G-51 Capital

G-51 Capital is a venture capital firm based in Austin, Texas, founded in 1996. The firm focuses on developing high-growth and high-velocity businesses that generate substantial returns for investors. G-51 Capital employs proven investment practices to create value across its portfolio, benefiting limited partners and investment syndication partners alike. The firm primarily invests in companies within the business-to-business, business-to-consumer, technology, cybersecurity, and clean technology sectors.

Rudy Garza

Founder and Managing General Partner

Theresa Garza

Venture Partner

Pat Horner

Venture Partner

Bill Kennedy

Co-Founding Partner

18 past transactions

Socialware

Series C in 2011
Socialware, Inc. provides a SaaS based platform that allows users to manage social media across the enterprise. Socialware, Inc. mission to transform the way that companies and their employees engage, communicate and collaborate with clients, partners and one another. Public social technologies such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter have reshaped the way we communicate in our personal lives and are now entering the enterprise. These new platforms are changing the economics of software.

PriceAdvice

Venture Round in 2011
PriceAdvice Inc. is an online platform that provides users with a comprehensive price valuation system for various items, including watches, tablets, iPads, iPhones, cell phones, and digital cameras. Established in 2006 and based in Austin, Texas, the company serves as a virtual blue book, offering a range of current market values for used products sold online. As a subsidiary of iTaggit Inc., PriceAdvice focuses on delivering a robust and user-friendly experience, positioning itself as a precise and accurate tool for valuing items in the marketplace.

Socialware

Series B in 2011
Socialware, Inc. provides a SaaS based platform that allows users to manage social media across the enterprise. Socialware, Inc. mission to transform the way that companies and their employees engage, communicate and collaborate with clients, partners and one another. Public social technologies such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter have reshaped the way we communicate in our personal lives and are now entering the enterprise. These new platforms are changing the economics of software.

Socialware

Series A in 2010
Socialware, Inc. provides a SaaS based platform that allows users to manage social media across the enterprise. Socialware, Inc. mission to transform the way that companies and their employees engage, communicate and collaborate with clients, partners and one another. Public social technologies such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter have reshaped the way we communicate in our personal lives and are now entering the enterprise. These new platforms are changing the economics of software.

Socialware

Series A in 2009
Socialware, Inc. provides a SaaS based platform that allows users to manage social media across the enterprise. Socialware, Inc. mission to transform the way that companies and their employees engage, communicate and collaborate with clients, partners and one another. Public social technologies such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter have reshaped the way we communicate in our personal lives and are now entering the enterprise. These new platforms are changing the economics of software.

Motion Computing

Venture Round in 2008
Motion Computing, based in Austin, Texas, specializes in manufacturing slate tablet PCs tailored for mobile professionals across various sectors, including healthcare, government, and field force automation. The company focuses on enhancing productivity for users on the move through its innovative tablet PCs and accessories, which emphasize security, power, and versatility. Motion Computing is committed to integrating advanced mobile technologies into its products, aiming to meet the evolving needs of its customers. By offering a comprehensive range of solutions that include hardware, software, wireless capabilities, and services, Motion Computing seeks to provide a complete computing experience for professionals who require reliable and efficient mobile technology.

ReachForce

Series B in 2007
ReachForce, Inc. specializes in business-to-business (B2B) data quality management solutions tailored for the sales and marketing sector. Founded in 2001 and based in Austin, Texas, the company offers a suite of cloud-based tools, including SmartSuite and SmartForms, which enhance data verification, standardization, and enrichment. These tools help businesses optimize marketing strategies such as account-based marketing, segmentation, and personalization. Additionally, ReachForce provides various services, including real-time data enrichment, data cleansing, and analytics, addressing data completeness challenges to improve lead conversion rates. The company serves a diverse client base, including prominent firms like Box.net, Citrix Online, and TripAdvisor, enabling them to streamline their marketing initiatives and accelerate revenue growth. As of June 2019, ReachForce operates as a subsidiary of Leadspace, Inc.

ReachForce

Series A in 2007
ReachForce, Inc. specializes in business-to-business (B2B) data quality management solutions tailored for the sales and marketing sector. Founded in 2001 and based in Austin, Texas, the company offers a suite of cloud-based tools, including SmartSuite and SmartForms, which enhance data verification, standardization, and enrichment. These tools help businesses optimize marketing strategies such as account-based marketing, segmentation, and personalization. Additionally, ReachForce provides various services, including real-time data enrichment, data cleansing, and analytics, addressing data completeness challenges to improve lead conversion rates. The company serves a diverse client base, including prominent firms like Box.net, Citrix Online, and TripAdvisor, enabling them to streamline their marketing initiatives and accelerate revenue growth. As of June 2019, ReachForce operates as a subsidiary of Leadspace, Inc.

Shangby

Series A in 2007
Shangby, Inc. is an online marketing solutions provider based in Austin, Texas, with an additional office in Shanghai, China. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in facilitating access for Western shoppers to purchase affordable items from China through live shopping events and video streaming services. Users can participate in these events by signing up to follow a shopping guide in Shanghai, where they can interactively direct the guide to focus on specific products and negotiate prices. Selected participants, referred to as "Shangbuyers," can influence the shopping experience in real-time, and all items featured during these excursions are made available for purchase at competitive prices. Shangby ensures that items under $1000 are typically 5 to 10 times cheaper than their U.S. counterparts, while those over $1000 are 2 to 5 times less expensive. The company charges a 15% handling fee on purchases and a shipping fee of $30 for orders under $400, while maintaining a commitment to working with reputable merchants.

Memeo

Series A in 2007
Memeo Inc, founded in 2003 and based in Silicon Valley, specializes in cloud-based data management services. Originally focused on endpoint backup, the company has expanded into the sync and share market with its product, Memeo C1. This solution is designed to assist small and medium-sized businesses in addressing the challenges of unauthorized personal file sharing by providing a secure platform for data synchronization and sharing. With a strong emphasis on security features, Memeo's offerings enable users to easily back up, access, and share valuable data across various devices, including mobile. The company has garnered a substantial customer base, boasting 22 million users and over 65 million software licenses distributed in more than 150 countries and 20 languages.

Motion Computing

Series C in 2004
Motion Computing, based in Austin, Texas, specializes in manufacturing slate tablet PCs tailored for mobile professionals across various sectors, including healthcare, government, and field force automation. The company focuses on enhancing productivity for users on the move through its innovative tablet PCs and accessories, which emphasize security, power, and versatility. Motion Computing is committed to integrating advanced mobile technologies into its products, aiming to meet the evolving needs of its customers. By offering a comprehensive range of solutions that include hardware, software, wireless capabilities, and services, Motion Computing seeks to provide a complete computing experience for professionals who require reliable and efficient mobile technology.

Motion Computing

Series B in 2003
Motion Computing, based in Austin, Texas, specializes in manufacturing slate tablet PCs tailored for mobile professionals across various sectors, including healthcare, government, and field force automation. The company focuses on enhancing productivity for users on the move through its innovative tablet PCs and accessories, which emphasize security, power, and versatility. Motion Computing is committed to integrating advanced mobile technologies into its products, aiming to meet the evolving needs of its customers. By offering a comprehensive range of solutions that include hardware, software, wireless capabilities, and services, Motion Computing seeks to provide a complete computing experience for professionals who require reliable and efficient mobile technology.

Pilot Software, Inc.

Series A in 2003
Pilot was the leader in operational performance management solutions for customer operations, public sector, and Web channel organizations. The culmination of more than 15 years of development and industry expertise -- starting with the first-ever performance management solution deployed -- Pilot's solutions dramatically improve performance by rapidly aligning day-to-day execution with strategic objectives. Pilot's operational alignment framework includes software components for strategy plans and pathways; initiative management and prioritization; scorecards and dashboards; reports and ad hoc analysis; and modeling and integration. Customers include Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corporation, American Heart Association, The Boeing Company, Coors Brewing Company, General Services Administration, Health Net, Ingersoll-Rand, JetBlue, Pacific Life Insurance, Sarasota County Government of Florida, and SMARTpages.com®. Pilot Software is privately held with funding from Excelsior Venture Partners III, LLC, a private equity fund managed by U.S. Trust; G-51 Capital, a Texas-based venture capital firm; and individual investors, including management team members.

E5 Systems

Series A in 2002
E5 Systems is a U.S.-based IT services company specializing in information technology outsourcing. It offers a comprehensive range of services, including application development and maintenance, quality assurance and testing, enterprise architecture design, and business process outsourcing. The company also provides strategic staffing, legacy transformation, and global sourcing services, aiming to enhance business value and reduce application costs for its clients. E5 Systems operates from its advanced Solution Centers in China, allowing for both onsite and global outsourcing capabilities. The company serves various industries, including hospitality, biotechnology, financial services, insurance, and healthcare, focusing on delivering effective application management and development solutions for both new and existing applications.

Pilot Software, Inc.

Series A in 2002
Pilot was the leader in operational performance management solutions for customer operations, public sector, and Web channel organizations. The culmination of more than 15 years of development and industry expertise -- starting with the first-ever performance management solution deployed -- Pilot's solutions dramatically improve performance by rapidly aligning day-to-day execution with strategic objectives. Pilot's operational alignment framework includes software components for strategy plans and pathways; initiative management and prioritization; scorecards and dashboards; reports and ad hoc analysis; and modeling and integration. Customers include Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corporation, American Heart Association, The Boeing Company, Coors Brewing Company, General Services Administration, Health Net, Ingersoll-Rand, JetBlue, Pacific Life Insurance, Sarasota County Government of Florida, and SMARTpages.com®. Pilot Software is privately held with funding from Excelsior Venture Partners III, LLC, a private equity fund managed by U.S. Trust; G-51 Capital, a Texas-based venture capital firm; and individual investors, including management team members.

Knoa

Venture Round in 2000
Knoa Software, Inc. specializes in user experience management (UEM) software that enhances the performance of enterprise applications such as SAP and Oracle. The company's flagship products, including SAP UEM and Knoa UEM, provide comprehensive user experience metrics, enabling organizations to track application errors, user operations, and response times. These tools are designed to help businesses optimize the adoption and effective use of their software investments. Knoa also offers migration services for SAP S/4HANA and additional solutions tailored for specific applications such as Fiori and SuccessFactors. The company, headquartered in New York, has established strategic alliances with major enterprise software providers, allowing it to serve a diverse clientele consisting of global corporations and government entities, thereby facilitating data-driven decisions to enhance user experiences. Founded in 1987, Knoa Software was previously known as Knoa Corporation before rebranding in 2003.

PromoOrder

Venture Round in 2000
PromoOrder offers business-to-business application services tailored for the promotional products industry. The company provides a software platform that connects suppliers and distributors, facilitating the management of promotional items. Its web technology hosts product images, stores detailed product specifications, and enables the processing of orders directly to manufacturers. By streamlining these processes, PromoOrder enhances efficiency and communication within the promotional products sector.

TManage

Series C in 2000
TManage Inc. provides managed access, virtual private network (VPN) and security services that enable enterprises to securely and cost-effectively connect remote, mobile and branch offices to corporate resources.
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