Vizit is a technology company that provides a visual AI platform aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of e-commerce content. By utilizing patented artificial intelligence and deep learning algorithms, Vizit's software analyzes audience preferences and visual cues in images to predict and measure content performance throughout the consumer journey. This approach enables brands to create and optimize visual content that resonates with their target audiences, ultimately driving engagement and sales. With real-time analytics, Vizit empowers businesses to make data-driven decisions about their visual strategies, ensuring that they effectively capture consumer attention and improve overall marketing outcomes.
Gigpro
Venture Round in 2024
GigPro is a platform designed to connect experienced food and beverage workers with hospitality businesses in need of on-demand staffing solutions. It provides a service that allows companies to fill shifts quickly, catering to both seasonal labor demands and general workforce recruitment needs. By focusing on the hospitality industry, GigPro streamlines the process of finding skilled hourly professionals, making it easier for businesses to manage their staffing requirements efficiently.
LandTrust
Series A in 2022
LandTrust, Inc. operates an online marketplace that facilitates access to private land for hunting, fishing, and other outdoor recreational activities. Founded in 2019 and based in Bozeman, Montana, the platform connects sportsmen with landowners, allowing users to list, discover, and book private land for their outdoor pursuits. By partnering with landowners such as farmers and ranchers, LandTrust helps generate new revenue streams from their land's natural resources, ensuring that landowners are compensated for sustainable land management practices. This innovative approach enables landowners to enhance their income while providing outdoor enthusiasts with convenient access to diverse sporting opportunities.
Freight Farms
Series B in 2022
Freight Farms, Inc. specializes in manufacturing innovative crop production units constructed from up-cycled shipping containers. Its flagship product, the Leafy Green Machine, is a pre-assembled hydroponic farm capable of producing commercial-scale yields of various crops, including herbs like mint and basil, as well as different types of lettuce and hearty greens such as kale and cabbage. Founded in 2010 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Freight Farms aims to provide access to fresh and affordable food in regions where traditional farming is not feasible due to climate constraints. The company's technology promotes local food economies and sustainable food systems by enabling high-yield crop production regardless of environmental conditions. It serves a diverse clientele, including business owners, soil farmers, schools, municipalities, and non-profits across the United States, Canada, and Europe.
CloudTruth
Seed Round in 2022
CloudTruth is a unified configuration management company that provides software solutions to enhance visibility and control over configuration data in dynamic cloud environments. Its platform centralizes access to critical elements such as secrets, parameters, and environment variables necessary for the build, deployment, and runtime processes. By isolating significant configuration changes from routine development activities, CloudTruth allows organizations to review alterations after incidents and monitor specific security configuration files. This capability is essential for software development companies and IT departments, helping them navigate the complexities of distributed and decentralized cloud configurations effectively.
Senda Biosciences
Series C in 2022
Senda Biosciences, founded in 2017 by David Kolesky, Ignacio Martinez, and John Casey in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focuses on developing therapeutic applications for innovative treatments of human diseases. The company specializes in studying the molecular relationships between bacterial, botanical, and human cells to understand how these interactions influence health and disease. By gaining insights into these interspecies connections, Senda Biosciences aims to create novel categories of medicines and delivery methods, providing medical professionals with new tools to combat various illnesses.
XY Retail
Seed Round in 2022
XY Retail is a developer of an integrated platform tailored for lifestyle brands, facilitating the management of stores, e-commerce, and customer interactions. The platform provides a comprehensive suite of tools, including inventory management, order orchestration, and customer relationship management, which support brands in executing their omnichannel strategies. With features such as made-to-measure services, private sales channels, and ship-from-store capabilities, XY Retail enhances operational efficiency and enables brands to reach customers globally. By streamlining various aspects of retail operations, the company empowers lifestyle brands to create cohesive and efficient shopping experiences.
WiTricity
Venture Round in 2022
WiTricity Corporation specializes in wireless power solutions utilizing patented magnetic resonance technology. Founded in 2007 and based in Watertown, Massachusetts, the company focuses on various applications, including electric vehicle (EV) charging, mobile device charging, wireless batteries, and medical devices. WiTricity is recognized as a leader in the development of wireless charging for both passenger and commercial vehicles, playing a key role in establishing global standards for EV wireless charging. Its technology enables seamless energy transfer through oscillating magnetic fields, allowing clients to adopt wireless charging systems that eliminate the need for plug-in connections. The company's extensive patent portfolio underpins its innovations, attracting automakers and suppliers seeking to enhance the convenience of EV charging and promote future autonomous driving technologies. WiTricity also licenses its technology to original equipment manufacturers, enabling them to integrate wireless power transfer into their products across various sectors, including consumer electronics, industrial applications, and military uses.
Wyebot
Venture Round in 2022
Wyebot, Inc. is a technology company based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, specializing in wireless intelligence and automation. Founded in 2016, it offers an AI-driven platform that analyzes and optimizes wireless networks, addressing issues such as intermittent WiFi performance and ensuring business continuity through real-time alerts. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence, machine learning, and fog-computing technologies to automatically identify problems and provide actionable solutions, significantly reducing the time required for problem resolution. Wyebot primarily serves corporate enterprises, educational institutions, managed service providers, healthcare organizations, and entertainment venues, enhancing their ability to manage and optimize their wireless ecosystems effectively.
Talkmap is a conversational AI mapping cloud SaaS company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. It specializes in enhancing enterprise chatbot strategies through its Talkdiscovery platform, which streamlines intent identification and bot training by utilizing utterances from a company's conversation data. By leveraging AI-powered machine learning and conversational understanding, Talkmap transforms customer conversations into valuable business intelligence. This innovation automates the previously manual and time-consuming processes, enabling businesses to efficiently access and utilize their most valuable asset—customer interactions—thereby improving customer experiences and outcomes.
ThriveFantasy
Series A in 2021
ThriveFantasy is a daily fantasy sports and esports platform established in 2016 and based in New York, United States. The company focuses on top-tier athletes across various sports, aiming to enhance the fantasy sports experience for casual users. ThriveFantasy offers a unique platform centered on prop bets, allowing users to engage with questionnaires related to athletes' performances. Based on the answers provided, users can place bets, creating an interactive environment that combines gameplay with the potential for awards. The company's mission is to democratize fantasy sports, making it more accessible and enjoyable for a broader audience.
CloudTruth
Seed Round in 2021
CloudTruth is a unified configuration management company that provides software solutions to enhance visibility and control over configuration data in dynamic cloud environments. Its platform centralizes access to critical elements such as secrets, parameters, and environment variables necessary for the build, deployment, and runtime processes. By isolating significant configuration changes from routine development activities, CloudTruth allows organizations to review alterations after incidents and monitor specific security configuration files. This capability is essential for software development companies and IT departments, helping them navigate the complexities of distributed and decentralized cloud configurations effectively.
Invaio Sciences, Inc. is a multi-platform technology company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Durham, North Carolina; Basel, Switzerland; and SĂ£o Paulo, Brazil. Established in 2016, the company focuses on harnessing advanced sciences to address critical challenges in agriculture, nutrition, and the environment. Invaio's innovative technologies aim to reduce pesticide usage globally by enhancing the understanding of insect physiology and interdependent natural systems. By developing solutions that are both effective against pests and safe for beneficial species, Invaio seeks to create a positive impact on agriculture and human and animal health, positioning itself at the forefront of transformative practices in these fields.
WiTricity
Venture Round in 2020
WiTricity Corporation specializes in wireless power solutions utilizing patented magnetic resonance technology. Founded in 2007 and based in Watertown, Massachusetts, the company focuses on various applications, including electric vehicle (EV) charging, mobile device charging, wireless batteries, and medical devices. WiTricity is recognized as a leader in the development of wireless charging for both passenger and commercial vehicles, playing a key role in establishing global standards for EV wireless charging. Its technology enables seamless energy transfer through oscillating magnetic fields, allowing clients to adopt wireless charging systems that eliminate the need for plug-in connections. The company's extensive patent portfolio underpins its innovations, attracting automakers and suppliers seeking to enhance the convenience of EV charging and promote future autonomous driving technologies. WiTricity also licenses its technology to original equipment manufacturers, enabling them to integrate wireless power transfer into their products across various sectors, including consumer electronics, industrial applications, and military uses.
ThriveFantasy
Seed Round in 2020
ThriveFantasy is a daily fantasy sports and esports platform established in 2016 and based in New York, United States. The company focuses on top-tier athletes across various sports, aiming to enhance the fantasy sports experience for casual users. ThriveFantasy offers a unique platform centered on prop bets, allowing users to engage with questionnaires related to athletes' performances. Based on the answers provided, users can place bets, creating an interactive environment that combines gameplay with the potential for awards. The company's mission is to democratize fantasy sports, making it more accessible and enjoyable for a broader audience.
Elementus
Seed Round in 2019
Elementus Inc., established in New York in 2017, specializes in blockchain data analytics. It offers an enterprise platform designed for institutional asset managers, financial service providers, and government agencies. The company combines proprietary data with patented algorithms to deliver unique insights into cryptocurrency markets, enabling clients to make informed decisions and enhance transparency within the blockchain ecosystem.
PureCars Technologies
Venture Round in 2019
PureCars Technologies is a developer of an automotive business intelligence and marketing automation platform designed for auto dealers and agencies. The company offers a suite of services that includes online value reports and advertising solutions for used cars and trucks, facilitating connections between buyers and sellers. Its omnichannel marketing automation tools enable users to create data-driven advertising campaigns across various platforms such as search, display, video, and social media. By optimizing advertising spending and enhancing campaign management, PureCars Technologies aims to increase efficiency and profitability for automotive businesses.
Talkmap
Seed Round in 2019
Talkmap is a conversational AI mapping cloud SaaS company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. It specializes in enhancing enterprise chatbot strategies through its Talkdiscovery platform, which streamlines intent identification and bot training by utilizing utterances from a company's conversation data. By leveraging AI-powered machine learning and conversational understanding, Talkmap transforms customer conversations into valuable business intelligence. This innovation automates the previously manual and time-consuming processes, enabling businesses to efficiently access and utilize their most valuable asset—customer interactions—thereby improving customer experiences and outcomes.
Akumina, Inc. is a developer of an employee experience platform that serves a diverse range of sectors, including financial services, retail, technology, manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and education. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, the company offers a customizable and multilingual platform designed to create personalized digital experiences for employees. Akumina's solutions enable global enterprises to build modern intranets, digital dashboards, and mobile applications that enhance employee engagement, productivity, and innovation. The platform seamlessly integrates with leading enterprise cloud applications, providing a content management system that allows organizations to store and manage data across various technology systems. By focusing on contextual and collaborative workplace experiences, Akumina helps clients foster a positive corporate culture and improve overall employee satisfaction.
ChaosSearch
Series A in 2018
ChaosSearch is a data platform company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in scalable log analytics. Its innovative platform indexes customer data stored in the cloud, making it fully searchable and facilitating data analytics at scale. By transforming cloud storage into a dynamic analytical database, ChaosSearch enables seamless integration of diverse data streams and streamlines complex data pipelines. The platform supports multiple query languages, including Elastic and SQL, and plans to incorporate machine learning capabilities in the future. This comprehensive approach allows businesses to derive actionable insights from their data while significantly reducing time, cost, and complexity, effectively turning cloud object storage into an efficient analytics engine.
Trace Genomics
Series A in 2018
Trace Genomics, Inc. is a company focused on advancing soil health and microbiome analysis through artificial intelligence-based diagnostic tools designed for farmers. The company provides a soil microbiome test that utilizes DNA sequencing and a comprehensive database of microbial species to predict soil diseases, assess soil health, and enhance crop quality. By analyzing the microbial composition and diversity within soil samples, Trace Genomics offers valuable insights that empower farmers to make informed decisions regarding soil management, crop selection, and the application of fertilizers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, with an additional office in Ames, Iowa, Trace Genomics aims to support sustainable agricultural practices by providing actionable information that enhances soil productivity and sustainability.
FarmTrace
Seed Round in 2018
FarmTrace is an agricultural technology company that specializes in digitizing and managing farm information to enhance transparency and sustainability across the food value chain. Its platform integrates relevant records from farms, encompassing data down to the individual animal level, and connects various on-farm systems, robots, and management tools. By providing actionable insights, FarmTrace facilitates advancements in research and development while promoting sustainable farming practices. The company's innovative approach enables agriculture and food companies to deliver safer and more transparent products, thereby addressing the growing demand for accountability in food sourcing.
NestReady
Venture Round in 2018
NestReady Inc. is a real estate technology company based in Montreal, Canada, founded in 2012. The company has developed a comprehensive online platform that integrates all stages of the home buying experience, bridging the gap between home discovery and financing. Its solution allows mortgage lenders to enhance their understanding of clients, streamline the home buying process, and reduce customer acquisition costs. The platform offers a white-label, plug-and-play service that enables lenders to provide a seamless homebuying experience directly on their websites, fostering stronger relationships with customers and improving conversion rates. By simplifying the connection between real estate and mortgage services, NestReady aims to create a more efficient and user-friendly environment for both homebuyers and lenders.
Openbay, Inc. is a technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in software solutions for the automotive care industry. Founded in 2011, Openbay operates an online marketplace that connects vehicle owners with a diverse range of automotive service providers, including car dealerships, national chains, independent shops, and mobile mechanics. The platform allows users to find, compare, and book various vehicle repair and maintenance services, such as oil changes, battery replacements, brake services, and more. By streamlining the process of locating and transacting with automotive professionals, Openbay aims to enhance convenience and transparency for consumers seeking automotive care. The company has received recognition for its innovative approach, positioning itself as a trusted resource in the automotive services marketplace.
Gravyty
Venture Round in 2018
Gravyty Technologies, Inc., established in 2016 and based in Wayland, Massachusetts, specializes in fundraising software solutions. The company's primary offerings include First Draft, an email drafting tool for frontline fundraisers; Gravyty Guide, a weekly digest email for portfolio management; and Gravyty Stewardship, an automation tool for relationship building through donor communication. Gravyty's software enables fundraisers to scale personalized outreach, qualify prospects efficiently, and deepen relationships with existing donors, ultimately increasing revenue without additional staff. The company has strategic partnerships with Salesforce, Ellucian, Boston Foundation, and Staupell Analytics Group.
Gameface Media, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in providing free, high-resolution professional photos of amateur athletes participating in various sporting events. The company's primary service, offered through MarathonFoto, is the largest of its kind in the U.S., catering to endurance race participants. Gameface allows users to download, share, and print these photos, while also facilitating brand engagement by featuring sponsored logos. Additionally, the company publishes the Six Minute Mile newsletter, a popular and rapidly growing resource for endurance athletes, covering training, nutrition, and gear.
ViralGains
Series B in 2017
ViralGains, Inc. is a video marketing platform based in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2012. The company assists advertising agencies and brands in effectively reaching their target audiences by enhancing consumer engagement through video content distributed across various digital channels. ViralGains focuses on business-to-business initiatives, including the distribution, seeding, and marketing of viral videos. Its platform integrates videos into user experiences on diverse destinations such as blogs, social games, and social news, while also leveraging influencer partnerships. Additionally, ViralGains utilizes zero-party data through interactive ads and audience building technology, allowing brands to discover, understand, and nurture both new and returning customers effectively. The platform measures consumer interactions with video content, enabling marketers to connect with audiences in preferred venues and contexts.
Commerce Signals
Series B in 2017
Commerce Signals, Inc. is a company that specializes in creating a real-time exchange for transactional data, enabling businesses to optimize and monetize their data assets. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company provides a marketplace for buyers and sellers of data, emphasizing relevance and utility. Commerce Signals focuses on unlocking merchant acquirer payment data to enhance media measurement while maintaining consumer privacy. The firm employs a Federated Data model, developed in collaboration with experts in data privacy, which allows businesses to share insights without compromising control over their data. This approach supports the secure management and dissemination of private information, facilitating collaboration and improving customer experiences. As of December 2019, the company operates as a subsidiary of Verisk Analytics, Inc.
ChaosSearch
Seed Round in 2017
ChaosSearch is a data platform company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in scalable log analytics. Its innovative platform indexes customer data stored in the cloud, making it fully searchable and facilitating data analytics at scale. By transforming cloud storage into a dynamic analytical database, ChaosSearch enables seamless integration of diverse data streams and streamlines complex data pipelines. The platform supports multiple query languages, including Elastic and SQL, and plans to incorporate machine learning capabilities in the future. This comprehensive approach allows businesses to derive actionable insights from their data while significantly reducing time, cost, and complexity, effectively turning cloud object storage into an efficient analytics engine.
Newmetrix
Series A in 2017
Newmetrix is a technology company that specializes in a cloud-based video management platform aimed at reducing risks on construction sites through the integration of human and artificial intelligence. The platform employs machine learning to analyze images and videos from construction projects, categorizing them with construction-specific tags. This functionality addresses key challenges related to the management, collaboration, search, and analysis of industrial visual content, thereby enhancing safety and operational efficiency for clients in the construction industry.
TriLumina
Venture Round in 2017
TriLumina Corporation, founded in 2010 and based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, specializes in manufacturing semiconductor lasers, particularly advanced vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSEL). The company provides cutting-edge illumination solutions for 3D sensing and LiDAR applications across various industries, including automotive, industrial, and mobile sectors. TriLumina's patented VCSEL technology supports the development of innovative applications such as augmented reality, virtual reality, 3D cameras, and autonomous vehicles. Its products are designed for use in sophisticated systems like Time-of-Flight and Long Range LiDAR, achieving notable qualifications such as automotive Grade 1 temperature range certification. This positions TriLumina as a preferred platform in the realm of 3D sensing technologies, enabling clients to enhance operational efficiency and drive technological advancements.
Intro-Act
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Intro-act matches corporate executives with institutional investors who are likely to buy or sell their stock using artificial intelligence. They offer all users data discovery technologies to efficiently prepare for all types of corporate-investor access events.
Gravyty
Seed Round in 2016
Gravyty Technologies, Inc., established in 2016 and based in Wayland, Massachusetts, specializes in fundraising software solutions. The company's primary offerings include First Draft, an email drafting tool for frontline fundraisers; Gravyty Guide, a weekly digest email for portfolio management; and Gravyty Stewardship, an automation tool for relationship building through donor communication. Gravyty's software enables fundraisers to scale personalized outreach, qualify prospects efficiently, and deepen relationships with existing donors, ultimately increasing revenue without additional staff. The company has strategic partnerships with Salesforce, Ellucian, Boston Foundation, and Staupell Analytics Group.
Promoboxx
Series A in 2016
Promoboxx Inc. is a Boston-based company that operates a brand-to-retailer marketing platform designed to facilitate collaboration between brands and their independent retailers. Founded in 2009, the platform allows brands to launch customized co-branded digital marketing campaigns that are compliant with brand guidelines. It enables brands to select participating retailers, validate their information, and schedule engagement actions, such as sharing reminders. Retailers can tailor national marketing materials to fit their local needs and access a suite of marketing tools to drive campaign traffic. Promoboxx supports over 85 leading brands, including The North Face and New Balance, enabling them to execute more than 3 million campaigns across 27,000 retailers. The platform also provides analytics to track engagement, campaign performance, and key business outcomes, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of marketing initiatives and fostering stronger relationships between brands and retailers.
3D Cloud is a cloud-based digital asset management platform focused on 3D product visualization, specifically for the furniture, kitchen, bath, outdoor, and office sectors. The platform integrates advanced 3D visualization with augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies, facilitating the configuration, design, and visualization of eCommerce products. By allowing clients to customize high-consideration, big-ticket items, 3D Cloud enhances buyer confidence and boosts sales. Its clientele includes notable companies such as a major US home improvement retailer, Kingfisher plc, Ashley, La-Z-Boy, HNI, and MillerKnoll, demonstrating its relevance in the marketplace.
Talla
Venture Round in 2016
Talla, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Brookline, Massachusetts, is an AI and automation platform that enhances customer support and internal service management. The company develops software that automates support workflows, enabling users to find accurate answers to their questions through self-service. Talla's platform is designed for various internal teams, including HR and IT, and prioritizes inquiries while automating responses to frequently asked questions. By integrating with essential tools used by support teams, Talla not only improves customer satisfaction but also increases the productivity of support representatives. The platform's machine learning capabilities allow it to learn and adapt over time, ensuring continuous improvement in service delivery.
ViralGains
Series A in 2016
ViralGains, Inc. is a video marketing platform based in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2012. The company assists advertising agencies and brands in effectively reaching their target audiences by enhancing consumer engagement through video content distributed across various digital channels. ViralGains focuses on business-to-business initiatives, including the distribution, seeding, and marketing of viral videos. Its platform integrates videos into user experiences on diverse destinations such as blogs, social games, and social news, while also leveraging influencer partnerships. Additionally, ViralGains utilizes zero-party data through interactive ads and audience building technology, allowing brands to discover, understand, and nurture both new and returning customers effectively. The platform measures consumer interactions with video content, enabling marketers to connect with audiences in preferred venues and contexts.
Commerce Signals
Series A in 2015
Commerce Signals, Inc. is a company that specializes in creating a real-time exchange for transactional data, enabling businesses to optimize and monetize their data assets. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company provides a marketplace for buyers and sellers of data, emphasizing relevance and utility. Commerce Signals focuses on unlocking merchant acquirer payment data to enhance media measurement while maintaining consumer privacy. The firm employs a Federated Data model, developed in collaboration with experts in data privacy, which allows businesses to share insights without compromising control over their data. This approach supports the secure management and dissemination of private information, facilitating collaboration and improving customer experiences. As of December 2019, the company operates as a subsidiary of Verisk Analytics, Inc.
Vivoom operates an online platform that allows users to shoot, enhance, and share videos with effects inspired by movies, music videos, and TV shows. The company enables live action recording, application of various visual effects, and sharing on social media platforms or via email and SMS. Vivoom also functions as a consumer activation platform, helping brands transform their consumers into authentic influencers. This solution complements existing marketing strategies to boost sales, enhance product experiences, and build direct relationships with customers. Notable clients include Capital One, L’Oreal, Johnson & Johnson, Crayola, Clorox, Microsoft, Dr. Pepper, Univision, Maroon 5, and the Boston Celtics. Vivoom was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
Wiser Solutions
Series A in 2015
Wiser Solutions is a leading provider of actionable data aimed at enhancing decision-making for brands and retailers. The company specializes in collecting and analyzing both online and in-store data with notable speed and precision. Its platform integrates insights from the retail sector with advanced workflow software, creating a comprehensive solution that serves various retail needs, including those of restaurants. By combining data science with human validation, Wiser offers a centralized approach to retail data analysis, enabling businesses to drive revenue, reduce costs, and improve marketing efficiency.
Mobee is a mobile crowd-sourcing platform that leverages mobile technology to gather offline data and insights about shopper experiences. Through its app, Mobee rewards users for providing feedback on their shopping encounters, thereby facilitating a more engaging and interactive way for businesses to collect valuable data. The platform enables retailers and brand manufacturers to analyze this information in real-time, offering persona-based alerts and integrating seamlessly with existing workflows. This approach allows companies to conduct comprehensive reviews of the shopper experience more efficiently and cost-effectively than traditional mystery shopping or merchandising services, ultimately aiding them in making informed business decisions.
Reticare
Venture Round in 2015
Reticare Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in manufacturing ocular protectors for various digital devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and gaming consoles. The company's primary product is a digitized eye protector designed to absorb high-energy visible light emitted by these devices, aiming to reduce the potential harmful effects of prolonged exposure on users' eyes.
Gig Wage
Seed Round in 2015
Gig Wage is a fintech payroll company based in Dallas, Texas, that focuses on providing financial solutions for gig workers and independent contractors. Founded in 2014, the company offers a scalable online platform that enables businesses to efficiently manage contractor payroll, payments, and compliance, regardless of the number of contractors involved. Gig Wage allows independent contractors to track their work, initiate invoices, and receive payments seamlessly. The platform also features tools for instant payments and a partnership with Green Dot, which enables the introduction of a customized debit card with no monthly fees and various banking services tailored for gig workers. By simplifying the complexities of payments and compliance, Gig Wage aims to enhance transparency and support for gig workers, thereby creating a financial social safety net for this growing workforce.
ReferralMob
Seed Round in 2015
ReferralMob is a staffing and recruiting company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The company specializes in talent acquisition and career coaching, offering a job-referral network that connects companies with potential hires. ReferralMob's platform features mobile and web-based applications that facilitate the referral process, allowing users to upload their resumes and earn compensation by referring friends and colleagues to job openings within their social networks. By extending employee referral programs beyond traditional company boundaries, ReferralMob enhances the recruitment process for employers while providing individuals with opportunities to leverage their networks for financial reward.
Deep Information Sciences
Series A in 2015
Our on-demand economy requires lightning speed, adaptability and 24/7 availability, a trifecta that isn’t possible thanks to today’s inherently rigid databases that hit the wall when data tsunamis strike. Deep reimagined MySQL and built the world’s only adaptive database designed for complex, data-intensive physical, virtual and cloud environments. deepSQL, an autonomically self-tuning database, leverages Deep’s breakthrough computer science and machine learning, and uses the familiar MySQL interface. With DBA-less tuning, extreme scalability to hundreds of billions of rows, and performance that’s 50x faster, deepSQL enables applications to scream, operations to be ultra-responsive and businesses to thrive in an always-on world.
FlashNotes
Series B in 2015
FlashNotes is a marketplace designed for college students, providing them with immediate access to online tutors and a variety of course-specific study materials. The platform facilitates the buying and selling of resources such as notes, study guides, and flashcards, enabling students to enhance their academic performance while also offering an opportunity to earn money by sharing their own materials. With a commitment to student success, FlashNotes features a guarantee that promises a grade improvement or a full refund for users. Additionally, the platform allows sellers to determine their own pricing, ensuring they are fairly compensated for their knowledge and expertise.
TriLumina
Series B in 2015
TriLumina Corporation, founded in 2010 and based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, specializes in manufacturing semiconductor lasers, particularly advanced vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSEL). The company provides cutting-edge illumination solutions for 3D sensing and LiDAR applications across various industries, including automotive, industrial, and mobile sectors. TriLumina's patented VCSEL technology supports the development of innovative applications such as augmented reality, virtual reality, 3D cameras, and autonomous vehicles. Its products are designed for use in sophisticated systems like Time-of-Flight and Long Range LiDAR, achieving notable qualifications such as automotive Grade 1 temperature range certification. This positions TriLumina as a preferred platform in the realm of 3D sensing technologies, enabling clients to enhance operational efficiency and drive technological advancements.
ArtLifting
Seed Round in 2015
ArtLifting, LLC is a social enterprise based in Boston, Massachusetts, that operates an online art marketplace focused on empowering homeless and disabled artists by facilitating the sale of their artwork globally. Founded in 2013, the platform offers a variety of products, including prints, original artworks, phone cases, and gift cards, enabling artists to share their talents and personal stories. ArtLifting connects these artists with a diverse range of corporate clients, including notable companies such as Google, Starbucks, and LinkedIn, helping to raise awareness and support for marginalized communities. Through its marketplace, ArtLifting promotes self-empowerment for disadvantaged artists by providing opportunities for them to monetize their creative work.
Origin AI
Pre Seed Round in 2015
Origin AI revolutionizes WiFi usage by transforming signals into WiFi Sensing technology. Harnessing AI, we analyze signal disruptions caused by daily activities to provide valuable insights for ISP, security, and IoT applications. Key features include Motion, Presence, Falls, and Breathing AI engines, each offering industry-leading accuracy. Our competitive advantages include non-line of sight sensing, high accuracy, elimination of wearable devices, and simple plug-and-play deployment. Origin WiFi Sensing runs 100% on the edge, ensuring superior security through end-to-end encryption and efficient software requiring minimal CPU resources. Easily embeddable into most WiFi devices, our solution adheres to industry-leading security protocols. Experience the transformative power of Origin AI and enhance your business with smart, secure WiFi Sensing solutions. WiFi can do more.
Formstack
Venture Round in 2014
Formstack, LLC is a secure workplace productivity platform that provides online form building software designed to streamline data collection and management for various organizations. Founded in 2006 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Formstack enables users to create custom web forms, manage workflows, and collect electronic signatures without the need for coding. The platform offers a range of features, including conditional logic, analytics, payment integrations, and mobile applications, which enhance the efficiency of form-based tasks. It serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, nonprofits, educational institutions, and government agencies, helping to digitize processes and automate workflows. With over 25,000 organizations relying on its services, Formstack is committed to improving productivity and transforming how businesses engage with their data.
Replenish
Seed Round in 2014
Replenish is a manufacturer specializing in self-cleaning blenders designed for the quick preparation of healthy smoothies and snacks. The company offers conveniently pre-packaged cups filled with a variety of hyper-fresh fruits, vegetables, seeds, and nuts. These ingredients are flash-frozen at peak ripeness to ensure they maintain their optimal vitamins and nutrients, providing users with all-natural produce at its best. By combining modern technology with a focus on health and convenience, Replenish aims to simplify the process of enjoying nutritious snacks in both home and office settings.
TriLumina
Series A in 2014
TriLumina Corporation, founded in 2010 and based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, specializes in manufacturing semiconductor lasers, particularly advanced vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSEL). The company provides cutting-edge illumination solutions for 3D sensing and LiDAR applications across various industries, including automotive, industrial, and mobile sectors. TriLumina's patented VCSEL technology supports the development of innovative applications such as augmented reality, virtual reality, 3D cameras, and autonomous vehicles. Its products are designed for use in sophisticated systems like Time-of-Flight and Long Range LiDAR, achieving notable qualifications such as automotive Grade 1 temperature range certification. This positions TriLumina as a preferred platform in the realm of 3D sensing technologies, enabling clients to enhance operational efficiency and drive technological advancements.
FlashNotes
Series A in 2014
FlashNotes is a marketplace designed for college students, providing them with immediate access to online tutors and a variety of course-specific study materials. The platform facilitates the buying and selling of resources such as notes, study guides, and flashcards, enabling students to enhance their academic performance while also offering an opportunity to earn money by sharing their own materials. With a commitment to student success, FlashNotes features a guarantee that promises a grade improvement or a full refund for users. Additionally, the platform allows sellers to determine their own pricing, ensuring they are fairly compensated for their knowledge and expertise.
Newburryport Brewing Company
Pre Seed Round in 2014
Newburyport Brewing Company is a privately held craft brewery dedicated to brewing the highest quality craft beer products.
PureCars Technologies
Series B in 2013
PureCars Technologies is a developer of an automotive business intelligence and marketing automation platform designed for auto dealers and agencies. The company offers a suite of services that includes online value reports and advertising solutions for used cars and trucks, facilitating connections between buyers and sellers. Its omnichannel marketing automation tools enable users to create data-driven advertising campaigns across various platforms such as search, display, video, and social media. By optimizing advertising spending and enhancing campaign management, PureCars Technologies aims to increase efficiency and profitability for automotive businesses.
Sworkit Health
Venture Round in 2013
Sworkit Health is a consumer SaaS company founded in 2010 and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. The company offers a digital fitness platform that provides customized at-home and on-the-go workouts accessible on any device. Sworkit's platform focuses on delivering personalized and customizable on-demand workouts, utilizing circuit training that does not require any equipment, weights, or machines. This approach enables individuals to enhance their health and well-being through convenient and flexible fitness solutions.
Freight Farms
Seed Round in 2013
Freight Farms, Inc. specializes in manufacturing innovative crop production units constructed from up-cycled shipping containers. Its flagship product, the Leafy Green Machine, is a pre-assembled hydroponic farm capable of producing commercial-scale yields of various crops, including herbs like mint and basil, as well as different types of lettuce and hearty greens such as kale and cabbage. Founded in 2010 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Freight Farms aims to provide access to fresh and affordable food in regions where traditional farming is not feasible due to climate constraints. The company's technology promotes local food economies and sustainable food systems by enabling high-yield crop production regardless of environmental conditions. It serves a diverse clientele, including business owners, soil farmers, schools, municipalities, and non-profits across the United States, Canada, and Europe.
Openbay
Seed Round in 2013
Openbay, Inc. is a technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in software solutions for the automotive care industry. Founded in 2011, Openbay operates an online marketplace that connects vehicle owners with a diverse range of automotive service providers, including car dealerships, national chains, independent shops, and mobile mechanics. The platform allows users to find, compare, and book various vehicle repair and maintenance services, such as oil changes, battery replacements, brake services, and more. By streamlining the process of locating and transacting with automotive professionals, Openbay aims to enhance convenience and transparency for consumers seeking automotive care. The company has received recognition for its innovative approach, positioning itself as a trusted resource in the automotive services marketplace.
Paydiant, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based white label mobile wallet platform designed for merchants, banks, and partners to integrate mobile payments, loyalty programs, offers, and ATM cash access into their own branded applications. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Auburndale, Massachusetts, the company enables its clients to deploy secure mobile wallet solutions tailored to their brands. Paydiant's patented technology facilitates the development of contactless mobile payment systems and related commerce services, allowing businesses to offer customized digital payment experiences without the need for additional intermediaries. As of April 2015, Paydiant operates as a subsidiary of PayPal Holdings, Inc.
DondeEsta
Convertible Note in 2013
DondeEsta is a company that specializes in providing a location-tracking application designed to help families stay connected and ensure the safety of their children. The application allows parents to track and locate their children’s mobile devices, even without GPS, by utilizing SMS technology. This feature enables parents to receive real-time notifications and alerts when their children arrive at or leave specific locations, such as school. Available for both Android and iPhone, the DondeEsta application offers peace of mind to parents by facilitating constant awareness of their children's whereabouts.
SiteWit is a platform for small business owners to market their website on Google, Bing, and Yahoo and generate leads. SiteWit offers Do-It-Yourself (DIY) search engine marketing for SMBs. SiteWit provides a step-by-step setup process to get small businesses live on Google AdWords and Bing ads within minutes. SiteWit fully automates the management and optimization process to drive new customers cost-efficiently. SiteWit’s software allows small businesses to effectively compete with the professionals, without needing search engine marketing experience. SiteWit empowers SMBs to take a DIY approach to PPC marketing at a price that makes sense. SMBs can get started using SiteWit's free website analytics and launch SEM campaigns for $75/year. SiteWit was founded in 2009 with offices in San Francisco and Tampa.
Dashbell
Angel Round in 2013
Dashbell is a company that offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform specifically designed for independent lodgings, such as hotels. This platform enables these establishments to efficiently manage their reservations and availability while facilitating distribution through global partners. By providing tools for reservation management, customer management, and reporting, Dashbell empowers independent hotels to enhance their operational capabilities and expand their business. Through its innovative solutions, the company aims to simplify the online booking process and improve overall customer experience in the hospitality sector.
3D Cloud
Venture Round in 2013
3D Cloud is a cloud-based digital asset management platform focused on 3D product visualization, specifically for the furniture, kitchen, bath, outdoor, and office sectors. The platform integrates advanced 3D visualization with augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies, facilitating the configuration, design, and visualization of eCommerce products. By allowing clients to customize high-consideration, big-ticket items, 3D Cloud enhances buyer confidence and boosts sales. Its clientele includes notable companies such as a major US home improvement retailer, Kingfisher plc, Ashley, La-Z-Boy, HNI, and MillerKnoll, demonstrating its relevance in the marketplace.
PureCars Technologies
Series A in 2013
PureCars Technologies is a developer of an automotive business intelligence and marketing automation platform designed for auto dealers and agencies. The company offers a suite of services that includes online value reports and advertising solutions for used cars and trucks, facilitating connections between buyers and sellers. Its omnichannel marketing automation tools enable users to create data-driven advertising campaigns across various platforms such as search, display, video, and social media. By optimizing advertising spending and enhancing campaign management, PureCars Technologies aims to increase efficiency and profitability for automotive businesses.
Coherent Path
Pre Seed Round in 2013
Coherent Path Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, specializes in providing advanced analytics solutions for retailers aimed at enhancing customer understanding and engagement. The company's flagship offering leverages sophisticated mathematical concepts from hyperbolic geometry and dynamics to analyze a retailer’s product space and customer behavior. This science-driven approach enables retailers to personalize the customer journey across various channels, increasing revenue, driving engagement, and fostering loyalty. Unlike traditional recommendation tools, Coherent Path helps retailers identify optimal strategies for each customer, thereby maximizing lifetime value and differentiating their brand in the market.
Gameface
Pre Seed Round in 2013
Gameface Media, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in providing free, high-resolution professional photos of amateur athletes participating in various sporting events. The company's primary service, offered through MarathonFoto, is the largest of its kind in the U.S., catering to endurance race participants. Gameface allows users to download, share, and print these photos, while also facilitating brand engagement by featuring sponsored logos. Additionally, the company publishes the Six Minute Mile newsletter, a popular and rapidly growing resource for endurance athletes, covering training, nutrition, and gear.
Promoboxx
Seed Round in 2012
Promoboxx Inc. is a Boston-based company that operates a brand-to-retailer marketing platform designed to facilitate collaboration between brands and their independent retailers. Founded in 2009, the platform allows brands to launch customized co-branded digital marketing campaigns that are compliant with brand guidelines. It enables brands to select participating retailers, validate their information, and schedule engagement actions, such as sharing reminders. Retailers can tailor national marketing materials to fit their local needs and access a suite of marketing tools to drive campaign traffic. Promoboxx supports over 85 leading brands, including The North Face and New Balance, enabling them to execute more than 3 million campaigns across 27,000 retailers. The platform also provides analytics to track engagement, campaign performance, and key business outcomes, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of marketing initiatives and fostering stronger relationships between brands and retailers.
Paydiant, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based white label mobile wallet platform designed for merchants, banks, and partners to integrate mobile payments, loyalty programs, offers, and ATM cash access into their own branded applications. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Auburndale, Massachusetts, the company enables its clients to deploy secure mobile wallet solutions tailored to their brands. Paydiant's patented technology facilitates the development of contactless mobile payment systems and related commerce services, allowing businesses to offer customized digital payment experiences without the need for additional intermediaries. As of April 2015, Paydiant operates as a subsidiary of PayPal Holdings, Inc.
OwnerIQ
Venture Round in 2012
OwnerIQ, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in online advertising solutions, facilitating connections between brands and retailers through the use of second-party data. Founded in 2006, the company provides a comprehensive data management platform known as CoEx, which allows retailers to leverage their data assets to create a robust digital marketing infrastructure that generates significant advertising revenue across multiple channels. For brands, OwnerIQ offers a centralized platform enabling retailers to access their data for co-branded advertising campaigns, thereby enhancing sell-through rates. Additionally, the platform supports e-commerce partners in monetizing their data assets through advertising revenue or credits. Formerly known as Most Effective Media, Inc., OwnerIQ has expanded its presence with offices in key cities including New York, Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, and Santa Monica. As of October 2019, OwnerIQ operates as a subsidiary of Inmar, Inc.
Maple Farm Media
Seed Round in 2012
Maple Farm Media is a platform for businesses targeting locally to track engagement and sales from every digital media channels. Maple Farm Media used cross-channel digital advertising - display, search, mobile, social, email and site to drive traffic into bricks-and-mortar locations. The company builds a detailed media plan for every store location, and optimizes each based on the results that meet the retailer's goals (foot traffic, engagement, loyalty, etc.). The platform is primarily used by franchise systems and franchisees that run multi-channel programs on small local store marketing budgets per store.
OnePIN
Venture Round in 2011
OnePIN, Inc. is a technology company based in Westborough, Massachusetts, specializing in user engagement solutions for mobile operators. Founded in 1998, the company provides a suite of services designed to enhance revenue and customer retention by transforming traditional mobile phonebooks into dynamic social address books. Its offerings include CallerXchange, which facilitates person-to-person contact exchanges, and MsgXpress, enabling personalized messaging after missed calls. OnePIN also features SIMplicity Cloud services that drive data usage and reduce churn, as well as BoosterX for seamless top-ups of voice and data plans. Other services include AdXecutive, SurveyXpert, and social networking enhancements through SocialLinX. The company serves a diverse clientele, including mobile operators, educational institutions, and corporations, with a commitment to improving user engagement and optimizing network analytics.
3D Cloud
Seed Round in 2011
3D Cloud is a cloud-based digital asset management platform focused on 3D product visualization, specifically for the furniture, kitchen, bath, outdoor, and office sectors. The platform integrates advanced 3D visualization with augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies, facilitating the configuration, design, and visualization of eCommerce products. By allowing clients to customize high-consideration, big-ticket items, 3D Cloud enhances buyer confidence and boosts sales. Its clientele includes notable companies such as a major US home improvement retailer, Kingfisher plc, Ashley, La-Z-Boy, HNI, and MillerKnoll, demonstrating its relevance in the marketplace.
3D Cloud
Seed Round in 2011
3D Cloud is a cloud-based digital asset management platform focused on 3D product visualization, specifically for the furniture, kitchen, bath, outdoor, and office sectors. The platform integrates advanced 3D visualization with augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies, facilitating the configuration, design, and visualization of eCommerce products. By allowing clients to customize high-consideration, big-ticket items, 3D Cloud enhances buyer confidence and boosts sales. Its clientele includes notable companies such as a major US home improvement retailer, Kingfisher plc, Ashley, La-Z-Boy, HNI, and MillerKnoll, demonstrating its relevance in the marketplace.
Vivox
Funding Round in 2011
Vivox, Inc. is a communication technology company based in Natick, Massachusetts, specializing in voice and messaging applications tailored for online gaming and social networking environments. Founded in 2003, Vivox provides an integrated voice platform that allows users to communicate seamlessly while engaging in games or social interactions. Its flagship offerings include C3, which grants control and access for publishers and studios, and Integrated Voice, facilitating real-time communication among players. The company partners with game and social publishers to enhance user engagement through voice services, while also generating revenue through audio advertisements and virtual goods. With over 45 million users across more than 200 countries, Vivox enables the exchange of over three billion voice chat minutes monthly, fostering natural and immersive interactions in digital spaces. Vivox operates as a subsidiary of Unity Technologies, enhancing its reach and capabilities in the gaming industry.
Amino Apps
Pre Seed Round in 2011
Amino Apps enables people to discover, develop, and express their interests and passions. Founded in 2011, Amino Apps offer a network of communities allowing its users explore and obsess over the things they're into.
Evolve Cellular
Pre Seed Round in 2011
Evolve Cellular is a mobile network operator that focuses on providing innovative solutions in mobile technology. The company specializes in transforming network access and customization into standards-compliant mobile network operations. Evolve Cellular's services cater to a diverse range of applications, including private and public LTE CBRS deployments, security, product tracking, healthcare, and embedded data. By enabling operators of infrastructure-based networks and enterprises to develop tailored mobile offerings, Evolve Cellular plays a crucial role in accelerating digital transformation and enhancing mobile possibilities for its clients.
Veloxum specializes in developing software that optimizes the performance of servers and client PCs. Their patent-pending technology assesses a computer's workload and resources, then adjusts various settings to enhance performance and eliminate bottlenecks. This optimization applies to both physical and virtual servers, including tuning the hypervisor layer for virtual environments. Veloxum offers application-specific modules for popular software like SharePoint, Exchange, SQL Server, and Oracle, achieving overall performance improvements of at least 30%. The company's adjustments are made within manufacturer-supplied ranges and can be implemented quickly, with initial enhancements possible within the first hour and individual server tuning taking approximately two minutes.
Delfigo Security
Seed Round in 2010
Delfigo Security is a provider of information security services focused on enhancing user authentication and experience. The company offers its DSGateway solution, a robust multi-factor authentication platform that employs keystroke and machine identification to generate a Confidence Factor for each user, ensuring appropriate system access while minimizing the risk of identity theft and fraud. Built on open standards and web services, the DSGateway platform facilitates seamless integration with existing technologies and back-end systems. It can be implemented in either a Software as a Service (SaaS) model or as an on-premise solution, enabling clients to maintain regulatory compliance and adapt flexibly to their security needs. By leveraging behavioral data, Delfigo's security services protect against unauthorized access to both enterprise and consumer applications.
Banshee
Pre Seed Round in 2010
Banshee is a producer of affordable luxury wines, focusing on the creation of low-cost alcoholic beverages. The company offers a diverse selection of wines characterized by various cuts and levels of clarity. This variety allows customers to select wines that meet their preferences for depth, purity, and balance. Through its commitment to providing quality at an accessible price point, Banshee aims to cater to a wide audience of wine enthusiasts.
Blueshift Research
Pre Seed Round in 2010
Blueshift Research, LLC is a market research firm based in Needham, Massachusetts, established in 2008. The company specializes in providing fundamental market research services for investors, offering a variety of products such as idea proposals, custom research reports, and monthly consumer surveys. Blueshift Research focuses on delivering in-depth information across multiple sectors, including basic materials, consumer goods, healthcare, and technology. The company employs a rigorous approach that combines thorough data screening with high ethical standards, enabling clients to identify unique investment opportunities. By utilizing market research professionals, Blueshift Research aims to assist clients in formulating strategic investment decisions based on reliable and actionable insights.
Zooppa
Venture Round in 2010
Zooppa is a creative platform that specializes in generating high-quality video and graphic design content for advertising campaigns. The company connects marketers and advertisers from leading global brands with a vast online community of over 450,000 creatives. Through its crowdsourcing platform, Zooppa invites members to respond to creative briefs by producing advertisements that meet specified campaign goals. Participants compete for cash prizes, contributing a variety of content types, including unbranded videos, 30-second commercials, animations, print ads, and scripted concepts. Zooppa provides an end-to-end solution encompassing content creation, moderation, licensing, distribution, and awards fulfillment. Since its inception, the company has launched numerous user-generated advertising campaigns for major brands, enabling them to enhance social media engagement, gather consumer insights, and create branded promotional content.
Glanola
Pre Seed Round in 2010
Glanola is an innovative company specializing in the development of a patented beverage line cleaning system that automates the cleaning of lines used for brewing beer and similar drinks. Founded by Irish entrepreneur Greg Moore, Glanola Holdings Company has successfully commercialized its unique solution worldwide. The company's manufacturing processes adhere to high-quality standards, including CE and ISO 9001, ensuring reliability in global markets. Glanola's cleaning system is designed to efficiently and effectively clean beverage lines, including those in bars, hospitals, and residential units, allowing users to maintain cleanliness without disrupting operations. The solution has been rigorously tested by one of the leading global brewing companies, which regards it as the best line cleaning system available, granting it Approved Product Status. Through robust distribution networks and established partnerships, Glanola achieves significant market penetration while optimizing sales effectiveness.
Horsepower Technologies
Seed Round in 2010
Horsepower Technologies Inc. is an animal healthcare company specializing in the manufacture of rehabilitative orthotics for horses. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, the company develops innovative products designed to facilitate the safe recovery of injured horses. Its flagship product, FastTrack, features protective padding for shock absorption and durability, a hard shell cuff for musculoskeletal support, and a mechanism to limit the extension of the fetlock joint. The technology aids in redirecting weight-bearing forces away from healing tendons and ligaments, allowing horses to resume moderate exercise safely and effectively. Horsepower Technologies sells its products online, aiming to enhance recovery outcomes for horses experiencing lameness.
Speedy Packets
Pre Seed Round in 2010
Speedy Packets, Inc. is a technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in cloud-based software solutions aimed at optimizing internet performance. Founded in 2013, the company has developed a unique, patent-pending technology that enhances TCP performance across various types of connections, including fiber, DSL, wireless, and satellite networks. By applying innovative coding techniques to blocks of TCP packets, Speedy Packets' software effectively reduces packet loss and the need for retransmission requests, resulting in significant improvements in overall throughput and internet speed. This advancement allows businesses, service providers, and individual users to enjoy a more reliable and high-quality online experience, facilitating seamless streaming, file transfers, and content sharing.
HipLogic is a private company that specializes in developing a next-generation mobile content delivery platform designed to enhance user engagement by activating the idle screen of mobile devices. The platform offers innovative user interface (UI) design for device manufacturers and network operators, facilitating seamless access and promotion of mobile services with minimal user effort. By transforming standard mobile handsets into smartphone-like experiences, HipLogic aims to enrich consumer interaction through strategic partnerships with premium media and content providers, thereby creating a comprehensive and engaging turnkey solution for end users.
InStream Media
Series A in 2009
inStream Media, Inc. is a targeted marketing technology company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, founded in 2007. The company specializes in providing marketing services for brands and retailers through its innovative SmartConnect platform. This software targets advertisements to customers at the point of sale by analyzing various factors, including store location, time of day, and customer spending habits. inStream Media offers a range of services, including SmartConnect Receipts, eReceipts, targeted ads, and loyalty program integration, which aim to enhance customer engagement and drive profitable sales. By partnering with national retailers and Fortune 100 brands, inStream transforms everyday transactions into marketing opportunities, delivering real-time, personalized offers that enhance the shopping experience and foster brand loyalty.
Autonet Mobile
Pre Seed Round in 2009
Autonet Mobile, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in Internet-based telematics and applications services aimed at enhancing vehicle connectivity. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, the company provides a range of products under its Dealer Connect suite, which assists automotive dealers in automating vehicle health scans, tracking inventory, scheduling customer appointments, and offering various applications. Autonet Mobile's platform enables real-time diagnostics, alerts for routine maintenance, and access to WiFi, effectively transforming standard vehicles into connected cars. The company also emphasizes customer support, offering installation and activation services for its solutions. As a subsidiary of Lear Corporation, Autonet Mobile has established partnerships with several major automotive manufacturers, positioning itself at the forefront of the connected vehicle market.
Zeno Power is a company that creates advanced power systems that use radioisotopes. The company intends to increase the production of small-scale nuclear batteries capable of powering spacecraft and undersea technologies for years. Zeno, founded in 2018 by three Vanderbilt University students, intends to be the first to enter the commercial market with a novel new combination of affordability and lightweight.