Flybridge

Flybridge is a private equity firm based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2002. The firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments, primarily focusing on the technology sector, including areas such as computer hardware, software, SaaS, and big data. Flybridge collaborates with entrepreneurs to harness the power of community in their ventures. Additionally, the company is involved in providing internet media and marketing services, as well as consulting, software development, and web design. Through its multifaceted approach, Flybridge aims to support and nurture innovative startups in the technology landscape.

David Aronoff

General Partner

Jeffrey J. Bussgang

General Partner

Caroline Constable

Investment Associate

Keegan Forte

VP of Marketing

David Galper

Venture Partner

Matt Guiney

CFO

Charles M. Hazard

General Partner

Chip Hazard

Investor

Past deals in New England

Alloy Enterprises

Series A in 2023
Alloy Enterprises Inc., founded in 2020 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, specializes in the development of 3D printing technologies aimed at addressing inefficiencies in traditional manufacturing processes. The company positions itself as an industry disruptor, utilizing innovative solutions to enhance manufacturing efficiency and effectiveness.

NuMind

Seed Round in 2023
NuMind allows users to design unique machine learning models to automatically interpret text. Ideal for sentiment analysis, topic detection, content control, and more. There is no need for special knowledge.

Syrup Tech

Seed Round in 2022
Syrup Tech is the machine-learning decision-support engine for inventory optimization in retail. The company uses advanced demand forecasting and stochastic optimizations. Syrup Tech's software empowers brands and retailers to significantly increase full-priced inventory sell-through by (1) preventing stock-outs and end-of-season markdowns, (2) decrease unnecessary excess inventory and reduce overproduction, and (3) unlock the nuances of each of the clients' channels and optimize across them.

Scitara

Series B in 2022
Scitara offers a unique cloud-based connectivity platform that transforms integration between instruments and lab informatics applications. The Scitara Cloud-based technology provides a standardized platform for communication and automated workflows lab wide. This dramatically simplifies the overall integration framework and makes automation possible where it was not possible before. The company was founded in 2019 and based in Marlborough, Massachusetts.

Hedron

Series A in 2021
Analytical Space is in the business of quickly moving data from imaging satellites in space back to the ground. Analytical Space is building the in-orbit communication infrastructure that will enable real time knowledge of what is happening on the surface of our planet.

Scitara

Series A in 2021
Scitara offers a unique cloud-based connectivity platform that transforms integration between instruments and lab informatics applications. The Scitara Cloud-based technology provides a standardized platform for communication and automated workflows lab wide. This dramatically simplifies the overall integration framework and makes automation possible where it was not possible before. The company was founded in 2019 and based in Marlborough, Massachusetts.

AltrixBio

Seed Round in 2021
Altrixbio, Inc., produces LuCI™, a surgery pill that reproduces the effect of gastric bypass surgery in Type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Einblick

Seed Round in 2020
Einblick Analytics Inc. develops a visual data computing platform that enables businesses to leverage advanced machine learning in collaborative environments without the need for coding. Founded in 2019 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Einblick offers tools for data preparation and visualization, allowing analysts to create graphs from raw business records efficiently. The platform is designed to facilitate a faster understanding of historical data, predict future trends, and support informed decision-making. Its clientele includes notable organizations such as a prominent luxury German car brand, DARPA, and a major internet service provider.

Alloy Enterprises

Seed Round in 2020
Alloy Enterprises Inc., founded in 2020 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, specializes in the development of 3D printing technologies aimed at addressing inefficiencies in traditional manufacturing processes. The company positions itself as an industry disruptor, utilizing innovative solutions to enhance manufacturing efficiency and effectiveness.

Kebotix

Series A in 2020
Kebotix, Inc. develops an artificial intelligence (AI) based platform for discovering new chemicals and materials. It offers Kebotix, a platform that combines artificial intelligence and robotic automation to discover chemicals and materials to improve public health, sustainability, and eliminating the production of hazardous substances through green chemistry solutions. The company’s platform provides its partners technology access to its digital research and development solutions and materials innovation programs. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Aliro Technologies

Seed Round in 2019
Aliro Technologies, Inc. develops and offers cloud based software-as-a-service platform for coding in quantum environment. The company's platform enables coders with hardware-independent toolkit for developers of quantum algorithms and applications to be used in quantum computers. Aliro Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Scitara

Venture Round in 2019
Scitara offers a unique cloud-based connectivity platform that transforms integration between instruments and lab informatics applications. The Scitara Cloud-based technology provides a standardized platform for communication and automated workflows lab wide. This dramatically simplifies the overall integration framework and makes automation possible where it was not possible before. The company was founded in 2019 and based in Marlborough, Massachusetts.

Dough

Venture Round in 2019
Dough is a membership community where people can discover and save on products made by women. The company's mission is to drive purchase power and awareness towards women owned businesses to create economic equality. It also build an inclusive movement, representing all female entrepreneurs and the brands that are built to create a society where women are equally represented in the boardroom, c-suite, and beyond. Dough was founded on 2018 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Alpha Vantage

Seed Round in 2018
Alpha Vantage Inc. is a provider of application program interfaces (APIs) that deliver real-time and historical data on financial markets, including stocks, foreign exchange, and digital currencies. Incorporated in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company focuses on creating accessible financial data solutions. Its APIs cover various categories such as stock time series data, technical indicators, and sector performance, aggregating information from diverse financial sources into a centralized platform. This enables software developers and sophisticated investors to leverage data effectively for building algorithms and digital assets. Alpha Vantage is committed to democratizing access to financial market data through its innovative technology and community-driven approach.

Kebotix

Seed Round in 2018
Kebotix, Inc. develops an artificial intelligence (AI) based platform for discovering new chemicals and materials. It offers Kebotix, a platform that combines artificial intelligence and robotic automation to discover chemicals and materials to improve public health, sustainability, and eliminating the production of hazardous substances through green chemistry solutions. The company’s platform provides its partners technology access to its digital research and development solutions and materials innovation programs. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Minim

Seed Round in 2018
Minim Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and developing an Internet of Things (IoT) platform aimed at enhancing home management and security. Founded in 2017 and based in Manchester, New Hampshire, Minim employs advanced technologies such as Quantum Fingerprinting and machine learning to create a self-learning platform that identifies device behaviors and detects potential threats. This platform not only optimizes WiFi performance but also provides tools for consumers and care providers to secure connected devices effectively. Minim collaborates with Internet Service Providers (ISPs), router manufacturers, software developers, and IoT device manufacturers to ensure safe and efficient home connectivity. The company's focus is on delivering a reliable and user-friendly experience, contributing to higher customer satisfaction in an era where connected devices are prevalent. As of December 2020, Minim operates as a subsidiary of Zoom Telephonics, Inc.

Skillist

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Skillist is a job application platform that makes it easier for employers and jobseekers to connect by putting skills at the center of the process. The company's skills-based, identity-blind application process enables candidates to apply by sharing what they can do. It helps millions of talented people without four-year degrees obtain career-advancing opportunities at great companies who value their skills. Skillist was founded on 2016 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Feature Labs

Seed Round in 2018
Feature Labs, Inc. builds tools and application programming interfaces to deploy machine learning solutions by combining open source software and proprietary algorithms for automated feature engineering. The company's tools allow data science teams to utilize machine learning and artificial intelligence with structured data to deploy new products or services, identify critical insights, and understand what their data says about the future of their business. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. As of October 3, 2019, Feature Labs, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Alteryx, Inc.

Sentenai

Seed Round in 2017
Sentenai is cloud service that connects intelligent systems to the data they need to make better decisions in real-time. Sentenai’s product combines distributed systems and applied machine learning to automatically organize sensor data streams, making them searchable in real-time. Sentenai is an early-stage startup building data infrastructure for machine learning and predictive applications.

dataxu

Venture Round in 2017
Dataxu is a Boston-based company that specializes in marketing analytics software solutions designed for brand marketers and advertising agencies. Founded in 2007, it aims to enhance advertising effectiveness through data-driven insights. The company offers a range of products, including TouchPoint, a demand-side platform that facilitates connections with consumers across various channels, and OneView, which allows marketers to analyze consumer behavior across devices. Dataxu's Marketing Intelligence Center and ClearSight platform provide comprehensive data access and analytics, while TotalTV and TotalTV Marketplace enable targeted advertising in television. The company serves a variety of industries, including automotive and financial services, and offers training, insights, and managed services to support its clients' advertising strategies. As of 2018, Dataxu continues to focus on making marketing more personalized and engaging by leveraging advanced data science.

Hedron

Seed Round in 2017
Analytical Space is in the business of quickly moving data from imaging satellites in space back to the ground. Analytical Space is building the in-orbit communication infrastructure that will enable real time knowledge of what is happening on the surface of our planet.

Eager Labs

Seed Round in 2017
Eager Labs, Inc. offers an online platform for talent engagement, assessment, and improvement for scaling companies. It offers performance measurement, professional development, learning and development, professional coaching, human resources, people operations, leadership development, and career development services. Eager Labs, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Fam

Convertible Note in 2017
Fam's mission is to build products that revolutionize the way teens and millennials communicate. They believe in a calculated combination of live group video and group chat messaging to execute this. It is the world’s first group video chat app for iMessage, with over 7 million users. Their app instantly connects with the family and friends closest to its user through group video calling, right from their iPhone, and Android text message app.

BitSight

Series C in 2016
BitSight Technologies, Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in data analytics and security software. The company offers a Security Ratings Platform that employs advanced algorithms to generate daily security ratings ranging from 250 to 900. These ratings help organizations manage security risk by assessing third-party risk, underwriting cyber insurance, benchmarking performance, conducting M&A due diligence, and evaluating aggregate risk. With a diverse clientele that includes a significant portion of Fortune 500 companies and major cyber insurers, BitSight's technology is widely adopted, with over 1,000 customers utilizing its services to inform critical risk management and business decisions.

Valore

Venture Round in 2016
Valore operates an online marketplace designed for college students to buy, sell, and rent textbooks and other educational resources. Based in San Diego, ValoreBooks.com connects students with over 14,000 booksellers nationwide, offering textbooks at discounts of up to 90 percent off the list price, significantly lower than traditional campus bookstores. In addition to its extensive selection of affordable textbooks, Valore provides interactive tools and advice on college costs and student loans. The company is recognized for its commitment to customer service and for giving back to students, enhancing the overall educational experience.

PolyRemedy

Venture Round in 2016
PolyRemedy offers integrated wound management systems designed to increase consistency by extending wound care expertise to the point of care. The PolyRemedy Personalized Woundcare System (PWS) enables clinicians to document care through easy-to-use, web-based assessment tools and order personalized wound dressings, while also providing critical and unprecedented visibility into wound care data. It was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts.

Empirical Systems

Venture Round in 2016
Empirical Systems, Inc. is a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company that develops an augmented intelligence analysis platform designed to facilitate the analysis and understanding of structured data. Founded in 2015, the company aims to democratize rigorous statistical analysis, enabling users to tackle complex, sparse, or costly datasets. The platform leverages advanced artificial intelligence, originally developed at the MIT Probabilistic Computing Project as BayesDB, to automate the analysis of tabular data. It creates generative models and provides probabilistic answers to ad hoc queries, making sophisticated data analysis accessible to a broader audience. Empirical Systems operates as a subsidiary of Tableau Software.

dataxu

Series F in 2016
Dataxu is a Boston-based company that specializes in marketing analytics software solutions designed for brand marketers and advertising agencies. Founded in 2007, it aims to enhance advertising effectiveness through data-driven insights. The company offers a range of products, including TouchPoint, a demand-side platform that facilitates connections with consumers across various channels, and OneView, which allows marketers to analyze consumer behavior across devices. Dataxu's Marketing Intelligence Center and ClearSight platform provide comprehensive data access and analytics, while TotalTV and TotalTV Marketplace enable targeted advertising in television. The company serves a variety of industries, including automotive and financial services, and offers training, insights, and managed services to support its clients' advertising strategies. As of 2018, Dataxu continues to focus on making marketing more personalized and engaging by leveraging advanced data science.

Sentenai

Seed Round in 2016
Sentenai is cloud service that connects intelligent systems to the data they need to make better decisions in real-time. Sentenai’s product combines distributed systems and applied machine learning to automatically organize sensor data streams, making them searchable in real-time. Sentenai is an early-stage startup building data infrastructure for machine learning and predictive applications.

PolyRemedy

Venture Round in 2015
PolyRemedy offers integrated wound management systems designed to increase consistency by extending wound care expertise to the point of care. The PolyRemedy Personalized Woundcare System (PWS) enables clinicians to document care through easy-to-use, web-based assessment tools and order personalized wound dressings, while also providing critical and unprecedented visibility into wound care data. It was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts.

Fam

Seed Round in 2015
Fam's mission is to build products that revolutionize the way teens and millennials communicate. They believe in a calculated combination of live group video and group chat messaging to execute this. It is the world’s first group video chat app for iMessage, with over 7 million users. Their app instantly connects with the family and friends closest to its user through group video calling, right from their iPhone, and Android text message app.

BitSight

Series B in 2015
BitSight Technologies, Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in data analytics and security software. The company offers a Security Ratings Platform that employs advanced algorithms to generate daily security ratings ranging from 250 to 900. These ratings help organizations manage security risk by assessing third-party risk, underwriting cyber insurance, benchmarking performance, conducting M&A due diligence, and evaluating aggregate risk. With a diverse clientele that includes a significant portion of Fortune 500 companies and major cyber insurers, BitSight's technology is widely adopted, with over 1,000 customers utilizing its services to inform critical risk management and business decisions.

Valore

Series F in 2015
Valore operates an online marketplace designed for college students to buy, sell, and rent textbooks and other educational resources. Based in San Diego, ValoreBooks.com connects students with over 14,000 booksellers nationwide, offering textbooks at discounts of up to 90 percent off the list price, significantly lower than traditional campus bookstores. In addition to its extensive selection of affordable textbooks, Valore provides interactive tools and advice on college costs and student loans. The company is recognized for its commitment to customer service and for giving back to students, enhancing the overall educational experience.

SavingStar

Venture Round in 2015
SavingStar, Inc. is a cash back platform that provides rewards for grocery and online shopping. Launched in 2010 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the platform allows users to earn cash back by linking offers to their supermarket and drugstore loyalty cards or by submitting receipts. Users can earn double cash back when shopping at various online retailers. The service is designed to streamline the shopping experience by eliminating the need for paper coupons, as offers are automatically validated and credited to users' accounts. Additionally, SavingStar enables brands to promote specific products through incentives and rewards that encourage customer engagement. The company was previously known as SaveWave Inc. before rebranding in 2011 and operates as a subsidiary of Quotient Technology Inc.

Predilytics

Series C in 2014
Predilytics is an information technology company that provides solutions to the healthcare industry. The company's first series of products focus on assisting health plans and providers identify and prioritize opportunities against key business initiatives which include improving appropriate documentation for disease burden, attracting and retaining plan membership, enhancing the effectiveness of care management, and reducing costly facility admissions/re-admissions. The company was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Digital Lumens

Series C in 2014
Digital Lumens is rapidly redefining the lighting industry with intelligent LED lighting systems, service offerings, and strategic partnerships that deliver unmatched energy savings, flexibility and unique value to commercial and industrial customers. With the industry's first Intelligent LED Lighting System smart LED lights, wirelessly networked and centrally managed that are proven to reduce customers' lighting-related energy use by up to 90%, Digital Lumens is transforming lighting into a powerful platform for building-wide insight. Designed for large commercial and industrial customer facilities, the Digital Lumens solution is deployed in more than 50 million square feet of space worldwide.The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Massachusetts.

PolyRemedy

Series D in 2014
PolyRemedy offers integrated wound management systems designed to increase consistency by extending wound care expertise to the point of care. The PolyRemedy Personalized Woundcare System (PWS) enables clinicians to document care through easy-to-use, web-based assessment tools and order personalized wound dressings, while also providing critical and unprecedented visibility into wound care data. It was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts.

Sample6

Series B in 2014
Sample6 is a biotechnology company that specializes in the development of a synthetic-biology based diagnostic system for bacteria. Its innovative technology enables enrichment-free detection of harmful bacteria, identifying levels as low as 1 CFU/ml within just four hours. The proprietary Bioillumination Platform, created by a team of researchers including Professor Tim Lu from MIT, allows for the engineering of bioparticles that target specific unwanted bacteria, illuminating them for detection. This system is coupled with sensitive sensor technology that provides rapid on-site results without the need for a laboratory. Sample6 aims to enhance public health and safety by enabling quick and efficient detection of harmful bacteria across various industries, including food production, retail, and healthcare, addressing environments where humans and bacteria interact.

Sand 9

Convertible Note in 2014
Sand 9, Inc. is a venture-funded startup focused on designing components that enhance the performance and capabilities of wireless devices. The company specializes in MEMS timing products that cater to both wired and wireless systems across various sectors, including communications, industrial, military, and mobile markets. By developing innovative solutions, Sand 9 aims to significantly improve the functionality of devices, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of technology.

Valore

Series E in 2014
Valore operates an online marketplace designed for college students to buy, sell, and rent textbooks and other educational resources. Based in San Diego, ValoreBooks.com connects students with over 14,000 booksellers nationwide, offering textbooks at discounts of up to 90 percent off the list price, significantly lower than traditional campus bookstores. In addition to its extensive selection of affordable textbooks, Valore provides interactive tools and advice on college costs and student loans. The company is recognized for its commitment to customer service and for giving back to students, enhancing the overall educational experience.

dataxu

Series E in 2014
Dataxu is a Boston-based company that specializes in marketing analytics software solutions designed for brand marketers and advertising agencies. Founded in 2007, it aims to enhance advertising effectiveness through data-driven insights. The company offers a range of products, including TouchPoint, a demand-side platform that facilitates connections with consumers across various channels, and OneView, which allows marketers to analyze consumer behavior across devices. Dataxu's Marketing Intelligence Center and ClearSight platform provide comprehensive data access and analytics, while TotalTV and TotalTV Marketplace enable targeted advertising in television. The company serves a variety of industries, including automotive and financial services, and offers training, insights, and managed services to support its clients' advertising strategies. As of 2018, Dataxu continues to focus on making marketing more personalized and engaging by leveraging advanced data science.

ClickSquared

Venture Round in 2014
ClickSquared is the premier real time relationship marketing services provider of intelligent, multi-channel marketing solutions creating perfectly timed, personalized interactions across all online and off-line direct channels. Leveraging a team of marketing and technology experts and an on-demand marketing platform, ClickSquared develops and executes accountable acquisition, growth and loyalty programs to help build some of the world's best known brands.

FirstBest

Series C in 2014
FirstBest Systems, Inc. specializes in software solutions tailored for property and casualty insurers. The company offers a range of products including underwriting workstations, agent portals, and new business systems. Notable offerings include FirstBest UMS, which integrates underwriting and business analyst tools with a Web 2.0 agent portal, and FirstBest Agent, a point-of-sale portal designed for new business and renewals that facilitates collaboration through shared documents and notifications. Additionally, FirstBest provides the Front Office Suite, which enhances collaboration among agents, brokers, and underwriters through predictive analytics and knowledge management tools. Founded in 2006 and based in Bedford, Massachusetts, FirstBest Systems has become part of Guidewire Software, further expanding its capabilities in the insurance technology sector.

Immedia

Series B in 2014
Immedia Semiconductor, Inc. develops and markets semiconductor-based ISP and video compression technology for consumer electronics applications. Staffed by a world-class team of video compression and ISP (Image Sensor Pipeline) technology experts, Immedia is the first company to completely eliminate the need for DRAM memory in ISP and Codec chip applications. Immedia’s industry-leading 3D noise reduction and NoDRAMtm technologies dramatically improve video quality while reducing system BOM costs. Immedia devices are targeted for high volume ISP and encoding camera applications.

Sample6

Series B in 2013
Sample6 is a biotechnology company that specializes in the development of a synthetic-biology based diagnostic system for bacteria. Its innovative technology enables enrichment-free detection of harmful bacteria, identifying levels as low as 1 CFU/ml within just four hours. The proprietary Bioillumination Platform, created by a team of researchers including Professor Tim Lu from MIT, allows for the engineering of bioparticles that target specific unwanted bacteria, illuminating them for detection. This system is coupled with sensitive sensor technology that provides rapid on-site results without the need for a laboratory. Sample6 aims to enhance public health and safety by enabling quick and efficient detection of harmful bacteria across various industries, including food production, retail, and healthcare, addressing environments where humans and bacteria interact.

Predilytics

Series B in 2013
Predilytics is an information technology company that provides solutions to the healthcare industry. The company's first series of products focus on assisting health plans and providers identify and prioritize opportunities against key business initiatives which include improving appropriate documentation for disease burden, attracting and retaining plan membership, enhancing the effectiveness of care management, and reducing costly facility admissions/re-admissions. The company was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Stackdriver

Series B in 2013
Stackdriver provides a [powerfully simple monitoring service](http://www.stackdriver.com/product) for cloud-powered applications that helps DevOps spend more time on dev and less on ops. Acquired by Google in May 2014. Since its inception in 2012, Stackdriver has focused on helping cloud-powered companies address performance bottlenecks before they impact customers while reducing the burden associated with patchwork monitoring solutions. Stackdriver Intelligent Monitoring includes several breakthrough features, such as: ● Rapid Stack Discovery, which discovers and maps relationships between key system, application, and infrastructure resources within minutes of deployment. ● Stack Scanner, an analytics engine that detects transient performance issues, identifies cluster outliers, pinpoints metric anomalies, and predicts capacity constraints. ● Elastic Monitoring, which enables customers to monitor dynamic and ephemeral resources (such as those that scale automatically) without manually updating alerting policies and dashboards. ● AWS Insights, which correlates AWS events, code deploys, and incidents, identifying performance optimization opportunities. Hundreds of innovative companies, including Smugmug, 99designs, Vocalocity, Extreme Reach, 8k Miles, and Chopra Center, have standardized on Stackdriver for system and infrastructure monitoring.

BlueTarp Financial

Private Equity Round in 2013
BlueTarp Financial is a B2B credit management company serving over 2000 suppliers since 1998. BlueTarp pays suppliers upfront for their sales and protects them from credit risk so they can fund the growth of their business. Suppliers can customize their program by choosing to manage customer interactions as they do today, or select a full-service option where BlueTarp handles customer service and collections. They can also grow sales with options for up to 90-day terms, credit lines up to $1M, and a loyalty rewards program. Their SmartView™online tools give suppliers full transparency into customer buying and payment activities. It was founded in 1998 and headquartered in Portland, Maine.

Immedia

Convertible Note in 2013
Immedia Semiconductor, Inc. develops and markets semiconductor-based ISP and video compression technology for consumer electronics applications. Staffed by a world-class team of video compression and ISP (Image Sensor Pipeline) technology experts, Immedia is the first company to completely eliminate the need for DRAM memory in ISP and Codec chip applications. Immedia’s industry-leading 3D noise reduction and NoDRAMtm technologies dramatically improve video quality while reducing system BOM costs. Immedia devices are targeted for high volume ISP and encoding camera applications.

BitSight

Series A in 2013
BitSight Technologies, Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in data analytics and security software. The company offers a Security Ratings Platform that employs advanced algorithms to generate daily security ratings ranging from 250 to 900. These ratings help organizations manage security risk by assessing third-party risk, underwriting cyber insurance, benchmarking performance, conducting M&A due diligence, and evaluating aggregate risk. With a diverse clientele that includes a significant portion of Fortune 500 companies and major cyber insurers, BitSight's technology is widely adopted, with over 1,000 customers utilizing its services to inform critical risk management and business decisions.

Valore

Series D in 2013
Valore operates an online marketplace designed for college students to buy, sell, and rent textbooks and other educational resources. Based in San Diego, ValoreBooks.com connects students with over 14,000 booksellers nationwide, offering textbooks at discounts of up to 90 percent off the list price, significantly lower than traditional campus bookstores. In addition to its extensive selection of affordable textbooks, Valore provides interactive tools and advice on college costs and student loans. The company is recognized for its commitment to customer service and for giving back to students, enhancing the overall educational experience.

SavingStar

Series D in 2013
SavingStar, Inc. is a cash back platform that provides rewards for grocery and online shopping. Launched in 2010 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the platform allows users to earn cash back by linking offers to their supermarket and drugstore loyalty cards or by submitting receipts. Users can earn double cash back when shopping at various online retailers. The service is designed to streamline the shopping experience by eliminating the need for paper coupons, as offers are automatically validated and credited to users' accounts. Additionally, SavingStar enables brands to promote specific products through incentives and rewards that encourage customer engagement. The company was previously known as SaveWave Inc. before rebranding in 2011 and operates as a subsidiary of Quotient Technology Inc.

T2 Biosystems

Series E in 2013
T2 Biosystems is a private company developing a next-generation medical diagnostic platform that will enable rapid and accurate diagnostic tests of all types on a single, easy to use instrument. The proprietary technology combines nanotechnology and miniaturized magnetic resonance (MR) technology and eliminates the need for costly and time consuming sample preparation.

TARIS BioMedical, Inc.

Venture Round in 2013
TARIS BioMedical, Inc., a therapeutically urology company, develops treatments for patients suffering from difficult-to-treat bladder diseases. It develops therapies for debilitating conditions, including bladder cancer and overactive bladder. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Lexington, Massachusetts. As of December 20, 2019, TARIS BioMedical, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Janssen Research & Development, LLC.

AppNeta

Series C in 2013
AppNeta, Inc. develops and offers cloud based network and end-user experience performance monitoring solutions for the distributed and cloud-connected digital enterprise enterprises. The company also provides software as a service (SaaS) applications. AppNeta, Inc. was formerly known as Apparent Networks, Inc. and changed its name to AppNeta, Inc. in September 2003. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

dataxu

Series D in 2013
Dataxu is a Boston-based company that specializes in marketing analytics software solutions designed for brand marketers and advertising agencies. Founded in 2007, it aims to enhance advertising effectiveness through data-driven insights. The company offers a range of products, including TouchPoint, a demand-side platform that facilitates connections with consumers across various channels, and OneView, which allows marketers to analyze consumer behavior across devices. Dataxu's Marketing Intelligence Center and ClearSight platform provide comprehensive data access and analytics, while TotalTV and TotalTV Marketplace enable targeted advertising in television. The company serves a variety of industries, including automotive and financial services, and offers training, insights, and managed services to support its clients' advertising strategies. As of 2018, Dataxu continues to focus on making marketing more personalized and engaging by leveraging advanced data science.

Predictive Biosciences

Venture Round in 2013
Predictive Biosciences, Inc., a molecular diagnostics company, develops diagnostic products for informed cancer management. It specializes in proteomics, diagnostics, oncology, and tumor biomarkers. The company offers biomarkers and proteomics-based assay technologies. These assays detect urinary biomarkers associated with the physiological changes resulting from cancer development and progression. It also provides Triage Monitoring Assay, which allows physicians to delay and invasive diagnostic procedures; Interval Monitoring Assay that is for surveillance and detection of cancer between follow-ups; and Stratification Assay, which supports a physician's decision to manage a patient. Predictive Biosciences, Inc. was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Digital Lumens

Venture Round in 2013
Digital Lumens is rapidly redefining the lighting industry with intelligent LED lighting systems, service offerings, and strategic partnerships that deliver unmatched energy savings, flexibility and unique value to commercial and industrial customers. With the industry's first Intelligent LED Lighting System smart LED lights, wirelessly networked and centrally managed that are proven to reduce customers' lighting-related energy use by up to 90%, Digital Lumens is transforming lighting into a powerful platform for building-wide insight. Designed for large commercial and industrial customer facilities, the Digital Lumens solution is deployed in more than 50 million square feet of space worldwide.The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Massachusetts.

TARIS BioMedical, Inc.

Venture Round in 2012
TARIS BioMedical, Inc., a therapeutically urology company, develops treatments for patients suffering from difficult-to-treat bladder diseases. It develops therapies for debilitating conditions, including bladder cancer and overactive bladder. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Lexington, Massachusetts. As of December 20, 2019, TARIS BioMedical, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Janssen Research & Development, LLC.

BlueTarp Financial

Venture Round in 2012
BlueTarp Financial is a B2B credit management company serving over 2000 suppliers since 1998. BlueTarp pays suppliers upfront for their sales and protects them from credit risk so they can fund the growth of their business. Suppliers can customize their program by choosing to manage customer interactions as they do today, or select a full-service option where BlueTarp handles customer service and collections. They can also grow sales with options for up to 90-day terms, credit lines up to $1M, and a loyalty rewards program. Their SmartView™online tools give suppliers full transparency into customer buying and payment activities. It was founded in 1998 and headquartered in Portland, Maine.

Immedia

Convertible Note in 2012
Immedia Semiconductor, Inc. develops and markets semiconductor-based ISP and video compression technology for consumer electronics applications. Staffed by a world-class team of video compression and ISP (Image Sensor Pipeline) technology experts, Immedia is the first company to completely eliminate the need for DRAM memory in ISP and Codec chip applications. Immedia’s industry-leading 3D noise reduction and NoDRAMtm technologies dramatically improve video quality while reducing system BOM costs. Immedia devices are targeted for high volume ISP and encoding camera applications.

Predilytics

Series A in 2012
Predilytics is an information technology company that provides solutions to the healthcare industry. The company's first series of products focus on assisting health plans and providers identify and prioritize opportunities against key business initiatives which include improving appropriate documentation for disease burden, attracting and retaining plan membership, enhancing the effectiveness of care management, and reducing costly facility admissions/re-admissions. The company was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Predictive Biosciences

Venture Round in 2012
Predictive Biosciences, Inc., a molecular diagnostics company, develops diagnostic products for informed cancer management. It specializes in proteomics, diagnostics, oncology, and tumor biomarkers. The company offers biomarkers and proteomics-based assay technologies. These assays detect urinary biomarkers associated with the physiological changes resulting from cancer development and progression. It also provides Triage Monitoring Assay, which allows physicians to delay and invasive diagnostic procedures; Interval Monitoring Assay that is for surveillance and detection of cancer between follow-ups; and Stratification Assay, which supports a physician's decision to manage a patient. Predictive Biosciences, Inc. was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts.

DraftKings

Seed Round in 2012
DraftKings Inc. operates as a digital sports entertainment and gaming company in the United States. The company provides users with daily sports, sports betting, and iGaming opportunities. It is also involved in the design and development of sports betting and casino gaming platform software for online and retail sportsbook, and casino gaming products. The company distributes its product offerings through various channels, including traditional websites, direct app downloads, and direct-to-consumer digital platforms. DraftKings Inc. is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

PatientKeeper

Venture Round in 2012
It started with a simple observation: physicians need easier access to patient information. Since then, PatientKeeper has grown to become the leading physician information system provider. And for good reason. Since 1998, they've helped healthcare organizations cost-effectively deliver information where it's needed most to enhance patient care and safety, reduce costs, improve staff productivity and increase revenue. They offer the industry's only suite of applications that support physicians throughout their entire day — enabling them to review electronic patient records...write prescriptions...enter charges...dictate notes...document encounters...place orders...even consult with other caregivers — wherever they are. Their software addresses physician needs across virtually any device — ranging from handhelds to Smartphones to tablets, to laptops to desktop computers, so that whether they're reviewing test results in their office, in the car or at the bedside, they're covered. PatientKeeper customers can start with just a single application and add new capabilities as needed — with PatientKeeper all their applications are tightly integrated with each other. And because their platform integrates with existing healthcare systems, there's no need to replace legacy systems.

Sand 9

Series C in 2012
Sand 9, Inc. is a venture-funded startup focused on designing components that enhance the performance and capabilities of wireless devices. The company specializes in MEMS timing products that cater to both wired and wireless systems across various sectors, including communications, industrial, military, and mobile markets. By developing innovative solutions, Sand 9 aims to significantly improve the functionality of devices, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of technology.

Immedia

Convertible Note in 2012
Immedia Semiconductor, Inc. develops and markets semiconductor-based ISP and video compression technology for consumer electronics applications. Staffed by a world-class team of video compression and ISP (Image Sensor Pipeline) technology experts, Immedia is the first company to completely eliminate the need for DRAM memory in ISP and Codec chip applications. Immedia’s industry-leading 3D noise reduction and NoDRAMtm technologies dramatically improve video quality while reducing system BOM costs. Immedia devices are targeted for high volume ISP and encoding camera applications.

Crashlytics

Series A in 2012
Crashlytics specializes in crash reporting solutions for mobile applications on iOS and Android platforms. The company offers a lightweight and powerful tool that helps developers identify and resolve issues within their apps. Recently, Crashlytics expanded its offerings with Beta by Crashlytics, a streamlined solution for beta app distribution that allows users to manage testing with ease. Additionally, they introduced Answers by Crashlytics, a mobile analytics tool that integrates seamlessly with the existing Crashlytics SDK, providing developers with valuable insights without requiring extensive analysis. Through these products, Crashlytics aims to enhance the app development process by improving stability and user experience.

FirstBest

Venture Round in 2012
FirstBest Systems, Inc. specializes in software solutions tailored for property and casualty insurers. The company offers a range of products including underwriting workstations, agent portals, and new business systems. Notable offerings include FirstBest UMS, which integrates underwriting and business analyst tools with a Web 2.0 agent portal, and FirstBest Agent, a point-of-sale portal designed for new business and renewals that facilitates collaboration through shared documents and notifications. Additionally, FirstBest provides the Front Office Suite, which enhances collaboration among agents, brokers, and underwriters through predictive analytics and knowledge management tools. Founded in 2006 and based in Bedford, Massachusetts, FirstBest Systems has become part of Guidewire Software, further expanding its capabilities in the insurance technology sector.

Tracelytics

Series A in 2012
Tracelytics is the SaaS-based application performance solution that understands scalable web architectures. Erase the boundaries between applications, layers, and machines; start tracing.

SavingStar

Series C in 2012
SavingStar, Inc. is a cash back platform that provides rewards for grocery and online shopping. Launched in 2010 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the platform allows users to earn cash back by linking offers to their supermarket and drugstore loyalty cards or by submitting receipts. Users can earn double cash back when shopping at various online retailers. The service is designed to streamline the shopping experience by eliminating the need for paper coupons, as offers are automatically validated and credited to users' accounts. Additionally, SavingStar enables brands to promote specific products through incentives and rewards that encourage customer engagement. The company was previously known as SaveWave Inc. before rebranding in 2011 and operates as a subsidiary of Quotient Technology Inc.

Cartera Commerce

Venture Round in 2012
Cartera Commerce delivers the industry's most comprehensive, fully-managed, performance-based offer platform for card issuers, airline frequent flyer programs and merchants. Cartera works with two of the three largest financial institutions, all five of the largest airlines and hundreds or merchant advertisers to power personalized, omni-channel shopping and marketing programs that build consumer engagement and loyalty, maximize card spend and create new revenue streams. The Cartera offer platform delivers relevant offers via multiple digital marketing channels including website, online banking, email, mobile, and social media. The company is headquartered in Lexington, MA.

Sand 9

Series B in 2012
Sand 9, Inc. is a venture-funded startup focused on designing components that enhance the performance and capabilities of wireless devices. The company specializes in MEMS timing products that cater to both wired and wireless systems across various sectors, including communications, industrial, military, and mobile markets. By developing innovative solutions, Sand 9 aims to significantly improve the functionality of devices, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of technology.

ClickSquared

Series C in 2012
ClickSquared is the premier real time relationship marketing services provider of intelligent, multi-channel marketing solutions creating perfectly timed, personalized interactions across all online and off-line direct channels. Leveraging a team of marketing and technology experts and an on-demand marketing platform, ClickSquared develops and executes accountable acquisition, growth and loyalty programs to help build some of the world's best known brands.

PatientKeeper

Venture Round in 2011
It started with a simple observation: physicians need easier access to patient information. Since then, PatientKeeper has grown to become the leading physician information system provider. And for good reason. Since 1998, they've helped healthcare organizations cost-effectively deliver information where it's needed most to enhance patient care and safety, reduce costs, improve staff productivity and increase revenue. They offer the industry's only suite of applications that support physicians throughout their entire day — enabling them to review electronic patient records...write prescriptions...enter charges...dictate notes...document encounters...place orders...even consult with other caregivers — wherever they are. Their software addresses physician needs across virtually any device — ranging from handhelds to Smartphones to tablets, to laptops to desktop computers, so that whether they're reviewing test results in their office, in the car or at the bedside, they're covered. PatientKeeper customers can start with just a single application and add new capabilities as needed — with PatientKeeper all their applications are tightly integrated with each other. And because their platform integrates with existing healthcare systems, there's no need to replace legacy systems.

Predilytics

Seed Round in 2011
Predilytics is an information technology company that provides solutions to the healthcare industry. The company's first series of products focus on assisting health plans and providers identify and prioritize opportunities against key business initiatives which include improving appropriate documentation for disease burden, attracting and retaining plan membership, enhancing the effectiveness of care management, and reducing costly facility admissions/re-admissions. The company was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Tracelytics

Seed Round in 2011
Tracelytics is the SaaS-based application performance solution that understands scalable web architectures. Erase the boundaries between applications, layers, and machines; start tracing.

Sand 9

Series B in 2011
Sand 9, Inc. is a venture-funded startup focused on designing components that enhance the performance and capabilities of wireless devices. The company specializes in MEMS timing products that cater to both wired and wireless systems across various sectors, including communications, industrial, military, and mobile markets. By developing innovative solutions, Sand 9 aims to significantly improve the functionality of devices, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of technology.

Crashlytics

Seed Round in 2011
Crashlytics specializes in crash reporting solutions for mobile applications on iOS and Android platforms. The company offers a lightweight and powerful tool that helps developers identify and resolve issues within their apps. Recently, Crashlytics expanded its offerings with Beta by Crashlytics, a streamlined solution for beta app distribution that allows users to manage testing with ease. Additionally, they introduced Answers by Crashlytics, a mobile analytics tool that integrates seamlessly with the existing Crashlytics SDK, providing developers with valuable insights without requiring extensive analysis. Through these products, Crashlytics aims to enhance the app development process by improving stability and user experience.

PatientKeeper

Debt Financing in 2011
It started with a simple observation: physicians need easier access to patient information. Since then, PatientKeeper has grown to become the leading physician information system provider. And for good reason. Since 1998, they've helped healthcare organizations cost-effectively deliver information where it's needed most to enhance patient care and safety, reduce costs, improve staff productivity and increase revenue. They offer the industry's only suite of applications that support physicians throughout their entire day — enabling them to review electronic patient records...write prescriptions...enter charges...dictate notes...document encounters...place orders...even consult with other caregivers — wherever they are. Their software addresses physician needs across virtually any device — ranging from handhelds to Smartphones to tablets, to laptops to desktop computers, so that whether they're reviewing test results in their office, in the car or at the bedside, they're covered. PatientKeeper customers can start with just a single application and add new capabilities as needed — with PatientKeeper all their applications are tightly integrated with each other. And because their platform integrates with existing healthcare systems, there's no need to replace legacy systems.

Virtual Computer

Venture Round in 2011
Virtual Computer is a software company based in the Boston area that specializes in intelligent desktop virtualization solutions. Its primary product, NxTop, integrates centralized management with local execution through an advanced Xen-based type-1 hypervisor that operates directly on end-user devices, facilitating native performance and mobility. This approach allows organizations to centralize desktop management without the need for traditional server infrastructure, enabling IT professionals to manage thousands of devices as if they were a single unit. NxTop supports features such as one-to-many provisioning, scalable patching with rollback capabilities, and integrated security measures, including AES-256 disk encryption and policy controls to protect against data leakage. The platform also supports efficient data backup and recovery processes, while offering advanced management capabilities for distributed organizations, such as intelligent remote office caching and local backup storage. Virtual Computer has collaborated with Lenovo to optimize NxTop for select Lenovo business systems, enhancing its functionality and reach in the market.

ClickSquared

Venture Round in 2011
ClickSquared is the premier real time relationship marketing services provider of intelligent, multi-channel marketing solutions creating perfectly timed, personalized interactions across all online and off-line direct channels. Leveraging a team of marketing and technology experts and an on-demand marketing platform, ClickSquared develops and executes accountable acquisition, growth and loyalty programs to help build some of the world's best known brands.

T2 Biosystems

Series D in 2011
T2 Biosystems is a private company developing a next-generation medical diagnostic platform that will enable rapid and accurate diagnostic tests of all types on a single, easy to use instrument. The proprietary technology combines nanotechnology and miniaturized magnetic resonance (MR) technology and eliminates the need for costly and time consuming sample preparation.

Springleaf Therapeutics

Series B in 2011
SpringLeaf Therapeutics (formerly known as Entra Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) is creating innovative therapeutic modalities to address serious disease and elevate the quality of care for patients. SpringLeaf's technology is based on convergent science and is designed to enable and differentiate therapeutics. SpringLeaf was founded based on breakthrough science at MIT and is backed by leading investors including Flybridge Capital Partners and North Bridge Venture Partners.

PolyRemedy

Series C in 2011
PolyRemedy offers integrated wound management systems designed to increase consistency by extending wound care expertise to the point of care. The PolyRemedy Personalized Woundcare System (PWS) enables clinicians to document care through easy-to-use, web-based assessment tools and order personalized wound dressings, while also providing critical and unprecedented visibility into wound care data. It was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts.

Sample6

Series A in 2011
Sample6 is a biotechnology company that specializes in the development of a synthetic-biology based diagnostic system for bacteria. Its innovative technology enables enrichment-free detection of harmful bacteria, identifying levels as low as 1 CFU/ml within just four hours. The proprietary Bioillumination Platform, created by a team of researchers including Professor Tim Lu from MIT, allows for the engineering of bioparticles that target specific unwanted bacteria, illuminating them for detection. This system is coupled with sensitive sensor technology that provides rapid on-site results without the need for a laboratory. Sample6 aims to enhance public health and safety by enabling quick and efficient detection of harmful bacteria across various industries, including food production, retail, and healthcare, addressing environments where humans and bacteria interact.

SavingStar

Series B in 2011
SavingStar, Inc. is a cash back platform that provides rewards for grocery and online shopping. Launched in 2010 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the platform allows users to earn cash back by linking offers to their supermarket and drugstore loyalty cards or by submitting receipts. Users can earn double cash back when shopping at various online retailers. The service is designed to streamline the shopping experience by eliminating the need for paper coupons, as offers are automatically validated and credited to users' accounts. Additionally, SavingStar enables brands to promote specific products through incentives and rewards that encourage customer engagement. The company was previously known as SaveWave Inc. before rebranding in 2011 and operates as a subsidiary of Quotient Technology Inc.

BitSight

Seed Round in 2011
BitSight Technologies, Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in data analytics and security software. The company offers a Security Ratings Platform that employs advanced algorithms to generate daily security ratings ranging from 250 to 900. These ratings help organizations manage security risk by assessing third-party risk, underwriting cyber insurance, benchmarking performance, conducting M&A due diligence, and evaluating aggregate risk. With a diverse clientele that includes a significant portion of Fortune 500 companies and major cyber insurers, BitSight's technology is widely adopted, with over 1,000 customers utilizing its services to inform critical risk management and business decisions.

TARIS BioMedical, Inc.

Series B in 2011
TARIS BioMedical, Inc., a therapeutically urology company, develops treatments for patients suffering from difficult-to-treat bladder diseases. It develops therapies for debilitating conditions, including bladder cancer and overactive bladder. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Lexington, Massachusetts. As of December 20, 2019, TARIS BioMedical, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Janssen Research & Development, LLC.

Digital Lumens

Series B in 2011
Digital Lumens is rapidly redefining the lighting industry with intelligent LED lighting systems, service offerings, and strategic partnerships that deliver unmatched energy savings, flexibility and unique value to commercial and industrial customers. With the industry's first Intelligent LED Lighting System smart LED lights, wirelessly networked and centrally managed that are proven to reduce customers' lighting-related energy use by up to 90%, Digital Lumens is transforming lighting into a powerful platform for building-wide insight. Designed for large commercial and industrial customer facilities, the Digital Lumens solution is deployed in more than 50 million square feet of space worldwide.The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Massachusetts.

dataxu

Series C in 2011
Dataxu is a Boston-based company that specializes in marketing analytics software solutions designed for brand marketers and advertising agencies. Founded in 2007, it aims to enhance advertising effectiveness through data-driven insights. The company offers a range of products, including TouchPoint, a demand-side platform that facilitates connections with consumers across various channels, and OneView, which allows marketers to analyze consumer behavior across devices. Dataxu's Marketing Intelligence Center and ClearSight platform provide comprehensive data access and analytics, while TotalTV and TotalTV Marketplace enable targeted advertising in television. The company serves a variety of industries, including automotive and financial services, and offers training, insights, and managed services to support its clients' advertising strategies. As of 2018, Dataxu continues to focus on making marketing more personalized and engaging by leveraging advanced data science.

Goby

Series A in 2010
Goby (GO-be) is a new search engine that's all about finding fun ways to spend your free time, from a weekend to a week off. Whether you're looking for the perfect bed & breakfast for a romantic getaway, a fresh hiking trail to tackle, a cool new museum to visit with the kids or a live show to check out this weekend, create your next adventure with Goby!

BlueTarp Financial

Series C in 2010
BlueTarp Financial is a B2B credit management company serving over 2000 suppliers since 1998. BlueTarp pays suppliers upfront for their sales and protects them from credit risk so they can fund the growth of their business. Suppliers can customize their program by choosing to manage customer interactions as they do today, or select a full-service option where BlueTarp handles customer service and collections. They can also grow sales with options for up to 90-day terms, credit lines up to $1M, and a loyalty rewards program. Their SmartView™online tools give suppliers full transparency into customer buying and payment activities. It was founded in 1998 and headquartered in Portland, Maine.

SavingStar

Series A in 2010
SavingStar, Inc. is a cash back platform that provides rewards for grocery and online shopping. Launched in 2010 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the platform allows users to earn cash back by linking offers to their supermarket and drugstore loyalty cards or by submitting receipts. Users can earn double cash back when shopping at various online retailers. The service is designed to streamline the shopping experience by eliminating the need for paper coupons, as offers are automatically validated and credited to users' accounts. Additionally, SavingStar enables brands to promote specific products through incentives and rewards that encourage customer engagement. The company was previously known as SaveWave Inc. before rebranding in 2011 and operates as a subsidiary of Quotient Technology Inc.

PolyRemedy

Venture Round in 2010
PolyRemedy offers integrated wound management systems designed to increase consistency by extending wound care expertise to the point of care. The PolyRemedy Personalized Woundcare System (PWS) enables clinicians to document care through easy-to-use, web-based assessment tools and order personalized wound dressings, while also providing critical and unprecedented visibility into wound care data. It was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts.

TARIS BioMedical, Inc.

Venture Round in 2010
TARIS BioMedical, Inc., a therapeutically urology company, develops treatments for patients suffering from difficult-to-treat bladder diseases. It develops therapies for debilitating conditions, including bladder cancer and overactive bladder. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Lexington, Massachusetts. As of December 20, 2019, TARIS BioMedical, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Janssen Research & Development, LLC.

Blackwave

Venture Round in 2010
Blackwave provides an integrated infrastructure platform for the storage and delivery of video over IP. Blackwave’s core value proposition is to significantly lower the cost and increase the simplicity of building, scaling and managing the infrastructure required to stream deep libraries of video content to a large, concurrent audience. Blackwave infrastructure significantly reduces both the required Cap-Ex and the ongoing Op-Ex associated with IP video delivery through breakthroughs in the way video data is stored and read from standard disk drives. A system begins with 48TBs of storage coupled with 10Gbps delivery capacity. Both storage and delivery are independently scalable, and the system natively manages video delivery via HTTP, Flash, and WMS protocols through a single web UI. Today, Telcos, CDNs, content aggregators and distributors deploy the Blackwave system for use anywhere from the storage-intensive Origin to distributed nodes at the Edge of their content delivery network. The company brought their first system to market in the US and Asia in February, 2009, and announced their first customer, CDNetworks, shortly thereafter.

Predictive Biosciences

Series C in 2010
Predictive Biosciences, Inc., a molecular diagnostics company, develops diagnostic products for informed cancer management. It specializes in proteomics, diagnostics, oncology, and tumor biomarkers. The company offers biomarkers and proteomics-based assay technologies. These assays detect urinary biomarkers associated with the physiological changes resulting from cancer development and progression. It also provides Triage Monitoring Assay, which allows physicians to delay and invasive diagnostic procedures; Interval Monitoring Assay that is for surveillance and detection of cancer between follow-ups; and Stratification Assay, which supports a physician's decision to manage a patient. Predictive Biosciences, Inc. was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Cartera Commerce

Series C in 2010
Cartera Commerce delivers the industry's most comprehensive, fully-managed, performance-based offer platform for card issuers, airline frequent flyer programs and merchants. Cartera works with two of the three largest financial institutions, all five of the largest airlines and hundreds or merchant advertisers to power personalized, omni-channel shopping and marketing programs that build consumer engagement and loyalty, maximize card spend and create new revenue streams. The Cartera offer platform delivers relevant offers via multiple digital marketing channels including website, online banking, email, mobile, and social media. The company is headquartered in Lexington, MA.