Garage Technology Ventures

Garage Technology Ventures, established in 1998, is a venture capital firm headquartered in Los Altos, California, with additional offices in Palo Alto and Sunnyvale. The firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments, focusing on technology companies based in California and the Western United States. It primarily invests in software, services, clean technology, and materials science sectors. Garage Technology Ventures typically allocates between $0.1 million to $5 million per transaction, seeking companies that require less than $5 million to reach break-even or sustainability. The firm prefers to back entrepreneurial teams with innovative, unproven solutions targeting unproven markets, rather than incremental improvements.

Sam Kwok

Venture Partner

75 past transactions

HiGeorge

Seed Round in 2021
HiGeorge allows news publishers to easily create compelling visualizations from public data that are on par with the New York Times. We do this by cleaning and aggregating public datasets so that anyone can instantly use our data visualizations with a simple copy/paste. Think Tableau with all the necessary data attached.

Acerta Analytics

Seed Round in 2017
Acerta Analytics Inc. specializes in machine intelligence solutions that analyze raw machine data to facilitate informed decision-making, particularly in the automotive sector. The company's flagship product, Acerta CHECK, employs statistical methods, data mining algorithms, and machine learning techniques to identify critical issues and anomalies in machine behavior. By assisting automotive manufacturers, including original equipment manufacturers and parts suppliers, Acerta helps improve quality control, reduce defects, and accelerate the market readiness of complex products. Additionally, the company's technology is applicable in aerospace for aircraft health management. Acerta's analytics platform empowers manufacturers to detect early signs of potential product failures, enhance root cause analysis, minimize scrap and rework, and continuously refine their processes. Founded in 2014 and based in Waterloo, Canada, Acerta is committed to transforming quality control through advanced artificial intelligence.

Diamond

Venture Round in 2017
Diamond Inc., established in 2015 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, specializes in data management solutions. Its core product is a unified access platform that consolidates cloud-based email services and data storage from various providers, such as Google Drive, Gmail, and Dropbox, into a single, streamlined interface. This application aims to enhance productivity by reducing the need for multiple browser tabs and simplifying data access and management.

Roadmunk

Seed Round in 2017
Roadmunk Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in visual roadmap software tailored for product management. Founded in 2013, it provides a web-based tool that allows product managers and stakeholders to create and manage various types of roadmaps, including project, release, and technology roadmaps. The platform supports integration with tools like Jira, facilitating two-way data exchanges and enhancing collaborative efforts across multiple teams. Users can visualize their product portfolios and share information in several formats, such as PDF, PowerPoint, and HTML. Roadmunk's application promotes transparency within organizations by enabling clear communication of strategic plans and fostering alignment among teams.

Price.com

Seed Round in 2016
Price.com is a San Francisco-based company that offers a comprehensive money savings platform focused on comparison shopping. Founded in 2016 by RJ Rain, the platform enables consumers to discover discounts and offers on consumer durables through a free, cross-platform experience. Utilizing a patented, AI-powered matching algorithm, Price.com facilitates real-time identification of various product options, including new, used, refurbished, and rental items. It provides transparency by displaying shopping choices across all retail marketplaces, allowing users to compare prices effectively and make informed purchasing decisions. Price.com is accessible via a desktop and mobile website, browser extension, native app, and chatbot, enhancing the shopping experience for consumers seeking to maximize their savings.

Flowcast

Seed Round in 2016
Flowcast Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Singapore, specializing in machine learning and predictive analytics. Founded in 2015, Flowcast develops advanced algorithms that create predictive models to assess credit risk and enhance decision-making for financial institutions. Its key offerings include Smartcredit, which provides comprehensive company information for credit decisions; Smartclaims, which automates the deduction claims process; and Tillful, a platform that provides credit scores and access to credit offers. Flowcast's solutions leverage alternative and proprietary data to offer real-time monitoring of borrowers' creditworthiness, evaluating their ability to repay loans, the risk of delinquency, and the likelihood of dilution. The company aims to empower lenders to unlock credit for businesses of all sizes by simplifying complex data insights into actionable information, all without requiring extensive coding expertise.

People.ai

Seed Round in 2016
People.ai is an artificial intelligence platform based in San Francisco that focuses on enhancing enterprise revenue operations through automation and predictive analytics. Its solution captures customer contacts, activity, and engagement data to provide actionable insights for sales, marketing, and customer success teams. The platform empowers sales leaders by offering comprehensive visibility into sales activities, enabling effective team management and revenue growth. Additionally, it delivers sales performance analytics, personalized coaching, and pipeline reviews. Marketers benefit from People.ai by gaining clear visibility into customer interactions, allowing for better-targeted campaigns and enhanced return on investment. Furthermore, customer success teams utilize the platform to engage effectively with clients, aligning their activities with the right opportunities and managing support costs efficiently. Overall, People.ai leverages advanced AI technology to transform business activities and drive predictable growth for its clients.

Poka

Series A in 2016
Poka Inc. is a Quebec-based company that specializes in performance support software tailored for digital manufacturing environments. Founded in 2013, Poka's platform empowers factory workers by facilitating real-time access to critical information, thereby enhancing training, knowledge retention, and communication on the plant floor. By creating a standardized multimedia knowledge base that encompasses procedures, training content, and solutions specific to each workstation and machine, Poka aims to reduce production downtime, improve quality and safety, and streamline communication across various departments and shifts. The company has positioned itself as a key player in the digital transformation of the manufacturing sector, serving major industrial leaders and contributing to more efficient and sustainable training practices.

People.ai

Seed Round in 2016
People.ai is an artificial intelligence platform based in San Francisco that focuses on enhancing enterprise revenue operations through automation and predictive analytics. Its solution captures customer contacts, activity, and engagement data to provide actionable insights for sales, marketing, and customer success teams. The platform empowers sales leaders by offering comprehensive visibility into sales activities, enabling effective team management and revenue growth. Additionally, it delivers sales performance analytics, personalized coaching, and pipeline reviews. Marketers benefit from People.ai by gaining clear visibility into customer interactions, allowing for better-targeted campaigns and enhanced return on investment. Furthermore, customer success teams utilize the platform to engage effectively with clients, aligning their activities with the right opportunities and managing support costs efficiently. Overall, People.ai leverages advanced AI technology to transform business activities and drive predictable growth for its clients.

Medella Health

Seed Round in 2016
Medella Health Inc. is a Canadian company based in Kitchener, Ontario, that specializes in developing innovative bio-sensors and electronics for diabetes management. Founded in 2013, the company focuses on creating smart contact lenses that continuously and non-invasively monitor blood glucose levels. These devices transmit real-time data to mobile phones, allowing patients to effectively manage their diabetes and maintain better control over their health. By leveraging advanced technology, Medella Health aims to enhance the quality of care for individuals living with diabetes.

Statflo

Seed Round in 2016
Statflo Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in a one-to-one business text messaging platform designed for customer-facing teams. Founded in 2012, with an additional office in San Francisco, the company leverages data and analytics to assist wireless dealers in enhancing their customer engagement. Statflo's platform connects with vertical point-of-sale systems, predicts customer behavior, and facilitates targeted follow-ups, ultimately leading to increased sales and improved customer loyalty. The company also provides tools such as real-time dashboard reporting, monthly commission data, NPS surveys via SMS, and secure cloud data storage, empowering retailers to convert idle staff time into productive customer interactions. By utilizing Statflo's services, businesses have reported notable improvements in sales, in-store appointments, and customer lifetime value within a short timeframe.

OkHi

Seed Round in 2015
OkHi Limited is a Nairobi-based company established in 2014 that specializes in developing a digital addressing system tailored for emerging markets. The system addresses the challenges posed by the absence of a reliable physical address framework, particularly in Kenya. OkHi's innovative platform enables users to create virtual addresses that include GPS tags and photos of locations, facilitating easier navigation and communication. This addressing solution enhances logistics, thereby unlocking commerce and improving access to services such as emergency response and financial identification. By connecting people through verified addresses, OkHi aims to foster greater economic opportunities and social inclusion in regions lacking effective address systems.

Statflo

Seed Round in 2015
Statflo Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in a one-to-one business text messaging platform designed for customer-facing teams. Founded in 2012, with an additional office in San Francisco, the company leverages data and analytics to assist wireless dealers in enhancing their customer engagement. Statflo's platform connects with vertical point-of-sale systems, predicts customer behavior, and facilitates targeted follow-ups, ultimately leading to increased sales and improved customer loyalty. The company also provides tools such as real-time dashboard reporting, monthly commission data, NPS surveys via SMS, and secure cloud data storage, empowering retailers to convert idle staff time into productive customer interactions. By utilizing Statflo's services, businesses have reported notable improvements in sales, in-store appointments, and customer lifetime value within a short timeframe.

Blitzen

Seed Round in 2015
Blitzen is a business-to-business platform designed to enhance workflows for medium to large-sized enterprises. The company offers an all-in-one lead management and voice-of-customer solution that empowers marketers to convert website visitors into data-rich leads while capturing essential customer insights. Its platform features form-based workflows and utilizes event-based automation to synchronize data across various cloud applications and project management tools. This functionality enables businesses to boost revenue and manage customer relationships more effectively. Blitzen is headquartered in New York City and has roots in Kitchener, Ontario, having graduated from the U.S.-based accelerator AngelPad.

d.light

Series C in 2014
D.light is a developer of solar home lighting and power products aimed at providing clean energy solutions to rural and semi-urban populations. The company offers a range of solar goods, including lights, radios, televisions, fans, and other home appliances, all powered by rechargeable solar kits. By making these products accessible and affordable, D.light seeks to improve health, increase productivity, and enhance the overall quality of life for its users.

Percolata

Convertible Note in 2013
Percolata is a Palo Alto-based startup that provides an innovative hardware and software platform designed to help retailers optimize in-store customer traffic and staffing. By utilizing technologies such as video, audio, and mobile fingerprinting, the company employs artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast foot traffic and sales on an hourly basis. This allows retailers to align their staffing levels with customer demand, enhancing operational efficiency. Percolata's solution can lead to significant improvements in sales performance, with reported increases of up to 30%, while also reducing costs associated with both understaffing and overstaffing.

Qumu

Debt Financing in 2010
Qumu Corporation specializes in providing comprehensive tools for enterprises to create, manage, secure, distribute, and measure live and on-demand video content. The company offers an end-to-end solution that includes software licenses, server appliances, software-enabled devices, and a cloud-hosted software-as-a-service platform. In addition to these products, Qumu provides maintenance, support, and professional services. Its solutions cater to a variety of sectors, including banking, finance, insurance, manufacturing, telecom, technology, and healthcare, as well as government entities, through both direct sales and partnerships. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Qumu was formerly known as Rimage Corporation before rebranding in 2013. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from North America, with additional markets in Europe and Asia.

d.light

Series B in 2010
D.light is a developer of solar home lighting and power products aimed at providing clean energy solutions to rural and semi-urban populations. The company offers a range of solar goods, including lights, radios, televisions, fans, and other home appliances, all powered by rechargeable solar kits. By making these products accessible and affordable, D.light seeks to improve health, increase productivity, and enhance the overall quality of life for its users.

CellWand

Grant in 2009
CellWand is a developer of mobile applications designed to streamline the daily commuting process. The company is known for its flagship product, #TAXI, along with The Ride and other taxi-related applications. These applications facilitate user access to a variety of transportation options, including taxis, public transit, and car-sharing services. By enabling users to plan rides, request transportation, and compare options based on travel time and cost, CellWand aims to enhance the overall commuting experience.

d.light

Series A in 2008
D.light is a developer of solar home lighting and power products aimed at providing clean energy solutions to rural and semi-urban populations. The company offers a range of solar goods, including lights, radios, televisions, fans, and other home appliances, all powered by rechargeable solar kits. By making these products accessible and affordable, D.light seeks to improve health, increase productivity, and enhance the overall quality of life for its users.

cFares

Series B in 2008
cFares is a travel search engine that tries to offer travelers the lowest fares for their chosen flight. The meta-search site searches the Internet to find the best deals and then connects travelers directly to airline and online travel agency sites to purchase the ticket they want. Through patent-pending dynamic pricing and intelligent rebates technology, cFares is able to identify the lowest fares, provide discounts for its Platinum members, and offer helpful tools that filter and sort results, so travelers can easily find the best flight for them.

Qumu

Series C in 2008
Qumu Corporation specializes in providing comprehensive tools for enterprises to create, manage, secure, distribute, and measure live and on-demand video content. The company offers an end-to-end solution that includes software licenses, server appliances, software-enabled devices, and a cloud-hosted software-as-a-service platform. In addition to these products, Qumu provides maintenance, support, and professional services. Its solutions cater to a variety of sectors, including banking, finance, insurance, manufacturing, telecom, technology, and healthcare, as well as government entities, through both direct sales and partnerships. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Qumu was formerly known as Rimage Corporation before rebranding in 2013. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from North America, with additional markets in Europe and Asia.

WhiteHat Security

Series D in 2008
WhiteHat Security, Inc. is a prominent provider of application security solutions, operating a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform designed to help enterprises secure their digital operations across various environments, including desktop and mobile applications. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of services, including Dynamic Application Security Testing, which identifies vulnerabilities in web applications, and Static Application Security Testing, which scans source code for security flaws. Additionally, WhiteHat provides Mobile Application Security Testing and e-Learning resources to support security training across organizations. The company's comprehensive offerings also encompass web application security, secure code development, and risk assessment, catering to developers, security professionals, and executives alike. WhiteHat Security has established itself as a leader in the field, recognized for its innovative approach to bridging the gap between security and development, and has received multiple accolades for its contributions to application security testing. As of 2019, WhiteHat operates as a subsidiary of NTT Security Corporation, with regional offices throughout the United States and Europe, as well as operations in Australia.

Step Labs

Series B in 2008
STEP Labs is an acoustic software company whose technology produces crystal-clear voice communications even in extreme noise environments. STEP's patented technology, based on the physics of sound wave propagation, enables such high quality voice signals that speech recognition, hands-free communication, voice identification, and voice control are now reliable interfaces for consumer electronics.

MiaSolé

Series D in 2007
MiaSole is a pioneer in the development of Copper Indium Gallium Selenide (CIGS) thin film photovoltaic products. Their goal is to enable grid parity solar energy by 2012 through high volume manufacturing of low cost solar modules.

cFares

Series A in 2007
cFares is a travel search engine that tries to offer travelers the lowest fares for their chosen flight. The meta-search site searches the Internet to find the best deals and then connects travelers directly to airline and online travel agency sites to purchase the ticket they want. Through patent-pending dynamic pricing and intelligent rebates technology, cFares is able to identify the lowest fares, provide discounts for its Platinum members, and offer helpful tools that filter and sort results, so travelers can easily find the best flight for them.

MiaSolé

Series C in 2006
MiaSole is a pioneer in the development of Copper Indium Gallium Selenide (CIGS) thin film photovoltaic products. Their goal is to enable grid parity solar energy by 2012 through high volume manufacturing of low cost solar modules.

Packet Island

Series A in 2006
Packet Island is a venture-backed company founded in 2004 by experienced professionals in network management, telecommunications, and embedded systems. It specializes in developing advanced network management solutions, which are available through both product and software-as-a-service (SaaS) models. The company's offerings are particularly focused on voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) network testing and media lifecycle management services. Packet Island's solutions have been field-tested in challenging network environments, making them reliable tools for leading converged-media service providers. Their products and services cater to a range of clients, including VoIP service providers, managed service providers, field-service companies, value-added resellers, and system integrators, enabling them to effectively manage and enhance the quality of service delivery for small to medium-sized businesses and multi-site enterprises.

Media Publisher

Series B in 2006
Media Publisher, Inc. (MPI) is the leader in Enterprise Video Communication, enabling Fortune 2000 companies to UNIFY content from a wide array of content providers and file types, CREATE live and on-demand video presentations, MANAGE video assets in a scalable and robust EVC platform, and DELIVER video content to an organization's existing network and computing infrastructure. Media Publisher Solutions offer significant value to the enterprise in Corporate Communications, Sales and Channel Enablement, and Engineering/R&D Distance Learning. Many large-scale, international customers have adopted Media Publisher Solutions to drive significant revenue generation benefits across the enterprise. Additionally, Media Publisher leverages past infrasturucture investments to deliver dramatic efficiency-gain and productivity benefits. Business video delivered via the internet is now a reliable and cost-effective communications tool for the enterprise. Corporate networks, video software applications, and enterprise infrastructure have matured to allow companies to broadcast streaming video presentations cost-effectively and easily without expensive proprietary hardware or satellite networks. Far more compelling than audio or web conferences, broadcast video helps companies communicate more effectively, improve productivity, and cut costs. Media Publisher enterprise software eliminates much of the technical complexity involved in creating, broadcasting and managing business video. Their products help large organizations remove IT as a process bottleneck while allowing IT to maintain control of their infrastructure and enabling even non-technical employees to fully utilize business video publishing and management tools. Enterprise-class and fully deployed and tested in eight of the Fortune 50, Media Publisher 4.0 is helping companies make broadcast video communications over IP a mission critical application.

Qumu

Series B in 2006
Qumu Corporation specializes in providing comprehensive tools for enterprises to create, manage, secure, distribute, and measure live and on-demand video content. The company offers an end-to-end solution that includes software licenses, server appliances, software-enabled devices, and a cloud-hosted software-as-a-service platform. In addition to these products, Qumu provides maintenance, support, and professional services. Its solutions cater to a variety of sectors, including banking, finance, insurance, manufacturing, telecom, technology, and healthcare, as well as government entities, through both direct sales and partnerships. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Qumu was formerly known as Rimage Corporation before rebranding in 2013. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from North America, with additional markets in Europe and Asia.

FilmLoop

Series B in 2006
FilmLoop is a technology company specializing in providing free software solutions that facilitate the broadcasting, discovery, and sharing of digital images. Their platform enables both individuals and businesses to manage and distribute their visual content efficiently. FilmLoop's Direct-to-Desktop (D2D) photo broadcasting network allows users to share digital images directly from their desktops, streamlining the process of image distribution and collaboration.

Kaboodle

Series B in 2006
Kaboodle LLC, established in 2018 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, develops a software platform that connects users with their local community. The platform offers features such as neighborhood news updates, communication with property managers, rent payment, package notifications, maintenance request submission, and personalized interest-based offers. As of recent data, Kaboodle has over 35,000 users, demonstrating its growing popularity among consumers seeking convenient and engaging community experiences.

Razz

Series B in 2006
Razz, Inc. provides content service of next-generation audio entertainment for mobile content and social network users. The company's suite of products provides mobile and social network audio content distribution channel and revenue streams for content owners, while giving consumers the ability to mix their favorite audio content into their social communications. It publishes entertainment software and services for mobile phones and other voice communication platforms. The company's flagship mobile handset application, the Razz Player, enables consumers to interject stored sound clips into live conversations, outgoing messages, and voicemail.

cFares

Venture Round in 2006
cFares is a travel search engine that tries to offer travelers the lowest fares for their chosen flight. The meta-search site searches the Internet to find the best deals and then connects travelers directly to airline and online travel agency sites to purchase the ticket they want. Through patent-pending dynamic pricing and intelligent rebates technology, cFares is able to identify the lowest fares, provide discounts for its Platinum members, and offer helpful tools that filter and sort results, so travelers can easily find the best flight for them.

Lefthand Networks

Series C in 2005
LeftHand Networks Inc. specializes in data storage systems and IP-based storage area networks (SAN). The company provides iSCSI SANs that consist of multiple storage nodes integrated into a single system, along with virtual storage systems and evaluation software such as SAN/iQ software. These offerings allow for the aggregation of disparate resources into a unified storage solution. Additionally, LeftHand Networks delivers IT project solutions encompassing disaster recovery and data center virtualization, as well as application solutions for various platforms, including data protection and server applications. The company serves diverse industries such as education, government, financial services, and healthcare, distributing its products through resellers and distributors across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, LeftHand Networks also maintains offices in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. As of 2008, it operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett-Packard Company.

Simply Hired

Series B in 2005
Simply Hired, Inc. is a technology company that operates an online job search engine, providing users access to millions of job openings across various industries and categories. Founded in 2003 and based in Mountain View, California, the company aggregates job postings from various sources, including job boards, newspapers, and organizational career sites. It offers tools such as Job-a-matic, which enables publishers to create hosted job boards, and Simply Apply, which allows job seekers to apply for positions using mobile devices and the web. Additionally, Simply Hired supports employers with cost-effective recruitment solutions through pay-per-click and pay-per-post job advertising options. The platform serves a diverse audience, reaching over 30 million unique visitors per month across 24 countries and 12 languages, and partners with notable media outlets to enhance job visibility. As of July 2016, Simply Hired operates as a subsidiary of Indeed, Inc.

Kaboodle

Series A in 2005
Kaboodle LLC, established in 2018 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, develops a software platform that connects users with their local community. The platform offers features such as neighborhood news updates, communication with property managers, rent payment, package notifications, maintenance request submission, and personalized interest-based offers. As of recent data, Kaboodle has over 35,000 users, demonstrating its growing popularity among consumers seeking convenient and engaging community experiences.

FilmLoop

Series A in 2005
FilmLoop is a technology company specializing in providing free software solutions that facilitate the broadcasting, discovery, and sharing of digital images. Their platform enables both individuals and businesses to manage and distribute their visual content efficiently. FilmLoop's Direct-to-Desktop (D2D) photo broadcasting network allows users to share digital images directly from their desktops, streamlining the process of image distribution and collaboration.

PhoneBites

Series A in 2005
PhoneBites Inc., located in the heart of San Francisco, designs and develops unique wireless accessories for today's mobile generation. We are focused on providing consumers with the ability to personalize their communications, enhance their creativity, and add lifestyle to their phone.

Razz

Series A in 2005
Razz, Inc. provides content service of next-generation audio entertainment for mobile content and social network users. The company's suite of products provides mobile and social network audio content distribution channel and revenue streams for content owners, while giving consumers the ability to mix their favorite audio content into their social communications. It publishes entertainment software and services for mobile phones and other voice communication platforms. The company's flagship mobile handset application, the Razz Player, enables consumers to interject stored sound clips into live conversations, outgoing messages, and voicemail.

BitPass

Series B in 2004
BitPass, founded in December 2002, was an online payment system designed for digital content and services. The platform enabled users to deposit funds into an online account, which they could then use to purchase various digital products. Throughout its operation, BitPass formed partnerships with notable companies such as Microsoft, PayPal, the Royal Bank of Scotland, and First Data. However, the company announced its decision to cease operations in January 2007, officially closing on January 26, 2007.

MiaSolé

Series A in 2004
MiaSole is a pioneer in the development of Copper Indium Gallium Selenide (CIGS) thin film photovoltaic products. Their goal is to enable grid parity solar energy by 2012 through high volume manufacturing of low cost solar modules.

Sapias

Series D in 2004
Sapias is a provider of advanced web-enabled solutions designed for managing enterprise fleets, focusing on improving productivity, security, operating efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The company employs a combination of wireless, GPS, internet, telephony, and database technologies to offer visibility and control to fleet managers. This integration enables organizations to reduce operating costs while enhancing operational effectiveness. Sapias specializes in intelligent, event-driven supply chain execution, utilizing its patented technologies to convert real-time, location-based data into tailored business intelligence. This intelligence can be seamlessly integrated into existing mission-critical backend systems, allowing enterprises to make informed decisions and optimize their fleet management processes.

PureSight

Venture Round in 2003
PureSight Technologies Ltd. was founded in 1998 with the goal of creating a safe online environment for children. The company focuses on helping parents navigate their children's online activities by providing educational resources and software tools. PureSight develops advanced internet content filtering solutions that utilize artificial intelligence to analyze and assess the textual and contextual content of websites. Their products are designed for various markets, including enterprise, education, and internet service providers. Key features include web filtering and instant messaging monitoring, allowing parents to manage and control the content their children encounter while using the internet. Through these tools, PureSight aims to enhance children's online safety and promote responsible internet usage.

Media Publisher

Series A in 2003
Media Publisher, Inc. (MPI) is the leader in Enterprise Video Communication, enabling Fortune 2000 companies to UNIFY content from a wide array of content providers and file types, CREATE live and on-demand video presentations, MANAGE video assets in a scalable and robust EVC platform, and DELIVER video content to an organization's existing network and computing infrastructure. Media Publisher Solutions offer significant value to the enterprise in Corporate Communications, Sales and Channel Enablement, and Engineering/R&D Distance Learning. Many large-scale, international customers have adopted Media Publisher Solutions to drive significant revenue generation benefits across the enterprise. Additionally, Media Publisher leverages past infrasturucture investments to deliver dramatic efficiency-gain and productivity benefits. Business video delivered via the internet is now a reliable and cost-effective communications tool for the enterprise. Corporate networks, video software applications, and enterprise infrastructure have matured to allow companies to broadcast streaming video presentations cost-effectively and easily without expensive proprietary hardware or satellite networks. Far more compelling than audio or web conferences, broadcast video helps companies communicate more effectively, improve productivity, and cut costs. Media Publisher enterprise software eliminates much of the technical complexity involved in creating, broadcasting and managing business video. Their products help large organizations remove IT as a process bottleneck while allowing IT to maintain control of their infrastructure and enabling even non-technical employees to fully utilize business video publishing and management tools. Enterprise-class and fully deployed and tested in eight of the Fortune 50, Media Publisher 4.0 is helping companies make broadcast video communications over IP a mission critical application.

Qumu

Series A in 2003
Qumu Corporation specializes in providing comprehensive tools for enterprises to create, manage, secure, distribute, and measure live and on-demand video content. The company offers an end-to-end solution that includes software licenses, server appliances, software-enabled devices, and a cloud-hosted software-as-a-service platform. In addition to these products, Qumu provides maintenance, support, and professional services. Its solutions cater to a variety of sectors, including banking, finance, insurance, manufacturing, telecom, technology, and healthcare, as well as government entities, through both direct sales and partnerships. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Qumu was formerly known as Rimage Corporation before rebranding in 2013. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from North America, with additional markets in Europe and Asia.

WhiteHat Security

Series B in 2003
WhiteHat Security, Inc. is a prominent provider of application security solutions, operating a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform designed to help enterprises secure their digital operations across various environments, including desktop and mobile applications. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of services, including Dynamic Application Security Testing, which identifies vulnerabilities in web applications, and Static Application Security Testing, which scans source code for security flaws. Additionally, WhiteHat provides Mobile Application Security Testing and e-Learning resources to support security training across organizations. The company's comprehensive offerings also encompass web application security, secure code development, and risk assessment, catering to developers, security professionals, and executives alike. WhiteHat Security has established itself as a leader in the field, recognized for its innovative approach to bridging the gap between security and development, and has received multiple accolades for its contributions to application security testing. As of 2019, WhiteHat operates as a subsidiary of NTT Security Corporation, with regional offices throughout the United States and Europe, as well as operations in Australia.

Tripwire

Series D in 2003
Tripwire is a prominent provider of cybersecurity software tailored for enterprises, industrial organizations, service providers, and government agencies. The company specializes in delivering advanced threat detection, security, and compliance solutions that empower clients to effectively identify, prevent, and respond to cybersecurity threats. Tripwire's offerings include configuration and policy management, file integrity monitoring, vulnerability management, and log intelligence. By leveraging high-fidelity asset visibility and comprehensive endpoint intelligence, Tripwire enhances security automation and facilitates seamless integration within enterprise environments. Through its robust portfolio of enterprise-class security solutions, Tripwire plays a crucial role in safeguarding organizations against evolving cyber threats.

Sapias

Series C in 2003
Sapias is a provider of advanced web-enabled solutions designed for managing enterprise fleets, focusing on improving productivity, security, operating efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The company employs a combination of wireless, GPS, internet, telephony, and database technologies to offer visibility and control to fleet managers. This integration enables organizations to reduce operating costs while enhancing operational effectiveness. Sapias specializes in intelligent, event-driven supply chain execution, utilizing its patented technologies to convert real-time, location-based data into tailored business intelligence. This intelligence can be seamlessly integrated into existing mission-critical backend systems, allowing enterprises to make informed decisions and optimize their fleet management processes.

BitPass

Series A in 2003
BitPass, founded in December 2002, was an online payment system designed for digital content and services. The platform enabled users to deposit funds into an online account, which they could then use to purchase various digital products. Throughout its operation, BitPass formed partnerships with notable companies such as Microsoft, PayPal, the Royal Bank of Scotland, and First Data. However, the company announced its decision to cease operations in January 2007, officially closing on January 26, 2007.

Lefthand Networks

Series C in 2003
LeftHand Networks Inc. specializes in data storage systems and IP-based storage area networks (SAN). The company provides iSCSI SANs that consist of multiple storage nodes integrated into a single system, along with virtual storage systems and evaluation software such as SAN/iQ software. These offerings allow for the aggregation of disparate resources into a unified storage solution. Additionally, LeftHand Networks delivers IT project solutions encompassing disaster recovery and data center virtualization, as well as application solutions for various platforms, including data protection and server applications. The company serves diverse industries such as education, government, financial services, and healthcare, distributing its products through resellers and distributors across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, LeftHand Networks also maintains offices in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. As of 2008, it operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett-Packard Company.

PhatNoise

Series A in 2003
PhatNoise, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, specializes in digital media solutions designed to enhance entertainment experiences within automobiles. The company provides an integrated suite of software, hardware, connectivity, and media technologies tailored for automotive applications. Its product offerings include car audio systems, mobile media front and rear seat entertainment products, MP3 systems, and iPod adapters, alongside innovative technologies such as voice browsing for digital media. By focusing on integrating digital content into vehicles, PhatNoise aims to elevate the consumer entertainment experience on the road.

Axerra Networks

Series B in 2002
Axerra Networks Incorporated is a company specializing in circuit and service emulation solutions over packet access networks. Founded in 1999 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in Moscow, Waltham, Woodbury, and Wanchai, Axerra offers innovative pseudo-wire solutions that allow mobile wireless operators, cable multiple system operators, competitive service providers, and incumbent carriers to effectively extend Internet Protocol (IP), legacy voice, and data services over Ethernet, IP, and MPLS networks. The company's product lineup includes pseudo-wire gateways and access devices that support multiservice capabilities and facilitate service interworking across diverse transport technologies such as Ethernet, MPLS, and WiMAX. Axerra's solutions enable the conversion of various packet access networks to alternatives for traditional time-division multiplexing (TDM) access and layer-2 services. Additionally, the company provides solutions for service convergence, mobile backhaul, and business service delivery, addressing the evolving needs of telecommunications and data service providers.

Digital Envoy

Venture Round in 2001
Digital Envoy, Inc., founded in 1999 and based in Norcross, Georgia, specializes in Internet protocol intelligence technology and geolocation solutions. The company offers a range of services including IP intelligence for targeted online advertising, content localization, local search, and geographic rights management. Digital Envoy serves various industries such as publishing, advertising, gaming, hospitality, financial services, and retail. It operates through two main divisions: Digital Element, which focuses on providing global geolocation data and services, and Digital Resolve, which delivers solutions for securing online accounts and transactions. In 2021, Digital Envoy expanded its capabilities by acquiring Outlogic, a company renowned for its high standards in location data for retail and financial markets. The firm aims to empower businesses to leverage location intelligence and enhance analytics while maintaining user privacy.

Gravitate

Series A in 2001
Gravitate a location-based services platform and application software developer. Gravitate develops enterprise Java based solutions for managing real time locations.

Business Layers

Venture Round in 2000
The company initially planned to raise $20 million. Business Layers develops software designed to determine the equipment needs of employees, ranging from computers to cell phones, and then configures the devices with such things as email, access to CRM applications and software tools. The software also monitors these configurations to limit or expand access, as needed.

Internet Publishing Group

Venture Round in 2000
Internet Publishing Group is a provider of specialized market news and analysis tailored for B2B websites. The company delivers high-quality content services that equip clients with timely pricing data, comprehensive news reports, expert analysis, and professional research. By utilizing multiple channels, Internet Publishing Group aims to enhance the information landscape for businesses, enabling them to make informed decisions in a competitive market.

Tivix

Series A in 2000
Tivix, the industry’s leading on-line marketplace, is revolutionizing the way the television distribution industry buys and sells programming. Our services make the marketing, purchase, sale and delivery of programs easier, faster and less expensive. Backed by top industry experts in television, film and the Internet, Tivix.com has built its formidable lead through personal, hands-on partnerships with distributors and buyers alike. Our mission is to create an unequaled international marketplace for buyers and sellers.

iNest Realty

Venture Round in 2000
iNest Realty is a real estate brokerage firm focused on newly-constructed homes. It provides consumers with a database of new home builders and communities with flexible search options and a network of local field agents to enable individuals to find new homes. iNest Realty was founded in 1997 and is based in Bloomingdale, Illinois, the United States.

eIndia

Venture Round in 2000
eIndia.com is an integrated Internet Platform company delivering content, community and commerce to the millions of people worldwide interested in Indian products and services. The company aims to be the provider of choice for various Internet-related services in India and throughout the world. eIndia.com offers a broad range of Internet products, services and solutions to Internet users, on-line advertisers and web-based enterprises through the integration of its destination network and its web solutions services.

eHome

Series C in 2000
eHome is an online platform that enables the buying and selling of residential real estate. It is based in Mission Viejo, California.

Express Action

Series A in 2000
Express Action enables global e-business by managing the complexity of international trade. With Express Action's integrated, real-time global e-commerce service, any e-business can seamlessly conduct cross-border trade. e-marketplaces, web-enabled supply chains and e-commerce sites all benefit from a service that makes buying and selling on-line around the world as easy as buying from and selling on-line to anyone in your own country.

InfoRocket.com

Series B in 2000
InfoRocket is an online platform designed to connect individuals seeking answers to their questions with those who possess the relevant knowledge. By facilitating a community where information, ideas, and expertise can be exchanged, InfoRocket enables users to engage with one another effectively. This service acts as a bridge, allowing users to find precise answers to their inquiries by matching them with qualified individuals who can provide insights and solutions.

InfoMove

Series A in 2000
Founded in 1998, InfoMove delivers software applications and content for the emerging automotive and mobile computing environments. InfoMove provides a compelling array of Internet services, vehicle monitoring and safety functions, productivity tools and entertainment services, all tailored for use in the automobile. By partnering with leading automotive and handheld device manufacturers, as well as wireless and portal service providers, InfoMove integrates GPS, wireless, Internet and text-to-speech technologies to deliver dynamic Internet capabilities directly to the car.

Coremetrics

Series B in 2000
Coremetrics is a provider of digital marketing optimization solutions and web analytics, focusing on enhancing the effectiveness of online marketing investments for businesses. The company offers a comprehensive platform that delivers insights into customer and prospect behavior, enabling organizations to collaborate intuitively on performance metrics. Additionally, Coremetrics provides a mobile tool that allows users to access marketing metrics on handheld devices, facilitating real-time measurement and improvement of online marketing programs. Through these solutions, Coremetrics aims to support businesses in maximizing their digital marketing efforts and achieving higher returns on investment.

FactCity

Venture Round in 2000
FactCity.com is a fact-finding engine for Internet portals, search engines, and vertical market Web sites. It allows the publishing of publications, press releases, columns, articles, blogs, and other news-related content.

Tripwire

Series B in 2000
Tripwire is a prominent provider of cybersecurity software tailored for enterprises, industrial organizations, service providers, and government agencies. The company specializes in delivering advanced threat detection, security, and compliance solutions that empower clients to effectively identify, prevent, and respond to cybersecurity threats. Tripwire's offerings include configuration and policy management, file integrity monitoring, vulnerability management, and log intelligence. By leveraging high-fidelity asset visibility and comprehensive endpoint intelligence, Tripwire enhances security automation and facilitates seamless integration within enterprise environments. Through its robust portfolio of enterprise-class security solutions, Tripwire plays a crucial role in safeguarding organizations against evolving cyber threats.

Gator.com

Venture Round in 2000
Gator is your smart online companion that fills out forms and remembers passwords.

Business Layers

Series B in 2000
The company initially planned to raise $20 million. Business Layers develops software designed to determine the equipment needs of employees, ranging from computers to cell phones, and then configures the devices with such things as email, access to CRM applications and software tools. The software also monitors these configurations to limit or expand access, as needed.

Bullet Point News

Venture Round in 2000
Bullet Point News Inc., a pioneer in convergence-media.

Dr. Drew

Venture Round in 1999
Dr. Drew Pinsky is a practicing physician, Board Certified in Internal Medicine, and Board Certified in Addiction Medicine. Pinsky is also Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Keck USC School of Medicine. Pinsky starred in the hit reality series Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew which chronicled the struggle for sobriety and the cycle of addictive disorders of a group of celebrities. The sixth installment of the series Rehab with Dr. Drew followed the real-life experiences of everyday people who are struggling with addiction as they undergo detoxification and treatment. In December 2010 Dr. Drew Pinsky joined HLN as the host of his own nightly show Dr. Drew On Call where he continues to attract audiences and explores what makes people do what they do. Dr. Drew is also the host of the nationally syndicated radio show Loveline where he has been taking calls from listeners about love, sex and relationships for over 25 years. Additionally, Pinsky hosts the Dr. Drew Podcast, which is currently the #1 health podcast on iTunes. Dr. Drew also co-hosts the Adam and Dr. Drew Podcast with his former Loveline co-host Adam Carolla. Most recently, Dr. Drew began hosting KABC’s Dr. Drew Live Midday with Mike Catherwood which officially launched January 2015.

eHome

Series B in 1999
eHome is an online platform that enables the buying and selling of residential real estate. It is based in Mission Viejo, California.

Tutor.com

Seed Round in 1999
Tutor.com, Inc. is an online tutoring platform that specializes in providing live, on-demand learning solutions for K-12 and adult learners. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in New York, the company offers personalized, one-on-one tutoring sessions across a wide range of subjects, including math, science, English, social studies, and foreign languages, as well as test preparation for standardized exams like the SAT and ACT. Tutor.com also caters to various educational institutions, including public libraries, schools, community colleges, and U.S. military families, ensuring that its services are accessible to a diverse audience. With a team of over 2,500 professional experts, Tutor.com has delivered millions of tutoring sessions, aiming to enhance educational outcomes and support the academic success of students at all levels. The company operates as a subsidiary of The Princeton Review.

Answers Corporation

Series C in 1999
Answers’ mission is to connect businesses, organizations and consumers with the right answers. The Answers Platform comprises a suite of cloud-based solutions that enable companies to engage their customers throughout the entire customer lifecycle, helping both brands and consumers alike make better-informed decisions about products and services. The key components of the platform - content publisher, customer analytics and advertising solutions via the top-20 comScore site Answers.com - enable brands to engage their customers in dialogue at key moments of their decision-making journey, across multiple channels and devices.

Storactive

Series A in 1999
Storactive specializes in data protection technologies for personal computers and enterprise servers in Europe. The company offers comprehensive solutions, including LiveBackup and LiveBackup Express, which provide automatic data backup, end-user file recovery, and streamlined disaster recovery for distributed laptop and desktop environments. Additionally, Storactive's LiveServ solution addresses vulnerabilities in traditional backup systems by ensuring zero-loss data protection for Microsoft Exchange servers, thus enabling recovery of recent data. The company's flagship technology continuously manages and backs up enterprise and distributed data throughout its entire life cycle, adapting to changes as they occur. Storactive was acquired by Atempo Inc. in March 2006.
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