Royal De Boer
Acquisition in 2022
Royal De Boer is a manufacturer of livestock housing materials and barn equipment located in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. The company specializes in producing a range of products designed to support modern farming practices, including feed fences, cubicles, ventilation systems, cow handling equipment, and manure management solutions. By focusing on innovative technologies, Royal De Boer aims to facilitate ease in farming operations, helping farmers to enhance efficiency and productivity in livestock management.
David Energy
Series A in 2022
David Energy is an innovative energy company that specializes in transforming electricity consumption, management, and trading through advanced technology. It develops an energy management platform designed for customers with behind-the-meter (BTM) assets, enabling them to select optimal energy solutions tailored to their specific building and consumption profiles. By integrating software and hardware solutions, David Energy assists businesses in designing, installing, and financing various BTM assets while leveraging sophisticated machine learning algorithms. This approach not only empowers consumers to reduce their energy bills but also enhances their control over energy usage. Through smart energy management and the integration of renewable energy sources, David Energy is committed to promoting a sustainable and efficient energy future.
CattleEye
Seed Round in 2021
CattleEye, founded in 2019 in the United States, specializes in manufacturing autonomous livestock monitoring systems. The company offers a cloud-based artificial intelligence platform that interprets and analyzes visual imagery of livestock using web cameras and other vision detection equipment. This solution identifies and measures various indicators such as gait, mobility scores, and other behavioral signs, providing farmers with comprehensive insights into the performance and welfare of their cows.
Avid Technology Group
Acquisition in 2021
AVID is a leader in the design and manufacturing of smart electrified ancillary and advanced thermal management systems. AVID’s innovative technology is used by leading manufacturers of heavy-duty and high-performance electric and hybrid vehicle powertrains to improve conventional engine efficiency through efficient thermal management, lubrication and electrified ancillary systems. AVID’s ability to support programs from concept to production is demonstrated through a growing global customer base of leading vehicle manufacturers, tier 1 suppliers and heavy-duty fleet operators.
Hyperdrive Innovation
Acquisition in 2021
Hyperdrive Innovation Limited is a company based in Sunderland, United Kingdom, that specializes in the development, manufacturing, and sale of lithium-ion battery technology. Founded in 2012, it focuses on providing innovative solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), electric vehicles, and battery energy storage systems, catering to both residential and commercial sectors. Hyperdrive Innovation's capabilities encompass the entire process from design through integration to scalable manufacturing, allowing it to deliver high-performance battery solutions tailored for challenging applications. This comprehensive approach enables clients to gain a competitive edge in the marketplace by consistently offering advanced energy solutions.
Encycle
Venture Round in 2021
Encycle Corporation specializes in wireless electrical demand management solutions for commercial and industrial facilities. Based in Toronto with offices in California and the UK, the company offers automated demand response controllers that manage peak electrical demand across various building equipment types. Their products are installed directly or via distributors in California and New York, serving clients such as retail stores, office buildings, distribution centers, and food processing plants. Encycle's strategic partnership with Ayla Networks enhances its product offerings. Founded in 2005, the company changed its name from REGEN Energy Inc. to Encycle Corporation in 2015.
Riptide IO
Acquisition in 2021
Riptide IO Inc. is a cloud-based application developer focused on modernizing building management. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, the company provides solutions that facilitate the management of smart buildings. Key offerings include BrightWorks, a comprehensive application for controlling building operations; BrightEdge, an integration hub for smart building technologies; and BrightMinds, which specializes in smart solutions. Riptide IO's platform enhances visibility, automation, and control over various building systems, such as air conditioning, lighting, and sensors, allowing operators to efficiently manage their assets remotely. Additionally, the company engages in device management, protocol development, and data acquisition to support enterprise-level integration, helping large businesses transition to an internet-based, data-driven landscape in the realm of integrated device management.
Axiom Cloud
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Axiom Cloud, based in Oakland, California, specializes in providing artificial intelligence solutions for commercial refrigeration applications, primarily serving supermarkets across North America. The company's platform focuses on power management and maintenance, offering tools like the Virtual Technician, which predicts equipment failures before they occur, and the Virtual Battery, which optimizes energy use by pre-cooling cases and intelligently managing compressor loads. Axiom Cloud targets the retail grocery sector, charging customers an initial setup fee for installing and configuring their IoT platform, along with recurring subscription fees for cloud-based software applications. The company was founded in 2014.