Mitsubishi Corporation

Mitsubishi Corporation is a prominent global integrated business enterprise based in Japan, established in 1954. As the largest general trading company in the country, it engages in a wide array of industries, including industrial finance, energy, metals, machinery, chemicals, living essentials, and environmental business. The company has significantly expanded its operations beyond traditional trading, actively investing in natural resource development, retail, infrastructure, financial products, and the manufacturing of industrial goods. With a strong international presence, Mitsubishi Corporation collaborates with customers worldwide, addressing diverse needs across multiple sectors.

Koichi Murata

Senior Vice President Real Estate Investment

Hiroko Niwa

Chief Investment Officer

Toru Tanaka

Chief Investment Officer

71 past transactions

Booster

Series D in 2022
Booster Fuels, Inc. specializes in on-demand fuel delivery services, utilizing a mobile application that allows users to conveniently order fuel directly to their locations, such as office parking lots. The company operates in major metropolitan areas including Austin, Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Nashville, Orange County, San Francisco, and Seattle, delivering fuel at competitive prices comparable to traditional gas stations. Booster serves both individual consumers and corporate clients, providing fuel services at numerous companies, office parks, and university campuses. Many Fortune 100 companies have adopted Booster's services for their employees. Additionally, Booster caters to commercial fleets, delivering fuel during off-hours to save fleet managers significant costs. Incorporated in 2014 and based in San Mateo, California, Booster has successfully raised over $88 million in funding from various venture capital firms.

Infostellar

Series B in 2021
Infostellar Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing cloud-based communication solutions for satellite operators. The company offers StellarStation, a modular platform that allows ground station owners to monetize their surplus capacity while enabling satellite operators to connect with satellites using a diverse range of antennas globally, all through a single interface. By facilitating the sharing of satellite antennas during idle periods, Infostellar helps reduce operational costs and enhance transmission time, thereby improving the quality of service for satellite operators. Additionally, Infostellar provides tools such as Ground Station Search and Makesat, further streamlining the satellite communication process.

Isorg

Series C in 2021
Isorg SA, founded in 2010 and based in Grenoble, France, specializes in the development and manufacturing of organic and printed electronic devices, particularly in the fields of photonics and image sensors. The company is noted for its innovative high-performance opto-electronic sensors, which can be integrated into various products, transforming surfaces made of plastic or glass into smart interfaces. Isorg offers a comprehensive range of services, from proof-of-concept to mass production, catering to diverse applications across consumer electronics, home appliances, smart buildings, industrial sectors, healthcare, and safety. Additionally, the company provides support for product development and integration. Its technology includes large-area image sensors and photodetectors, contributing to sectors such as medical imaging, non-destructive testing, and data security.

Jetti Resources

Series C in 2021
Jetti Resources is a Canadian company founded in 2014, headquartered in Vancouver, specializing in the development of hydrometallurgical technology for metal extraction from mineral ores. The company focuses on extracting copper from low-grade primary sulfides, particularly chalcopyrite, the most abundant copper mineral ore. Jetti's proprietary catalytic technology effectively addresses the challenges associated with recovering vast amounts of trapped resources, significantly enhancing copper yields while being cost-effective and environmentally responsible. In addition to copper, the technology can also be applied to the extraction of zinc and nickel from sulfide ores, contributing to more efficient mineral processing practices.

Pintap

Seed Round in 2021
With technology and community, Pintap help client enjoy more business and bring more benefit to traditional market.

unerry

Venture Round in 2021
Unerry is responsible for new high-tech and financial business consulting and corporate revitalization.we aim to realize an IoT platform that can technically identify and approach habits, habits, and interests that people are not aware of. By doing so, we believe that what we have to do normally will be automatically assisted, and we will realize such an environmentally intelligent city where we can meet new and interesting events that we only recognized unconsciously. You.

Mosa Meat

Series B in 2020
Mosa Meat B.V., founded in 2013 and based in Maastricht, the Netherlands, specializes in the development of cultured meat through advanced tissue engineering techniques. The company focuses on producing slaughter-free hamburgers by harvesting adult stem cells from the muscle tissue of living cows, allowing for the mass production of meat without the need to raise and slaughter animals. By cultivating meat from cells, Mosa Meat aims to promote a sustainable global food system and reduce the environmental impact associated with traditional meat production.

TVS Supply Chain Solutions

Corporate Round in 2020
TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited is a global provider of comprehensive supply chain and logistics services, operating primarily in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company specializes in a wide array of services, including order management, inventory management, global strategic purchasing, warehousing, transportation, and aftermarket support. It serves diverse sectors such as automotive, beverage, defense, utilities, rail, medical, retail, and telecommunications. Established in 1992 and based in Chorley, United Kingdom, TVS Supply Chain Solutions has expanded its operations with facilities across Europe, North America, the Indian Sub-Continent, and the Asia Pacific region. The company is a subsidiary of TVS Logistics Services Limited, which is recognized as one of the fastest-growing supply chain specialists globally. Through its focus on revenue growth, inventory reduction, and cost efficiency, TVS Supply Chain Solutions aims to deliver exceptional value to its clients.

WiTricity

Venture Round in 2020
WiTricity Corporation, founded in 2007, specializes in wireless power solutions utilizing magnetic resonance technology. The company designs, develops, and commercializes a range of products aimed at various applications, including mobile device charging, electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) charging, and powering medical devices. WiTricity's technology allows for efficient energy transfer over distances, enabling safe and effective wireless charging for consumer electronics, automotive systems, industrial uses, and military applications. The company also engages in licensing its technology, allowing original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to integrate its wireless power transfer capabilities into their own products. Headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, WiTricity is recognized as a leader in the field, with significant contributions to the advancement of wireless electricity technologies stemming from research initiated at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Carro

Debt Financing in 2020
Carro is an automotive marketplace that offers a full-stack service for all aspects of car ownership. It challenges the traditional way of buying and selling of cars through a proprietary pricing algorithm. Carro also provides a range of services that offer everything a car owner needs throughout their car ownership journeys such as an in-house financing solution warranty options and Singapore’s first on-demand roadside recovery platform. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Singapore.

DennoKotsu

Venture Round in 2020
DennoKotsu, Inc. is a company based in Tokushima, Japan, that specializes in the development and provision of taxi dispatch systems. Founded in 2015, it operates call centers for taxi companies, offering contract dispatch services to enhance operational efficiency. The company focuses on cloud-based solutions to facilitate modern taxi dispatching, aiming to improve service delivery within the transportation sector.

SENSY

Corporate Round in 2020
SENSY Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in November 2011 that focuses on personal artificial intelligence designed to enhance user experiences by understanding individual sensitivities. The company offers business-to-consumer and business-to-business services, as well as support for launching new business-related offerings. By leveraging its AI technology, SENSY aims to create meaningful and transformative interactions that cater to the diverse lifestyles of its users.

Carro

Venture Round in 2020
Carro is an automotive marketplace that offers a full-stack service for all aspects of car ownership. It challenges the traditional way of buying and selling of cars through a proprietary pricing algorithm. Carro also provides a range of services that offer everything a car owner needs throughout their car ownership journeys such as an in-house financing solution warranty options and Singapore’s first on-demand roadside recovery platform. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Singapore.

AMS

Corporate Round in 2020
AMS provides EC support services and O2O solutions that meet the demands of large-scale EC sites.Combining an evolving core system, a web design / sales strategy team familiar with the EC mail order industry, high-quality product registration / product photography / customer support operations, etc., we provide full support for EC mail order site operations other than product procurement. The AMS solves various management issues arising from business growth and maximizes sales, such as improving operational quality and customer satisfaction, strengthening promotions, and optimizing the supply chain from suppliers to site users.

Gojek

Series F in 2020
Gojek, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia, operates as a Super App that offers a wide range of services, including food delivery, transportation, digital payments, shopping, and various on-demand services. Launched in 2015, the Gojek app has rapidly become the largest consumer transactional technology platform in Southeast Asia, driven by its focus on speed, innovation, and social impact. The company aims to empower the informal sector in the region while serving diverse markets such as transport, logistics, food, and entertainment. Gojek has established itself as a leading player in the on-demand economy, contributing significantly to the growth of digital services in Southeast Asia.

HERE

Corporate Round in 2019
HERE Technologies is a leading company in location data and technology, with over 8,000 employees operating in 56 countries. Founded in 1985, the company initially focused on digitizing mapping and developing in-car navigation systems. Today, it offers a platform that combines location content and software, enabling individuals, enterprises, and governments to process and utilize GPS data effectively. HERE serves a wide range of industries and supports a global ecosystem that includes numerous well-known brands and over 2 million developers. Its map data is integrated into more than 160 million vehicles, and the company processes over 100 billion API calls each month. By harnessing the power of location, HERE aims to improve business operations, enhance urban infrastructure management, and provide safe navigation solutions for drivers. The company's headquarters is located in Eindhoven, North Brabant.

Caresyntax

Venture Round in 2019
Caresyntax Inc. develops a technology platform specializing in surgical analytics to enhance safety and efficiency in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers. The company offers solutions designed to identify and manage risks, automate workflows, and reduce variability in surgical procedures. Its flagship products include qvident, a performance management software that enables surgical teams to create and share surgical content, and PRIME365, an integration platform that consolidates key surgical data from various sources such as video, audio, patient vitals, and procedural timestamps. Caresyntax's offerings support a range of surgical procedures, from minimally invasive to robotic surgeries, and can be deployed as HIPAA-compliant software through on-premise, cloud-based, or hybrid installations. Established in 1991, Caresyntax is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Eneco group

Acquisition in 2019
Eneco Group, founded in 1995 and headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands, operates as an energy generating company focused on sustainability and innovation. As a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation, Eneco Group aims to empower consumers and businesses in managing their energy through a range of smart products and services. The company is committed to generating and supplying green energy, contributing positively to society. Eneco Ventures, the group's venture capital arm, invests in start-ups and scale-ups within the energy sector, targeting areas such as energy services, electric transport, and energy management. Through its collaborative approach with customers and partners, Eneco Group strives to advance its mission of "Everyone’s sustainable energy."

MaaS Global

Series B in 2019
They at MaaS believe it’s time for transport to move on and get smarter. As the world’s first ever mobility operator, they’re set to make the biggest change in transport since affordable cars came to market. Their aim is to provide people an alternative to owning a car – an alternative that is not just equally good, but much better. By fulfilling people’s every travel need, complemented by attractive value added services, they are enabling a future of easy, efficient and sustainable mobility.

DIGITAL GRID

Seed Round in 2019
Digital Grid Inc. operates in the electricity retail sector, focusing on non-electrified and off-grid communities in Africa. The company has developed a fee-based electricity credit system that allows kiosk owners to provide charging services for various electronic devices, including phones and lanterns. Additionally, Digital Grid offers rental options for rechargeable devices such as LED lanterns, portable radios, and tablet PCs, as well as leasing solutions for equipment like photovoltaic panels and batteries. The company's innovative approach aims to improve access to electricity in underserved areas, enhancing the quality of life for local populations. Founded in 2013, Digital Grid is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Litmus Automation

Series A in 2019
Litmus Automation Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) platform. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional offices in Toronto and Chiyoda, it focuses on enabling data collection, analytics, and management through its software, Litmus Edge. This platform collects, normalizes, and analyzes real-time data at the source, providing operators with essential visibility into potential downtime and business risks by connecting various devices, machines, controllers, and sensors. Additionally, Litmus Automation offers Litmus Edge Manager, a centralized management tool designed to control edge devices, facilitating secure mass deployment, over-the-air updates, and automated actions. The company's solutions aim to transform critical edge data into actionable intelligence, supporting maintenance and leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence to create business value from IoT implementations.

Bboxx

Series D in 2019
BBOXX Ltd. designs, manufactures, distributes, and finances plug and play solar systems. The company offers solar home systems, remote monitoring products, portable lights, portable radios, LED TVs and lights, and phone chargers. It also provides installation and maintenance services. The company serves customers through a network of distributors in the United Kingdom and internationally. BBOXX Ltd. was founded in 2010 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Hydrogenious Technologies

Venture Round in 2019
Founded in 2013, Hydrogenious Technoloiges is a spin-off of the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg by its CEO Dr. Daniel Teichmann and the three co-founders Prof. Wolfgang Arlt, Prof. Peter Wasserscheid and Prof. Eberhardt Schlücker. The need for safe and efficient hydrogen storage for multi-MWh energy storage systems and safe and reliable hydrogen storage for hydrogen refuelling stations and fuel cell mobility was imminent – and Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers (LOHC) proved to be the solution. Having completed the technological proof of concept at the university’s laboratories, the idea became reality and Hydrogenious Technologies, a global pioneer in LOHC based energy storage, was born. With the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg becoming a shareholder in May 2014 and the successful close of a Series A funding round in July 2014 with Anglo American Platinum as investor, Hydrogenious Technologies is now backed with strong scientific, strategic and financial capacities to revolutionize large-scale energy and hydrogen storage.

TVS Logistics Services

Corporate Round in 2019
TVS Logistics is a fast growing 3rd party logistics provider across multiple verticals including automotive, distribution, electronics, and discrete component manufacturing. They are a flagship company of the highly respected TVS group. TVS Logistics was established in 2004 and provides integrated supply chain solutions across the world either directly or through there joint ventures and subsidiaries. With there extensive global footprint and strong expertise in supply chain logistics, they offer unparalleled levels of customer satisfaction.

Ritase

Series A in 2019
Ritase is a technology platform that connect your ERP system to various logistics companies that allow you to track the shipment real-time.

Spare

Seed Round in 2019
Spare is on a mission to help accelerate the global shift to autonomous vehicles by enabling anyone to plan and launch a smart transportation network in seconds. Spare builds the tools that power the future of mobility services. From the world’s largest transportation companies to small rural transit agencies, our customers use Spare Platform to launch innovative and efficient transportation networks.

iXs

Venture Round in 2019
iXs is a start-up to solve social problems with robot technology.In addition to the development of inspection / business robots and special environment-compatible robots that we have been conducting so far, we have developed and operated AI / Data Service systems and analyzed big data. We provide products and services. We provide consistent support from introduction to operation of products and services that can be used and used, to solve customer issues.

OVO Energy

Corporate Round in 2019
OVO Energy is an independent energy technology company and supplier. The company was launched in 2009. OVO Energy is set to make energy cheaper, greener, and simpler. The company has brought great service, clear information, and honesty to a broken industry. These days our sights are set higher.

OPTIMIND

Corporate Round in 2019
OPTIMIND.Inc. develops an artificial intelligence based platform for logistics delivery optimization. The company offers Loogia, a distribution and delivery planning system of the cloud by by SaaS model. It enables users to optimizes dispatch management and delivery route. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Nagoya-shi, Japan.

Rhelixa

Corporate Round in 2018
Rhelixa, Inc. performs gene research and development, including epigenome analysis, metagenome analysis, and custom-order analysis. It provides support from designing, experimenting, and analyzing epigenetic based research to publish papers and develop products. It uses cloud technology for development of epigenome. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Chiyoda-ku, Japan.

CookpadTV

Series A in 2018
CookpadTV is engages in Cooking video business.

SoftWheel

Series C in 2018
SoftWheel develops advanced in-wheel suspension technology tailored for the wheelchair, bicycle, and automotive industries. Based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company was founded in 2011 and focuses on creating innovative solutions that enhance mobility. Its product offerings include suspension arms and wheel rims, which are distributed through a network of resellers both domestically and internationally. SoftWheel has established strategic partnerships with notable companies in the industry, further enhancing its market presence. The company's mission is to improve transportation for individuals and industries reliant on wheeled mobility, reflecting its commitment to fostering a better environment and enhancing user experience.

Summit Power International Ltd.

Corporate Round in 2018
Summit Power International is an infrastructure developer and operator in South Asia. SPI comprises a group of businesses which focus on developing, owning and operating power generating assets. Our portfolio of infrastructure assets produce reliable energy for sale to governments and state utilities, in return providing long-term predictable revenue streams.

MineSense Technologies

Series D in 2018
MineSense Technologies is a developer of a data analytics platform intended to monitor and improve the productivity and recovery of mines. The company's platform provides businesses with real-time, sensor-based sorting of low-grade ore to a level of sensitivity and to identify differences in mineralogy, enabling the mining industry to sort ores easily and enhance mineral planning. MineSense Technologies was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

AutoSpot

Series A in 2018
AutoSpot is an innovative online automotive service platform based in Moscow, Russia, founded in 2013. It operates a reverse marketplace model, aggregating offers from official auto dealers and connecting them directly with customers. This approach allows users to select, compare, and purchase new cars online, enhancing transparency and providing real-time pricing without the need for traditional bargaining. With over 410 auto dealers participating, AutoSpot has established a strong presence in the online new car sales segment in Russia, which is valued at approximately $47 billion. By 2022, the platform was estimated to hold a market share of 20.5% in online sales and 5.1% of all new car sales in the country. Currently, AutoSpot sells around 1,000 new automobiles per month and is focused on expanding its platform's capabilities, including the integration of financial products such as auto loans and insurance.

DIGITAL GRID

Venture Round in 2018
Digital Grid Inc. operates in the electricity retail sector, focusing on non-electrified and off-grid communities in Africa. The company has developed a fee-based electricity credit system that allows kiosk owners to provide charging services for various electronic devices, including phones and lanterns. Additionally, Digital Grid offers rental options for rechargeable devices such as LED lanterns, portable radios, and tablet PCs, as well as leasing solutions for equipment like photovoltaic panels and batteries. The company's innovative approach aims to improve access to electricity in underserved areas, enhancing the quality of life for local populations. Founded in 2013, Digital Grid is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

MICIN

Series A in 2018
MICIN, Inc. develops software solutions for health care companies and organizations using artificial intelligence technology. The company offers smart clinic platform application that allows users to receive doctor's prescription anytime. It also develops and offers disease management tool utilizing artificial intelligence technology for enterprises and medical institutions; machine learning and data business for private and public insurers using deep learning; and consultation recommendation program based on medical examination for companies and health insurance. It also offers consulting on management and finance of medical institutions and general corporations. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Tavelmout

Venture Round in 2018
Tavelmout Corp. is one business entity of a group of biotech companies, the “Chitose Group”. Tasteless and odorless raw Spirulina are produced and commercialized using the efficient cultivation technologies developed by Chitose Laboratory Corp., which is the research entity of Chitose Group. In addition, in order to use Spirulina as a protein source in various food products, original technologies have been developed and applied for product development, commercialization, and marketing.

Taberumo

Venture Round in 2018
Producer of edible algae-based food products intended to solve protein shortage and create a diet for human's future. The company produces raw spirulina-based products and also offers a mechanism for its mass production and sells it as a protein source in various foods, enabling consumers to obtain essential proteins from algae instead of animal and vegetable sources.

MineSense Technologies

Convertible Note in 2018
MineSense Technologies is a developer of a data analytics platform intended to monitor and improve the productivity and recovery of mines. The company's platform provides businesses with real-time, sensor-based sorting of low-grade ore to a level of sensitivity and to identify differences in mineralogy, enabling the mining industry to sort ores easily and enhance mineral planning. MineSense Technologies was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Vegetalia

Venture Round in 2017
vegetalia, inc. develops and markets measurement monitoring systems and cloud based application solutions for agricultural industry. The company develops FieldServer, which includes a field sensor connected with a web or mobile based application for outdoor measurement and monitoring; PaddyWatch, which includes a field sensor connected with a web or mobile based application for water management support system for rice; and agri-note, which is a cloud service for management of fields and work comparison and analysis. Its solutions include IoT sensor, cloud data infrastructure management, application development, plant hospital management, agricultural production, and distribution sales business for organic farming management. The company also operates plant clinics. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Prodrone

Series A in 2017
Prodrone Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that develops, manufactures, and sells commercial drones for various applications, including aerial filming, photography, land surveying, and spot inspections. Established in January 2015 and headquartered in Nagoya, with an additional office in Tokyo, Prodrone offers a range of drone systems, including four-rotor and six-rotor models, as well as large frame drones. The company also provides services such as exploration and consultation, development planning, operational safety training, and repair and maintenance. Prodrone aims to support drone service providers and manufacturers through consulting services designed to enhance their business operations.

Unirobot

Venture Round in 2017
Unirobot Corporation, established in 2014 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and sale of next-generation social robots. The company focuses on creating innovative robots that enhance human interaction through advanced personal AI capabilities, including natural language processing. In addition to its core products, Unirobot is involved in the development of general embedded software related to its robotic systems. Through its research and development efforts, Unirobot aims to push the boundaries of social robotics, contributing to the evolution of human-robot communication and interaction.

Cara Therapeutics

Series D in 2010
Cara Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, specializing in the development of innovative therapies for pain and pruritus. The company's lead product candidate, CR845 (difelikefalin), is being tested in Phase III clinical trials for chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Additionally, the company is advancing Oral KORSUVA, which has completed Phase II trials for pruritus in chronic kidney disease and is also being evaluated for its effects on pruritus related to chronic liver disease and atopic dermatitis. Cara is also working on CR845/difelikefalin injection, which has completed Phase II/III trials for acute post-operative pain. The company has established licensing agreements with Maruishi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. in Japan and Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical Corporation in South Korea for the development and commercialization of CR845/difelikefalin. With a focus on leveraging proprietary drug-screening technology, Cara aims to build a pipeline of first-in-class therapeutic candidates targeting pain and inflammation.

Flexitech

Acquisition in 2007
Flexitech Holding is a designer and supplier of hydraulic braking hoses specifically for the automotive industry. Established in France in 1960, the company boasts over 50 years of operational experience and employs more than 1,200 skilled workers. Flexitech manufactures high-pressure automotive brake lines that meet international safety standards, ensuring reliable performance in emergency situations. The company operates manufacturing facilities in France, Romania, the United States, Mexico, and Brazil, and enhances its global reach by collaborating with local partners in China and India.

HHI Group Holdings LLC

Corporate Round in 2006
HHI Group Holdings operates as a business unit of Metaldyne.HHI Group Holdings Manufactures of forged parts for power train and wheel end applications in the automotive industry. The company's products include wheel hubs, transmission turbine hubs and axle ring and pinion gears.

Full Speed

Venture Round in 2006
Full Speed Inc. provides Internet marketing support services in Japan. It offers search engine optimization (SEO), listing and affiliate advertising, display advertisement, and social media advertising services. The company also provides SEO consulting services; social media operations consulting and advertisement services; Web architecture services; and Website creation/operation, LP banner production/management, and application development services. In addition, it offers services in the areas of advertisement effect measurement, ad technology, and healthcare marketing. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Full Speed Inc. is a subsidiary of FreeBit Co., Ltd.

Entuity

Series C in 2002
Entuity Ltd. specializes in developing network management software tailored for enterprise businesses globally. Its offerings encompass network management, software-defined networking (SDN) monitoring, hybrid cloud monitoring, and flow analysis. The software includes features for visualizing, monitoring, and managing networks, and the company also provides customer support and training services. Entuity serves a diverse clientele, including service providers, systems integrators, and medium to large enterprises. Originally established as Prosum, Ltd. in 1996, the company rebranded to Entuity Ltd. in May 2000. Headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Marlborough, Massachusetts, Entuity operates as a subsidiary of Park Place Technologies, Inc.

UDcast

Series B in 2002
UDcast SA provides Internet protocol (IP) broadcast solutions for wireless networks. It offers mobile, terrestrial, and WiMAX television solutions, as well as provides satellite Internet protocol solutions. The company’s products include IP Encapsulator, a network infrastructure element for delivering digital television to mobile devices; IPE-Manager that enables the control of IP encapsulation points distributed in the network; iSplicer, which enables the distribution of mobile or digital television content directly to the DVB-H, DVB-SH, or DVB-T broadcast towers; and TSprocessor, a secure Web interface that enables flexible manipulation of MPEG2 transport streams in digital and mobile television networks. The company provides GOLDENEAGLE, a reception equipment for network monitoring, analysis, and validation of compliance; Silver, a monitoring equipment for DVB-H and DVB-T networks; and NAVIGATOR to perform mobile measurement campaigns. It also offers Broadcast Manager Monitoring and Analysis, a network control solution for remote monitoring of mobile television and broadcast networks; WiMAX TV System for integration into existing WiMAX network equipment; UDgateway, a wide area networks optimization controller for broadband satellite; and UDstation-Access, a central appliance located at the satellite hub. In addition, the company provides consulting, integration, studies, training, and support services. Its products and solutions provide the broadcasting and telecommunication industries with the tools for delivering data and media applications. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Sophia Antipolis, France with additional offices in Algeria, China, Italy, Korea, Spain, and the United States.

Lizardtech

Series F in 2002
For more than two decades, LizardTech has delivered innovative software products for managing, accessing and distributing massive, high-resolution geospatial data such as aerial and satellite imagery and LiDAR data. LizardTech pioneered the MrSID technology, a powerful wavelet-based image encoder, viewer and file format. The MrSID format is supported in all major GIS applications. LizardTech has offices in Seattle, Denver, London, and Tokyo and is a business name of Celartem Technology Inc.

H2scan

Venture Round in 2002
H2scan Corporation is headquartered in Valencia, California, and was formed September 18, 2002 through an MBO with capital assistance from Vancouver-based Chrysalix Energy Limited Partnership and Ravinia Venture Fund. The company was created upon the purchase of all sensor assets of DCH Sensor Corporation. Ballard Power Systems Inc., Shell Hydrogen, and Duke Energy formed Chrysalix (www.chrysalix.com) in July 2001. This Partnership has since been joined by The BOC Group, BASF Venture Capital, The Mitsubishi Corporation. The fundamental technology of H2scan sensor systems was developed by the U.S. National Laboratory at Sandia. H2scan has significantly improved upon this technology through US patents and manufacturing trade secrets.

Ardana Bioscience

Series A in 2001
Ardana Bioscience was created in July 2000 to commercialise research by the Medical Research Council (MRC )'s Human Reproductive Sciences Unit (HRSU) in Edinburgh, Scotland which has been at the forefront of this area of research for the last 28 years. The MRC employs nearly 100 staff at the Unit which currently receives total annual funding of £3.8 million.

Air2Web

Series C in 2001
Founded in 1999, Air2Web provides companies with tools and technology designed to promote products, enhance customer service efficiency, and facilitate mobile transactions. Over the years, Air2Web has successfully launched numerous mobile marketing campaigns and integrated mobile technology into customer care applications. In 2011, the company was acquired by Velti, and its solutions are now part of Velti's comprehensive mobile marketing platform. This integration allows marketers to leverage mobile strategies to attract new customers, foster engagement through interactive marketing, accelerate consumer actions with actionable data, and strengthen customer relationships through data-driven marketing initiatives.

LuxN

Series D in 2001
LuxN provides intelligent optical access and transport solutions for metropolitan service providers and major enterprises. Supporting both CWDM and DWDM, LuxN's carrier-class, OSMINE-certified systems offer manageability and service level assurance for critical applications. LuxN's protocol-independent solutions enable delivery of high-bandwidth data, storage, video, and voice services for a diversified customer base including ILECs, CLECs, MSOs, utilities, municipalities, and storage providers. An ISO 9001 certified company, LuxN has a diverse base of customers and distribution partners spanning the North American, Asia-Pacific, and European regions.

e-LogiT

Funding Round in 2001
e-LogiT is a logistics company that specializes in ecommerce. The company supports ecommerce and mail order companies in fulfillment outsourcing, consulting, system development, and logistics. e-LogiT was founded by Rio Kakui in 2000 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Lizardtech

Series E in 2000
For more than two decades, LizardTech has delivered innovative software products for managing, accessing and distributing massive, high-resolution geospatial data such as aerial and satellite imagery and LiDAR data. LizardTech pioneered the MrSID technology, a powerful wavelet-based image encoder, viewer and file format. The MrSID format is supported in all major GIS applications. LizardTech has offices in Seattle, Denver, London, and Tokyo and is a business name of Celartem Technology Inc.

AppStream

Series B in 2000
AppStream, Inc. provides technology for on-demand software distribution and software license management tools for small businesses, education, and government clients. It offers AppStream 5.0, a self-service software distribution and license management platform. The company provides solutions in the areas of self-service software distribution, which provides end-users with on-demand pull-based access to applications with no IT assistance; software license management, which ensures compliance with license contracts and increases the efficiency of software licenses; remote software access, which enables access to PC applications; and virtual image distribution, which streams virtual images to PCs. It also offers support, consulting, and training services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. As of April 18, 2008, AppStream, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Symantec Corporation.

Silicon Wave

Series D in 2000
Silicon Wave, a San Diego pioneer in the Bluetooth wireless technology.

Adero

Series C in 2000
Adero, Inc. is a technology company based in Goleta, California, specializing in intelligent organization systems designed to help individuals locate lost or misplaced items. The company's mobile application, compatible with both iPhone and Android devices, aims to alleviate the stress associated with misplacing personal belongings by making them easier to track and organize. Founded in 2008 and formerly known as TrackR, Inc., Adero has garnered recognition for its innovative approach, including being named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2019. The company's services are offered online, focusing on enhancing user convenience and organization.

Rioport

Series B in 2000
RioPort build its integrated digital audio platform for the delivery, management and playback of music and spoken audio content.

MakeMusic Inc.

Series C in 2000
MakeMusic, Inc., is a world leader in music technology. Their products include Finale, the world’s best-selling music notation software; Garritan, the leading provider of quality virtual software instruments; MusicXML, the standard open format for exchanging digital sheet music; and SmartMusic, interactive software featuring the world’s largest accompaniment library.

DeNA

Series A in 2000
DeNA Co., founded in 1999 and based in Japan, specializes in the development and production of digital games for various platforms, including mobile devices and PCs. The company operates a mobile social games platform known as Mobage, which features a diverse range of first, second, and third-party games accessible through localized player networks globally. In addition to its gaming operations, DeNA is involved in e-commerce and offers various web services, positioning itself as a multifaceted digital entertainment and service provider.

Kinzan.com

Venture Round in 1999
Kinzan.com is a leading e-business platform provider for extending brand, content, commerce and relationship networks on the Internet. Kinzan.com is the first outsourced, turnkey platform enabling organizations to quickly and cost effectively deploy large networks of e-commerce enabled Web sites with a consistent, but localized, look and feel. Franchises, associations, portals, corporations, and other organizations can build and manage online relationship networks of independent Web sites created by their members, affiliates and customers. Kinzan.com's platform includes the Siteman™ Web development applications and services, Web site infrastructure and hosting, customization services and support.

Sonus Networks

Venture Round in 1999
Sonus Networks, now known as Ribbon Communications, specializes in Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)-based communication solutions and Session Border Controllers (SBC) for enterprises and service providers worldwide. The company focuses on enabling Unified Communications in the Cloud, facilitating efficient and secure communication for its clients. In addition to its core offerings, Ribbon Communications also provides mobile network operation solutions and collaborates with Microsoft to enhance its service delivery capabilities.

VeriSign

Series B in 1996
Verisign operates the infrastructure for the .com, .net, .tv, .cc, .name, .jobs, .edu and .gov top-level domains, as well as two of the world’s 13 Internet root servers A and J, managing and protecting the DNS infrastructure for some 121 million domain names and processing more than 77 billion Internet queries daily. Verisign’s infrastructure assurance services, including Managed DNS, DDoS Protection and iDefense Security Intelligence, help to ensure online businesses are as available as the Web itself.

VeriSign

Series A in 1995
Verisign operates the infrastructure for the .com, .net, .tv, .cc, .name, .jobs, .edu and .gov top-level domains, as well as two of the world’s 13 Internet root servers A and J, managing and protecting the DNS infrastructure for some 121 million domain names and processing more than 77 billion Internet queries daily. Verisign’s infrastructure assurance services, including Managed DNS, DDoS Protection and iDefense Security Intelligence, help to ensure online businesses are as available as the Web itself.