Franklin Templeton

Franklin Templeton is a global investment management organization with a rich history dating back to its founding in 1947. Originally established as Franklin Distributors in New York, the firm later relocated its headquarters to San Mateo, California. It operates under several brand names, including Franklin, Templeton, Mutual Series, and Fiduciary Trust, offering a diverse range of investment products that are particularly recognized for their conservatively managed mutual funds. Franklin Templeton has a significant global presence, with offices in 35 countries and clients in over 150, providing investment and advisory services to individual investors, corporations, and financial institutions. The firm aims to deliver exceptional risk-adjusted returns and personalized service, leveraging more than seventy years of experience and expertise in the investment landscape.

Kelsey Biggers

Senior Vice President and Head of Performance Analysis and Investment Risk

Ryan Biggs

Vice President and Research Analyst

Jean-Francois Crousillat

Managing Director, Alternative Strategies

Howard Margolis

Global COO, Alternative Investments

Greg Scanlon

Managing Partner

Dina Ting

Senior Vice President and Head of Global Index Portfolio Management

Nicole Wallace

RIA Director, RIA Division

Geoff Yang

Director

172 past transactions

Spectral

Venture Round in 2022
Developer of an AI-powered platform designed to generate and deploy smart contracts. The company's platform enables developers to create complex smart contracts with ease by using natural language, accelerating development time, and reducing errors.

Invisible Universe

Series A in 2022
Invisible Universe is an internet-first animation studio that develops original character IP on social media and web3 platforms. Its mission is to create the next household name animated franchises faster and more economical than traditional models. We believe the next generation of animated franchises will be born on the internet.

Based

Seed Round in 2022
Based is a communication platform which is build over the NFT .

Aptos

Series A in 2022
Aptos is a web3 startup founded in 2021 and based in Palo Alto, California, focused on creating a scalable Layer 1 blockchain. This blockchain network aims to provide developers with a reliable and universal infrastructure for building decentralized applications. By utilizing a safe programming language, Aptos facilitates the design of scalable and future-proof applications, ensuring that developers can access decentralized assets effectively. The team at Aptos comprises skilled engineers, researchers, strategists, designers, and constructors, all working together to advance the capabilities of blockchain technology.

Finix

Venture Round in 2022
Finix Payments, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that provides a payment infrastructure platform designed to help businesses manage and monetize their payment processes effectively. Founded in 2015, Finix offers a range of services, including a payment facilitator platform that includes features such as tokenization, merchant onboarding, reporting, reconciliation, settlements, and chargeback management. The company enables businesses to avoid the complexities and costs associated with developing an in-house payment system. Additionally, through a partnership with Visa, Finix facilitates real-time push-to-card payments, enhancing the efficiency of disbursements. Finix's solutions aim to improve the payment experience for both businesses and their customers, recognizing the critical role that effective payment technology plays in driving revenue.

Quadrata

Seed Round in 2022
Quadrata is a technology company founded in 2021 by Lisa Fridman and Fabrice Cheng, based in Marina Del Rey, California. It operates a web3-based passport network that integrates identity and compliance into decentralized finance (DeFi) across public blockchains. The company's platform facilitates a permissionless DeFi ecosystem by allowing users to verify their KYC/AML status, country of residence, credit reputation, and accredited investor status. This innovative approach enhances access to financial services while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, thereby promoting a more secure and inclusive financial environment.

Quantifeed

Series C in 2022
Quantifeed HK Limited is a financial technology company based in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, that specializes in providing digital investment solutions tailored for financial institutions. Founded in 2013 by former investment banking executives, the company offers an automated investment platform that allows banks, brokers, and wealth planners to deliver a branded digital investing experience to their clients. The platform features a library of portfolios for asset allocation, thematic investments, and various trading strategies, supporting investments across major global markets. By offering configurable options, Quantifeed enables institutions to effectively meet their wealth management objectives and reach a broad consumer base efficiently. Its clients include online brokers, consumer banks, wealth advisors, and private banks in regions such as Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and China.

Azra Games

Seed Round in 2022
Azra Games is a blockchain-based developer of collectable combat role-playing games for core gamers. Azra Games is led by Mark Otero, a world-renowned online strategy game developer whose most recent game generated over $1 billion in sales. Their crew has over 70 years of combined gaming industry expertise. They are now providing the core gaming experience that core gamers desire to Web3. Azra Games is headquartered in Sacramento, United States.

SpotOn

Series F in 2022
SpotOn is a payments and software company that aims to transform the merchant services industry by combining payment processing with customer engagement tools. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, SpotOn provides a cloud-based platform specifically designed for small and medium-sized businesses. This platform includes a range of comprehensive tools such as payments, point-of-sale systems, custom website creation, appointment scheduling, marketing, customer reviews, analytics, and loyalty programs. By facilitating effective communication and allowing merchants to import existing customer lists, SpotOn enhances business efficiency and empowers merchants to make informed decisions while improving their marketing strategies. The company's commitment to exceptional customer service further supports its mission to help businesses thrive.

Tifin

Series D in 2022
TIFIN is a venture capital firm based in New York that invests in technology companies aimed at transforming the relationship between investors and their investments. The firm specializes in sectors such as investment management, investment advisory, and personal finance. TIFIN focuses on building companies from the ground up or investing in them at an early stage, fostering innovation and enhancing the investment experience for individuals and institutions alike.

BRELYON

Venture Round in 2022
Brelyon, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in the manufacture of innovative virtual display screens, offering a compelling alternative to conventional multi-monitor setups and stationary virtual reality applications. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Brelyon develops headset-free displays that utilize proprietary depth modulation and light-field expansion technologies. These advancements create immersive panoramic virtual screens, delivering true optical depth for users. The company's products cater to various sectors, including office environments, gaming, and teleoperations, aiming to enhance the user experience by providing a more engaging visual interface.

STORD

Series D in 2022
STORD, Inc. is a technology-driven company that provides a cloud-based software platform for warehousing and distribution services. Founded in 2015 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, STORD enables clients to manage their product flow across a network of over 500 warehouses and 15,000 carriers through a single dashboard. This platform enhances visibility and control over inventory, allowing shippers to optimize their supply chains efficiently. By leveraging data science and a comprehensive logistics network, STORD delivers significant cost savings to major retailers, consumer packaged goods companies, and manufacturers, while improving customer satisfaction. The company’s mission is to facilitate scalable, technology-driven supply chains that can be implemented more quickly and affordably than traditional methods.

Amberdata

Series B in 2022
Amberdata Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) platform designed for monitoring, analyzing, and securing both public and private blockchains. Founded in 2017 and based in West New York, New Jersey, the company offers tools, APIs, and SDKs that cater to traders, investors, developers, and wallet providers. By consolidating validated blockchain and crypto market data from major exchanges into a unified platform, Amberdata enables its clients to build data-driven applications that enhance their competitive edge. The platform supports various functionalities, including research, trading, risk management, and compliance, and allows for the integration of historical data through multiple protocols. This comprehensive approach equips financial institutions with the necessary infrastructure to engage in digital asset markets effectively.

Eaglebrook Advisors

Series A in 2022
Eaglebrook Advisors is a crypto-focused investment firm that provides financial advisors with simple, secure and compliant access to bitcoin through the Eaglebrook Bitcoin SMA

Rigetti Computing

Post in 2022
Rigetti Computing is a full-stack quantum computing company based in Berkeley, California, with an additional office in Fremont. Founded in 2013, it designs and manufactures quantum integrated circuits and superconducting quantum processors. The company packages and deploys these chips in low-temperature environments and develops accompanying control systems to perform quantum logic operations. Rigetti also offers a cloud services platform, Quantum, which facilitates the integration of its quantum machines into various cloud environments. Additionally, it provides Forest, a programming and execution environment that supports the development of quantum applications. With a focus on near-term applications in computational chemistry and machine learning, Rigetti aims to advance practical quantum computing through its proprietary technology and infrastructure, which enables seamless integration with both public and private cloud systems. The majority of its revenue is generated in the United States.

Teller

Private Equity Round in 2022
Teller, Inc. is a London-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in providing solutions for connecting bank accounts to mobile applications. The company offers a comprehensive suite of technical infrastructure APIs that empower developers to create financial products, facilitating seamless connections between consumers and financial institutions. Teller's application simplifies online payments and banking by allowing users to connect to their bank accounts, view account details and transaction history, verify their identity, transfer funds, and make payments in a secure and user-friendly manner. By directing sensitive data to its secure servers, Teller alleviates concerns related to data security for app developers.

Teller

Venture Round in 2022
Teller is a United States-based blockchain project focused on decentralized lending. It provides a platform that connects to users' bank accounts to offer risk-assessed, unsecured loans, eliminating the need for collateral. By utilizing an algorithmic credit risk protocol, Teller aims to create decentralized lending markets that enhance lending opportunities while minimizing risks. The company's cloud-based system effectively delivers creditworthiness data, enabling users to engage in loans with digital currency. Through this innovative approach, Teller seeks to transform the lending landscape by making access to loans more efficient and secure.

Cellink

Series D in 2022
CelLink Corporation is an innovative company based in Belmont, California, specializing in the development of flexible conductive backplanes and circuits designed for power electronics. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on applications that include batteries, light-emitting diodes, wire harnessing, and solar cells, among other devices that necessitate effective power transmission. By creating advanced backplane solutions, CelLink aims to enhance efficiency and performance across various electronic applications.

Zand

Venture Round in 2022
Zand is a digital bank that provides a range of banking services for both retail and corporate customers. Its platform is designed to enhance the banking experience by offering tools that empower users to manage their financial and digital economic activities effectively. By streamlining banking processes, Zand aims to make banking services more efficient and accessible, catering to the needs of individuals and businesses alike.

Micruity

Seed Round in 2022
Micruity is a developer of an income connectivity platform focused on enhancing financial infrastructure for secure retirements. The company's technology facilitates seamless data sharing among insurers, asset managers, recordkeepers, and third-party technology providers. By streamlining this process, Micruity enables clients to convert retirement savings plans into sustainable retirement income, addressing the financial stress that individuals face both during their working years and in retirement. The company's mission is to support innovative solutions that empower employees to achieve better financial and mental well-being as they plan for their future.

Anghami

Post in 2022
Anghami is a music streaming app providing unlimited Arabic and International music to stream and download for offline mode. Anghami is designed for the Middle-East and North Africa providing the largest music catalog of licensed content from the major Arabic labels such as Rotana, Melody, Mazzika, Platinum Records and many other indies. It also features the international majors EMI, Sony, Warner and Universal. Anghami is largest digital music venture ever in the Middle-East funded by multiple VC firms.

6Sense

Series E in 2022
6sense Insights Inc. is a predictive intelligence platform that aids B2B marketing and sales leaders in identifying potential prospects and understanding market dynamics through data-driven insights. Established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Texas and India, 6sense integrates various sources of time-sensitive activity, static data, and external information to offer a unified account engagement platform. This platform leverages artificial intelligence, big data, and machine learning to provide revenue teams with deep insights into buyer behavior, allowing them to prioritize accounts, engage resistant buying teams, and implement personalized multi-channel campaigns. By uncovering anonymous demand and optimizing data fragmentation, 6sense enables its users to predictably grow revenue and improve sales conversions.

Capital Markets Gateway

Series B in 2022
Capital Markets Gateway Inc. is a financial technology firm that modernizes the equity capital markets by offering a platform that connects investors and underwriters through integrated data and analytics. The platform provides real-time information, enabling users to monitor the capital raising landscape, conduct due diligence, and make informed investment decisions. Launched in 2017 by experienced equity capital markets practitioners, the platform enhances transparency and workflow efficiency, serving nearly 100 buy-side firms and 15 investment banks. Capital Markets Gateway, incorporated in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, also has offices in New York and Seattle.

Ironclad

Series E in 2022
Ironclad, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in contract management software designed for legal teams. Its platform streamlines contract workflows by automating processes such as creation, approvals, and compliance, allowing legal departments to focus on providing strategic advice. Ironclad's software includes features like automated templates for various types of contracts, e-signatures, and the ability to store finalized documents while integrating data entry into other systems. By transforming contract processes for legal, sales, and operations teams, Ironclad enhances the management of contracts as valuable intelligence assets. The platform is utilized by in-house legal teams at notable companies, enabling them to unlock and analyze contract data effectively.

Pinwheel

Series B in 2022
Developer of employment and income data platform designed to offer income data engineered for fintech innovation. The company's platform offers insights into the income data of people and powers use cases like direct deposit switching, income, and employment verification, and earned wage access, enabling financial institutions to become the primary bank, reduce risk, and activate users.

Checkout.com

Series D in 2022
Checkout.com is a fintech company that specializes in providing online payment solutions for businesses globally. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company operates a comprehensive e-commerce payment platform that facilitates mobile and online transactions. Its services include payment gateway solutions, international acquiring, and processing for various payment methods, such as credit and debit cards, online banking, and eWallets like PayPal and Apple Pay. The platform is designed to enhance security and streamline the payment process by eliminating intermediaries, offering fraud management tools, analytics, and customizable risk settings. With offices across multiple countries, including the United Kingdom, France, and Australia, Checkout.com aims to empower businesses to manage digital payments effectively while optimizing performance and minimizing risks.

CAIS

Private Equity Round in 2022
CAIS Capital LLC is a financial technology platform based in New York that connects independent financial advisors with a diverse range of alternative investment products. Founded in 2009, CAIS serves the multi-trillion-dollar independent wealth channel by providing access to specialized investment options, including hedge funds, private equity, private credit, real estate, structured notes, and digital assets. The platform streamlines the execution process for these investments and is enhanced by independent due diligence services from Mercer. By offering tools for portfolio construction and reporting, CAIS aims to empower financial advisors to navigate complex market conditions and improve client outcomes. The firm is a member of the National Futures Association, and its securities are offered through CAIS Capital LLC, which is a member of FINRA and SIPC.

Oddity

Venture Round in 2022
ODDITY is a consumer-tech company that builds and scales digital-first brands to disrupt the offline-dominated beauty and wellness industries. The company owns IL MAKIAGE and SpoiledChild.

ATM.com

Series A in 2021
ATM.com operates as an embedded finance platform that focuses on making micro-investing accessible to a broader audience. The platform facilitates the opening of investment accounts through its unique functionality, which includes features like Robo-Bumpers™ provided by Ant Money Advisors, LLC. By participating in rewards programs, users can generate micro-income that aids in saving and investing in the stock market. This approach empowers individuals to build their investments incrementally, promoting financial growth and literacy in a user-friendly manner.

Arcade

Series A in 2021
Arcade provides an infrastructure layer for NFT liquidity that enables the financialization of non-fungible assets, non-fungible tokens, or NFTs.Arcade’s Wrapped NFT technology allows NFTs to be bundled to secure one loan. Arcade is also an open-source Defi primitive it allows developers to build on top of the platform.

EQRx

Post in 2021
EQRx operates as a biotechnology company, focused on re-engineering the process from drug discovery to patient delivery with the goal of offering a market-based solution for the rising cost of medicines. By bringing together stakeholders from across the healthcare system and utilizing the latest advances in science and technology, the company seeks to discover, develop and deliver high-quality, patent-protected medicines more efficiently and cost-effectively than ever before. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.

Proof of Impact

Seed Round in 2021
Proof of Impact B.V. is a company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, that operates a blockchain-based platform designed for impact verification and financing. Founded in 2017, it connects donors and investors with verifiable projects that deliver measurable social and environmental benefits, such as child vaccinations, solar energy installations, and ocean cleanup initiatives. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including non-governmental organizations, corporations, non-profit entities, and individual contributors. By utilizing blockchain technology, Proof of Impact ensures that transactions are linked to specific, verifiable impact events, providing transparency and accountability. This enables all stakeholders to witness the tangible positive changes resulting from their financial contributions.

Airtable

Series F in 2021
Airtable is a cloud-based software company founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It combines features of traditional spreadsheets with the functionality of a database, making it accessible to a wider audience beyond technical users. This platform enables users to create and customize their own workflows, facilitating tasks such as managing editorial calendars and planning events. By providing intuitive tools, Airtable empowers non-coders to build complex workflows and applications, enhancing productivity and collaboration across various projects.

Lacework

Series D in 2021
Lacework, Inc. is a provider of a cloud security platform that ensures comprehensive security and compliance across various cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, GCP, and private clouds. Founded in 2014 and based in Mountain View, California, the company offers its flagship solution, Polygraph, which secures customer accounts, workloads, and data while detecting anomalies and delivering actionable insights for incident remediation. Lacework's platform automates critical security functions such as configuration assessment, behavior monitoring, threat detection, and incident investigation, offering continuous monitoring of all cloud components, including workloads, applications, and containers. This unified approach enables organizations to innovate rapidly while maintaining a secure and compliant cloud infrastructure.

Benchling

Series F in 2021
Benchling, Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based informatics platform tailored for life sciences research and development. The platform encompasses a range of integrated applications that enable scientists to design, share, and document experiments efficiently. Key offerings include an electronic lab notebook for experiment documentation, a biological registration system for managing inventory like plasmids and antibodies, and analytical tools for visualizing and collaborating on structured data. Benchling's software supports cutting-edge research techniques such as CRISPR and CAR-T immunotherapy, facilitating advancements in biotherapeutics, biofuels, and biomaterials. The company's solutions are utilized by researchers in biotech and pharmaceutical companies, as well as academic and government labs, streamlining workflows and enhancing collaboration across various research projects. Founded in 2012, Benchling is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

UNest

Series B in 2021
UNest Holdings, Inc. is an investment advisory firm that offers a mobile application designed to assist parents in building, managing, and optimizing a tax-free college fund for their children. The UNest app facilitates the selection of the most suitable tax-advantaged education savings plans and allows parents to receive monetary gifts for their children from friends and family. Founded in 2018 by Ksenia Yudina and based in North Hollywood, California, UNest aims to democratize access to effective financial solutions, enabling parents to secure a better financial future for their children. The app enables users to open a Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) account within five minutes, requires no paperwork, and offers features like advisor-guided investment plans, a simple gifting option, UNest Rewards, and the ability to set up recurring contributions.

Wonolo

Series D in 2021
Wonolo Inc. is an on-demand staffing platform that connects businesses with temporary workers to meet their immediate labor needs. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with a second location in Nashville, Wonolo enables job seekers to find flexible hourly or daily jobs in various sectors, including warehouse operations, delivery, merchandising, event staffing, and administrative roles. The platform pre-screens workers to ensure quality and efficiency, thereby streamlining the job-matching process. By providing companies access to vetted talent quickly, Wonolo helps organizations manage unpredictable labor demands while offering individuals opportunities to earn extra income and gain new skills. The service is currently available in several major regions, including Northern California, Southern California, New York/New Jersey/Pennsylvania, Chicago, Dallas, Nashville, Atlanta, and Phoenix.

CarDekho

Series E in 2021
CarDekho provides enterprise mobility solutions, mobile application development, Web design and development, offshore staffing, and testing and quality assurance (QA) services. Its enterprise mobility solutions include enterprise mobility consulting, mobile business intelligence, business process mobilization, B2B mobile applications (app) development, enterprise iOS app development, enterprise Android app development, and enterprise app distribution; and mobile app development services include iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry, Windows8, Phonegap, and bootstrap. CarDekho’s Web design and development services include responsive design, PSD to HTML conversion, flash Website design, themes customization, content management system, E-commerce solution, CRM app development, open-source development, custom Web app development, regular Website maintenance, customized programming, online marketing, graphic design, Website hosting, employee management system, logo design, inventory management, and database design. Its offshore staffing services for designers, mobile apps developers,.NET developers, PHP developers, Java developers, Python developers, and ROR developers; and testing and QA services include automated, manual, usability, nonfunctional, specialized, mobile app, testing-as-a-service, integration, functional, system, localization, and acceptance testing. CarDekho develops entertainment, GPS tracking, weather, business and finance related, multi-media, sports, social networking, education, and travel applications. It serves the automobile, E-learning, consultancy, finance, social networking, tours and travel, health and fitness, medical, job and career, news and magazine, utility/productivity, entertainment, lifestyle, and Ecommerce industries; and IT and communication, and book and library industries. Amit and Anurag Jain founded CarDekho in 2007. It has its headquarters in Jaipur in India.

Lark

Series D in 2021
Lark Technologies, Inc. is a developer of a chronic disease prevention and management platform headquartered in Mountain View, California. Founded in 2010, the company provides the Lark application, which utilizes artificial intelligence alongside human coaching to deliver personalized, real-time support for individuals managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, prediabetes, and hypertension. The platform also integrates data on user activity, sleep, and nutrition to enhance health outcomes. Lark's programs, including its CDC-recognized Diabetes Prevention Program and Hypertension Program, have garnered around 1.5 million users and are backed by clinical evidence published in peer-reviewed journals. The company serves employers and health plans, aiming to deliver compassionate care at scale.

CarDekho

Series E in 2021
CarDekho provides enterprise mobility solutions, mobile application development, Web design and development, offshore staffing, and testing and quality assurance (QA) services. Its enterprise mobility solutions include enterprise mobility consulting, mobile business intelligence, business process mobilization, B2B mobile applications (app) development, enterprise iOS app development, enterprise Android app development, and enterprise app distribution; and mobile app development services include iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry, Windows8, Phonegap, and bootstrap. CarDekho’s Web design and development services include responsive design, PSD to HTML conversion, flash Website design, themes customization, content management system, E-commerce solution, CRM app development, open-source development, custom Web app development, regular Website maintenance, customized programming, online marketing, graphic design, Website hosting, employee management system, logo design, inventory management, and database design. Its offshore staffing services for designers, mobile apps developers,.NET developers, PHP developers, Java developers, Python developers, and ROR developers; and testing and QA services include automated, manual, usability, nonfunctional, specialized, mobile app, testing-as-a-service, integration, functional, system, localization, and acceptance testing. CarDekho develops entertainment, GPS tracking, weather, business and finance related, multi-media, sports, social networking, education, and travel applications. It serves the automobile, E-learning, consultancy, finance, social networking, tours and travel, health and fitness, medical, job and career, news and magazine, utility/productivity, entertainment, lifestyle, and Ecommerce industries; and IT and communication, and book and library industries. Amit and Anurag Jain founded CarDekho in 2007. It has its headquarters in Jaipur in India.

QuSecure

Seed Round in 2021
QuSecure, Inc. specializes in cybersecurity solutions tailored for enterprises and government entities, focusing on the emerging challenges posed by quantum computing. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company develops advanced security products, including automated cryptographic testing, to ensure robust protection in the quantum era. QuSecure's offerings are supported by a team of experts with extensive backgrounds in cybersecurity, quantum computing, machine learning, and blockchain technologies. In addition to product development, QuSecure provides consulting services that encompass governance and compliance, security strategy, and computing education, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of secure communication and technology.

Nerdy

Post in 2021
Nerdy is a curated direct-to-consumer platform that specializes in live online learning, utilizing technology and artificial intelligence to connect learners of all ages with experts across a wide range of subjects. The platform offers various learning formats, including one-on-one instruction, small group classes, large group sessions, and adaptive self-study options. By focusing on delivering high-quality educational experiences, Nerdy aims to provide significant value to both learners and professionals in the gig economy, establishing itself as a comprehensive online learning destination.

Discord

Series H in 2021
Discord is a communication platform that provides voice, video, and text services, allowing users to connect and interact with friends and communities. Initially designed for gamers, it has expanded its appeal to various groups, including hobbyists, study groups, and local clubs. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Discord enables seamless communication through its instant messaging and digital distribution features, which are accessible on both desktops and mobile devices. The platform supports voice-over-internet protocol and texting, facilitating regular interaction without compromising performance during gaming or other activities.

Canva

Venture Round in 2021
Canva, Inc. is a graphic design software provider that offers an online platform enabling users to create presentations, social media graphics, and other visual content. The platform features a user-friendly drag-and-drop design tool, along with a vast library of layouts, images, photo filters, icons, shapes, and fonts. Canva's products include web-based applications and an iPad version, as well as a plug-in called Canva Button that allows third-party websites to integrate design capabilities for their users. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Canva serves a global audience including photographers, illustrators, and designers, and also provides support services to enhance user experience.

Amberdata

Series A in 2021
Amberdata Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) platform designed for monitoring, analyzing, and securing both public and private blockchains. Founded in 2017 and based in West New York, New Jersey, the company offers tools, APIs, and SDKs that cater to traders, investors, developers, and wallet providers. By consolidating validated blockchain and crypto market data from major exchanges into a unified platform, Amberdata enables its clients to build data-driven applications that enhance their competitive edge. The platform supports various functionalities, including research, trading, risk management, and compliance, and allows for the integration of historical data through multiple protocols. This comprehensive approach equips financial institutions with the necessary infrastructure to engage in digital asset markets effectively.

SpotOn

Series E in 2021
SpotOn is a payments and software company that aims to transform the merchant services industry by combining payment processing with customer engagement tools. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, SpotOn provides a cloud-based platform specifically designed for small and medium-sized businesses. This platform includes a range of comprehensive tools such as payments, point-of-sale systems, custom website creation, appointment scheduling, marketing, customer reviews, analytics, and loyalty programs. By facilitating effective communication and allowing merchants to import existing customer lists, SpotOn enhances business efficiency and empowers merchants to make informed decisions while improving their marketing strategies. The company's commitment to exceptional customer service further supports its mission to help businesses thrive.

Snyk

Series F in 2021
Snyk Ltd. is a developer-focused cybersecurity company that provides a software-as-a-service platform designed to help organizations identify, fix, and monitor vulnerabilities in open-source dependencies and container images. The platform includes tools such as Snyk Code, which offers static application security testing, and container vulnerability management, which addresses vulnerabilities in Docker images. Snyk enables developers to scan their code for security issues directly within their code editors, providing alerts and remediation guidance based on an internal database of known vulnerabilities. The company also offers features for application security management, licensing compliance, and infrastructure as code security. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, Snyk has additional offices in Tel Aviv, Boston, and Ontario, and has established a strategic partnership with Rapid7, Inc.

Checkr

Series E in 2021
Checkr, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in background check services. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Checkr offers a range of screening services, including criminal record checks, driving checks, and identity verification, all delivered through an advanced platform that can provide faster turnaround times compared to traditional background check providers. The company utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance the hiring process, ensuring compliance and improving the applicant experience. Checkr serves various industries, including financial services, healthcare, retail, and technology, by providing tools that help organizations navigate the complexities of workforce dynamics while promoting transparency and fairness in hiring. Additionally, Checkr offers security solutions, continuous monitoring, and a unified identity verification service, Checkr Connect IDV, which integrates identity verification with background checks.

Jaris

Series B in 2021
Operator of a financial services platform intended to fulfill financing needs without taking on credit risk. The company's tool leverages expertise from underwriting to financing and servicing with quick working capital advances and loans that are repaid with a percentage of daily card sales processed through partner payment systems, enabling businesses to increase customer retention and revenue while helping their merchants grow.

Talkdesk

Series D in 2021
Talkdesk, Inc. is a provider of browser-based call center software designed for small and large businesses. The company offers a comprehensive cloud contact center solution that enhances customer engagement through features such as workforce engagement, enterprise collaboration, artificial intelligence, and analytics. Talkdesk's platform enables users to optimize call handling by providing caller information from integrated CRM and helpdesk systems, along with real-time and historical performance monitoring tools. Its services are aimed at improving lead generation, sales revenue, customer satisfaction, and support services. Talkdesk supports a global presence by offering phone numbers from various countries, including the United States and several European nations. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Talkdesk has expanded its operations to cities including London, Lisbon, Madrid, and Salt Lake City, and serves over 1,400 enterprises worldwide, such as IBM and Acxiom.

Li-Cycle

Post in 2021
Li-Cycle is a clean technology company specializing in the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. Founded in 2016 and based in Mississauga, Canada, the company employs an innovative process known as Li-Cycle Technology™ to recover 80 to 100% of materials from end-of-life batteries. This closed-loop resource recovery system not only ensures the safe and sustainable processing of battery waste but also addresses the increasing demand for critical materials essential for battery production. In addition to recycling, Li-Cycle provides various services, including logistics management and destruction, aimed at creating environmentally responsible solutions for battery disposal and resource recovery.

CCC Drive

Post in 2021
CCC Drive, based in Glen Allen, Virginia, provides a versatile technology platform for insurance telematics, known as DriveFactor. This platform allows for the integration of data from various sources and facilitates sharing with business partners. CCC Drive enables clients to manage the entire claims process, including intake, evaluation, settlement, and optimization. The company, originally founded in 2010 as DriveFactor Inc., became a subsidiary of CCC Information Services Inc. in 2015. CCC Information Services focuses on enhancing claims management through integrated solutions, offering advanced collision repair and insurance estimating software, analytical tools, and data services. Their technology improves efficiency across the claims management supply chain, fostering communication among a network of approximately 21,000 auto body collision repair facilities and 350 insurance companies.

Redwood Materials

Series C in 2021
Redwood Materials, Inc. is a recycling and materials processing company based in Carson City, Nevada, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing sustainable methods for recycling various metals and materials, particularly from batteries and electronics, to support circular supply chains. Its focus includes lithium, nickel, copper, gold, silver, cobalt, and other critical elements used in electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and consumer electronics. By providing environmentally sound recycling solutions, Redwood Materials aims to address the increasing demand for battery end-of-life management as the number of electric vehicles rises globally. The company's innovative technology not only recycles waste but also generates essential raw materials, enabling manufacturers to create sustainable products and significantly contributing to the transition towards a circular economy.

Blaize

Series D in 2021
Blaize, Inc., founded in 2010 and based in El Dorado Hills, California, specializes in artificial intelligence-enabled edge computing solutions. The company provides a customizable and programmable processor architecture suite, along with a software development platform, aimed at transforming the landscape of AI technology. Through its semiconductor and software offerings, Blaize focuses on delivering innovative solutions tailored to meet the unique demands of various industries.

Lucid Group

Post in 2021
Lucid Motors Inc. is an electric vehicle manufacturer based in Menlo Park, California, with a manufacturing facility in Casa Grande, Arizona. Founded in 2007 and initially known as Atieva, Inc., the company rebranded to Lucid Motors in 2016. Lucid Motors aims to enhance the driving experience by creating vehicles that prioritize performance, space, and intelligence. The company emphasizes intuitive design and user experience, striving to redefine mobility by focusing on the individual needs of drivers. To support its electric car production, Lucid Motors has established strategic partnerships with prominent battery manufacturers Samsung SDI and LG Chem.

Flipkart

Private Equity Round in 2021
Flipkart Internet Private Limited is an e-commerce marketplace based in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2007. The platform offers over 30 million products across more than 70 categories, including electronics, apparel, home furnishings, beauty and personal care, books, and baby products. It caters to a diverse customer base, serving women, men, and children. Flipkart has built a significant user base, with 75 million registered users and over 10 million daily visits. The company efficiently manages logistics, delivering approximately 8 million shipments per month. Initially known as Flipkart Marketplace Private Limited, it rebranded in 2012 and operates as a subsidiary of Flipkart Private Limited. Flipkart was acquired by Walmart in 2018, further enhancing its market presence in the Indian e-commerce sector.

Sunlight Financial

Post in 2021
Sunlight Financial LLC is a technology-driven financing company that provides homeowners and contractors in the United States with solutions for home improvement projects, particularly the installation of residential solar systems. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company offers point-of-sale financing that simplifies the purchasing process for various home improvements, including roofing, HVAC, energy efficiency upgrades, and more. By partnering with contractors, Sunlight Financial enables access to affordable loans with straightforward approval and funding processes. The company's operations are supported by its technology and credit expertise, which enhance the overall consumer financing experience. Sunlight Financial generates revenue through platform fees on loans facilitated and through management fees for servicing its loan portfolio.

FREYR

Post in 2021
FREYR AS is a Norwegian company based in Mo i Rana that specializes in the production and sale of lithium-ion battery cells for electric vehicles and energy storage. The company aims to offer clean battery solutions with high density and competitive pricing while maintaining a reduced carbon footprint. In addition to its core focus on electric mobility and stationary energy storage, FREYR is exploring opportunities in marine transportation and aviation markets. The company also operates a 600 MW wind park in Norway, supporting its commitment to renewable energy and sustainability.

AvePoint

Post in 2021
AvePoint, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing software solutions and services for Microsoft SharePoint and Office 365 users, focusing on data migration, management, and protection. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, AvePoint offers a variety of compliance solutions designed to mitigate risks related to privacy and information security. Its product suite includes the Compliance Guardian, a data loss prevention system, and a Risk Intelligence System for managing IT risk. Additionally, the company provides mobility and productivity software to enhance user efficiency, along with advisory services and technical support. AvePoint serves over 13,000 organizations across various sectors, including energy, finance, healthcare, and public services, and has a global presence with offices in multiple countries. The company's solutions aim to facilitate secure collaboration, streamline governance, and support digital transformation efforts.

Alto

Series B in 2021
Alto is a ridesharing service that offers on-demand transportation through a dedicated fleet of well-maintained and sanitized vehicles. Each driver is an employee of the company, ensuring that they are thoroughly vetted and trained to provide a consistent and professional experience for riders. Alto's innovative app and in-car technology allow members to customize their ride experience, including options for music selection and climate control. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Alto aims to deliver safe and reliable private transportation, with plans to expand to new cities across the United States.

Payoneer

Post in 2021
Payoneer Inc. operates a cross-border payments platform designed to facilitate global commerce by connecting businesses, professionals, countries, and currencies. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in New York, the company offers products such as the Global Payment Service, which provides users with local receiving accounts in the United States, European Union, and Japan, allowing for direct local bank transfers. Additionally, Payoneer enables users to receive payments from various integrated partners, including those in freelance, e-commerce, and online advertising sectors. The company also provides mass payout services that assist Indian companies in transferring funds internationally. Serving millions of users across over 200 countries, Payoneer is a trusted partner for numerous prominent corporations, making cross-border payments as straightforward as local transactions.

GOAT

Series F in 2021
GOAT is a global marketplace specializing in authentic sneakers, apparel, and accessories from contemporary luxury brands. Founded in 2015 by Daishin Sugano and Eddy Lu in Culver City, California, the platform provides users with access to exclusive drops, the ability to make offers on desired items, and a selection that spans from iconic styles of the past to future classics. GOAT operates both online and through thirteen physical locations across the United States, Asia, and Europe, including distribution and authentication centers that serve 170 international markets. The platform features over 350 brands and has built a community of over 20 million members across 164 countries. By leveraging innovative technology, GOAT has transformed sneaker commerce, ensuring the authenticity of products while bridging the gap between primary and resale markets. Strategic backing from investors such as Foot Locker and prominent venture capital firms underscores its significant presence in the fashion and sneaker industries.

Illumio

Series F in 2021
Illumio, Inc. is a cloud-based security company specializing in protecting data and information from cyber threats. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Illumio develops the Adaptive Security Platform (ASP), which provides security for data center and cloud traffic. The company's offerings include Illumination, an application traffic mapping tool; Enforcement, which focuses on application nano-segmentation; and SecureConnect, a data protection solution. Illumio employs adaptive segmentation technology to prevent unauthorized communications and control lateral movement within networks, enhancing security for its clients, which include notable organizations such as Plantronics, Yahoo, and NTT Innovation Institute, Inc. The leadership team consists of industry veterans with extensive backgrounds in virtualization, networking, and security.

Proterra

Post in 2021
Proterra Inc. designs and manufactures zero-emission electric buses, specializing in heavy-duty vehicles that enable fleet operators to reduce operating costs and eliminate fossil fuel dependency. The company’s product lineup includes 35-foot and 40-foot Catalyst transit vehicles, which are built to meet the diverse mileage needs of urban and regional routes on a single charge. Proterra also provides a range of services, including pre-delivery consultations, training programs, mid-life inspections, and battery management services. Their offerings extend to energy services such as fleet planning, charging infrastructure, and telematics. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, Proterra has additional offices in South Carolina and California, and its products are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the United States. By helping customers transition to battery-electric transit solutions, Proterra has contributed to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption.
Nautilus Biotechnology is a development-stage life sciences company focused on advancing proteomics, the study of proteins and their functions, to enhance therapeutic development and medical diagnostics. The company has created a platform technology that aims to quantify and unravel the complexities of the human proteome. Its flagship product, the Proteomic Analysis System, is a prototype single-molecule instrument designed to facilitate these efforts. The team at Nautilus comprises experts from various disciplines, including protein chemistry, molecular biology, and data science, enabling a multifaceted approach to overcoming challenges in the field. By harnessing this diverse expertise, Nautilus aims to revolutionize drug development and improve healthcare management through personalized and predictive medicine.

Gong

Series E in 2021
Gong.io, Inc. develops and markets a sales conversation intelligence platform designed to enhance the performance of remote sales teams. The platform captures, analyzes, and delivers insights from customer interactions, providing valuable deal and people intelligence. Its Revenue Intelligence solution supports various applications, including sales improvement, training, onboarding, strategy, engagement, enablement, and conversation analysis. The cloud-based platform employs artificial intelligence to automatically record and transcribe sales conversations, integrating results from audio sources and web-conferencing tools with customer relationship management systems. This functionality enables organizations to save time, improve win rates, enhance strategic decision-making, and ultimately drive revenue growth. Founded in 2015, Gong.io is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Ramat Gan, Israel.

Celonis

Series D in 2021
Celonis is a company that specializes in execution management, leveraging its advanced process mining technology to help businesses optimize their operations. Its Execution Management System (EMS) offers a comprehensive suite of tools and applications designed for analyzing and enhancing various business processes, including production, human resources, and logistics. By providing insights into process transparency and efficiency, Celonis enables organizations to improve their execution capacity. The company serves a wide range of industries and boasts a diverse client base that includes prominent names like AstraZeneca, Coca-Cola, and Siemens. Headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, Celonis has a global presence with 15 offices worldwide.

Celonis

Series D in 2021
Celonis is a company that specializes in execution management, leveraging its advanced process mining technology to help businesses optimize their operations. Its Execution Management System (EMS) offers a comprehensive suite of tools and applications designed for analyzing and enhancing various business processes, including production, human resources, and logistics. By providing insights into process transparency and efficiency, Celonis enables organizations to improve their execution capacity. The company serves a wide range of industries and boasts a diverse client base that includes prominent names like AstraZeneca, Coca-Cola, and Siemens. Headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, Celonis has a global presence with 15 offices worldwide.

Simpl

Debt Financing in 2021
Simpl Technologies Private Limited, established in 2015 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, operates a leading online payments platform that enhances the e-commerce experience. The company has developed a market-leading Pay-Later platform, allowing merchants to offer consumers a seamless 1-click checkout experience and a line of credit at the point of sale. Simpl's innovative approach streamlines the payment process by using algorithms and payment engineering to consolidate transactions, enabling users to avoid repetitive payments. Additionally, the platform provides full buyer protection, ensuring secure monetary transactions between customers and merchants. Through its services, Simpl aims to simplify and automate the online payment experience for all parties involved.

SpotOn

Series D in 2021
SpotOn is a payments and software company that aims to transform the merchant services industry by combining payment processing with customer engagement tools. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, SpotOn provides a cloud-based platform specifically designed for small and medium-sized businesses. This platform includes a range of comprehensive tools such as payments, point-of-sale systems, custom website creation, appointment scheduling, marketing, customer reviews, analytics, and loyalty programs. By facilitating effective communication and allowing merchants to import existing customer lists, SpotOn enhances business efficiency and empowers merchants to make informed decisions while improving their marketing strategies. The company's commitment to exceptional customer service further supports its mission to help businesses thrive.

Workrise

Series E in 2021
Workrise, formerly known as RigUp Inc., is a technology company that operates a marketplace connecting independent contractors with companies in the energy sector. Founded in 2014 and based in Austin, Texas, the platform streamlines the hiring process by tracking workforce information, managing drug screenings, conducting background checks, and verifying certifications and insurance. It serves various sectors, including oil and gas, solar, and wind, and offers solutions such as workforce and vendor marketplaces, as well as managed field services. Additionally, Workrise provides digital tools for auditing and archiving operations, optimizing inventory, and enhancing operational efficiencies for energy companies across the United States.

Lobus

Venture Round in 2021
Lobus is the trusted information platform for the art world.

Step

Series C in 2021
Step Mobile, Inc. is a financial services company that offers a mobile banking application designed specifically for teens and families. Founded in 2018 and located in Palo Alto, California, Step aims to empower young individuals by providing them with tools and resources to manage their finances effectively. The platform focuses on enhancing financial literacy and independence among its users, helping them understand their money management habits while rewarding them for their financial progress. With a team boasting over 50 years of combined experience in financial technology, Step's mission is to create a banking experience that fosters smarter financial decisions and promotes overall financial well-being for the younger generation.

Alto Solutions

Series A in 2021
Alto Solutions, Inc. operates an online platform designed for self-directed individual retirement accounts (IRAs), facilitating investments in alternative assets. The company offers several products, including Alto IRA, which allows users to invest in private equity, venture capital, real estate, loans, and cryptocurrency, as well as Checkbook+ IRA, providing check-writing control for enhanced real estate investment management. Additionally, Alto CryptoIRA enables users to connect with cryptocurrency exchanges like Coinbase for trading. The platform includes a user-friendly dashboard for managing accounts and investments and assists individuals in determining their eligibility for various investments while identifying trusted financial custodians for asset management. Alto Solutions serves a diverse clientele, including wealth managers, registered investment advisors, and entrepreneurs, effectively democratizing access to alternative investments. Founded in 2015 and based in Nashville, Tennessee, the company was previously known as Saltvest, Inc.

Epic Games

Venture Round in 2021
Epic Games, Inc. is an American video game and software company based in Cary, North Carolina. Founded in 1991, the company develops and creates games for various platforms, including PCs, consoles, mobile devices, artificial reality, and virtual reality. In addition to its own game development, Epic Games offers its game engine technology to other developers, enabling them to create high-fidelity, interactive experiences. The company also operates a game store that supports independent developers in producing quality games and 3D content. Originally known as Epic MegaGames, Inc., the company rebranded to Epic Games, Inc. in March 1999.

OneTrust

Series C in 2021
OneTrust, LLC is a technology provider specializing in privacy management and marketing compliance solutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company offers a comprehensive platform that automates privacy impact assessments, data inventory mapping, and risk remediation actions, thereby supporting organizations in meeting global data privacy regulations, including GDPR and other frameworks. Its software facilitates collaboration among privacy professionals, business groups, and service providers, enabling effective management of privacy risks associated with customer, employee, and vendor data transfers. OneTrust's offerings include tools for vendor risk management, incident reporting, and website compliance, as well as training and certification programs for privacy professionals. The company serves a diverse clientele, ranging from multinational corporations to small and medium enterprises, and maintains a data center in France along with additional offices in key locations worldwide.

Fanatics

Private Equity Round in 2021
Fanatics, Inc. is a leading vertical commerce company specializing in the design, manufacture, distribution, and retail of licensed sports merchandise on a global scale. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, with additional offices in San Mateo, California, and Manchester, United Kingdom, Fanatics offers a wide range of sports apparel through its online platforms, mobile applications, and physical stores. The company features an extensive product assortment, including over 120,000 items related to various sports leagues such as the NFL, MLB, NBA, NCAA, NASCAR, and NHL. Fanatics also provides outsourced e-commerce solutions through its TeamFanShop division, which operates the official online stores for numerous prominent sports organizations. This multi-channel approach allows Fanatics to effectively meet the evolving demands of fans and retailers in today's fast-paced, on-demand marketplace.

Amunix

Series B in 2021
Amunix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing novel protein and peptide therapeutics for cancer treatment. The company specializes in creating prodrugs that utilize innovative platforms such as XTEN for half-life extension, XPAT for protease-activated T cell engagement, and ProTIA for immuno-oncology applications. Amunix aims to develop therapies that can effectively activate the immune system to target solid tumors, thereby improving patient outcomes. The company collaborates with various partners in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors to leverage its proprietary technologies across multiple therapeutic areas. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Amunix is committed to advancing breakthrough therapies to combat cancer.

Newsela

Series D in 2021
Newsela, Inc. is an instructional content platform that publishes daily news articles to support students in developing advanced literacy skills. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the platform offers a wide range of topics, including war and peace, science, health, and the arts, while providing content tailored to different reading levels. By featuring articles from reputable sources such as National Geographic, NASA, and the Washington Post, Newsela enhances engagement and learning for students and teachers alike. The platform also includes integrated formative assessments and analytics, helping educators track student progress and improve instruction. With a presence in over 90% of U.S. K-12 schools, Newsela has established itself as a vital resource for modern classrooms, facilitating non-fiction literacy and critical thinking across various subjects.

Centessa Pharmaceuticals

Series A in 2021
Centessa Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the drug development process through an asset-centric research and development model. The company advances a diverse portfolio of validated programs, each managed by a dedicated subsidiary and backed by a centralized infrastructure and experienced management team. Among its pipeline assets are SerpinPC, targeting Hemophilia A and B, LB101 for solid tumors, ORX750 for narcolepsy type 1 and other sleep disorders, and MGX292 for pulmonary arterial hypertension. Additionally, Centessa is developing an undisclosed asset for solid tumors.
Day One Biopharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing targeted therapies for genetically defined cancers in patients of all ages, with an initial emphasis on pediatric patients. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, the company aims to address the critical needs of children and adults diagnosed with cancer by creating innovative treatments derived from the biology of childhood cancer. Day One Biopharmaceuticals prioritizes programs that can be swiftly brought to market, thereby providing timely options for families facing cancer diagnoses. Its lead product candidate, DAY101, is an oral, brain-penetrant pan-RAF kinase inhibitor designed to target specific cancer types. The company seeks to license and acquire promising therapeutic products from research institutions and other biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, striving to enhance the treatment landscape for underserved populations.

Forest Park

Seed Round in 2021
Institutional loan processing and life-cycle management powered by Multiparty Computation (MPC)

Air Space Intelligence

Series A in 2021
Developer of AI (artificial intelligence)-powered aerospace software to support complex air operations. The company's platform uses artificial intelligence, to enhance decision-making from the operations center to the flight deck, enabling aerospace companies with complex air operations to succeed.

Hims

Post in 2021
Hims, Inc. is an e-commerce brand focused on men's wellness, offering a range of products that address hair loss, sexual health, skincare, and oral care. The company collaborates with medical professionals to provide prescriptions for treatments such as Finasteride and Sildenafil through its online platform, enabling customers to receive diagnoses and treatments conveniently and at a lower cost. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, Hims aims to fill the gap in the market for men's wellness products by providing straightforward solutions to common concerns. The company has also ventured into lifestyle products, including clothing and accessories. Hims was incubated by the venture-builder Atomic and has successfully secured significant funding to support its growth.

Billtrust

Post in 2021
Billtrust develops a payment cycle management platform designed to automate every step in the invoice-to-cash process. Its platform accelerates cash flow by automating invoice delivery, invoice payment, and cash application for remarkable cost savings, ease-of-use, and improved customer satisfaction rates, enabling businesses and corporate clients to improve operational efficiency. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Lawrenceville, New Jersey.

Pontoro

Seed Round in 2021
Pontoro operates a digital asset securitization and liquidity platform aimed at addressing the significant shortfall in infrastructure debt financing, estimated at $20 trillion. By leveraging its blockchain-based technology, Pontoro facilitates the flow of infrastructure loans from major bank originators to institutional investors, enhancing access to these typically private market assets. The company has developed an initial infrastructure loan pipeline valued at $500 million through relationships with large banks. In addition to expanding its offerings, Pontoro is in discussions with several prominent financial institutions to explore distribution opportunities for its digital assets, targeting registered investment advisors, family offices, and ultra-high net worth investors. With a team experienced in underwriting and managing over $100 billion in large-scale infrastructure projects worldwide, Pontoro aims to foster broader investor participation and improve liquidity and price transparency in this sector.

Paycor

Private Equity Round in 2021
Paycor, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based human resources, payroll, and timekeeping software solutions tailored for small- and mid-sized businesses in the United States. Established in 1990 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products including recruiting and onboarding tools, human resource and benefits administration, payroll and tax compliance services, and time and attendance tracking. Additionally, Paycor features a Learning Management System that integrates various training modalities and a data visualization tool called Workforce Insights, which helps organizations derive actionable insights from their workforce data. The company's solutions are designed to enhance efficiency and support informed decision-making among entrepreneurs and professionals in HR, payroll, and finance, catering to clients with employee counts ranging from 10 to 1,000.

Ironclad

Series D in 2020
Ironclad, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in contract management software designed for legal teams. Its platform streamlines contract workflows by automating processes such as creation, approvals, and compliance, allowing legal departments to focus on providing strategic advice. Ironclad's software includes features like automated templates for various types of contracts, e-signatures, and the ability to store finalized documents while integrating data entry into other systems. By transforming contract processes for legal, sales, and operations teams, Ironclad enhances the management of contracts as valuable intelligence assets. The platform is utilized by in-house legal teams at notable companies, enabling them to unlock and analyze contract data effectively.

Tempus

Series G in 2020
Tempus is a technology company advancing precision medicine through the practical application of artificial intelligence in healthcare. With one of the world’s largest libraries of clinical and molecular data, and an operating system to make that data accessible and useful, Tempus enables physicians to make real-time, data-driven decisions to deliver personalized patient care and in parallel facilitates discovery, development and delivery of optimal therapeutics. The goal is for each patient to benefit from the treatment of others who came before by providing physicians with tools that learn as the company gathers more data.

VIVUS

Post in 2020
VIVUS, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company based in Campbell, California, focused on the development and commercialization of therapeutic products for obesity, diabetes, sleep apnea, and sexual health. The company offers Qsymia, a treatment for obesity designed to assist adults with a body mass index of 30 or greater, or 27 or greater with weight-related health issues, in managing their weight alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity. VIVUS also provides PANCREAZE, which addresses exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, and STENDRA/SPEDRA, an oral medication for erectile dysfunction. Additionally, the company is advancing its pipeline with ongoing clinical studies for Qsymia to treat conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea and diabetes, as well as VI-0106 for pulmonary arterial hypertension. VIVUS has established collaborative agreements with several pharmaceutical firms to enhance its research and development efforts. Founded in 1991, VIVUS continues to focus on innovative solutions that address significant health issues facing patients.

Coherent

Series A in 2020
Coherent is a technology company that specializes in providing software solutions for the insurance industry. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, with additional offices in Shanghai, Singapore, and Manila, Coherent develops applications that enhance product development, sales, and customer engagement for insurance companies. Its flagship offerings include Factory, a tool enabling insurers to digitize backend operations and manage pricing models through Excel; Coherent Connect, a social media marketing campaign manager; Coherent Explainer, which simplifies the quote breakdown process; and Coherent Flow, designed for remote policy sales through features like video chat and electronic signatures. Additionally, the company offers Coherent Spark, a no-code platform that transforms spreadsheet-based business logic into customized APIs, facilitating better integration of software solutions across business operations.

Quantifeed

Series B in 2020
Quantifeed HK Limited is a financial technology company based in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, that specializes in providing digital investment solutions tailored for financial institutions. Founded in 2013 by former investment banking executives, the company offers an automated investment platform that allows banks, brokers, and wealth planners to deliver a branded digital investing experience to their clients. The platform features a library of portfolios for asset allocation, thematic investments, and various trading strategies, supporting investments across major global markets. By offering configurable options, Quantifeed enables institutions to effectively meet their wealth management objectives and reach a broad consumer base efficiently. Its clients include online brokers, consumer banks, wealth advisors, and private banks in regions such as Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and China.

Curv

Series A in 2020
Curv is a developer of digital asset security infrastructure helping crypto-native and financial institutions to create digital wallets. The company's security technology is enabling users to build crypto finance products that safely transfer, store, and manage any digital asset on any blockchain or digital system for recording transactions. Its research and development office is located in Tel Aviv, Israel. Curv's decentralized security model utilizes multi-party computation (MPC) protocols, enabling transactions to be securely signed in a mathematically-proven, distributed way. Its enterprise-grade policy engine allows clients to define risk profiles and enforce granular policies to ensure only authorized transactions are allowed. Dan Yadlin and Itay Malinger established the company in New York, New York in 2018.

Lark

Series C in 2020
Lark Technologies, Inc. is a developer of a chronic disease prevention and management platform headquartered in Mountain View, California. Founded in 2010, the company provides the Lark application, which utilizes artificial intelligence alongside human coaching to deliver personalized, real-time support for individuals managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, prediabetes, and hypertension. The platform also integrates data on user activity, sleep, and nutrition to enhance health outcomes. Lark's programs, including its CDC-recognized Diabetes Prevention Program and Hypertension Program, have garnered around 1.5 million users and are backed by clinical evidence published in peer-reviewed journals. The company serves employers and health plans, aiming to deliver compassionate care at scale.

Alkami

Venture Round in 2020
Alkami Technology, Inc. specializes in providing cloud-based digital banking solutions tailored for credit unions and banks. The company's ORB Platform is a comprehensive Software-as-a-Service offering that encompasses a wide range of features for retail and business banking, including person-to-person payments, card controls, account aggregation, payroll management, and analytics. Alkami's solutions enable financial institutions to enhance user onboarding, engagement, and account servicing, while also offering integrated mobile banking and intelligent content delivery services. The platform allows clients to customize their experience by incorporating additional Alkami products or third-party solutions. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Plano, Texas, Alkami Technology was previously known as iThryv, LLC before rebranding in 2010.

Allbirds

Series E in 2020
Allbirds, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in manufacturing eco-friendly footwear and apparel. The company offers a range of products, including wool runners, tree runners, tree loungers, tree skippers, and insoles for men, women, and children. Allbirds is committed to sustainability, utilizing premium natural materials to create comfortable and well-designed shoes that align with its mission of reducing environmental impact. The brand distinguishes itself by emphasizing thoughtfulness over flash in the footwear industry. Products are sold through a combination of physical stores and online platforms, with a significant portion of revenue generated from sales within the United States.

SpotOn

Series C in 2020
SpotOn is a payments and software company that aims to transform the merchant services industry by combining payment processing with customer engagement tools. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, SpotOn provides a cloud-based platform specifically designed for small and medium-sized businesses. This platform includes a range of comprehensive tools such as payments, point-of-sale systems, custom website creation, appointment scheduling, marketing, customer reviews, analytics, and loyalty programs. By facilitating effective communication and allowing merchants to import existing customer lists, SpotOn enhances business efficiency and empowers merchants to make informed decisions while improving their marketing strategies. The company's commitment to exceptional customer service further supports its mission to help businesses thrive.

Fanatics

Series E in 2020
Fanatics, Inc. is a leading vertical commerce company specializing in the design, manufacture, distribution, and retail of licensed sports merchandise on a global scale. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, with additional offices in San Mateo, California, and Manchester, United Kingdom, Fanatics offers a wide range of sports apparel through its online platforms, mobile applications, and physical stores. The company features an extensive product assortment, including over 120,000 items related to various sports leagues such as the NFL, MLB, NBA, NCAA, NASCAR, and NHL. Fanatics also provides outsourced e-commerce solutions through its TeamFanShop division, which operates the official online stores for numerous prominent sports organizations. This multi-channel approach allows Fanatics to effectively meet the evolving demands of fans and retailers in today's fast-paced, on-demand marketplace.

Dyne Therapeutics

Series B in 2020
Dyne Therapeutics, Inc., a muscle disease company, operates as a biotechnology company that focuses on advancing therapeutics for genetically driven muscle diseases in the United States. It develops various programs for myotonic dystrophy type 1, duchenne muscular dystrophy, and facioscapulohumeral dystrophy, as well as rare skeletal muscle, and cardiac and metabolic muscle diseases using its FORCE platform that delivers disease-modifying therapies. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Taysha Gene Therapies

Series B in 2020
Taysha Gene Therapies is a company focused on developing adeno-associated virus (AAV) based gene therapies aimed at treating monogenic diseases of the central nervous system. Founded in 2019 and based in Dallas, Texas, the company is advancing several therapeutic candidates, including TSHA-101 for GM2 gangliosidosis, TSHA-118 for CLN1 disease, TSHA-102 for Rett syndrome, TSHA-103 for SLC6A1 haploinsufficiency disorder, and TSHA-104 for Surfeit locus 1 deficiency. Taysha Gene Therapies collaborates with The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center to enhance the development and commercialization of its innovative treatments, with a mission to eradicate severe and life-threatening CNS diseases through curative gene therapies. The company's expertise in drug development and its partnership with a leading gene therapy program enable it to effectively progress its pipeline of potential therapies.
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