Kinetic Ventures

Kinetic Ventures, L.L.C., founded in 1983 and based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, with an additional office in Atlanta, Georgia, is a venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments. The firm primarily focuses on the communications, information technology, and power and clean technology sectors. In communications, Kinetic Ventures looks for opportunities in last mile connectivity, wireless infrastructure, and mobile video, among others. In the information technology sector, the firm targets investments in mobile platforms, open source solutions, and security management. Its clean technology investments concentrate on smart grid technology and low carbon solutions. Kinetic Ventures typically invests between $2 million and $10 million per company and may consider larger investments through syndication. The firm generally prefers to invest in U.S.-based companies but is open to opportunities in Canada and select international markets. Kinetic Ventures seeks to secure a Board seat in its portfolio companies and typically exits investments through initial public offerings or acquisitions.

Nelson Chu

Managing Director

William Heflin

Managing Director

Campbell B. Lanier

Senior Director

Sydney Shepherd

CFO

Jake Tarr

Managing Director

Past deals in Cental and Eastern Europe

Carputty

Seed Round in 2021
Carputty is a consumer automotive startup that provides car loan services to its clients. The company's transparent and easy-to-use line of credit puts the customer in the driver’s seat, while its proprietary, predictive valuation tool knows the perfect time to buy and sell and teaches owners to see their vehicle as an asset. Carputty was founded by Patrick Bayliss and Joshua Tatum in 2020.

Kobiton

Series A in 2019
Kobiton, Inc. is a company that specializes in mobile application testing, providing a platform that enhances the delivery and testing of mobile apps. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with additional offices in San Francisco and Ho Chi Minh City, Kobiton offers both manual and automated testing solutions on real iOS and Android devices, accessible via the cloud or on-premise. The platform enables developers to run scripts and identify issues in real-time, ensuring that applications function correctly across various devices. Key features include an artificial intelligence-enabled scriptless testing environment, detailed automation reports, and automatically generated activity logs. By improving mobile app quality and accelerating time-to-market, Kobiton helps businesses reduce user application abandonment and enhance overall user experience.

Kobiton

Seed Round in 2018
Kobiton, Inc. is a company that specializes in mobile application testing, providing a platform that enhances the delivery and testing of mobile apps. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with additional offices in San Francisco and Ho Chi Minh City, Kobiton offers both manual and automated testing solutions on real iOS and Android devices, accessible via the cloud or on-premise. The platform enables developers to run scripts and identify issues in real-time, ensuring that applications function correctly across various devices. Key features include an artificial intelligence-enabled scriptless testing environment, detailed automation reports, and automatically generated activity logs. By improving mobile app quality and accelerating time-to-market, Kobiton helps businesses reduce user application abandonment and enhance overall user experience.

Cardlytics

Series G in 2017
Cardlytics, Inc. operates an advertising platform that utilizes purchase-based intelligence to enhance marketing effectiveness within the digital channels of financial institutions, including online and mobile banking. The company partners with over 1,500 financial institutions, such as major banks, to manage banking rewards programs that foster customer loyalty and strengthen relationships. Its primary offering, the Cardlytics Direct solution, is a native advertising channel that allows marketers to connect with consumers in familiar banking environments. Additionally, Cardlytics provides solutions that enable marketers to leverage purchase insights beyond banking channels, helping them identify potential buyers and assess the impact of their marketing campaigns. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Cardlytics also has offices in London, New York, Chicago, and San Francisco.

Predictix

Series B in 2016
Predictix LLC is a provider of cloud-based Software-as-a-Service solutions designed for retailers, wholesalers, and brands, focusing on merchandising decisions. The company's software suite aids in key areas such as planning and allocation, assortment and space management, pricing and promotions, as well as forecasting and replenishment. Predictix's solutions enable clients to enhance their decision-making processes through advanced predictive technology that utilizes big data and analytics. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Predictix operates as a subsidiary of Infor (US), Inc. The company emphasizes a quick setup and early value for clients, allowing them to adapt the software to their changing business needs without the burden of hardware purchases or long-term commitments. Through strategic partnerships with notable organizations, Predictix continues to innovate in the retail technology space.

Predictix

Series A in 2014
Predictix LLC is a provider of cloud-based Software-as-a-Service solutions designed for retailers, wholesalers, and brands, focusing on merchandising decisions. The company's software suite aids in key areas such as planning and allocation, assortment and space management, pricing and promotions, as well as forecasting and replenishment. Predictix's solutions enable clients to enhance their decision-making processes through advanced predictive technology that utilizes big data and analytics. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Predictix operates as a subsidiary of Infor (US), Inc. The company emphasizes a quick setup and early value for clients, allowing them to adapt the software to their changing business needs without the burden of hardware purchases or long-term commitments. Through strategic partnerships with notable organizations, Predictix continues to innovate in the retail technology space.

Cardlytics

Series C in 2010
Cardlytics, Inc. operates an advertising platform that utilizes purchase-based intelligence to enhance marketing effectiveness within the digital channels of financial institutions, including online and mobile banking. The company partners with over 1,500 financial institutions, such as major banks, to manage banking rewards programs that foster customer loyalty and strengthen relationships. Its primary offering, the Cardlytics Direct solution, is a native advertising channel that allows marketers to connect with consumers in familiar banking environments. Additionally, Cardlytics provides solutions that enable marketers to leverage purchase insights beyond banking channels, helping them identify potential buyers and assess the impact of their marketing campaigns. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Cardlytics also has offices in London, New York, Chicago, and San Francisco.

Pathfire

Venture Round in 2007
Pathfire, Inc. specializes in digital media distribution and management solutions for the television, media, and entertainment industries. Founded in 1996 and based in Roswell, Georgia, the company offers a platform known as Digital Media Gateway, which facilitates the store-and-forward distribution of news stories, syndicated programming, advertising spots, and video news releases to broadcasters. Pathfire serves a diverse range of clients, including broadcasters, news organizations, television networks, and Hollywood studios, providing essential services that enhance the efficiency of digital content management and distribution. In 2001, the company changed its name from Video Networks, Inc., and as of 2007, it operates as a subsidiary of DG FastChannel, Inc.

iVivity

Series C in 2006
iVivity develops and markets storage network processor silicon, custom storage adapters, and motherboards to system manufacturers. Its products include iDiSX 2000, a single integrated storage server-on-chip silicon, which is used in current and new storage infrastructure product domains, including intelligent storage network switches, appliances, routers, gateways, array products, and blade server products; and iDiSX ASIC Evaluation Platform, which connects to Ethernet and fiber channel MACs. The company also offers custom board systems, including system board, custom adapter board, custom line card, and blade server switch module. In addition, it provides various services, including integration of custom or third-party software stacks for data protection, data management, information life cycle management, and disaster recovery.

Proficient Systems

Series B in 2005
Proficient Systems is an enterprise software company based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in solutions that enhance revenue and sales productivity for large organizations. Founded by entrepreneur Gregg Freishtat in 2000, the company addresses the disconnect often found between online sales opportunities and offline service operations. By integrating these two aspects, Proficient Systems enables businesses to improve customer acquisition, lead generation, and overall online customer experience. The company's software tracks and analyzes website visitor behavior, providing valuable insights that help organizations optimize their sales strategies and customer interactions. With a team experienced in delivering solutions for complex, consultative industries, Proficient Systems has established itself as a key player in driving significant revenue growth while enhancing customer service.

iVivity

Series C in 2004
iVivity develops and markets storage network processor silicon, custom storage adapters, and motherboards to system manufacturers. Its products include iDiSX 2000, a single integrated storage server-on-chip silicon, which is used in current and new storage infrastructure product domains, including intelligent storage network switches, appliances, routers, gateways, array products, and blade server products; and iDiSX ASIC Evaluation Platform, which connects to Ethernet and fiber channel MACs. The company also offers custom board systems, including system board, custom adapter board, custom line card, and blade server switch module. In addition, it provides various services, including integration of custom or third-party software stacks for data protection, data management, information life cycle management, and disaster recovery.

Proficient Systems

Venture Round in 2003
Proficient Systems is an enterprise software company based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in solutions that enhance revenue and sales productivity for large organizations. Founded by entrepreneur Gregg Freishtat in 2000, the company addresses the disconnect often found between online sales opportunities and offline service operations. By integrating these two aspects, Proficient Systems enables businesses to improve customer acquisition, lead generation, and overall online customer experience. The company's software tracks and analyzes website visitor behavior, providing valuable insights that help organizations optimize their sales strategies and customer interactions. With a team experienced in delivering solutions for complex, consultative industries, Proficient Systems has established itself as a key player in driving significant revenue growth while enhancing customer service.

iVivity

Series B in 2003
iVivity develops and markets storage network processor silicon, custom storage adapters, and motherboards to system manufacturers. Its products include iDiSX 2000, a single integrated storage server-on-chip silicon, which is used in current and new storage infrastructure product domains, including intelligent storage network switches, appliances, routers, gateways, array products, and blade server products; and iDiSX ASIC Evaluation Platform, which connects to Ethernet and fiber channel MACs. The company also offers custom board systems, including system board, custom adapter board, custom line card, and blade server switch module. In addition, it provides various services, including integration of custom or third-party software stacks for data protection, data management, information life cycle management, and disaster recovery.

Proficient Systems

Series B in 2002
Proficient Systems is an enterprise software company based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in solutions that enhance revenue and sales productivity for large organizations. Founded by entrepreneur Gregg Freishtat in 2000, the company addresses the disconnect often found between online sales opportunities and offline service operations. By integrating these two aspects, Proficient Systems enables businesses to improve customer acquisition, lead generation, and overall online customer experience. The company's software tracks and analyzes website visitor behavior, providing valuable insights that help organizations optimize their sales strategies and customer interactions. With a team experienced in delivering solutions for complex, consultative industries, Proficient Systems has established itself as a key player in driving significant revenue growth while enhancing customer service.

Pathfire

Venture Round in 2002
Pathfire, Inc. specializes in digital media distribution and management solutions for the television, media, and entertainment industries. Founded in 1996 and based in Roswell, Georgia, the company offers a platform known as Digital Media Gateway, which facilitates the store-and-forward distribution of news stories, syndicated programming, advertising spots, and video news releases to broadcasters. Pathfire serves a diverse range of clients, including broadcasters, news organizations, television networks, and Hollywood studios, providing essential services that enhance the efficiency of digital content management and distribution. In 2001, the company changed its name from Video Networks, Inc., and as of 2007, it operates as a subsidiary of DG FastChannel, Inc.

Utility

Series C in 2000
Utility Associates, Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of advanced software solutions and camera systems designed primarily for law enforcement, transportation agencies, and utilities. Based in Decatur, Georgia, the company offers a range of products that enhance mobile field operations, including body-worn cameras, in-car cameras, and mobile resource management systems. Notable offerings include Rocket IOT, which automates evidence collection and enhances situational awareness, and AVaiL, a command and control application that provides real-time tracking of personnel and assets. Additional products such as Smart Holster and Smart Patrolling further support safety and operational efficiency. Utility Associates also provides multimedia storage, reporting, and connectivity services, aiming to improve the effectiveness and responsiveness of field operations. Established in 2000, the company continues to innovate in the realm of mobile technology solutions.

Utility

Series B in 2000
Utility Associates, Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of advanced software solutions and camera systems designed primarily for law enforcement, transportation agencies, and utilities. Based in Decatur, Georgia, the company offers a range of products that enhance mobile field operations, including body-worn cameras, in-car cameras, and mobile resource management systems. Notable offerings include Rocket IOT, which automates evidence collection and enhances situational awareness, and AVaiL, a command and control application that provides real-time tracking of personnel and assets. Additional products such as Smart Holster and Smart Patrolling further support safety and operational efficiency. Utility Associates also provides multimedia storage, reporting, and connectivity services, aiming to improve the effectiveness and responsiveness of field operations. Established in 2000, the company continues to innovate in the realm of mobile technology solutions.
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