E-Merge

E-Merge, established in November 1998 by Laurent Drion and Gregory Hédo, is a venture capital firm based in Brussels, Belgium, that specializes in early-stage technology investments, primarily focusing on Seed and Series A funding rounds. The firm has invested in over 30 startups, with initial interests in telecom, e-commerce tools, and online payment systems. In 2012, E-Merge expanded its investment scope to include commercial space opportunities, particularly those related to the open-source CubeSat standard. The firm typically invests between USD 50,000 and USD 1,500,000 in each portfolio company, which are chosen for their technological innovation and growth potential. E-Merge distinguishes itself through its entrepreneurial management team, which offers not only capital but also strategic support in areas such as business development, marketing, legal matters, and fundraising. This hands-on approach, combined with a strong network in its target industries, positions E-Merge as a unique player in the venture capital landscape, particularly for startups facing the challenges of early-stage development.

Laurent Drion

Founder and Partner

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Invopop

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Invopop is a provider of invoicing software that assists global software companies in meeting local invoicing requirements. The company offers an API that facilitates the recording of sales, generating invoices in compliance with regional regulations, and reporting to the appropriate tax authorities. Invopop's solution includes a software library or micro-service designed to define the necessary structures, local taxes, validation rules, and digital signatures for invoice generation. This enables businesses to convert invoices into various local formats, such as PDFs and XML standards, while ensuring proper compliance with local regulations. By streamlining the invoicing process, Invopop enables finance teams and developers to efficiently manage invoicing tasks and adhere to regulatory standards across different jurisdictions.

Anagram

Funding Round in 2018
Anagram Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Santa Monica, California, develops a software platform designed to assist healthcare professionals, particularly eye care providers, in managing the complexities of health insurance networks. The company's platform automates vision insurance billing and facilitates instant rebates, allowing providers to offer immediate reimbursements to patients. This enables eye care providers to serve patients without the constraints of managed vision plans, leveraging partnerships with leading eyewear labs and frame manufacturers. Anagram was formerly known as Glass Health, Inc., changing its name in February 2020.

Work Today

Seed Round in 2017
Work Today is a job application platform designed to simplify the process of applying for jobs. It allows users to create a profile just once, eliminating the need to repeatedly fill out the same information for different applications. The platform is particularly beneficial for skilled construction laborers, enabling them to access job opportunities through text messages. By utilizing an automated application system, Work Today enhances the job search experience, making it more efficient and user-friendly.

FloydHub

Seed Round in 2017
FloydHub is a Platform-as-a-Service designed for training and deploying deep learning models in the cloud. The platform simplifies the process of initiating machine learning projects, allowing users to start within 30 seconds. FloydHub provides the necessary infrastructure, enabling teams to focus on their core challenges rather than technical setup. It offers customizable CPU and GPU environments tailored for deep learning, along with features that automatically save projects and databases through cloud interactions. The platform includes a web dashboard that facilitates tracking, monitoring, editing, and sharing project progress, which enhances collaboration among team members and boosts productivity through effective performance reviews and project planning.

Jobble

Seed Round in 2017
Jobble, Inc. operates an online job search portal and workforce management platform that connects businesses with individuals seeking flexible employment opportunities. Founded in 2014 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the platform enables companies to create job listings, select suitable candidates from a vetted community, and monitor their performance through real-time, mobile-optimized technology. Jobble specializes in various employment sectors including event services, field marketing, sales, hospitality, transportation, supply chain logistics, and general labor. By facilitating efficient recruitment and management of an on-demand workforce, Jobble empowers businesses to control costs and streamline operations while ensuring access to quality workers for both part-time and full-time roles.

Anagram

Seed Round in 2016
Anagram Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Santa Monica, California, develops a software platform designed to assist healthcare professionals, particularly eye care providers, in managing the complexities of health insurance networks. The company's platform automates vision insurance billing and facilitates instant rebates, allowing providers to offer immediate reimbursements to patients. This enables eye care providers to serve patients without the constraints of managed vision plans, leveraging partnerships with leading eyewear labs and frame manufacturers. Anagram was formerly known as Glass Health, Inc., changing its name in February 2020.

WaveBL

Seed Round in 2016
WaveBL is a digital platform that employs proprietary blockchain technology to facilitate the electronic transfer of trade documents, specifically electronic Bills of Lading. The platform allows for instant, encrypted, and authenticated transmission of these documents, ensuring compliance with established global processes and regulations. Designed to serve various stakeholders in the trade ecosystem—such as shipping companies, agents, brokers, and banks—WaveBL enhances communication by providing a decentralized and secure network for remote interactions. The company has established strong partnerships with leading players in global trade, aiming to accelerate the digital transformation and adoption of electronic documentation within the industry.

Uplevel Security

Seed Round in 2016
Uplevel Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in developing an incident analysis and response platform designed to enhance security operations for enterprises. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company employs graph theory and machine learning to contextualize both incoming and historical security data, enabling organizations to predict future attacks based on past incidents. Uplevel Security's platform allows users to manage incidents, automate investigation workflows, and optimize security controls while integrating seamlessly with existing security infrastructure. By providing a system of record for security data and facilitating the extraction of meaningful insights from large volumes of cybersecurity information, Uplevel Security empowers security teams to improve their efficiency and effectiveness in protecting against threats.

HigherMe

Seed Round in 2016
HigherMe Inc. operates a comprehensive online recruitment platform designed specifically for the retail and service sectors. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Brighton, Massachusetts, the company enables employers to efficiently find and hire suitable candidates through a range of features. These include the ability to post job openings, screen applicants with 30-second videos that highlight candidates' personalities and soft skills, and utilize data-driven behavioral and psychological matching algorithms for optimal candidate selection. Additionally, HigherMe streamlines the hiring process by digitizing onboarding paperwork, automating recruitment tasks, and providing robust application tracking and reporting tools. This all-in-one solution is tailored to help businesses enhance their recruitment efforts and improve the quality of their hires.

Sezzle

Seed Round in 2016
Sezzle Inc. is a financial services company that provides a technology-driven payments platform designed to facilitate transactions between consumers and retailers in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Sezzle allows customers to make online purchases and split the total cost into four equal, interest-free payments over six weeks, with the first payment due at the time of the purchase. The platform caters to both online and brick-and-mortar retailers, aiming to enhance consumer flexibility and promote financial empowerment for the next generation.

Plasso

Seed Round in 2016
Plasso is an all-in-one e-commerce platform that simplifies online transactions for businesses. It allows users to set up recurring and subscription billing swiftly and manages payments, customer interactions, and user authentication automatically. Plasso supports the sale of various products and services, including physical and digital goods, and facilitates invoicing and donation collection. Its user-friendly interface enables businesses to operate entirely from their own websites without the need for coding skills, making it accessible for a wide range of users looking to enhance their online sales capabilities.

Brave Software

Seed Round in 2016
Brave Software Inc., founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, develops internet security software with a focus on enhancing browsing speed and safety for users. The company offers a privacy-oriented web browser that blocks invasive advertisements and online trackers while providing a streamlined browsing experience. Brave aims to transform the online advertising ecosystem through a blockchain-based digital advertising platform that utilizes micropayments and a novel revenue-sharing model. This approach enables content creators to increase their revenue share and offers users a less cluttered web experience. Ultimately, Brave Software seeks to create a safer and more efficient online environment that benefits users, publishers, and advertisers alike.

Oliver

Seed Round in 2016
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Jobble

Seed Round in 2016
Jobble, Inc. operates an online job search portal and workforce management platform that connects businesses with individuals seeking flexible employment opportunities. Founded in 2014 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the platform enables companies to create job listings, select suitable candidates from a vetted community, and monitor their performance through real-time, mobile-optimized technology. Jobble specializes in various employment sectors including event services, field marketing, sales, hospitality, transportation, supply chain logistics, and general labor. By facilitating efficient recruitment and management of an on-demand workforce, Jobble empowers businesses to control costs and streamline operations while ensuring access to quality workers for both part-time and full-time roles.

Emburse

Seed Round in 2016
Emburse, LLC is a provider of an expense management platform that offers businesses control and insight into corporate expenses. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, Emburse specializes in delivering cloud-based solutions for travel and expense report management, accounts payable automation, and compliance oversight. The platform enables organizations to issue virtual or physical expense cards for authorized business expenses, streamlining the approval process for employees and contractors. By automating manual tasks and providing analytical tools, Emburse allows finance professionals to focus on strategic decision-making while enhancing the overall efficiency of expense management within organizations. In 2019, Emburse became a subsidiary of Certify Inc.

Rappi

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Rappi is a consumer tech company operating an on-demand delivery platform in Latin America. It connects consumers with local merchants and independent contractors, facilitating the delivery of prepared foods, groceries, clothing, pharmaceuticals, liquor, and other items directly to customers' doorsteps.

Staffjoy

Seed Round in 2016
Staffjoy, Inc., established in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, develops Staffjoy Boss, an automated workforce scheduling tool designed to streamline shift management for businesses. This tool collects worker availability preferences and business demand data, automatically generating schedules that align with both parties' needs. It empowers employees to set their work availability, view scheduled shifts, and claim open shifts, while helping managers staff effectively.

Spreedly

Series A in 2016
Spreedly, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing a Payments Orchestration platform designed for e-commerce, Fintech, and cloud-based billing solutions. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, Spreedly enables organizations to validate, tokenize, and securely store credit card information while processing transactions through various payment services. Its platform allows online merchants and transaction providers to create and manage payment processes without directly handling sensitive consumer card data, thereby enhancing security and compliance. By offering flexibility and redundancy, Spreedly helps businesses adapt their payment infrastructures to meet evolving market demands, optimize costs, and manage compliance more effectively. The company serves a diverse clientele both in the United States and internationally.

People Data Labs

Seed Round in 2016
People Data Labs specializes in providing high-quality B2B data for developers, engineers, and data scientists, offering access to 3 billion precise records. The company enables its clients to create and enhance person profiles, enrich existing data, and power predictive modeling and artificial intelligence initiatives. Their platform serves a variety of applications, including sales and marketing, investment research, fraud detection, talent acquisition, and market research. By acting as a data partner to data science and engineering teams, People Data Labs supports the development of innovative and efficient data-driven products and services. The company aspires to be the definitive source of truth in B2B data, catering to both enterprises and startups across various data-enabled industries.

LeoLabs

Seed Round in 2016
LeoLabs Inc., established in 2015 and based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in providing high-resolution data on objects in low Earth orbit through its phased-array radars. The company offers foundational mapping data and services, including rapid orbit determination, early operational support, and ongoing conjunction awareness, to mitigate collision risks for commercial satellite operators, government agencies, and satellite management services. Its innovative platform, LeoLabs Collision Avoidance, automates and modernizes satellite operations, serving as a basis for new generations of space situational awareness (SSA) and traffic safety services.

Semantics3

Venture Round in 2015
Semantics3 Inc., also known as Semantics3 Data Corporation, is a prominent developer of an extensive e-commerce product and pricing database that serves clients globally. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, the company specializes in providing structured e-commerce product metadata through various Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). These include the UPC API, URL API, Search API, and Sites API, which allow users to access product details, pricing information, and availability from numerous online retailers. Semantics3 also offers additional services such as price history tracking, notifications for price and availability changes, and customized API solutions for specific business needs. The company’s data marketplace aims to comprehensively track every product sold online, thereby supporting retailers, brands, and manufacturers with data-driven decision-making, inventory management, and compliance solutions. Known for its breadth of coverage and real-time data capabilities, Semantics3 is a trusted partner for businesses seeking to enhance their e-commerce strategies.

Vantage Robotics

Seed Round in 2015
Vantage Robotics, LLC, founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Leandro, California, specializes in the development and manufacturing of camera drones. The company's flagship product, Snap, is a flying camera designed to capture high-quality photos and videos with advanced smart tracking capabilities. Vantage Robotics has distinguished itself in the competitive $7 billion camera drone market by addressing key challenges related to ease of use. Snap has achieved significant pre-sales and received a notable FAA waiver for commercial use near people, positioning it uniquely within the industry. The company has garnered interest from major players, including Apple and Amazon, and has strategic backing from prominent investors in the drone sector. Using innovative gimbal control techniques and precise motors, their drones offer enhanced durability and functionality tailored for commercial and government applications.

Mast Reforestation

Convertible Note in 2015
Mast Reforestation is a provider of vertically integrated reforestation services focused on restoring forests damaged by wildfires. The company addresses barriers to reforestation, including financial, procedural, and seed supply challenges, facilitating the reforestation of millions of acres. By acquiring two legacy businesses, Mast has become the largest seed and seedling vendor in the Western United States, which is crucial for overcoming reforestation bottlenecks. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including seed collection, seedling cultivation, site preparation, planting, and ongoing monitoring. Additionally, Mast leverages project finance to generate high-quality carbon removal credits, allowing landowners to reforest their land at no cost while contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions and making reforestation scalable to combat climate change.

Trusted

Seed Round in 2015
Trusted Labs, Inc., established in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, operates a platform that connects parents with qualified, vetted, and trained child care providers in the same city. The company facilitates on-demand childcare services, enabling parents to access experienced providers whenever they need them. As of 2018, Trusted Labs operates as a subsidiary of Care.com, Inc.

Shortcut

Seed Round in 2015
Shortcut, formerly known as Clubhouse Software, Inc., is a project management platform designed to enhance collaboration among software development teams. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, Shortcut offers tools that help engineers plan, build, and deploy software products efficiently. The platform provides features such as task management, progress tracking, and workspace organization, allowing teams to coordinate effectively and maintain visibility across multiple projects. Additionally, Shortcut includes a knowledge base tool that facilitates documentation and collaboration among team members. By balancing simplicity and structure, Shortcut aims to create a user-friendly environment that enables software teams to focus on delivering quality products while minimizing stress.

Alto Pharmacy

Seed Round in 2015
Alto Pharmacy is a leading digital pharmacy established in 2015, focused on transforming the pharmacy industry through innovative technology and expert pharmacist care. The company aims to enhance the medication experience by providing a more convenient and affordable service, leveraging a mobile app and web portal for medication management and scheduled delivery. Alto has fulfilled over three million prescriptions and has expanded its services to twelve markets, emphasizing the critical role of pharmacists in the healthcare journey. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Alto boasts an industry-leading Net Promoter Score, reflecting its dedication to improving healthcare services for patients.

Carmera

Seed Round in 2015
Carmera is a company that specializes in providing real-time 3D maps and navigation-critical data tailored for autonomous vehicles. In addition to serving the automotive sector, Carmera also offers 3D scene reconstruction and site analytics data for professionals in fields such as architecture, construction, and real estate. The company has established a comprehensive vehicular sensor network that is both owned and professionally crowdsourced, enabling it to gather continuously updated data on 3D scenes, change detection, and analytics. Through advanced machine vision and geospatial data pipelines, Carmera extracts valuable insights that enhance the safety and efficiency of vehicles operating in urban environments. The company is committed to developing a robust street-level intelligence platform that aims to automate cities and ensure accessibility of vital data to its users.

Mixmax

Seed Round in 2015
Mixmax, Inc. is a communications platform based in San Francisco, California, that offers a range of email solutions aimed primarily at sales and customer success teams. Founded in 2014, the platform allows users to track emails, schedule meetings, and create messages using customizable templates. It also features tools for sending polls and surveys directly within emails, attaching files from cloud services, and undoing sent emails. Additional capabilities include writing code snippets, personalizing emails with signatures and company branding, and providing visual previews of links from popular web services. By streamlining these processes, Mixmax enhances productivity and helps teams accelerate revenue at every stage of the customer journey.

Caribou Biosciences

Series A in 2015
Caribou Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Berkeley, California, that specializes in cellular engineering and genome editing solutions using CRISPR technology. Incorporated in 2011, the company has developed a CRISPR-Cas gene editing platform that allows precise modifications to DNA, which is applicable across various fields including human and animal therapeutics, agricultural biotechnology, and industrial biotech. Caribou's innovative approach aims to create transformative therapies, particularly in the development of allogeneic CAR-T and CAR-NK cell therapies, targeting serious diseases. The company focuses on advancing its pipeline of next-generation genome-edited cell therapies while also contributing to basic and applied biological research.

Teachable

Seed Round in 2015
Teachable Inc. is an online education platform that enables users to create and sell courses efficiently. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, Teachable allows educators, authors, and content creators to build customized course websites where they can manage branding, pricing, and student data seamlessly. The platform supports a variety of content formats, including text, images, audio, and video, and offers features such as school branding, custom domains, and multi-language support. Users can also access tools for quizzes, discussion forums, student feedback, and marketing integrations, all designed to enhance the learning experience. Teachable's intuitive interface makes it accessible for individuals without technical expertise, facilitating the creation of payment-ready courses within minutes. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including creators, YouTubers, and enterprise educators, and has gained traction with nearly half a million students enrolled in various courses. In October 2015, the company rebranded from its original name, Fedora Inc., and operates as a subsidiary of Launch Pad Tecnologia e Serviços S.A.

Facilitron

Seed Round in 2015
Facilitron is a company that specializes in a cloud-based facility reservation platform designed to streamline the discovery, scheduling, and booking of various community facilities. Founded in 2015 by Jeff Benjamin, the company is headquartered in Los Gatos, California, with an additional branch in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. The platform offers facility owners the ability to manage and rent their spaces effectively, allowing them to showcase their facilities to a wider audience. This service not only provides facility owners with greater control over their rental processes but also simplifies the experience for renters seeking suitable venues for their events. Overall, Facilitron's innovative approach enhances the efficiency of facility management and booking, making it easier for both parties to connect.

Pawshake

Seed Round in 2014
Pawshake, Inc. is an online marketplace that connects pet owners with pet sitters, providing essential pet-care services such as home dog boarding, dog walking, and pet sitting. Founded in 2013 by former eBay executives Dries Coucke and Tanguy Peers, the company is headquartered in Portola Valley, California, and operates in several countries, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, and the United Kingdom, among others. Pawshake's platform allows pet owners to search for and explore the profiles of trusted pet minders, ensuring that their pets receive care in a safe and secure environment. This community-driven approach not only facilitates connections between caregivers and pet owners but also promotes engaging activities for pets.

Authy

Seed Round in 2014
Authy is a security technology company that offers two-factor authentication solutions. It provides a smartphone app for consumers, an API for developers, and an authentication platform for enterprises. Authy enables users to customize their security settings and ensures compliance with various global regulatory standards such as PCI, HIPAA, and FIPS 140. Its services protect numerous apps including Facebook, Gmail, and Dropbox, offering verification methods like unique codes, text messages, or singular answer questions displayed only on the user's mobile device.

Spire Global

Series A in 2014
Spire Global, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Glasgow and Singapore, specializes in satellite data services. The company offers two primary data services: Spire Sense, which provides ship tracking data for applications such as illegal fishing monitoring, trade analysis, and maritime domain awareness; and Spire Stratus, which delivers global weather data. Additionally, Spire Global provides machine learning and analytics tools to enhance vessel detection and information gathering. Its clients include mining companies, government authorities, port operators, and those involved in arctic shipping routes.

Tripping.com

Series A in 2014
Tripping International, Inc. operates Tripping.com, a leading metasearch platform for vacation homes and short-term rentals globally. Launched in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the platform allows users to search, compare, and book accommodations from various partner rental sites, catering to families, large groups, and travelers seeking unique stays. With access to over 10 million properties in more than 150,000 destinations, Tripping.com offers a diverse range of options, including beach houses, condos, cabins, and apartments. The company emerged from TechCrunch Disrupt and has successfully secured multiple funding rounds, attracting investment from sources in Silicon Valley, New York, Europe, and Asia. As of December 2018, Tripping International operates as a subsidiary of HomeToGo GmbH.

Satago

Seed Round in 2014
Satago Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in online software designed to manage accounts receivable for small businesses and freelancers. Founded in 2012, the company provides a cash flow solution that accelerates payment processes by integrating with existing cloud and desktop accounting packages. Satago's software automates the debt collection process, sending escalating email reminders, payment demand letters, and facilitating phone calls to ensure timely payments. Additionally, it offers integrated credit reporting and risk insights, allowing users to assess the creditworthiness of their customers and make informed decisions regarding whom to engage in business. By streamlining accounts receivable and advancing payments on overdue invoices, Satago aims to help businesses of all sizes optimize their cash flow and minimize financial risk. As of 2017, Satago operates as a subsidiary of Oxygen Finance Limited.

Jetpack Workflow

Seed Round in 2014
Jetpack Workflow LLC is a cloud-based software company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, established in 2013. It specializes in providing a workflow management platform tailored for CPAs, bookkeepers, and accountants. The company's flagship product, Jetpack Workflow, enables small- to medium-sized accounting firms to streamline their operations by automating and tracking recurring client work. Users can easily import client data, manage projects and tasks, set recurrence, and monitor staff progress. By facilitating the management of repetitive processes, Jetpack Workflow helps accounting professionals enhance productivity and foster a paperless office environment.

Planetary Resources

Equity Crowdfunding in 2013
Planetary Resources specializes in asteroid mining services aimed at facilitating commercial deep space exploration. The company focuses on identifying and extracting raw materials, particularly water and precious metals, from asteroids. By harnessing these resources, Planetary Resources aims to support the development of a space economy, where water can be converted into rocket fuel and consumable supplies for human habitation beyond Earth. This approach is intended to play a crucial role in enabling humanity to evolve into a multi-planetary species, utilizing the wealth of resources available in space to fuel long-term expansion and exploration.

Able Lending

Series A in 2013
Able Lending, based in Austin, Texas, is a small business lender offering term loans, growth loans, and debt refinancing options. Its unique "Able Start" loan product enables businesses to access funding with support from friends, family, and fans, resulting in lower interest rates and significant savings. Able Lending aims to provide more than just loans, connecting entrepreneurs with additional capital, community resources, and expert advice to facilitate growth.

Spreedly

Seed Round in 2013
Spreedly, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing a Payments Orchestration platform designed for e-commerce, Fintech, and cloud-based billing solutions. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, Spreedly enables organizations to validate, tokenize, and securely store credit card information while processing transactions through various payment services. Its platform allows online merchants and transaction providers to create and manage payment processes without directly handling sensitive consumer card data, thereby enhancing security and compliance. By offering flexibility and redundancy, Spreedly helps businesses adapt their payment infrastructures to meet evolving market demands, optimize costs, and manage compliance more effectively. The company serves a diverse clientele both in the United States and internationally.

XO Markets

Series A in 2013
XO Markets Holdings is a space commercialization holding company focused on bringing about a vibrant, commercial marketplace from low-Earth orbit, to deep space, and beyond. Leveraging access to a multitude of in-space platforms worldwide, both in the government and private sector, XO Markets owns and operates Nanoracks, LLC, DreamUp, PBC and other innovative space-based organizations.

Codeship

Seed Round in 2013
Codeship Inc. is a provider of hosted continuous integration solutions, specializing in the development and deployment of Docker-based applications. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Vienna, Austria, the company was previously known as Railsonfire Limited before rebranding in January 2013. Codeship's platform is designed to streamline the software development process by automating testing and release tasks, which helps reduce development cycles, minimize the risk of bugs, and foster innovation. As of February 2018, Codeship operates as a subsidiary of CloudBees, Inc. The platform caters specifically to software companies, enabling them to enhance their product development efficiency through a customizable and scalable continuous integration and deployment service.

Spire Global

Seed Round in 2013
Spire Global, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Glasgow and Singapore, specializes in satellite data services. The company offers two primary data services: Spire Sense, which provides ship tracking data for applications such as illegal fishing monitoring, trade analysis, and maritime domain awareness; and Spire Stratus, which delivers global weather data. Additionally, Spire Global provides machine learning and analytics tools to enhance vessel detection and information gathering. Its clients include mining companies, government authorities, port operators, and those involved in arctic shipping routes.

Riskpulse

Seed Round in 2013
Riskpulse, operating as a subsidiary of DHL Resilience360 GmbH, is a Texas-based company founded in 2004 that specializes in providing online weather information and predictive intelligence for supply chains. The company focuses on helping businesses adapt to both natural and manmade hazards affecting their logistics and transportation operations. Riskpulse utilizes machine learning to analyze various sources of risk associated with fixed assets, transportation lanes, and cargo loads. Its platform delivers actionable insights and prescriptive recommendations, enabling clients to effectively manage and mitigate potential risks within their supply chains.

JumpCloud

Seed Round in 2012
JumpCloud, Inc. is a provider of a Directory-as-a-Service platform that simplifies identity management for organizations. Founded in 2010 and based in Louisville, Colorado, the company offers a cloud-based solution enabling secure access to systems, applications, files, and networks from any device or location. Its platform automates server management tasks, including user management, security, compliance, and configuration assessment. JumpCloud allows IT and security teams to manage user identities, devices, and permissions while applying Zero Trust principles. The company serves over 100,000 organizations globally, including more than 3,000 customers such as Cars.com, GoFundMe, and Foursquare. Originally known as SafeInstance, Inc., JumpCloud rebranded in October 2013 to reflect its focus on providing secure and frictionless access to corporate technology resources.

Try.com

Seed Round in 2012
Try Technologies, Inc. operates Try.com, a platform that allows users to test clothes from various online stores at home without any upfront payment. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides a unique service through its Try Button, enabling customers to select items from their favorite retailers and receive them for free. Once the products arrive, users have a seven-day period to decide whether to keep or return the items. This innovative approach empowers consumers to make informed purchasing decisions by trying on clothing in the comfort of their own homes.

SubtleData

Seed Round in 2012
SubtleData, Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2011. It operates a platform that connects applications to point of sale systems, facilitating mobile ordering, payments, and customer loyalty programs for retail and hospitality businesses. The platform allows developers to create applications that enable users to order and pay for food and drinks, utilize mobile wallets, manage loyalty programs, and access electronic gift cards and receipts. SubtleData also offers user account management APIs, a waiver management system, analytics and reporting capabilities, and automated system scaling. Its API further enhances customer interaction by enabling the transmission of receipts, reservation confirmations, and other notifications directly to consumers. By addressing the complexities of integrating with multiple point of sale vendors, SubtleData provides significant value to over 800,000 retail businesses and their developers.

Peer5

Seed Round in 2012
Peer5, Inc. is a provider of a peer-to-peer content delivery network that enhances the distribution of video content globally. Established in 2011 and based in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company leverages WebRTC technology to create a mesh network, allowing users to load video content from one another. By utilizing a hybrid switching algorithm, Peer5's network optimizes content delivery for both live and on-demand streams, addressing the inefficiencies faced by traditional content delivery networks, especially during peak demand periods. This innovative approach not only reduces bandwidth usage for content providers but also improves streaming quality, enabling faster loading times and minimizing re-buffering. Overall, Peer5 offers a scalable and effective solution that enhances video streaming experiences for users.

Lever

Convertible Note in 2012
Lever, Inc. is a talent acquisition company based in San Francisco, California, that offers a comprehensive web application designed to streamline the hiring process. The platform integrates applicant tracking system (ATS) and customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities into a single product, known as LeverTRM. It provides a range of tools for talent teams, including job postings, referrals, interview scheduling, and decision-making workflows. Lever also features analytics for data visualization and customized reporting, which aid in making informed strategic hiring decisions. The platform emphasizes inclusivity in hiring, aiming to reduce bias and foster authentic relationships between companies and potential candidates. Lever serves over 3,800 organizations globally, including notable companies such as Netflix, Atlassian, KPMG, and McGraw-Hill Education.

Cabify

Seed Round in 2012
Cabify, established in 2011 and based in Madrid, Spain, is a ride-sharing company that facilitates transportation for both individuals and businesses. It offers a user-friendly web and mobile app for booking rides, connecting users with suitable transport options. Cabify prioritizes customer satisfaction, ensuring fair pricing, comfortable journeys, and accessibility for all. Its services include clean, modern vehicles driven by trained professionals, providing safe and reliable rides with added amenities like music and magazines. The company aims to enhance urban mobility and improve cities and communities by making transportation better.

HappyCo

Seed Round in 2012
HappyCo Inc. is a software development company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in mobile tools for the real estate rental industry. Established in 2011, the company provides a comprehensive platform designed to enhance property management by replacing traditional paper-based processes with digital solutions. Its offerings include a mobile application for property inspections, a web application for managing inspections and staff remotely, and a business intelligence application for real-time analysis of operational performance metrics. HappyCo's technology services a variety of sectors, including multifamily residential, commercial real estate, student housing, and hospitality. The platform incorporates artificial intelligence to streamline maintenance operations, improve efficiency, and enhance resident satisfaction, effectively enabling users to inspect and monitor real estate assets while gaining visibility and control over their operations.

Zeel

Seed Round in 2012
Zeel is a service that provides on-demand massage therapy, allowing customers to book high-quality massages from licensed and vetted therapists at their homes, hotels, workplaces, or events. Founded in 2012 and launching its app in 2013, Zeel offers massages with a range of options including Swedish, deep tissue, prenatal, sports, and couples massages, available seven days a week, with appointments that can be scheduled as soon as one hour in advance or up to a month ahead. Customers can conveniently book services through the Zeel app for both iOS and Android devices, paying a fixed price that includes tax and gratuity. All massage therapists are thoroughly vetted, licensed, insured, and trained by Zeel to ensure a high standard of service. In 2013, Zeel introduced Massage Zeelot, a subscription service that provides customers with monthly in-home massages at a discounted rate, along with a free professional massage table.

myShopi

Series A in 2012
myShopi is the number 1 promotion and shopping platform in Belgium. In addition to the myShopi folder package that is included in the mailbox every week, there is also the website www.myShopi.be and the free myShopi app for smartphone, tablet and smartwatch. The myShopi app has already been downloaded more than 1,000,000 times in Belgium and more than 10 million times worldwide.

Agilys

Seed Round in 2012
Agilys, founded in 2010 by Renaud Gryspreerdt and Philippe Van Ophem, specializes in developing intelligent mobile applications aimed at enhancing consumer convenience. The company is best known for its flagship product, Myshopi, which is available on iPhone, Android, and Windows Mobile platforms. This shopping list application enables users to access electronic discount coupons and request cashbacks directly from their mobile devices. Through its innovative software solutions, Agilys seeks to simplify the shopping experience for consumers, making it more efficient and rewarding.

Able Lending

Venture Round in 2011
Able Lending, based in Austin, Texas, is a small business lender offering term loans, growth loans, and debt refinancing options. Its unique "Able Start" loan product enables businesses to access funding with support from friends, family, and fans, resulting in lower interest rates and significant savings. Able Lending aims to provide more than just loans, connecting entrepreneurs with additional capital, community resources, and expert advice to facilitate growth.

AfterSchool

Seed Round in 2011
AfterSchool operates a mobile application designed to enhance communication and safety among high school students. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, the platform enables teenagers to share text-based posts privately within their schools while fostering a supportive social network. The application also serves a critical safety function by detecting threats made on social media, such as bomb threats and messages of gun violence. Upon identification of such threats, it assigns a threat level and alerts local authorities, providing essential details including the problematic post and the social media source. AfterSchool has garnered millions of users across more than 80% of U.S. high schools and offers features like 24/7 access to live Crisis Counselors, aiming to combat cyberbullying and improve the overall well-being of its community.

Voxbone

Seed Round in 2007
Voxbone, now part of Bandwidth, is a Brussels-based provider of cloud-based international voice over internet protocol (VoIP) services. Founded in 2005, the company offers on-demand virtual numbers and SMS services, allowing businesses to easily expand their communication reach into over 9,000 area codes across more than 60 countries. Voxbone specializes in providing worldwide toll-free and geographically independent telephone numbers, which enable internet communications service providers, global carriers, national operators, and enterprises to enhance their voice services on a global scale. The company has established a diverse clientele, including notable customers such as Uber, Skype, Zoom, and Telefónica, reflecting its commitment to facilitating seamless global business communications.

Babelway

Venture Round in 2007
Babelway is a company that provides a Software as a Service (SaaS) application designed specifically for B2B integration. Its platform enables organizations to automate cross-company processes and securely exchange business documents, allowing seamless data flow between partners with varying formats and transfer methods. By leveraging Babelway's solution, companies can integrate their current applications without incurring significant costs for software or hardware changes. Users have direct control over the integration process, utilizing an online drag-and-drop tool to map messages, track communication flows, and receive error notifications. The platform includes a catalogue of preconfigured message formats and protocols to expedite integration with specific business partners. Built on a cloud architecture, Babelway's application ensures scalability, making it an efficient and adaptable solution for businesses looking to standardize their document flows and enhance collaboration.

InternetVista

Seed Round in 2005
InternetVista is a company that specializes in web monitoring services, providing clients with a cloud-based application designed to enhance the reliability and profitability of their IT investments. The company independently monitors an organization’s online services, delivering continuous external checks to ensure optimal website performance. In the event of any anomalies, InternetVista promptly alerts clients through email and messaging, enabling them to address issues swiftly. Additionally, the company generates detailed reports on service availability and response times, offering valuable insights for decision-making. With monitoring centers located globally, InternetVista enhances its clients' understanding of performance metrics, allowing them to optimize the online experience for their customers and improve overall productivity.

Ogone

Seed Round in 2001
Ogone Payment Services is a prominent European Payment Service Provider headquartered in Belgium, with a significant international presence. The company specializes in managing and securing online payments for businesses across various sectors, including e-commerce, ticketing, and travel. With operations in India and offices in multiple countries, Ogone connects to over 200 banks and acquirers, offering more than 80 payment methods, which facilitates global transactions. Its platform not only enhances checkout conversion rates for online businesses but also includes advanced fraud prevention systems and comprehensive back-office functionalities. Ogone is committed to evolving with consumer trends by continuously introducing new payment solutions. A diverse range of major organizations, such as Tui and DHL International, rely on Ogone to streamline their payment processes. The firm operates independently, with a majority stake held by Summit Partners, collaborating closely with its management team.
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