Dundee Venture Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2010 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with additional offices in Chicago, Minneapolis, and Boulder. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage technology companies, with a focus on sectors such as e-commerce, fintech, supply chain, and logistics. Dundee Venture Capital typically invests between $500,000 and $1 million in startups at the seed and post-seed stages, as well as series-A funding. The firm aims to support high-growth companies in underserved capital markets throughout the United States and Canada. Dundee Venture Capital seeks board involvement in its portfolio companies but does not pursue control, often providing follow-on investments as needed. The firm generally looks to exit its investments within six to eight years. The founding partner, Mark Hasebroock, drew inspiration for the firm from his experiences raising capital for his e-commerce ventures in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
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Pear Commerce
Series A in 2024
Pear Commerce, Inc., operating as Pear, is a Minneapolis-based company that offers a retail e-commerce platform designed to connect consumer packaged goods (CPG) advertisements with retailers across the United States. Founded in 2018, Pear facilitates retail marketing by enabling consumers to purchase products or claim offers directly from advertisements. The platform integrates seamlessly into existing CPG digital ads and websites, introducing a call to action that directs consumers to local retailers for transaction fulfillment. Additionally, Pear collects valuable consumer data, providing brands with insights into purchasing behavior, which helps enhance marketing effectiveness and drive sales. By bridging the gap between CPGs and retailers, Pear simplifies the shopping experience and empowers brands to optimize their performance marketing strategies.
Gather AI
Series A in 2024
Gather AI is a Pittsburgh-based company founded in 2017 that offers an autonomous inventory management platform tailored for modern warehouses. The company specializes in providing a comprehensive inventory service that integrates its artificial intelligence-based software with off-the-shelf drones, allowing users to automate inventory tasks efficiently. Gather AI's solution operates safely in environments lacking GPS, enabling real-time data analytics and inventory monitoring. The team consists of experts, including PhDs and research engineers from the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Institute, focusing on autonomous vehicles and vision systems. By utilizing Gather AI’s services, businesses can optimize their operations and enhance inventory management processes.
Echo Labs
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Echo Labs is developing the first artificial intelligence capable of human-level transcribing.
Blanka
Seed Round in 2023
Blanka is a platform designed to simplify the process of launching a makeup or skincare line by automating branding and product management. It provides merchants with access to a selection of cruelty-free products manufactured in North America, all without requiring a minimum order quantity. Blanka's user-friendly app integrates seamlessly with any e-commerce store, allowing entrepreneurs to focus on marketing and sales rather than the complexities of supplier vetting, inventory investment, and logistics. By offering dropshipping services, Blanka enables individuals to personalize and sell beauty products online, making it easier for anyone to create and manage a private-label beauty brand.
Curated For You
Seed Round in 2023
Curated For You is an e-commerce platform established in 2022 and based in Houston, Texas. It specializes in customer intelligence for online businesses by measuring consumer motivations through social-scientific methods. The platform employs machine vision and natural language processing to predict consumer perceptions effectively. By leveraging this data, Curated For You offers various services including product recommendations, contextual personalization, curated collections, on-site search, and search engine optimization. Its focus on understanding consumer behavior aims to enhance the online shopping experience for both businesses and consumers.
Upwardli
Seed Round in 2023
Upwardli is a technology-driven financial services agency focused on assisting newcomers, immigrants, young individuals, and those with limited financial means. The company offers personalized products aimed at helping members build their credit and savings. Its platform provides tailored guidance on selecting suitable banking options and credit cards, as well as strategies for quickly and safely establishing credit. By offering step-by-step instructions, Upwardli enables users to navigate financial services more effectively, empowering them to make informed decisions in their financial journeys.
Vertical Insure
Seed Round in 2022
Vertical Insure is an insurance company built for vertical SaaS platforms. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in
Flamel.ai
Venture Round in 2022
Flamel AI, founded in 2022 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, operates a fully AI-driven design studio focused on influencer marketing content. The company utilizes artificial intelligence tools to produce a variety of marketing materials, including social media posts, videos, and radio advertisements. Its platform is designed to help users create appealing and engaging content for various social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok, thereby enhancing their marketing efforts in the digital space.
Appreciate
Seed Round in 2022
Appreciate is a property management platform that aims to transform the rental property ecosystem by implementing a profit-sharing and zero fee business model. This innovative approach aligns the company's interests with those of property owners, enhancing their financial outcomes. The platform offers a suite of tools designed to improve cash flows and property values, while also fostering community-building among tenants. Through its owner dashboard, Appreciate provides transparency and access to essential portfolio and operational data, allowing property owners to gain real-time insights into their investments. By leveraging advanced data collection and analysis, Appreciate empowers property owners to make informed decisions and optimize the performance of their properties.
Fulfilld
Venture Round in 2022
Fulfilld is a provider of AI-powered warehouse management software that enhances productivity and efficiency in warehousing operations. The platform utilizes advanced analytics and machine learning to optimize the flow of products, personnel, and automation from the moment goods arrive until they are dispatched for delivery. By integrating seamlessly with enterprise resource planning systems, Fulfilld supports features such as order-based and advanced wave-picking, while also offering insights into physical layouts, stock patterns, and asset utilization. Additionally, the software tracks employee biometrics, providing valuable data processing capabilities and customizable alerts to improve overall operational performance.
BuildWithin
Pre Seed Round in 2022
BuildWithin is a talent acquisition and training platform focused on identifying, training, and managing technical apprentices. Founded by a team of technologists, educators, and former apprentices, the company operates under the belief that anyone can succeed in a field they are passionate about if provided with the right access, tools, and training. The platform facilitates employer matching and offers learn-while-you-work opportunities, certifications, and technical training. By prioritizing potential over credentials, BuildWithin aims to broaden the talent pool for technology jobs, creating alternative pathways for individuals to enter the tech industry.
Gather AI
Series A in 2022
Gather AI is a Pittsburgh-based company founded in 2017 that offers an autonomous inventory management platform tailored for modern warehouses. The company specializes in providing a comprehensive inventory service that integrates its artificial intelligence-based software with off-the-shelf drones, allowing users to automate inventory tasks efficiently. Gather AI's solution operates safely in environments lacking GPS, enabling real-time data analytics and inventory monitoring. The team consists of experts, including PhDs and research engineers from the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Institute, focusing on autonomous vehicles and vision systems. By utilizing Gather AI’s services, businesses can optimize their operations and enhance inventory management processes.
Mission Control
Seed Round in 2022
Mission Control GG, Inc. is a mobile application designed to facilitate recreational esports leagues for gamers, akin to local adult sports leagues. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, the platform allows users to join leagues with friends or participate in those organized by local entities. Mission Control provides comprehensive league management solutions, including scheduling, score validation, and champion determination. It also serves as a forum for league members, enhancing community engagement. Organizations such as community groups, colleges, and LAN centers can utilize Mission Control to host various game titles, attract participants, and streamline their esports operations, fostering a vibrant gaming community.
Omnia Fishing
Venture Round in 2022
Omnia Fishing, LLC is an e-commerce platform that specializes in providing fishing gear tailored to specific bodies of water. Founded in 2018 and based in Golden Valley, Minnesota, the company utilizes a "shop-by-lake" concept, allowing anglers to discover and purchase gear relevant to their fishing locations. The platform features custom maps and a recommendation engine to help users find suitable products based on various factors such as water body, species, fishing styles, and seasonal conditions. Additionally, Omnia Fishing emphasizes fast shipping, enhancing the overall shopping experience for fishing enthusiasts.
Whistle Labs
Seed Round in 2022
Whistle Labs is a San Francisco-based technology company focused on enhancing pet health and longevity through innovative solutions. The company develops on-collar devices that enable pet owners to monitor their pets' daily activities, including walking, playing, and resting. By analyzing this data, Whistle provides insights into the behavioral patterns and long-term health trends of pets, establishing a new standard for preventative care. Led by a team of dedicated technologists, Whistle Labs aims to transform veterinary medical research by leveraging a comprehensive database of pet health information, ultimately contributing to a healthier and longer life for pets.
Whistle Systems
Seed Round in 2022
Whistle Systems is a developer of an employee loyalty platform that emphasizes rewards and recognition within corporate ecosystems. The platform utilizes patent-pending digital wallet technology to enhance employee engagement by influencing behavior and driving positive business outcomes. Through a user-centric and mobile-friendly design, Whistle Systems provides tools for employers to implement effective loyalty programs, integrating artificial intelligence to deliver personalized nudges and recommendations. This approach streamlines the process of recognizing employee contributions, ultimately fostering a culture of appreciation and loyalty in the workplace.
Fulfilld
Seed Round in 2021
Fulfilld is a provider of AI-powered warehouse management software that enhances productivity and efficiency in warehousing operations. The platform utilizes advanced analytics and machine learning to optimize the flow of products, personnel, and automation from the moment goods arrive until they are dispatched for delivery. By integrating seamlessly with enterprise resource planning systems, Fulfilld supports features such as order-based and advanced wave-picking, while also offering insights into physical layouts, stock patterns, and asset utilization. Additionally, the software tracks employee biometrics, providing valuable data processing capabilities and customizable alerts to improve overall operational performance.
Nyla
Seed Round in 2021
Nyla is a no-code frontend platform that enables users to create, launch, and iterate landing pages quickly and efficiently. It features an intuitive content management system that allows for rapid design and publishing, facilitating the development of custom, branded experiences. Clients benefit from the platform's ability to streamline site optimization processes and integrate clean data with Google Analytics for effective marketing analysis. This focus on speed and versatility positions Nyla as a valuable tool for businesses looking to enhance their online presence.
ANRA Technologies
Venture Round in 2021
ANRA Technologies, LLC specializes in developing a comprehensive cloud-based drone operations platform that aids commercial entities in managing and launching drone activities. The platform includes features such as real-time flight planning, automated notifications and authorizations, autonomous execution, tracking, and remote command and control. It also facilitates real-time data streaming and analytics, integrating actionable insights back into enterprise systems. Additionally, ANRA offers a UTM platform for unmanned operations and a mobile application that allows drone pilots to secure approvals for operations in controlled airspace. Founded in 2014 and based in Tysons, Virginia, the company also provides consulting services related to Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and the integration of drone operations.
Omnia Fishing
Seed Round in 2021
Omnia Fishing, LLC is an e-commerce platform that specializes in providing fishing gear tailored to specific bodies of water. Founded in 2018 and based in Golden Valley, Minnesota, the company utilizes a "shop-by-lake" concept, allowing anglers to discover and purchase gear relevant to their fishing locations. The platform features custom maps and a recommendation engine to help users find suitable products based on various factors such as water body, species, fishing styles, and seasonal conditions. Additionally, Omnia Fishing emphasizes fast shipping, enhancing the overall shopping experience for fishing enthusiasts.
Zoro Card
Seed Round in 2020
RiseFi is a financial technology company focused on creating a financially inclusive pathway for individuals to build and improve their credit scores. The company's primary offering is a financial application that facilitates cashless transactions while allowing users to manage their finances effectively. This application includes a debit card that can be used to pay off monthly bills, fees, or debts, thereby enhancing users' credit profiles. Additionally, RiseFi's platform provides features such as fraud protection, which ensures the security of transactions. By helping users manage their debts and loans, RiseFi aims to enable them to qualify for low-interest loans, ultimately promoting better financial health and credit accessibility.
Dobby
Seed Round in 2020
Dobby is an online platform designed for home management, renovations, and maintenance, primarily serving the Washington, DC metro area and the San Francisco Bay Area. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to connect homeowners with high-quality service providers, facilitating easy management of home-related tasks through a user-friendly application. Homeowners can access a range of services with just a few taps, while service providers benefit from increased earnings and efficiency. Dobby aims to enhance the home service experience by providing guaranteed quality work and fostering a community of curated professionals. The company is supported by notable venture capitalists and experienced operators in the tech industry.
Mission Control
Seed Round in 2020
Mission Control GG, Inc. is a mobile application designed to facilitate recreational esports leagues for gamers, akin to local adult sports leagues. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, the platform allows users to join leagues with friends or participate in those organized by local entities. Mission Control provides comprehensive league management solutions, including scheduling, score validation, and champion determination. It also serves as a forum for league members, enhancing community engagement. Organizations such as community groups, colleges, and LAN centers can utilize Mission Control to host various game titles, attract participants, and streamline their esports operations, fostering a vibrant gaming community.
Autobound
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Autobound is an AI-driven platform that enhances email communication by generating personalized sales emails to improve reply rates. Accessible through a Google Chrome extension, Autobound utilizes advanced algorithms to analyze millions of data points about potential recipients and their employers. This technology enables the creation of tailored, persona-specific messages that resonate with individual prospects. The platform integrates seamlessly with various applications, including Gmail, LinkedIn, Outreach, and Salesloft, allowing users to generate personalized content with just a click. Autobound's unique "listening engine" gathers insights not only about individuals—such as their career milestones and shared experiences—but also about companies, tracking relevant information like funding rounds and product launches. This comprehensive approach empowers sales professionals to engage effectively with potential clients, driving more meaningful conversations. Getting started with Autobound is quick and free, requiring no credit card and taking less than 30 seconds to set up.
Otto
Series A in 2020
TeleVet, Inc. operates a mobile application designed to facilitate remote communication between pet owners and veterinarians. The application enables users to schedule virtual consultations, book follow-up appointments, and receive care through text, call, and video chat. It also supports veterinarians by providing tools for appointment scheduling, telemedicine services, and digital prescriptions, integrating seamlessly with existing veterinary practice management systems. Additionally, the app offers automated communication features, such as email templates and social media posts, to enhance client engagement regarding pet health services. Founded in 2015 and based in Austin, Texas, TeleVet, Inc. was previously known as Horse Facts, Inc. before rebranding in January 2016. The application is available for download on both the App Store and Google Play.
OpsCompass
Series A in 2020
OpsCompass is a Nebraska-based company established in 2016, offering a cloud intelligence platform designed to assist technical personnel managing multi-cloud deployments. Its software automatically monitors cloud resources for potential issues, provides real-time visibility into infrastructure costs, and enables policy enforcement without requiring specialized expertise. This allows software development and IT operations teams to maintain security while minimizing risks and costs associated with cloud operations.
PartySlate
Venture Round in 2020
PartySlate is a digital marketplace designed to assist individuals in planning various events, including weddings, corporate gatherings, and social celebrations. The platform connects users with leading event professionals, vendors, and venues both nationally and internationally. Users can explore a vast array of unique party ideas and browse portfolios of event planners, caterers, photographers, and more. Since its establishment in 2016, PartySlate has seen significant engagement, with over 25,000 venues, planners, and vendors sharing more than 2 million photos of actual events. This content-rich platform not only inspires users but also serves as a portfolio-sharing tool for professionals in the event industry, allowing them to showcase their work and connect with potential clients.
Ripple Science
Venture Round in 2020
Ripple Science Corporation specializes in developing web-based software aimed at enhancing the recruitment and management of participants in clinical, translational, and social science studies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company offers solutions that streamline various aspects of the research process, including participant tracking, recruitment campaign management, and task management. Ripple Science's flagship product, Ripple SaaS, leverages sales and marketing automation tools to expedite participant recruitment, significantly benefiting academic researchers and clinical trial sites. Currently, its software is utilized by over 75 academic and research centers globally, including prestigious institutions such as Johns Hopkins University and the University of California, Los Angeles. By addressing the challenges of patient recruitment and engagement, Ripple Science enables researchers to enhance communication and collaboration, leading to more efficient study operations and quicker completion times.
Otto
Seed Round in 2020
TeleVet, Inc. operates a mobile application designed to facilitate remote communication between pet owners and veterinarians. The application enables users to schedule virtual consultations, book follow-up appointments, and receive care through text, call, and video chat. It also supports veterinarians by providing tools for appointment scheduling, telemedicine services, and digital prescriptions, integrating seamlessly with existing veterinary practice management systems. Additionally, the app offers automated communication features, such as email templates and social media posts, to enhance client engagement regarding pet health services. Founded in 2015 and based in Austin, Texas, TeleVet, Inc. was previously known as Horse Facts, Inc. before rebranding in January 2016. The application is available for download on both the App Store and Google Play.
OpsCompass
Seed Round in 2019
OpsCompass is a Nebraska-based company established in 2016, offering a cloud intelligence platform designed to assist technical personnel managing multi-cloud deployments. Its software automatically monitors cloud resources for potential issues, provides real-time visibility into infrastructure costs, and enables policy enforcement without requiring specialized expertise. This allows software development and IT operations teams to maintain security while minimizing risks and costs associated with cloud operations.
ANRA Technologies
Seed Round in 2019
ANRA Technologies, LLC specializes in developing a comprehensive cloud-based drone operations platform that aids commercial entities in managing and launching drone activities. The platform includes features such as real-time flight planning, automated notifications and authorizations, autonomous execution, tracking, and remote command and control. It also facilitates real-time data streaming and analytics, integrating actionable insights back into enterprise systems. Additionally, ANRA offers a UTM platform for unmanned operations and a mobile application that allows drone pilots to secure approvals for operations in controlled airspace. Founded in 2014 and based in Tysons, Virginia, the company also provides consulting services related to Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and the integration of drone operations.
Dapix
Series A in 2019
Dapix, Inc. is a company focused on enhancing the usability of blockchain technology through its innovative inter-wallet operability protocol, known as the FIO Protocol. Founded in 2018 and based in Westminster, Colorado, Dapix enables users to manage their blockchain transactions more efficiently by allowing seamless interactions across different wallets and exchanges. The protocol provides a unified, memorable wallet name for cross-chain transactions, simplifying the process of moving tokens and coins while facilitating the exchange of counterparty metadata. Supported by a team of experienced technology professionals and backed by prominent venture capital and angel investors, Dapix aims to empower the broader blockchain ecosystem by improving user experience and accessibility.
Gather AI
Seed Round in 2019
Gather AI is a Pittsburgh-based company founded in 2017 that offers an autonomous inventory management platform tailored for modern warehouses. The company specializes in providing a comprehensive inventory service that integrates its artificial intelligence-based software with off-the-shelf drones, allowing users to automate inventory tasks efficiently. Gather AI's solution operates safely in environments lacking GPS, enabling real-time data analytics and inventory monitoring. The team consists of experts, including PhDs and research engineers from the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Institute, focusing on autonomous vehicles and vision systems. By utilizing Gather AI’s services, businesses can optimize their operations and enhance inventory management processes.
Amify
Series A in 2019
Amify, Inc. is a digital retail agency based in Alexandria, Virginia, specializing in optimizing brands' presence on the Amazon marketplace. Founded in 1995 and previously known as Potomac River Holdings LLC, Amify provides a comprehensive suite of services that includes product listing optimization, monitoring and preventing unauthorized sellers, maintaining pricing strategies, and enhancing search rankings on Amazon. As a pioneer in Amazon-as-a-Service, Amify functions as an outsourced Amazon team, helping brands leverage cross-channel data to boost sales and improve customer experiences. The company has facilitated over $200 million in goods sold on Amazon, positioning it as a critical sales channel for its clients. Amify's expertise spans branding, advertising, data analytics, and business operations, making it an essential partner for companies looking to succeed in the competitive e-commerce environment.
PatientOne
Seed Round in 2019
PatientOne is a company that focuses on educating patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare. It provides home patient monitoring and chronic care management through cloud-based software tools that allow for the instant sharing of patient vital information, health status, and alerts. The company has developed an automated care management and remote monitoring platform aimed at transforming medical care delivery through streamlined digital processes. This platform supports physician offices in utilizing new electronic care code sets for remote patient monitoring and chronic care management, significantly reducing communication errors and the need for phone interactions. By enhancing communication and operational efficiency, PatientOne enables healthcare providers to improve patient safety and satisfaction while minimizing reimbursement costs.
PartySlate
Seed Round in 2019
PartySlate is a digital marketplace designed to assist individuals in planning various events, including weddings, corporate gatherings, and social celebrations. The platform connects users with leading event professionals, vendors, and venues both nationally and internationally. Users can explore a vast array of unique party ideas and browse portfolios of event planners, caterers, photographers, and more. Since its establishment in 2016, PartySlate has seen significant engagement, with over 25,000 venues, planners, and vendors sharing more than 2 million photos of actual events. This content-rich platform not only inspires users but also serves as a portfolio-sharing tool for professionals in the event industry, allowing them to showcase their work and connect with potential clients.
OpsCompass
Seed Round in 2019
OpsCompass is a Nebraska-based company established in 2016, offering a cloud intelligence platform designed to assist technical personnel managing multi-cloud deployments. Its software automatically monitors cloud resources for potential issues, provides real-time visibility into infrastructure costs, and enables policy enforcement without requiring specialized expertise. This allows software development and IT operations teams to maintain security while minimizing risks and costs associated with cloud operations.
MaxRewards
Pre Seed Round in 2019
MaxRewards, Inc. is a personal finance application based in Atlanta, Georgia, that assists users in managing their credit card accounts and maximizing rewards. Launched in 2016, the app consolidates various functions, allowing users to track credit card rewards, bills, transactions, and credit scores from all connected cards in one place. It offers personalized, real-time recommendations on card usage to help users optimize their rewards and savings on every purchase. The platform also includes features for analyzing spending and reward activities, as well as tools for monitoring credit scores, thereby providing a comprehensive resource for users to effectively manage their credit cards and financial health.
DAtAnchor
Seed Round in 2018
Traditional IT controls focus on locking down networks, devices, and people. All of this is done in the name of protecting data. But, once files are moved, shared, or stolen, the data is no longer protected. Even worse, these controls get in the way and frustrate business users to the point they intentionally work around them. Anchor inverts the equation by baking protection into the data, invisible to the business users (like antivirus), so that files are free to travel and security is out of the way. Simply put, wherever the data goes, it is protected. Anchor is a SaaS platform, with an endpoint component, that bakes protection into your files with a unique transparent combination of encryption, continuous multi-factor access controls, and a digital chain of custody. And when you do share or collaborate, Anchor protection stays with your data, even when it leaves your organization. Anchor empowers you to maintain control of your files while collaborating on premise or in the cloud, including forensic logging and revoking access. In under 90 minutes, Anchor is fully deployed and empowers your business users to securely work and collaborate without complicated security products or rules in the way. All without requiring you to change existing IT controls or how your users and applications work today. DAtAnchor is a result of a multi-year research activity, developed at Ohio State University. The development team currently has 6 members, 4 of which are full-time. We have seed level funding for >1M and an advisory board with members at the senior vice president level in Fortune 500 companies.
Summersalt
Series A in 2018
Summersalt, LLC is a women's apparel brand established in 2017 and based in Clayton, Missouri. The company specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling eco-friendly swimwear, activewear, loungewear, travel wear, and sleepwear, all while maintaining an affordable price point. Summersalt's swimwear is crafted from recycled materials and is designed to provide comfort and functionality, including features like chlorine resistance and protection against sand and sweat. The brand is known for its modern and sophisticated styles, backed by extensive data-driven research from millions of measurements collected from thousands of women to ensure an impeccable fit. Summersalt has quickly gained recognition in the fashion industry, attracting a diverse customer base, including influencers and celebrities, and receiving accolades from prominent publications such as ELLE and Vogue. The products are primarily sold online, making them accessible to a wide audience.
The Minte
Seed Round in 2018
The Minte provides hotel-style housekeeping services primarily for residents of high-rise apartment buildings. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company employs a building-centric model to staff its housekeepers. Its offerings include a range of cleaning services, such as sweeping and spot cleaning floors, wiping countertops, loading dishwashers, and refreshing bathrooms. Residents can conveniently book these services through a mobile app or by using a dash-like button located at their door. The Minte aims to deliver consistent and trusted cleaning, helping residents maintain their homes with the same level of professionalism expected from a hotel.
Dapix
Seed Round in 2018
Dapix, Inc. is a company focused on enhancing the usability of blockchain technology through its innovative inter-wallet operability protocol, known as the FIO Protocol. Founded in 2018 and based in Westminster, Colorado, Dapix enables users to manage their blockchain transactions more efficiently by allowing seamless interactions across different wallets and exchanges. The protocol provides a unified, memorable wallet name for cross-chain transactions, simplifying the process of moving tokens and coins while facilitating the exchange of counterparty metadata. Supported by a team of experienced technology professionals and backed by prominent venture capital and angel investors, Dapix aims to empower the broader blockchain ecosystem by improving user experience and accessibility.
Costello
Seed Round in 2018
Costello is a sales co-pilot software designed to enhance the efficiency of sales teams by keeping deals and conversations organized. The platform consolidates essential information about each deal in a user-friendly interface, allowing sales representatives to prioritize their efforts effectively. By highlighting gaps in the sales process, Costello helps identify at-risk deals and those that may not be a good fit. The intelligent assistant offers insights and actionable suggestions, enabling reps to prepare for calls with key questions and share relevant customer stories. This approach not only streamlines follow-up but also equips sales teams to navigate critical moments during sales calls, thereby increasing the likelihood of closing more deals.
Summersalt
Seed Round in 2018
Summersalt, LLC is a women's apparel brand established in 2017 and based in Clayton, Missouri. The company specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling eco-friendly swimwear, activewear, loungewear, travel wear, and sleepwear, all while maintaining an affordable price point. Summersalt's swimwear is crafted from recycled materials and is designed to provide comfort and functionality, including features like chlorine resistance and protection against sand and sweat. The brand is known for its modern and sophisticated styles, backed by extensive data-driven research from millions of measurements collected from thousands of women to ensure an impeccable fit. Summersalt has quickly gained recognition in the fashion industry, attracting a diverse customer base, including influencers and celebrities, and receiving accolades from prominent publications such as ELLE and Vogue. The products are primarily sold online, making them accessible to a wide audience.
The Minte
Seed Round in 2018
The Minte provides hotel-style housekeeping services primarily for residents of high-rise apartment buildings. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company employs a building-centric model to staff its housekeepers. Its offerings include a range of cleaning services, such as sweeping and spot cleaning floors, wiping countertops, loading dishwashers, and refreshing bathrooms. Residents can conveniently book these services through a mobile app or by using a dash-like button located at their door. The Minte aims to deliver consistent and trusted cleaning, helping residents maintain their homes with the same level of professionalism expected from a hotel.
NexLP
Series A in 2017
NexLP Inc. is a technology company that develops a cognitive computing platform designed to transform unstructured data into actionable insights. Its primary product, the Story Engine, is a software-as-a-service solution that enables users to visualize and understand major players and topics within their data, detect patterns, and identify key events or anomalies. The platform also assists users in preparing for interviews and depositions by summarizing relevant facts and creating detailed profiles. In addition to the Story Engine, NexLP offers an on-premise version called Story Engine I3, which allows for deeper data mining and analysis. The company provides consulting services, including product customization and artificial intelligence model development, catering primarily to the legal, security, compliance, and human resources sectors. Founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, NexLP operates as a subsidiary of Reveal Data Corporation.
Costello
Seed Round in 2017
Costello is a sales co-pilot software designed to enhance the efficiency of sales teams by keeping deals and conversations organized. The platform consolidates essential information about each deal in a user-friendly interface, allowing sales representatives to prioritize their efforts effectively. By highlighting gaps in the sales process, Costello helps identify at-risk deals and those that may not be a good fit. The intelligent assistant offers insights and actionable suggestions, enabling reps to prepare for calls with key questions and share relevant customer stories. This approach not only streamlines follow-up but also equips sales teams to navigate critical moments during sales calls, thereby increasing the likelihood of closing more deals.
Rambl
Seed Round in 2017
Rambl is a company that focuses on enhancing communication efficiency through its mobile voice-to-text application. This application is designed to transform phone calls into productive follow-ups and notes, streamlining the process for users. By automatically providing call details, suggested follow-ups, and relevant notes, Rambl ensures that users are well-prepared for subsequent conversations. The app's features include search capabilities and the organization of related phone call notes, which facilitate improved call performance visibility and a fully integrated CRM dialing experience. Through these innovations, Rambl aims to optimize the way individuals manage their communication and follow-up tasks.
Fooji
Series A in 2017
Fooji is a company that focuses on enhancing brand engagement by merging online and offline experiences. It offers an advertising application that creates unique and interactive fan experiences through social media and on-demand delivery services. By providing award-winning promotions, sweepstakes, and various packaging design and procurement services, Fooji enables brands to initiate consumer interaction online and seamlessly transition it to real-life experiences with immediate physical delivery. This approach helps brands foster loyalty and turn consumers into dedicated fans.
RealVision
Seed Round in 2017
Realvision is a technology company focused on providing innovative media solutions for the real estate industry. It develops a platform designed to assist real estate agents in marketing properties effectively online. The platform offers a comprehensive marketing package that includes features such as 3D virtual tours, floor plans, and high-quality photographs, enabling agents to showcase properties in a visually engaging manner. By leveraging immersive media technology, Realvision aims to enhance the property selling experience for both agents and potential buyers.
AddStructure
Seed Round in 2017
AddStructure Inc. is a technology company based in New York that specializes in developing a platform for retailers, leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language processing. Founded in 2014, the company offers several key products, including Signal, a plugin that enhances search relevance; Path, which generates search engine optimized landing pages; and Scaffold, an API that supports various search and discovery applications. These tools are designed to help retailers improve their search capabilities and increase organic traffic without the need for extensive engineering resources. AddStructure's technology also enables conversational commerce, allowing consumers to interact with intelligent digital assistants for product discovery and purchasing. As of February 2018, AddStructure operates as a subsidiary of Bazaarvoice, Inc.
Built In
Series A in 2016
Built In, Inc. operates a global network of online communities that serves as a recruitment solution for technology companies and startups. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company connects tech professionals with employers through its platform, which includes 29 dedicated websites in major tech hubs across the United States, Canada, India, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Singapore, and Australia. Built In offers a range of services, including employer branding, recruitment, community events, and industry insights, catering to sectors such as artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, and healthcare technology. By enabling companies to tell their stories and promote their cultures, Built In helps organizations attract talent and fosters a community centered around a shared passion for technology.
Phone2Action
Venture Round in 2016
Phone2Action, Inc. operates a civic engagement software platform designed to help organizations engage and mobilize supporters effectively. The platform offers a range of tools for grassroots advocacy, allowing organizations to create and manage campaigns, connect employees with elected officials, and facilitate positive social media interactions. Key features include options for advocates to communicate with legislators through various channels, such as email and social media, as well as mobile engagement tools and a real-time monitoring system called Advocacy Live. Serving a diverse clientele that includes nonprofits, associations, and corporations, Phone2Action has played a significant role in influencing policy decisions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the company has gained recognition for its innovative approach and impact in the advocacy space.
Fooji
Seed Round in 2016
Fooji is a company that focuses on enhancing brand engagement by merging online and offline experiences. It offers an advertising application that creates unique and interactive fan experiences through social media and on-demand delivery services. By providing award-winning promotions, sweepstakes, and various packaging design and procurement services, Fooji enables brands to initiate consumer interaction online and seamlessly transition it to real-life experiences with immediate physical delivery. This approach helps brands foster loyalty and turn consumers into dedicated fans.
Rentable
Series A in 2016
Rentable is an internet company founded in 2011 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, that focuses on enhancing the apartment rental search experience. Its web-based platform offers users a variety of tools, including localized flat listings, map-based searches, and shortlisting features, allowing for easy navigation through available properties. Additionally, Rentable provides an affordability calculator to assist users in determining suitable rental options based on their budget. By leveraging modern technology and an intuitive user interface, Rentable aims to streamline the process of finding apartments, making it more efficient and user-friendly for individuals seeking rental accommodations.
RoundPegg
Series B in 2016
RoundPegg, Inc. specializes in culture management software aimed at enhancing employee engagement and organizational culture. Established in 2009 and based in Boulder, Colorado, the company offers a suite of tools including CulturePegg, which identifies and analyzes company culture and sub-cultures; HirePegg, which assesses candidates during the hiring process; EngagePegg, designed to monitor employee engagement; TeamPegg, which focuses on improving team dynamics; and RecruitPegg, which provides pre-employment assessments for recruiters. By simplifying complex data science and people analytics, RoundPegg enables organizations to quantify their unique culture and leverage this data for improved hiring, performance management, and overall employee engagement. The company has also formed a strategic partnership with Point B, Inc.
Cosmic
Acquisition in 2016
Cosmic is an innovative application designed to assist users in generating creative ideas for producing short videos, specifically tailored for platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Additionally, Cosmic serves as a prominent commerce gateway, enabling retailers to sell their products across various channels. By combining these functionalities, Cosmic supports both individual content creators and businesses in maximizing their outreach and engagement in the competitive social media landscape.
Built In
Seed Round in 2015
Built In, Inc. operates a global network of online communities that serves as a recruitment solution for technology companies and startups. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company connects tech professionals with employers through its platform, which includes 29 dedicated websites in major tech hubs across the United States, Canada, India, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Singapore, and Australia. Built In offers a range of services, including employer branding, recruitment, community events, and industry insights, catering to sectors such as artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, and healthcare technology. By enabling companies to tell their stories and promote their cultures, Built In helps organizations attract talent and fosters a community centered around a shared passion for technology.
DivvyHQ
Series A in 2015
DivvyHQ is a cloud-based content planning and production workflow tool designed for high-volume content teams. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, DivvyHQ offers a streamlined solution for marketers and content producers to manage complex content marketing and social media initiatives without the need for traditional spreadsheets. The platform enables users to capture content ideas, assign and schedule projects, and collaborate in real-time from any device. By simplifying the content process, DivvyHQ allows organizations to efficiently plan, produce, and publish various types of content while staying organized and meeting production deadlines.
Bulu
Venture Round in 2015
Bulu, Inc. is a subscription box company based in Lincoln, Nebraska, that specializes in creating private label subscription boxes for retail brands. Established in 2012, Bulu operates the Bulu Box, a direct-to-consumer platform that allows individuals to sample vitamins, supplements, and healthy snacks while providing valuable consumer insights to brands. In addition to its subscription services, Bulu offers third-party logistics solutions tailored for consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands. By employing a hybrid, tech-enabled logistics model, Bulu facilitates efficient fulfillment operations, allowing brands to manage inventory, packaging, and shipping through multiple sales channels. This approach enhances scalability and convenience while enabling CPG brands to focus on growth and customer engagement.
Rentable
Venture Round in 2015
Rentable is an internet company founded in 2011 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, that focuses on enhancing the apartment rental search experience. Its web-based platform offers users a variety of tools, including localized flat listings, map-based searches, and shortlisting features, allowing for easy navigation through available properties. Additionally, Rentable provides an affordability calculator to assist users in determining suitable rental options based on their budget. By leveraging modern technology and an intuitive user interface, Rentable aims to streamline the process of finding apartments, making it more efficient and user-friendly for individuals seeking rental accommodations.
Viirt
Seed Round in 2015
Viirt is an on-demand platform for homeowners who need a new roof and replace contractors by automating their workflow. Replacing organize skilled laborers in a simple, online platform. Guiding homeowners from the beginning to the end of their project, It leverage communication technologies to be a beginning to end solution. Utilizing automated communications for key steps throughout the home service solution, Replacing facilitate: Product selection, Scheduling, Material delivery, Messages from homeowner, Final walkthrough check-off, Warranty, and Customer Satisfaction Survey. Viirt was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
MindMixer
Series C in 2014
MindMixer is a platform that facilitates communication between municipal decision makers and elected officials and their constituents. It offers a cost-effective and engaging method for citizens to participate in the decision-making process, allowing them to influence policies and initiatives in their communities. By providing an accessible way for residents to share their opinions and suggestions, MindMixer enhances civic engagement and fosters a collaborative environment for local governance.
Built In
Seed Round in 2014
Built In, Inc. operates a global network of online communities that serves as a recruitment solution for technology companies and startups. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company connects tech professionals with employers through its platform, which includes 29 dedicated websites in major tech hubs across the United States, Canada, India, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Singapore, and Australia. Built In offers a range of services, including employer branding, recruitment, community events, and industry insights, catering to sectors such as artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, and healthcare technology. By enabling companies to tell their stories and promote their cultures, Built In helps organizations attract talent and fosters a community centered around a shared passion for technology.
Bulu
Series A in 2014
Bulu, Inc. is a subscription box company based in Lincoln, Nebraska, that specializes in creating private label subscription boxes for retail brands. Established in 2012, Bulu operates the Bulu Box, a direct-to-consumer platform that allows individuals to sample vitamins, supplements, and healthy snacks while providing valuable consumer insights to brands. In addition to its subscription services, Bulu offers third-party logistics solutions tailored for consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands. By employing a hybrid, tech-enabled logistics model, Bulu facilitates efficient fulfillment operations, allowing brands to manage inventory, packaging, and shipping through multiple sales channels. This approach enhances scalability and convenience while enabling CPG brands to focus on growth and customer engagement.
Lockr
Seed Round in 2013
Lockr LLC is a sports management software company based in Lincoln, Nebraska, that provides a platform for coaches to effectively track, organize, and measure their coaching performance. The Lockr platform enables coaches to capture videos, store and share files, and collaborate with others, facilitating a comprehensive approach to practice and game preparation. By offering tools that enhance the coaching process, Lockr aims to improve the overall effectiveness of coaching in the United States.
Briefcase
Seed Round in 2013
Briefcase, LLC is a company that assists schools in connecting students with relevant job opportunities through an intuitive online platform. Founded in 2013 and located in Olathe, Kansas, Briefcase allows students to create profiles, upload resumes, and search for part-time, internship, and full-time positions tailored to their career paths. The platform features a Student Dashboard, enabling students to track their job applications, communicate with recruiters, and receive job recommendations based on their preferences. Additionally, the Career Services Dashboard provides schools with valuable insights into students' job search behaviors and outcomes, streamlining the process for career departments. By offering a user-friendly interface and white-labeled solutions, Briefcase enhances the job search experience for students while equipping schools with the tools necessary to support their career development efforts effectively.
Business Exchange
Seed Round in 2013
Find, List & Engage Businesses across Kenya
Endorsewise
Seed Round in 2013
Endorsewise is a referral-based lead-generation platform designed for B2B companies seeking to enhance customer acquisition and build a solid reputation. The platform offers a structured process that facilitates the collection of comments, referrals, and positive reviews from existing customers, thereby fostering quality relationships. By enabling businesses to share testimonials across social networks, Endorsewise enhances their online visibility and SEO ratings, contributing to broader recognition in the market. This streamlined approach not only helps businesses grow but also maximizes their potential by leveraging customer feedback to attract new leads effectively.
RoundPegg
Series A in 2013
RoundPegg, Inc. specializes in culture management software aimed at enhancing employee engagement and organizational culture. Established in 2009 and based in Boulder, Colorado, the company offers a suite of tools including CulturePegg, which identifies and analyzes company culture and sub-cultures; HirePegg, which assesses candidates during the hiring process; EngagePegg, designed to monitor employee engagement; TeamPegg, which focuses on improving team dynamics; and RecruitPegg, which provides pre-employment assessments for recruiters. By simplifying complex data science and people analytics, RoundPegg enables organizations to quantify their unique culture and leverage this data for improved hiring, performance management, and overall employee engagement. The company has also formed a strategic partnership with Point B, Inc.
Phone2Action
Seed Round in 2013
Phone2Action, Inc. operates a civic engagement software platform designed to help organizations engage and mobilize supporters effectively. The platform offers a range of tools for grassroots advocacy, allowing organizations to create and manage campaigns, connect employees with elected officials, and facilitate positive social media interactions. Key features include options for advocates to communicate with legislators through various channels, such as email and social media, as well as mobile engagement tools and a real-time monitoring system called Advocacy Live. Serving a diverse clientele that includes nonprofits, associations, and corporations, Phone2Action has played a significant role in influencing policy decisions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the company has gained recognition for its innovative approach and impact in the advocacy space.
HuntForce
Seed Round in 2013
HuntForce is a trail camera analytics platform that serves hunters by providing a web-based tracking application. This application enables users to capture and store images from trail cameras while offering strategic insights through automatic metadata reporting. By analyzing this data, HuntForce helps deer hunters make informed decisions about when and where to hunt, enhancing their overall experience and effectiveness in the field.
Graphicly
Venture Round in 2013
Graphicly is a software service provider based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in the digital content conversion and distribution sector. The company offers a platform that enables authors and publishers to automate self-publishing by converting, distributing, and promoting image-based digital content across major consumer mobile and eBook marketplaces, including the Apple iOS Newsstand, Barnes & Noble NOOK Color, and Amazon Kindle store. By streamlining workflows and significantly reducing production costs, Graphicly allows creators to focus on their content while providing detailed real-time analytics to track performance. As the only platform optimized for image-based content, Graphicly is well-positioned to capitalize on the expanding publishing market, which includes a growing number of self-published authors producing graphical works.
DivvyHQ
Seed Round in 2013
DivvyHQ is a cloud-based content planning and production workflow tool designed for high-volume content teams. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, DivvyHQ offers a streamlined solution for marketers and content producers to manage complex content marketing and social media initiatives without the need for traditional spreadsheets. The platform enables users to capture content ideas, assign and schedule projects, and collaborate in real-time from any device. By simplifying the content process, DivvyHQ allows organizations to efficiently plan, produce, and publish various types of content while staying organized and meeting production deadlines.
Cympel
Seed Round in 2013
Cympel, Inc. is an online advertising platform based in Omaha, Nebraska, founded in 2011. The company specializes in enhancing digital advertising by allowing consumers, advertisers, and publishers to engage more effectively with advertisements. Cympel introduces innovative ad formats that enable users to conduct eCommerce transactions directly within the ads, streamlining the process of discovering and purchasing products. This approach not only saves consumers time but also increases return on investment for advertisers by linking sales directly to their marketing efforts. Additionally, publishers benefit from Cympel's model, as it keeps traffic on their sites rather than redirecting users elsewhere. Through its versatile technology, Cympel aims to optimize the advertising experience across various channels, including print media, desktop, mobile devices, and gaming consoles.
Inventables
Series B in 2013
Inventables, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in 3D carving machines, software, and materials designed for digital fabrication. Its flagship product, the X-Carve, allows users to create intricate designs in various materials, including wood, plastic, and metal. The company also offers Carvey bits, a tabletop 3D carving software, and Easel Pro, a cloud-based design tool. In addition to machines, Inventables provides a wide range of materials such as acrylic, circuit board blanks, and machinable wax, along with essential machine components and finishing products. With a catalog of approximately 30,000 items, Inventables caters to small manufacturers and designers, facilitating the production of diverse products from jewelry to furniture. Founded in 2002, the company aims to make manufacturing accessible and efficient for its customers.
HuntForce
Seed Round in 2013
HuntForce is a trail camera analytics platform that serves hunters by providing a web-based tracking application. This application enables users to capture and store images from trail cameras while offering strategic insights through automatic metadata reporting. By analyzing this data, HuntForce helps deer hunters make informed decisions about when and where to hunt, enhancing their overall experience and effectiveness in the field.
MindMixer
Series B in 2013
MindMixer is a platform that facilitates communication between municipal decision makers and elected officials and their constituents. It offers a cost-effective and engaging method for citizens to participate in the decision-making process, allowing them to influence policies and initiatives in their communities. By providing an accessible way for residents to share their opinions and suggestions, MindMixer enhances civic engagement and fosters a collaborative environment for local governance.
Leap.it
Seed Round in 2013
Leap2 is a social search platform that delivers relevant previews for web, images, videos, news, local listings, and more. Leap2 was founded in 2011 and is based in Kansas City, Kansas.
Connoshoer
Seed Round in 2013
Connoshoer is an iPhone application designed for shoe enthusiasts, allowing users to capture, categorize, and share their footwear collections. The app facilitates the organization of footwear and provides a platform for users to showcase their style. With its user-friendly interface, Connoshoer enables seamless sharing of collections to social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook with just a single tap. This social footwear application caters to individuals who take pride in their shoe collections and wish to engage with a community of like-minded connoisseurs.
DonorPath
Seed Round in 2013
DonorPath Inc. is a Chicago-based company that provides a software platform designed for nonprofit organizations and fundraisers. Founded in 2012, its technology facilitates effective fundraising by connecting users with a network of fundraising experts while allowing them to securely visualize and manage donor information from various sources. The platform is tailored to serve executive directors, development managers, and board members of volunteer-run organizations, particularly those that may lack dedicated fundraising staff. DonorPath enables users to analyze and aggregate their fundraising data, improving decision-making and strategy alignment with revenue goals. By offering coaching relationships with qualified fundraising experts, the company supports organizations in enhancing their fundraising efforts without incurring additional expenses.
Pathfinder Health Innovations
Series A in 2012
Pathfinder Health Innovations, Inc. is a Kansas City-based company that develops a cloud-based software platform aimed at enhancing patient outcomes in autism therapy. Founded in 2010, the platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools for educators and therapists, including documentation interfaces, outcomes tracking, and real-time analysis of therapy progress. It integrates clinic scheduling with patient records, facilitates billing services, and provides revenue cycle management solutions suitable for both individual providers and larger organizations. The software supports the development of assessments, daily therapy plans, and progress tracking, enabling professionals to create informed strategies for children with autism and related cognitive disorders. In 2019, Pathfinder Health Innovations was acquired by CentralReach, a prominent provider of electronic health record and practice management solutions for Applied Behavior Analysis clinicians.
Whimseybox
Seed Round in 2012
Whimseybox uses creative content to help people discover and buy craft supplies online. They are on a mission to power creativity, and they started in 2011 with a $15 monthly subscription that helps people Stop Pinning + Start Making (tm). Since then, they have expanded to launch a custom ecommerce shop with thousands of supplies.(If you can purchase it in a big box craft store, they probably sell it!) Users can find creative inspiration in the thousands of projects posted on Whimseybox.com and then easily purchase the supplies to make them from the Supply List posted under each project. In 2014 they launched Whimseybox Influencer, the only affiliate program designed specifically for DIY + craft bloggers and websites. This custom technology allows bloggers to easily embed Whimseybox Supply List widgets directly in their blog posts and earn a share of the sales they drive while helping their readers find + purchase the right supplies for a project.
InvenQuery
Series A in 2012
InvenQuery provides virtual marketplaces for sellers of unique items. Retailers of unique items (antique dealers, thrift stores, etc.) struggle to scale online because populating, hosting and promoting an online store is time and resource intensive. While retailers know that online marketing is vital to increase customer reach, traffic & sales, they struggle to justify the time & money it takes to establish an online presence. InvenQuery is the answer. InvenQuery’s web + mobile applications unite dispersed sellers of unique goods to populate a single online marketplace. Retailers that join an IQ marketplace benefit from inclusion in a well-designed, high traffic website, an easy mobile app for uploading their items, and social media sharing tools that showcase products where their customers actively search and share. Through a niche marketplace, multiple retailers can join forces to attract their ideal customers. With our simple mobile app they showcase items on a marketplace, their own site, & their social media networks in seconds. By leveraging social media, IQ helps retailers amplify traditional marketing by driving shoppers to the marketplace. By aggregating sellers of similar items into one online marketplace, IQ creates a go-to resource for an industry. IQ is making economic, environmental and social impact serving the first of several vertical markets: the discount home improvement retail industry (e.g. reuse centers). Reuse centers take donations of reclaimed building materials and sell them to fund a variety of social and environmental initiatives, such as Habitat for Humanity’s home building efforts or Reclaim Detroit’s deconstruction job training program. Currently, the $270 million material reuse industry is growing 15% per year, selling less than 5% of all inventories online. Yet 78% of home improvement projects start with an online search. IQ enables reuse centers to market their products where customers are shopping. With the IQ mobile application sellers can display inventories on an IQ marketplace website, their store’s website, and on popular social media sites, in a single workflow. IQ makes it easy for reuse centers to reach more customers with unique inventories, to solicit more donations, and ultimately, to provide valuable social and environmental conservation services to communities across the country. As reused material transactions increase, the IQ platform is poised to integrate with inventory and sales tracking technologies, enabling the capture of valuable transaction and landfill diversion data.
Bulu
Series A in 2012
Bulu, Inc. is a subscription box company based in Lincoln, Nebraska, that specializes in creating private label subscription boxes for retail brands. Established in 2012, Bulu operates the Bulu Box, a direct-to-consumer platform that allows individuals to sample vitamins, supplements, and healthy snacks while providing valuable consumer insights to brands. In addition to its subscription services, Bulu offers third-party logistics solutions tailored for consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands. By employing a hybrid, tech-enabled logistics model, Bulu facilitates efficient fulfillment operations, allowing brands to manage inventory, packaging, and shipping through multiple sales channels. This approach enhances scalability and convenience while enabling CPG brands to focus on growth and customer engagement.
Infochimps
Debt Financing in 2012
Infochimps, Inc. is a provider of Big Data systems that operates on a Platform-as-a-Service model, catering to enterprise companies. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with an additional office in Redwood City, California, Infochimps offers a comprehensive suite of cloud services known as Infochimps Cloud. This suite includes Cloud::Streams for real-time data streaming and analytics, Cloud::Queries for NoSQL databases and ad hoc analytics, and Cloud::Hadoop for elastic Hadoop clusters and batch processing. The platform is augmented by tools such as the Infochimps Command Center, which provides monitoring and control of streaming data, and a systems provisioning tool that automates machine configurations. Infochimps serves a diverse range of industries, including media, retail, manufacturing, financial services, telecommunications, and healthcare, helping organizations simplify the management of complex Big Data environments and enhance decision-making capabilities. As a subsidiary of DXC Technology Company, Infochimps continues to innovate in the Big Data space.
AgLocal
Venture Round in 2012
AgLocal wants consumers to understand what they eat, where it comes from and teach consumers how they can support these family farms.
Whimseybox
Seed Round in 2012
Whimseybox uses creative content to help people discover and buy craft supplies online. They are on a mission to power creativity, and they started in 2011 with a $15 monthly subscription that helps people Stop Pinning + Start Making (tm). Since then, they have expanded to launch a custom ecommerce shop with thousands of supplies.(If you can purchase it in a big box craft store, they probably sell it!) Users can find creative inspiration in the thousands of projects posted on Whimseybox.com and then easily purchase the supplies to make them from the Supply List posted under each project. In 2014 they launched Whimseybox Influencer, the only affiliate program designed specifically for DIY + craft bloggers and websites. This custom technology allows bloggers to easily embed Whimseybox Supply List widgets directly in their blog posts and earn a share of the sales they drive while helping their readers find + purchase the right supplies for a project.
MindMixer
Series A in 2012
MindMixer is a platform that facilitates communication between municipal decision makers and elected officials and their constituents. It offers a cost-effective and engaging method for citizens to participate in the decision-making process, allowing them to influence policies and initiatives in their communities. By providing an accessible way for residents to share their opinions and suggestions, MindMixer enhances civic engagement and fosters a collaborative environment for local governance.
MindMixer
Seed Round in 2011
MindMixer is a platform that facilitates communication between municipal decision makers and elected officials and their constituents. It offers a cost-effective and engaging method for citizens to participate in the decision-making process, allowing them to influence policies and initiatives in their communities. By providing an accessible way for residents to share their opinions and suggestions, MindMixer enhances civic engagement and fosters a collaborative environment for local governance.
Graphicly
Series A in 2011
Graphicly is a software service provider based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in the digital content conversion and distribution sector. The company offers a platform that enables authors and publishers to automate self-publishing by converting, distributing, and promoting image-based digital content across major consumer mobile and eBook marketplaces, including the Apple iOS Newsstand, Barnes & Noble NOOK Color, and Amazon Kindle store. By streamlining workflows and significantly reducing production costs, Graphicly allows creators to focus on their content while providing detailed real-time analytics to track performance. As the only platform optimized for image-based content, Graphicly is well-positioned to capitalize on the expanding publishing market, which includes a growing number of self-published authors producing graphical works.
Tripleseat Software
Seed Round in 2010
Tripleseat Software, LLC is a provider of sales and event management software designed for the owners and managers of restaurants, hotels, banquet facilities, and catering operations. Established in 2008 and based in Concord, Massachusetts, Tripleseat offers an online application that simplifies the management of various events, including private dining, corporate meetings, weddings, and special occasions. By addressing the traditionally manual processes associated with event management, Tripleseat enables venues to streamline their operations and enhance their event business, which can contribute significantly to their overall revenue. The platform includes features such as instant lead alerts, e-signatures, online payments, and synced calendars, thereby facilitating a more efficient workflow from initial inquiry to event execution.
Infochimps
Series A in 2010
Infochimps, Inc. is a provider of Big Data systems that operates on a Platform-as-a-Service model, catering to enterprise companies. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with an additional office in Redwood City, California, Infochimps offers a comprehensive suite of cloud services known as Infochimps Cloud. This suite includes Cloud::Streams for real-time data streaming and analytics, Cloud::Queries for NoSQL databases and ad hoc analytics, and Cloud::Hadoop for elastic Hadoop clusters and batch processing. The platform is augmented by tools such as the Infochimps Command Center, which provides monitoring and control of streaming data, and a systems provisioning tool that automates machine configurations. Infochimps serves a diverse range of industries, including media, retail, manufacturing, financial services, telecommunications, and healthcare, helping organizations simplify the management of complex Big Data environments and enhance decision-making capabilities. As a subsidiary of DXC Technology Company, Infochimps continues to innovate in the Big Data space.
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