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Robert Bagonis

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50 past transactions

CarbonCapture

Series A in 2023
CarbonCapture is a climate technology company focused on developing direct air capture (DAC) machines designed to extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The company aims to combat climate change by utilizing innovative molecular sieves and harnessing low-cost renewable energy sources, such as solar power. Its systems are equipped with advanced AI controllers to optimize performance and efficiency, allowing for large-scale and cost-effective CO2 removal. By providing these solutions, CarbonCapture enables clients to significantly reduce their carbon emissions and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Kterio

Series A in 2023
Kterio is a leading provider of data-driven services focused on enhancing real estate portfolios. The company specializes in developing a smart building management operating system designed to optimize the performance of physical assets within buildings. This platform offers comprehensive, portfolio-wide capabilities, including energy reduction and maintenance efficiency. By providing actionable insights and reportable data for carbon dioxide measurement, Kterio enables owners and operators to save on energy and maintenance costs while promoting sustainability.

Leonid Capital Partners

Private Equity Round in 2023
Leonid Capital Partners invests vital capital into critical National Security initiatives. LEONID is a US Department of Defense Trusted Capital Provider investing in start-ups, small- and medium-sized businesses across all industries within the United States. Our commitment is to use our cutting-edge approach to fund businesses working on critical National Security work quickly, safely, and reliably. We believe in giving back and, more importantly, that you don’t have to wait to do so. Therefore, we have committed to reinvesting half of our net profits in charitable causes that are meaningful to our clients and ourselves - namely in the Veteran and Military Family non-profit community.

Praktikant

Pre Seed Round in 2023
OperativeAI for Registered Investment Advisors

Point One Navigation

Series B in 2023
Point One Navigation, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing precise location services for autonomous systems, including self-driving vehicles, commercial drones, and various robotic applications. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, the company aims to provide localization solutions that achieve accuracy within a few centimeters at a significantly reduced cost compared to existing offerings. Point One Navigation combines Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), inertial measurement, and computer vision technologies through proprietary algorithms to create high-performance navigation systems. These systems are designed to support a range of applications, enabling users to enhance the safety and efficiency of vehicles, drones, and other automated devices.

RED6

Series B in 2022
RED6 offers their customers individual software solutions from conception to commissioning.

Koala Health

Series A in 2022
Koala Health is a Boston-based company founded in 2021 that specializes in providing medications and health products tailored for pets. The company simplifies pet care by verifying and fetching prescriptions from veterinarians, sorting and packaging medications by date and time, and offering free delivery and refills. By focusing on vet-approved medications and supplements, Koala Health aims to enhance the quality of life for pets while easing the management of their health needs for pet owners.

CarbonCapture

Series A in 2022
CarbonCapture is a climate technology company focused on developing direct air capture (DAC) machines designed to extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The company aims to combat climate change by utilizing innovative molecular sieves and harnessing low-cost renewable energy sources, such as solar power. Its systems are equipped with advanced AI controllers to optimize performance and efficiency, allowing for large-scale and cost-effective CO2 removal. By providing these solutions, CarbonCapture enables clients to significantly reduce their carbon emissions and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Lacework

Series D in 2021
Lacework, Inc. is a cloud security platform based in Mountain View, California, that specializes in providing automated threat defense and intrusion detection for cloud workloads. Founded in 2015, the company offers a comprehensive solution known as Polygraph, which secures customer accounts, workloads, and data while detecting anomalies and delivering actionable insights for incident remediation. Lacework's platform automates critical security functions, including configuration assessment, behavior monitoring, anomaly detection, and incident investigation. It continuously monitors various cloud components, such as workloads, applications, processes, containers, machines, users, and accounts, enabling security teams to effectively protect their data and maintain ongoing compliance in a rapidly evolving digital environment.

Alchemy

Series C in 2021
Alchemy Insights, Inc. is a blockchain intelligence and infrastructure platform that serves hedge funds and financial institutions. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, it offers a comprehensive suite of tools for analyzing blockchain data, including on-chain data, market trends, and community activity. The platform employs advanced machine learning techniques to help users identify entities, individuals, and currency flows on the blockchain, thereby aiding in sales, security, and strategic decision-making. Alchemy's emphasis on providing developers with essential tools allows for the creation of scalable and reliable decentralized applications without the complexities of managing blockchain infrastructure. The company is backed by notable organizations and individuals, reflecting its prominent position in the blockchain space.

Solugen

Series C in 2021
Solugen, Inc. is a specialty chemicals company based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2016. It focuses on producing industrial chemicals through the application of biotechnology and green chemistry, specifically utilizing plant-derived substitutes to replace petroleum-based products. The company offers a range of products, including BioPeroxide, a carbon-negative hydrogen peroxide, and BioChelate, a biodegradable chelant. Other offerings include ScavSol, a multivalent metal sequestrant for energy applications, ScaleSol, an alternative to phosphonates for scale control, and CorrSol, which addresses corrosion and fouling. Solugen's innovative approach combines fermentation and petrochemical processing along with advancements in synthetic biology and enzymatic technology, enabling it to create environmentally friendly chemicals from bio-based feedstocks. Its solutions cater to diverse industries such as agriculture, cleaning, energy, and water, contributing to reduced costs and lower carbon emissions while promoting sustainability.

Aviridi

Seed Round in 2021
Aviridi is a life sciences company that specializes in advanced fermentation technology to produce natural, high-value ingredients. Founded as a joint venture with BioSynthesis Company, Aviridi focuses on delivering vertically integrated and commercially viable fermentation services. The company employs a unique process in which it creates specialized yeast strains utilizing plant enzymes to direct production. By feeding these yeast strains sugar, Aviridi enables the conversion of this substrate into desired molecules, thereby enhancing clients' bio-fermentation processes. Additionally, Aviridi invests in value-added industrial and life sciences real estate, identifying exurban submarkets as areas with significant growth potential.

Third Haven Digital Yield Fund

Funding Round in 2021
Third Haven Digital Yield Fund is a fixed income solution that provides liquidity to the digital currency ecosystem.

Lacework

Series D in 2021
Lacework, Inc. is a cloud security platform based in Mountain View, California, that specializes in providing automated threat defense and intrusion detection for cloud workloads. Founded in 2015, the company offers a comprehensive solution known as Polygraph, which secures customer accounts, workloads, and data while detecting anomalies and delivering actionable insights for incident remediation. Lacework's platform automates critical security functions, including configuration assessment, behavior monitoring, anomaly detection, and incident investigation. It continuously monitors various cloud components, such as workloads, applications, processes, containers, machines, users, and accounts, enabling security teams to effectively protect their data and maintain ongoing compliance in a rapidly evolving digital environment.

Augusta Fermentation Qualified Opportunity Fund

Private Equity Round in 2020
Augusta Fermentation is an opportunity zone business. They recreate plant processes in microorganisms to produce natural ingredients through fermentation. Their microbial platform has been optimized to convert inexpensive sugar sources into rare and expensive ingredients with applications as flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, cosmetics, vitamins, pharmaceuticals and agricultural chemicals.

Loadsmart

Series C in 2020
Loadsmart operates an online platform designed to streamline the process of booking trucks for shippers and carriers. The company's technology enables users to obtain real-time bookable rates instantly, facilitating efficient interactions between shippers and carriers. Loadsmart was founded in 2014 by Felipe Capella and Ricardo Salgado and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in New York, New York.

Manus Bio

Series B in 2020
Manus Bio Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in recreating plant processes in microorganisms to produce natural ingredients through advanced fermentation technology. Founded in 2011 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes a combination of metabolic engineering, protein engineering, and systems biology to develop microbes capable of generating a variety of plant-based ingredients. These ingredients have diverse applications, including flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, cosmetics, vitamins, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural chemicals. Manus Bio operates manufacturing facilities in Cambridge and Augusta, Georgia, and has established a strategic partnership with BBGI Public Company Limited. The company was previously known as Manus Biosynthesis, Inc. before changing its name in June 2018.

Yumi

Series A in 2020
Yumi is a company that specializes in providing science-based meal delivery services for infants and young children. It focuses on producing fresh, nutrient-dense, and low-sugar baby food designed to meet the dietary needs of various age groups. Yumi aims to help parents understand the nutritional value of what they are feeding their children, particularly during the crucial early years of development. By offering a convenient and health-oriented solution, Yumi supports parents in ensuring their children receive optimal nutrition for brain development and overall well-being.

Tanium

Private Equity Round in 2020
Tanium Inc. is a provider of security and systems management solutions designed for enterprises and government organizations. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, the company offers a comprehensive platform that enables real-time data collection and management of millions of endpoints. Its key offerings include the Tanium Endpoint Platform for securing and managing endpoints, as well as tools for asset tracking, software deployment, threat detection, and incident response. The platform enhances visibility and control, allowing security and IT teams to respond swiftly to potential threats and maintain business resilience. With applications in various industries, including banking and retail, Tanium also has strategic partnerships with firms like PwC and Palo Alto Networks. The company operates globally, with additional offices in several major cities across the United States and internationally.

Frore Systems

Series B in 2020
Frore Systems is a technology company based in San Jose, California, specializing in thermal management solutions for consumer devices. The company develops advanced cooling chips, specifically the AirJet® Mini and AirJet® Pro, which utilize piezoelectric MEMS technology to provide efficient and silent heat dissipation. These active cooling solutions significantly enhance device performance by outperforming traditional fan-based systems. With additional offices in Taiwan and South Korea, Frore Systems is positioned to impact the computing industry by enabling manufacturers to improve the thermal efficiency and performance of their devices.

BlockFi

Series C in 2020
BlockFi, Inc. is a financial services firm that specializes in providing wealth management products for cryptocurrency investors. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, BlockFi offers various services, including interest-bearing accounts for Bitcoin, Ether, and Gemini Dollar, as well as USD loans secured by clients' crypto assets. The company allows clients to trade cryptocurrency pairs and provides tailored lending solutions for both individual and institutional clients. By facilitating liquidity for blockchain asset holders, BlockFi aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in digital financial markets. The organization employs a robust infrastructure that integrates with multiple blockchains, positioning itself to adapt and expand its product offerings in response to the evolving needs of its users.

Hydrow

Series B in 2020
Hydrow Inc., established in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in manufacturing high-end virtual rowing machines for home workouts. The company's flagship product, Hydrow, offers users an immersive rowing experience akin to being on the water, complete with adjustable resistance, real-time visuals, and audio, guided by expert instructors via on-demand digital courses. Hydrow sells its products directly to consumers through its online platform.

Wasabi

Series B in 2020
Wasabi Technologies, Inc. is a Boston-based company that offers a cloud storage platform tailored for hybrid and multi-cloud media workflows. Founded in 2016, Wasabi provides hot storage solutions that utilize an Amazon S3 compatible API, enabling organizations to store and access data quickly, with average time-to-first-byte speeds under 15 milliseconds. The company's platform is designed to be simple and affordable, allowing customers to access unlimited data without complex pricing tiers or unpredictable egress fees. Wasabi's services cater to various industries, including media and entertainment, education, scientific research, law enforcement, healthcare, and energy. The company has gained recognition for its rapid growth and innovative approach to cloud storage, serving tens of thousands of customers worldwide.

Civis Analytics

Venture Round in 2020
Civis Analytics, Inc. is a data science software company that empowers organizations to make data-driven decisions. Founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Civis offers a range of tools and services, including the Civis platform for predictive analytics, which facilitates end-to-end data workflows. The company's offerings include the Community Outreach and Engagement Hub, designed for government and nonprofit teams to effectively reach and engage their target audiences; the Census Intelligence Center, which aids census coordinators and leadership; and various tools for audience targeting and message testing. Additionally, Civis provides data science consulting, consumer insights, market research, and media optimization services. By combining advanced software solutions with expertise in data science and survey methodology, Civis Analytics helps both public and private sector organizations enhance their decision-making processes and achieve a competitive edge.

Mythical Games

Series A in 2019
Mythical Games Inc. is a game technology studio founded in 2018 and based in Sherman Oaks, California, with an additional office in Seattle, Washington. The company develops blockchain-based games and aims to create a new generation of gaming experiences by enabling true ownership of digital assets, verifiable scarcity, and integrated secondary markets. Its flagship title, Blankos, is a casual multiplayer game where players can buy, trade, and sell their unique designs. Mythical Games also provides tools for content creators and brands, allowing them to customize and own game assets. By fostering a decentralized gaming ecosystem, the company brings players, developers, and content creators together, promoting personalized experiences and driving consumer adoption of distributed ledger technology through innovative gaming products.

HYPR

Series B in 2019
HYPR is a security technology company focused on providing passwordless authentication solutions. Backed by major investors such as Comcast, Samsung, and Mastercard, HYPR offers a cloud platform that combines the robust security of smart cards with the convenience of smartphones. This platform addresses the challenges of multi-factor authentication by enabling businesses to eliminate customer passwords and streamline login processes, enhancing user experience. Additionally, HYPR's biometric security technology decentralizes authentication, ensuring that personal credentials—such as biometrics, PINs, and passwords—are stored securely on user devices rather than in a centralized system. This approach reduces the risk of enterprise breaches while allowing clients to access information without traditional password barriers.

Emulate

Venture Round in 2019
Emulate, Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in organs-on-chips technology that emulates human biology to enhance the understanding of diseases, medicines, chemicals, and food impacts on human health. The company develops organ-chips that replicate normal organ functions as well as various disease states, primarily targeting the lung, intestine, liver, and skin. Emulate's innovative human emulation system provides researchers with advanced in vitro models that offer more precise and detailed predictions of human responses compared to traditional experimental methods, such as cell culture or animal testing. The company serves a diverse range of markets, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, consumer health, cosmetics, chemicals, food, agrochemicals, government agencies, and academic research. Founded in 2013 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Emulate was previously known as Emulate Living MicroDevices, Inc. before rebranding in July 2014.

Notable Labs

Series B in 2019
Notable Labs, Inc. is a clinical-stage company that specializes in personalized lab testing services for cancer patients, particularly those with brain cancer. Founded in 2014 and based in Foster City, California, the company utilizes its proprietary Predictive Precision Medicines Platform to conduct drug combination experiments on patients' tumors. This platform allows Notable Labs to simulate cancer treatments and predict patient responses to specific therapies, enabling healthcare providers to prioritize combinations of FDA-approved treatments that can be prescribed without the need for clinical trials. By providing detailed reports to physicians, Notable Labs aims to enhance treatment efficacy and expedite therapeutic development for patients.

What3words

Venture Round in 2019
What3Words Limited, established in 2013 and headquartered in Baldock, UK, specializes in a unique global addressing system. It has divided the world into a 3m x 3m grid, assigning each square a unique address consisting of three words. This innovative solution enables precise location finding and sharing, benefiting various industries such as delivery, emergency response, navigation, and property search. The company offers its service through an API, allowing businesses and individuals to integrate it into their products and services. Additionally, What3Words provides a free mobile app and online map for general use.

Rhone Apparel

Venture Round in 2019
Rhone was born out of a need-created to fill the void in the modern mens lifestyle offering. To provide an attire option with purpose-clothing that refuses to be designated as business or leisure or any pursuit between. For the man that values form and function alike. For the man that demands something technical enough to keep up with him in his active pursuits and stylish enough to keep up with the rest of his lifestyle. Our aim is to deliver the most premium quality mens active apparel that leaves you inspired.

Shine

Series A in 2018
Shine is a developer of a self-care communication application designed to make well-being accessible. Their application is a messaging bot that gives out life advice and positive reinforcements including actionable tips based on confidence, daily happiness, mental health, productivity, and self-care audio challenges to grow on the go through sms texts on a daily basis, enabling people with anxiety and depression to get career and life advice to take proper care of themselves.

Cognitiv

Seed Round in 2018
Cognitiv is a technology company that specializes in leveraging deep learning to address complex Big Data challenges faced by businesses. The company develops an advanced, flexible deep learning platform that offers industry-specific deep neural network products. Cognitiv's solutions are designed to predict consumer behavior and facilitate automated decision-making processes, allowing companies to enhance their marketing outcomes across various channels. Initially focusing on sectors such as advertising, healthcare, and industrial IoT, Cognitiv aims to be a pivotal player in the realm of Big Data decision-making. Founded by Dr. Aaron Andalman, Marc Hudacsko, and Jeremy Fain, who bring extensive experience in neural networks, engineering, and business leadership, Cognitiv is committed to transforming data analysis into actionable insights for organizations worldwide.

Via

Series D in 2017
Via Transportation Inc. is a company that develops innovative public mobility solutions, focusing on on-demand and pre-scheduled transit. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Via serves a diverse range of clients, including public transit agencies, cities, universities, corporations, and school districts. The company's mobile app connects passengers traveling in the same direction, allowing them to share premium vehicles and enhancing the efficiency of public transit systems. Via aims to transform traditional, rigid transit systems into dynamic networks by integrating its technology with existing public transportation infrastructure. This approach not only reduces operational costs and traffic congestion but also minimizes single-occupancy trips and carbon emissions, providing more accessible and environmentally friendly transit options. Via operates both in the United States and Europe through partnerships, including a joint venture with Mercedes-Benz Vans.

Blinkfire Analytics

Series A in 2017
Blinkfire Analytics, Inc., established in 2011, is a Chicago-based company with a presence in Valencia, Spain. It specializes in providing a social media analytics platform for professional sports franchises and brands. The company's core product, Blinkfire Analytics, employs artificial intelligence and computer vision to measure media value and impact, enabling rights holders, players, agents, and brands to enhance fan engagement and sponsorship effectiveness. This platform offers inventory valuation, visual analytics, and engagement analytics, as well as the ability to claim team, player, or brand profiles. It sits at the intersection of teams, players, brands, and fans, providing intelligence on social media publishing and sponsorship sales.

Freshly

Series C in 2017
Freshly, Inc. is an online provider of freshly prepared meals, specializing in gourmet ready-made options designed for health-conscious consumers. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company offers a subscription service that delivers meals directly to customers' doors on a weekly or monthly basis. The menu includes a variety of entrees and breakfasts, featuring high-quality, all-natural ingredients that are gluten-free, high in protein, and low in carbohydrates. Freshly's meals are crafted by experienced chefs, emphasizing health and wellness while adhering to paleo principles. The company aims to simplify healthy eating and support fitness goals by providing convenient, chef-cooked meals that require minimal preparation. Freshly operates as a subsidiary of Nestlé USA, Inc. since late 2020.

Rubicon

Series D in 2017
Rubicon Global Holdings LLC is a technology company that specializes in cloud-based waste and recycling solutions for businesses, governments, and nonprofits. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Rubicon operates a digital marketplace and offers a suite of software-as-a-service products aimed at enhancing waste management and recycling efforts. The company provides various recycling programs, including services for cardboard, plastic, paper, metal, glass, electronics, and organics, as well as single stream recycling solutions. One of its notable offerings is RUBICONSmartCity, which assists municipal governments in optimizing waste and recycling operations while transforming their fleets into data collection centers to improve quality of life and government services through data analytics. Rubicon serves a global customer base and maintains core teams in several U.S. cities, including New York and San Francisco. The company is committed to driving environmental innovation and helping its partners achieve sustainability goals by finding economic value in waste streams.

Bluebrix

Seed Round in 2016
BluebriX is an innovative company that specializes in transforming healthcare through advanced digital solutions. It focuses on developing integrated, value-based care technologies aimed at enhancing the efficiency and quality of healthcare delivery. Core offerings include customizable telehealth solutions, a cloud-based Electronic Health Records (EHR) platform, and comprehensive Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) services. These tools cater to a wide range of healthcare practices, helping them deliver seamless care while improving financial performance. The telehealth system is HIPAA-compliant and user-friendly, facilitating virtual appointments for both providers and patients. The EHR platform ensures interoperability with other healthcare systems, enhancing clinical workflows and care coordination. Additionally, BluebriX excels in RCM, providing services that streamline billing processes and minimize errors, thereby improving cash flow for healthcare practices. The company also emphasizes patient engagement, offering solutions that educate and involve patients in their healthcare journeys. By leveraging real-time data analytics and AI-powered insights, BluebriX empowers healthcare organizations to make informed decisions, ultimately driving the evolution of value-based care.

Rachio

Series A in 2015
Rachio, Inc. is a Denver-based company that specializes in intelligent sprinkler controllers designed to enhance water efficiency for residential landscapes. Founded in 2013, Rachio offers a WiFi-enabled device that allows users to manage their outdoor sprinkler systems remotely through a smartphone application. This technology enables automatic scheduling of irrigation based on various factors, including local weather conditions, soil characteristics, and user-defined water budgets. By utilizing cloud-based software, Rachio provides customers with the ability to customize their watering schedules, ultimately helping them conserve water and reduce their watering costs.

OnTheGo Platforms

Venture Round in 2015
OnTheGo Platforms, Inc. is a software development company based in Portland, Oregon, focused on gesture-recognition technology for smart glasses and mobile devices. Founded in 2012, the company specializes in creating applications that allow users to control devices through natural hand gestures. Its notable products include BrainWave, an app powered by artificial intelligence that enables users to manage music players, and Ari, which utilizes proprietary computer vision software to transform any Android device equipped with a camera into a virtual touch interface. Additionally, OnTheGo Platforms offers Ari SDK, a software development kit that integrates gesture control capabilities into various applications. The company operates as a subsidiary of Atheer, Inc.

BuyNow WorldWide

Seed Round in 2015
Headquartered in Omaha, NE with a globally structured management - at the heart of this diverse firm lies simplicity and creativity, with fundamental values creating a business philosophy second to none. The firm's BuyNow mobile-commerce application, for iPhone and Droid, enables Retailers to sell their products/services, represented as keywords, in real-time using SMS text messaging

Genome Compiler

Seed Round in 2015
Genome Compiler Corporation is a software company that specializes in providing a comprehensive platform for genetic engineers and synthetic biologists. Founded in 2011 and based in Los Altos, California, the company offers an integrated software solution that facilitates DNA design, visualization, data management, and collaboration. Its flagship product, Genome Compiler, features advanced tools for designing and debugging biological code, allowing scientists in biotechnology, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals to streamline the creation of bio-based products. The platform supports users in editing whole genomes, ordering DNA syntheses from various providers, and collaborating securely in a cloud environment. Genome Compiler Corporation has positioned itself as a key player in the synthetic biology industry by making the programming of living organisms more accessible and efficient. In 2016, it became a subsidiary of Twist Bioscience Corporation.

Leap.it

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Leap2 is a social search platform that delivers relevant previews for web, images, videos, news, local listings, and more. Leap2 was founded in 2011 and is based in Kansas City, Kansas.

Pathful

Angel Round in 2014
Pathful is a company that develops a comprehensive college and career readiness platform aimed at students, educators, and work-based learning coordinators. The platform provides tools and assessments that include aptitude evaluations, interest assessments, and graduation planning resources. Pathful also facilitates connections between students and industry professionals through live career talks, virtual job shadowing, and tours of workplaces and colleges. This multifaceted approach helps students explore potential career paths and equips them with the necessary insights to plan for successful futures. Additionally, Pathful offers marketing decision-makers valuable analytics on conversion funnel performance compared to competitors, along with automated insights for optimization, all without the typical complexities associated with such analytics solutions.

Quaddra Software

Seed Round in 2014
Quaddra Software Inc., founded in 2014 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in file management software that leverages advanced file analytics technology. The company focuses on managing file and object data in corporate environments, particularly those dealing with petabyte-scale datasets. Quaddra Software has developed an extensible architecture centered around high-performance, open-source database technologies, enabling three key functions: scanning of both metadata and file contents, searching for files and groups of files with similar characteristics, and taking action through notifications, tagging, copying, moving, or deleting files. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance data management efficiency for organizations.

U Grok It

Angel Round in 2014
U Grok It, Inc., established in 2011, specializes in developing smartphone-based Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions. The company offers an RFID kit comprising hardware attachable to iOS or Android devices, a user-friendly application, and a cloud-based backend system enabling mobile developers to integrate RFID functionality into their products. U Grok It's solution facilitates item identification, tracking, inventory management, and expansion of RFID deployments. The company provides its products through authorized resellers and operates offices in Steamboat Springs, Colorado; San Francisco, California; and Seattle, Washington.

Drync

Seed Round in 2014
Drync Wine is a leading mobile platform that caters to wine enthusiasts by offering a seamless experience for discovering, tracking, sharing, and purchasing wines. With a user-friendly app, Drync provides instant image recognition for over 3 million wines and manages a virtual inventory of 600,000 bottles for its community of 300,000 affluent wine lovers. The platform has facilitated more than 2 million wine searches, enabling consumers to explore new selections through personalized recommendations and expert curation. Recognized by prominent publications such as the New York Times and Mashable, Drync has established itself as a top downloaded wine app globally, enhancing the way users interact with wine.

Rabbl

Seed Round in 2014
Rabbl, Inc. operates a social booking platform designed to facilitate live music events by allowing fans to express demand for potential concerts. Through its website, bands can create campaigns known as "rabbls," where they pose questions to fans about whether they would attend a concert in a specific city during a designated timeframe. Fans can reserve tickets to show their interest, and once a predetermined ticket goal is reached, the platform secures the funds temporarily. If the concert takes place, the ticket proceeds are then forwarded to the band. Established in 2012 and based in San Francisco, Rabbl connects artists, promoters, venues, and bookers, enabling efficient concert bookings while mitigating financial risks. The platform also allows for fan engagement by sharing multimedia content related to the concerts.

Uvize

Seed Round in 2014
Uvize, Inc. is an education technology and publishing company based in Boulder, Colorado, founded in 2011. The company specializes in providing an online mentoring platform that enables organizations, including universities, veterans' organizations, and entrepreneurship networks, to launch and manage mentoring programs. Uvize's platform offers tools for custom branding, automated setup, and analytics, allowing users to create impactful mentor relationships and optimize team potential. In addition to its mentoring services, Uvize provides online academic advisor tools, personalized assessments, and study plans to support students in their academic journeys. The company also publishes resources aimed at helping veterans transition from military to academic environments, as well as maintaining a blog that offers practical advice for college success. Uvize, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of SonderMind LLC as of 2016.

Prompt.ly

Seed Round in 2013
Prompt.ly is a mobile-first platform designed to support solopreneurs in managing scheduling, promotion, and payment activities. Catering to a diverse range of independent service providers, such as chiropractors, tutors, photographers, and personal trainers, it enables them to market their availability effectively to both existing clients and their networks through social promotion. This approach not only simplifies the scheduling process but also offers clients discounts for referrals, enhancing customer engagement. By equipping solopreneurs with essential tools to operate their businesses on-the-go, Prompt.ly addresses the needs of a growing sector that contributes significantly to the economy, providing a modern solution for the challenges faced by independent service providers.

Browder Capital

Browder Capital is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2020. The firm specializes in making early-stage investments in emerging companies. By focusing on the initial phases of business development, Browder Capital aims to support innovative startups and foster their growth in various sectors.
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