle is an online marketing platform founded in 2005, designed to support local business owners by creating a vast network for them to connect with potential customers. The platform enables users to find qualified local businesses that offer quality services, expert advice, and competitive quotes. MerchantCircle provides small businesses with essential tools such as web listing pages, blogging capabilities, and deal-building features to enhance their visibility and attract new clients. Consumers can create profiles to track coupons and engage with local merchants by asking business-specific questions. The company promotes a collaborative environment through a viral marketing strategy that encourages interactions between businesses and consumers. MerchantCircle was acquired by Reply! Inc. in 2011 and has expanded its offerings by incorporating services from previous acquisitions like Bloglines and TimeBridge.

Krugle

Series B in 2006
Krugle operates a search engine tailored for developers, enabling them to efficiently locate open source code within various repositories. The platform also provides collaboration tools that facilitate interactions among developers, allowing them to engage with source code and communicate with one another. By streamlining the process of searching and sharing open source projects, Krugle supports the developer community in enhancing productivity and fostering collaboration in software development.

IdeaForest

Series C in 2006
IdeaForest is a total web solution provider that offers hosting services that follows trends in self-service technology and a mail server that employs the latest technologies in eliminating e-mail spam and viruses. Its objective is to make web presence for our clients as complete and hassle-free as possible. IdeaForest also provides Manila hosting services and Apache private domain hosting plan for its users. Its servers are located in a facility boasting redundant connections to the internet, redundant power backup and generators, controlled climate, on-call technicians, and full security with camera surveillance. IdeaForest was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in El Segundo, I.L.

LimeLife

Series B in 2006
LimeLife is a digital media company located in the San Francisco Bay area that publishes a women's lifestyle site focused on the 25-44 age demographic. The platform, accessible via both web and mobile, offers timely content on a variety of topics, including celebrity news, politics, entertainment, fashion, beauty, and relationships. LimeLife's editorial voice is characterized as fresh, smart, sassy, and fun, appealing to a modern audience. Originally one of the first mobile app publishers, LimeLife has maintained its commitment to delivering premium content, which includes games, applications, and text alerts through major U.S. carriers.

PlayFirst

Series B in 2006
PlayFirst is a prominent developer of mobile games, specializing in creating engaging experiences for family and friends. The company is recognized for its popular DASH® series, which includes titles such as Diner Dash®, Wedding Dash®, Cooking Dash®, Hotel Dash®, SpongeBob Diner Dash®, and Hotel Transylvania Dash®. Additionally, PlayFirst offers games from the Stars series, including Mall Stars™. With a dedicated fan base of tens of millions worldwide, PlayFirst has established itself as a leader in the mobile gaming industry.

InSync Software

Series A in 2006
InSync Software specializes in developing software solutions for asset tracking applications that utilize radio frequency identification (RFID), global positioning systems (GPS), and sensor technologies. The company enables enterprises to enhance their operations by integrating advanced tracking capabilities with cloud computing and existing business processes. Its offerings include a comprehensive set of application building blocks and solution templates tailored for asset-intensive industries such as oil and gas, chemicals, construction, high technology, aerospace, and defense. InSync's innovative approach helps organizations effectively address their asset management challenges across various sectors. The company has been acquired by ORBCOMM.

US Renewables

Series A in 2005
US Renewables Group is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 2003 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California. The firm specializes in investments within the renewable energy sector, including renewable energy facilities, generation projects, and clean fuels initiatives. US Renewables seeks to make investments ranging from $30 to $70 million, accommodating various stages of development, from early-stage projects to the acquisition of operating assets. The firm focuses its efforts primarily in the United States, with additional interests in Mexico and China, targeting sectors such as renewable power, biofuels, and clean technology.

ePartners

Venture Round in 2005
ePartners, established in 1992, specializes in providing tailored IT solutions to help businesses achieve their objectives and explore new growth opportunities. By taking the time to understand a client's unique industry and operational processes, ePartners develops comprehensive solutions that minimize the learning curve for employees. The company empowers workforces at all levels—from shop floor staff to executives—by equipping them with the necessary tools to enhance decision-making and fulfill their organizational missions. ePartners focuses on aligning IT strategies with business goals, enabling the deployment of cost-effective solutions that foster significant performance improvements across enterprises.

Good Technology

Series H in 2005
Good Technology Corporation provides secure mobility solutions for enterprises and governments worldwide. It offers a suite of collaboration applications, such as Good Launcher, a mobile desktop solution for business, Good Work, a mobile workforce for business-class e-mail and collaboration, Good Access, a browser that allows users to access the corporate Intranets and Web applications, and Good Share, a solution that enables mobile business users to access, download, and share documents. It was founded in 1996 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.

LimeLife

Series A in 2005
LimeLife is a digital media company located in the San Francisco Bay area that publishes a women's lifestyle site focused on the 25-44 age demographic. The platform, accessible via both web and mobile, offers timely content on a variety of topics, including celebrity news, politics, entertainment, fashion, beauty, and relationships. LimeLife's editorial voice is characterized as fresh, smart, sassy, and fun, appealing to a modern audience. Originally one of the first mobile app publishers, LimeLife has maintained its commitment to delivering premium content, which includes games, applications, and text alerts through major U.S. carriers.

RiverOne

Venture Round in 2005
RiverOne, Inc. provides supply chain management software and services for trading partners across distributed electronics industry supply chains. The company’s INTERactive software suite enables companies to manage direct materials throughout the product lifecycle, including design review, sourcing, procurement, order lifecycle management, planning, and inventory management. It delivers its services through a WebTop user interface. The company was formerly known as Need2Buy Inc. and changed its name to RiverOne, Inc. in November 2001. RiverOne, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is based in Irvine, California. As of February 21, 2006, RiverOne, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of I2 Technologies, Inc.

SiliconSystems

Series B in 2005
SiliconSystems is the world leader in industrial-grade solid-state storage solutions engineered exclusively for the high performance, high reliability, multi-year product lifecycle requirements of the Enterprise System OEM market. The company's patented and patent-pending SiliconDrive(TM) technology meets the rigorous demands of applications in the netcom, military, industrial, interactive kiosk and medical markets. SiliconSystems is based in Aliso Viejo, California.

HyperQuality

Series A in 2005
At HyperQuality, they focus on improving customer experience 24/7. they accomplish this through their proven and innovative methodology for evaluations and surveys, reliable and valid data, and quality assurance software resulting in specific recommendations from the agent to the company–wide level.

Azaire Networks

Series B in 2004
Azaire Networks, Inc. specializes in multi-access network solutions designed for mobile operators and service providers across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Germany, India, and the Netherlands, the company focuses on wireless local area network solutions that facilitate the deployment of multi-access networks. This technology allows users to seamlessly roam between cellular, metropolitan access, and enterprise networks, thereby enhancing mobile broadband services for both consumers and businesses. Azaire Networks also provides fixed mobile convergence solutions, enabling telecom operators to integrate Wi-Fi into their existing voice and data offerings, which supports the billing and management of Wi-Fi services. As of June 2008, Azaire Networks operates as a subsidiary of IntelliNet Technologies, Inc.

FieldCentrix

Series B in 2004
FieldCentrix provides mobile field service automation solutions for service lifecycle management. Its management solution, FieldCentrix Enterprise, automates and streamlines manual processes and centralizes disparate applications associated with field service. FieldCentrix delivers solutions for market sectors, including manufacturing, industrial equipment, automation controls, medical devices, high technology, communications, real estate services, and building trade services. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Irvine, California with offices in North America and Europe. As of September 21, 2005, FieldCentrix Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Astea International Inc.

Gluecode Software

Series A in 2004
Gluecode Software is an open source application infrastructure company based in El Segundo, California, founded in 2000. The company specializes in providing software and support services that facilitate the development and delivery of distributed enterprise applications. Its flagship product, Gluecode JOE Standard Edition, is a comprehensive Java application platform that includes an application server, JSP and servlet container, portal framework, and database management system. By utilizing a managed open source model, Gluecode Software ensures enterprise readiness through source code access, technical support, and service-level agreements, streamlining the application development process for businesses.

Intrepid Learning, Inc.

Venture Round in 2004
Learner-First Technology for Business Results Intrepid’s corporate learning platform delivers business impact by empowering learners with a deeply engaging SaaS experience that can scale to as many people as you need it to. (1,000? Yes. 100,000? Also yes). Welcome to modern corporate learning. The kind you’ve been searching for. With integrated social and collaborative features and capabilities specifically designed to meet corporate L&D goals in the modern world, Intrepid has proven that scale and engagement are not mutually exclusive. Nor are online learning and meaningful collaboration. What’s your critical business goal? Onboarding, sales enablement, leadership, strategic transformation, partner and customer education…? How do you want to get your learners there…? A continuous learning journey, a blended approach, a time-bound cohort-driven collaborative experience (aka corporate MOOC), self-directed? Whatever your learning goal & business goal combination, Intrepid’s elegant and intuitive technology can help you deliver the results you need.

Archcom Technology

Series B in 2004
Archcom Technology Inc. is engaged in the development and manufacture of optical solutions.

PlayFirst

Series A in 2004
PlayFirst is a prominent developer of mobile games, specializing in creating engaging experiences for family and friends. The company is recognized for its popular DASH® series, which includes titles such as Diner Dash®, Wedding Dash®, Cooking Dash®, Hotel Dash®, SpongeBob Diner Dash®, and Hotel Transylvania Dash®. Additionally, PlayFirst offers games from the Stars series, including Mall Stars™. With a dedicated fan base of tens of millions worldwide, PlayFirst has established itself as a leader in the mobile gaming industry.

EM4

Series B in 2003
EM4, Inc. specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of optoelectronic components and packages for various sectors, including defense, aerospace, life sciences, telecommunications, and industrial markets. The company offers a diverse range of products such as direct modulation laser transmitters for analog RF over fiber links, high-speed detectors, fiber laser pumps, and integrated laser modules. EM4 also provides outsourced sub-micron integration and packaging services, catering to the needs of businesses in the industrial, defense, and broadband markets. Its focus is on delivering reliable, cost-effective solutions for applications in space photonics and other advanced technologies.

NanoNexus

Series C in 2003
NanoNexus, Inc. provides contactor and interconnect products for the electronics industry.

Confluent Photonics

Series B in 2003
Confluent Photonics Corporation is developing passive and active DWDM optical components for the telecommunications industry based on silicon-on-insulator (SOI) semiconductor fabrication techniques. The use of SOI along with the CMOS fabrication infrastructure developed to process SOI enables cost-effective high volume optical telecom component solutions for the access, metropolitan and long haul telecom markets. The compatibility of Confluent optical designs and manufacturing techniques with CMOS fabrication also provides a pathway for the future integration of optics and electronics on the same telecommunications chip. Current optical telecommunication product technologies and designs result in miniaturized optical lab benches lacking thermal and mechanical robustness. In contrast, Confluent is designing and fabricating Telcordia-compliant optical chip components for the automated manufacture of integrated optical circuits. These components are designed to be insensitive to their environment. Using semiconductor-manufacturing techniques provides built in optical alignment, high volume production and low cost.

StoneFly

Series C in 2003
StoneFly is a technology company based in Hayward, California, specializing in Internet Protocol (IP) storage solutions. Founded in 1996 and recognized for pioneering the iSCSI storage protocol, StoneFly has established itself as a leader in the storage industry, offering a wide array of products and services. These include physical and virtual storage appliances, cloud services, backup and disaster recovery solutions, and enterprise managed services. The company's offerings are powered by StoneFusion, an intelligent operating system that enhances the performance of data-dependent applications. StoneFly is dedicated to providing simple, affordable, and secure enterprise-class storage solutions, making it a key player in the evolution of data storage technologies. As a subsidiary of Dynamic Network Factory, Inc., StoneFly also benefits from its parent company's expertise in security and consulting services.

Good Technology

Series F in 2003
Good Technology Corporation provides secure mobility solutions for enterprises and governments worldwide. It offers a suite of collaboration applications, such as Good Launcher, a mobile desktop solution for business, Good Work, a mobile workforce for business-class e-mail and collaboration, Good Access, a browser that allows users to access the corporate Intranets and Web applications, and Good Share, a solution that enables mobile business users to access, download, and share documents. It was founded in 1996 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.

Agribuys

Series C in 2002
Agribuys, the leading provider of supply chain management software and services to the global perishable foods industry, and Foodconnex Worldwide (Foodconnex), an innovative provider of technology to companies in the perishables and food retail markets, announced today that they have merged to form FoodLink Online.

Allegro Networks

Series B in 2002
Provider of network routing equipment

iCopyright

Series B in 2002
iCopyright, Inc. provides an automated rights and permissions licensing system for publishers and users of digital content. Its products and services include CONDUCTOR, a licensing service for content publishers with multiple titles or daily news feeds, which is used by wire services, newspapers, magazines, and trade journals in North America and Europe. The company's products also include CREATORS, a licensing service for small publishers and individual creators, which is used by bloggers, writers, and photographers; and DISCOVERY, a content monitoring and infringement detection service for publishers of articles and images, which is used by content owners to find sites that are using their content. In addition, its products and services include Clip&Copy, the news alerts and press clippings service that pushes publisher content to information consumers and drives new traffic to publisher Websites. Further, the company's products and services include PARTNER CONSOLE, a lead management system, which is used by reprint companies, stock image houses, reprographic rights organizations, copyright collectives, content management system suppliers, and other solutions providers. iCopyright, Inc. was formerly known as Data Depth Corporation and changed its name to iCopyright, Inc. in November 2006. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Issaquah, Washington.

Element K

Venture Round in 2001
Element K specializes in the development of online learning software and resources aimed at enhancing leadership skills, IT certification, compliance, and performance management. Founded in 1997 and based in Rochester, New York, the company offers a variety of educational materials, including case studies, video testimonials, webinars, and research reports. Element K provides learning solutions designed to help organizations develop their employees, support partners, and educate customers through a self-paced e-Learning portal. In October 2011, the company was acquired by SkillSoft.

Good Technology

Series E in 2001
Good Technology Corporation provides secure mobility solutions for enterprises and governments worldwide. It offers a suite of collaboration applications, such as Good Launcher, a mobile desktop solution for business, Good Work, a mobile workforce for business-class e-mail and collaboration, Good Access, a browser that allows users to access the corporate Intranets and Web applications, and Good Share, a solution that enables mobile business users to access, download, and share documents. It was founded in 1996 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.

Envenergy

Series C in 2001
Envenergy offers hardware, software, and networking solutions for energy and facility management. It enables the integration of diverse technologies into a single intelligent and management network. It does this by creating an open platform via its core technology multi-protocol exchange (MPX). The MPX utilizes internet protocol in delivering an enterprise-wide solution in a manner that’s both quick and cost-effective. Envenergy was founded in 2000 and is based in Santa Barbara, California.

Allegro Networks

Series B in 2001
Provider of network routing equipment

Intersperse

Series B in 2001
Intersperse is a provider of management solutions for service-oriented enterprise applications. Intersperse Manager is designed to help master the rapidly growing complexity of SOA business systems. It gives developers, operators, and analysts a comprehensive view of all relevant tiers, the ability to proactively monitor and analyze system performance in business contexts, and the control to automatically or directly corrects problems in the production environment. Users can visualize not only application services, but also the ways in which those services are expected to perform, ensuring compliance with established service-level commitments.
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