DFJ

DFJ Growth is a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley that specializes in investing in growth-stage technology companies. As the later stage investing practice of Draper Fisher Jurvetson, DFJ Growth focuses on partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs who aim to create transformative technology-driven businesses poised for market leadership. Established in 1985, the firm has a long history of providing capital to innovative companies across various sectors, including consumer, enterprise, and healthcare technology. With a commitment to supporting visionary leaders, DFJ Growth plays a significant role in fostering the development of the next generation of iconic companies.

Mark Bailey

Partner

Kevin Bird

Investment Professional

Hope Chen

Venture Partner

Sam Fort

Partner

Randall S. Glein

Co-Founder & Partner

Randy Glein

Partner

Mark Greenstein

Partner and Chief Financial Officer

Mohanjit Jolly

Venture Partner

Justin Kao

Partner

Jocelyn Kinsey

Partner

Jen Kodner

Talent Partner

Jennifer Kodner

Talent Partner

Ryan Morgan

Associate

Warren Packard

Venture Partner

Barry Schuler

Partner

Chris Shanahan

Senior Associate

Sam Shapiro

Principal

Kevin Tu

Principal

Delaney Ugelstad

Associate

Carol Wentworth

Marketing Partner

Past deals in Seattle, WA

Glowforge

Series E in 2023
Glowforge is a manufacturer of 3D laser printers intended to offer printing services on a wide range of materials and many more.The company's printers utilize software and sensors to cut, engrave, and shape designs from a variety of materials, enabling users to print and decorate any materials.

Glowforge

Series E in 2022
Glowforge is a manufacturer of 3D laser printers intended to offer printing services on a wide range of materials and many more.The company's printers utilize software and sensors to cut, engrave, and shape designs from a variety of materials, enabling users to print and decorate any materials.

Balena

Series B in 2019
Balena is a complete set of tools for building, deploying, and managing fleets of connected IoT devices. It provides infrastructure and tools for fleet owners so they can focus on developing their applications and growing their fleets with as little friction as possible. Balena enables devices and their running services to be managed, monitored, and updated through the web dashboard or through its API, via the CLI and SDK. Balena was established in 2013.

Xealth

Series A in 2019
Xealth Inc. operates a digital health prescribing platform designed to enhance the integration and management of digital health tools within healthcare systems. Founded in 2016 and based in Seattle, Washington, the platform allows clinicians to prescribe and monitor digital health solutions directly from electronic health records (EHR) workflows. This capability enables care teams to identify appropriate digital tools for patients, which can be sent to their smartphones or desktops for easy access. Additionally, Xealth supports patient education and offers services such as ride shares and food delivery. The platform facilitates monitoring of patient engagement, providing insights into the effectiveness of these digital interventions. Originally spun out of Providence St. Joseph Health in 2017, Xealth has attracted investments from various healthcare-focused entities, including McKesson Ventures and Novartis.

Loftium

Series A in 2019
Loftium Inc, founded in 2016 and based in Seattle, Washington, provides a unique mortgage financing solution for homeowners by renting out spare rooms through Airbnb. The company offers down payments to homeowners in exchange for a share of the income generated from short-term rentals for a period of 12 to 36 months. This model allows Loftium to furnish and manage the Airbnb listings while paying landlords market rent under a long-term lease agreement. By utilizing separable rental spaces, Loftium aims to create affordable housing options in high-cost urban areas, helping families maintain their desired lifestyles. The company generates revenue by collecting income from Airbnb guests, retaining any surplus after meeting the rental obligations to homeowners.

Pro.com

Series B in 2019
Pro.com is a full-service remodeling general contractor operating in Seattle, Portland, the San Francisco Bay Area, Denver, and Phoenix. The company aims to enhance the residential construction experience by combining expertise in construction with advanced technology. This includes a smart pricing software that utilizes a comprehensive database and algorithms to deliver accurate, fixed-price quotes, facilitating convenience for homeowners. Pro.com also offers detailed and mobile-friendly estimates, alongside project management tools that provide both staff and homeowners with real-time insights into project progress. By connecting homeowners with service professionals, Pro.com streamlines the process of booking and scheduling home improvement services.

Divvy Homes

Series A in 2018
Divvy Homes is a tech-enabled real estate platform based in San Francisco, California, that aims to make homeownership more accessible. Founded in 2017, the company operates in several cities, including San Francisco, Atlanta, Cleveland, and Seattle. Divvy Homes facilitates rent-to-own arrangements by purchasing residential properties on behalf of renters. Customers make down payments and rent the homes, allowing them to build savings toward eventual ownership. This innovative approach helps address the housing affordability gap by providing a transparent and straightforward path to homeownership for families.

Balena

Funding Round in 2018
Balena is a complete set of tools for building, deploying, and managing fleets of connected IoT devices. It provides infrastructure and tools for fleet owners so they can focus on developing their applications and growing their fleets with as little friction as possible. Balena enables devices and their running services to be managed, monitored, and updated through the web dashboard or through its API, via the CLI and SDK. Balena was established in 2013.

Outreach

Series D in 2018
Outreach Inc. is a sales engagement platform designed to enhance revenue growth by optimizing customer interactions across various channels, including email, voice, and social media. The platform employs machine learning to assist sales representatives in making informed decisions, thereby improving efficiency and effectiveness in customer-facing roles. Outreach provides a range of solutions that encompass account-based, outbound, and inbound sales, as well as customer retention, expansion, task management, and activity tracking. Its features include Outreach Insights, which utilizes buyer sentiment analysis to enable sales teams to adjust their strategies based on real-time emotive signals from potential clients. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with an additional office in London, Outreach serves a diverse clientele, including notable companies such as Zoom, Okta, Cloudera, and Microsoft, helping them achieve predictable and measurable growth.

Outreach

Series D in 2018
Outreach Inc. is a sales engagement platform designed to enhance revenue growth by optimizing customer interactions across various channels, including email, voice, and social media. The platform employs machine learning to assist sales representatives in making informed decisions, thereby improving efficiency and effectiveness in customer-facing roles. Outreach provides a range of solutions that encompass account-based, outbound, and inbound sales, as well as customer retention, expansion, task management, and activity tracking. Its features include Outreach Insights, which utilizes buyer sentiment analysis to enable sales teams to adjust their strategies based on real-time emotive signals from potential clients. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with an additional office in London, Outreach serves a diverse clientele, including notable companies such as Zoom, Okta, Cloudera, and Microsoft, helping them achieve predictable and measurable growth.

Divvy Homes

Seed Round in 2018
Divvy Homes is a tech-enabled real estate platform based in San Francisco, California, that aims to make homeownership more accessible. Founded in 2017, the company operates in several cities, including San Francisco, Atlanta, Cleveland, and Seattle. Divvy Homes facilitates rent-to-own arrangements by purchasing residential properties on behalf of renters. Customers make down payments and rent the homes, allowing them to build savings toward eventual ownership. This innovative approach helps address the housing affordability gap by providing a transparent and straightforward path to homeownership for families.

Loftium

Venture Round in 2017
Loftium Inc, founded in 2016 and based in Seattle, Washington, provides a unique mortgage financing solution for homeowners by renting out spare rooms through Airbnb. The company offers down payments to homeowners in exchange for a share of the income generated from short-term rentals for a period of 12 to 36 months. This model allows Loftium to furnish and manage the Airbnb listings while paying landlords market rent under a long-term lease agreement. By utilizing separable rental spaces, Loftium aims to create affordable housing options in high-cost urban areas, helping families maintain their desired lifestyles. The company generates revenue by collecting income from Airbnb guests, retaining any surplus after meeting the rental obligations to homeowners.

Pro.com

Venture Round in 2017
Pro.com is a full-service remodeling general contractor operating in Seattle, Portland, the San Francisco Bay Area, Denver, and Phoenix. The company aims to enhance the residential construction experience by combining expertise in construction with advanced technology. This includes a smart pricing software that utilizes a comprehensive database and algorithms to deliver accurate, fixed-price quotes, facilitating convenience for homeowners. Pro.com also offers detailed and mobile-friendly estimates, alongside project management tools that provide both staff and homeowners with real-time insights into project progress. By connecting homeowners with service professionals, Pro.com streamlines the process of booking and scheduling home improvement services.

Azuqua

Series B in 2017
Azuqua, Inc. operates a digital automation platform designed to integrate various software as a service (SaaS) applications. The platform features a user-friendly, drag-and-drop interface that allows users to create custom integrations without coding, making it accessible for both business and IT professionals. Azuqua provides a comprehensive library of logic functions, security features, and error handling capabilities, enabling organizations to automate complex business processes efficiently. Its solutions address a range of needs, including customer experience, sales, human resources, and marketing. Azuqua serves both start-ups and established enterprises by enhancing productivity and improving employee and customer experiences through seamless application integration. Founded in 2010 and based in Seattle, Washington, Azuqua operates as a subsidiary of Okta, Inc. since 2019.

Xealth

Seed Round in 2017
Xealth Inc. operates a digital health prescribing platform designed to enhance the integration and management of digital health tools within healthcare systems. Founded in 2016 and based in Seattle, Washington, the platform allows clinicians to prescribe and monitor digital health solutions directly from electronic health records (EHR) workflows. This capability enables care teams to identify appropriate digital tools for patients, which can be sent to their smartphones or desktops for easy access. Additionally, Xealth supports patient education and offers services such as ride shares and food delivery. The platform facilitates monitoring of patient engagement, providing insights into the effectiveness of these digital interventions. Originally spun out of Providence St. Joseph Health in 2017, Xealth has attracted investments from various healthcare-focused entities, including McKesson Ventures and Novartis.

Outreach

Series C in 2017
Outreach Inc. is a sales engagement platform designed to enhance revenue growth by optimizing customer interactions across various channels, including email, voice, and social media. The platform employs machine learning to assist sales representatives in making informed decisions, thereby improving efficiency and effectiveness in customer-facing roles. Outreach provides a range of solutions that encompass account-based, outbound, and inbound sales, as well as customer retention, expansion, task management, and activity tracking. Its features include Outreach Insights, which utilizes buyer sentiment analysis to enable sales teams to adjust their strategies based on real-time emotive signals from potential clients. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with an additional office in London, Outreach serves a diverse clientele, including notable companies such as Zoom, Okta, Cloudera, and Microsoft, helping them achieve predictable and measurable growth.

Loftium

Seed Round in 2017
Loftium Inc, founded in 2016 and based in Seattle, Washington, provides a unique mortgage financing solution for homeowners by renting out spare rooms through Airbnb. The company offers down payments to homeowners in exchange for a share of the income generated from short-term rentals for a period of 12 to 36 months. This model allows Loftium to furnish and manage the Airbnb listings while paying landlords market rent under a long-term lease agreement. By utilizing separable rental spaces, Loftium aims to create affordable housing options in high-cost urban areas, helping families maintain their desired lifestyles. The company generates revenue by collecting income from Airbnb guests, retaining any surplus after meeting the rental obligations to homeowners.

Balena

Series A in 2016
Balena is a complete set of tools for building, deploying, and managing fleets of connected IoT devices. It provides infrastructure and tools for fleet owners so they can focus on developing their applications and growing their fleets with as little friction as possible. Balena enables devices and their running services to be managed, monitored, and updated through the web dashboard or through its API, via the CLI and SDK. Balena was established in 2013.

Chef, Inc.

Series E in 2015
Chef, Inc. provides cloud-based infrastructure automation solutions. It offers configuration management, a solution to manage complex infrastructure; cloud management that enables users to manage and scale cloud infrastructure with no downtime or interruptions, as well as build, destroy, and rebuild servers on public or private cloud; and DevOps, a solution for collaboration between development and operations. The company also provides Enterprise Chef that automates user infrastructure that accelerates time to market, helps users to manage scale and complexity, and safeguards their systems; and professional services that include planning, training and skill development, and project-based services. Chef, Inc. was formerly known as Chef, Inc. and changed its name to Opscode, Inc. in December 2013. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Seattle, Washington. As of October 5, 2020, Chef, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Progress Software Corporation.

Balena

Series A in 2015
Balena is a complete set of tools for building, deploying, and managing fleets of connected IoT devices. It provides infrastructure and tools for fleet owners so they can focus on developing their applications and growing their fleets with as little friction as possible. Balena enables devices and their running services to be managed, monitored, and updated through the web dashboard or through its API, via the CLI and SDK. Balena was established in 2013.

Chef, Inc.

Series D in 2013
Chef, Inc. provides cloud-based infrastructure automation solutions. It offers configuration management, a solution to manage complex infrastructure; cloud management that enables users to manage and scale cloud infrastructure with no downtime or interruptions, as well as build, destroy, and rebuild servers on public or private cloud; and DevOps, a solution for collaboration between development and operations. The company also provides Enterprise Chef that automates user infrastructure that accelerates time to market, helps users to manage scale and complexity, and safeguards their systems; and professional services that include planning, training and skill development, and project-based services. Chef, Inc. was formerly known as Chef, Inc. and changed its name to Opscode, Inc. in December 2013. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Seattle, Washington. As of October 5, 2020, Chef, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Progress Software Corporation.

Redfin

Series F in 2013
Redfin is a provider of real estate search and brokerage services through a combination of real estate web platforms accessible to agents. It represents people buying and selling homes and features all of the broker-listed homes for sale, as well as for-sale-by-owner properties. Its real estate agents work with the company's team of engineers to create tools that make the buying and selling process easier. On their site, Redfin combines MLS listing information with historical data into a single map. Customers can search for homes by neighborhood, city, zip code, MLS number or school zone, and can refine results using detailed parameters like price and number of beds or baths. The company was founded in 2004 by David Eraker, Michael Dougherty, and Dave Selinger, and is based in Seattle, Washington.

NanoString Technologies

Venture Round in 2013
NanoString Technologies, Inc. is a provider of life science tools for translational research and molecular diagnostics on a global scale. The company specializes in the nCounter Analysis System, an automated platform for digital detection and quantification of nucleic acids. Key products include the nCounter MAX and FLEX systems, which feature an automated liquid handling component and a digital analyzer for data collection. Additionally, NanoString offers the nCounter SPRINT Profiler, nSolver Analysis Software, and custom CodeSets for tailored research needs. The company has developed various gene expression panels for cancer, autoimmune diseases, and other conditions. Furthermore, NanoString is advancing spatial genomics through its GeoMx Digital Spatial Profiler and Hyb & Seq molecular profiling systems. Collaborations with prominent organizations, including Celgene and Merck, enhance its research capabilities, particularly in developing novel protein assays for breast cancer. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, NanoString continues to innovate in the field of molecular diagnostics and research tools.

Varolii

Venture Round in 2013
Varolii is the market and technology leader in proactive outbound communications. Its on-demand communication software and services help organizations more effectively reach and interact with their customers and employees, getting the best result from every interaction. By automating the processes required for personalized communications such as flight cancellation notices, fraud detection alerts and prescription pick-up reminders, Varolii helps its clients reduce operational costs, increase contact center efficiency, and get more out of their existing IT investments. More than 380 companies, including many of the largest U.S. banks, airlines, wireless carriers, utilities, and healthcare organizations trust Varolii to send 4 million communications every business day. Varolii is headquartered in Seattle with offices in the Boston and Denver metropolitan areas. Varolii was acquired by Nuance Communications (NASDAQ: NUAN) in October 2013 for an undisclosed price.

Spiral Genetics

Series A in 2013
Spiral Genetics, Inc., a genomic bioinformatics company, develops analysis software for the detection of genomic structural variants from next-generation sequencing data. The company specializes in DNA data analysis for medical, pharmaceutical, and agricultural research. It provides BioGraph Suite, an indexed graph-based suite of products for genomic data management, analysis, and discovery; and BioGraph Analysis Format, a method of storing NGS read data using a whole read overlap assembly that is indexed with advanced technology. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Seattle, Washington. As of January 23, 2017, Spiral Genetics, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Omicia, Inc..

NanoString Technologies

Series E in 2012
NanoString Technologies, Inc. is a provider of life science tools for translational research and molecular diagnostics on a global scale. The company specializes in the nCounter Analysis System, an automated platform for digital detection and quantification of nucleic acids. Key products include the nCounter MAX and FLEX systems, which feature an automated liquid handling component and a digital analyzer for data collection. Additionally, NanoString offers the nCounter SPRINT Profiler, nSolver Analysis Software, and custom CodeSets for tailored research needs. The company has developed various gene expression panels for cancer, autoimmune diseases, and other conditions. Furthermore, NanoString is advancing spatial genomics through its GeoMx Digital Spatial Profiler and Hyb & Seq molecular profiling systems. Collaborations with prominent organizations, including Celgene and Merck, enhance its research capabilities, particularly in developing novel protein assays for breast cancer. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, NanoString continues to innovate in the field of molecular diagnostics and research tools.

Chef, Inc.

Series C in 2012
Chef, Inc. provides cloud-based infrastructure automation solutions. It offers configuration management, a solution to manage complex infrastructure; cloud management that enables users to manage and scale cloud infrastructure with no downtime or interruptions, as well as build, destroy, and rebuild servers on public or private cloud; and DevOps, a solution for collaboration between development and operations. The company also provides Enterprise Chef that automates user infrastructure that accelerates time to market, helps users to manage scale and complexity, and safeguards their systems; and professional services that include planning, training and skill development, and project-based services. Chef, Inc. was formerly known as Chef, Inc. and changed its name to Opscode, Inc. in December 2013. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Seattle, Washington. As of October 5, 2020, Chef, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Progress Software Corporation.

NanoString Technologies

Series D in 2011
NanoString Technologies, Inc. is a provider of life science tools for translational research and molecular diagnostics on a global scale. The company specializes in the nCounter Analysis System, an automated platform for digital detection and quantification of nucleic acids. Key products include the nCounter MAX and FLEX systems, which feature an automated liquid handling component and a digital analyzer for data collection. Additionally, NanoString offers the nCounter SPRINT Profiler, nSolver Analysis Software, and custom CodeSets for tailored research needs. The company has developed various gene expression panels for cancer, autoimmune diseases, and other conditions. Furthermore, NanoString is advancing spatial genomics through its GeoMx Digital Spatial Profiler and Hyb & Seq molecular profiling systems. Collaborations with prominent organizations, including Celgene and Merck, enhance its research capabilities, particularly in developing novel protein assays for breast cancer. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, NanoString continues to innovate in the field of molecular diagnostics and research tools.

Redfin

Series E in 2011
Redfin is a provider of real estate search and brokerage services through a combination of real estate web platforms accessible to agents. It represents people buying and selling homes and features all of the broker-listed homes for sale, as well as for-sale-by-owner properties. Its real estate agents work with the company's team of engineers to create tools that make the buying and selling process easier. On their site, Redfin combines MLS listing information with historical data into a single map. Customers can search for homes by neighborhood, city, zip code, MLS number or school zone, and can refine results using detailed parameters like price and number of beds or baths. The company was founded in 2004 by David Eraker, Michael Dougherty, and Dave Selinger, and is based in Seattle, Washington.

Banyan Branch

Series A in 2011
Banyan Branch is a pure social media agency that is pioneering the way brands, companies, and movements can harness the power of social media for their benefit. In our approach, we seek to understand your business objectives, and define the social media strategy that delivers on those objectives.

Varolii

Series D in 2011
Varolii is the market and technology leader in proactive outbound communications. Its on-demand communication software and services help organizations more effectively reach and interact with their customers and employees, getting the best result from every interaction. By automating the processes required for personalized communications such as flight cancellation notices, fraud detection alerts and prescription pick-up reminders, Varolii helps its clients reduce operational costs, increase contact center efficiency, and get more out of their existing IT investments. More than 380 companies, including many of the largest U.S. banks, airlines, wireless carriers, utilities, and healthcare organizations trust Varolii to send 4 million communications every business day. Varolii is headquartered in Seattle with offices in the Boston and Denver metropolitan areas. Varolii was acquired by Nuance Communications (NASDAQ: NUAN) in October 2013 for an undisclosed price.

Alert Logic

Series E in 2011
Alert Logic, the leader in security and compliance solutions for the cloud, provides Security-as-a-Service for on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures, delivering deep security insight and continuous protection for customers at a lower cost than traditional security solutions. Fully managed by a team of experts, the Alert Logic Security-as-a-Service solution provides network, system and web application protection immediately, wherever your IT infrastructure resides. Alert Logic partners with the leading cloud platforms and hosting providers to protect over 3,600 organizations worldwide. Built for cloud scale, the Alert Logic patented platform stores petabytes of data, analyses over 400 million events and identifies over 50,000 security incidents each month, which are managed by its 24×7 Security Operations Center. Alert Logic, founded in 2002, is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices in Seattle, Dallas, Cardiff, Belfast and London. The company’s products and services include: o SaaS Solutions -Threat Manager – Intrusion Detection -Log Manager – Log Management & SIEM -Web Security Manager – Web Application Firewall -ScanWatch – Vulnerability Assessment -Amazon Web Services Cloud Security - Intrusion Detection for AWS o Managed Security Services -ActiveWatch & ActiveWatch Premier -LogReview Alert Logic was founded in 2002. For more information, please visit http://www.alertlogic.com

AdXpose

Series C in 2011
AdXpose is the leader in digital advertising analytics solutions. The company's SaaS technology provides advertisers and publishers with greater transparency and confidence in the quality, safety, and performance of their digital advertising campaigns. The actionable optimization metrics captured by AdXpose solutions help its customers realize increased ROI, more profitable margins, and measurable ad effectiveness. AdXpose is headquartered in Seattle, WA, with offices in New York City, and is backed by Draper Fischer Jurvetson and Ignition Partners

Z2

Series B in 2011
Z2 is a mobile-first game developer and publisher that specializes in creating free-to-play games designed for real-time competition and collaboration on iPhones and iPads. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Z2 focuses on developing highly social games, including popular titles such as Trade Nations and MetalStorm. Trade Nations, a city-building game, has garnered one of the largest mobile gaming communities, recording over 500 million game sessions since its launch and achieving top-grossing status on major app platforms. MetalStorm quickly became a top-ranked game within days of its release. Z2 incorporates advanced community features into its games, such as in-game messaging, voice chat, and integration with social media platforms. Founded in 2009 by Damon Danieli, David Bluhm, and Lou Fasulo, Z2 was backed by Madrona Venture Group and developed multiple top-grossing mobile titles before being sold to King in 2015, which subsequently became part of Activision Blizzard.

Chef, Inc.

Series B in 2010
Chef, Inc. provides cloud-based infrastructure automation solutions. It offers configuration management, a solution to manage complex infrastructure; cloud management that enables users to manage and scale cloud infrastructure with no downtime or interruptions, as well as build, destroy, and rebuild servers on public or private cloud; and DevOps, a solution for collaboration between development and operations. The company also provides Enterprise Chef that automates user infrastructure that accelerates time to market, helps users to manage scale and complexity, and safeguards their systems; and professional services that include planning, training and skill development, and project-based services. Chef, Inc. was formerly known as Chef, Inc. and changed its name to Opscode, Inc. in December 2013. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Seattle, Washington. As of October 5, 2020, Chef, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Progress Software Corporation.

Redfin

Series D in 2009
Redfin is a provider of real estate search and brokerage services through a combination of real estate web platforms accessible to agents. It represents people buying and selling homes and features all of the broker-listed homes for sale, as well as for-sale-by-owner properties. Its real estate agents work with the company's team of engineers to create tools that make the buying and selling process easier. On their site, Redfin combines MLS listing information with historical data into a single map. Customers can search for homes by neighborhood, city, zip code, MLS number or school zone, and can refine results using detailed parameters like price and number of beds or baths. The company was founded in 2004 by David Eraker, Michael Dougherty, and Dave Selinger, and is based in Seattle, Washington.

Chef, Inc.

Series A in 2009
Chef, Inc. provides cloud-based infrastructure automation solutions. It offers configuration management, a solution to manage complex infrastructure; cloud management that enables users to manage and scale cloud infrastructure with no downtime or interruptions, as well as build, destroy, and rebuild servers on public or private cloud; and DevOps, a solution for collaboration between development and operations. The company also provides Enterprise Chef that automates user infrastructure that accelerates time to market, helps users to manage scale and complexity, and safeguards their systems; and professional services that include planning, training and skill development, and project-based services. Chef, Inc. was formerly known as Chef, Inc. and changed its name to Opscode, Inc. in December 2013. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Seattle, Washington. As of October 5, 2020, Chef, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Progress Software Corporation.

Hola

Venture Round in 2008
Hola was founded with the goal of making a better Internet through advanced routing technologies - making the web faster, more open and cheaper to operate. Hola fundamentally disrupted markets with products. Hola is profitable, and growing fast! It has global presence, and top tier investors including DFJ (Silicon Valley), Trilogy (Seattle), Magma (Israel), Horizons Ventures (Hong Kong), and Orange (France). Hola’s core technology is its HTTP routing overlay network, incorporated in its client side software and its server network.

AdXpose

Series B in 2008
AdXpose is the leader in digital advertising analytics solutions. The company's SaaS technology provides advertisers and publishers with greater transparency and confidence in the quality, safety, and performance of their digital advertising campaigns. The actionable optimization metrics captured by AdXpose solutions help its customers realize increased ROI, more profitable margins, and measurable ad effectiveness. AdXpose is headquartered in Seattle, WA, with offices in New York City, and is backed by Draper Fischer Jurvetson and Ignition Partners

Redfin

Series C in 2007
Redfin is a provider of real estate search and brokerage services through a combination of real estate web platforms accessible to agents. It represents people buying and selling homes and features all of the broker-listed homes for sale, as well as for-sale-by-owner properties. Its real estate agents work with the company's team of engineers to create tools that make the buying and selling process easier. On their site, Redfin combines MLS listing information with historical data into a single map. Customers can search for homes by neighborhood, city, zip code, MLS number or school zone, and can refine results using detailed parameters like price and number of beds or baths. The company was founded in 2004 by David Eraker, Michael Dougherty, and Dave Selinger, and is based in Seattle, Washington.

NanoString Technologies

Series B in 2007
NanoString Technologies, Inc. is a provider of life science tools for translational research and molecular diagnostics on a global scale. The company specializes in the nCounter Analysis System, an automated platform for digital detection and quantification of nucleic acids. Key products include the nCounter MAX and FLEX systems, which feature an automated liquid handling component and a digital analyzer for data collection. Additionally, NanoString offers the nCounter SPRINT Profiler, nSolver Analysis Software, and custom CodeSets for tailored research needs. The company has developed various gene expression panels for cancer, autoimmune diseases, and other conditions. Furthermore, NanoString is advancing spatial genomics through its GeoMx Digital Spatial Profiler and Hyb & Seq molecular profiling systems. Collaborations with prominent organizations, including Celgene and Merck, enhance its research capabilities, particularly in developing novel protein assays for breast cancer. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, NanoString continues to innovate in the field of molecular diagnostics and research tools.

Snapvine

Series A in 2006
[Snapvine](http://www.snapvine.com) lets people leave each other voicemails online. The contacter calls a central Snapvine number, then enters in a code corresponding to the person they are trying to contact, and leaves their message. Alternatively, you can leave messages using a microphone connected to your computer. The voicemails are then played from simple embeddable widgets. Messages can either be public, and can be listened to by anyone who visits the page in which the widget is embedded, or they can be private and only heard by the contactee. Snapvine is popular on Myspace and similar social networks, especially between artists or celebrities and their fans.

Alert Logic

Series A in 2005
Alert Logic, the leader in security and compliance solutions for the cloud, provides Security-as-a-Service for on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures, delivering deep security insight and continuous protection for customers at a lower cost than traditional security solutions. Fully managed by a team of experts, the Alert Logic Security-as-a-Service solution provides network, system and web application protection immediately, wherever your IT infrastructure resides. Alert Logic partners with the leading cloud platforms and hosting providers to protect over 3,600 organizations worldwide. Built for cloud scale, the Alert Logic patented platform stores petabytes of data, analyses over 400 million events and identifies over 50,000 security incidents each month, which are managed by its 24×7 Security Operations Center. Alert Logic, founded in 2002, is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices in Seattle, Dallas, Cardiff, Belfast and London. The company’s products and services include: o SaaS Solutions -Threat Manager – Intrusion Detection -Log Manager – Log Management & SIEM -Web Security Manager – Web Application Firewall -ScanWatch – Vulnerability Assessment -Amazon Web Services Cloud Security - Intrusion Detection for AWS o Managed Security Services -ActiveWatch & ActiveWatch Premier -LogReview Alert Logic was founded in 2002. For more information, please visit http://www.alertlogic.com

NanoString Technologies

Series A in 2005
NanoString Technologies, Inc. is a provider of life science tools for translational research and molecular diagnostics on a global scale. The company specializes in the nCounter Analysis System, an automated platform for digital detection and quantification of nucleic acids. Key products include the nCounter MAX and FLEX systems, which feature an automated liquid handling component and a digital analyzer for data collection. Additionally, NanoString offers the nCounter SPRINT Profiler, nSolver Analysis Software, and custom CodeSets for tailored research needs. The company has developed various gene expression panels for cancer, autoimmune diseases, and other conditions. Furthermore, NanoString is advancing spatial genomics through its GeoMx Digital Spatial Profiler and Hyb & Seq molecular profiling systems. Collaborations with prominent organizations, including Celgene and Merck, enhance its research capabilities, particularly in developing novel protein assays for breast cancer. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, NanoString continues to innovate in the field of molecular diagnostics and research tools.