Murphree Investments III

Murphree Investments III is a venture capital fund managed by Murphree Venture Partners, based in Houston, Texas. The fund focuses on investing in medium-sized companies across various sectors, including software, commercial services, e-commerce, technology, media, telecommunications, and 3D printing. As of May 2018, the firm has been in the process of winding down its operations.

John P. Dennis

Venture Partner

John Philip Ferguson

Former Member of Advisory Board

Dennis Murphree

Managing General Partner

Patrick Murphree

Chief Financial Officer

John White

General Partner

12 past transactions

Gridsmart

Venture Round in 2010
GRIDSMART Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing advanced traffic management systems for clients in the United States and internationally. The company offers a suite of products under the GRIDSMART brand, including the GRIDSMART Bell Camera, which utilizes a single-camera tracking system for real-time data collection and actuation at intersections. Additionally, GRIDSMART provides various processors and performance modules that aid traffic professionals in identifying improvement opportunities. Their solutions encompass features such as vehicle, motorcycle, and bicycle detection and tracking, alongside software modules for real-time alerts and pedestrian monitoring. The product line also includes traditional zoom cameras and thermal cameras. GRIDSMART's offerings cater to transportation logistics and advanced infrastructure management markets, with distribution occurring through direct sales teams and partnerships in multiple countries. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, GRIDSMART Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc., having previously been known as Aldis, Inc.

MedServe

Series C in 2008
MedServe is especially adept at meeting the waste management needs of healthcare companies because they come from both worlds. Their founders are seasoned healthcare and waste-management professionals. They saw that waste companies were generally indifferent to the unique needs of healthcare providers, so they came together to provide comprehensive, healthcare-focused waste management solutions. Everything they do is focused on delivering a solution that meets your needs – not a pre-packaged program they can pull off the shelf. This refreshingly client-centered approach is what truly sets them apart.

Infrastruct Security

Series A in 2006
Infrastruct Security is a convergent security provider focused on commercial, industrial and petrochemical customers. Infrastruct Security is a turn-key provider that designs, installs, and services: Electronic Security Systems, Fire Alarm and Life Safety Systems, Data Voice and Cabling, and Network Integration.

Object Reservoir

Venture Round in 2004
Object Reservoir, Inc. develops and provides reservoir analysis and well modeling and forecasting tools for the oil and gas industry.

Anark Corporation

Series C in 2003
Anark Corporation, founded in 1994 and based in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in visualization collaboration software tailored for manufacturing organizations. Its flagship product, Anark Core, automates the publishing of technical content, enabling seamless communication among engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams across the extended enterprise and supply chain. The software suite includes Anark Core Workstation for desktop use and Anark Core Server for automated publishing. Additionally, Anark offers an SDK for integration with other enterprise systems and Anark MBEWeb, a cloud-based platform facilitating collaboration on technical web content from any device. The company’s solutions support various applications, including engineering release documents, quality inspection, and supplier procurement. Anark has partnered with prominent industry leaders such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and NASA to optimize the use of 3D CAD data and improve product development processes, thereby enhancing collaboration and reducing material waste.

Anark Corporation

Series B in 2002
Anark Corporation, founded in 1994 and based in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in visualization collaboration software tailored for manufacturing organizations. Its flagship product, Anark Core, automates the publishing of technical content, enabling seamless communication among engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams across the extended enterprise and supply chain. The software suite includes Anark Core Workstation for desktop use and Anark Core Server for automated publishing. Additionally, Anark offers an SDK for integration with other enterprise systems and Anark MBEWeb, a cloud-based platform facilitating collaboration on technical web content from any device. The company’s solutions support various applications, including engineering release documents, quality inspection, and supplier procurement. Anark has partnered with prominent industry leaders such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and NASA to optimize the use of 3D CAD data and improve product development processes, thereby enhancing collaboration and reducing material waste.

Anark Corporation

Series B in 2001
Anark Corporation, founded in 1994 and based in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in visualization collaboration software tailored for manufacturing organizations. Its flagship product, Anark Core, automates the publishing of technical content, enabling seamless communication among engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams across the extended enterprise and supply chain. The software suite includes Anark Core Workstation for desktop use and Anark Core Server for automated publishing. Additionally, Anark offers an SDK for integration with other enterprise systems and Anark MBEWeb, a cloud-based platform facilitating collaboration on technical web content from any device. The company’s solutions support various applications, including engineering release documents, quality inspection, and supplier procurement. Anark has partnered with prominent industry leaders such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and NASA to optimize the use of 3D CAD data and improve product development processes, thereby enhancing collaboration and reducing material waste.

Advent Networks

Series B in 2000
Advent Networks manufactures and offers IP access platform for the cable industry that operates on unmodified hybrid fiber-coax networks.

Elisar Resources

Series B in 2000
Elisar Resources is a Nigerian based company that offers high-quality products, technologies, and solutions to the Nigerian market. It specializes in heavy industry, telecom services and devices, and machinery and supplies. Elisar Resources is located in the heart of the Commercial Capital of Nigeria, Lagos.

Journée Software

Series B in 2000
Journée Software enables companies to offer automated, personalized self-service interactions over the Web. With Journée, customers, employees and partners can handle virtually any business interface they might have, fully personalized to that individual, from the convenience of their computer 24/7. Journée software dramatically reduces operating costs, enhances customer satisfaction and retention, and delivers unmatched time to market.

ibooks.com

Series A in 1999
ibooks.com is a mobile-based application that enables its users to download and read books on their iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad.

PointServe

Series B in 1999
PointServe’s vision is to create a new, highly profitable marketplace for services on the Internet. Their patented online scheduling technology will enable businesses who could not efficiently use the Internet before to offer their services over the Internet and optimize delivery of those services. To the consumer, PointServe will enable greater ease-of-use in finding a provider and scheduling an appointment. To the provider, PointServe will mean increased revenue, customer loyalty and company growth.