Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is a prominent law firm based in Palo Alto, California, established in 1961. The firm specializes in providing legal services to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises, representing clients across various stages of development, from startups to large multinational corporations. It also advises venture capital and private equity firms, as well as investment banks. The firm's comprehensive range of services includes corporate law and governance, public and private securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, securities litigation, intellectual property litigation, antitrust matters, joint ventures, technology licensing, taxation, and employment law. Wilson Sonsini is recognized for its expertise in addressing the complex legal challenges faced by its clients, which span diverse industries such as information technology, life sciences, energy, media, communications, retail, and financial services.

Michael Danaher JD

Partner, Corporate

110 past transactions

SingleFile

Series A in 2025
SingleFile Technologies develops legal and compliance management software designed to streamline administrative tasks for companies and law firms. Its software facilitates the completion of reports, the management of filings, and the maintenance of internal records, helping clients efficiently manage compliance activities. By reducing waste, minimizing errors, and preventing missed deadlines, SingleFile enables organizations to save time and maintain good standing with legal requirements.

General Proximity Bio

Seed Round in 2025
General Proximity Bio is an innovative biotech company focused on advancing proximity medicine. The company aims to develop next-generation drugs that utilize and activate existing cellular machinery to treat a range of harmful human diseases. By pioneering this approach, General Proximity Bio envisions a transformative future for medicine, enhancing treatment options and improving patient outcomes through targeted therapeutic strategies.

nChroma Bio

Venture Round in 2024
nChroma Bio is a biotechnology company specializing in targeted genetic medicine. It operates an integrated product engine for safe, accurate, and targeted in vivo administration, aiming to overcome limitations of current genetic medicine techniques. The company focuses on liver-targeted therapies, initially for chronic hepatitis B and D, leveraging epigenetics to enable precise and specific gene regulation. This approach allows for therapies with programmable tissue specificity, potentially offering durable and targeted cures for the liver and other organs.

Yolo Bank

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Yolo Bank is a fintech company that uses artificial intelligence to help universities minimize tuition defaults. This approach increases revenue for educational institutions and benefits students. We offer a SaaS for bad debt management and a dedicated digital account for students to manage their monthly payments.

Ducky

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Ducky is a technology company that specializes in AI-driven automation for customer support teams. Its core product is an AI-managed retrieval system, designed to integrate contextual information into large language model applications. This platform offers features such as semantic and hybrid search, low-latency indexing, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) integration, and query reranking. It enables software developers to implement scalable, context-aware AI systems without building custom infrastructure, and also provides a software development kit, real-time results visualization, and agent compatibility.

SingleFile

Seed Round in 2024
SingleFile Technologies develops legal and compliance management software designed to streamline administrative tasks for companies and law firms. Its software facilitates the completion of reports, the management of filings, and the maintenance of internal records, helping clients efficiently manage compliance activities. By reducing waste, minimizing errors, and preventing missed deadlines, SingleFile enables organizations to save time and maintain good standing with legal requirements.

Bench IQ

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Bench IQ is a technology company that provides an AI-powered assistant for elite law firms and litigators. Its platform offers unparalleled insights into the decision-making patterns of judges, enabling attorneys to anticipate potential case outcomes and develop more effective strategies. By analyzing judges' rulings, the platform helps lawyers identify the most persuasive arguments and gain a strategic advantage in their cases.

Slice Global

Seed Round in 2024
Slice Global is a developer of a global equity management platform that automates and simplifies the process of employee equity grants. The platform is designed to assist companies in issuing equity to their teams across various countries while ensuring compliance with local regulations. Key features include continuous global compliance, global tax optimization, and secure automation of the equity lifecycle. By utilizing Slice Global's services, companies can effectively manage employee equity, mitigate tax penalties for their employees, and enhance their overall equity management processes.

Artera

Venture Round in 2024
Artera develops medical artificial intelligence tests that personalize therapy for cancer patients. Its tests predict therapeutic benefits and prognosticate patient outcomes. The Artera platform is purely software, and runs on digital images of H&E histopathology images as part of routine clinical care.

AM Batteries

Series B in 2023
AM Batteries is a manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries based in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, established in 2016. The company specializes in an innovative solvent-free electrode manufacturing technology that addresses the issues associated with traditional solvent-based methods. By employing dry electrode manufacturing, AM Batteries enhances the efficiency of battery production by eliminating the need for solvent recovery and drying processes. This advancement not only reduces energy consumption during manufacturing but also has the potential to yield batteries that offer faster charging, increased energy output, and lower overall costs.

Cytonus Therapeutics

Series A in 2023
Cytonus Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company founded in 2018 and located in Columbus, Ohio. The company specializes in developing immune-oncology and gene therapies aimed at addressing devastating and rare diseases. Cytonus employs a synthetic biology approach through its proprietary Cargocyte technology, which enables precision delivery of therapeutics and in vivo production of innovative treatments. By integrating AI-driven drug discovery methods, Cytonus is focused on creating first-in-class therapeutics to treat immune-related disorders effectively.

Afterparty

Venture Round in 2023
Afterparty is a technology company based in Los Angeles, California, that launched in 2021. It has developed a Web3 platform designed to empower creators in the music industry to directly monetize their relationships with fans and supporters. By providing tools that facilitate the hosting of token-gated experiences in both the metaverse and real life, Afterparty enables creators to foster and maintain direct connections with their communities. The company's platform aims to enhance the music creator economy by offering innovative ways for artists to engage with their audiences while generating revenue.

COHART

Seed Round in 2023
Cohart is a global platform designed to connect creators and collectors within the art community, enhancing the experience of discovering and collecting art. The company offers a vertical marketplace that allows artists to build their storefronts and engage directly with their audiences through features such as chats, live-streams, and intimate discussions. Users can establish relationships with their favorite artists and curate their collections with confidence, utilizing tools for purchasing and managing art pieces. Additionally, Cohart facilitates the sharing and reselling of artworks, enabling collectors to proudly display their acquisitions and foster a communal experience around art appreciation and commerce.

Lexion

Series B in 2023
Lexion is a Seattle-based company that specializes in developing a software-as-a-service application for contract management. Utilizing artificial intelligence and natural language processing, Lexion's system automatically reads, interprets, and organizes corporate contracts, identifying key terms such as termination notices, renewal dates, and payment obligations. The platform consolidates all contracts into a unified hub, allowing businesses to gain insights and effectively manage their legal documents. By integrating various business, storage, and signature systems, Lexion enables companies to streamline their contract processes, saving time and reducing costs while ensuring that critical contract obligations are automatically tracked and maintained.

Delta40

Seed Round in 2023
Delta40 is the venture studio that invests in African female entrepreneurs involved in energy, agriculture and mobility sectors.

SonoThera

Series A in 2022
SonoThera is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative genetic therapies using ultrasound technology. The company's mission is to create non-viral genetic medicines that address the root causes of human diseases. SonoThera specializes in ultrasound-guided nonviral gene therapy, aiming to provide effective treatments for conditions that currently have suboptimal or no available treatments. By leveraging this approach, SonoThera seeks to enhance the health and quality of life for millions of people worldwide.

Insilico Medicine

Series D in 2022
Insilico Medicine, Inc. is a biotechnology company that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to transform drug discovery, biomarker development, and aging research. Founded in 2014 and based in Baltimore, Maryland, the company has established itself as a pioneer in applying advanced AI techniques, such as generative adversarial networks and reinforcement learning, to create novel molecular structures for various diseases, including cancer and age-related conditions. Insilico Medicine operates an integrated platform that covers all stages of drug discovery, from initial research to clinical trial analysis. Its projects include Pharma.AI, which offers machine learning services to various sectors, and Young.AI, a platform focused on aging predictors. The company also pursues internal drug discovery initiatives targeting diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, and has partnered with Life Extension to produce nutraceutical products utilizing deep learning and bioinformatics. Additionally, Insilico Medicine provides consumer applications aimed at enhancing health and longevity.

Miga

Seed Round in 2022
Miga is a virtual cardiometabolic clinic founded by Jarrad Aguirre, MD, and Dre Limberopoulos. The company focuses on improving heart health through a unique combination of consumer products and healthcare delivery services. Miga offers at-home blood pressure monitoring via a mobile app, telemedicine consultations, mail-order pharmacy, and lifestyle coaching. These services are designed to help patients manage conditions such as obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia, ultimately aiming to prevent premature heart attacks and strokes.

Captain Experiences

Seed Round in 2022
Captain Experiences is an Austin-based company that simplifies the booking of outdoor sports trips, initially focusing on fishing and adventure experiences. The platform enables users to search for thousands of guided trips based on various criteria such as location, group size, target species, and price. With a mission to make the outdoors accessible to everyone, Captain Experiences offers a seamless online booking experience and connects customers with knowledgeable guides, referred to as "Damn Good Guides." The company aims to expand its offerings beyond fishing and hunting to encompass a wider range of outdoor sports and destinations, ensuring that users can easily and safely book their desired adventures.

NextVivo

Seed Round in 2021
NextVivo is a biotech company focused on advancing drug development through its innovative immune organoid technology platform. The company aims to create safer and more effective therapies by utilizing immune-competent, human-derived models. Its technology involves the use of miniature 3D cell cultures, known as organoids, which accurately replicate the composition, structure, and function of human tissue. This unique approach allows for the modeling of both humoral and cellular immune responses outside the human body. By enabling the testing of pre-clinical candidates on ex vivo human tissue models, NextVivo facilitates the identification of the most promising therapies for clinical development, thereby enhancing the drug discovery process.

Humane

Series B in 2021
Humane is a company focused on developing consumer hardware and software that prioritize a natural and human-centered experience. By integrating innovative design with advanced engineering, Humane aims to create technology that enhances human interaction and collaboration. The company emphasizes the importance of crafting products that serve the needs of individuals, positioning itself as a leader in the evolution of computing. Through its commitment to developing technology that feels familiar and intuitive, Humane seeks to facilitate meaningful connections between people and devices, ultimately shaping the future of human-computer interaction.

Playbook

Seed Round in 2021
Playbook organizes, shares, and collaborates on creative files and projects with clients and teams. In addition to integrating current storage and streamlining file management, the company's software can automatically import, tag, and organize creative files, allowing clients to maintain their blogs and websites without worrying about file management.

Andes

Series A in 2021
Andes Ag, Inc., founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing microbe-based seed technologies aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture. The company leverages beneficial microbes that have naturally co-evolved with plants over millennia. Through scientific research and advanced predictive software powered by artificial intelligence, Andes creates customized microbe-based formulations designed to enhance crop yields, accelerate growth, and enable cultivation in traditionally unsuitable lands. These solutions also aim to reduce the reliance on fertilizers and pesticides, helping farmers address the challenges posed by global climate change. Andes is positioned to contribute significantly to a new green revolution, fostering responsible and environmentally friendly agricultural practices.

Lexion

Series A in 2021
Lexion is a Seattle-based company that specializes in developing a software-as-a-service application for contract management. Utilizing artificial intelligence and natural language processing, Lexion's system automatically reads, interprets, and organizes corporate contracts, identifying key terms such as termination notices, renewal dates, and payment obligations. The platform consolidates all contracts into a unified hub, allowing businesses to gain insights and effectively manage their legal documents. By integrating various business, storage, and signature systems, Lexion enables companies to streamline their contract processes, saving time and reducing costs while ensuring that critical contract obligations are automatically tracked and maintained.

Wander

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Wander is a company that specializes in creating smart homes designed for vacations and workcations. It focuses on selecting and acquiring properties in attractive locations, which are then enhanced and managed to meet high standards. This approach allows customers to enjoy the flexibility of living and working from desirable settings, providing them with an opportunity to experience the world while maintaining their professional responsibilities. Through its curated offerings, Wander aims to facilitate seamless and enjoyable stays in well-appointed homes.

Crowdz

Series A in 2020
Crowdz is a company focused on modernizing the traditional trade finance industry through innovative technology. Its invoicing software automates product search and sourcing, streamlines commercial transactions, and enhances predictive data analytics. By digitizing receivables on-chain, Crowdz enables small and midsize enterprises to access business financing, fostering their ability to compete both locally and globally. The company has auto risk-rated $4.2 billion in receivables, allowing funders to make informed decisions that align with their investment strategies. To date, over $93 million has been financed through Crowdz's platform. The firm's customer and investor base includes notable entities such as Citibank, Barclays, and Meta, contributing to its total investment of over $28 million.

Earthly Technologies

Seed Round in 2020
Earthly Technologies, Inc. is an open-source platform specializing in build automation for the post-container era. Founded in 2020 and based in Redwood City, California, the company has developed an array of tools that simplify continuous integration and deployment processes. Its primary product, the Earthly framework, enables developers to create repeatable builds that can run in any environment. The platform supports the creation of Docker images and various artifacts, such as binaries and packages, while also allowing for parallel processing and dependency management from multiple directories. Additionally, Earthly provides Earthly CI, a fast and efficient continuous integration platform, as well as Earthly Satellites, a remote build runner compatible with any CI system. By streamlining these development processes, Earthly Technologies aims to enhance efficiency and consistency in software development.

Swiftmile

Series A in 2020
Swiftmile, Inc. is a company that specializes in the manufacture and operation of smart parking and charging solutions for light electric vehicles, including e-scooters and e-bikes. Established in 2015 and headquartered in San Carlos, California, Swiftmile provides a platform that features solar-powered locking, docking, and charging stations suitable for both shared and privately owned vehicles. These stations can be installed on public or private properties and are designed for a diverse range of clients, including municipalities, workplaces, transit authorities, schools, and retail centers. Additionally, Swiftmile's stations are equipped with outdoor digital displays that can showcase revenue-generating advertisements, transit schedules, and public service announcements, allowing clients to effectively manage and monitor vehicle usage through a unified system.

BioSkryb Genomics

Seed Round in 2020
BioSkryb Genomics is an innovative organization focused on advancing single-cell molecular discovery and analysis. The company has developed cutting-edge tools for single-cell whole genome and whole transcriptome amplification, enabling scientists and clinicians to obtain detailed insights into the genome, transcriptome, and proteome of individual cells. This technology allows for a deeper understanding of the mechanisms and drivers behind complex diseases, facilitating improved disease management and research. By leveraging cellular heterogeneity, BioSkryb Genomics aims to enhance the ability of medical researchers to elucidate pathological mechanisms at a single-cell level.

Zadar Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Zadar Labs specializes in developing advanced imaging radar sensors aimed at enhancing the capabilities of autonomous robots. The company's technology addresses the gap between sensing hardware and perception software by integrating flexible, open-access sensors with proprietary signal and data processing techniques. This innovative approach allows for improved radar performance, offering high resolution and precision. As a result, Zadar Labs enables automated robotics to navigate safely around humans, other robots, and static objects across various environments and surfaces.

SingleFile

Seed Round in 2019
SingleFile Technologies develops legal and compliance management software designed to streamline administrative tasks for companies and law firms. Its software facilitates the completion of reports, the management of filings, and the maintenance of internal records, helping clients efficiently manage compliance activities. By reducing waste, minimizing errors, and preventing missed deadlines, SingleFile enables organizations to save time and maintain good standing with legal requirements.

Lexion

Seed Round in 2019
Lexion is a Seattle-based company that specializes in developing a software-as-a-service application for contract management. Utilizing artificial intelligence and natural language processing, Lexion's system automatically reads, interprets, and organizes corporate contracts, identifying key terms such as termination notices, renewal dates, and payment obligations. The platform consolidates all contracts into a unified hub, allowing businesses to gain insights and effectively manage their legal documents. By integrating various business, storage, and signature systems, Lexion enables companies to streamline their contract processes, saving time and reducing costs while ensuring that critical contract obligations are automatically tracked and maintained.

DotLab

Series A in 2019
DotLab is a women's healthcare technology company focused on the diagnosis of endometriosis. It has developed a non-invasive diagnostic tool that utilizes biomarkers and machine learning to identify active endometriosis. This innovative approach addresses the complexities associated with the disease's heterogeneity by employing a multi-analyte, algorithmic strategy. Through its technology, DotLab aims to enable early diagnosis and facilitate timely treatment for women suffering from endometriosis, thereby transforming the management and understanding of the condition.

BioFactura

Series B in 2019
BioFactura, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Frederick, Maryland, focused on the development and manufacturing of high-value biosimilars, biodefense medical countermeasures, and novel drugs tailored to client specifications. Established in 2001, BioFactura utilizes its proprietary StableFast Biomanufacturing Platform, which allows for the rapid generation of stable cell lines, to enhance the efficiency and quality of biopharmaceutical production. This innovative platform is characterized by its chemically-defined, serum- and cholesterol-free production medium, modular expression vectors, and a proprietary growth supplement, enabling the development of clonal production cell lines capable of yielding significant quantities of product in a short timeframe. In addition to its core manufacturing capabilities, BioFactura offers a range of services including expression system development, purification process development, and custom analytical development, alongside research and consulting services.

GRO Biosciences

Seed Round in 2019
GRO Biosciences is a biotechnology company focused on developing advanced protein therapeutics to address various health conditions, including diabetes, growth disorders, and autoimmunity. The company employs innovative technologies in computational protein design and synthetic biology, which enable it to create genomically recoded strains of bacteria capable of incorporating non-standard amino acids into proteins. This approach enhances the properties of the proteins, resulting in increased potency, stability, and targeted delivery. Through its technology platform, GRO Biosciences aims to provide improved treatment options across multiple disease classes, contributing to advancements in medical therapeutics.

Loop Genomics

Series A in 2018
Loop Genomics is a platform technology for long-read DNA sequencing. Loop Genomics technology transforms short-read DNA sequencers into high-throughput, long-read, single-molecule DNA sequencing machines. Loop Genomics long-read DNA sequencing technology provides phased sequencing solutions across a diverse repertoire of research and clinical applications. Sequencing of partial rRNA gene sequences results in reduced phylogenetic resolution. Full-length, high-throughput, phased sequencing that covers all 16S variable regions is becoming the gold standard for profiling the microbiome. Achieve the highest resolution microbial community profiling with long-read, next-generation sequencing of the microbiome. Characterizing polymorphisms in HLA genes inside and outside of the protein-coding regions is important for organ transplantation compatibility testing and for strengthening causality association studies. The length of homologous sequences between HLA alleles extends beyond the capabilities of short-read sequencing platforms, resulting in diploid ambiguities and a reliance on imputation. Sequence full-length HLA DNA and/or RNA with phased, high throughput, long-read sequencing that resolves allelic discrimination and diploid ambiguity. Viral genetic variability is a major determinant of viral drug resistance and viral vaccine efficacy. Accurately mapping viral genetic variability is a critical step in choosing the optimal course of therapy and developing efficacious vaccines. Key mutations are typically located throughout long stretches of viral genomes, making the retrieval of critical phased data challenging using short-read sequencing technology. Use phased, high-throughput DNA sequencing technology to map key mutations at the quasi-species level and generate a complete phased map of viral populations.

Experience.com

Series A in 2018
Experience.com is a company that specializes in experience management by collecting and analyzing experience data throughout the customer and employee journey. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, with additional offices in Nashville, Tennessee, and Chennai, India, the firm provides an integrated platform designed to enhance customer feedback and drive employee behavior. Its offerings include online reputation management, real-time feedback, review management, and AI tools, all aimed at delivering actionable insights that improve customer experience and boost business performance. By focusing on amplifying online reviews and enhancing marketing automation, Experience.com helps clients optimize their online presence and drive revenue growth.

Catalog

Seed Round in 2018
Catalog Technologies Inc. specializes in a DNA-based platform that revolutionizes digital data storage and computation. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company provides a method for encoding digital information into DNA, making it a viable and cost-effective solution for long-term data archiving. By leveraging advanced synthetic biology technologies, Catalog aims to transform how information is stored, allowing customers to utilize DNA molecules as a primary medium for digital records. This innovative approach positions Catalog at the forefront of next-generation data storage solutions.

Blast

Seed Round in 2018
Blast, established in 2017 and based in Newport Beach, California, operates a digital wallet enabling users to earn, store, and spend money within its platform. The company facilitates saving and earning by offering financial rewards for gaming activities, such as playing popular titles or trying new ones. Users can accumulate funds through small monetary increments while engaged in gameplay, with the option to make in-app purchases using their earned balance. Blast aims to harmonize gaming and finance, making wealth accumulation more accessible and enjoyable.

TeraPore

Series A in 2018
TeraPore Technologies, Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in South San Francisco, specializes in developing advanced membrane technology for bioprocessing applications. Its innovative solution enables rapid and efficient purification of biological fluids, facilitating the separation of high-value products with uniform pores and large pore densities, thereby reducing processing times. The company's technology is designed to address bioseparations challenges, offering targeted and uniform nanofiltration capabilities for consistent and controllable purification processes.

GRO Biosciences

Seed Round in 2018
GRO Biosciences is a biotechnology company focused on developing advanced protein therapeutics to address various health conditions, including diabetes, growth disorders, and autoimmunity. The company employs innovative technologies in computational protein design and synthetic biology, which enable it to create genomically recoded strains of bacteria capable of incorporating non-standard amino acids into proteins. This approach enhances the properties of the proteins, resulting in increased potency, stability, and targeted delivery. Through its technology platform, GRO Biosciences aims to provide improved treatment options across multiple disease classes, contributing to advancements in medical therapeutics.

Darvis

Seed Round in 2017
DARVIS is a technology company specializing in AI-driven solutions for asset management and inventory tracking. The company has developed a patented system that automates the tracking of objects, eliminating the need for manual barcode scanning. Its innovative digital shelves convert traditional inventory management into a smart, automated process, providing real-time insights that enhance operational efficiency in logistics and supply chain management. DARVIS's platform includes features such as inventory tracking, fill level detection, and the ability to georeference assets on a virtual map, allowing businesses to monitor key metrics and asset movements effectively. Designed to integrate seamlessly with existing systems, DARVIS prioritizes privacy and compliance, particularly in healthcare settings. By streamlining resource management and improving accountability, DARVIS aims to support smarter consumption and deliver better outcomes for its clients.

Tribalist

Seed Round in 2017
Tribalist is a venture-backed startup based in San Francisco that specializes in intelligent search and discovery. The company utilizes a proprietary machine learning algorithm to index and standardize lists from across the web, focusing on entertainment and lifestyle categories. Its platform provides curated information on various topics, including hotels, movies, music, restaurants, and games. Users can access a searchable database that allows them to stay informed about the latest trends and news in these areas. Additionally, the lists are designed to be saveable, shareable, and actionable, positioning Tribalist to tap into a significant new commerce and advertising market associated with list-based content.

Rallyteam

Series A in 2017
Rallyteam is an internal mobility platform based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on enhancing the utilization of employee talent within organizations. The platform enables businesses to match employees with projects, tasks, and opportunities that align with their skills and interests, facilitating internal collaboration and engagement. By integrating with LinkedIn, Rallyteam allows users to import their skill profiles, which enhances the matching process. The platform operates on a Software-as-a-Service model, providing analytics and reporting features that help companies track employee engagement and project outcomes. As a subsidiary of Workday, Inc. since June 2018, Rallyteam aims to foster a culture of continuous learning and recognition, ultimately aiding organizations in developing and retaining their top talent.

DROPIT

Series A in 2017
DROPIT is a digital platform that transforms consumer engagement with brands through gamified shopping experiences. By leveraging mobile technology, it creates immersive environments where users can interact with brands in a dynamic manner. The platform features real-time drop auctions, allowing participants to compete and make fixed-price offers on various products, thereby enhancing the excitement of e-commerce. This innovative approach not only provides consumers with a thrilling shopping experience akin to a live event but also enables brands to collect valuable data to anticipate future buying behaviors. Through its unique blend of entertainment and commerce, DROPIT fosters deeper emotional connections between consumers and sports brands.

Cofactor Genomics

Series A in 2017
Cofactor Genomics is a biotechnology company that specializes in predictive immune modeling and RNA sequencing. By advancing precision medicine, Cofactor aims to address existing barriers in the healthcare sector, transitioning from single-analyte biomarkers to comprehensive multidimensional biomarkers through health expression models. The company operates one of the first CAP-certified clinical RNA sequencing laboratories, which enhances the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of clinical trials for their partners. Cofactor’s expertise encompasses molecular biology, informatics, and database management, allowing them to provide high-quality services tailored to the needs of the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. Their focus on RNA biomarkers associated with responses to targeted therapeutics supports the commercialization of clinical diagnostic assays for oncologic, immunologic, and neurodegenerative diseases, ultimately contributing to medical research and improved patient outcomes.

Catalog

Seed Round in 2017
Catalog Technologies Inc. specializes in a DNA-based platform that revolutionizes digital data storage and computation. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company provides a method for encoding digital information into DNA, making it a viable and cost-effective solution for long-term data archiving. By leveraging advanced synthetic biology technologies, Catalog aims to transform how information is stored, allowing customers to utilize DNA molecules as a primary medium for digital records. This innovative approach positions Catalog at the forefront of next-generation data storage solutions.

PlacePass

Series A in 2017
PlacePass is a travel technology company that specializes in facilitating the discovery and booking of in-destination experiences. It operates a platform that enables users to search for, compare, and book a wide range of activities, tours, and experiences globally. By scanning numerous travel and tour operator websites, PlacePass helps travelers find affordable options tailored to their interests, enhancing their overall travel experience. The company aims to simplify the process of planning and booking activities, making it more enjoyable and intuitive. In addition to enriching travelers' experiences, PlacePass is dedicated to supporting the livelihoods of local guides and tour operators, fostering a sustainable travel ecosystem. Through its innovative platform, PlacePass is committed to transforming how people engage with their travel destinations.

WaveOne

Seed Round in 2016
WaveOne, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in developing advanced video and image compression software. Founded in 2016, the company leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to create custom-tailored, context-dependent solutions for digital media compression. WaveOne's technology utilizes a codec that operates significantly faster than traditional methods, enabling the processing of images at high speeds while maintaining clarity. This innovation allows digital media industries to efficiently process, print, upload, and share high-quality images, positioning WaveOne at the forefront of digital media technology.

General Radar

Seed Round in 2016
General Radar is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in the development of high-resolution 3D radar systems, focusing on phased array millimeter-wave radars tailored for the autonomous vehicles industry. The company aims to commercialize advanced radar services applicable in both commercial and defense sectors. General Radar's offerings include multi-mission active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars that utilize digital beamforming and supercomputing capabilities. These radars are designed to be scalable, reliable, and affordable, allowing various enterprises to implement innovative applications.

Kespry

Series B in 2016
Kespry Inc. is a provider of drone-based aerial intelligence solutions designed for various industrial applications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company offers the Kespry Drone System, an automated unmanned aerial vehicle that autonomously collects aerial data and uploads it to the Kespry Cloud, an intelligence platform that simplifies reporting and generates actionable insights. This integrated solution enables industries such as mining, construction, and insurance to efficiently measure stockpiles, survey sites, and inspect assets, enhancing operational accuracy and decision-making processes. Kespry serves a diverse clientele across North America, Europe, and Australia, including notable companies like John Deere and Fluor.

ESS

Series A in 2015
ESS is a long-duration energy storage company that specializes in iron flow battery technology, focusing on solutions for commercial, industrial, utility, microgrid, and off-grid applications. Founded in 2011, the company aims to support a future powered by clean and reliable energy. With a team experienced in distributed power generation and energy storage technologies, ESS has developed an energy management system that utilizes a safe, abundant, and non-toxic iron-electrolyte in conjunction with a patented flow cell design. This innovative approach offers high performance at a low cost, making ESS's technology well-suited for applications ranging from retail energy management to utility-scale renewable energy integration.

Slyce

Angel Round in 2015
Slyce is a technology company specializing in visual search and image recognition solutions for retailers and brands. Founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Ontario, Slyce offers a platform that enables users to identify products in real time through visual recognition, as well as video and audio recognition, QR and barcode scanning, and NFC technology. This platform allows retailers and brands to facilitate transactions at the moment of consumer inspiration, enhancing the shopping experience. Additionally, Slyce's services enable businesses to target new customers and optimize engagement with existing ones. The company also develops tools that harmonize data across food delivery platforms, empowering restaurants to increase their delivery revenue through machine learning and AI-driven marketing strategies. Overall, Slyce aims to simplify and enhance the shopping and dining experiences for consumers while providing valuable insights and operational efficiencies to brands and restaurants.

Mercato

Seed Round in 2015
Mercato is an online grocery marketplace that connects local specialty food shops with consumers, allowing customers to order fresh groceries online for delivery. The company's platform enables users to purchase items from a single store or combine products from multiple merchants in one order. Mercato operates primarily in Brooklyn and Manhattan, providing a convenient way for customers to access their preferred local groceries. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in San Diego, California.

Dynosense

Series A in 2015
DynoSense Corp. is a medical technology company founded on March 13, 2013, with a mission to innovate products and services that enhance life through integrated, accurate, secure, and user-friendly solutions. The company aims to lead the digital healthcare revolution, targeting various market segments, including elderly managed care, chronic disease care, hospital discharge care, consumer health, and telemedicine. Its flagship product, the Dyno, is the world's first fully integrated multi-function health scanner capable of capturing over 33 health metrics within 60 seconds. This medical-grade device measures vital signs such as electrocardiogram (ECG), blood oxygen levels, respiration rates, core temperature, and non-cuff blood pressure, distinguishing itself from existing market offerings that often require multiple sensors and complex setups. The Dyno also includes features for tracking medication use, fluid consumption, and smart scales, with all data securely uploaded to the Dyno-cloud for analytics using advanced sensor fusion technologies. The system is designed to be extendable through APIs for third-party integration, positioning DynoSense as a forward-thinking player in the healthcare technology landscape.

Olio Devices

Series A in 2015
Olio Devices is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in luxury lifestyle products aimed at modern professionals. Founded in 2013, the company focuses on the development of smart wearable devices, including high-end wristwatches, which combine precision craftsmanship with advanced technology. Their flagship product, the Olio Model One, was introduced in March 2015 and is designed to sync seamlessly with both Apple and Android smartphones. In addition to their timepieces, Olio Devices offers associated software, hardware, and a cloud-based platform that supports third-party services, enhancing the functionality and user experience of their smartwatches.

Blue Willow Systems

Seed Round in 2015
Blue Willow Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing a cloud-based health monitoring system tailored for senior care facilities. Its platform utilizes a combination of wearable and non-wearable sensor devices to automatically track the health and location of residents, enhancing safety and care. Blue Willow's solutions aim to improve operational efficiency for care providers, assist in managing staff, generate additional revenue, and ensure compliance with regulations, while also mitigating the risk of litigation. By offering a comprehensive monitoring system, Blue Willow Systems supports both commercial facilities and individuals caring for seniors at home. As of September 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of Koninklijke Philips N.V.

Pivot3

Series G in 2015
Pivot3, based in Palo Alto, is an IT company focused on simplifying data center operations by unifying storage, compute, and network resources into streamlined solutions. Founded with the goal of reducing cost, risk, and complexity, Pivot3 has developed technologies that have enabled thousands of enterprises globally to achieve their IT and business objectives. The company offers Dynamic Hyperconverged Infrastructure and PCIe Flash Arrays, which enhance resource utilization and ensure high availability for mission-critical applications. Pivot3's solutions deliver significant business benefits, including lower total cost of ownership, uninterrupted revenue generation, and improved customer satisfaction. With a diverse product portfolio optimized for various applications such as server virtualization, data center consolidation, and disaster recovery, Pivot3 has successfully deployed over 16,000 systems in 53 countries, serving a wide range of industries including energy, aerospace, logistics, and retail.

Bolstr

Seed Round in 2015
Bolstr Inc. is an online lending platform based in Chicago, Illinois, that connects small and medium-sized businesses with investors seeking to support growth initiatives. Established in 2010, the platform enables businesses in sectors such as manufacturing, retail, and food and beverage to raise both short-term and long-term loans. Bolstr employs a unique revenue share investment structure, allowing businesses to repay loans through fixed monthly payments that align with their gross sales performance. This flexible payback system alleviates financial strain during seasonal fluctuations in revenue. Additionally, Bolstr offers a resource called The Vault, which provides actionable insights and guidance from experienced industry experts to help emerging businesses navigate their growth challenges. As of 2018, Bolstr operates as a subsidiary of KeyCorp.

Knightscope

Series A in 2014
Knightscope, Inc. is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, that specializes in developing autonomous robots for physical security. Founded in 2013, Knightscope combines self-driving technology, robotics, and artificial intelligence to create Autonomous Security Robots (ASRs) designed to predict and prevent crime. The company offers various models, including the K1 stationary robot, the K3 indoor robot, and the K5 outdoor robot, with a K7 multi-terrain version currently under development. Knightscope's solutions provide a real-time presence, collecting environmental data and highlighting anomalies through its proprietary user interface. Its services cater to diverse sectors, including law enforcement, healthcare, retail, and corporate campuses, and it operates the Knightscope Security Operations Center, which allows clients to access real-time data and utilize emergency communication devices for enhanced security management.

SBLive

Seed Round in 2014
SBLive is a technology company based in Spokane, Washington, founded in 2014. It specializes in providing an end-to-end software solution for scorekeeping and media publishing focused on high school sports. The platform enables teams, leagues, and tournaments to publish real-time content to their fans, supporting local media efforts, and fostering engagement among fans, athletes, and communities through comprehensive coverage of games, highlights, and player rankings.

OnMyBlock

Series A in 2014
OnMyBlock is a website and iPhone app that helps college students find and rent the best off-campus houses, apartments, and sublets. It builds real estate products for the future, bringing the rental transactions and the social referral process of college rentals online and mobile for the first time.

Pivot3

Series E in 2014
Pivot3, based in Palo Alto, is an IT company focused on simplifying data center operations by unifying storage, compute, and network resources into streamlined solutions. Founded with the goal of reducing cost, risk, and complexity, Pivot3 has developed technologies that have enabled thousands of enterprises globally to achieve their IT and business objectives. The company offers Dynamic Hyperconverged Infrastructure and PCIe Flash Arrays, which enhance resource utilization and ensure high availability for mission-critical applications. Pivot3's solutions deliver significant business benefits, including lower total cost of ownership, uninterrupted revenue generation, and improved customer satisfaction. With a diverse product portfolio optimized for various applications such as server virtualization, data center consolidation, and disaster recovery, Pivot3 has successfully deployed over 16,000 systems in 53 countries, serving a wide range of industries including energy, aerospace, logistics, and retail.

Trailerpop

Angel Round in 2014
Trailerpop Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that has created a game-driven movie discovery platform for mobile devices, including iPad and iPhone. The platform offers a fun and social way for entertainment fans to discover premium content, featuring over 20,000 high-definition film trailers accompanied by trivia and interactive elements. With a user base exceeding 500,000, Trailerpop has received positive feedback from both critics and users. The app caters to a diverse audience, including cinephiles and casual viewers, by providing curated lists created by friends, editors, celebrities, and tastemakers. Additionally, the platform integrates smoothly with major movie rental, streaming, purchasing, and ticketing services, enhancing the user experience by allowing seamless access to a wide range of entertainment options.

mPath

Seed Round in 2014
mPath is a mobile development platform that enables individuals to create and manage applications without the need for coding. Founded by Claus Moldt and Trae Chancellor, both of whom have extensive experience in technology leadership, the platform focuses on mobile application lifecycle management. It allows users, particularly IT professionals, to efficiently create, manage, and modify mobile applications, streamlining the development process and making it accessible to a broader audience. Through its user-friendly interface, mPath seeks to eliminate the barriers to mobile app development, empowering users to realize their ideas without requiring technical expertise.

OLSET

Seed Round in 2013
OLSET, Inc. is an Information-as-a-Service software company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in hotel booking technologies for the travel industry. Founded in 2012, OLSET employs natural language processing to develop tools that help online travel agencies and travel management companies provide travelers with personalized recommendations tailored to their preferences. The company offers APIs that facilitate the creation of traveler profiles and analyze hotel data to generate sentiment-based recommendations, thereby improving the booking experience for both known and new clients. Additionally, OLSET's solutions extend to non-travel partners, enhancing overall service offerings. The company is also known for its Cinch app, designed to enable repeat business travelers to complete highly personalized bookings with a single click. As of October 2017, OLSET operates as a subsidiary of Deem, Inc., and has demonstrated significant impact on conversion rates for its clients.

Pivot3

Venture Round in 2013
Pivot3, based in Palo Alto, is an IT company focused on simplifying data center operations by unifying storage, compute, and network resources into streamlined solutions. Founded with the goal of reducing cost, risk, and complexity, Pivot3 has developed technologies that have enabled thousands of enterprises globally to achieve their IT and business objectives. The company offers Dynamic Hyperconverged Infrastructure and PCIe Flash Arrays, which enhance resource utilization and ensure high availability for mission-critical applications. Pivot3's solutions deliver significant business benefits, including lower total cost of ownership, uninterrupted revenue generation, and improved customer satisfaction. With a diverse product portfolio optimized for various applications such as server virtualization, data center consolidation, and disaster recovery, Pivot3 has successfully deployed over 16,000 systems in 53 countries, serving a wide range of industries including energy, aerospace, logistics, and retail.

Geli

Convertible Note in 2013
Geli, or Growing Energy Labs, Inc., specializes in providing software and business solutions for the design, automation, and management of energy storage systems. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products that facilitates an ecosystem for project developers, original equipment manufacturers, financiers, and project operators. Geli's hardware-agnostic software platform streamlines the energy storage development process, allowing clients to efficiently deploy advanced energy projects while minimizing their environmental impact.

Kenandy

Series B in 2013
Kenandy, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions, designed to automate and streamline business processes for mid-sized companies both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in Chicago, Boston, and Newport Beach, Kenandy offers an ERP application built on the Salesforce platform. This application allows organizations to customize their ERP systems to align with existing business processes, facilitating functions such as order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, planning and production, and global financials. Kenandy differentiates itself from traditional ERP systems by providing a flexible, end-to-end solution with a focus on innovation and growth for its clients. The company also offers implementation and customer support services to enhance user experience. As of January 2018, Kenandy operates as a subsidiary of The Danville Group, Inc.

Movable Ink

Series B in 2013
Movable Ink is a digital marketing service headquartered in New York City that specializes in transforming data into real-time, personalized content for customer engagements. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in the United States, Movable Ink has received accolades from various organizations, including Inc. Magazine and Built In NYC, for its workplace culture and growth. With a workforce of over 600 employees, the company serves a global client base across North America, Central America, Europe, Australia, and Japan. Movable Ink's platform integrates seamlessly with existing marketing technologies, allowing clients to activate any relevant data and generate tailored content based on customer interactions. This capability enhances marketing performance by streamlining workflows and improving agility in campaign execution.

WayBetter

Seed Round in 2013
WayBetter, Inc. operates an online social dieting game that uses friendly competition and money to motivate people to lose weight in four-week contests. Its platform allow game organizers and players to invite players by email and Facebook; lets players import data from RunKeeper, MapMyFitness, and Withings; and iPhone application lets players post comments, update their weight, and upload photos throughout the game. WayBetter, Inc. was formerly known as DietBet, Inc. and changed its name to WayBetter, Inc. in August 2014. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in New York, New York.

Chat Sports

Seed Round in 2013
Chat Sports, Inc. is a sports media company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in delivering personalized sports content to fans. Established in 2009, the company operates as the first full-service sports media channel on Facebook Live, producing over 20 hours of live, curated video content each week. It also boasts iPhone and Android apps, making it a leading sports media brand on mobile devices. Chat Sports generates hundreds of original articles related to major American sports each month, employing a full-time team of writers and numerous contributors nationwide. The platform aggregates content through its innovative curation technology, providing fans with over 200,000 unique pieces of sports content monthly from various sources, along with live scores. With a reach of over 100 million sports fans each month across multiple platforms, Chat Sports aims to keep its audience informed and engaged with the latest sports news and updates.

Smart Gardener

Seed Round in 2013
Smart Gardener, Inc. is a technology company based in Healdsburg, California, that offers an online platform for individuals and community gardeners to effectively plan, grow, manage, and harvest their own food. The company's personalized vegetable garden planner assists users in scheduling various gardening activities, from preparation to harvesting, while providing timely reminders through weekly emails. By analyzing historical temperature data and considering regional conditions, Smart Gardener helps users select the appropriate plants for their specific environments. Additionally, the platform includes a garden planner journal that allows users to track their gardening activities, collect data, and share their experiences with others.

HireVue

Series C in 2012
HireVue, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in video interviewing software solutions and assessment services aimed at enhancing the recruitment and hiring processes. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in South Jordan, Utah, with additional offices in New York, London, Amsterdam, and Sydney, the company offers various products including on-demand and live video interviewing, pre-hire assessments, and specific tools like CodeVue for evaluating coding skills. HireVue's AI-driven Hiring Intelligence platform integrates predictive analytics and industrial/organizational science to assist organizations in making informed hiring decisions, ultimately improving the quality of talent acquisition. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including consumer goods, healthcare, finance, and technology, and has facilitated over six million interviews for more than 700 clients globally, including many Fortune 100 companies.

WayBetter

Angel Round in 2011
WayBetter, Inc. operates an online social dieting game that uses friendly competition and money to motivate people to lose weight in four-week contests. Its platform allow game organizers and players to invite players by email and Facebook; lets players import data from RunKeeper, MapMyFitness, and Withings; and iPhone application lets players post comments, update their weight, and upload photos throughout the game. WayBetter, Inc. was formerly known as DietBet, Inc. and changed its name to WayBetter, Inc. in August 2014. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in New York, New York.

Kenandy

Series A in 2011
Kenandy, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions, designed to automate and streamline business processes for mid-sized companies both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in Chicago, Boston, and Newport Beach, Kenandy offers an ERP application built on the Salesforce platform. This application allows organizations to customize their ERP systems to align with existing business processes, facilitating functions such as order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, planning and production, and global financials. Kenandy differentiates itself from traditional ERP systems by providing a flexible, end-to-end solution with a focus on innovation and growth for its clients. The company also offers implementation and customer support services to enhance user experience. As of January 2018, Kenandy operates as a subsidiary of The Danville Group, Inc.

C3 Metrics

Seed Round in 2011
C3 Metrics, Inc. is a media analytics company based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, founded in 2008. It specializes in providing a media measurement attribution platform that leverages advanced machine learning algorithms to enhance return on investment for advertisers. The platform facilitates real-time decision-making by delivering comprehensive insights into multi-channel advertising efforts, enabling clients to assess the impact of their campaigns on sales. C3 Metrics serves a diverse range of industries, including travel, education, automotive, pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, insurance, retail, financial services, and high-tech/B2B sectors. Notably, the company operates without the use of cookies and adheres to privacy regulations, ensuring compliance while offering digital-level insights into complex consumer journeys.

Movable Ink

Series A in 2011
Movable Ink is a digital marketing service headquartered in New York City that specializes in transforming data into real-time, personalized content for customer engagements. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in the United States, Movable Ink has received accolades from various organizations, including Inc. Magazine and Built In NYC, for its workplace culture and growth. With a workforce of over 600 employees, the company serves a global client base across North America, Central America, Europe, Australia, and Japan. Movable Ink's platform integrates seamlessly with existing marketing technologies, allowing clients to activate any relevant data and generate tailored content based on customer interactions. This capability enhances marketing performance by streamlining workflows and improving agility in campaign execution.

Off Track Planet

Seed Round in 2011
Off Track Planet, Inc. is a travel guide publisher based in Brooklyn, New York, established in 2009. Initially recognized as a precursor to BuzzFeed in the travel segment, the company has evolved to produce a six-time published guidebook series. Off Track Planet offers two primary products: a print travel magazine that releases four editions annually and an online travel-discovery platform optimized for mobile devices. This dual approach aims to transform how travelers utilize social and mobile technology to enhance their travel experiences.

Rocket Fuel

Series C in 2011
Rocket Fuel Inc. is a technology company specializing in digital advertising solutions, operating primarily in North America and Europe. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company utilizes artificial intelligence and big data to enhance programmatic media-buying across various channels, including web, mobile, video, and social media. Its demand side platform (DSP) is designed for real-time optimization, allowing marketers to implement automated advertising campaigns that align with both brand and direct response objectives. Additionally, Rocket Fuel offers a data management platform that enables users to analyze and segment audience data, enhancing customer relationship management and marketing strategies. The company's comprehensive digital marketing hub integrates predictive analytics, site optimization, and multi-modal advertising capabilities, allowing agencies and advertisers to deliver personalized consumer interactions. Rocket Fuel Inc. markets its solutions through direct sales teams and partnerships with resellers, enhancing its reach within the advertising ecosystem. As of September 2017, Rocket Fuel operates as a subsidiary of Sizmek Inc.

ShareSquare

Seed Round in 2011
Since 2010, ShareSquare (http://getsharesquare.com/) has offered a self-serve CMS for creating freestanding mobile sites as stop-gap supplements to any legacy desktop site. Instant optimization on all mobile/tablet devices (iOS, Android, Windows Mobile, etc) thanks to JQuery & HTML5. No coding required. Apropos of nothing, it also looks like a team side/passion project recently "nailed" (perhaps unintentionally?) one of music's thorniest UX problems: BEASTMODE.FM (http://beastmode.fm/).a ShareSquare is based in Los Angeles, CA with a European outpost near London.

OtherInbox

Series A in 2010
OtherInbox, Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, focused on enhancing email management for users. Established in 2008, the company has developed a suite of innovative tools that help millions of individuals organize their email effectively. OtherInbox's technology automatically categorizes emails from online shopping and social networking sites, enabling users to take better control of their inboxes. By improving the organization of emails, OtherInbox also creates opportunities for more relevant and targeted email marketing. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Return Path, Inc., OtherInbox continues to prioritize user experience in email management.

hopscout

Seed Round in 2010
Formerly known as LilLuxe, hopscout is a daily deal online store for simple, classic and timeless childrens products. Each daily deal focuses on one amazing product, and offers it to customers for a period of 24 hours. At 8:30AM PST, the product is replaced by another, unless it sells out.

Hello Chair

Venture Round in 2010
Hello, Chair Inc. was founded in 2006 by Luke Iannini, Mike Jacobs and Kevin Corcoran to explore opportunities in applied machine learning and internet advertising. After receiving funding from Y-Combinator in 2007, we produced Adpinion, one of the first advertising networks to utilize user feedback to drive personalized targeting.

SeeControl

Seed Round in 2009
SeeControl is a developer and operator of a cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) business applications platform. The company provides a Software as a Service solution that enables product builders and solutions integrators to connect, analyze, control, and manage remote products and assets without requiring coding skills. This platform, known as SeeControl, helps organizations drive new revenue and enhance operational efficiency in the Industrial Internet Age. A diverse clientele, including industry leaders such as ABB, HP, and Fujitsu, relies on SeeControl to manage over one million connected devices globally, facilitating the creation of innovative services and solutions.

Rocket Fuel

Series A in 2008
Rocket Fuel Inc. is a technology company specializing in digital advertising solutions, operating primarily in North America and Europe. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company utilizes artificial intelligence and big data to enhance programmatic media-buying across various channels, including web, mobile, video, and social media. Its demand side platform (DSP) is designed for real-time optimization, allowing marketers to implement automated advertising campaigns that align with both brand and direct response objectives. Additionally, Rocket Fuel offers a data management platform that enables users to analyze and segment audience data, enhancing customer relationship management and marketing strategies. The company's comprehensive digital marketing hub integrates predictive analytics, site optimization, and multi-modal advertising capabilities, allowing agencies and advertisers to deliver personalized consumer interactions. Rocket Fuel Inc. markets its solutions through direct sales teams and partnerships with resellers, enhancing its reach within the advertising ecosystem. As of September 2017, Rocket Fuel operates as a subsidiary of Sizmek Inc.

SideStripe

Seed Round in 2008
SideStripe adds social search and social Q&A to Google with a browser plugin that adds results from your Facebook network. Their interests appear as results. You can also ask your friends questions to help in your search by simply typing them in, and the questions appear in their feeds. Or you can write reviews. All questions and answers, as well as reviews, are then searchable by your friends in the future. Sidestripe also works as a standalone site and a Facebook app.

Novasentis

Series A in 2008
Novasentis, Inc. is a company that designs and develops advanced electro-mechanical polymer actuator and sensor technology. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, with additional locations in Pennsylvania, Japan, and Korea, Novasentis specializes in creating ultra-thin, flexible haptic actuators and sensors. These innovations are integral to a variety of applications, including keyboards, smartphones, wearable devices, gaming devices, and home appliances. The company's technology enables enhanced sensory interaction, allowing devices to deliver tactile feedback and sound effects that create engaging user experiences. By bridging the gap between consumer electronics and sensory interaction, Novasentis facilitates deeper physical and emotional connections between users and their devices. In June 2019, Novasentis became a subsidiary of KEMET Electronics Corporation.

Smaato

Series A in 2008
Smaato Inc. is a global advertising technology company that specializes in real-time advertising solutions for mobile publishers, application developers, and advertisers. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Hamburg and Singapore, Smaato operates the SPX platform, an enterprise-level ad server that simplifies mobile monetization for its clients. This platform integrates various demand and supply sources, allowing publishers to manage their inventory and utilize first-party data effectively. By connecting quality publishers with premium marketers, Smaato enables clients to enhance their revenue potential and engage audiences across multiple devices.

Aravo

Series C in 2007
Aravo Solutions, Inc., established in 2000, specializes in cloud-based third-party risk management and regulatory compliance solutions. The company offers a suite of services including registration and qualification, anti-bribery/anti-corruption, responsible sourcing, and data privacy/data security. Aravo's platform enables clients to collect, validate, and assess third-party information, automate due diligence processes, ensure environmental, health, and safety compliance, and monitor data privacy and security. Serving Fortune 500 clients across industries such as life sciences, manufacturing, and financial services, both in the U.S. and internationally, Aravo aims to simplify complex supplier information management while delivering flexibility and customer success.

Olaworks

Series A in 2007
Olaworks Inc., established in 2006 with headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in developing facial recognition technology. The company offers web-based services and software applications focused on face identification and recognition. Olaworks has collaborated with RobotEver Inc. and Intel Capital, and its technology has been integrated into smartphones by notable clients such as LG Electronics, Pantech, and HTC.

AorTx

Venture Round in 2006
AorTx, Inc. develops device solutions for percutaneous replacement of the aortic valve in the United States. Its devices cover the procedural solution for heart valve therapy from the implant to delivery and deployment of the valve. AorTx, Inc. was formerly known as CardiacMD, Inc. The company is based in Redwood City, California. As of November 15, 2007, AorTx, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Hansen Medical, Inc.

Kythera Biopharmaceuticals

Series B in 2006
KYTHERA Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., formerly known as AESTHERx, Inc., was founded in August 2005 and is a privately held biopharmaceutical company located north of Los Angeles in southern California. KYTHERA is focused on science and innovation in aesthetic medicine. This market is expanding rapidly driven by an aging population, increasing discretionary income, and an evolution of patient preference toward restorative and preventative care. The company uses the tools of biotechnology to develop prescription therapeutics for this emerging market.

Lingotek

Series A in 2006
Lingotek, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based Translation Network that enables organizations to manage their global content efficiently. Founded in 2006 and based in Lehi, Utah, the company specializes in offering solutions that support Fortune 500 companies, small professional firms, and various industries, including education, finance, government, technology, telecommunications, and travel. Lingotek's technology facilitates on-demand translation through integrations with platforms such as Atlassian Confluence and Magento, allowing users to translate project collaborations, knowledge base articles, and product content into multiple languages. The company's innovative approach to translation management leverages computer-assisted translation tools to streamline the process, helping businesses capture, grow, and reuse their linguistic assets effectively.

Fliqz

Series A in 2006
Fliqz is a plug and play video solution for websites that requires no software download and competes directly against [Brightcove](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/brightcove). They offer 5 different packages starting with a free basic player which is ad funded which includes 25 uploads, and 500 streams, to a platinum package which costs $999/month with a $7500 development fee, but it includes 5,000 uploads, 250,000 streams, and allows for complete customization of the player.

A4Vision

Series A in 2003
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CaseCentral

Series B in 2000
CaseCentral, founded in 1994, is a leading provider of secure, cloud-based eDiscovery software designed for corporations and law firms. The platform simplifies electronic discovery processes in response to litigation, regulatory inquiries, and internal investigations, enabling users to manage their eDiscovery needs effectively. CaseCentral's software integrates early case assessment, processing, analysis, review, and production capabilities, allowing for seamless transitions from single matters to multi-matter, multi-party, and multi-repository support. The company is known for pioneering process analytics, offering real-time measurements of review rates, quality, and costs per document, tailored to specific matters, firms, or users. With a robust clientele that includes over 32 of the Fortune 100 and more than 83 of the AmLaw 100, CaseCentral is recognized for its ability to reduce eDiscovery risks, costs, and time through repeatable and defensible business processes.

Streaming21

Series B in 2000
Streaming21 is a solution provider of seamless on-demand and IP broadcasting service platform for connected digital home.

Partnerware

Series B in 2000
Partnerware maximizes speed-to-marketâ„¢ for channel-focused companies with the leading B2B Partner Relationship Management (PRM) solution, delivering measurable channel results in Internet time. As a multi-channel sales approach becomes critical in delivering value-added solutions to the marketplace, the need for PRM has grown dramatically. Partnerware provides distinct benefits for companies looking to leverage the power of indirect - Faster channel execution (from channel recruiting to product launches) - Measurable results from partner programs, channel marketing funds, and partner sales efforts - Increased market responsiveness to leap frog and stay ahead of competition - Easy implementation by deploying Web-based Partner Relationship Management solutions in Internet time
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