Amplified Sciences
Seed Round in 2024
Amplified Sciences is a molecular diagnostics company developing a point-of-care platform that enables early detection of debilitating diseases. Its sensor-based and optical reporter systems, combined with machine learning and multi-analyte assays, target cancers and chronic conditions such as pancreatic cancer and kidney disease. The technology supports detection of low-abundance disease markers in urine and saliva, with scalability to cost-effective point-of-care formats. The company leverages ultra-sensitive sensing and composition-of-matter intellectual property licensed from Purdue University to deliver single-molecule level detection. Its portfolio aims to improve patient outcomes by enabling rapid, minimally invasive testing, reducing unnecessary procedures, and expediting diagnosis across oncology and other disease areas. The platform has demonstrated prototype data and is positioned for broad applicability across multiple disease states.
Paxafe Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, specializes in developing hardware and software solutions for secure packaging and supply chain management. The company offers Internet of Things (IoT) enabled products that are reusable, traceable, and secure, designed to protect high-margin freight from theft and chain-of-custody failures. Paxafe's solutions cater to various industries such as jewelry, luxury watches, diamonds, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and more. Its AI-enabled risk management platform integrates telematics and other data sources to predict adverse supply chain events, enabling intelligent cargo insurance and improving operational efficiencies for shippers, carriers, and insurance providers.
On Target Laboratories
Series C in 2023
On Target Laboratories, LLC engages in discovering, developing, and commercializing small molecules that target specific pathological cells, when conjugated with fluorescent dyes. It offers folate and other targeting agents that target, lung, uterine, kidney, breast, colon, pancreatic, and prostate cancer cells. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Northbrook, Illinois.
Yourco is a B2B software company that provides a communication and recruitment platform for organizations with blue-collar or non-desk workforces. Its flagship product enables internal messaging and information sharing among frontline staff, helping employers improve coordination, safety, and operational updates. The platform also offers an SMS-based employee application to boost on-campus recruitment for talent acquisition teams by connecting with candidates, capturing contact and resume details, and syncing them automatically with the employer's systems to minimize manual data entry. Customers across manufacturing, logistics, and public-facing sectors rely on Yourco to reach non-desk staff, coordinate shifts, and streamline onboarding. Founded to serve a family printing business in 2021, the company expanded to wider markets and gained recognition as a future of work technology startup at SXSW 2023.
Plan Forward
Seed Round in 2023
Plan Forward, LLC is a company that specializes in developing an online dental membership platform aimed at providing uninsured patients with access to dental care alternatives. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Plan Forward collaborates with dentists, group practices, and dental office managers to create and manage in-house membership plans tailored for patients who do not have traditional insurance. The platform is designed to enhance patient loyalty, increase treatment acceptance, and support revenue growth for dental practices. By offering user-friendly software with pre-built dashboards, Plan Forward enables dental professionals to effectively manage membership plans, market their services, and ensure compliance with necessary regulations.
ConverSight
Series A in 2023
ConverSight provides a contextual decision intelligence platform that uses natural language processing and machine learning to bridge the gap between humans and machines. The platform connects to customer data to generate insights and recommendations delivered through natural conversation, and includes monitoring, alerting and interactive decision-making capabilities to accelerate informed decisions. Founded in 2017 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, ConverSight aims to make data-driven workflows more accessible and actionable for organizations.
Lead My Care
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Lead My Care, based in Ellettsville, Indiana, is a healthcare technology company focused on empowering patients. It develops an artificial intelligence-driven health assistant software that simplifies patient engagement. The platform provides personalized health information, answers to common medical queries, and facilitates appointment scheduling, enabling patients to actively manage their healthcare.
MPB Essential Technology
Seed Round in 2023
Merrillville-based MPB Essential Technology is a B2B technology and manufacturing company.
Rides2U
Seed Round in 2023
Founded in 2021 by Chad Mastagh, Rides2U is a rideshare company headquartered in South Bend, Indiana. It offers reservation-based ride-sharing services through its online platform, providing transparent pricing and a variety of vehicles for convenient, safe, and reliable transportation.
Contango
Seed Round in 2023
Contango is an agricultural supply chain company located in West Lafayette, Indiana. The company specializes in developing software and algorithms designed to facilitate transactions between buyers and sellers of bulk commodities, including fertilizer. By leveraging technology, Contango aims to enhance efficiency and streamline operations within the agricultural sector, thereby supporting the needs of its clients in managing essential resources.
Soloist
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Soloist, headquartered in Bloomington, is a B2C music technology company that has developed a mobile application for musicians. This platform enables solo musicians to record and share their practice sessions, including loops, tracks, and songs, and also facilitates connecting with other musicians for collaborative jam sessions. Notably, the application provides an opportunity for users to monetize their practice time.
Authenticx
Series B in 2023
Authenticx, Inc. is a software company focused on the healthcare industry, specializing in the analysis and activation of customer interaction data. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, the company offers a platform that consolidates various forms of customer interactions, including call center data, texts, chats, and emails, into a unified source of truth. This platform enables healthcare organizations to gain deeper insights into customer needs, preferences, and satisfaction levels. By organizing and structuring conversational data, Authenticx empowers its clients to make informed decisions, enhance revenue strategies, and improve overall profitability.
Flamel AI
Venture Round in 2022
Founded in 2022, Flamel AI is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. It offers an AI-driven design studio for influencer marketing content, enabling multi-location brands to create personalized social media posts, videos, and ads at scale while maintaining brand consistency.
Parker Technology
Seed Round in 2022
Parker Technology LLC is a provider of cloud-based parking solutions, specializing in enhancing customer service within the parking industry. Founded in 2010 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, the company offers a comprehensive video intercom kiosk, known as PARCS, and call center software designed to assist users in navigating parking facilities. Recognizing that a significant portion of customer inquiries stem from human challenges rather than equipment failures, Parker Technology focuses on bridging the gap between technology and user experience. Their platform equips customer service representatives with real-time data and insights, facilitating efficient call resolution and improving operational effectiveness. By addressing the need for human interaction in an increasingly automated environment, Parker Technology aims to transform the parking experience for both facilities and their customers.
Paradise Spreads
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Paradise Spreads provides organic, sweet plant-based protein spreads, and snacks that are gluten-free, healthy, and convenient. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Schererville, Indiana, United States.
American Evidence
Seed Round in 2022
American Evidence, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Vincennes, Indiana, develops a GUI‑based platform that automates evidence handling and workflow for the criminal justice system. The system incorporates blockchain technology to secure evidence records and supports law enforcement, prosecutors, and crime labs in managing cases, daily operations, and information exchange. By providing a unified interface for evidence, workflow, and operational data, the company enhances the efficiency and security of legal case management.
Choix is a sexual and reproductive healthcare-focused Telehealth Clinic. Choix offer abortion care, birth control, emergency contraception, and urinary tract infection (UTI) care, to patients assigned the female sex at birth regardless of insurance or documentation status, in California and Illinois.
It was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in San Rafael, California, United States.
Grannus Therapeutics
Grant in 2022
Founded in 2020, Grannus Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Indianapolis, Indiana. It specializes in the development of small-molecule inhibitors targeting specific isoforms of HSP90 for cancer treatment.
Wolf Technical Services
Grant in 2022
Wolf Technical Services, Inc. is a specialized engineering firm based in Indianapolis, Indiana, founded in 1977 by Dr. Jack Wolf. The company provides a diverse range of forensic, graphic, military, and commercial engineering services both domestically and internationally. Its forensic engineering expertise includes vehicular accident reconstruction, product failure analysis, fire and explosion investigations, and human factors analysis, among others. Wolf Technical Services also creates trial graphics products, such as court animations and scale models, to assist legal professionals in developing demonstrative evidence strategies. In the military sector, the company has developed advanced restraint systems for aircrew members and a Weigh-in-Motion System designed to detect anomalously loaded vehicles. In addition, it offers consulting services in mechanical and biomedical design, manufacturing engineering, process analysis, and custom database application development. Wolf Technical Services serves a wide array of clients, including government entities, educational institutions, and legal professionals, providing scientifically based expert opinions to address complex issues in accident and injury cases.
SIMBA Chain Inc. is a cloud-based platform that offers smart Contract-as-a-Service (SCaaS) solutions, allowing users—including developers, government entities, and enterprises—to create and deploy blockchain applications for various environments such as iOS, Android, and the Web. Founded in 2017 and originally incubated at the University of Notre Dame, SIMBA Chain simplifies blockchain development through its SIMBA Blocks platform, which automates the generation of REST APIs for connecting to smart contracts across multiple blockchain protocols. This enables users to optimize their blockchain applications by choosing between public, private, and hybrid chains without requiring extensive coding knowledge. The platform also supports applications in areas like automated data integrity and real-time audits, making it particularly valuable for industries reliant on supply chain management. With offices in Michigan, Indiana, Virginia, and the United Kingdom, SIMBA Chain aims to bridge the gap between traditional Web2 infrastructures and the evolving Web3 ecosystem, empowering organizations to harness the potential of blockchain technology effectively.
TechPoint is dedicated to promoting and accelerating the growth of Indiana’s technology community. The organization operates an online information platform that provides various talent programs, including internships, fellowships, and boot camps, as well as membership-based community initiatives. Through its platform, TechPoint offers resources to tech startups, facilitating access to talent, capital, customers, public relations, media, and mentorship. This comprehensive approach aims to foster a thriving tech ecosystem in Indiana.
MakeMyMove
Seed Round in 2022
Founded in 2017, MakeMyMove operates a marketing platform that facilitates the relocation of remote workers to new communities. The company offers incentives, networking opportunities, and personalized support to assist professionals in relocating while connecting them with welcoming local communities.
ConverSight
Seed Round in 2022
ConverSight provides a contextual decision intelligence platform that uses natural language processing and machine learning to bridge the gap between humans and machines. The platform connects to customer data to generate insights and recommendations delivered through natural conversation, and includes monitoring, alerting and interactive decision-making capabilities to accelerate informed decisions. Founded in 2017 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, ConverSight aims to make data-driven workflows more accessible and actionable for organizations.
SIMBA Chain
Series A in 2021
SIMBA Chain Inc. is a cloud-based platform that offers smart Contract-as-a-Service (SCaaS) solutions, allowing users—including developers, government entities, and enterprises—to create and deploy blockchain applications for various environments such as iOS, Android, and the Web. Founded in 2017 and originally incubated at the University of Notre Dame, SIMBA Chain simplifies blockchain development through its SIMBA Blocks platform, which automates the generation of REST APIs for connecting to smart contracts across multiple blockchain protocols. This enables users to optimize their blockchain applications by choosing between public, private, and hybrid chains without requiring extensive coding knowledge. The platform also supports applications in areas like automated data integrity and real-time audits, making it particularly valuable for industries reliant on supply chain management. With offices in Michigan, Indiana, Virginia, and the United Kingdom, SIMBA Chain aims to bridge the gap between traditional Web2 infrastructures and the evolving Web3 ecosystem, empowering organizations to harness the potential of blockchain technology effectively.
Amplified Sciences
Seed Round in 2021
Amplified Sciences is a molecular diagnostics company developing a point-of-care platform that enables early detection of debilitating diseases. Its sensor-based and optical reporter systems, combined with machine learning and multi-analyte assays, target cancers and chronic conditions such as pancreatic cancer and kidney disease. The technology supports detection of low-abundance disease markers in urine and saliva, with scalability to cost-effective point-of-care formats. The company leverages ultra-sensitive sensing and composition-of-matter intellectual property licensed from Purdue University to deliver single-molecule level detection. Its portfolio aims to improve patient outcomes by enabling rapid, minimally invasive testing, reducing unnecessary procedures, and expediting diagnosis across oncology and other disease areas. The platform has demonstrated prototype data and is positioned for broad applicability across multiple disease states.
Indiana Institute of Technology
Grant in 2021
Indiana Institute of Technology is a private university based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It manages an endowment fund primarily used to provide scholarships and financial assistance to students, supporting chairs, professorships, fellowships, research programs, and academic services.
University of Evansville
Grant in 2021
Though many private schools are insular in their educational
opportunities, the University of Evansville strives for academic
diversity on a global scale. The school is known for its study abroad
opportunities, and student life at Evansville might be spent in Italy,
New Zealand, France, Russia or Israel, to name a few.
College life on campus is no less diverse, with just under 3,000 students
from throughout the US and more than 40 countries around the world. With
this diversity comes many ways to get involved, including more than 160
student clubs and organizations.
University of Evansville’s academics strive for a distinctive,
individualized educational experience. The university consists of four
divisions:
* College of Arts and sciences
* College of Education and Health Sciences
* College of Engineering and Computer Science
* Schroeder Family School of Business Administration
In addition to these schools and colleges, UE maintains a campus for
students studying abroad at Harlaxton College in the UK.
Need-based financial aid is available through federally funded grants and
loans. The university also funds several merit scholarships for incoming
freshmen and transfer students. Consideration for these scholarships is
based on your admissions application.
Make sure you apply to the university by the Early Action deadline to be
considered for all merit scholarships.
Indiana University School of Medicine
Grant in 2021
The Indiana University School of Medicine is the largest medical school in the United States. The IU School of Medicine, which is made up of five fundamental science departments and twenty clinical departments, provides superior training for students interested in pursuing a medical degree. The school launched a new medical education curriculum with the Class of 2020 that better represents the modern U.S. health care environment and delivery methods, preparing students to practice medicine in a team-based, multidisciplinary setting.
Ball State University Foundation
Grant in 2021
Ball State University Foundation, established in 1951, serves as the managing entity for Ball State University's endowment fund. Based in Muncie, Indiana, the foundation supports various programs and facilities at the university, contributing to its academic, cultural, entertainment, and economic value. The foundation is led by an executive team that oversees the management of the endowment.
Selflessly
Seed Round in 2021
Selflessly Inc. is an Indianapolis-based company that operates a volunteer management platform designed to assist small and medium-sized enterprises in developing and managing workplace philanthropy programs. Founded in 2017, Selflessly provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that enables HR leaders to engage employees in volunteering, giving, and donation initiatives. The platform facilitates the tracking, coordination, and celebration of corporate social impact activities, allowing organizations to streamline their philanthropic efforts. By offering features such as donation management, topical campaign creation, and comprehensive reporting and analytics, Selflessly helps organizations cultivate a culture of giving and corporate social responsibility, ultimately enhancing employee engagement and organizational impact.
Authenticx
Series A in 2021
Authenticx, Inc. is a software company focused on the healthcare industry, specializing in the analysis and activation of customer interaction data. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, the company offers a platform that consolidates various forms of customer interactions, including call center data, texts, chats, and emails, into a unified source of truth. This platform enables healthcare organizations to gain deeper insights into customer needs, preferences, and satisfaction levels. By organizing and structuring conversational data, Authenticx empowers its clients to make informed decisions, enhance revenue strategies, and improve overall profitability.
Anvl
Venture Round in 2021
Anvl, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in workforce-first safety software solutions, established in 2018 and headquartered in Fishers, Indiana. The company aims to modernize frontline worker productivity by replacing traditional paper processes with digital workflows and real-time data analysis. Anvl's mobile application facilitates worker engagement and operational efficiency through smart, dynamic workflows that guide users with in-the-moment support. The platform is configurable, allowing for tailored safety, quality, and operational processes, and it generates alerts and prompts for both frontline workers and management when proactive measures are necessary. By capturing critical data and providing real-time notifications of risks, Anvl empowers organizations to enhance safety and quality while fostering a positive workplace culture. Its features include live data feeds, remote monitoring of workflows, and customizable reporting tools, all designed to drive continuous improvement and support effective safety supervision.
Casted, Inc. is a podcasting platform tailored for B2B marketers, providing a software-as-a-service solution that enables the creation, management, publication, promotion, and measurement of branded podcasts. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools, allowing users to host, transcribe, categorize, search, and schedule their podcast content. By focusing on the amplification and attribution of audio and video content, Casted helps businesses enhance brand awareness, generate leads, and foster customer engagement. The company, founded in 2019 and based in Indianapolis, has attracted notable clients, including Salesforce, PayPal, and HubSpot, and is recognized as a leader in the marketing technology space. Formerly known as Caster Software, Inc., Casted aims to empower marketers by leveraging the power of conversation to create impactful content.
On Target Laboratories
Series B in 2021
On Target Laboratories, LLC engages in discovering, developing, and commercializing small molecules that target specific pathological cells, when conjugated with fluorescent dyes. It offers folate and other targeting agents that target, lung, uterine, kidney, breast, colon, pancreatic, and prostate cancer cells. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Northbrook, Illinois.
Civic Champs
Seed Round in 2021
Civic Champs, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a mobile-based platform for nonprofit organizations to streamline volunteer management. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana, with an additional office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Civic Champs offers an application that utilizes geofencing technology to monitor volunteer activities by automatically tracking when a volunteer's mobile device enters or exits designated areas. The platform facilitates essential functions such as hour tracking, scheduling, engagement, and analytical insights, enabling nonprofits to efficiently manage volunteer hours while reducing manual data entry. Additionally, it allows for small donations and provides real-time data access, mentorship tracking, and compliance features. Civic Champs aims to enhance volunteer engagement and help nonprofits maximize their impact by simplifying administrative processes. The application is available for download on both the App Store and Google Play.
Heliponix
Seed Round in 2021
Scott Massey met Ivan Ball while working together on a NASA funded research project at Purdue University in an effort to create life support systems for future space colonies. What started as an introduction to an the innovating technology of hydroponics, left them both wondering why there was not a standard, aeroponic device for consumers to grow their own produce. After extensively researching patents of existing systems on the market, Scott and Ivan realized that the design they were drawing out on napkins had not yet been conceived. It was at that moment, Heliponixâ„¢ (formerly Hydro Grow) was founded. What started as a dream for these young engineers who wanted to make a difference in the world became a literal kitchen startup in an apartment on campus at Purdue University as Ivan and Scott built their initial prototypes which were funded by working night shifts as full-time students.
Novosteo Inc. is a biotechnology company based in West Lafayette, Indiana, founded in 2017. The firm specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative drugs aimed at healing bone fractures and addressing related conditions that significantly impact patients' morbidity, mortality, and quality of life. With scientific guidance from co-founders Stewart Low and Philip Low of Purdue University, Novosteo utilizes a proprietary chemistry approach to bone targeting, which allows for the delivery of anabolic agents directly to fracture surfaces. This unique method focuses on accelerating bone regeneration and improving healing outcomes, thereby mitigating the debilitating effects associated with bone injuries and enhancing patient mobility and productivity.
Toralgen
Seed Round in 2020
Toralgen, Inc. is a preclinical stage biopharmaceutical company based in Indianapolis, Indiana, focused on the development and commercialization of innovative human therapeutics. Established in 2017, the company specializes in a unique drug delivery technology platform that utilizes polybile nanopill delivery systems. This technology is designed to enhance the oral administration of active drug compounds, ensuring targeted delivery to specific sites within the body. By addressing the challenges associated with oral drug delivery, Toralgen's nanopills aim to improve the efficacy and safety of therapeutic agents, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes in healthcare.
Scale Computing
Venture Round in 2020
Scale Computing provides edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged infrastructure solutions for midsized organizations. Its HC3 platform offers an integrated, appliance-based system that combines servers, storage, and virtualization software to deliver a complete data center in a box. HC3 uses self-healing automation to monitor virtual machines, software, and hardware components, detect infrastructure events, and automatically respond to maintain application availability while simplifying data center management. The platform eliminates the need for separate virtualization, disaster recovery, servers, and shared storage by delivering a highly available, easy-to-manage solution that scales with demand. The company supports infrastructure refresh and migrations, including virtual-to-virtual and physical-to-virtual moves, and provides disaster recovery capabilities within a single, unified system. Founded in 2007 and based in Indianapolis, Scale Computing targets small to midmarket and distributed enterprises seeking reduced downtime and simplified IT operations through an integrated, turnkey platform.
Vibenomics
Series A in 2020
Vibenomics is an Indianapolis-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in Audio Experience Software (AES) for location-based businesses and connected cities. The company offers a comprehensive solution for managing background music, scheduled messaging, live announcements, and out-of-home advertising. By leveraging advanced digital technology and creative content, Vibenomics aims to enhance customer engagement and personalize the shopping experience. Its platform provides businesses with hierarchical control and scheduling capabilities, enabling them to effectively manage on-site marketing efforts and attract more customers.
Diagnotes
Venture Round in 2020
Diagnotes, Inc. is a digital healthcare company based in Indianapolis, Indiana, that specializes in enhancing communication and collaboration within the healthcare industry. Founded in 2010, Diagnotes offers a clinical communication platform designed for secure messaging, provider scheduling, patient data management, and documentation of discussions. The platform is tailored to the natural communication habits of healthcare professionals and their patients, facilitating seamless interactions among patients, physicians, care teams, hospitals, and other healthcare entities. Diagnotes serves a diverse clientele, including large health systems, community hospitals, long-term care facilities, and behavioral health organizations. Its applications are versatile, enabling uses from simple secure messaging to telehealth consultations, particularly beneficial for connecting specialists with patients in rural areas through live video. The platform's user-friendly design promotes quick implementation and adoption, making it an integral tool for managing patient-related communications effectively.
Ateios Inc. is a technology company based in Indianapolis, Indiana, specializing in the development of ultra-thin and customizable batteries for use in flexible electronics. Founded in 2018, Ateios focuses on zinc-oxide battery technology, which offers significantly higher energy density compared to traditional coin cells. The company's innovative manufacturing process enables the production of batteries that can be tailored to fit the specific requirements of various applications, including smart textiles, soft robotics, Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, and wearable medical and fitness patches. By advancing the capabilities of thin and flexible electronics, Ateios is positioned to support the growing demand for integrated energy solutions in diverse industries.
MITO Material Solutions
Seed Round in 2020
MITO Material Solutions is a specialty chemical company that develops and manufactures graphene-based hybrid polymer modifiers and nano-additives to improve the durability and performance of composite materials. Its product lines include hybridized graphene oxide and epoxide-based modifiers that strengthen fiber-reinforced thermoset and thermoplastic resins, and the E-GO material used in carbon fiber components. The company also markets the T-Series nano-additives, which toughen epoxy and resin systems to increase toughness and reduce material usage. These additives are used in resins and thermoplastics such as PA66 and find applications across aerospace, automotive, wind energy, and transportation sectors, including RVs and boats. MITO was founded in 2016 and is based in Indianapolis, with an additional office in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Stagetime
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2020, Stagetime operates an online professional network dedicated to the performing arts. Its platform enables artists, agents, and administrators to grow professionally by showcasing their work, building industry connections, finding opportunities, and collaborating with peers.
ConverSight
Seed Round in 2020
ConverSight provides a contextual decision intelligence platform that uses natural language processing and machine learning to bridge the gap between humans and machines. The platform connects to customer data to generate insights and recommendations delivered through natural conversation, and includes monitoring, alerting and interactive decision-making capabilities to accelerate informed decisions. Founded in 2017 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, ConverSight aims to make data-driven workflows more accessible and actionable for organizations.
SpeechVive
Venture Round in 2020
SpeechVive Inc. is a medical technology company based in Lafayette, Indiana, that focuses on developing innovative communication solutions for individuals with Parkinson's disease. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in the design and manufacture of a wearable speech device aimed at enhancing the speech capabilities of patients. This device effectively reduces background noise, thereby improving the user's ability to hear and facilitating increased speech volume and clarity. By addressing the communication challenges faced by those with Parkinson's disease, SpeechVive aims to help patients lead more normal and fulfilling lives.
Pattern89
Seed Round in 2020
Pattern89 is an Indianapolis-based company that develops a predictive marketing AI platform designed to enhance the performance of digital and social media ads. Founded in 2016, Pattern89's tool leverages artificial intelligence to analyze advertiser data from platforms like Facebook and Instagram, identifying trends and optimizing campaign spending. The platform automates campaign selection, provides real-time performance reporting, and offers insights into ad elements that most impact paid social performance. This helps brands keep their social ads up-to-date and maximized for optimal results.
Canopy is a technology company that develops and operates an online platform designed for frontline sales managers. The platform provides insights into user data, facilitating a deep understanding of sales performance at the individual seller level. By utilizing data snapshotting, Canopy identifies key opportunities and potential risks, allowing managers to proactively address issues before they affect deals. The platform enhances decision-making, aids in tracking team performance, and supports effective coaching by providing managers with the necessary context to guide their sales representatives. Canopy's innovative approach aims to improve forecast accuracy and drive strategic changes, ultimately enabling clients to achieve consistent success within their sales teams. Founded in 2019 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, the company was previously known as Loupe Software, Inc.
Authenticx
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Authenticx, Inc. is a software company focused on the healthcare industry, specializing in the analysis and activation of customer interaction data. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, the company offers a platform that consolidates various forms of customer interactions, including call center data, texts, chats, and emails, into a unified source of truth. This platform enables healthcare organizations to gain deeper insights into customer needs, preferences, and satisfaction levels. By organizing and structuring conversational data, Authenticx empowers its clients to make informed decisions, enhance revenue strategies, and improve overall profitability.
Amplified Sciences
Seed Round in 2020
Amplified Sciences is a molecular diagnostics company developing a point-of-care platform that enables early detection of debilitating diseases. Its sensor-based and optical reporter systems, combined with machine learning and multi-analyte assays, target cancers and chronic conditions such as pancreatic cancer and kidney disease. The technology supports detection of low-abundance disease markers in urine and saliva, with scalability to cost-effective point-of-care formats. The company leverages ultra-sensitive sensing and composition-of-matter intellectual property licensed from Purdue University to deliver single-molecule level detection. Its portfolio aims to improve patient outcomes by enabling rapid, minimally invasive testing, reducing unnecessary procedures, and expediting diagnosis across oncology and other disease areas. The platform has demonstrated prototype data and is positioned for broad applicability across multiple disease states.
Casted, Inc. is a podcasting platform tailored for B2B marketers, providing a software-as-a-service solution that enables the creation, management, publication, promotion, and measurement of branded podcasts. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools, allowing users to host, transcribe, categorize, search, and schedule their podcast content. By focusing on the amplification and attribution of audio and video content, Casted helps businesses enhance brand awareness, generate leads, and foster customer engagement. The company, founded in 2019 and based in Indianapolis, has attracted notable clients, including Salesforce, PayPal, and HubSpot, and is recognized as a leader in the marketing technology space. Formerly known as Caster Software, Inc., Casted aims to empower marketers by leveraging the power of conversation to create impactful content.
Quarion Technology
Seed Round in 2020
Quarion Technology Inc. is an innovative company based in Evansville, Indiana, specializing in precision location technology focused on enhancing safety and productivity in industrial environments. Founded in 2015, Quarion develops real-time location systems (RTLS) that track personnel and forklifts to mitigate the risks associated with forklift-related accidents. Their flagship software, ALTAR-5D, facilitates the locating and tracking of both personnel and equipment, while additional solutions like DokSAFE monitor forklift positions to prevent unsafe dock entries. SpeedNFORCE offers configurable speed limiting for forklifts, and ForkSENSE alerts operators to low-hanging obstacles, potentially slowing or stopping the vehicle as necessary. By leveraging Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technology, Quarion aims to improve overall employee safety and operational efficiency in warehouses, distribution centers, and factories.
SIMBA Chain
Seed Round in 2020
SIMBA Chain Inc. is a cloud-based platform that offers smart Contract-as-a-Service (SCaaS) solutions, allowing users—including developers, government entities, and enterprises—to create and deploy blockchain applications for various environments such as iOS, Android, and the Web. Founded in 2017 and originally incubated at the University of Notre Dame, SIMBA Chain simplifies blockchain development through its SIMBA Blocks platform, which automates the generation of REST APIs for connecting to smart contracts across multiple blockchain protocols. This enables users to optimize their blockchain applications by choosing between public, private, and hybrid chains without requiring extensive coding knowledge. The platform also supports applications in areas like automated data integrity and real-time audits, making it particularly valuable for industries reliant on supply chain management. With offices in Michigan, Indiana, Virginia, and the United Kingdom, SIMBA Chain aims to bridge the gap between traditional Web2 infrastructures and the evolving Web3 ecosystem, empowering organizations to harness the potential of blockchain technology effectively.
Docket, Inc. is a company that offers an online platform specifically designed for creating meeting agendas. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Docket provides a workspace that facilitates collaborative agenda development, documentation of decisions, and tracking of action items. This platform aims to enhance the efficiency and organization of meetings, ensuring that users can effectively manage their discussions and follow-ups.
Vibenomics
Seed Round in 2019
Vibenomics is an Indianapolis-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in Audio Experience Software (AES) for location-based businesses and connected cities. The company offers a comprehensive solution for managing background music, scheduled messaging, live announcements, and out-of-home advertising. By leveraging advanced digital technology and creative content, Vibenomics aims to enhance customer engagement and personalize the shopping experience. Its platform provides businesses with hierarchical control and scheduling capabilities, enabling them to effectively manage on-site marketing efforts and attract more customers.
Parker Technology
Seed Round in 2019
Parker Technology LLC is a provider of cloud-based parking solutions, specializing in enhancing customer service within the parking industry. Founded in 2010 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, the company offers a comprehensive video intercom kiosk, known as PARCS, and call center software designed to assist users in navigating parking facilities. Recognizing that a significant portion of customer inquiries stem from human challenges rather than equipment failures, Parker Technology focuses on bridging the gap between technology and user experience. Their platform equips customer service representatives with real-time data and insights, facilitating efficient call resolution and improving operational effectiveness. By addressing the need for human interaction in an increasingly automated environment, Parker Technology aims to transform the parking experience for both facilities and their customers.
Curvo Labs
Series A in 2019
Curvo Labs, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in clinical spend management software designed for hospitals and healthcare systems. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, with additional offices in California and Pennsylvania, Curvo Labs provides a platform that automates supply chain processes. Its software enables users to organize data, create electronic requests for proposals (RFPs), and accept bids, while also allowing for real-time modeling of multiple bid scenarios. The platform supports reporting, monitoring price fluctuations, and benchmarking costs, thereby prioritizing savings projects and facilitating project management across multiple teams. By enhancing connectivity and information sharing among hospitals, surgery centers, and medical device companies, Curvo Labs aims to streamline healthcare supply chain operations.
JUA Technologies International
Grant in 2019
JUA Technologies International is a Purdue University-affiliated startup developing solar-powered crop-drying devices to reduce post-harvest losses and increase crop value. Its solar dehydrator enables on-farm drying of specialty crops into products such as sun-dried chips, fruit snacks, tea blends, jerky, and more, supporting food-insecure communities by preserving harvests and reducing waste.
ConverSight
Seed Round in 2019
ConverSight provides a contextual decision intelligence platform that uses natural language processing and machine learning to bridge the gap between humans and machines. The platform connects to customer data to generate insights and recommendations delivered through natural conversation, and includes monitoring, alerting and interactive decision-making capabilities to accelerate informed decisions. Founded in 2017 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, ConverSight aims to make data-driven workflows more accessible and actionable for organizations.
Toralgen
Seed Round in 2019
Toralgen, Inc. is a preclinical stage biopharmaceutical company based in Indianapolis, Indiana, focused on the development and commercialization of innovative human therapeutics. Established in 2017, the company specializes in a unique drug delivery technology platform that utilizes polybile nanopill delivery systems. This technology is designed to enhance the oral administration of active drug compounds, ensuring targeted delivery to specific sites within the body. By addressing the challenges associated with oral drug delivery, Toralgen's nanopills aim to improve the efficacy and safety of therapeutic agents, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes in healthcare.
PERQ is an Indianapolis-based marketing technology company that delivers an AI-powered digital marketing platform and engagement tools to improve website conversions and support data-driven sales and marketing. Its Marketing Cloud enables businesses to develop strategies, optimize processes, and drive measurable growth across home furnishings, auto retail, and multifamily industries. The company offers vertical-specific marketing automation software, including Multifamily Renter Software, Home Furnishings Software, and Auto Software, to automate engagement and conversion workflows. Its solutions blend personalized experiences with analytics to capture actionable data, support advertising and outreach efforts, and provide visibility into digital marketing performance. By combining strategy, process, and technology, PERQ helps clients reduce cost per lead and cost per lease while outperforming traditional approaches such as chatbots or call centers. PERQ serves more than 1,000 businesses and is focused on data-driven marketing and sales optimization from its Indianapolis base.
Lumavate
Venture Round in 2019
Lumavate operates a cloud-based software platform that enables manufacturers to enhance customer experiences for their products via mobile engagement. The company facilitates this by transforming product labels into interactive channels, providing users with relevant information such as repair guides and authentic part sourcing. Lumavate serves diverse industries including infrastructure, outdoor, and industrial sectors. Founded in 2015 and based in Carmel, Indiana, the company specializes in building progressive web apps (PWAs) at scale to deliver personalized mobile experiences throughout the customer journey.
Relay Software
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Relay Software, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, develops a mobile application aimed at enhancing community protection. Founded in 2019, the company's platform facilitates direct communication between local law enforcement agencies and citizens during non-emergency incidents. It allows users to request assistance, report suspicious activities, and monitor the progress of reports through real-time alerts and interactive maps. Relay Software focuses on providing help to those in need across the United States by connecting citizens with the nearest safety officers, whether corporate, private, or public.
3BG Supply
Series A in 2019
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, 3BG Supply Co. is an online distributor specializing in power transmission components. It offers a wide range of products including electric motors, belts, bearings, bushings, couplings, gearboxes, hydraulic pumps, seals, fittings, and more. The company differentiates itself by providing custom solutions and industry expertise to empower its customers.
SIMBA Chain
Pre Seed Round in 2019
SIMBA Chain Inc. is a cloud-based platform that offers smart Contract-as-a-Service (SCaaS) solutions, allowing users—including developers, government entities, and enterprises—to create and deploy blockchain applications for various environments such as iOS, Android, and the Web. Founded in 2017 and originally incubated at the University of Notre Dame, SIMBA Chain simplifies blockchain development through its SIMBA Blocks platform, which automates the generation of REST APIs for connecting to smart contracts across multiple blockchain protocols. This enables users to optimize their blockchain applications by choosing between public, private, and hybrid chains without requiring extensive coding knowledge. The platform also supports applications in areas like automated data integrity and real-time audits, making it particularly valuable for industries reliant on supply chain management. With offices in Michigan, Indiana, Virginia, and the United Kingdom, SIMBA Chain aims to bridge the gap between traditional Web2 infrastructures and the evolving Web3 ecosystem, empowering organizations to harness the potential of blockchain technology effectively.
Pattern89
Seed Round in 2018
Pattern89 is an Indianapolis-based company that develops a predictive marketing AI platform designed to enhance the performance of digital and social media ads. Founded in 2016, Pattern89's tool leverages artificial intelligence to analyze advertiser data from platforms like Facebook and Instagram, identifying trends and optimizing campaign spending. The platform automates campaign selection, provides real-time performance reporting, and offers insights into ad elements that most impact paid social performance. This helps brands keep their social ads up-to-date and maximized for optimal results.
PERQ is an Indianapolis-based marketing technology company that delivers an AI-powered digital marketing platform and engagement tools to improve website conversions and support data-driven sales and marketing. Its Marketing Cloud enables businesses to develop strategies, optimize processes, and drive measurable growth across home furnishings, auto retail, and multifamily industries. The company offers vertical-specific marketing automation software, including Multifamily Renter Software, Home Furnishings Software, and Auto Software, to automate engagement and conversion workflows. Its solutions blend personalized experiences with analytics to capture actionable data, support advertising and outreach efforts, and provide visibility into digital marketing performance. By combining strategy, process, and technology, PERQ helps clients reduce cost per lead and cost per lease while outperforming traditional approaches such as chatbots or call centers. PERQ serves more than 1,000 businesses and is focused on data-driven marketing and sales optimization from its Indianapolis base.
Nanovis
Venture Round in 2018
Founded in 2006, Nanovis specializes in developing and distributing advanced spinal implants for surgeons. Its product portfolio includes FortiCore Scaffold, cervical plates, percutaneous pedicle screws, posterior cervical thoracic systems, and lumbar interbody fusion devices. These products are designed to enhance fixation, visualization, and durability, with a focus on improving patient outcomes.
PactSafe, Inc. is a contract management company that specializes in automated and electronic signature solutions for businesses of various sizes. Established in 2012 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, PactSafe provides a click-to-sign electronic signature platform that facilitates the management and tracking of contracts, streamlining the signing process while ensuring centralized recordkeeping. Its offerings include automated large-scale contract deployment tailored for compliance-related projects, clickwrap integration for eCommerce and software applications, and self-service contract options for customers. With a diverse clientele that includes companies such as DoorDash, Wayfair, and Angie's List, PactSafe serves a range of industries, including eCommerce, software as a service, healthcare, and financial services, focusing on enhancing efficiency in the digital contracting process.
Brightlamp
Seed Round in 2018
Brightlamp LLC is a computational medicine company that specializes in developing computer vision and machine learning software for medical diagnostics. Founded in 2015, the company aims to enhance medical mobility by utilizing mobile applications to diagnose symptoms. One of its key products, an application called Collide, utilizes a smart device to flash light into a subject's eye, measuring pupil dilation and constriction to help detect concussions. This innovative approach allows for the rapid assessment of eye response through the device's camera, providing valuable health insights. Brightlamp is headquartered in West Lafayette, Indiana, and is committed to transforming the way individuals engage with technology and their health.
On Target Laboratories
Series B in 2018
On Target Laboratories, LLC engages in discovering, developing, and commercializing small molecules that target specific pathological cells, when conjugated with fluorescent dyes. It offers folate and other targeting agents that target, lung, uterine, kidney, breast, colon, pancreatic, and prostate cancer cells. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Northbrook, Illinois.
Lumavate
Seed Round in 2018
Lumavate operates a cloud-based software platform that enables manufacturers to enhance customer experiences for their products via mobile engagement. The company facilitates this by transforming product labels into interactive channels, providing users with relevant information such as repair guides and authentic part sourcing. Lumavate serves diverse industries including infrastructure, outdoor, and industrial sectors. Founded in 2015 and based in Carmel, Indiana, the company specializes in building progressive web apps (PWAs) at scale to deliver personalized mobile experiences throughout the customer journey.
Atlas 3D
Seed Round in 2018
Atlas 3D is a software development company based in Plymouth, Indiana, founded in 2017. It specializes in creating cloud-based software solutions for additive manufacturing, specifically for direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) printers. The company's flagship product, Sunata, optimizes print orientation and generates necessary support structures to enhance the efficiency and success of 3D printing processes. This software helps design engineers achieve better results by detecting optimal orientations, minimizing distortion, and reducing build time. Atlas 3D operates as a subsidiary of Siemens Industry Software Inc.
Springbuk
Series B in 2018
Springbuk, Inc. is an employer health analytics platform based in Indianapolis, Indiana, founded in 2015. The company offers a cloud-based health intelligence software that integrates various data sources, including medical claims, pharmacy, biometric, payroll, and activity data. This comprehensive platform enables employers to assess employee health and wellness, forecast healthcare spending, and evaluate the effectiveness of wellness programs. Through its predictive modeling engine, Springbuk allows employers to identify at-risk employees and tailor their engagement strategies accordingly. The company's focus is on utilizing data to enhance health outcomes and manage healthcare costs effectively.
Resonado Labs
Grant in 2018
Resonado Labs, established in 2017, specializes in designing and developing innovative audio hardware solutions. Headquartered in South Bend, Indiana, with additional offices in San Francisco, Boston, and Anyang, the company focuses on transducer design and engineering to enhance sound reproduction. Resonado Labs caters to various industries, including automotive, consumer electronics, home theater, hospitality, and marine, offering products ranging from miniaturized sub-woofer drivers to long-range sonic projection arrays. The company's mission is to bring real innovation to the audio market by improving acoustic performance through continuous experimentation with materials and motor structure architectures.
Apexian Pharmaceuticals
Series A in 2017
Apexian Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel compounds to treat cancer. Its lead drug candidate, APX3330, targets the APE1/Ref-1 redox protein found in many cancers. Founded on Dr. Mark R. Kelley's scientific discoveries at Indiana University School of Medicine, the company aims to safely and effectively treat various diseases.
Upper Hand
Series A in 2017
Upper Hand, Inc. is an online sports management software company based in Indianapolis, Indiana, that provides a comprehensive suite of tools designed to streamline operations for sports organizations. Its platform caters to various aspects of sports management, including lessons, camps, clinics, teams, and memberships. Key features include online registration, payment processing, booking and scheduling, and client communication. Upper Hand's software also supports lesson management, allowing organizations to set up coaches and trainers, create custom lesson packages, and automate payouts. Additionally, it offers solutions for team management, encompassing payment plans, roster management, and financial tracking. By incorporating advanced technology and data analytics, Upper Hand aims to enhance operational efficiency and create revenue opportunities for sports facilities and academies.
Cheddar
Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2008, Cheddar specializes in usage-based billing platforms for SaaS companies. Its platform manages complex billing processes, including pricing, processing, collections, customer communications, and revenue optimization.
Atlas 3D
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Atlas 3D is a software development company based in Plymouth, Indiana, founded in 2017. It specializes in creating cloud-based software solutions for additive manufacturing, specifically for direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) printers. The company's flagship product, Sunata, optimizes print orientation and generates necessary support structures to enhance the efficiency and success of 3D printing processes. This software helps design engineers achieve better results by detecting optimal orientations, minimizing distortion, and reducing build time. Atlas 3D operates as a subsidiary of Siemens Industry Software Inc.
Curvo Labs
Seed Round in 2017
Curvo Labs, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in clinical spend management software designed for hospitals and healthcare systems. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, with additional offices in California and Pennsylvania, Curvo Labs provides a platform that automates supply chain processes. Its software enables users to organize data, create electronic requests for proposals (RFPs), and accept bids, while also allowing for real-time modeling of multiple bid scenarios. The platform supports reporting, monitoring price fluctuations, and benchmarking costs, thereby prioritizing savings projects and facilitating project management across multiple teams. By enhancing connectivity and information sharing among hospitals, surgery centers, and medical device companies, Curvo Labs aims to streamline healthcare supply chain operations.
Lumavate
Seed Round in 2017
Lumavate operates a cloud-based software platform that enables manufacturers to enhance customer experiences for their products via mobile engagement. The company facilitates this by transforming product labels into interactive channels, providing users with relevant information such as repair guides and authentic part sourcing. Lumavate serves diverse industries including infrastructure, outdoor, and industrial sectors. Founded in 2015 and based in Carmel, Indiana, the company specializes in building progressive web apps (PWAs) at scale to deliver personalized mobile experiences throughout the customer journey.
Bolstra
Seed Round in 2017
Bolstra, LLC is a software company based in Carmel, Indiana, specializing in a Software-as-a-Service solution designed for B2B companies. Founded in 2014 and originally named ConsulTeams, the company rebranded to Bolstra in July 2016. Its platform focuses on optimizing customer success outcomes, reducing churn, and expanding sales by managing customer engagements in real time. By guiding teams through a series of best practices and automating these processes, Bolstra enables clients to increase customer retention, maximize lifetime value, and enhance recurring revenue.
3BG Supply
Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, 3BG Supply Co. is an online distributor specializing in power transmission components. It offers a wide range of products including electric motors, belts, bearings, bushings, couplings, gearboxes, hydraulic pumps, seals, fittings, and more. The company differentiates itself by providing custom solutions and industry expertise to empower its customers.
Brightlamp
Seed Round in 2017
Brightlamp LLC is a computational medicine company that specializes in developing computer vision and machine learning software for medical diagnostics. Founded in 2015, the company aims to enhance medical mobility by utilizing mobile applications to diagnose symptoms. One of its key products, an application called Collide, utilizes a smart device to flash light into a subject's eye, measuring pupil dilation and constriction to help detect concussions. This innovative approach allows for the rapid assessment of eye response through the device's camera, providing valuable health insights. Brightlamp is headquartered in West Lafayette, Indiana, and is committed to transforming the way individuals engage with technology and their health.
Blue Pillar
Venture Round in 2017
Founded in 2006, Blue Pillar develops software solutions for strengthening critical infrastructure against power outages. Its platform, Aurora, creates a digital energy IoT network for connecting, controlling, and data acquisition of facility mechanical and electrical equipment. Avise Insite provides real-time equipment diagrams for single-site management, while Avise Foresite supports centralized management across multi-facility organizations. Serving industries such as healthcare, government, and data centers, Blue Pillar's solutions offer power-related situational awareness, emergency management, operational efficiencies, and energy savings.
Anagin
Venture Round in 2017
Anagin, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for neuropsychiatric disorders, particularly post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Founded in 2013 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Anagin's approach utilizes small molecule modulators that target specific mechanisms associated with PTSD and other conditions, including traumatic brain injury, neuropathic pain, depression, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease. The company aims to provide disease-modifying and curative treatments that minimize adverse side effects commonly associated with traditional therapies, such as agitation, irritability, and cognitive impairments. By addressing issues related to neuroplasticity, inflammation, and neurodegeneration, Anagin seeks to improve the quality of life for patients suffering from these debilitating conditions.
Bolstra
Seed Round in 2016
Bolstra, LLC is a software company based in Carmel, Indiana, specializing in a Software-as-a-Service solution designed for B2B companies. Founded in 2014 and originally named ConsulTeams, the company rebranded to Bolstra in July 2016. Its platform focuses on optimizing customer success outcomes, reducing churn, and expanding sales by managing customer engagements in real time. By guiding teams through a series of best practices and automating these processes, Bolstra enables clients to increase customer retention, maximize lifetime value, and enhance recurring revenue.
Animated Dynamics
Series A in 2016
Founded in 2011, Animated Dynamics specializes in developing and commercializing live-tissue imaging platform technologies. Its core product, BioDynamic Imaging, uses low-coherence digital holography to probe up to 1 mm deep into living tissue, providing label-free, physiologically meaningful drug assessment in three-dimensional samples.
Springbuk
Series A in 2016
Springbuk, Inc. is an employer health analytics platform based in Indianapolis, Indiana, founded in 2015. The company offers a cloud-based health intelligence software that integrates various data sources, including medical claims, pharmacy, biometric, payroll, and activity data. This comprehensive platform enables employers to assess employee health and wellness, forecast healthcare spending, and evaluate the effectiveness of wellness programs. Through its predictive modeling engine, Springbuk allows employers to identify at-risk employees and tailor their engagement strategies accordingly. The company's focus is on utilizing data to enhance health outcomes and manage healthcare costs effectively.
ClearObject
Series E in 2016
ClearObject Corporation is an IoT systems innovator based in Fishers, Indiana, with additional offices in multiple countries. Founded in 2010 and originally known as CloudOne Corp., the company specializes in designing, developing, and managing Internet of Things (IoT) products and platforms. ClearObject provides a range of services including managed services, design thinking, and professional services, aimed at helping clients achieve their IoT objectives. The firm leverages its partnerships with industry leaders like IBM and Google Cloud to deliver advanced solutions and unique data analytics, enabling clients to gain insights from their products. ClearObject's customer-focused approach allows clients to access diverse expertise across various disciplines such as engineering, analytics, and machine learning. In 2017, the company rebranded to emphasize its commitment to IoT solutions, and it has since expanded its capabilities with a new Digital Products business unit to support clients' digital transformations. Over the years, ClearObject has received numerous accolades for its innovative contributions to the IT services industry.
Clear Software
Seed Round in 2016
Clear Software, LLC specializes in developing solutions that enhance business efficiency by simplifying interactions with enterprise software, particularly SAP. Founded in 2012 and based in Zionsville, Indiana, the company offers a range of tools designed to streamline workflows and automate business processes. Its flagship products include ClearUI, a web application that consolidates multiple SAP processes into a single interface, and ClearXL, an Excel-based tool that facilitates data uploads to SAP. Clear Software's intelligent automation platform extends beyond SAP, integrating with various applications such as Oracle EBS and Salesforce to optimize core business processes, reduce data entry errors, and improve overall operational efficiency.
Spensa Technologies Inc. is a company that specializes in developing software and technology solutions for the agriculture sector. Founded in 2009 and based in West Lafayette, Indiana, Spensa offers a range of tools designed to enhance crop protection and efficiency. Its flagship products include OpenScout, a mobile application for recording and tagging field notes and photos, and MyTraps, a tool for collecting and visualizing pest data. Additionally, the company provides Z-Trap, a smart insect trap system that helps farmers analyze and predict pest populations. With a mission to reduce reliance on manual labor while promoting sustainable farming practices, Spensa leverages advanced expertise in wireless sensor networks, robotics, and computer vision to innovate within the agricultural industry. As a subsidiary of Telvent DTN, LLC since 2018, Spensa continues to focus on fostering eco-friendly farming and improving agricultural productivity.
Clear Software
Seed Round in 2015
Clear Software, LLC specializes in developing solutions that enhance business efficiency by simplifying interactions with enterprise software, particularly SAP. Founded in 2012 and based in Zionsville, Indiana, the company offers a range of tools designed to streamline workflows and automate business processes. Its flagship products include ClearUI, a web application that consolidates multiple SAP processes into a single interface, and ClearXL, an Excel-based tool that facilitates data uploads to SAP. Clear Software's intelligent automation platform extends beyond SAP, integrating with various applications such as Oracle EBS and Salesforce to optimize core business processes, reduce data entry errors, and improve overall operational efficiency.
Healthiest Employer
Venture Round in 2015
Healthiest Employers LLC is a wellness technology and data research company based in Indianapolis, Indiana, specializing in corporate wellness. Founded in 2008, the company collects and analyzes corporate wellness data to support wellness programs in the human resources industry globally. By providing insights and analytics, Healthiest Employers helps clients make informed decisions regarding their wellness initiatives, sharing trends that foster workforce engagement. Its services enable employers to benchmark their wellness programs against peers, assist wellness providers in understanding effective strategies, and support brokers and consultants in presenting best practices to employer groups. Additionally, Healthiest Employers operates an online marketplace that connects clients with wellness and insurance providers across the United States, fostering a community focused on enhancing employee health and well-being.
PactSafe
Seed Round in 2015
PactSafe, Inc. is a contract management company that specializes in automated and electronic signature solutions for businesses of various sizes. Established in 2012 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, PactSafe provides a click-to-sign electronic signature platform that facilitates the management and tracking of contracts, streamlining the signing process while ensuring centralized recordkeeping. Its offerings include automated large-scale contract deployment tailored for compliance-related projects, clickwrap integration for eCommerce and software applications, and self-service contract options for customers. With a diverse clientele that includes companies such as DoorDash, Wayfair, and Angie's List, PactSafe serves a range of industries, including eCommerce, software as a service, healthcare, and financial services, focusing on enhancing efficiency in the digital contracting process.
Atlas Energy Systems
Seed Round in 2015
Atlas Energy Systems is an energy technology company focused on commercializing thermionic energy conversion, a method that directly transforms heat into electricity without any moving parts. Founded in 2013 and based in Romeoville, Illinois, the company specializes in developing solid-state energy converters aimed at harnessing waste heat from various sources, including industrial processes, concentrated solar power, and advanced nuclear reactors. Its innovative approach involves a patent-pending system that utilizes high-grade heat to release electrons through thermionic emission, which are then collected to generate electricity. By employing modern materials, advanced simulation software, and cutting-edge manufacturing techniques, Atlas Energy Systems is revitalizing a 50-year-old technology for contemporary applications. The company's solutions cater to a range of energy needs, enabling the creation of radioisotope batteries and portable nuclear power supplies suitable for defense, space, and remote power applications.
ClearObject
Series D in 2014
ClearObject Corporation is an IoT systems innovator based in Fishers, Indiana, with additional offices in multiple countries. Founded in 2010 and originally known as CloudOne Corp., the company specializes in designing, developing, and managing Internet of Things (IoT) products and platforms. ClearObject provides a range of services including managed services, design thinking, and professional services, aimed at helping clients achieve their IoT objectives. The firm leverages its partnerships with industry leaders like IBM and Google Cloud to deliver advanced solutions and unique data analytics, enabling clients to gain insights from their products. ClearObject's customer-focused approach allows clients to access diverse expertise across various disciplines such as engineering, analytics, and machine learning. In 2017, the company rebranded to emphasize its commitment to IoT solutions, and it has since expanded its capabilities with a new Digital Products business unit to support clients' digital transformations. Over the years, ClearObject has received numerous accolades for its innovative contributions to the IT services industry.
Haven is a technology company based in Fishers, Indiana, that offers a mobile application and website designed to assist homeowners in managing their home maintenance needs. The platform utilizes predictive technology to help users learn about and anticipate necessary updates for their homes. It features a personalized reminder system that tracks preferences, schedules maintenance tasks, and organizes important documents such as receipts and records. Additionally, Haven connects homeowners with licensed, insured, and pre-vetted service professionals, facilitating the scheduling and payment of services directly through the app. By providing these tools, Haven empowers homeowners to take a proactive approach to home maintenance, enhancing their confidence and peace of mind.
Solstice Medical
Venture Round in 2014
Solstice Medical, LLC is a company based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, specializing in the engineering, manufacturing, and installation of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology and software solutions for the healthcare sector. It serves medical device manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, distributors, hospitals, and surgeons worldwide. The company offers a range of asset management solutions, including medical grade RFID tags, printable RFID label tags, inventory cabinets, and comprehensive tracking systems designed to optimize healthcare supply chains. Solstice Medical also provides a DOCK to DOC system for asset management and enterprise tracking software. In addition to its product offerings, the company delivers services such as design, engineering, prototyping, lifecycle testing, and system architecture development. Founded in 2005, Solstice Medical aims to enhance operational efficiency in healthcare settings by reducing inventory levels, improving patient outcomes, and enabling informed decision-making through its innovative RFID solutions.
Upper Hand
Angel Round in 2014
Upper Hand, Inc. is an online sports management software company based in Indianapolis, Indiana, that provides a comprehensive suite of tools designed to streamline operations for sports organizations. Its platform caters to various aspects of sports management, including lessons, camps, clinics, teams, and memberships. Key features include online registration, payment processing, booking and scheduling, and client communication. Upper Hand's software also supports lesson management, allowing organizations to set up coaches and trainers, create custom lesson packages, and automate payouts. Additionally, it offers solutions for team management, encompassing payment plans, roster management, and financial tracking. By incorporating advanced technology and data analytics, Upper Hand aims to enhance operational efficiency and create revenue opportunities for sports facilities and academies.