Cadence is the leading fintech securitization platform for private credit. The company has developed a platform to streamline the securitization process for specialty finance originators at every stage of growth. Their suite of software and services is built with both institutional and retail investors in mind, integrating directly into their existing workflows and providing exposure to innovative securitized products. Learn more at withcadence.io or on the Bloomberg Terminal at {APPS CADENCE <GO>}.
Genome Medical, Inc. is a national telegenomics company that specializes in providing genetic consultation and medical consulting services. Incorporated in 2016 and based in South San Francisco, California, the company utilizes its Genome Care Delivery technology platform to deliver genetic solutions across various clinical areas, including cancer, cardiovascular health, reproductive health, pediatrics, and pharmacy. By leveraging a nationwide network of genetic specialists, Genome Medical offers expert virtual genetic care to individuals and families, enhancing their health and well-being. The company also assists healthcare providers and patients in navigating the expanding field of genetics, enabling them to interpret test results, assess disease risk, expedite diagnoses, make informed treatment choices, and reduce healthcare costs.
Kitterly, Inc. is an online retailer specializing in knitting and crochet kits. The company offers a diverse range of kits that cater to various projects, including adult and children's clothing, accessories, and home goods. Its product lineup features items such as socks, cardigans, hats, pullovers, blankets, dresses, and dog sweaters, among others. Founded in 2013, Kitterly is based in Los Angeles, California, and aims to provide customers with the resources to create a wide array of handcrafted items.
HealthBeacon Limited is a digital therapeutics company based in Dublin, Ireland, with additional offices in Canada and the United States. Founded in 2013, the company develops a smart sharps system designed to enhance medication adherence for patients using self-injectable medications at home. Its connected device, known as HealthBeacon, monitors patient compliance, identifies behavior patterns, and engages users to improve adherence. The system provides medication reminders, alerts patients when to take their medication, and facilitates safe disposal of sharps. Additionally, it offers educational resources and utilizes artificial intelligence for data analytics to support patients effectively. HealthBeacon operates primarily through a Direct-to-Consumer segment, which generates most of its revenue, alongside a Patient Safety Hub and Patient Support Programs.
Whistle Sports, Inc. is a sports media and entertainment company that focuses on creating and distributing engaging content for contemporary audiences. The company, which operates under the umbrella of Team Whistle alongside New Form and Vertical Networks, produces a variety of sports-focused content, including scripted and unscripted shows, podcasts, and music. Whistle aims to resonate with the digital generation through its offerings available on popular social, audio, and streaming platforms. In addition to its media production, the company collaborates with brands, sports leagues, and media organizations to provide branded content and advertisements, facilitating consumer engagement across the content ecosystem. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, Whistle also maintains offices in London and Los Angeles.
Pledgeling, LLC is a fundraising platform that facilitates donations to a wide range of charitable organizations, including schools and religious entities. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Venice, California, Pledgeling enables users to support over two million organizations worldwide, encompassing all U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits and many international charities. The platform processes donations from more than 90 countries, allowing individuals and mission-driven brands to engage with their communities around various causes. Pledgeling collaborates with over 5,000 brands, including notable names such as Shopify and Zoom, to enhance fundraising efforts. The company is also a member of the UN Global Compact and initiatives like Pledge 1% and Conscious Capitalism.
Xperiel, Inc. develops a platform that enables to build cloud-based applications for hardware and software across various business verticals. It serves sports, theme parks, retail, home and building automation, and education industries. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Sunnyvale, California.
Varo Money, Inc. is a digital bank based in San Francisco, California, that offers a range of online banking products and services, including bank and savings accounts, checking accounts, and overdraft protection. Established in 2015 and known for being the only U.S. consumer fintech with a national bank charter, Varo aims to serve as a comprehensive banking partner for millions of Americans, especially those seeking better financial solutions. The company combines fintech innovation with the security of a chartered bank, providing tools and insights to enhance financial resilience for its customers. Varo's platform also includes features such as spending analysis, real-time budgeting, cash flow forecasts, direct deposits, and online bill payments, all designed to empower users to make informed financial decisions and improve their overall financial well-being.
Tribalist is a San Francisco-based startup specializing in intelligent search and discovery. The company utilizes a proprietary machine learning algorithm to index and standardize various lists available on the web, focusing primarily on entertainment and lifestyle categories. Through its platform, users can access a searchable, saveable, and shareable database that includes information on movies, television shows, music, restaurants, travel programs, games, and podcasts. By providing curated information and recommendations, Tribalist aims to tap into a substantial market for new commerce and advertising linked to lists. The platform is designed to keep users informed about the latest trends and activities in the entertainment and lifestyle sectors.
Stashimi is a conversational-intelligence platform based in Glendale, California, founded in 2015. The company focuses on helping artists enhance their streams, views, and sales while collecting valuable fan data. Stashimi's software-as-a-service (SaaS) product enables brands to engage directly with their fans, initially utilizing platforms like Facebook Messenger and Alexa. It offers customized bots that aggregate content and breaking news related to artists, providing users with a personalized music news feed. This functionality allows artists to effectively distribute their content and foster direct connections with their audience.
Vyng Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Monica, California, that specializes in developing a video ringtones application and a next-generation Caller ID platform for mobile phones. Founded in 2014, Vyng allows users to set video channels as ringtones, which play on the lock screen with incoming calls. Since its launch in 2018, the platform has gained significant traction, with 4 billion videos played across 170 countries. Vyng's innovative approach visualizes calling systems by replacing traditional dialers with videos, animations, and stickers, enhancing the user experience during calls. The company aims to facilitate better conversations among friends, family, and businesses, particularly targeting the next half billion smartphone users in India and beyond. Vyng has successfully raised $7 million in funding from investors including March Capital and Omidyar Network, as well as notable figures from Giphy and GroupMe.
Faction is a technology-enabled management services company that provides centralized services and technology tools to talent managers.
HAAWK, Inc. is a media services company based in Studio City, California, specializing in the management and monetization of copyrights for independent music, film, and television catalogs. Founded in 2017, the company offers a range of services including rights management, copyright enforcement, and digital distribution across major platforms such as iTunes, Spotify, and Amazon Music. HAAWK assists copyright holders by managing their rights on platforms like YouTube and Facebook, helping to detect and monetize unauthorized content through advertisements. The company's copyright management platform enables clients to effectively administer and license their content, ensuring that their intellectual property is protected and generates revenue.
Donut Media Inc. is a digital media company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in creating cross-platform video content tailored for automotive and motorsports enthusiasts. The company employs proprietary technology and a curated network of influencers to develop and disseminate engaging automotive content across various social channels. Donut Media has established a data-driven approach that enhances the shareability of its videos, ensuring they resonate with its target audience. In addition to video content, the company also offers a range of merchandise, including clothing and accessories, allowing customers to engage further with the automotive culture.
Sense360 develops mobile applications that enable developers to create relevant, personalized, and situationally-aware notifications using location, place, activity, context, and other phone sensory data. The company’s products enable applications to unlock this situational awareness.
Sense360 is based in Culver City, California.
HealthReveal offers a cloud-based clinical analytics platform aimed at preventing the avoidable consequences of chronic diseases. The company employs advanced analytics and biomonitoring technology to continuously monitor and analyze patient health through the integration of various real-time clinical, operational, and biometric data streams. This approach ensures that both clinicians and patients adhere to evidence-based care guidelines, facilitating the early detection and treatment of chronic conditions. By focusing on remote monitoring and data analytics, HealthReveal assists payers and providers in ensuring that patients receive appropriate treatments, ultimately promoting faster recovery and reducing healthcare costs.
Welcome Technologies is a platform dedicated to connecting the 250 million global immigrant communities with the information, products, and services they need to thrive in a new country. Today, the company has an unparalleled reach of over 9M immigrants a year and a membership of nearly 2M active users. Its platform combines the power of technology and security to provide its members with trusted, customized solutions across sectors such as Finance, Education, Healthcare, Telecommunication, and Government Services. Founded by immigration and technology experts, Welcome Tech is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
GeoFrenzy enables applications and devices with geospatial context, in order to make autonomous decisions. By creating the first end-to-end platform for the registration, management and delivery of "smart" geofences, Geofrenzy empowers the owners or administrators of virtual property the ability to establish "geospatial entitlements" - rules or permissions for the use of space. An example of this would be drones operating in the federal airspace. The company's goal is to standardize geofencing with the first public geofence registry and fence delivery network. To accomplish this, GeoFrenzy has gridded the entire planet to a centimeter squared resolution, mapping longitude/latitude coordinates to a proprietary coordinate system. Mobile applications and devices are able to embed the GeoFrenzy fencing agent and access relevant geometry and metadata, including ownership, permissions and rules of use for a designated area. The patented Fence Delivery Network (FDN) has the ability to cache 50,000+ geofences locally, for real time access, and is delivered over standard DNS. The FDN was deployed globally in the summer of 2015 on all major carriers and mobile networks.
Pathmatics, Inc. is a digital advertising intelligence platform that serves advertisers, agencies, publishers, and ad tech providers. Founded in 2009 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company offers a comprehensive suite of data across display, social, video, mobile, and native advertising. Its Pathsource technology identifies key participants in the ad serving process, providing insights into digital ad performance for brands, competitors, and industries. By aggregating extensive marketing data, Pathmatics empowers users to optimize media strategies, minimize budget waste, and anticipate competitors' actions. The platform is integral to Nielsen’s digital ad intelligence and Kantar Media’s Facebook intelligence, and is utilized by leading agencies such as Mindshare and Mediacom. Pathmatics aims to simplify the complex landscape of digital marketing by transforming data into actionable insights.
SCREAMBOX is a subscription video-on-demand channel for horror film content, soon to be available on more than 275 million connected devices. The definitive experience for fans of horror movies and horror entertainment, SCREAMBOX will feature the largest collection of uniquely curated horror content anywhere, combined with community-driving original content, the functionality of digital playlists, and the personalization and connectivity of social media.
BUSINESS ROCKSTARS is an Entrepreneurial Media & Business Platform. Business Rockstars owns CoFoundersLab, the largest place on the internet to find a CoFounder. Business Rockstars reaches a cumulative audience - millions of listeners / viewers.
Barnraiser, Inc. is a collaborative community and social marketplace that connects producers and consumers within the emerging food and wellness economy. Founded in 2013 and based in Yountville, California, Barnraiser allows its members to discover, support, and shop for innovative food and farming projects. The platform focuses on connecting individuals based on their lifestyle choices, passions, and interests, such as gluten-free products or healthy eating for children. By leveraging a unique blend of data-driven discovery, social networking, and commerce, Barnraiser fosters a community that influences and scales the food movement, celebrating the stories of innovators while collectively backing projects that redefine how food is produced and consumed. The company serves customers both in the United States and internationally.
MomentFeed, Inc. develops a mobile customer experience management platform tailored for multi-location brands across various sectors, including automotive, banking, restaurants, retail, telecommunications, and travel. Founded in 2010 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company offers a suite of tools designed to enhance local engagement and visibility. Its platform includes features such as a mobile storefront creator, social media management for neighborhood engagement, and reputation management to safeguard digital presence. MomentFeed's services also encompass proximity search optimization, which helps brands increase visibility in local discovery channels, driving customer traffic and revenue. Additionally, the company provides location data publishing, information solutions for brand websites, and services for aligning and cleaning up location data.
Change My Path, Inc. offers a platform that allows job seekers to download games designed to help them acquire essential skills on any web-enabled device. The platform features a cooperative gaming framework that provides interactive education and job skills training. It also includes an authoring tool that enables companies, groups, and individuals to create and publish immersive 3D games and simulations, enhancing existing job training content. Users can create virtual work environments and integrate existing software into a virtual setting. The company, previously known as Social Avatars, Inc., was incorporated in 2013 and is based in San Francisco, California. Its client base includes large multinational organizations, such as those in the fire and safety equipment sector.
Walc, Inc. is a technology company based in Sacramento, California, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing a pedestrian navigation application that enhances walking experiences in urban environments. The app offers turn-by-turn navigation, highlighting visible landmarks and providing cues at each juncture, which helps users navigate comfortably through city streets. By focusing on making the world more walkable, Walc empowers individuals to explore their surroundings on foot, facilitating a more engaging and connected experience.
TopFan is a cloud-based platform that enables influencers and organizations to create customized social content distribution networks tailored to their audiences. The technology allows users to engage directly with fans, fostering one-to-one relationships while distributing multimedia content, including video and audio. Additionally, TopFan facilitates ticket sales for events and helps monetize fan bases, creating new revenue streams for celebrities and organizations. Its white-labeled solutions empower users to maintain control over their communities, enhancing fan engagement and interaction.
Wemash connects the world’s most prominent owners of celebrated content (movie studios, news organizations, sports entities, music labels/publishers) with the hottest new creators from every field (video artists, filmmakers, musicians, and more) to re-imagine content beyond its original context. Their platform empowers creators with legal access to building upon beloved IP and enables content owners to see their properties extended and proliferated by the best creative mind all in a way where everyone benefits.
Vendedy is a mobile application that connects travelers to local street market foods and products. Its aim is to digitize the 10 trillion U.S. dollar street economy that contains a market size of 2 billion street vendors and 1 billion tourists annually. With vendors grossing up to 14X their annual income via a 10-day beta in Haiti, Vendedy attained partnerships with IBM, Mass Challenge Accelerator, and Manatt Ventures. Since its inception, Vendedy has attained several recognitions, including the 2014 Poverty Alleviation Clinton Global Initiative Commitment, Singularity Top 5 Exponential Breakthroughs, Citi Mobile Fin Tech Top 20, Forbes Million Dollar Prize Top 40, IBM Launch Top 5, Chivas Venture Million Dollar Prize USA Finalist, MasterCard $15k Pitch Winner, SOCAP Award Winner, and the winner of the DEW Startup competition. Throughout 2015, the company continued pilot testing in the Caribbean and the Middle East. Street vendors, locals, and travelers have the ability to upload photos of local products online via their mobile device using the application enabling a traveling consumer to search, purchase, and pay via a message. Vendedy was launched in 2014 by [Christine Souffrant](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/christine-souffrant#/entity), a 2016 Forbes30Under30 retail and e-commerce entrepreneur and is based in New York, United States.
IROCKE.COM is the #1 source for live digital concerts worldwide. For music fans, IROCKE offers the quickest and simplest way to discover and attend live digital concerts with friends. For artists and brands, IROCKE provides a powerful and customizable platform for distributing and promoting live digital performances and appearances worldwide.
Crowdfunder, Inc. operates Crowdfunder.com, an online platform designed to connect entrepreneurs with investors to facilitate business funding on a global scale. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Crowdfunder specializes in equity crowdfunding, serving a diverse range of businesses including tech startups, small enterprises, social ventures, and the film industry. The platform offers a structured process for entrepreneurs to raise capital and provides investors with access to a network of over 130,000 potential investment opportunities. Through its VC Index Fund, Crowdfunder enables both direct investment in individual startups and the chance to diversify into a broader portfolio of early-stage ventures backed by prominent venture capital firms and private investors.
Headquartered in Santa Barbara, Calif., ShipHawk is shipping software for high volume shippers. Most businesses spend a ton of time and money trying to ship orders more efficiently. ShipHawk’s shipping software helps automate order fulfillment and eliminate worker decisions so businesses can take control of their warehouse operations. To learn more about ShipHawk, please visit https://shiphawk.com.
Exacly.me is an exciting next-generation technology that is transforming the way people live, play, and discover everyday. It is a multi-platform visual opinion hub that lets users express themselves. It visually captures and analyzes people's emotions using proprietary photopinion technology to provide actionable insights into rapid changes in consumer trends and behavior that enable businesses to drive competitive advantage. Exacly.me was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.
Vadio, Inc. is a technology company based in Portland, Oregon, that specializes in transforming traditional audio streaming into engaging video experiences. Established in 2012, Vadio's platform allows content creators, such as radio stations and media companies, to detect songs being played live and seamlessly stream corresponding music videos in real-time. This innovation not only enhances listener engagement by converting audio streams into rich media channels but also provides monetization opportunities through video advertisements during commercial breaks. Vadio's solution integrates with social media to convert fans into digital content consumers and offers analytical tools for actionable insights. The company has formed partnerships with numerous media organizations worldwide, enabling them to enhance their digital offerings with licensed and curated music videos.
DoneBy is a digital-first media database designed to connect content creators, agencies, brands, and distributors through a system of credits. The platform utilizes machine learning and intelligent automation to streamline the attribution of creative contributions, allowing users to showcase their work effectively. By aggregating and calculating cross-platform and cross-channel statistics, DoneBy provides valuable insights that empower clients to develop their video or audio portfolios. This innovative approach not only enhances visibility for creators but also facilitates collaboration within the creative community.
Ninja Metrics, Inc. is a technology company specializing in social analytics, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Redondo Beach, California. The company offers the Katana Social Analytics Engine, a cloud-based platform that employs predictive analytics and automated social graph analysis to measure social influence and assess the value of social contributions in applications and games. This technology assists businesses in the retail, e-commerce, gaming, mobile, and entertainment sectors to identify key influencers, understand customer behavior, and enhance customer retention and monetization strategies. By providing detailed projections and tools to optimize engagement and social interaction, Ninja Metrics enables companies to improve their revenue through informed decision-making.
Littlecast, Inc. is a peer-to-peer e-commerce platform that enables video producers to monetize their content directly to their audiences. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Littlecast allows users to publish, price, and sell a variety of video formats, including stand-up comedy, educational content, documentaries, and music videos, across Facebook, web, and mobile devices. The platform offers features such as content protection, analytics on viewer engagement, and payment processing, ensuring quick payouts for producers. By facilitating direct-to-fan transactions, Littlecast empowers creators to connect with their communities and generate revenue from their work.
MovieLaLa, Inc. operates an entertainment platform designed for movie enthusiasts, accessible on iOS, Android, and Apple TV. The platform allows users to discover upcoming films, find nearby theaters, and coordinate outings with friends through integrated messaging features. It also facilitates the organization of meetup groups for movie viewing. Additionally, MovieLaLa engages users by sending personalized text messages and emails containing trailers and promotional content tailored to individual film preferences. Incorporated in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, MovieLaLa also serves as a marketing platform for movie marketers to enhance awareness and engagement for upcoming releases. The company has received funding from notable investors in the entertainment industry, which could potentially reinforce the connection between Hollywood and Silicon Valley amidst challenges posed by digital piracy. As of early 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of GfyCat, Inc.
SeatSafe is the exclusive licensee of Mitek’s image capture technology for event ticketing. With more than 26 million mobile deposit users across 2,500 banks, Mitek is the industry leader in mobile banking and mobile image capture technology. SeatSafe is revolutionizing the way ticket holders move event tickets using mobile devices. Our mobile event ticketing tools increase engagement with team, venue and event apps and empower ticket holders to securely and seamlessly sell, transfer and donate tickets on their mobile devices. SeatSafe is a must-have mobile device solution and a necessary bridge from paper to mobile tickets on a global scale. Happier homes for tickets are just a snap away.
AlwaysOn strives at being the first media brand to identify the sweet spots in the market, where technology innovation is disrupting behavior and creating explosive new entrepreneurial opportunities for both startups and big businesses. The centerpiece of AO's editorial efforts is researching and publishing its annual Top Private Company lists: The AO Global 250 (previously the AO100, our overall top list), the OnMedia 100 (advertising & marketing), OnHollywood 100 (entertainment), GoingGreen 100 (greentech).
DanceOn, Inc. is a digital media company based in Encino, California, that focuses on dance-related entertainment. Founded in 2010, it serves both dancers and non-dancers by providing a platform for dance shows, news, and community programming. DanceOn connects music and pop culture through multi-platform storytelling, reaching a millennial audience with its diverse and influencer-driven content. The network boasts over 4 billion views and more than 25 million subscribers, highlighting the significant impact of dance in popular music. Notable productions include acclaimed series like "The Edge" and the highly successful "Dance Showdown," which has garnered over 75 million views across three seasons. DanceOn also engages in campaigns that promote viral dance hits, empowering creators in the digital landscape. Co-founded by Amanda Taylor, Madonna, and others, DanceOn continues to enrich the dance community and enhance the visibility of dance in the entertainment industry.
Trailerpop Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that has created a mobile platform for game-driven movie discovery, primarily available on iOS and Android devices. The platform offers a fun and social way for entertainment fans to discover premium content, featuring curated channels that include over 20,000 high-definition film trailers along with trivia, friendly competition, and rewards. Trailerpop has attracted more than 500,000 users and is well-received by both critics and audiences. The app caters to a diverse range of movie enthusiasts, providing lists created by friends, celebrities, and various tastemakers. Additionally, Trailerpop integrates with major movie rental, streaming, purchasing, and ticketing services, enhancing the user experience by allowing seamless access to content.
Reverb Technologies, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in language resources and content analysis. It provides Wordnik, an online dictionary that offers comprehensive definitions, example sentences, related words, and multimedia content such as images and tweets. In addition to the dictionary, Reverb enables users to create lists, comment, and record pronunciations. The company also caters to publishers by delivering relevant content to enhance audience engagement and offers solutions for developers, including infrastructure software and an open-source community to support application development. Reverb's technologies focus on personalization and recommendation systems, helping organizations understand user preferences and extract meaningful insights from content. Founded in 2008 and based in San Mateo, California, Reverb Technologies operates as a subsidiary of News Distribution Network, Inc. after rebranding from its original name, Alphabeticall Inc., in 2009.
Reputation.com, Inc. specializes in online reputation management solutions for businesses and individuals, operating both in the United States and internationally. The company offers a comprehensive platform that provides tools for managing negative search results, personal data removal, and executive privacy, along with services tailored for local search listings, online reviews, social media management, surveys, and analytics. Their offerings include advanced features like Reputation Score X, which merges performance metrics with prescriptive analytics, and Feedback Anywhere, an integration platform for customer feedback. Additionally, the company provides mobile applications for clients to engage with customer reviews and social media. With a focus on enhancing operational efficiency and customer service, Reputation.com serves a diverse range of sectors, including automotive, healthcare, hospitality, and retail. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company was previously known as ReputationDefender, Inc. before rebranding in 2011.
Consumer Brands, LLC provides platform development, workflow automation, machine learning, and content services. The company focuses on consumer and healthcare information, products, and services. It offers healthcare information in the areas of mental health, aging, and cosmetic and wellness. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Newport Beach, California.
Moda Operandi, Inc. is an online retailer and e-commerce platform that specializes in fashion products, providing a curated selection of clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, home goods, bridal items, and accessories for men, women, and children. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, the company connects consumers with both established and emerging designers through its unique model of online trunk shows, allowing customers to preorder products. With a diverse portfolio of over 1,000 designers and a robust global network of showrooms and personal stylists, Moda Operandi ships to more than 125 countries, facilitating a seamless shopping experience for fashion enthusiasts worldwide.
Private Equity Round in 2012
Chegg, Inc. operates a direct-to-student learning platform that assists students from high school through college and into their careers. The company provides a range of tools aimed at helping students succeed academically and save on educational materials. Chegg Services includes digital products like Chegg Study, which aids in mastering challenging concepts, and Chegg Writing, which assists in formatting citations for written work. The platform also features Chegg Tutors, connecting students with live tutors, and Chegg Math Solver, a tool for solving math problems step-by-step. Additionally, Chegg offers Thinkful, a platform providing professional courses in fields such as software engineering and data science. Other services include college admission assistance, scholarship services, and the renting and selling of print and eTextbooks. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Chegg aims to enhance the educational experience and improve student outcomes.
Spotflux, Inc. develops Virtual Private Network (VPN) software that prioritizes user privacy and security online. Launched in March 2012, the company's solution allows users to bypass internet censorship, avoid network surveillance, and access content restricted by geographic location. Spotflux's technology employs advanced methods to evade deep packet inspection, enabling users worldwide to counteract censorship effectively. The application offers a user-friendly and secure connection to the internet by fully encrypting web traffic and removing tracking cookies and viruses through cloud-based calculations, ensuring a seamless experience without compromising device performance. Based in Brooklyn, New York, Spotflux aims to protect the digital privacy of its users across various devices.
Spotflux, Inc. develops Virtual Private Network (VPN) software that prioritizes user privacy and security online. Launched in March 2012, the company's solution allows users to bypass internet censorship, avoid network surveillance, and access content restricted by geographic location. Spotflux's technology employs advanced methods to evade deep packet inspection, enabling users worldwide to counteract censorship effectively. The application offers a user-friendly and secure connection to the internet by fully encrypting web traffic and removing tracking cookies and viruses through cloud-based calculations, ensuring a seamless experience without compromising device performance. Based in Brooklyn, New York, Spotflux aims to protect the digital privacy of its users across various devices.
Yowza!!, an innovative application designed to save consumers money and stimulate retail businesses, is now available on the Apple App Store. Yowza!! is a free application for iPhone and iPod touch that removes the need for consumers to clip coupons or print out e-mails with promo codes because all of the deals are now offered direct to the user’s device. Users simply show the relevant barcode from their digital coupon at checkout to redeem the associated discount on their purchase. On January 1, 2014, Yowza!! was purchased by Spindle, Inc.
Reverb Technologies, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in language resources and content analysis. It provides Wordnik, an online dictionary that offers comprehensive definitions, example sentences, related words, and multimedia content such as images and tweets. In addition to the dictionary, Reverb enables users to create lists, comment, and record pronunciations. The company also caters to publishers by delivering relevant content to enhance audience engagement and offers solutions for developers, including infrastructure software and an open-source community to support application development. Reverb's technologies focus on personalization and recommendation systems, helping organizations understand user preferences and extract meaningful insights from content. Founded in 2008 and based in San Mateo, California, Reverb Technologies operates as a subsidiary of News Distribution Network, Inc. after rebranding from its original name, Alphabeticall Inc., in 2009.
Chegg, Inc. operates a direct-to-student learning platform that assists students from high school through college and into their careers. The company provides a range of tools aimed at helping students succeed academically and save on educational materials. Chegg Services includes digital products like Chegg Study, which aids in mastering challenging concepts, and Chegg Writing, which assists in formatting citations for written work. The platform also features Chegg Tutors, connecting students with live tutors, and Chegg Math Solver, a tool for solving math problems step-by-step. Additionally, Chegg offers Thinkful, a platform providing professional courses in fields such as software engineering and data science. Other services include college admission assistance, scholarship services, and the renting and selling of print and eTextbooks. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Chegg aims to enhance the educational experience and improve student outcomes.
Ranker, LLC operates as a digital media company provides rankings online. It offers rankings on people, such as actors, celebrity facts, historical figures, musicians, and politicians; entertainment, which include anime, gaming, movies, music, and TV; sports that include athletes, baseball, basketball, football, and soccer; culture, including food, relationships, travel and thought provoking; and channels. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Los Angeles, California.
Pulse delivers your brand message directly to consumers through face-to-face interactions with the health + wellness influencers they trust the most. Their PulseConnect collective of health and wellness influencers provides a dynamic platform for engaging with trusted professionals who drive consumer purchase decisions on a daily basis.
Reverb Technologies, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in language resources and content analysis. It provides Wordnik, an online dictionary that offers comprehensive definitions, example sentences, related words, and multimedia content such as images and tweets. In addition to the dictionary, Reverb enables users to create lists, comment, and record pronunciations. The company also caters to publishers by delivering relevant content to enhance audience engagement and offers solutions for developers, including infrastructure software and an open-source community to support application development. Reverb's technologies focus on personalization and recommendation systems, helping organizations understand user preferences and extract meaningful insights from content. Founded in 2008 and based in San Mateo, California, Reverb Technologies operates as a subsidiary of News Distribution Network, Inc. after rebranding from its original name, Alphabeticall Inc., in 2009.
Reputation.com, Inc. specializes in online reputation management solutions for businesses and individuals, operating both in the United States and internationally. The company offers a comprehensive platform that provides tools for managing negative search results, personal data removal, and executive privacy, along with services tailored for local search listings, online reviews, social media management, surveys, and analytics. Their offerings include advanced features like Reputation Score X, which merges performance metrics with prescriptive analytics, and Feedback Anywhere, an integration platform for customer feedback. Additionally, the company provides mobile applications for clients to engage with customer reviews and social media. With a focus on enhancing operational efficiency and customer service, Reputation.com serves a diverse range of sectors, including automotive, healthcare, hospitality, and retail. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company was previously known as ReputationDefender, Inc. before rebranding in 2011.
Precision Light, Inc. is a medical device company that specializes in creating imaging systems designed to simulate the outcomes of aesthetic medical procedures. The company focuses on breast, facial, and body imaging technologies, providing tools that aid in visualizing the results of various plastic surgery interventions. By offering these advanced imaging solutions, Precision Light aims to enhance the decision-making process for both patients and medical professionals in the field of aesthetic medicine.
Pinterest, Inc. operates as a visual discovery engine, enabling users to find inspiration across a range of interests, including recipes, home décor, travel, and creative projects. Launched in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the platform allows users to save and organize images on personalized boards, facilitating the discovery of ideas tailored to individual tastes. Users can follow others and re-post or "pin" items, fostering a community of creativity and sharing. With over 150 million monthly users, Pinterest serves as a popular tool for visual bookmarking and inspiration, employing more than 1,000 people to enhance user experience and engagement.
Innotas provides cloud-based IT governance and project portfolio management solutions designed for IT organizations. Their platform enables effective management of strategic initiatives by streamlining project requests, resources, budgets, and overall project management. Key features of Innotas's offerings include analytics, prioritization, project request management, and financial management, all designed to enhance visibility and focus on high-return projects. The cloud-based nature of the service eliminates the need for upfront capital investments and reduces costs related to implementation, maintenance, and upgrades, allowing for deployment within four to six weeks. This agility and scalability empower organizations to deliver IT projects on time and within budget, ultimately achieving a desirable return on investment.
Mogreet, founded in 2006 and acquired by Payvia in 2013, is a leading text message marketing platform that specializes in delivering branded rich media to mobile devices through MMS. Based in Venice, California, Mogreet provides services to various sectors including entertainment, media, retail, consumer products, healthcare, and real estate, enabling them to reach a global audience of 2 billion consumers across over 175 countries. The company developed Mogreet Express, a self-service MMS messaging platform designed for small businesses to enhance customer engagement through multimedia messages. Additionally, Mogreet offers APIs that allow developers to integrate SMS and MMS messaging capabilities into their applications, facilitating the delivery of high-quality video, images, and audio. Originally starting as a mobile greetings service, Mogreet has evolved into a comprehensive mobile messaging platform that supports a range of media formats, making it a key player in mobile marketing solutions.
Clickable, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in sales and marketing ROI reporting and automation solutions. Acquired by Brand Networks in 2019, Clickable offers a platform designed to track marketing ROI throughout the customer lifecycle, from audience activation to retention and advocacy. The platform integrates data from various sources, including social media, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, and marketing analytics, to create a customizable business intelligence dashboard. This enables marketers and advertisers to visualize and analyze data effectively, facilitating informed decisions regarding marketing placements and spending. Clickable serves a diverse client base, ranging from Fortune 50 companies to mid-market agencies, and aims to streamline the process of managing search and social advertising campaigns. Established in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, Clickable has undergone significant transitions, including previous ownership by LookSmart and substantial investments to enhance its data infrastructure.
Etsy is an e-commerce platform and mobile application specializing in the buying and selling of handmade and vintage items. Launched in June 2005 by Robert Kalin, Haim Schoppik, Jared Tarbell, and Chris Maguire, it is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. The platform features a diverse range of product categories, including clothing and accessories, jewelry, craft supplies, wedding items, home decor, and vintage goods. As a notable player in the online marketplace, Etsy operates in several countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Australia, and Canada. With a consolidated gross merchandise volume of $13.2 billion in 2023, Etsy has established itself as a significant entity in the e-commerce sector, facilitating connections between over 96 million buyers and 9 million sellers. The company generates revenue through listing fees, commissions on sales, advertising services, payment processing, and shipping label sales.
Innotas provides cloud-based IT governance and project portfolio management solutions designed for IT organizations. Their platform enables effective management of strategic initiatives by streamlining project requests, resources, budgets, and overall project management. Key features of Innotas's offerings include analytics, prioritization, project request management, and financial management, all designed to enhance visibility and focus on high-return projects. The cloud-based nature of the service eliminates the need for upfront capital investments and reduces costs related to implementation, maintenance, and upgrades, allowing for deployment within four to six weeks. This agility and scalability empower organizations to deliver IT projects on time and within budget, ultimately achieving a desirable return on investment.
MaxPreps is America's Source for High School Sports. They are proud to be involved with America's hometown heroes – the young men and women working hard to improve their skills, place team above self, and serve as inspirations to their local communities. MaxPreps aspires to cover every team, every game and every player. They do this in partnership with nearly 25,000 varsity coaches throughout the United States.
Contactual specializes in hosted contact center solutions, offering a modern alternative to traditional call centers that typically require significant hardware installations and complex software maintenance. The company provides its OnDemand Contact Center as a software-as-a-service model, allowing organizations to manage customer interactions efficiently without the burden of large upfront investments. This approach enables users to pay only for the services they require, ensuring flexibility and ease of implementation. Additionally, Contactual offers Business Continuity Assurance, a disaster recovery service that helps contact centers prepare for outages by duplicating existing interactive voice response systems and call processing operations. Established in 2000, Contactual is recognized for its innovative technologies, including a patented skills-based routing algorithm and a patent-pending Advanced Virtual Tenant Architecture, which differentiate it in the market.
Acquired by BlackBerry Limited, Provides enterprise voice mobility solutions for companies in the United States and internationally.
MaxPreps is America's Source for High School Sports. They are proud to be involved with America's hometown heroes – the young men and women working hard to improve their skills, place team above self, and serve as inspirations to their local communities. MaxPreps aspires to cover every team, every game and every player. They do this in partnership with nearly 25,000 varsity coaches throughout the United States.
Maxthon is an innovative software company that develops superior web browsers.
T-RAM Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in memory products utilizing its proprietary Thin-Capacitively-Coupled-Thyristor (TCCT) technology. This innovative approach enables the production of memory cells that are significantly smaller—one-fourth to one-eighth the size—compared to traditional 6T-SRAM technology. By leveraging its TCCT technology, T-RAM Semiconductor aims to deliver higher density and lower-cost High Performance Synchronous SRAM solutions. These products are designed to meet the discrete and embedded memory requirements of high-performance computer servers, networking, and telecommunications sectors.
Sensory is a company with over 25 years of experience in developing innovative applications for machine learning and embedded artificial intelligence. It has pioneered always-listening speech recognition technologies, including flexible wake words, extensive vocabulary speech recognition, and natural language understanding, which are integral to the current voice technology landscape. Additionally, Sensory offers biometric recognition solutions that enhance user authentication processes for devices and digital transactions, making them faster and more secure. Its technologies are utilized across various sectors, such as automotive, home appliances, entertainment, the Internet of Things, mobile phones, and wearables, with over two billion units deployed in leading consumer products and software applications. By focusing on edge-based solutions, Sensory enables clients to create experiences that function without Wi-Fi, ensuring privacy and reducing reliance on cloud services.