Highland Europe

Highland Europe is a venture capital firm founded in 2012, headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Geneva, Switzerland. The firm specializes in investing in growth-stage companies within the internet, mobile, and software sectors across Europe. Highland Europe typically makes equity investments ranging from €5 million to €75 million in companies that have achieved annual revenues of at least €10 million. The firm aims to support management teams in accelerating growth and building sustainable businesses by providing capital for both primary investments and secondary transactions. Highland Europe works closely with Highland Capital Partners, leveraging their extensive experience in venture capital to identify and nurture companies that address large market opportunities and have the potential for global expansion.

Efosa Ayanru

Associate

Robert T. Bemis

Vice President of Global Infrastructure

Keith Benjamin

General Partner

Jacob Bernstein

Principal

David Blyghton

Partner

Samuel Brooks

Partner

Sam Brooks

Partner

Eoghan Dorman

Senior Associate

Anna Faulkner

Associate

Laurence Garrett

Partner

Irena Goldenberg

General Partner

Thomas E. Guilfoile

General Partner, Highland Consumer Fund

Ayna Hayden

Principal

Michael Lackey

Investor

Paul Maeder

Chair, Partner and Founder

Lucinda Maxwell

Associate

Fergal Mullen

Co-Founder and Partner

Tom Neuberger

Associate

Helena Prokhorenko

Principal

Will de Quant

Senior Associate

Gajan Rajanathan

General Partner

Ronan Shally

Partner and CFO

Emily Tan

Senior Associate

Jean Tardy-Joubert

Partner

Chuan Thor

Managing Director

Harry Williams

Senior Associate

Tony Zappala

Partner

Anthony Zappalà

Partner

Past deals in Boston, MA

Fairmarkit

Series C in 2022
Fairmarkit is an intelligent sourcing platform that empowers organizations to more efficiently purchase the goods and services they need. By equipping procurement and supply-chain teams with automation and data, Fairmarkit promotes competitive bidding while reducing manual work within existing processes. Leveraged by innovative procurement departments across a number of industries, such as Univision, ServiceNow, and the MBTA, Fairmarkit aims to revolutionize the way organizations make purchases.

Tomorrow.io

Series D in 2021
Tomorrow.io develops a comprehensive weather intelligence platform designed to predict and address weather-related challenges. The platform offers a weather dashboard that delivers historical, real-time, and forecast data on various weather parameters, along with personalized insights to help businesses make informed decisions. It features a global weather API that provides hyperlocal forecasts and historical weather data worldwide. Additionally, Tomorrow.io offers a health operations optimization platform that integrates air quality insights with localized weather data, assisting businesses in managing health risks. The company serves diverse industries, including air freight, agriculture, automotive, aviation, construction, healthcare, and more. Founded in 2015, Tomorrow.io is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with offices in Tel Aviv, Boulder, and Singapore.

Cobalt

Series B in 2020
Cobalt Labs, Inc. specializes in bitcoin application security solutions and has evolved to offer a modernized platform for penetration testing services. Originally known as CrowdCurity, the company rebranded in 2016 and has since developed a crowdsourced software-as-a-service platform that connects businesses with certified security researchers. Cobalt Central serves as a secure inbox for managing security programs, facilitating bug reports, and enabling interaction with researchers. Additionally, the company provides CrowdCurity, which focuses on bug bounty programs to enhance collaboration between organizations and security experts. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, Cobalt Labs also maintains offices in Berlin and Boston, delivering actionable insights that help organizations identify and remediate software vulnerabilities efficiently.

Cobalt

Series B in 2020
Cobalt Labs, Inc. specializes in bitcoin application security solutions and has evolved to offer a modernized platform for penetration testing services. Originally known as CrowdCurity, the company rebranded in 2016 and has since developed a crowdsourced software-as-a-service platform that connects businesses with certified security researchers. Cobalt Central serves as a secure inbox for managing security programs, facilitating bug reports, and enabling interaction with researchers. Additionally, the company provides CrowdCurity, which focuses on bug bounty programs to enhance collaboration between organizations and security experts. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, Cobalt Labs also maintains offices in Berlin and Boston, delivering actionable insights that help organizations identify and remediate software vulnerabilities efficiently.

Catalant

Series E in 2020
Catalant Technologies, Inc. is a Boston-based software company that specializes in providing solutions for strategy execution to global enterprises. Founded in 2013 and formerly known as HourlyNerd, the company offers a platform that assists organizations in transforming their strategic objectives into actionable plans. Catalant's software enables businesses to align work, access both internal and external resources, collaborate effectively, and measure the value of their efforts, facilitating faster execution of mission-critical projects. The platform connects enterprises with a global network of over 65,000 experts and more than 27,000 boutique firms, providing a streamlined approach to sourcing expertise on demand. By leveraging best-in-class tools for talent management, Catalant helps clients improve efficiency and effectiveness in achieving their strategic goals.

Kyruus

Series D in 2020
Kyruus, Inc. is a provider of web-based software solutions focused on optimizing physician networks for hospitals, health systems, and life science companies. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Kyruus offers a suite of analytically driven products designed to enhance the engagement, management, and performance of healthcare providers. Its solutions include Kyruus Passport, which allows physicians to track their activity and productivity, and Kyruus Profiles, which provides administrators with tools to monitor and analyze physician performance. Additionally, the company offers Kyruus MDSeekyr for identifying high-value providers and Kyruus Insight Reports for evaluating physician network trends and performance. The ProviderMatch suite further aids hospitals in connecting patients with the most suitable providers, ensuring a seamless patient experience while aligning provider availability with patient demand. Through its proprietary data management platform, Kyruus leverages accurate data to facilitate effective appointments and enhance overall patient care.

LovePop

Series B in 2019
LovePop, Inc. designs and manufactures magical pop-up greeting cards. The company provides pop-up greeting cards for various occasions, such as birthdays, new babies, weddings, just because, get well, thank you, sympathy, holidays, and Valentine's Day. It markets and sells its products through its outlets in Boston, Northern California, Southern California, and Las Vegas; and online. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

ClearSky Data

Venture Round in 2018
ClearSky Data operates a global storage network that provides enterprise storage as a fully managed service, simplifying the entire data lifecycle for businesses. Its innovative Smart Tiered Caching technology categorizes data into hot, warm, and cold tiers based on usage, allowing customers to efficiently manage and scale their storage needs through an intuitive dashboard. The service enables seamless data movement across the network for various applications, including data center migration and disaster recovery, while ensuring low-latency access to cloud instances through partnerships with major public cloud providers. ClearSky's model significantly reduces the total cost of ownership compared to traditional physical storage arrays, offering a cost-effective solution for demanding workloads. The company emphasizes high availability, security, and resilience, employing industry-leading technologies to protect customer data from the moment it enters the network, allowing enterprises to focus on their core operations without worrying about data management.

SessionM

Series E in 2018
SessionM, Inc. is a cloud-based software platform focused on customer engagement and loyalty. It provides a comprehensive marketing automation and loyalty solution that captures customer behaviors across various channels, enhancing individual profiles with real-time data. The platform features SessionM Insights, a reporting tool that analyzes the impact of loyalty programs on revenue and sales. By organizing data from point-of-sale systems, mobile applications, customer service interactions, and social media, SessionM enables businesses to understand audience behaviors and derive actionable insights. It also facilitates real-time engagement through customizable workflows that manage marketing and loyalty initiatives, including rewards and offers. The platform leverages advanced machine learning to deliver personalized customer experiences, helping brands to strengthen and optimize their relationships with consumers. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, SessionM operates globally with additional offices in major cities across the United States and Europe. As of late 2019, it functions as a subsidiary of Mastercard Incorporated.

Kyruus

Corporate Round in 2018
Kyruus, Inc. is a provider of web-based software solutions focused on optimizing physician networks for hospitals, health systems, and life science companies. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Kyruus offers a suite of analytically driven products designed to enhance the engagement, management, and performance of healthcare providers. Its solutions include Kyruus Passport, which allows physicians to track their activity and productivity, and Kyruus Profiles, which provides administrators with tools to monitor and analyze physician performance. Additionally, the company offers Kyruus MDSeekyr for identifying high-value providers and Kyruus Insight Reports for evaluating physician network trends and performance. The ProviderMatch suite further aids hospitals in connecting patients with the most suitable providers, ensuring a seamless patient experience while aligning provider availability with patient demand. Through its proprietary data management platform, Kyruus leverages accurate data to facilitate effective appointments and enhance overall patient care.

LovePop

Series A in 2018
LovePop, Inc. designs and manufactures magical pop-up greeting cards. The company provides pop-up greeting cards for various occasions, such as birthdays, new babies, weddings, just because, get well, thank you, sympathy, holidays, and Valentine's Day. It markets and sells its products through its outlets in Boston, Northern California, Southern California, and Las Vegas; and online. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

BastionZero

Seed Round in 2017
Commonwealth Crypto is developing technology to allow traders to maintain custody of their coins while trading at a cryptocurrency exchange. Their technology ensures that no one, even a compromised or hacked exchange, has the power to take custody of a trader’s digital assets. Instead, traders can keep their coins securely housed in their wallet or custodial service, even as they trade.Their technology is compatible with top cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin and ZCash.

Catalant

Series D in 2017
Catalant Technologies, Inc. is a Boston-based software company that specializes in providing solutions for strategy execution to global enterprises. Founded in 2013 and formerly known as HourlyNerd, the company offers a platform that assists organizations in transforming their strategic objectives into actionable plans. Catalant's software enables businesses to align work, access both internal and external resources, collaborate effectively, and measure the value of their efforts, facilitating faster execution of mission-critical projects. The platform connects enterprises with a global network of over 65,000 experts and more than 27,000 boutique firms, providing a streamlined approach to sourcing expertise on demand. By leveraging best-in-class tools for talent management, Catalant helps clients improve efficiency and effectiveness in achieving their strategic goals.

LevelUp

Venture Round in 2017
LevelUp is focused on creating advanced mobile experiences for over 200 brands across the United States, facilitating customer engagement and sales growth through a comprehensive platform. This platform includes a variety of features such as mobile rewards, payments, online ordering, customer relationship management, and loyalty programs. By consolidating data from in-store and online transactions, LevelUp enables merchants to design and execute targeted marketing campaigns that aim to boost customer spending and frequency. The company has established strategic partnerships with major organizations, providing restaurants access to a broader customer base beyond their own applications. LevelUp distinguishes itself by developing a mobile payment network that positions businesses to adapt to future changes in the mobile landscape.

Fam

Convertible Note in 2017
Fam's mission is to build products that revolutionize the way teens and millennials communicate. They believe in a calculated combination of live group video and group chat messaging to execute this. It is the world’s first group video chat app for iMessage, with over 7 million users. Their app instantly connects with the family and friends closest to its user through group video calling, right from their iPhone, and Android text message app.

Rethink Robotics

Series E in 2017
Rethink Robotics is a company based in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on developing advanced robotic solutions for the manufacturing industry. Its flagship product, the Baxter robot, utilizes the Intera software platform to enhance workforce efficiency by integrating trainable, safe, and cost-effective robots alongside skilled human labor. Baxter is designed to automate repetitive and hazardous tasks, such as loading, packing, and inspection, thereby increasing flexibility and reducing operational costs for manufacturers in sectors like automotive, electronics, and consumer goods. Additionally, Rethink Robotics offers the Baxter Research Robot for academic and corporate research, featuring integrated sensors and an open software development kit for custom application development. The company's mission is to drive innovation in robotics and support manufacturers in adapting to the demands of an agile economy. Rethink Robotics is backed by prominent investors, including Bezos Expeditions and Charles River Ventures.

SessionM

Series D in 2016
SessionM, Inc. is a cloud-based software platform focused on customer engagement and loyalty. It provides a comprehensive marketing automation and loyalty solution that captures customer behaviors across various channels, enhancing individual profiles with real-time data. The platform features SessionM Insights, a reporting tool that analyzes the impact of loyalty programs on revenue and sales. By organizing data from point-of-sale systems, mobile applications, customer service interactions, and social media, SessionM enables businesses to understand audience behaviors and derive actionable insights. It also facilitates real-time engagement through customizable workflows that manage marketing and loyalty initiatives, including rewards and offers. The platform leverages advanced machine learning to deliver personalized customer experiences, helping brands to strengthen and optimize their relationships with consumers. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, SessionM operates globally with additional offices in major cities across the United States and Europe. As of late 2019, it functions as a subsidiary of Mastercard Incorporated.

Catalant

Series C in 2016
Catalant Technologies, Inc. is a Boston-based software company that specializes in providing solutions for strategy execution to global enterprises. Founded in 2013 and formerly known as HourlyNerd, the company offers a platform that assists organizations in transforming their strategic objectives into actionable plans. Catalant's software enables businesses to align work, access both internal and external resources, collaborate effectively, and measure the value of their efforts, facilitating faster execution of mission-critical projects. The platform connects enterprises with a global network of over 65,000 experts and more than 27,000 boutique firms, providing a streamlined approach to sourcing expertise on demand. By leveraging best-in-class tools for talent management, Catalant helps clients improve efficiency and effectiveness in achieving their strategic goals.

Handy

Series C in 2015
Handy Technologies, Inc., doing business as Handy, operates an online platform for connecting individuals looking for household services with independent service professionals. It offers repair and maintenance services, which includes air conditioner services, furniture assembly services, plumbing services, electrical services, and home cleaning services. Handy Technologies, Inc. was formerly known as Handybook, Inc. and changed its name to Handy Technologies, Inc. in September 2014. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in New York, New York having additional offices in Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, and Vancouver. Handy Technologies, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of ANGI Homeservices Inc.

ClearSky Data

Series B in 2015
ClearSky Data operates a global storage network that provides enterprise storage as a fully managed service, simplifying the entire data lifecycle for businesses. Its innovative Smart Tiered Caching technology categorizes data into hot, warm, and cold tiers based on usage, allowing customers to efficiently manage and scale their storage needs through an intuitive dashboard. The service enables seamless data movement across the network for various applications, including data center migration and disaster recovery, while ensuring low-latency access to cloud instances through partnerships with major public cloud providers. ClearSky's model significantly reduces the total cost of ownership compared to traditional physical storage arrays, offering a cost-effective solution for demanding workloads. The company emphasizes high availability, security, and resilience, employing industry-leading technologies to protect customer data from the moment it enters the network, allowing enterprises to focus on their core operations without worrying about data management.

Kyruus

Series C in 2015
Kyruus, Inc. is a provider of web-based software solutions focused on optimizing physician networks for hospitals, health systems, and life science companies. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Kyruus offers a suite of analytically driven products designed to enhance the engagement, management, and performance of healthcare providers. Its solutions include Kyruus Passport, which allows physicians to track their activity and productivity, and Kyruus Profiles, which provides administrators with tools to monitor and analyze physician performance. Additionally, the company offers Kyruus MDSeekyr for identifying high-value providers and Kyruus Insight Reports for evaluating physician network trends and performance. The ProviderMatch suite further aids hospitals in connecting patients with the most suitable providers, ensuring a seamless patient experience while aligning provider availability with patient demand. Through its proprietary data management platform, Kyruus leverages accurate data to facilitate effective appointments and enhance overall patient care.

SessionM

Series C in 2015
SessionM, Inc. is a cloud-based software platform focused on customer engagement and loyalty. It provides a comprehensive marketing automation and loyalty solution that captures customer behaviors across various channels, enhancing individual profiles with real-time data. The platform features SessionM Insights, a reporting tool that analyzes the impact of loyalty programs on revenue and sales. By organizing data from point-of-sale systems, mobile applications, customer service interactions, and social media, SessionM enables businesses to understand audience behaviors and derive actionable insights. It also facilitates real-time engagement through customizable workflows that manage marketing and loyalty initiatives, including rewards and offers. The platform leverages advanced machine learning to deliver personalized customer experiences, helping brands to strengthen and optimize their relationships with consumers. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, SessionM operates globally with additional offices in major cities across the United States and Europe. As of late 2019, it functions as a subsidiary of Mastercard Incorporated.

Catalant

Series B in 2015
Catalant Technologies, Inc. is a Boston-based software company that specializes in providing solutions for strategy execution to global enterprises. Founded in 2013 and formerly known as HourlyNerd, the company offers a platform that assists organizations in transforming their strategic objectives into actionable plans. Catalant's software enables businesses to align work, access both internal and external resources, collaborate effectively, and measure the value of their efforts, facilitating faster execution of mission-critical projects. The platform connects enterprises with a global network of over 65,000 experts and more than 27,000 boutique firms, providing a streamlined approach to sourcing expertise on demand. By leveraging best-in-class tools for talent management, Catalant helps clients improve efficiency and effectiveness in achieving their strategic goals.

Turbonomic

Series D in 2015
Turbonomic specializes in application resource management technology that optimizes application performance, compliance, and cost in real-time. Its AI-powered platform integrates with major application performance management (APM) and IT service management solutions, creating a control plane to automate IT resource management across on-premises and multi-cloud environments. By dynamically aligning application demand with infrastructure supply, Turbonomic enables organizations to maintain optimal application health and performance while effectively managing costs. The platform's workload automation capabilities provide a comprehensive solution for hybrid cloud environments, ensuring organizations can self-manage their resources in real-time.

Rethink Robotics

Series D in 2015
Rethink Robotics is a company based in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on developing advanced robotic solutions for the manufacturing industry. Its flagship product, the Baxter robot, utilizes the Intera software platform to enhance workforce efficiency by integrating trainable, safe, and cost-effective robots alongside skilled human labor. Baxter is designed to automate repetitive and hazardous tasks, such as loading, packing, and inspection, thereby increasing flexibility and reducing operational costs for manufacturers in sectors like automotive, electronics, and consumer goods. Additionally, Rethink Robotics offers the Baxter Research Robot for academic and corporate research, featuring integrated sensors and an open software development kit for custom application development. The company's mission is to drive innovation in robotics and support manufacturers in adapting to the demands of an agile economy. Rethink Robotics is backed by prominent investors, including Bezos Expeditions and Charles River Ventures.

Handy

Series B in 2014
Handy Technologies, Inc., doing business as Handy, operates an online platform for connecting individuals looking for household services with independent service professionals. It offers repair and maintenance services, which includes air conditioner services, furniture assembly services, plumbing services, electrical services, and home cleaning services. Handy Technologies, Inc. was formerly known as Handybook, Inc. and changed its name to Handy Technologies, Inc. in September 2014. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in New York, New York having additional offices in Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, and Vancouver. Handy Technologies, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of ANGI Homeservices Inc.

Catalant

Series A in 2014
Catalant Technologies, Inc. is a Boston-based software company that specializes in providing solutions for strategy execution to global enterprises. Founded in 2013 and formerly known as HourlyNerd, the company offers a platform that assists organizations in transforming their strategic objectives into actionable plans. Catalant's software enables businesses to align work, access both internal and external resources, collaborate effectively, and measure the value of their efforts, facilitating faster execution of mission-critical projects. The platform connects enterprises with a global network of over 65,000 experts and more than 27,000 boutique firms, providing a streamlined approach to sourcing expertise on demand. By leveraging best-in-class tools for talent management, Catalant helps clients improve efficiency and effectiveness in achieving their strategic goals.

ClearSky Data

Series A in 2014
ClearSky Data operates a global storage network that provides enterprise storage as a fully managed service, simplifying the entire data lifecycle for businesses. Its innovative Smart Tiered Caching technology categorizes data into hot, warm, and cold tiers based on usage, allowing customers to efficiently manage and scale their storage needs through an intuitive dashboard. The service enables seamless data movement across the network for various applications, including data center migration and disaster recovery, while ensuring low-latency access to cloud instances through partnerships with major public cloud providers. ClearSky's model significantly reduces the total cost of ownership compared to traditional physical storage arrays, offering a cost-effective solution for demanding workloads. The company emphasizes high availability, security, and resilience, employing industry-leading technologies to protect customer data from the moment it enters the network, allowing enterprises to focus on their core operations without worrying about data management.

Rethink Robotics

Series C in 2013
Rethink Robotics is a company based in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on developing advanced robotic solutions for the manufacturing industry. Its flagship product, the Baxter robot, utilizes the Intera software platform to enhance workforce efficiency by integrating trainable, safe, and cost-effective robots alongside skilled human labor. Baxter is designed to automate repetitive and hazardous tasks, such as loading, packing, and inspection, thereby increasing flexibility and reducing operational costs for manufacturers in sectors like automotive, electronics, and consumer goods. Additionally, Rethink Robotics offers the Baxter Research Robot for academic and corporate research, featuring integrated sensors and an open software development kit for custom application development. The company's mission is to drive innovation in robotics and support manufacturers in adapting to the demands of an agile economy. Rethink Robotics is backed by prominent investors, including Bezos Expeditions and Charles River Ventures.

Handy

Series A in 2013
Handy Technologies, Inc., doing business as Handy, operates an online platform for connecting individuals looking for household services with independent service professionals. It offers repair and maintenance services, which includes air conditioner services, furniture assembly services, plumbing services, electrical services, and home cleaning services. Handy Technologies, Inc. was formerly known as Handybook, Inc. and changed its name to Handy Technologies, Inc. in September 2014. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in New York, New York having additional offices in Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, and Vancouver. Handy Technologies, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of ANGI Homeservices Inc.

Dailybreak

Series A in 2013
Dailybreak Inc. offers online advertising campaigns for brands through its website that allows people to earn rewards and win prizes by completing fun and exciting challenges. It offers challenges in the areas of animals, books and literature, college, food and drink, government and politics, history, humor, lifestyle and fashion, mind and body, money and business, people, pop culture, puzzles and brainteasers, random knowledge, science and nature, scifi and fantasy, sports, tech and gaming, travel and geography, and TV and movies.

Indochino

Series B in 2013
Indochino Apparel Inc. specializes in custom online menswear, offering a range of personalized clothing items including suits, shirts, vests, pants, chinos, and various accessories such as ties and cufflinks. Founded in 2007 and based in Vancouver, Canada, the company operates showrooms across major cities in Canada and the United States, including New York, San Francisco, and Houston. Indochino allows customers to take an active role in designing their garments, selecting details like monograms and linings, while also providing a step-by-step guide for creating a personalized measurement profile. With its omnichannel approach, customers can choose to shop online or visit a showroom, and their custom-made items are shipped directly to their door within two weeks. Indochino aims to make high-quality, perfectly fitting apparel accessible without the need for significant financial investment.

Kyruus

Series B in 2013
Kyruus, Inc. is a provider of web-based software solutions focused on optimizing physician networks for hospitals, health systems, and life science companies. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Kyruus offers a suite of analytically driven products designed to enhance the engagement, management, and performance of healthcare providers. Its solutions include Kyruus Passport, which allows physicians to track their activity and productivity, and Kyruus Profiles, which provides administrators with tools to monitor and analyze physician performance. Additionally, the company offers Kyruus MDSeekyr for identifying high-value providers and Kyruus Insight Reports for evaluating physician network trends and performance. The ProviderMatch suite further aids hospitals in connecting patients with the most suitable providers, ensuring a seamless patient experience while aligning provider availability with patient demand. Through its proprietary data management platform, Kyruus leverages accurate data to facilitate effective appointments and enhance overall patient care.

Handy

Series A in 2012
Handy Technologies, Inc., doing business as Handy, operates an online platform for connecting individuals looking for household services with independent service professionals. It offers repair and maintenance services, which includes air conditioner services, furniture assembly services, plumbing services, electrical services, and home cleaning services. Handy Technologies, Inc. was formerly known as Handybook, Inc. and changed its name to Handy Technologies, Inc. in September 2014. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in New York, New York having additional offices in Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, and Vancouver. Handy Technologies, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of ANGI Homeservices Inc.

Dailybreak

Series A in 2012
Dailybreak Inc. offers online advertising campaigns for brands through its website that allows people to earn rewards and win prizes by completing fun and exciting challenges. It offers challenges in the areas of animals, books and literature, college, food and drink, government and politics, history, humor, lifestyle and fashion, mind and body, money and business, people, pop culture, puzzles and brainteasers, random knowledge, science and nature, scifi and fantasy, sports, tech and gaming, travel and geography, and TV and movies.

Rethink Robotics

Series C in 2012
Rethink Robotics is a company based in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on developing advanced robotic solutions for the manufacturing industry. Its flagship product, the Baxter robot, utilizes the Intera software platform to enhance workforce efficiency by integrating trainable, safe, and cost-effective robots alongside skilled human labor. Baxter is designed to automate repetitive and hazardous tasks, such as loading, packing, and inspection, thereby increasing flexibility and reducing operational costs for manufacturers in sectors like automotive, electronics, and consumer goods. Additionally, Rethink Robotics offers the Baxter Research Robot for academic and corporate research, featuring integrated sensors and an open software development kit for custom application development. The company's mission is to drive innovation in robotics and support manufacturers in adapting to the demands of an agile economy. Rethink Robotics is backed by prominent investors, including Bezos Expeditions and Charles River Ventures.

LevelUp

Series D in 2012
LevelUp is focused on creating advanced mobile experiences for over 200 brands across the United States, facilitating customer engagement and sales growth through a comprehensive platform. This platform includes a variety of features such as mobile rewards, payments, online ordering, customer relationship management, and loyalty programs. By consolidating data from in-store and online transactions, LevelUp enables merchants to design and execute targeted marketing campaigns that aim to boost customer spending and frequency. The company has established strategic partnerships with major organizations, providing restaurants access to a broader customer base beyond their own applications. LevelUp distinguishes itself by developing a mobile payment network that positions businesses to adapt to future changes in the mobile landscape.

Gemvara

Series D in 2012
Gemvara, Inc. manufactures and sells custom-made fine jewelry for women and men through an online store. Its product categories include gemstone and diamond engagement rings; wedding rings and jewelry; and created rings, necklaces, and diamond studs. Gemvara, Inc. was formerly known as Paragon Lake, Inc. and changed its name to Gemvara, Inc. in February 2010. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. As of April 27, 2016, Gemvara, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Richline Group, Inc.

SessionM

Series B in 2012
SessionM, Inc. is a cloud-based software platform focused on customer engagement and loyalty. It provides a comprehensive marketing automation and loyalty solution that captures customer behaviors across various channels, enhancing individual profiles with real-time data. The platform features SessionM Insights, a reporting tool that analyzes the impact of loyalty programs on revenue and sales. By organizing data from point-of-sale systems, mobile applications, customer service interactions, and social media, SessionM enables businesses to understand audience behaviors and derive actionable insights. It also facilitates real-time engagement through customizable workflows that manage marketing and loyalty initiatives, including rewards and offers. The platform leverages advanced machine learning to deliver personalized customer experiences, helping brands to strengthen and optimize their relationships with consumers. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, SessionM operates globally with additional offices in major cities across the United States and Europe. As of late 2019, it functions as a subsidiary of Mastercard Incorporated.

Turbonomic

Series B in 2011
Turbonomic specializes in application resource management technology that optimizes application performance, compliance, and cost in real-time. Its AI-powered platform integrates with major application performance management (APM) and IT service management solutions, creating a control plane to automate IT resource management across on-premises and multi-cloud environments. By dynamically aligning application demand with infrastructure supply, Turbonomic enables organizations to maintain optimal application health and performance while effectively managing costs. The platform's workload automation capabilities provide a comprehensive solution for hybrid cloud environments, ensuring organizations can self-manage their resources in real-time.

Kyruus

Series A in 2011
Kyruus, Inc. is a provider of web-based software solutions focused on optimizing physician networks for hospitals, health systems, and life science companies. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Kyruus offers a suite of analytically driven products designed to enhance the engagement, management, and performance of healthcare providers. Its solutions include Kyruus Passport, which allows physicians to track their activity and productivity, and Kyruus Profiles, which provides administrators with tools to monitor and analyze physician performance. Additionally, the company offers Kyruus MDSeekyr for identifying high-value providers and Kyruus Insight Reports for evaluating physician network trends and performance. The ProviderMatch suite further aids hospitals in connecting patients with the most suitable providers, ensuring a seamless patient experience while aligning provider availability with patient demand. Through its proprietary data management platform, Kyruus leverages accurate data to facilitate effective appointments and enhance overall patient care.

SessionM

Series A in 2011
SessionM, Inc. is a cloud-based software platform focused on customer engagement and loyalty. It provides a comprehensive marketing automation and loyalty solution that captures customer behaviors across various channels, enhancing individual profiles with real-time data. The platform features SessionM Insights, a reporting tool that analyzes the impact of loyalty programs on revenue and sales. By organizing data from point-of-sale systems, mobile applications, customer service interactions, and social media, SessionM enables businesses to understand audience behaviors and derive actionable insights. It also facilitates real-time engagement through customizable workflows that manage marketing and loyalty initiatives, including rewards and offers. The platform leverages advanced machine learning to deliver personalized customer experiences, helping brands to strengthen and optimize their relationships with consumers. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, SessionM operates globally with additional offices in major cities across the United States and Europe. As of late 2019, it functions as a subsidiary of Mastercard Incorporated.

PerkStreet Financial

Series B in 2011
PerkStreet Financial is a next-generation banking platform that generates industry-leading payments revenues. PerkStreet customers earn cash back for spending on their debit cards, weekly offers customized to their buying habits, and special cash back opportunities at the places they spend most. PerkStreet accounts generate an unprecedented level of transaction revenues, three times what a typical bank account will earn. PerkStreet generates such high levels of usage and revenue by using its proprietary commerce engine that predicts the purchase demands of its customers and incents them to take profitable actions using the company's rewards platform. PerkStreet serves more customers than 75% of the banks and credit unions in the country.

Dailybreak

Venture Round in 2011
Dailybreak Inc. offers online advertising campaigns for brands through its website that allows people to earn rewards and win prizes by completing fun and exciting challenges. It offers challenges in the areas of animals, books and literature, college, food and drink, government and politics, history, humor, lifestyle and fashion, mind and body, money and business, people, pop culture, puzzles and brainteasers, random knowledge, science and nature, scifi and fantasy, sports, tech and gaming, travel and geography, and TV and movies.

LevelUp

Series C in 2011
LevelUp is focused on creating advanced mobile experiences for over 200 brands across the United States, facilitating customer engagement and sales growth through a comprehensive platform. This platform includes a variety of features such as mobile rewards, payments, online ordering, customer relationship management, and loyalty programs. By consolidating data from in-store and online transactions, LevelUp enables merchants to design and execute targeted marketing campaigns that aim to boost customer spending and frequency. The company has established strategic partnerships with major organizations, providing restaurants access to a broader customer base beyond their own applications. LevelUp distinguishes itself by developing a mobile payment network that positions businesses to adapt to future changes in the mobile landscape.

Rethink Robotics

Series B in 2010
Rethink Robotics is a company based in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on developing advanced robotic solutions for the manufacturing industry. Its flagship product, the Baxter robot, utilizes the Intera software platform to enhance workforce efficiency by integrating trainable, safe, and cost-effective robots alongside skilled human labor. Baxter is designed to automate repetitive and hazardous tasks, such as loading, packing, and inspection, thereby increasing flexibility and reducing operational costs for manufacturers in sectors like automotive, electronics, and consumer goods. Additionally, Rethink Robotics offers the Baxter Research Robot for academic and corporate research, featuring integrated sensors and an open software development kit for custom application development. The company's mission is to drive innovation in robotics and support manufacturers in adapting to the demands of an agile economy. Rethink Robotics is backed by prominent investors, including Bezos Expeditions and Charles River Ventures.

Gemvara

Series B in 2010
Gemvara, Inc. manufactures and sells custom-made fine jewelry for women and men through an online store. Its product categories include gemstone and diamond engagement rings; wedding rings and jewelry; and created rings, necklaces, and diamond studs. Gemvara, Inc. was formerly known as Paragon Lake, Inc. and changed its name to Gemvara, Inc. in February 2010. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. As of April 27, 2016, Gemvara, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Richline Group, Inc.

LevelUp

Series B in 2010
LevelUp is focused on creating advanced mobile experiences for over 200 brands across the United States, facilitating customer engagement and sales growth through a comprehensive platform. This platform includes a variety of features such as mobile rewards, payments, online ordering, customer relationship management, and loyalty programs. By consolidating data from in-store and online transactions, LevelUp enables merchants to design and execute targeted marketing campaigns that aim to boost customer spending and frequency. The company has established strategic partnerships with major organizations, providing restaurants access to a broader customer base beyond their own applications. LevelUp distinguishes itself by developing a mobile payment network that positions businesses to adapt to future changes in the mobile landscape.

LevelUp

Series A in 2009
LevelUp is focused on creating advanced mobile experiences for over 200 brands across the United States, facilitating customer engagement and sales growth through a comprehensive platform. This platform includes a variety of features such as mobile rewards, payments, online ordering, customer relationship management, and loyalty programs. By consolidating data from in-store and online transactions, LevelUp enables merchants to design and execute targeted marketing campaigns that aim to boost customer spending and frequency. The company has established strategic partnerships with major organizations, providing restaurants access to a broader customer base beyond their own applications. LevelUp distinguishes itself by developing a mobile payment network that positions businesses to adapt to future changes in the mobile landscape.

Hangout Industries

Series B in 2009
Hangout is building the next generation in social gaming by combining the powerful community of social networks with the rich immersion and engaging casual game-play of a 3D virtual world. Play Games, Go Shopping, Throw Parties for Causes in Hangout Teen girls (and later guys) create their own personalized avatars, play casual mini-games, go shopping, throw parties for their friends, or just hangout. Playing games earns money for fashionable looks, new moves on the dance floor, or money to give to charity. At launch, players will be able to begin building their fashion empire as they level up to become a top fashion designer. Soon they can also aspire to become a dance master or the ultimate chef in order to throw the party of a lifetime, all in the name of a real charity of their choice. Hangout is about having fun with friends, meeting new people, and making a difference! Hangout Uniquely Integrates Social Games with a Virtual World Each game te publish seamlessly plugs into the same virtual world, so players keep their avatars, possessions, and status from game to game. The integrated publishing approach results in improved cross-promotion and better player retention and monetization.

Virtual Computer

Series B in 2009
Virtual Computer is a software company based in the Boston area that specializes in intelligent desktop virtualization solutions. Its primary product, NxTop, integrates centralized management with local execution through an advanced Xen-based type-1 hypervisor that operates directly on end-user devices, facilitating native performance and mobility. This approach allows organizations to centralize desktop management without the need for traditional server infrastructure, enabling IT professionals to manage thousands of devices as if they were a single unit. NxTop supports features such as one-to-many provisioning, scalable patching with rollback capabilities, and integrated security measures, including AES-256 disk encryption and policy controls to protect against data leakage. The platform also supports efficient data backup and recovery processes, while offering advanced management capabilities for distributed organizations, such as intelligent remote office caching and local backup storage. Virtual Computer has collaborated with Lenovo to optimize NxTop for select Lenovo business systems, enhancing its functionality and reach in the market.

PerkStreet Financial

Series A in 2009
PerkStreet Financial is a next-generation banking platform that generates industry-leading payments revenues. PerkStreet customers earn cash back for spending on their debit cards, weekly offers customized to their buying habits, and special cash back opportunities at the places they spend most. PerkStreet accounts generate an unprecedented level of transaction revenues, three times what a typical bank account will earn. PerkStreet generates such high levels of usage and revenue by using its proprietary commerce engine that predicts the purchase demands of its customers and incents them to take profitable actions using the company's rewards platform. PerkStreet serves more customers than 75% of the banks and credit unions in the country.

Gemvara

Series A in 2008
Gemvara, Inc. manufactures and sells custom-made fine jewelry for women and men through an online store. Its product categories include gemstone and diamond engagement rings; wedding rings and jewelry; and created rings, necklaces, and diamond studs. Gemvara, Inc. was formerly known as Paragon Lake, Inc. and changed its name to Gemvara, Inc. in February 2010. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. As of April 27, 2016, Gemvara, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Richline Group, Inc.

Bullhorn

Series D in 2008
Bullhorn, Inc. specializes in developing staffing and recruiting software tailored for startups, small to medium-sized businesses, and large enterprises. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers a comprehensive suite of cloud-based solutions, including applicant tracking systems, business intelligence, CRM, onboarding, and VMS integration. These tools are designed to automate the recruitment lifecycle, enhance candidate management, and streamline billing processes. Bullhorn serves a diverse range of sectors, such as professional staffing, healthcare, executive search, and nonprofit organizations, and boasts a client base of over 10,000 companies and 350,000 users globally. The company has established additional offices in key locations, including London, Sydney, and Frankfurt, and employs approximately 500 staff worldwide.

Going

Series B in 2007
Going.com (previously HeyLetsGo.com) lets users connect with other event-goers before, during and after events. The site has over 500,000 users which isn't bad considering the site currently only operates in four cities (New York, Boston, San Francisco and Chicago). The site is trying to become the local entertainment destination for 20 somethings in the cities mentioned above. So far they are doing pretty well -- from January 2007 to July 2007, the site grew twelve-fold. Going has said that their future plans consist of expanding their platform and moving into new markets.

Hangout Industries

Series A in 2007
Hangout is building the next generation in social gaming by combining the powerful community of social networks with the rich immersion and engaging casual game-play of a 3D virtual world. Play Games, Go Shopping, Throw Parties for Causes in Hangout Teen girls (and later guys) create their own personalized avatars, play casual mini-games, go shopping, throw parties for their friends, or just hangout. Playing games earns money for fashionable looks, new moves on the dance floor, or money to give to charity. At launch, players will be able to begin building their fashion empire as they level up to become a top fashion designer. Soon they can also aspire to become a dance master or the ultimate chef in order to throw the party of a lifetime, all in the name of a real charity of their choice. Hangout is about having fun with friends, meeting new people, and making a difference! Hangout Uniquely Integrates Social Games with a Virtual World Each game te publish seamlessly plugs into the same virtual world, so players keep their avatars, possessions, and status from game to game. The integrated publishing approach results in improved cross-promotion and better player retention and monetization.

Going

Series A in 2007
Going.com (previously HeyLetsGo.com) lets users connect with other event-goers before, during and after events. The site has over 500,000 users which isn't bad considering the site currently only operates in four cities (New York, Boston, San Francisco and Chicago). The site is trying to become the local entertainment destination for 20 somethings in the cities mentioned above. So far they are doing pretty well -- from January 2007 to July 2007, the site grew twelve-fold. Going has said that their future plans consist of expanding their platform and moving into new markets.

SmartBargains

Venture Round in 2006
SmartBargains, Inc. is an e-commerce platform that specializes in providing a wide range of products for consumers seeking value. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers an extensive selection of apparel for women, men, boys, and babies, including dresses, jackets, and accessories. In addition to clothing, SmartBargains features a variety of home goods such as bedding, bath products, and furniture, as well as jewelry, watches, and footwear. The platform also includes categories for eyewear, handbags, and various accessories. By focusing on a diverse array of merchandise, SmartBargains aims to serve smart shoppers looking for quality products at competitive prices. As of 2008, SmartBargains operates as a subsidiary of Rue La La, Inc.

SmartBargains

Private Equity Round in 2005
SmartBargains, Inc. is an e-commerce platform that specializes in providing a wide range of products for consumers seeking value. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers an extensive selection of apparel for women, men, boys, and babies, including dresses, jackets, and accessories. In addition to clothing, SmartBargains features a variety of home goods such as bedding, bath products, and furniture, as well as jewelry, watches, and footwear. The platform also includes categories for eyewear, handbags, and various accessories. By focusing on a diverse array of merchandise, SmartBargains aims to serve smart shoppers looking for quality products at competitive prices. As of 2008, SmartBargains operates as a subsidiary of Rue La La, Inc.

AVEO Oncology

Series C in 2005
AVEO Oncology is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development and commercialization of targeted therapies for oncology and other unmet medical needs. The company's lead product, tivozanib, is an oral, once-daily inhibitor of vascular endothelial growth factor receptors, primarily indicated for renal cell carcinoma (RCC). AVEO has completed a Phase III trial (TIVO-3) for tivozanib and is conducting a Phase Ib/II trial combining it with Opdivo, an immune checkpoint inhibitor. Additionally, AVEO is developing Ficlatuzumab, an antibody currently in Phase II trials targeting various cancers, and AV-203, an anti-ErbB3 monoclonal antibody that has completed Phase I trials for esophageal cancer. The company's preclinical pipeline includes AV-380, aimed at cachexia, and AV-353, for pulmonary arterial hypertension. AVEO has established multiple collaboration agreements with various pharmaceutical companies and is involved in clinical trials assessing IMFINZI, an antibody targeting PD-L1. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, AVEO was incorporated in 2001 and has a focus on advancing cancer therapeutics through its proprietary cancer biology platform.

AVEO Oncology

Series B in 2003
AVEO Oncology is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development and commercialization of targeted therapies for oncology and other unmet medical needs. The company's lead product, tivozanib, is an oral, once-daily inhibitor of vascular endothelial growth factor receptors, primarily indicated for renal cell carcinoma (RCC). AVEO has completed a Phase III trial (TIVO-3) for tivozanib and is conducting a Phase Ib/II trial combining it with Opdivo, an immune checkpoint inhibitor. Additionally, AVEO is developing Ficlatuzumab, an antibody currently in Phase II trials targeting various cancers, and AV-203, an anti-ErbB3 monoclonal antibody that has completed Phase I trials for esophageal cancer. The company's preclinical pipeline includes AV-380, aimed at cachexia, and AV-353, for pulmonary arterial hypertension. AVEO has established multiple collaboration agreements with various pharmaceutical companies and is involved in clinical trials assessing IMFINZI, an antibody targeting PD-L1. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, AVEO was incorporated in 2001 and has a focus on advancing cancer therapeutics through its proprietary cancer biology platform.

SmartBargains

Venture Round in 2002
SmartBargains, Inc. is an e-commerce platform that specializes in providing a wide range of products for consumers seeking value. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers an extensive selection of apparel for women, men, boys, and babies, including dresses, jackets, and accessories. In addition to clothing, SmartBargains features a variety of home goods such as bedding, bath products, and furniture, as well as jewelry, watches, and footwear. The platform also includes categories for eyewear, handbags, and various accessories. By focusing on a diverse array of merchandise, SmartBargains aims to serve smart shoppers looking for quality products at competitive prices. As of 2008, SmartBargains operates as a subsidiary of Rue La La, Inc.
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