Bull City Venture Partners, established in 2012, is a venture capital firm headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. It specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on technology and healthcare sectors within the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The firm typically invests in early-stage, B2B software, and tech-enabled businesses, with a preference for companies operating in software, mobile, e-commerce, health, cloud computing, fintech, and internet sectors. Bull City Venture Partners seeks innovative companies with high growth potential and often takes a board seat, leading in securing additional capital for growth rounds.
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Levitate
Series D in 2024
Levitate is a developer of a customer relationship management platform tailored for relationship-based businesses. The company focuses on helping small and medium-sized enterprises manage their professional relationships effectively. By utilizing artificial intelligence, Levitate provides tools such as templates, messaging functions, and relationship analytics, allowing businesses to maintain connections with clients, prospects, and referral sources. Their mission is to foster an entrepreneurial and creative environment by equipping small businesses and entrepreneurial teams within larger organizations with the necessary software to support growth.
Ferretly
Venture Round in 2024
Ferretly International, LLC, established in 2019 and headquartered in Easton, Maryland, specializes in online pre-employment screening. Its AI-driven platform assesses candidates' online personas, analyzing posts and images across 12 risk classifications to help organizations identify potential risks and align new hires with corporate values. This service aims to enhance workplace culture, reduce turnover, ensure safety, and mitigate brand risk.
GreenPlaces
Series A in 2023
GreenPlaces is a sustainability software company founded in 2021 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina. It operates as a comprehensive platform that helps businesses measure and manage their carbon emissions while providing tools to reduce their environmental impact. The software offers features for tracking and benchmarking carbon footprints, along with access to strategies for emissions reduction and high-quality carbon credits for offsetting. GreenPlaces also facilitates clear communication of sustainability progress to both employees and customers. By providing accurate reporting and tailored carbon reduction plans, GreenPlaces enables companies to effectively achieve their climate goals and enhance their overall sustainability efforts.
Ferretly
Seed Round in 2023
Ferretly International, LLC, established in 2019 and headquartered in Easton, Maryland, specializes in online pre-employment screening. Its AI-driven platform assesses candidates' online personas, analyzing posts and images across 12 risk classifications to help organizations identify potential risks and align new hires with corporate values. This service aims to enhance workplace culture, reduce turnover, ensure safety, and mitigate brand risk.
Levitate
Series C in 2023
Levitate is a developer of a customer relationship management platform tailored for relationship-based businesses. The company focuses on helping small and medium-sized enterprises manage their professional relationships effectively. By utilizing artificial intelligence, Levitate provides tools such as templates, messaging functions, and relationship analytics, allowing businesses to maintain connections with clients, prospects, and referral sources. Their mission is to foster an entrepreneurial and creative environment by equipping small businesses and entrepreneurial teams within larger organizations with the necessary software to support growth.
Tiny Earth Toys
Seed Round in 2022
Tiny Earth Toys is an educational toy subscription company that focuses on delivering sustainable, age-appropriate learning experiences for children. The company provides three wooden educational kits annually, each exchanged every four months. These kits, curated by learning experts, include six to nine eco-friendly wooden toys, free from plastic and batteries, along with a comprehensive play guide to enhance learning. By prioritizing sustainability and educational value, Tiny Earth Toys aims to foster meaningful play and development in young children while promoting environmentally responsible practices.
Levitate
Venture Round in 2022
Levitate is a developer of a customer relationship management platform tailored for relationship-based businesses. The company focuses on helping small and medium-sized enterprises manage their professional relationships effectively. By utilizing artificial intelligence, Levitate provides tools such as templates, messaging functions, and relationship analytics, allowing businesses to maintain connections with clients, prospects, and referral sources. Their mission is to foster an entrepreneurial and creative environment by equipping small businesses and entrepreneurial teams within larger organizations with the necessary software to support growth.
GreenPlaces
Angel Round in 2022
GreenPlaces is a sustainability software company founded in 2021 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina. It operates as a comprehensive platform that helps businesses measure and manage their carbon emissions while providing tools to reduce their environmental impact. The software offers features for tracking and benchmarking carbon footprints, along with access to strategies for emissions reduction and high-quality carbon credits for offsetting. GreenPlaces also facilitates clear communication of sustainability progress to both employees and customers. By providing accurate reporting and tailored carbon reduction plans, GreenPlaces enables companies to effectively achieve their climate goals and enhance their overall sustainability efforts.
Viably
Seed Round in 2022
Viably is a financial platform tailored for online sellers, offering capital and banking solutions that enhance cash flow in the e-commerce sector. The platform enables users to manage their daily finances effectively through an integrated application that provides real-time information and practical tips for financial management. By simplifying money management and ensuring easy access to financial resources, Viably supports clients in navigating the complexities of their financial needs, ultimately fostering improved financial health for online businesses.
Biospatial
Series A in 2022
Biospatial, Inc. is a company that develops a cloud-based platform aimed at enhancing public health by analyzing prehospital data. Founded in 2016 and located in Durham, North Carolina, the platform aggregates and processes electronic Patient Care Reports from state and local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies. Utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence, Biospatial's technology enables healthcare entities to visualize data, generate reports, and access real-time information, ultimately supporting informed emergency responses and improving patient outcomes across the healthcare system. The platform facilitates a national network of data partners, promoting collaboration within the public health sector to enhance overall population health and safety.
ServiceTrade
Private Equity Round in 2021
ServiceTrade, Inc. is a Software-as-a-Service company based in Durham, North Carolina, founded in 2012. It specializes in providing field service delivery solutions for small and medium businesses, particularly in sectors such as fire protection, mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, and medical equipment. Its primary offerings include a service management platform that enhances operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, as well as ServiceForms, which assists contractors in data collection. Additionally, ServiceTrade provides PartsLedger, a tool for managing parts inventory and costs associated with service jobs, and it integrates seamlessly with accounting systems. The company also offers live support, onboarding, training, and certification services, aimed at helping contractors navigate challenges such as skilled labor shortages and rising customer demands for service visibility. By equipping service technicians with effective tools, ServiceTrade enables businesses to improve service quality, increase revenue, and foster customer loyalty.
Circonus
Series B in 2021
Circonus, Inc. is a developer of a real-time monitoring and analytics platform that enables businesses to collect, store, manage, and analyze data from IoT and IT infrastructures. Founded in 2010 and based in Fulton, Maryland, Circonus provides tools for visualizing and monitoring data in real time, helping organizations identify and resolve IT infrastructure issues. Its platform supports various applications, including infrastructure monitoring, cloud monitoring, and DevOps monitoring, while also facilitating predictive analytics and trend monitoring. Circonus serves a range of industries, including advertising technology, entertainment, financial technology, logistics, and smart utilities. By offering deep insights into operational performance, Circonus helps enterprises make informed decisions and enhance their operational efficiency.
Get Spiffy
Venture Round in 2021
Get Spiffy, Inc. is a mobile service company based in Durham, North Carolina, that specializes in on-demand car washing, detailing, nano-ceramic coating, and oil change services. Founded in 2014, the company utilizes a smartphone application that facilitates both communication and payment for its services. Get Spiffy emphasizes environmental responsibility, ensuring that all car washes are eco-friendly. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to provide convenient and efficient automotive care to customers in the Triangle area and beyond.
Tiny Earth Toys
Seed Round in 2021
Tiny Earth Toys is an educational toy subscription company that focuses on delivering sustainable, age-appropriate learning experiences for children. The company provides three wooden educational kits annually, each exchanged every four months. These kits, curated by learning experts, include six to nine eco-friendly wooden toys, free from plastic and batteries, along with a comprehensive play guide to enhance learning. By prioritizing sustainability and educational value, Tiny Earth Toys aims to foster meaningful play and development in young children while promoting environmentally responsible practices.
Blueprint Title
Series B in 2021
Blueprint Title provides a modern approach to title insurance and closing services, focusing on streamlining residential real estate transactions. The company coordinates the various aspects of these transactions while issuing title policies that protect buyers from unforeseen claims on properties. By offering efficient solutions for real estate investors and lenders, Blueprint Title aims to simplify the closing process and enhance the overall experience in real estate dealings.
Levitate
Series B in 2021
Levitate is a developer of a customer relationship management platform tailored for relationship-based businesses. The company focuses on helping small and medium-sized enterprises manage their professional relationships effectively. By utilizing artificial intelligence, Levitate provides tools such as templates, messaging functions, and relationship analytics, allowing businesses to maintain connections with clients, prospects, and referral sources. Their mission is to foster an entrepreneurial and creative environment by equipping small businesses and entrepreneurial teams within larger organizations with the necessary software to support growth.
LaunchNotes
Seed Round in 2020
LaunchNotes is a software company that specializes in product change communication, aiming to enhance customer experiences by keeping teams and users informed about upcoming product changes. Its platform centralizes release communications, providing a single source of truth that is accessible to all stakeholders. By delivering timely updates tailored to specific teams, workstreams, or organizational structures, LaunchNotes helps organizations synchronize with their development teams, ensuring that no one is caught off guard by product updates. This automated and secure approach allows businesses to maintain transparency and improve collaboration throughout the product development lifecycle.
ServiceTrade
Venture Round in 2020
ServiceTrade, Inc. is a Software-as-a-Service company based in Durham, North Carolina, founded in 2012. It specializes in providing field service delivery solutions for small and medium businesses, particularly in sectors such as fire protection, mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, and medical equipment. Its primary offerings include a service management platform that enhances operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, as well as ServiceForms, which assists contractors in data collection. Additionally, ServiceTrade provides PartsLedger, a tool for managing parts inventory and costs associated with service jobs, and it integrates seamlessly with accounting systems. The company also offers live support, onboarding, training, and certification services, aimed at helping contractors navigate challenges such as skilled labor shortages and rising customer demands for service visibility. By equipping service technicians with effective tools, ServiceTrade enables businesses to improve service quality, increase revenue, and foster customer loyalty.
Levitate
Venture Round in 2020
Levitate is a developer of a customer relationship management platform tailored for relationship-based businesses. The company focuses on helping small and medium-sized enterprises manage their professional relationships effectively. By utilizing artificial intelligence, Levitate provides tools such as templates, messaging functions, and relationship analytics, allowing businesses to maintain connections with clients, prospects, and referral sources. Their mission is to foster an entrepreneurial and creative environment by equipping small businesses and entrepreneurial teams within larger organizations with the necessary software to support growth.
Reveal Mobile
Series A in 2020
Reveal Mobile, Inc. is a company that specializes in location-based marketing and analytics, catering to agencies, brands, media companies, and app publishers. Founded in 2004 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company operates a platform that includes solutions such as VISIT Local, which offers foot traffic attribution and audience building, and VISIT Match, designed for instant audience scaling. Additionally, Reveal Mobile provides VISIT Data, a customizable location-data solution for enterprise applications. The platform facilitates the creation of targeted audience segments and enables clients to reach these audiences through various digital advertising channels, including social media. With a strong emphasis on privacy compliance, Reveal Mobile is a member of the Network Advertising Initiative and undergoes annual privacy certifications, ensuring that its services adhere to industry standards. The company's user-friendly interface simplifies audience analytics and post-campaign reporting, allowing clients to effectively measure the impact of their marketing efforts on foot traffic.
Circonus
Series A in 2020
Circonus, Inc. is a developer of a real-time monitoring and analytics platform that enables businesses to collect, store, manage, and analyze data from IoT and IT infrastructures. Founded in 2010 and based in Fulton, Maryland, Circonus provides tools for visualizing and monitoring data in real time, helping organizations identify and resolve IT infrastructure issues. Its platform supports various applications, including infrastructure monitoring, cloud monitoring, and DevOps monitoring, while also facilitating predictive analytics and trend monitoring. Circonus serves a range of industries, including advertising technology, entertainment, financial technology, logistics, and smart utilities. By offering deep insights into operational performance, Circonus helps enterprises make informed decisions and enhance their operational efficiency.
Get Spiffy
Series C in 2019
Get Spiffy, Inc. is a mobile service company based in Durham, North Carolina, that specializes in on-demand car washing, detailing, nano-ceramic coating, and oil change services. Founded in 2014, the company utilizes a smartphone application that facilitates both communication and payment for its services. Get Spiffy emphasizes environmental responsibility, ensuring that all car washes are eco-friendly. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to provide convenient and efficient automotive care to customers in the Triangle area and beyond.
Levitate
Series A in 2019
Levitate is a developer of a customer relationship management platform tailored for relationship-based businesses. The company focuses on helping small and medium-sized enterprises manage their professional relationships effectively. By utilizing artificial intelligence, Levitate provides tools such as templates, messaging functions, and relationship analytics, allowing businesses to maintain connections with clients, prospects, and referral sources. Their mission is to foster an entrepreneurial and creative environment by equipping small businesses and entrepreneurial teams within larger organizations with the necessary software to support growth.
Attila
Seed Round in 2018
Attila Security, Inc. specializes in developing security solutions for networks and data access across virtual and cloud applications. Founded in 2018 and based in Columbia, Maryland, the company offers a range of products including the GoSilent Cube, a portable enterprise-grade firewall and virtual private network, GoSilent Global, which provides secure data access through dual Internet protocol obfuscation, and GoSilent Server, designed for accessing data center applications and cloud services. Attila's technology aims to protect various devices, such as servers, desktops, laptops, smartphones, and IoT devices, from cyber threats, addressing the significant economic impact of cybercrime. The company serves both government entities and enterprises, ensuring that sensitive data remains secure as it is accessed by employees across different platforms.
Get Spiffy
Series B in 2018
Get Spiffy, Inc. is a mobile service company based in Durham, North Carolina, that specializes in on-demand car washing, detailing, nano-ceramic coating, and oil change services. Founded in 2014, the company utilizes a smartphone application that facilitates both communication and payment for its services. Get Spiffy emphasizes environmental responsibility, ensuring that all car washes are eco-friendly. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to provide convenient and efficient automotive care to customers in the Triangle area and beyond.
Adwerx
Series A in 2017
Adwerx, Inc. is a digital advertising platform based in Durham, North Carolina, that specializes in providing localized advertising services for real estate, mortgage, insurance, and wealth management sectors. Founded in 2013, Adwerx offers a fully automated and hyper-targeted marketing solution that caters to businesses of all sizes, from individual agents to large enterprises. The platform helps users identify potential clients based on specific geographic areas and facilitates advertising for new listings while generating interest in older properties. By partnering with thousands of real estate and mortgage firms, Adwerx enables its customers to effectively reach new audiences and maintain existing relationships, positioning them competitively in the market.
VividCortex
Series A in 2017
VividCortex, Inc. specializes in Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for database performance monitoring and analysis, focusing on MySQL and other major open-source databases such as PostgreSQL, Amazon Aurora, MongoDB, and Redis. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Northern Virginia, VividCortex provides tools that enhance system performance, team efficiency, and cost savings by offering comprehensive visibility into database behavior. Its platform enables organizations to measure and analyze database workload and query performance using patented algorithms, allowing for proactive resolution of database issues. Industry leaders, including Etsy and GitHub, utilize VividCortex for all-query monitoring and detailed insights across thousands of servers. The company emphasizes a unique approach to database monitoring, distinguishing itself from traditional application performance tools that often lack transparency in the data tier. By delivering specialized tools designed for high-performance, stateful databases, VividCortex helps teams optimize their applications and improve service delivery.
Get Spiffy
Series A in 2017
Get Spiffy, Inc. is a mobile service company based in Durham, North Carolina, that specializes in on-demand car washing, detailing, nano-ceramic coating, and oil change services. Founded in 2014, the company utilizes a smartphone application that facilitates both communication and payment for its services. Get Spiffy emphasizes environmental responsibility, ensuring that all car washes are eco-friendly. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to provide convenient and efficient automotive care to customers in the Triangle area and beyond.
Contactually
Series A in 2015
Contactually, Inc. is a provider of web-based customer relationship management (CRM) software and contract management solutions, primarily aimed at real estate professionals and various service industries. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the company offers a platform that consolidates contact information from various sources, including email, social media, and mobile devices. This platform enables users to synchronize communication history, manage relationships, and automate workflows with features such as custom templates and performance insights. Contactually utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance user engagement and streamline administrative tasks, helping clients improve communication and optimize their operations. The company operates as a subsidiary of Urban Compass, Inc. as of early 2019.
Medfusion
Venture Round in 2015
Medfusion, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Cary, North Carolina, specializing in patient engagement solutions that enhance communication between healthcare providers and patients. Founded in 1996, Medfusion offers a comprehensive patient engagement portal that encompasses clinical, administrative, and financial services. Its solutions include billing options such as online payments and payment plans, clinical tools for secure messaging and prescription requests, and front desk functionalities like appointment scheduling and patient registration. The company also provides mobile applications to facilitate patient access to health data and payment processing. Additionally, Medfusion's Practice Intelligence service assists healthcare practices in managing patient communication traffic effectively. By focusing on improving the patient experience and operational efficiency, Medfusion aims to support healthcare providers in delivering better services while also generating revenue.
Spoonflower
Venture Round in 2015
Spoonflower, Inc. operates a global online marketplace specializing in custom fabric, wallpaper, and gift wrap printing. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, the company enables independent designers to create and sell unique textile designs across various categories, including floral, vintage, and abstract themes. Spoonflower's platform allows customers, including crafters, small business owners, and interior designers, to order custom products without minimum quantities. Utilizing eco-friendly digital printing technology and water-based inks, the company prints each order on demand. The marketplace supports a wide range of creative projects, from quilts and clothing to home decor items like curtains and pillows. Additionally, Spoonflower has expanded its operations to include a presence in Berlin, Germany, enhancing its international reach.
Reveal Mobile
Venture Round in 2015
Reveal Mobile, Inc. is a company that specializes in location-based marketing and analytics, catering to agencies, brands, media companies, and app publishers. Founded in 2004 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company operates a platform that includes solutions such as VISIT Local, which offers foot traffic attribution and audience building, and VISIT Match, designed for instant audience scaling. Additionally, Reveal Mobile provides VISIT Data, a customizable location-data solution for enterprise applications. The platform facilitates the creation of targeted audience segments and enables clients to reach these audiences through various digital advertising channels, including social media. With a strong emphasis on privacy compliance, Reveal Mobile is a member of the Network Advertising Initiative and undergoes annual privacy certifications, ensuring that its services adhere to industry standards. The company's user-friendly interface simplifies audience analytics and post-campaign reporting, allowing clients to effectively measure the impact of their marketing efforts on foot traffic.
Full Measure Education
Series B in 2015
Full Measure Education, Inc. is a Washington, D.C.-based company that develops a mobile engagement platform aimed at enhancing the student experience in higher education. Founded in 2013, the company provides a suite of tools designed to assist students in managing their administrative needs while also addressing retention challenges faced by colleges and universities. Its platform includes features such as messaging inboxes, custom auto-responses, campaign management, and data reporting, all of which facilitate effective communication and support throughout the student lifecycle, from admission to graduation. Drawing on extensive experience from over 10 million student help desk interactions across more than 850 institutions, Full Measure Education aims to improve key metrics such as retention rates, enrollment growth, and operational efficiency for educational institutions.
Connect
Series A in 2014
Connect Software Corporation offers a location-based messaging application designed to enhance communication and connectivity among friends. The app aggregates check-ins and geo-located posts from various social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Foursquare. Users can share their current activities, make plans, and stay informed about friends' whereabouts in real time. The platform also facilitates various forms of communication, allowing users to reach out to friends through chat, calls, emails, or messages across multiple networks. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Connect aims to simplify social interactions by providing a centralized tool for users to engage with their social circles.
StepLeader
Series A in 2013
StepLeader builds digital solutions helping publishers create new revenue opportunities in mobile technology and smart TV applications. It was founded in 2012 and is based in Raleigh, North Carolina,.
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