Plymouth Growth

A Venture Capital Firm adding value to growth stage companies in the Great Lakes Region. Plymouth Ventures has a well developed network in Michigan and the Great Lakes region and its deal flow has grown dramatically since the inception of PVP I. Plymouth Ventures attracts 200-300 opportunities annually, prioritizing 20-40 for serious consideration and committing to 4-5 new investments each year. Opportunities are sourced directly through Plymouth Ventures’ extensive relationships with entrepreneurs and their advisors, as well as our limited partners. Plymouth Ventures also enjoys significant referral flow from bankers, investment bankers, venture capital firms, private equity firms, angel investor networks, non-bank lenders, lawyers, accountants, trust departments, money managers, insurance agents, and others serving the entrepreneurial community.

Jeff Barry

Partner

Ian Bund

Founding Partner

Brook Critchfield

Partner

Christopher Frick

CFO

Mark Horne

Partner

KT

Kevin Terassi

Partner

Kevin Terrasi

Partner

Evan Ufer

Partner

55 past transactions

LYNX Network Group

Debt Financing in 2013
LYNX Network Group was organized in June of 2003 by Gerald Philipp, Gregg Rutgers and Chris Barber each with a varied background in telecommunications dating to the early 1990s. With an advanced understanding of the industry, they quickly climbed to the top of the Ameritech (Midwest RBOC) Distributor program selling a very unique blend of solutions to a fast growing and still maturing voice communications market. In the mid 1990s they focused on an emerging trend that took them into the data aspect of telecommunications. Individually, they participated in the internet boom by providing data services to the growing ISP market. Over this period of rapid growth they were able to develop key relationships while maintaining a keen sense for emerging trends in telecommunications. These relationships with colleagues and customers and the ability to recognize new directions within the industry brought them together to form LYNX.

MentorcliQ

Venture Round in 2019
MentorcliQ operates as a mentoring software solution that helps organizations launch, support, and grow high-impact employee mentoring programs. Its approach drives employee participation and satisfaction by engaging user experience and supporting training resources. MentorcliQ system makes it easy to manage multiple mentoring and talent development programs from a single place. It was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

MentorcliQ

Venture Round in 2019
MentorcliQ operates as a mentoring software solution that helps organizations launch, support, and grow high-impact employee mentoring programs. Its approach drives employee participation and satisfaction by engaging user experience and supporting training resources. MentorcliQ system makes it easy to manage multiple mentoring and talent development programs from a single place. It was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

Deck Commerce

Series A in 2021
Deck Internet Solutions, Inc. develops cloud-based software solutions for e-commerce operations. It offers Deck Commerce, a Software-as-a-Service based omni-channel operations platform that enables the communication between front-end and back-end systems; Distributed Order Management, a solution to automate order processing; and Enterprise Inventory Management, a solution to aggregate and manage inventory across the distribution network. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Wellspring

Series B in 2016
Wellspring Worldwide unifies the process of discovery for organizations that transform knowledge into innovation. Its software products, Sophia, Flintbox, and Zeto manage every step of the Knowledge Supply Chain, enabling leading companies, hospitals, and universities to harness their network of intellectual assets for competitive advantage. It was founded in 20030 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

IDV Solutions, LLC

Series B in 2014
IDV Solutions helps organizations take command of operational risk through enterprise risk visualization (ERV) software that alerts organizations about risks and provides tools to quickly assess and take action to minimize the impact of a risk event. Its Visual Command Center® software is an enterprise platform for risk awareness and response used in organizational functions such as business continuity, security, supply chain and operations to mitigate or eliminate the impact of risk events.

MentorcliQ

Funding Round in 2019
MentorcliQ operates as a mentoring software solution that helps organizations launch, support, and grow high-impact employee mentoring programs. Its approach drives employee participation and satisfaction by engaging user experience and supporting training resources. MentorcliQ system makes it easy to manage multiple mentoring and talent development programs from a single place. It was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

365 Retail Markets

Debt Financing in 2015
365 Retail Markets, an expanding, self-checkout technology company based in Troy, Michigan, offers the best-in-class platform for vending, foodservice and hospitality. Its proprietary, 365 MicroMarket, is a turnkey, unmanned market that allows customers to increase sales, improve the customer experience and increase profits while decreasing operating costs. 365 Retail Markets has been pioneering innovation in the vending industry for over five years and continues to revolutionize the market with superior technology and ultimate flexibility in customization and branding. What makes us a global MicroMarket leader? • exceptional service with superior response time •award-winning technology, manufactured in the USA with top ATM quality parts • the best and most comprehensive online management software • proprietary hardware and software with the most technology options • preferred MicroMarket technology of the world's largest vending companies • PCI Certified, for secure credit card processing • 365 Retail Markets allows customer to fully self-brand their markets Company History: •2014: 365 kicks off the year as Michigan Companies to Watch finalist; over a dozen feature upgrades to both its kiosk and web management software; adds the Gen3c Kiosk to product line, QuickCharge capability, multilingual, SMS receipts and more. Maintains 99.99% uptime for both kiosks and software. •2013: 365 is recognized as a Michigan Fast 50 company based on success and revenue growth. Launches the new 365 Gen3 kiosk as a companion to existing portfolio along with multiple payroll deduct and stored value account options. Became the first provider to achieve full PA-DSS certification. 365 moves again to a permanent office and manufacturing facility. Maintains 99.99% uptime for both kiosks and software. •2012: 365’s newly launched Gen2 Kiosk wins the NAMA innovation award; company moves again to accommodate ever growing staff base. Maintains 99% uptime for both kiosks and software. •2011: 365 secures significant funding, and begins large scale roll out to the industry’s largest vending operator. Also, secures new office space to accommodate growth. •2010: 365 complements its industry first RFID system with a barcode only and full Cash-Coin kiosk. •2009: Business operations commenced. •2008: Initial Business Plan and market testing for an RFID based self-checkout system begins.

FutureNet Group, Inc.

Debt Financing in 2012
FutureNet Group (FNG) is a Detroit, Michigan based energy and Environmental, Construction, Technology, and Security company that provides infrastructure improvement and protection through innovative technologies.

Sensei Labs

Series A in 2021
Sensei Labs creates data-driven digital workplace solutions that solve the challenges facing modern, high-growth companies. We help people orchestrate work with ease, foster innovation, and support collaboration at scale. Today’s leaders need data at their fingertips to propel their business forward, and we provide the tools to push them forward. Conductor and Catalyst, our award winning enterprise SaaS applications, are in use around the globe by some of the world's biggest companies.

Accuri Cytometers

Series A in 2005
Accuri Cytometers was founded to address a compelling need: life scientists love the rapid cell-by-cell analysis capability of flow cytometers, but too few have a flow cytometer in their lab. The barriers for most researchers include cost of the instrument, complexity of the software, effort required for maintenance, and the large amount of bench space required for the instrument. As a result, the company is looking to develop affordable and robust cytometers.

EmployStream

Series B in 2020
EmployStream is a hiring workflow automation software platform for staffing companies and other high-volume employers. It also creates high-quality, user-friendly for high-volume employers that automates the hiring and onboarding process for employers. The platform eliminates costly mistakes and delays allowing companies to hire up to 90% faster and at half the cost. The company provides an online hiring platform which offers different features such as paper onboarding, real-time alerting, online application, background checks, applicant pre & interview screening, and verification. EmployStream was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Cleveland Ohio, USA.

Algo

Venture Round in 2021
AI isn’t like other tools. It’s an extension of the way we think. It can learn, and listen, and has the power to reshape the way people experience data. At Algo, we use technology to humanize how companies transform information into opportunity, breathing new life into our understanding of supply and demand, and giving retailers, distributors and manufacturers a chance to achieve more for their organizations.

QRxPharma Limited

Series A in 2003
QRxPharma Limited does not have significant operations. Previously, the company was engaged in the development and commercialisation of biopharmaceutical products. QRxPharma Limited is based in Camberwell, Australia.

V.I.O.

Venture Round in 2010
V.I.O. is a leading video technology company that pioneered the point-of-view (POV) category more than a decade ago. V.I.O. provides a wide range of video solutions, selling products designed for a broad spectrum of industry segments and applications, including B2B and B2C. V.I.O. is the manufacturer of the POV.HD and Stream. The POV.HD is a compact camera that is ideal for capturing video from a fixed or mounted position. The POV.HD features a 2-inch display screen and four recording modes. POV.HD can be operated with a wireless remote control. The V.I.O. Stream is a camera that facilitates real-time full HD 1080p video streaming for any browser-based device. Stream is Web programmable, allowing complete control of features from any browser-based device, includes an open API designed for seamless integration and features a simple HTTP and XML-based architecture. Stream also features a rugged form factor, superior connectivity and multiple power options. V.I.O. is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Nutshell, Inc.

Series A in 2015
Nutshell is a modern CRM that makes it easy for businesses to manage their customers and sales. Nutshell includes Google apps integration, native iPhone and Android applications, and powerful sales reporting — all wrapped in elegant, thoughtful design. Nutshell was launched in 2010 and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

IDV Solutions, LLC

Series B in 2012
IDV Solutions helps organizations take command of operational risk through enterprise risk visualization (ERV) software that alerts organizations about risks and provides tools to quickly assess and take action to minimize the impact of a risk event. Its Visual Command Center® software is an enterprise platform for risk awareness and response used in organizational functions such as business continuity, security, supply chain and operations to mitigate or eliminate the impact of risk events.
Keyfactor, formerly Certified Security Solutions (CSS), is a leading provider of secure digital identity management solutions that enables organizations to confirm authenticity, and ensure the right things are interacting in the right ways in our connected world. From an enterprise managing millions of devices and applications that affect people’s lives every day, to a manufacturer aiming to ensure its product will function safely throughout its life cycle, Keyfactor empowers global enterprises with the freedom to master every digital identity. Its clients are the most innovative brands in the industries where trust and reliability matter most.

Quikly

Series C in 2016
Quikly is a digital marketing platform that empowers marketers to consistently acquire, activate, and retain customers, which leads to superior ROI. Leveraging elements of consumer psychology, their solutions deliver highly effective and measurable results across nearly every marketing initiative. Quikly’s technology provides an immediate way for brands to boost digital activation and engagement within existing channels like email, social, and mobile to deliver meaningful revenue over a short period of time. Quikly was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.

IDV Solutions, LLC

Series A in 2010
IDV Solutions helps organizations take command of operational risk through enterprise risk visualization (ERV) software that alerts organizations about risks and provides tools to quickly assess and take action to minimize the impact of a risk event. Its Visual Command Center® software is an enterprise platform for risk awareness and response used in organizational functions such as business continuity, security, supply chain and operations to mitigate or eliminate the impact of risk events.

IDV Solutions, LLC

Series C in 2015
IDV Solutions helps organizations take command of operational risk through enterprise risk visualization (ERV) software that alerts organizations about risks and provides tools to quickly assess and take action to minimize the impact of a risk event. Its Visual Command Center® software is an enterprise platform for risk awareness and response used in organizational functions such as business continuity, security, supply chain and operations to mitigate or eliminate the impact of risk events.

LYNX Network Group

Debt Financing in 2011
LYNX Network Group was organized in June of 2003 by Gerald Philipp, Gregg Rutgers and Chris Barber each with a varied background in telecommunications dating to the early 1990s. With an advanced understanding of the industry, they quickly climbed to the top of the Ameritech (Midwest RBOC) Distributor program selling a very unique blend of solutions to a fast growing and still maturing voice communications market. In the mid 1990s they focused on an emerging trend that took them into the data aspect of telecommunications. Individually, they participated in the internet boom by providing data services to the growing ISP market. Over this period of rapid growth they were able to develop key relationships while maintaining a keen sense for emerging trends in telecommunications. These relationships with colleagues and customers and the ability to recognize new directions within the industry brought them together to form LYNX.

Pacejet Logistics

Series D in 2017
Pacejet Logistics, Inc. develops cloud-based platform for enterprise shipping. It offers Pacejet Protection, a shipping insurance program to provide insurance coverage for parcel and freight, increased coverage, quick and easy claims, and integrated coverage selection. The company offers solutions in the areas of freight, postal, consolidator, and LTL shipping for manufacturing, retail, and wholesale industries. Pacejet Logistics, Inc. was founded in 2003 and is based in Columbus, Ohio. As of February 20, 2020, Pacejet Logistics, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of 3Gtms, Inc.

LYNX Network Group

Series A in 2015
LYNX Network Group was organized in June of 2003 by Gerald Philipp, Gregg Rutgers and Chris Barber each with a varied background in telecommunications dating to the early 1990s. With an advanced understanding of the industry, they quickly climbed to the top of the Ameritech (Midwest RBOC) Distributor program selling a very unique blend of solutions to a fast growing and still maturing voice communications market. In the mid 1990s they focused on an emerging trend that took them into the data aspect of telecommunications. Individually, they participated in the internet boom by providing data services to the growing ISP market. Over this period of rapid growth they were able to develop key relationships while maintaining a keen sense for emerging trends in telecommunications. These relationships with colleagues and customers and the ability to recognize new directions within the industry brought them together to form LYNX.

Allied Payment Network

Venture Round in 2019
Allied Payment Network Inc. was formed in August 2010 offering online bill payment service to financial institutions including banks and credit unions as well as directly to consumers. With over a thirty years of Bill Pay experience, fifty years of banking experience, a leader who was the CIO of a bank for ten years and is an expert in bank protection; it is evident that Allied Payment Network is a company that ensures a high level of trust and credibility to all of its customers. Virtually all financial institutions offer bill payment service to their Internet banking customers; only a handful of bill payment companies in the business provide this type of service. The bill pay market is still relatively immature in adoption by online banking customers. It is Allied's goal to not only deliver simple and accurate bill pay services, but to also introduce these benefits to institutions in a cost-friendly manner that will help promote bill pay adoption and establish healthy relationships between these institutions' and their customers.

UICO, LLC

Debt Financing in 2015
UICO, LLC develops and manufactures touchscreens and touch surfaces for agriculture, appliance, automotive, industrial, marine, medical, military, and wearables sectors. It offers duraTOUCH, a touch screen solution with various touch screen sizes, and round and square screens for wearables and small screen applications; and duraTOUCH Surface, a wrap-able and bendable solution for applications, including wearable smart devices, automobile surfaces, home appliances, hospital beds, and surgical devices. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Sunnyvale, California with a location in Elmhurst, Illinois.

XanEdu

Debt Financing in 2014
XanEdu is helping institutions change the course of learning and instruction with innovative solutions for creating, delivering, and managing course materials. They help educators and learners save money, improve efficiency, collaborate, engage more with content, and improve learning outcomes. XanEducourse materials, including CoursePacks, textbooks and lab manuals, are 100 percent copyright compliant and accessible on iPad and Android tablets.

ClearObject

Series E in 2016
ClearObject Corporation designs, develops, and manages Internet of Things (IoT) products and platforms. The company provides managed services, design thinking, professional services, and pilots acceleration services to IT companies for the development, production, and analysis of software and products. The company was formerly known as CloudOne Corp. and changed its name to ClearObject Corporation in February 2017. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Fishers, Indiana. It has additional offices in Chicago, Illinois; Bristol, United Kingdom; Erlangen, Germany; Brazil; Denmark; Finland; Mexico; and Sweden.

DocuSphere

Series B in 2012
Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Perrysburg, Ohio, their entire focus is on the development, enhancement, maintenance, implementation, and support of their own DocuSphere solution for accounts payable automation. They deliver “The DocuSphere Difference: The preeminent connected, business-driven AP automation solution – delivered by experienced people for a fixed fee.” Their seasoned professionals are skilled in ERP applications such as accounts payable, sales order processing, billing and shipping. They’ve assisted mid-size to large multinational organizations in a wide variety of industries, in locations across North America and around the world.
Keyfactor, formerly Certified Security Solutions (CSS), is a leading provider of secure digital identity management solutions that enables organizations to confirm authenticity, and ensure the right things are interacting in the right ways in our connected world. From an enterprise managing millions of devices and applications that affect people’s lives every day, to a manufacturer aiming to ensure its product will function safely throughout its life cycle, Keyfactor empowers global enterprises with the freedom to master every digital identity. Its clients are the most innovative brands in the industries where trust and reliability matter most.

365 Retail Markets

Debt Financing in 2013
365 Retail Markets, an expanding, self-checkout technology company based in Troy, Michigan, offers the best-in-class platform for vending, foodservice and hospitality. Its proprietary, 365 MicroMarket, is a turnkey, unmanned market that allows customers to increase sales, improve the customer experience and increase profits while decreasing operating costs. 365 Retail Markets has been pioneering innovation in the vending industry for over five years and continues to revolutionize the market with superior technology and ultimate flexibility in customization and branding. What makes us a global MicroMarket leader? • exceptional service with superior response time •award-winning technology, manufactured in the USA with top ATM quality parts • the best and most comprehensive online management software • proprietary hardware and software with the most technology options • preferred MicroMarket technology of the world's largest vending companies • PCI Certified, for secure credit card processing • 365 Retail Markets allows customer to fully self-brand their markets Company History: •2014: 365 kicks off the year as Michigan Companies to Watch finalist; over a dozen feature upgrades to both its kiosk and web management software; adds the Gen3c Kiosk to product line, QuickCharge capability, multilingual, SMS receipts and more. Maintains 99.99% uptime for both kiosks and software. •2013: 365 is recognized as a Michigan Fast 50 company based on success and revenue growth. Launches the new 365 Gen3 kiosk as a companion to existing portfolio along with multiple payroll deduct and stored value account options. Became the first provider to achieve full PA-DSS certification. 365 moves again to a permanent office and manufacturing facility. Maintains 99.99% uptime for both kiosks and software. •2012: 365’s newly launched Gen2 Kiosk wins the NAMA innovation award; company moves again to accommodate ever growing staff base. Maintains 99% uptime for both kiosks and software. •2011: 365 secures significant funding, and begins large scale roll out to the industry’s largest vending operator. Also, secures new office space to accommodate growth. •2010: 365 complements its industry first RFID system with a barcode only and full Cash-Coin kiosk. •2009: Business operations commenced. •2008: Initial Business Plan and market testing for an RFID based self-checkout system begins.

Zebra Ventures

Post in 2008
Zebra Technologies is a global leader in barcode printing and RTLS technology including printers, RFID, software and supplies. Find your asset tracking solution. Zebra’s extensive portfolio of solutions give real-time visibility into everything from products and physical assets to people, providing very precise operational data not only about where things are, but what condition they are in. This allows business leaders to use data to make better, more informed decisions, respond in real-time and ultimately, help businesses understand how they work, and how they could work better.

InContext Solutions

Series F in 2016
InContext Solutions, Inc. provides mixed and virtual reality solutions for retail optimization needs. It offers ShopperMX, a web-based three-dimensional simulation software solution for the collaborative ideation, evaluation, and activation of retail experiences. The company provides digital content, virtual simulation, insight and analytics, and retail technology solutions. It caters to consumer packaged goods, retail, consumer electronic, restaurant and food service, home improvement, and apparel and fashion industries. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Chicago, Illinois with operations in London, United Kingdom; Summit, New Jersey; New Brighton, Minnesota; and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

DocuSphere

Debt Financing in 2014
Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Perrysburg, Ohio, their entire focus is on the development, enhancement, maintenance, implementation, and support of their own DocuSphere solution for accounts payable automation. They deliver “The DocuSphere Difference: The preeminent connected, business-driven AP automation solution – delivered by experienced people for a fixed fee.” Their seasoned professionals are skilled in ERP applications such as accounts payable, sales order processing, billing and shipping. They’ve assisted mid-size to large multinational organizations in a wide variety of industries, in locations across North America and around the world.

RedPath Integrated Pathology

Venture Round in 2011
RedPath Integrated Pathology, LLC operates as a reference laboratory and provides support services for oncology cases. It offers PathFinderTG, a testing platform for resolving diagnoses from the original pathology specimen. The company serves pathologists, clinicians, and patients. RedPath Integrated Pathology, LLC was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

InContext Solutions

Series D in 2014
InContext Solutions, Inc. provides mixed and virtual reality solutions for retail optimization needs. It offers ShopperMX, a web-based three-dimensional simulation software solution for the collaborative ideation, evaluation, and activation of retail experiences. The company provides digital content, virtual simulation, insight and analytics, and retail technology solutions. It caters to consumer packaged goods, retail, consumer electronic, restaurant and food service, home improvement, and apparel and fashion industries. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Chicago, Illinois with operations in London, United Kingdom; Summit, New Jersey; New Brighton, Minnesota; and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

365 Retail Markets

Series A in 2013
365 Retail Markets, an expanding, self-checkout technology company based in Troy, Michigan, offers the best-in-class platform for vending, foodservice and hospitality. Its proprietary, 365 MicroMarket, is a turnkey, unmanned market that allows customers to increase sales, improve the customer experience and increase profits while decreasing operating costs. 365 Retail Markets has been pioneering innovation in the vending industry for over five years and continues to revolutionize the market with superior technology and ultimate flexibility in customization and branding. What makes us a global MicroMarket leader? • exceptional service with superior response time •award-winning technology, manufactured in the USA with top ATM quality parts • the best and most comprehensive online management software • proprietary hardware and software with the most technology options • preferred MicroMarket technology of the world's largest vending companies • PCI Certified, for secure credit card processing • 365 Retail Markets allows customer to fully self-brand their markets Company History: •2014: 365 kicks off the year as Michigan Companies to Watch finalist; over a dozen feature upgrades to both its kiosk and web management software; adds the Gen3c Kiosk to product line, QuickCharge capability, multilingual, SMS receipts and more. Maintains 99.99% uptime for both kiosks and software. •2013: 365 is recognized as a Michigan Fast 50 company based on success and revenue growth. Launches the new 365 Gen3 kiosk as a companion to existing portfolio along with multiple payroll deduct and stored value account options. Became the first provider to achieve full PA-DSS certification. 365 moves again to a permanent office and manufacturing facility. Maintains 99.99% uptime for both kiosks and software. •2012: 365’s newly launched Gen2 Kiosk wins the NAMA innovation award; company moves again to accommodate ever growing staff base. Maintains 99% uptime for both kiosks and software. •2011: 365 secures significant funding, and begins large scale roll out to the industry’s largest vending operator. Also, secures new office space to accommodate growth. •2010: 365 complements its industry first RFID system with a barcode only and full Cash-Coin kiosk. •2009: Business operations commenced. •2008: Initial Business Plan and market testing for an RFID based self-checkout system begins.

InContext Solutions

Series C in 2013
InContext Solutions, Inc. provides mixed and virtual reality solutions for retail optimization needs. It offers ShopperMX, a web-based three-dimensional simulation software solution for the collaborative ideation, evaluation, and activation of retail experiences. The company provides digital content, virtual simulation, insight and analytics, and retail technology solutions. It caters to consumer packaged goods, retail, consumer electronic, restaurant and food service, home improvement, and apparel and fashion industries. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Chicago, Illinois with operations in London, United Kingdom; Summit, New Jersey; New Brighton, Minnesota; and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

CleveX

Venture Round in 2010
CleveX, Inc., a medical device company, develops disposable surgical instruments. The company offers skin biopsy, closure, and repair solutions for use in primary care, family, obstetrician/gynecology, and dermatology physician practices. It offers ExiClip, a disposable single-step skin lesion removal and sutureless closure device that excises skin lesion and closes wounds in a single step; and related accessories. The company serves customers through distributors in the United States. CleveX was founded in 2003 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.

PegEx, Inc.

Series B in 2018
PegEx offers integrated services, software platforms, and products to manage all aspects of environmental services. It develops advanced, cloud-based software, the PegEx Platform, that improves productivity, mitigates risks, and optimizes revenue for waste management companies. It was founded in 2012 and is based in Fitchburg, Wisconsin.

XanEdu

Venture Round in 2015
XanEdu is helping institutions change the course of learning and instruction with innovative solutions for creating, delivering, and managing course materials. They help educators and learners save money, improve efficiency, collaborate, engage more with content, and improve learning outcomes. XanEducourse materials, including CoursePacks, textbooks and lab manuals, are 100 percent copyright compliant and accessible on iPad and Android tablets.

DocuSphere

Series A in 2010
Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Perrysburg, Ohio, their entire focus is on the development, enhancement, maintenance, implementation, and support of their own DocuSphere solution for accounts payable automation. They deliver “The DocuSphere Difference: The preeminent connected, business-driven AP automation solution – delivered by experienced people for a fixed fee.” Their seasoned professionals are skilled in ERP applications such as accounts payable, sales order processing, billing and shipping. They’ve assisted mid-size to large multinational organizations in a wide variety of industries, in locations across North America and around the world.

Relume Technologies

Debt Financing in 2012
Relume manufactures highly efficient, cost-effective LED lighting products based on its patented Silver Circuitry thermal management technology. Incorporated in 1994 as an LED research and development company, Relume quickly became a leading innovator by recognizing and responding to the critical need for advanced thermal management to accompany the strides being made in LED technology. Relume has successfully demonstrated how LED technology can be adapted to replace traditional lighting, particularly in safety critical applications. Relume has developed a number of prototype lighting systems related to covert military communications, mobile hospital and command shelters and LED vehicle lighting systems.

UICO, LLC

Series B in 2012
UICO, LLC develops and manufactures touchscreens and touch surfaces for agriculture, appliance, automotive, industrial, marine, medical, military, and wearables sectors. It offers duraTOUCH, a touch screen solution with various touch screen sizes, and round and square screens for wearables and small screen applications; and duraTOUCH Surface, a wrap-able and bendable solution for applications, including wearable smart devices, automobile surfaces, home appliances, hospital beds, and surgical devices. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Sunnyvale, California with a location in Elmhurst, Illinois.

UICO, LLC

Series C in 2013
UICO, LLC develops and manufactures touchscreens and touch surfaces for agriculture, appliance, automotive, industrial, marine, medical, military, and wearables sectors. It offers duraTOUCH, a touch screen solution with various touch screen sizes, and round and square screens for wearables and small screen applications; and duraTOUCH Surface, a wrap-able and bendable solution for applications, including wearable smart devices, automobile surfaces, home appliances, hospital beds, and surgical devices. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Sunnyvale, California with a location in Elmhurst, Illinois.

CleveX

Venture Round in 2008
CleveX, Inc., a medical device company, develops disposable surgical instruments. The company offers skin biopsy, closure, and repair solutions for use in primary care, family, obstetrician/gynecology, and dermatology physician practices. It offers ExiClip, a disposable single-step skin lesion removal and sutureless closure device that excises skin lesion and closes wounds in a single step; and related accessories. The company serves customers through distributors in the United States. CleveX was founded in 2003 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.

Janeeva

Venture Round in 2007
Janeeva provides the most comprehensive set of software to both users and providers of outsourcing services for Outsourcing Relationship Management (ORM). The Janeeva Assurance family of products provides a one-stop shop for governance activities of outsourced operations. With Janeeva Assurance, governance groups, providers and internal customers know exactly where to go to arrange for additional resources, raise or manage an issue, track SLAs, or compare performance across multiple providers. The transparency that can be achieved with Janeeva Assurance and the institutional memory it creates, increases efficiency of interactions, promotes trust and minimizes missed opportunities. And the wealth of data collected by Janeeva Assurance can be mined to identify trends, process bottlenecks and best practices.

Montage

Series D in 2017
Montage Talent, Inc. provides live and on-demand voice and video interviewing solutions for large enterprises, healthcare industries, and staffing and recruitment process outsourcing vendors. Montage Talent, Inc. was formerly known as Expressume, Inc. and changed its name to Montage Talent, Inc. in May 2001. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Delafield, Wisconsin. As of May 21, 2019, Montage Talent, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Shaker International.

Pump Engineering

Series A in 2008
Pump Engineering is an energy company. The company's line of business includes the wholesale distribution of industrial machinery and equipment. Pump Engineering was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in New Boston, Michigan.

LYNX Network Group

Debt Financing in 2011
LYNX Network Group was organized in June of 2003 by Gerald Philipp, Gregg Rutgers and Chris Barber each with a varied background in telecommunications dating to the early 1990s. With an advanced understanding of the industry, they quickly climbed to the top of the Ameritech (Midwest RBOC) Distributor program selling a very unique blend of solutions to a fast growing and still maturing voice communications market. In the mid 1990s they focused on an emerging trend that took them into the data aspect of telecommunications. Individually, they participated in the internet boom by providing data services to the growing ISP market. Over this period of rapid growth they were able to develop key relationships while maintaining a keen sense for emerging trends in telecommunications. These relationships with colleagues and customers and the ability to recognize new directions within the industry brought them together to form LYNX.

LYNX Network Group

Venture Round in 2014
LYNX Network Group was organized in June of 2003 by Gerald Philipp, Gregg Rutgers and Chris Barber each with a varied background in telecommunications dating to the early 1990s. With an advanced understanding of the industry, they quickly climbed to the top of the Ameritech (Midwest RBOC) Distributor program selling a very unique blend of solutions to a fast growing and still maturing voice communications market. In the mid 1990s they focused on an emerging trend that took them into the data aspect of telecommunications. Individually, they participated in the internet boom by providing data services to the growing ISP market. Over this period of rapid growth they were able to develop key relationships while maintaining a keen sense for emerging trends in telecommunications. These relationships with colleagues and customers and the ability to recognize new directions within the industry brought them together to form LYNX.

3BG Supply Co.

Series A in 2019
3BG is a technology-enabled distributor of Industrial MRO products such as bearings, electric motors, sprockets, chain and numerous other product categories. Focused on operational excellence and digitizing to create a seamless, customer focused, omnichannel experience, 3BG is solving the 'decentralization'​ of product data that makes it difficult to purchase products and identify application issues industry-wide. As a fast-moving digital player within the MRO Industry, 3BG offers best-in-class customer convenience and more price transparency.

Relume Technologies

Series D in 2012
Relume manufactures highly efficient, cost-effective LED lighting products based on its patented Silver Circuitry thermal management technology. Incorporated in 1994 as an LED research and development company, Relume quickly became a leading innovator by recognizing and responding to the critical need for advanced thermal management to accompany the strides being made in LED technology. Relume has successfully demonstrated how LED technology can be adapted to replace traditional lighting, particularly in safety critical applications. Relume has developed a number of prototype lighting systems related to covert military communications, mobile hospital and command shelters and LED vehicle lighting systems.

ClearObject

Series D in 2014
ClearObject Corporation designs, develops, and manages Internet of Things (IoT) products and platforms. The company provides managed services, design thinking, professional services, and pilots acceleration services to IT companies for the development, production, and analysis of software and products. The company was formerly known as CloudOne Corp. and changed its name to ClearObject Corporation in February 2017. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Fishers, Indiana. It has additional offices in Chicago, Illinois; Bristol, United Kingdom; Erlangen, Germany; Brazil; Denmark; Finland; Mexico; and Sweden.

XanEdu

Series B in 2013
XanEdu is helping institutions change the course of learning and instruction with innovative solutions for creating, delivering, and managing course materials. They help educators and learners save money, improve efficiency, collaborate, engage more with content, and improve learning outcomes. XanEducourse materials, including CoursePacks, textbooks and lab manuals, are 100 percent copyright compliant and accessible on iPad and Android tablets.