Verizon

Verizon Communications Inc. is a leading telecommunications company headquartered in New York, founded in 1983. It offers a wide array of communication, information, and entertainment products and services to consumers, businesses, and government entities globally. The Consumer segment provides various service plans, internet access, wireless devices, and residential connectivity solutions, including broadband and video services. As of the latest data, Verizon serves approximately 102 million wireless retail connections and millions of broadband and video connections. The Business segment delivers network connectivity products, voice services, unified communications, and data solutions, supporting a diverse range of enterprise needs. Verizon also focuses on innovation through strategic partnerships and initiatives, such as 5G development and venture investments in emerging technologies. With a robust wireless network and extensive service offerings, Verizon plays a crucial role in enhancing connectivity and driving technological advancement.

Christopher Bartlett

vice_president

Jeffrey Black

Managing Director

Thomas Camp

Principal

George Brady Connor

Senior Vice President, Investor Relations

Laurence Fulton

Chief Investment Officer, Verizon Investment Management

Scott Goldman

Director, Investor Relations

Brad Gugel

Director, Investor Relations

Corey Gutshall

Principal

Lowell McAdam

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Michelle Russey McCarthy

Managing Director

Michael O'Connor

Director Financial Planning and Analysis

Apurva Patel

Director Investor Relations

Diego Scotti

Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer

Kristina Serafim

Managing Director

Tony Skiadas

Senior Vice President and Controller

Robert A. Varettoni

Executive Director, Media Relations

Hans Vestberg

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

198 past transactions

Dreamscape Learn

Series A in 2023
Dreamscape Learn is an edtech company focusing on cinematic story-telling, cutting-edge immersive technologies, and advanced pedagogy. They believe that the best educational designs combine multiple pedagogical modalities. Students study; they apply knowledge and concepts; they learn by doing and do in order to learn; they learn through text, lecture, visual and audio media, hands-on experience, and from one another. They create programs and products that connect all of these modes of engagement.

TileDB

Venture Round in 2022
TileDB, Inc. develops and maintains a system for managing multi-dimensional array data, primarily for scientific applications. Its key offerings include TileDB Embedded, a storage engine, and TileDB Cloud, which facilitates the management of array data. The company's universal data engine enables users to access, analyze, and share complex data with various tools, emphasizing universal storage and data management rather than the compute layer. Founded in 2017, TileDB is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional location in Athens, Greece.

Optibus

Series D in 2022
Optibus leverages the power of machine-learning and optimization algorithms to redefine the way mass-transportation is planned and operated. Optibus’ disruptive technology drive some of the most complex transportation operations worldwide, helping to improve the quality of service, increase efficiencies, save money, and streamline operations.

Casa Systems

Post in 2022
Casa Systems, Inc. is a communications technology company that specializes in providing advanced solutions for broadband and wireless networks across various global regions, including North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products, including converged cable access platforms, wireless network core products, optical access solutions, and devices for fixed wireless access. Its technology supports next-generation network architectures, enabling cable operators to deliver interactive digital video and broadband IP services efficiently. Casa Systems also provides third-generation DOCSIS products and intelligent video processing solutions, allowing for the seamless integration of video and IP data services. The company focuses on utilizing disruptive technologies to enhance network performance and meet the evolving demands of the telecommunications market.

Home365

Series B in 2022
Home365 makes owning and renting out real estate easy, predictable, and more profitable than ever before. As the first and only company to introduce an all-inclusive, property-specific Management as a Service (PMaaS) model, Home365 is disrupting the market as a new breed of property management. By leveraging data analysis, Home365 is able to predict maintenance incidents for single family rentals (SFRs) and offer flat monthly rates for individual properties that are up to 50% more affordable. This rate includes all management, maintenance (labor and materials), vacancy insurance, innovative financial products, and more. The management and maintenance services operate on a web & mobile platform and are executed by network of reliable, constantly monitored vendors with strong relationships to the company. This system dramatically improves managerial efficiency, reduces overall handling times, and significantly increases profit margins. Home365 offers property owners full predictability of their investment’s performance, peace of mind, and a “passive investment” experience while lowering the costs of ownership and providing a superior user experience for tenants and landlords alike.

AiFi

Series B in 2022
AiFi Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in artificial intelligence-driven cashier-free solutions for retailers. Founded in 2016, AiFi develops software that utilizes sensor and camera networks to monitor shoppers as they navigate stores, allowing for seamless product selection and automated checkout processes. This technology not only enhances the shopping experience but also provides retailers with valuable insights into inventory management and consumer behavior. AiFi's innovative approach includes the creation of NanoStores, which are compact, modular automated retail environments that operate unstaffed around the clock. These NanoStores are designed to offer convenient shopping options in proximity to residential and commercial areas, making retail more accessible. AiFi's solutions have been successfully implemented by major retailers, demonstrating their effectiveness in modernizing the shopping experience.

Sanctuary AI

Series A in 2022
Sanctuary AI is an artificial general intelligence company founded in January 2018, and is based in Vancouver, B.C. Sanctuary's mission is to build synthetic humans – “synths” – that are indistinguishable from us physically, cognitively and emotionally. The company is structured to explore both cutting edge technology and the ethical issues that arise from creating human-like machines.

Securonix

Private Equity Round in 2022
Securonix, Inc. specializes in security analytics and operations management, focusing on big data and advanced cyber threats. The company offers a range of solutions, including its Next-Gen SIEM, which is powered by Hadoop for efficient long-term data retention, and User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) that transforms raw event data into actionable insights. Securonix also provides Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) capabilities, as well as a Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) solution that integrates network traffic with security logs for enhanced context. Its offerings extend to various areas such as insider threats, cloud security monitoring, fraud prevention, and identity analytics. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Addison, Texas, Securonix operates additional locations across the United States, India, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Singapore. The company aims to deliver actionable security intelligence through advanced analytics, enabling organizations to effectively detect and respond to both internal and external threats.

Imanyco

Grant in 2022
Developer of a live transcription application designed to assist deaf people during in-person group conversations. The company's application can be used by people with hearing impairment to get the transcription text from individual speakers while communicating, enabling deaf people to socialize in the world around them.

Fermata, LLC

Venture Round in 2022
Fermata, LLC, operating as Fermata Energy, is an energy technology company headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia. Founded in 2010, Fermata specializes in vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, utilizing the battery capacity of parked electric vehicles to enhance energy storage for the electricity grid. By employing bi-directional chargers and advanced software, the company transforms electric vehicles into valuable energy storage assets, allowing their batteries to provide services to the power grid. This innovative approach capitalizes on the fact that electric vehicles are often idle, turning them into underutilized resources with minimal additional cost. Fermata's solutions not only support the transition to renewable energy but also offer vehicle owners a potential reduction in ownership costs through shared grid storage revenue. The company's technology is designed to facilitate the adoption of electric vehicles while aiding utilities and grid operators in addressing climate change, improving resilience, and reducing energy costs.

Civis Analytics

Series B in 2021
Civis Analytics, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in data science software designed to help organizations make informed, data-driven decisions. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including the Civis platform, which provides predictive analytics and end-to-end data science capabilities. Additional offerings include the Community Outreach and Engagement Hub, which assists government and nonprofit organizations in effectively reaching and influencing their target audiences; the Census Intelligence Center, a resource for census coordinators and related entities; and various tools for audience targeting, message testing, and media optimization. Civis Analytics also provides consulting services in consumer insights, market research, and data science to enhance organizations' strategic capabilities. Founded in 2013, Civis Analytics has established itself as a leader in analytics solutions for nonprofit, commercial, and government sectors.

StatusPro

Seed Round in 2021
A sports technology company that combines data with augmented and virtual reality

Wiliot

Series C in 2021
WIliot is a fabless semiconductor company developing passive SoC platforms for the IoT market. No battery and seamless connectivity operation will be the baseline enabler of IoT future growth.

HaptX

Series A in 2021
HaptX develops advanced virtual reality gloves that simulate touch sensation with remarkable realism. By utilizing patented microfluidic technology, HaptX Gloves offer 130 points of touch feedback and provide resistive force feedback of 4 lbs. per finger while tracking hand motions with sub-millimeter precision. This innovative device creates a haptic experience that allows users to perceive the texture, shape, motion, vibration, and temperature of virtual objects, enhancing interaction within the virtual environment. Founded by Jake Rubin and Dr. Bob Crockett, HaptX operates with a team of 35 employees across offices in Seattle, Washington, and San Luis Obispo, California.

CoreTigo

Series B in 2021
CoreTigo develops secured wireless network system to support IoT nodes at a latency of milliseconds.

Senion

Acquisition in 2021
Senion was founded in 2010 and is a global leader in location-responsive solutions, augmenting the mobile experience of people’s everyday life, making it more efficient and smooth. By assisting employees to find available work spaces, automate mundane tasks, and make it easier to meet up and collaborate, Senion helps corporations make better use of their spaces and increase staff productivity.

SAM Seamless Network

Series B in 2021
SAM Seamless Network is a cybersecurity technology company that focuses on protecting connected homes by addressing cyber threats directly at their source. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in New York and Berlin, the company offers a range of software solutions. SAM for Homes secures all connected devices by leveraging the network gateway, while SAM for SMBs provides office network management. Additionally, SAM On-the-Go includes parental control features for mobile devices. By utilizing proprietary cyber intelligence and Internet of Things threat management systems, SAM delivers specific security protection without requiring software installations on each device, allowing users to confidently integrate multiple IoT devices into their homes without compromising security.

Optibus

Series C in 2021
Optibus leverages the power of machine-learning and optimization algorithms to redefine the way mass-transportation is planned and operated. Optibus’ disruptive technology drive some of the most complex transportation operations worldwide, helping to improve the quality of service, increase efficiencies, save money, and streamline operations.

Phenix

Series B in 2021
Phenix Real Time Solutions, Inc. specializes in real-time video streaming solutions, providing a comprehensive platform that captures video signals, handles encoding, transcoding, and content delivery with minimal latency. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company has expanded its presence with additional offices in several U.S. cities and internationally. Phenix's technology allows for synchronous streaming to large audiences, making it a key player in enhancing interactive media experiences for rights holders and content creators. Its services cater to various sectors, including sports, esports, gaming, social media, and auctions, as well as network operators and cloud service providers. With a focus on developing and optimizing servers for real-time video encoding, Phenix aims to drive viewer engagement and retention across diverse platforms.

Parrots

Funding Round in 2021
Parrots Inc. is an assistive robotics and medical devices company that creates smart, inclusive companions for people with mobility and communication challenges. The socially assistive robots empower the users and their caregivers to more robustly experience their worlds by assisting with seeing, speaking, and interacting with surroundings. Parrots is an intuitive robotics company that develops a socially assistive companion for people with mobility and communication challenges. The robot is built to be their friendly companion on your shoulder like a parrot. The socially assistive robots are plug-and-play devices, which can be controlled hands-free through eye-tracking or other abilities switches. Parrots create five values (5 C's): 1. Communication: AI/ML smart communication in real-time with an intuitive prediction system, which is 4x faster than all current assistive communication devices. 2. Control: 360-degree computer vision indoor and outdoor. 3. Connectivity: with smart-home devices. 4. Compatibility: with all kinds of abilities switches, including eye-tracking, head-mouse, joystick, or facial expression. 5- Caregiving: with devices and inclusive apps that assist people with physical challenges and their caregivers by maximizing independence for the users and reducing caregivers’ costs.

Origin AI

Venture Round in 2021
Origin Wireless aims to deliver smart radios for smart life by developing advanced wireless technologies for a wide range of applications, including the world's first centimeter accuracy indoor positioning or tracking, indoor monitoring, security, radio human biometrics, wireless power transfer, and 5G communications. The technologies take advantage of unavoidable but rich multi-paths in signal propagation and the physics of time-reversal that resonate with the environment to focus signal energy to specific positions through Origin’s Waveforming technology.

Origin Wireless

Venture Round in 2021
Origin Wireless is a m2m (machine to machine) services company providing solutions to various industries and verticals. Specializing in communication platforms for service related B2B (business to business) and B2C (business to consumer) solutions. These services may include risk assessment and monitoring, customer service communication and monitoring, integrated management and reporting services, end-user gateways and dashboards.

YBVR

Seed Round in 2021
Yerba Buena VR, Inc. develops virtual reality video streaming and distribution platform. The product provides high resolution online videos for live events, entertainment, and education. The product provides turnkey solution for broadcasting networks and premium content generators. Yerba Buena VR, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Campbell, California.

Incubed IT

Acquisition in 2021
Incubed IT specializes in providing software solutions to operate autonomous, self-navigating, and co-operative mobile shuttles. Their major goal is to develop high-level software to realize the vision of a self-organizing fleet of autonomous, intelligent, and co-operative mobile robots that solve common tasks in different fields of application. Founded in 2011, the company is headquartered in Hart bei Graz, Austria.

ShotTracker

Venture Round in 2021
ShotTracker Inc. is a technology company based in Merriam, Kansas, that specializes in wearable technology for basketball players. Founded in 2013, the company provides a solution that includes a wrist sensor, a net sensor, and a mobile application compatible with various Bluetooth-enabled iOS and select Android devices. ShotTracker's innovative system automatically tracks shot attempts, makes, and misses in real-time during practices and games, delivering valuable statistical and performance analytics. The latest offering, ShotTracker TEAM, is designed for basketball teams at all levels, allowing coaches to access critical data to make informed adjustments and strategies to enhance player performance. By making elite-level analytics accessible, ShotTracker aims to improve the skills of competitive athletes.

Vdoo

Series B in 2021
Vdoo Connected Trust Ltd. is a company that specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) security, offering an end-to-end security platform designed to protect connected devices throughout their product lifecycle. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Herzliya, Israel, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and the United States, Vdoo provides IoT vendors with essential tools for security analysis, gap resolution, compliance validation, embedded protection, and operations monitoring. Their automated Integrated Device Security Platform enables manufacturers, vendors, operators, and service providers to enhance their device security capabilities efficiently. By adopting Vdoo's strategic approach, clients can significantly reduce their risk profiles, accelerate time-to-market, lower resource requirements, and improve customer adoption of their connected products.

Iris Automation

Series B in 2020
Iris Automation Inc. develops collision avoidance systems for operating industrial drones. The company offers an artificial intelligence computer that blends real-time images and 3D maps to track incoming objects. Its onboard software tracks and avoids dynamic and static objects on the ground and in the air at short-range and long-range. The company’s system is built to process visual data in real-time holding the capability to see structures that suddenly appear, such as a plane, flock of birds, and another drone. It serves the avionics industry worldwide. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California with an additional operation in Reno, Nevada.

Cellwize

Series B in 2020
Cellwize Wireless Technologies Pte Ltd. develops and delivers self-organizing network (SON) solutions across vendors and wireless technologies. The company offers Cellwize elastic-SON platform that is deployed and managed on private clouds, and transforms spotty and volatile networks that struggle to meet demand into user-centric and over-performing mobile networks across multiple vendors and wireless technologies; and Cellwize Centralized SON, a SON solution on NFV directly communicating with the cloud with multiple element management systems for SON activities. It serves mobile network operators across Europe, APAC, and LATAM. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Singapore with an additional location in the United Kingdom.

Bluegrass Cellular

Acquisition in 2020
Bluegrass Cellular was the first cellular carrier to provide analog cellular network service in rural Kentucky. Service was initiated in May 1991 with the construction of cellular sites in Bowling Green, Glasgow, Elizabethtown, Bardstown, Radcliff and Russell Springs. Since the initiation of service, the Bluegrass Cellular wireless network has grown to provide coverage to 40 counties within its license areas.Bluegrass Cellular is committed to serving as a pioneer of wireless service in rural Kentucky. In October 1998, the company launched digital cellular services in Central Kentucky. In November 2004, Bluegrass Cellular launched 2G enhanced services on its CDMA digital 1X data network, and in late 2007, EVDO 3G high-speed data service was added to its markets.

Cooler Screens

Series C in 2020
Cooler Screens Inc. specializes in developing interactive digital displays that replace traditional glass doors on retail cooler surfaces. Founded in 2017 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company provides IoT-enabled screens that enhance the shopping experience by delivering targeted advertisements and relevant product information. These screens allow consumers to access details that assist in making informed purchasing decisions based on their preferences and budgets. Retailers benefit from increased sales through improved visibility and personalized marketing opportunities, while consumer product companies can utilize this platform to enhance brand awareness and market their offerings effectively at the point-of-sale. Cooler Screens offers a variety of advertising formats, including full door and multi-door displays, banners, and promotional tags, supporting both engagement and nutritional transparency for shoppers.

Fan Controlled Football

Venture Round in 2020
Fan Controlled Football is the first fan-run professional sports league. From selecting the team logos, colors and head coaches to calling plays, the fans are calling the shots.

TracFone Wireless

Acquisition in 2020
TracFone Wireless, Inc. is a provider of prepaid wireless phone services based in Miami, Florida. Founded in 1996, the company offers a range of services including international long-distance calling, voicemail, text messaging, and technical support. TracFone operates on a no-contract basis, allowing customers to retain unused data, texts, and minutes through its unlimited carryover feature. It sells cell phones and airtime cards online and through retail locations across the United States, Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. As a subsidiary of America Movil, TracFone aims to deliver flexible telecommunications solutions that cater to diverse lifestyles and budgets, empowering millions of Americans to stay connected.

PICadvanced

Series A in 2020
PICadvanced, S.A. is a company based in Ilhavo, Portugal, specializing in the development and manufacturing of optoelectronic transceivers. Founded in 2014, it focuses on providing integrated photonic solutions and addresses complex challenges in optical chip design, development, and packaging. The company offers a range of services, including design and layout, packaging, testing and characterization, assembly, and software and firmware development. PICadvanced serves various sectors, including telecommunications and biomedicine, offering consultancy services that facilitate the integration of photonic technologies into clients' products. Through its innovative approach, PICadvanced aims to meet the diverse needs of its customers in the passive optical network market and beyond.

Swiftmile

Series A in 2020
Swiftmile, Inc. manufactures and operates parking and charging solution for light electric vehicles. It offers Swiftmile platform, a smart solar powered locking, docking, and charging station for scooter and ebike operators, as well as municipalities, workplaces, transit authorities, schools, hospitality and retail centers, events planners, real estate owners, and others. Swiftmile, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in San Carlos, California.

Fan Controlled Football

Seed Round in 2020
Fan Controlled Football is the first fan-run professional sports league. From selecting the team logos, colors and head coaches to calling plays, the fans are calling the shots.

BlueJeans Network

Acquisition in 2020
BlueJeans is the meetings platform for the modern workplace and the first cloud service to connect desktops, mobile devices and room systems in one video meeting. Thousands of organisations across industries use BlueJeans every day for video, audio and web conferencing meetings and large interactive events, so people can work productively where and how they want.

Wiliot

Series B in 2020
WIliot is a fabless semiconductor company developing passive SoC platforms for the IoT market. No battery and seamless connectivity operation will be the baseline enabler of IoT future growth.

Lexset

Grant in 2020
Lexset.ai LLC specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based visual search tools for the interior design and furniture industries. Its flagship product, LexSet Visual Search, allows customers and designers to input images, identify objects within those images, and receive product recommendations to achieve desired aesthetics. Additionally, Lexset offers LexSet NextGen Tools, which include a mobile cross-platform software development kit that supports real-time object recognition and 3D tracking, as well as a data engine that generates training sets using 3D visualization and simulation technologies. This suite of tools is designed to enhance the capabilities of furniture and home supply retailers, helping them leverage augmented reality and artificial intelligence to boost sales. Founded in 2017 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Lexset aims to provide innovative solutions that streamline the design process and improve product discovery.
The City University of New York (CUNY), founded in 1847, is a non-profit educational institution that serves as a vital resource for hundreds of thousands of students. With a record enrollment of 274,000 degree-credit students, CUNY is dedicated to providing accessible, quality education to individuals from diverse backgrounds. The University offers a wide range of academic programs, including over nine hundred options in liberal arts and career-oriented courses, supported by award-winning faculty. CUNY emphasizes affordability and provides numerous financial support opportunities, alongside extracurricular activities such as sports, internships, and community service. With 25 campuses spread across New York City's five boroughs, CUNY's mission focuses on promoting upward mobility for disadvantaged students and ensuring equal access and opportunity for all, regardless of ethnicity, race, or gender. The institution's commitment to meeting the needs of its urban environment contributes to its reputation as a cornerstone of education in New York City.

Crunchbase

Series C in 2019
Crunchbase is a comprehensive platform designed to provide business information about both private and public companies. It offers valuable insights into investments, funding details, founding members, leadership positions, mergers and acquisitions, industry news, and trends. Initially created to track startups, Crunchbase has expanded its scope to encompass a wide range of companies globally. The platform gathers its data through various methods, including a venture program, machine learning technology, an in-house data team, and contributions from the Crunchbase community. Users can submit information to the database, which undergoes a registration process, social validation, and moderation to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Juncture Media

Seed Round in 2019
Juncture Media is currently producing the AVARIA World which includes AVARIAvs and AVARIA Ghost of the Immortal as well as NFL Ultra Toss in partnership with Verizon and The NFL.

Colorfiction

Grant in 2019
Colorfiction is a software developer that enjoys the interstitial zone between art and technology via the creation of interactive experiences. Their work has been showcased with the Indie Megabooth and Leftfield Collection among other selections and featured in Vice, PC Gamer, Venture Beat, etc. Colorfiction was founded in 2014 by Maximilian Arocena. Releases include; 0°N 0°W, a psychedelic voyage through labyrinthine dimensions; Nightline, a relaxing meditation on late night commutes; The Sands of Voltark, an interactive adventure through an otherworldly planet; That feeling Blue, a commissioned installation for The Zium Museum; and Becalm, a serene aquatic journey in search of the sunset. We’re currently working on Ode to a Moon, a magical realism thriller, and Endzone, a collaboration with Verizon and the NFL.

Light Field Lab

Series A in 2019
Light Field Lab, Inc. develops holographic capture display technology systems. It offers integrated processing and imaging solutions that allow immersive visuals to be delivered over commercial network speeds. The company also develops a universal application programming interface to streamline the process of bringing existing content to a light field display with holographic media. Light Field Lab, Inc. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Morgan Hill, California.

ProtectWise

Acquisition in 2019
ProtectWise is a Denver-based company that specializes in Cloud-Powered Network Detection and Response (NDR) solutions. Founded in April 2013, it offers organizations advanced analytics for cloud, hybrid, and enterprise traffic, enabling real-time and retrospective threat detection. The platform allows for full-fidelity packet captures that are indexed and retained indefinitely, creating a searchable network memory. ProtectWise combines analytics and forensics in an intuitive visualizer to facilitate rapid incident response and threat hunting. The company, which is led by experts from notable security firms, launched the Immersive Security movement in 2017 to innovate the security landscape. To date, ProtectWise has secured over $70 million in funding, positioning itself as a significant player in the cybersecurity space.

Airlinq

Series A in 2019
Airlinq powers the next generation enterprise-grade cloud and edge platform to handle complex AI and IoT use cases around smart mobility and ecosystem monetization for automakers, mobile network operators, and consumers around the world. This highly scalable, globally available platform is ready to support millions of connected assets and vehicles with mission-critical latency, security, and reliability.

echo3D

Pre Seed Round in 2018
echo3D, also known as echoAR, Inc., is a company that offers a cloud-based platform designed for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) applications. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, the platform serves as an AR-first content management system (CMS) and delivery network (CDN). It enables developers and content creators to efficiently build, manage, and deploy 3D applications and content. By streamlining the backend development process, echo3D allows clients to easily upload, manage, and publish AR content without needing to engage development teams, thereby facilitating the scaling of AR solutions for businesses.

Optibus

Series B in 2018
Optibus leverages the power of machine-learning and optimization algorithms to redefine the way mass-transportation is planned and operated. Optibus’ disruptive technology drive some of the most complex transportation operations worldwide, helping to improve the quality of service, increase efficiencies, save money, and streamline operations.

mitú

Series D in 2018
mitú connect brands, content buyers, and creators to Latino youth in America. It is a home away from home for Latinos in the U.S. They are young, edgy, smart, loud, funny, relevant, proud, and united.They are what it means to be Latino.

YourMechanic

Series B in 2018
YourMechanic is an online marketplace that enables vehicle owners to find local mechanics for home or office car repair services. Its aim is to make car repair and maintenance affordable and convenient.

OmniSci

Series C in 2018
OmniSci, Inc. specializes in accelerated analytics solutions powered by graphics processing units (GPUs). Its analytics platform enables users to interactively query and visualize data, facilitating data science workflows across vast datasets. This technology is utilized by various sectors, including automotive, insurance, investment management, logistics, media, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, utilities, and public services. The platform stands out by allowing organizations to derive insights from data far beyond the capabilities of conventional analytics tools. OmniSci's origins trace back to research at Harvard and the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. Established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company has formed strategic partnerships with several prominent investors and firms, including Google Ventures, In-Q-Tel, and NVIDIA. OmniSci aims to support both business and government entities in leveraging data for informed decision-making.

CloudBees

Series E in 2018
CloudBees, Inc. is a provider of software solutions focused on enhancing the software delivery process for IT organizations. Founded in 2010, the company specializes in continuous integration and continuous delivery technologies, primarily built around the Jenkins platform. CloudBees offers a suite of products, including an open-source automation server, CloudBees CI for continuous integration, and CloudBees CD for continuous delivery. Their solutions cater to various deployment preferences, including on-premise and cloud-native, and address specific enterprise requirements for governance and developer flexibility. Additionally, CloudBees provides tools like CloudBees DevOptics, which aggregates data from software pipelines for better insights, and CloudBees Core for Kubernetes Continuous Delivery, aimed at managing cloud-native applications. With a focus on making software development more efficient and manageable, CloudBees enables organizations to accelerate the transformation of ideas into software, thereby enhancing overall business value. The company operates from multiple locations, including Delaware, California, North Carolina, Virginia, Germany, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

Airship

Series F in 2018
Airship is a company that specializes in customer engagement by providing a comprehensive platform for delivering targeted messages across various channels, including push notifications, emails, SMS, and in-app messages. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, Airship helps brands strengthen their relationships with customers through relevant and timely communication. The platform offers tools for audience segmentation, allowing clients to tailor messages based on user behavior, preferences, and location. Additionally, Airship supports mobile marketing automation, enabling businesses to trigger messages at critical moments in the customer journey. The company's services are utilized by marketing and digital experience teams across a range of industries, including retail, healthcare, gaming, and technology, enhancing their ability to engage customers effectively. Airship also provides strategic consulting and support services, further solidifying its role as a vital partner for brands looking to enhance their customer experience.

Lumina Networks

Series A in 2018
Lumina Networks, Inc. designs and develops open source networking solutions to simplify and automate heterogeneous networks. Its products include Lumina extension adaptation platform, Lumina SDN controller, Lumina network resource manager, Lumina service mapper, and open log stack; and solutions, such as network visibility, Software-Defined data center, SD-Core, Internet based service automation. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in San Jose, California with additional offices in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia; Mississauga, Canada; the United Kingdom; Ireland; and Bengaluru and Pune, India.

Moment

Acquisition in 2018
Moment Design, founded in 2002 and based in New York City, specializes in designing and developing digital products. The company provides services that include user research, analysis, and user interface design. Moment has collaborated with prominent clients such as AT&T, Bank of America, MTV Networks, Morgan Stanley, The Walt Disney Company, and Nokia. Since its establishment, Moment has focused on creating effective digital solutions that address user needs, embracing design challenges from their clients. As of April 2018, Moment operates as a subsidiary of Verizon Communications Inc.

The Fabric

Venture Round in 2018
The Fabric is a startup co-creation foundry located in Sunnyvale, specializing in the cloud and IoT infrastructure sectors. The organization comprises a team of experienced company creators who collaborate closely with entrepreneurs throughout the entire business lifecycle, from initial concept to company formation. In addition to co-creating startups, The Fabric also provides funding and support for launching new ventures within the cloud and infrastructure domains.

Swiftmile

Convertible Note in 2018
Swiftmile, Inc. manufactures and operates parking and charging solution for light electric vehicles. It offers Swiftmile platform, a smart solar powered locking, docking, and charging station for scooter and ebike operators, as well as municipalities, workplaces, transit authorities, schools, hospitality and retail centers, events planners, real estate owners, and others. Swiftmile, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in San Carlos, California.

AdStage

Series A in 2018
AdStage, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing a cloud-based advertisement management platform. This platform enables advertisers to create, launch, and manage targeted advertising campaigns across various social networks while automating tasks and generating comprehensive dashboards and reports. AdStage's tools allow marketers to consolidate and analyze their advertising efforts, evaluate campaign performance through customizable dashboards, and schedule actions based on specific time zones. Incorporated in 2012, the company serves a diverse range of industries, providing essential modules for automation, data integration, and reporting. As a subsidiary of TapClicks, AdStage supports marketers in demonstrating the return on ad spend and facilitating data-driven decision-making for business growth.

The Fabric

Venture Round in 2018
The Fabric is a startup co-creation foundry located in Sunnyvale, specializing in the cloud and IoT infrastructure sectors. The organization comprises a team of experienced company creators who collaborate closely with entrepreneurs throughout the entire business lifecycle, from initial concept to company formation. In addition to co-creating startups, The Fabric also provides funding and support for launching new ventures within the cloud and infrastructure domains.

SparkCognition

Series B in 2018
SparkCognition, Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in artificial intelligence solutions for industrial applications. Established in 2013, the company develops a range of AI-powered products, including SparkPredict, which analyzes sensor data to provide actionable insights and predict equipment failures; DeepArmor, a cybersecurity solution that employs machine learning to detect and prevent malware; and Darwin, which automates the data science process to enhance operational efficiency. Additionally, SparkCognition Government Systems focuses on creating AI systems tailored for government organizations, addressing national security challenges. The company's technologies serve various industries, including oil and gas, aviation, defense, financial services, manufacturing, and utilities, facilitating improved decision-making and enhanced productivity through advanced machine learning capabilities.

PrecisionHawk

Series D in 2018
PrecisionHawk Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing drones, sensors, and software solutions for various industries, including agriculture, construction, energy, insurance, and government. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company operates additional locations in College Station, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Toronto, Canada; Virginia Beach, Virginia; and Denver, Colorado. PrecisionHawk integrates unmanned aerial systems with remote sensing technologies and advanced data analytics to enhance business operations and decision-making processes. The company offers an end-to-end solution for aerial data collection, processing, and analysis, delivering actionable insights to its clients. Its product offerings include the aerial data software DataMapper, satellite imagery from Terraserver, and the Low Altitude Traffic and Airspace Safety platform, LATAS. Additionally, PrecisionHawk provides services in pilot networking, consulting, and training.

Niddel

Acquisition in 2018
Niddel Corp. develops software for threat hunting. The software performs identification, investigation, analyses and decision-making of security professionals. Niddel Corp. was founded in 2014 and is based in San Mateo, California. As of January 5, 2018, Niddel Corp. operates as a subsidiary of Verizon Communications Inc.

ScoreStream

Series A in 2017
ScoreStream, Inc. is a communication platform that specializes in sharing information about sporting events. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Diego, California, ScoreStream provides a mobile application for both iOS and Android devices, as well as a website, enabling fans to connect and share local sports content with their family and friends. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including notable companies in the media and entertainment sectors. ScoreStream was originally known as Crowdscores, Inc. and focuses on crowdsourcing local sports information, making it accessible to consumers and media organizations alike.

Vidrovr

Seed Round in 2017
Vidrovr Inc. specializes in video processing technology that organizes and enhances video content through advanced multimodal computer vision and machine learning systems. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, the company offers solutions that automatically index, tag, and understand videos, allowing users to efficiently search and retrieve specific content. Its platform includes a Metadata API that facilitates direct video uploads and provides time-stamped metadata for improved searchability. Additionally, Vidrovr features a Clip Generator that creates social media-ready clips, seamlessly integrating them back into content management systems. The company's technology is particularly tailored for various domains, including sports, government, and media, enabling users to link video content with other media such as photos and text.

Optibus

Series A in 2017
Optibus leverages the power of machine-learning and optimization algorithms to redefine the way mass-transportation is planned and operated. Optibus’ disruptive technology drive some of the most complex transportation operations worldwide, helping to improve the quality of service, increase efficiencies, save money, and streamline operations.

Mcity

Venture Round in 2017
Mcity, the autonomous vehicle research center on the University of Michigan campus.Mcity is the only advanced mobility R&D center that combines early-stage research, testing in a real-world environment, and on-road vehicle deployments to further prove new technologies.

Urgently

Series B in 2017
Urgent.ly’s Roadside is a digital roadside assistance platform that features a roadside assistance industry to the benefit of global brands, roadside assistance professionals, and consumers. Its solution delivers the quickest, safest, and most innovative roadside assistance service, products and technology by combining location-based services, real-time data, AI, and machine-to-machine communication.

Streamroot

Venture Round in 2017
Streamroot, Inc. develops peer-to-peer video streaming technology for content delivery networks. Its solution is used for live streaming of sporting events, concerts, video conferences, enterprise streams, Web radio, and video-on-demand; and enables users to integrate, monitor, analyze, and manage videos. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. As of September 6, 2019, Streamroot, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of CenturyLink, Inc..

Gankstars

Venture Round in 2017
GankStars owns and operates an esports community which allows users to connect, form teams, play online games together, and compete in gaming competitions. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Iguazio

Series B in 2017
The Iguazio Data Science Platform enables enterprises to develop, deploy and manage AI applications at scale. With Iguazio, enterprises can run AI models in real time, deploy them anywhere; multi-cloud, on-prem or edge, and bring to life their most ambitious data-driven strategies. Iguazio is backed by top financial and strategic investors and led by serial entrepreneurs and a diverse team of innovators in the USA, UK, Singapore and Israel.

SparkCognition

Series B in 2017
SparkCognition, Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in artificial intelligence solutions for industrial applications. Established in 2013, the company develops a range of AI-powered products, including SparkPredict, which analyzes sensor data to provide actionable insights and predict equipment failures; DeepArmor, a cybersecurity solution that employs machine learning to detect and prevent malware; and Darwin, which automates the data science process to enhance operational efficiency. Additionally, SparkCognition Government Systems focuses on creating AI systems tailored for government organizations, addressing national security challenges. The company's technologies serve various industries, including oil and gas, aviation, defense, financial services, manufacturing, and utilities, facilitating improved decision-making and enhanced productivity through advanced machine learning capabilities.

Swiftmile

Convertible Note in 2017
Swiftmile, Inc. manufactures and operates parking and charging solution for light electric vehicles. It offers Swiftmile platform, a smart solar powered locking, docking, and charging station for scooter and ebike operators, as well as municipalities, workplaces, transit authorities, schools, hospitality and retail centers, events planners, real estate owners, and others. Swiftmile, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in San Carlos, California.

PlaySight Interactive

Series C in 2017
PlaySight is connecting the next generation of athletes through immersive sports video and analytics technology. They are bringing advanced sports video and analytics technology to every court in the world, creating a global and connected community of athletes, coaches, and fans. Technology has changed how sports are coached, played, and consumed at the elite levels, and they are focused on delivering the same cutting-edge experience to all levels of sport, all over the world. They are becoming the new standard in sports with our cloud-based Smart Court sports video and analytics platform, integrating what happens on-court with an interactive and social online community.

Brit + Co

Series C in 2017
Brit Media, Inc. operates Brit + Co, an online media and e-commerce platform designed to inspire and educate women and girls in creative pursuits. Founded in 2011 and based in Mill Valley, California, the company connects users with makers, designers, chefs, and inventors, fostering a community centered around creativity. The platform offers a diverse range of content categories, including DIY projects, recipes, and skill-building e-classes. Users can explore ideas, engage in do-it-yourself activities, and shop for creative products through the website and mobile applications. With a significant online presence, Brit + Co reaches over 125 million individuals and produces a substantial volume of content daily, making it one of the largest digital media companies focused on women.

Straight Path Communications

Acquisition in 2017
Straight Path Communications Inc. owns and licenses millimeter wave spectrum configured for 5G wireless services for the United States. The company offers its services for mobile network operators and internet service providers. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Glen Allen, Virginia. As of February 28, 2018, Straight Path Communications Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Verizon Communications Inc.

Renovo Auto

Venture Round in 2017
Renovo builds technology for Automated Mobility on Demand systems. Its technology merges self-driving software, data analytics, and automotive-grade safety systems into a unified high-performance solution. Renovo-enabled vehicles command hundreds of sensors generating multiple terabytes of data—each hour—on a safe, secure, and scalable platform developed in extremely demanding environments.

Filament

Series A in 2017
Filament builds blockchain hardware and& software solutions for enterprise and IoT. Filament’s distributed blockchain capabilities leverage open protocols so that devices are able to independently process and record transactions, ensuring digital trust. Its new trusted application software and Blocklet Chip, currently in beta, are designed to communicate and interact with multiple blockchain technologies natively. The software, implemented on existing hardware, will deliver a secure distributed ledger technology solution. The Blocklet Chip will allow industrial corporations and enterprises to seamlessly extract the value of recording and monetizing data assets, at the edge of the network, on the sensors themselves.

OmniSci

Series B in 2017
OmniSci, Inc. specializes in accelerated analytics solutions powered by graphics processing units (GPUs). Its analytics platform enables users to interactively query and visualize data, facilitating data science workflows across vast datasets. This technology is utilized by various sectors, including automotive, insurance, investment management, logistics, media, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, utilities, and public services. The platform stands out by allowing organizations to derive insights from data far beyond the capabilities of conventional analytics tools. OmniSci's origins trace back to research at Harvard and the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. Established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company has formed strategic partnerships with several prominent investors and firms, including Google Ventures, In-Q-Tel, and NVIDIA. OmniSci aims to support both business and government entities in leveraging data for informed decision-making.

Skyward

Acquisition in 2017
Skyward offers an operations management solution for commercial drone businesses. The cloud-­based software integrates a drone airspace map with flight planning tools and a digital system of record. Skyward was founded by career pilots and computer science experts with a mission to ensure that the standards of safety and professionalism are carried into this new era of aviation.

8i

Series B in 2017
8i is a technology company based in Wellington, New Zealand, specializing in virtual reality software and immersive media solutions. Founded in May 2014, the company aims to create a consumer media platform that allows users to capture, experience, and share fully volumetric 3D video of real people. This technology enables viewers to engage with lifelike representations of individuals in virtual reality and augmented reality environments. By facilitating true 3D capture of human figures, 8i seeks to enhance interpersonal connections, providing a more authentic experience that closely resembles real-life interaction. The company has expanded its presence to key locations in Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Myx Reality, Inc.

Grant in 2017
Myx Reality provides a web-based storyboarding tool for virtual reality.

Prove

Series E in 2017
Prove provides a phone-centric identity platform designed to enhance security and reduce fraud through the use of phone numbers. With over 1 billion identity tokens under management, Prove assists more than 1,000 companies and over 500 banks, including leading financial institutions, in securing their customer onboarding, digital services, and payment processes. The company offers two primary solutions: Prove Pre-fill™, which streamlines the onboarding process by authenticating consumer identities and auto-filling verified data, and Fonebook™, which provides a comprehensive identity authentication platform to manage customer phone numbers and create a unified customer view across various channels. Additionally, Prove offers multi-factor authentication options, including SMS and voice OTPs, instant link authentication, mobile authentication through cellular networks, voice biometrics, and app-based push authentication. These features enable secure transactions and enhance the overall customer experience across mobile, desktop, and in-store environments. Prove's services are available in 195 countries, underscoring its global reach in identity verification and fraud mitigation.

Beamr

Venture Round in 2016
Beamr is an innovative private company comprised of the world's leading imaging scientists, veterans of the Israeli technology industry who are also successful entrepreneurs. Headquartered in Tel-Aviv, Beamr is focused on improving the quality, speed, and user experience of photo and video sharing.

Civis Analytics

Series A in 2016
Civis Analytics, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in data science software designed to help organizations make informed, data-driven decisions. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including the Civis platform, which provides predictive analytics and end-to-end data science capabilities. Additional offerings include the Community Outreach and Engagement Hub, which assists government and nonprofit organizations in effectively reaching and influencing their target audiences; the Census Intelligence Center, a resource for census coordinators and related entities; and various tools for audience targeting, message testing, and media optimization. Civis Analytics also provides consulting services in consumer insights, market research, and data science to enhance organizations' strategic capabilities. Founded in 2013, Civis Analytics has established itself as a leader in analytics solutions for nonprofit, commercial, and government sectors.

LQD WiFi

Acquisition in 2016
LQD is WiF specializes in developing smart cities and ubiquitous WiFi, providing cities with new outdoor hubs of social technology. Its technology is designed to enable communities and ignite the new fabric of urban spaces. It offers PALO designed to create an integrated network of elegant and engaging community technology hubs that connect, inform, inspire, and support people in the places they live, work, and play.

Versa Networks

Series C in 2016
Versa Networks, Inc. is a technology company specializing in software-defined networking solutions, particularly within the realms of virtualized network functions and services. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, Versa offers an end-to-end Cloud IP Platform that simplifies and secures wide area networks (WAN) and branch office networks. The platform is entirely software-based, enabling enterprises and service providers to build agile and secure networks while achieving significant cost savings and operational efficiency. Versa's innovative approach in the SD-WAN and SD-Security markets is designed to transform traditional network infrastructures, providing unmatched agility and flexibility compared to conventional hardware solutions. The company has attracted investment from notable venture capital firms, reflecting its position as a leader in the networking industry.

Verdigris Technologies

Series A in 2016
Verdigris Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing software solutions for electricity monitoring and management in commercial facilities. The company's primary product, Verdigris Energy Tracker, identifies operational inefficiencies, automates building management, and predicts demand peaks while detecting equipment failures. By utilizing wireless hardware, Verdigris collects and transmits electricity consumption data to the cloud, enhancing energy efficiency and facilitating smarter facility operations. Additionally, the company's Building.AI platform offers advanced analytics for enterprise facility managers, enabling real-time monitoring and optimization of power usage at the device level. This machine learning-based software provides critical insights that help organizations improve operational performance and reduce energy costs. Founded in 2010, Verdigris Technologies is headquartered in Moffett Field, California.

AdStage

Series A in 2016
AdStage, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing a cloud-based advertisement management platform. This platform enables advertisers to create, launch, and manage targeted advertising campaigns across various social networks while automating tasks and generating comprehensive dashboards and reports. AdStage's tools allow marketers to consolidate and analyze their advertising efforts, evaluate campaign performance through customizable dashboards, and schedule actions based on specific time zones. Incorporated in 2012, the company serves a diverse range of industries, providing essential modules for automation, data integration, and reporting. As a subsidiary of TapClicks, AdStage supports marketers in demonstrating the return on ad spend and facilitating data-driven decision-making for business growth.

Sensity Systems

Acquisition in 2016
Sensity Systems capitalizes on conversions to LED lighting—a process that will affect 4 billion lights worldwide over the next few years—to create a high-speed, sensor-based, multiservice, open networking platform known as a Light Sensory Network (LSN). LSNs help lighting owners improve lighting control and energy efficiency, as well as business processes that go well beyond lighting. By embedding networking technology and sensors within LED luminaires themselves, Sensity uses energy-efficient LED lighting as the foundation for its turnkey NetSense platform, the first Light Sensory Network implementation. By working closely with developers of software applications and services that run on the NetSense platform, Sensity enables facility and municipal lighting owners to link energy efficiency and cost savings to the improvement of business goals as diverse as public safety, parking control, asset management, and retail analytics. Sensity is the first company that has assembled all the relevant technology expertise, process integration know-how, and strong partnerships required to make the Light Sensory Network a reality. Privately held Sensity Systems, founded in 2010 and previously known as Xeralux Inc., is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. The company’s global customers include Fortune 500 businesses, commercial and industrial property owners, retail facilities, municipal and regional agencies, universities, school districts, hospitals, transportation authorities, warehousing and distribution facilities, and horticulture operations.

FleetMatics

Acquisition in 2016
FleetMatics is a global provider of GPS tracking systems for small and medium-sized businesses delivered as software-as-a-service (SaaS).The company’s solutions offer real-time insight into vehicle activity that reduces operational costs and improves customer service. Fleetmatics serves more than 15,000 customers, tracking more than 281,000 vehicles worldwide, and is adding thousands of vehicles monthly. Its SaaS and mobile application gives businesses anytime access to real-time data about their business.

Kiip

Series C in 2016
Kiip is a rewards network and mobile application that offers rewards from brands and companies for virtual achievements. It has received $15.4 million in total funding to date from Relay Ventures, Interpublic Group, Hummer Winblad, American Express Ventures, Digital Garage, True Ventures, Verizon Ventures, CrossLink Capital, and others. Kiip was Brian Wong, Courtney Guertin, and Amadeus Demarzi in 2010.

Benbria

Corporate Round in 2016
Benbria is a leader in omni-channel guest messaging and feedback solutions, helping the world's greatest brands deliver a superior guest experience that goes above and beyond their competitors. Using a variety of mobile, online, and on-property technologies - including SMS, email, web, in-app and messaging channels, as well as kiosks - Loop® enables brands to capture and direct real-time customer requests, concerns, suggestions, and positive input to management and employees for action and closure.

Pitstop

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Pitstop is a cloud-based Prognostic Maintenance Platform that enables enterprises to leverage the wealth of information available from their vehicle fleets. Their data engine integrates Connected Vehicles, Dealerships, Fleet Manager, Tier 1 Suppliers, OEMs, Insurance Companies and the Aftermarket Supply Chain.

Airship

Series E in 2016
Airship is a company that specializes in customer engagement by providing a comprehensive platform for delivering targeted messages across various channels, including push notifications, emails, SMS, and in-app messages. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, Airship helps brands strengthen their relationships with customers through relevant and timely communication. The platform offers tools for audience segmentation, allowing clients to tailor messages based on user behavior, preferences, and location. Additionally, Airship supports mobile marketing automation, enabling businesses to trigger messages at critical moments in the customer journey. The company's services are utilized by marketing and digital experience teams across a range of industries, including retail, healthcare, gaming, and technology, enhancing their ability to engage customers effectively. Airship also provides strategic consulting and support services, further solidifying its role as a vital partner for brands looking to enhance their customer experience.
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