Gefinor Capital

Gefinor Capital, founded in 2002 and based in Smiths Parish, Bermuda, specializes in providing flexible debt and minority equity financing to growth-oriented companies. The firm adopts a non-traditional investment approach, targeting innovative businesses that leverage new technologies, unique business models, and disruptive distribution systems. With a long-term investment strategy, Gefinor Capital's team dedicates significant resources to support its portfolio companies, fostering collaboration with management teams and shareholders. The firm manages capital through various funds, including two Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs), focusing on sectors such as technology, products, services, and distribution systems.

Reza Akhavan

Founder

Adel Azmeh

Partner, Wealth Management and Family Office Services

William Beckett

General Partner and CFO

Chris Davis

Partner

Cliff Marr

Partner, Wealth Management

Mohamed Ousseimi

Founder

Mimo Ousseimi

Co-Founder

Rob Porell

CFO

37 past transactions

Anokiwave

Series C in 2017
Anokiwave Inc. designs and manufactures integrated circuit solutions, focusing on the wireless communication industry. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company specializes in silicon core chip solutions, including E-band point-to-point radio MMICs, automotive radar solutions, and silicon active antenna quad core ICs. Anokiwave's products are utilized in various applications, such as automotive radar, satellite communication, and active electronically scanned antennas, serving commercial, government, and military markets. By providing low-cost integrated silicon cores and innovative chip architectures, Anokiwave aims to facilitate the rapid adoption of new technologies and reduce system costs, helping clients navigate complex engineering challenges and accelerate time-to-market for advanced solutions.

GoNoodle

Venture Round in 2015
GoNoodle, Inc. is a Nashville-based company that provides interactive games and movement videos designed to engage children in physical activity. Founded in 1999 and rebranded in 2013, GoNoodle offers a platform for teachers and parents to incorporate short, fun activities, such as dancing, stretching, and mindfulness, into daily routines. With approximately 14 million children participating each month, GoNoodle aims to make physical movement enjoyable and accessible both in classrooms and at home, transforming screen time into active time. The company also features an online store selling merchandise like T-shirts and sweatbands, further promoting an active lifestyle. Through its services, GoNoodle helps improve children's behavior and academic performance while fostering a sense of community and engagement.

SocialFlow

Series C in 2015
SocialFlow, Inc. is a New York-based software company that specializes in social media distribution and monetization solutions tailored for publishers and media organizations. Established in 2009, SocialFlow's platform employs advanced algorithms to optimize post timing, relevance, and audience targeting. It identifies high-performing content for amplification through advertising, integrates these posts into platform-specific ad formats, and continuously analyzes audience responses to enhance engagement. The company's technology is utilized by numerous journalists and media companies, allowing them to effectively distribute compelling social content and generate new revenue streams. With a client roster that includes prominent organizations such as Condé Nast, CNN, and the BBC, SocialFlow leverages the vast reach of social networks to maximize the impact of editorial content.

Rheonix

Venture Round in 2015
Rheonix, Inc. is a biomedical device company based in Ithaca, New York, specializing in automated molecular testing solutions. Its main product, the EncompassMDx platform, features customizable molecular diagnostic systems that utilize interchangeable purification, amplification, and detection modules within single-use cartridges. This platform includes various equipment such as a liquid handler, thermal cycler, barcode reader, and an imaging system. The company offers the Rheonix CARD consumable, which automates reagent manipulation through a sophisticated internal fluidic network. Rheonix provides a range of testing solutions, including a COVID-19 test kit and an automated method for DNA extraction and sequencing library preparation. The company's technology serves multiple sectors, including reference and IVD labs, pathology labs, and point-of-care facilities, with applications in infectious diseases, pharmacogenomics, and environmental testing. Founded in 2007, Rheonix aims to enhance diagnostic capabilities across human and veterinary applications as well as food and water safety.

Knoa

Series B in 2014
Knoa Software specializes in performance management solutions aimed at optimizing business operations and enhancing user experiences across enterprise applications such as SAP and Oracle. Its patented Task Mining software provides actionable insights that allow organizations to maximize the value of their software investments while supporting digital transformation initiatives. By delivering end-to-end observability of critical business processes, Knoa enables companies to identify opportunities for process improvement, ensure compliance, and develop automation strategies based on comprehensive user-centric analyses. The company has established a long-term partnership with SAP, which includes the integration of its Task Mining solution with SAP Signavio Process Mining. Knoa's offerings cater to various use cases, including Cloud Migration and employee productivity, and are utilized by numerous corporations and government entities globally. Additionally, Knoa is focused on leveraging generative AI to further enhance business process transformation.

Rheonix

Debt Financing in 2013
Rheonix, Inc. is a biomedical device company based in Ithaca, New York, specializing in automated molecular testing solutions. Its main product, the EncompassMDx platform, features customizable molecular diagnostic systems that utilize interchangeable purification, amplification, and detection modules within single-use cartridges. This platform includes various equipment such as a liquid handler, thermal cycler, barcode reader, and an imaging system. The company offers the Rheonix CARD consumable, which automates reagent manipulation through a sophisticated internal fluidic network. Rheonix provides a range of testing solutions, including a COVID-19 test kit and an automated method for DNA extraction and sequencing library preparation. The company's technology serves multiple sectors, including reference and IVD labs, pathology labs, and point-of-care facilities, with applications in infectious diseases, pharmacogenomics, and environmental testing. Founded in 2007, Rheonix aims to enhance diagnostic capabilities across human and veterinary applications as well as food and water safety.

SciAps

Venture Round in 2013
SciAps, Inc. is a manufacturer of portable material analysis instruments, catering to both domestic and international markets. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, the company specializes in field-hardened devices designed to measure various compounds, minerals, and elements. Its product lineup includes the ReporteR Raman spectrometer for in-field applications, the ObserveR handheld stand-off Raman system for chemical and explosive identification, and PharmaID, a portable system for pharmaceutical validation. Additionally, SciAps offers bench-top spectrometers for academic and industrial use and provides rental options for its instruments. The company serves diverse sectors, including food safety, pharmaceuticals, chemical processing, and law enforcement, through a network of sales representatives and distributors. With a facility in Laramie, Wyoming, SciAps emphasizes the importance of operational efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance in its offerings.

Knoa

Series A in 2012
Knoa Software specializes in performance management solutions aimed at optimizing business operations and enhancing user experiences across enterprise applications such as SAP and Oracle. Its patented Task Mining software provides actionable insights that allow organizations to maximize the value of their software investments while supporting digital transformation initiatives. By delivering end-to-end observability of critical business processes, Knoa enables companies to identify opportunities for process improvement, ensure compliance, and develop automation strategies based on comprehensive user-centric analyses. The company has established a long-term partnership with SAP, which includes the integration of its Task Mining solution with SAP Signavio Process Mining. Knoa's offerings cater to various use cases, including Cloud Migration and employee productivity, and are utilized by numerous corporations and government entities globally. Additionally, Knoa is focused on leveraging generative AI to further enhance business process transformation.

BinOptics

Venture Round in 2011
BinOptics Corporation is a manufacturer of monolithically integrated optoelectronic components, headquartered in Ithaca, New York. Established in 2000, the company specializes in a range of products including directly modulated Fabry-Perot lasers, directly modulated distributed feedback lasers, and ring lasers. Additionally, BinOptics produces custom integrated chips encompassing edge- and surface-emitting lasers, electroabsorption modulators, semiconductor optical amplifiers, beam couplers and splitters, waveguides, and on-chip lenses. Its products are primarily designed for use in data communication and telecommunication applications, such as gigabit Ethernet and passive optical networks (PON), as well as various advanced non-telecommunication applications.

Cel-Fi by Nextivity

Venture Round in 2011
Nextivity is the developer of Cel-Fi, a high tech smart signal booster that greatly improves indoor reception and data rates for wireless devices. Cel-Fi is a carrier-grade, consumer-friendly smart signal booster that maximizes a user’s indoor wireless experience by eliminating in-building dead zones. It can more than quadruple wireless data speeds and eliminate dropped calls for wireless subscribers in their homes or offices by boosting signal strength from one bar to five bars. Cel-Fi is fully compliant with the new Report and Order for signal boosters as defined by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Cel-Fi relies on intelligent, self-organizing algorithms to maximize the area of coverage for users and ensure it does not compromise or interfere with mobile operator networks or impede other subscribers’ signals. Cel-Fi does not require any new equipment or changes to existing network infrastructure, or mobile devices. Recognized for its superior design and effectiveness, Cel-Fi is the only consumer booster authorized and approved by the communications commissions in Australia and the United Kingdom. Cel-Fi is ideal for small and medium-sized businesses and for use in multi-level homes. It provides one of the largest coverage footprints in the market – up to 13,000 square feet – with up to 60 simultaneous calls and up to 42 Mbps high-speed data connections. As a completely plug and play solution, Cel-Fi eliminates the need for external antennas, cables, ladders, and drilling, ensuring that even the most non-technical customer can install the system in a matter of minutes. Cel-Fi have garnered accolades from FierceWireless, CITA, Red Herring, and CONNECT. Cel-Fi Smart Signal Booster. Designed by Nextivity in California.

Wimba

Series A in 2006
Wimba is a provider of collaborative learning software solutions and services to the Further/Higher Education and K-12 markets, as well as Publishing Services and Solutions that are widely adopted in academic publishing.

MobiTV

Series C in 2006
MobiTV, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in cloud-enabled streaming video solutions, allowing operators to launch branded and compliant pay TV services efficiently. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, MobiTV provides managed services for delivering live and on-demand television content across various devices, including mobile devices, tablets, and smart televisions. Its platform supports a seamless viewing experience by enabling users to shift between live and on-demand content while managing playback features such as pause and resume. MobiTV’s solutions cater to IPTV operators and mobile TV service providers, addressing the complexities of delivering video across different networks and devices. The company’s clients include major telecommunications companies, enhancing their ability to provide a comprehensive television experience to consumers. MobiTV was formerly known as Idetic, Inc. before rebranding in 2005.

XAware

Series B in 2006
XAware is an open-source data integration vendor that specializes in creating composite data services. The company offers a suite of tools, including XAware Designer, an Eclipse plug-in that facilitates the design, testing, and deployment of standards-compliant web services and data integration applications. Its XAware Engine enables the management of concurrent web services, while various connectors and adapters help users access and integrate data across applications and business processes. XAware’s solutions are designed to transform data into reusable services for real-time integration, supporting service-oriented architecture and rich Internet applications. The platform adheres to key technical and industry standards, allowing for seamless integration in diverse environments.

BlueSpace Software

Venture Round in 2006
BlueSpace is a small business based in Austin, Texas, specializing in cyber security solutions for mission-critical clouds and networks across defense, intelligence, law enforcement, and commercial sectors. The company offers off-the-shelf cross-domain applications focused on Cyber Situational Awareness, Collaboration, and Analysis. BlueSpace also develops Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) applications that can be cross-domain enabled. Utilizing its proprietary SmartXD technology, BlueSpace creates applications that are faster to develop, easier to certify, and more secure than traditional cross-domain solutions. These SmartXD applications are versatile, operating independently of specific data guards, and capable of accessing and processing various data types, including application data, databases, and tagged data.

GridApp Systems

Series A in 2005
GridApp Systems, Inc. develops and markets database automation software and solutions for managing database infrastructure both in the United States and internationally. The company's key offerings include GridApp Clarity, which facilitates management throughout the database life cycle and automates various tasks within a centralized console, and Patchworks, an automated patch management service that builds, certifies, and delivers patch bundles. Additionally, GridApp provides consulting services related to database automation and Oracle RAC, along with customer installation support. The company caters to a diverse range of industries, including financial services, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, education, eCommerce, and technology. Founded in 2002, GridApp Systems is headquartered in New York, New York and has formed strategic partnerships with major technology firms.

Mimix Broadband

Series C in 2005
Mimix Broadband, Inc. specializes in the design and development of high-performance gallium arsenide (GaAs) semiconductors for a range of applications, including RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave communications. Operating from offices located in Houston, Sydney, Belfast, and Hsinchu, the company leverages its expertise in semiconductor design and communications systems to create advanced products. Mimix offers a diverse product line that caters to leading telecom, satellite, and defense companies globally, providing innovative solutions that meet the demands of modern wireless communications.

zeeWAVES

Venture Round in 2005
zeeWAVES is developing smart solutions for antennas and sofware defined radios (SDR). Antennas for RFID readers, telecom backhaul, WLAN and WIMAX are available.

Silicon Navigator Corporation

Venture Round in 2004
Silicon Navigator was founded with the sole purpose of enabling component software for EDA and Chip Design. All our solutions are Plugin based and enable the integration and assembly of solutions at the customer site without recompilation. The company licenses software at the Source, C++ API (application programming interface), and scripting levels. By leveraging Qt, OpenGL, Tk/TCL, and PyQt/Python, our customers can modify our products or license infrastructure to build their own products. Silicon Navigator has developed the next generation of business models for partnering with its customers. To effectively address today's EDA market requires a range of options from source licensing to products with very simple scripting. Chip Design companies have a variety of needs, requirements, and internal CAD expertise. Silicon Navigator has developed three tiers of licensing models to serve our EDA customers. Silicon Navigator provides solutions that leverage the OpenAccess database, which is publicly OpenSourced and managed by the Si2 consortium. Our solution is a complete graphical framework called RDE which is built on standards like Qt, OpenGL, C++, TCL, and Python. RDE based solutions are used by leading companies for Digital and Custom Design. We provide products, engines, and services in the areas or RTL, Power Analysis, Schematics, Transistor Layout, Floorplaning, Timing.

Metreos Corporation

Series A in 2004
Metreos Corporation, founded in 2001 by Louis Marascio and Mark Richards, specializes in providing an IP telephony development and run-time platform that enables companies to build, deploy, and manage IP telephony applications. The company offers both packaged applications and a comprehensive set of tools for customizing and managing these applications within IP telephony networks. Metreos primarily serves large enterprises that have transitioned from traditional TDM phone systems to Voice-over-IP systems, particularly those utilizing Cisco Systems as their VoIP provider. Since 2004, notable clients such as Lehman Brothers and BearingPoint have utilized Metreos products to tailor their IP telephony solutions, compensating for features that were not carried over from their previous systems. In recognition of the value provided to its large enterprise customers, Cisco acquired Metreos in June 2006 for $28 million, further integrating its capabilities into Cisco's offerings.

MobiTV

Series B in 2004
MobiTV, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in cloud-enabled streaming video solutions, allowing operators to launch branded and compliant pay TV services efficiently. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, MobiTV provides managed services for delivering live and on-demand television content across various devices, including mobile devices, tablets, and smart televisions. Its platform supports a seamless viewing experience by enabling users to shift between live and on-demand content while managing playback features such as pause and resume. MobiTV’s solutions cater to IPTV operators and mobile TV service providers, addressing the complexities of delivering video across different networks and devices. The company’s clients include major telecommunications companies, enhancing their ability to provide a comprehensive television experience to consumers. MobiTV was formerly known as Idetic, Inc. before rebranding in 2005.

Wimba

Venture Round in 2004
Wimba is a provider of collaborative learning software solutions and services to the Further/Higher Education and K-12 markets, as well as Publishing Services and Solutions that are widely adopted in academic publishing.

NetSpend

Venture Round in 2004
NetSpend is a company that specializes in processing and marketing reloadable prepaid debit cards branded with Visa or MasterCard logos. Its primary customer base consists of the unbanked and underbanked population in the United States, estimated to be around 70 million individuals. NetSpend promotes its products as an alternative to cash, credit, and traditional banking relationships. In addition to its core product, NetSpend offers Visa and MasterCard branded gift cards and a travel money card. The company also provides various services to its cardholders, such as direct deposit, savings accounts, bill payment functionality, card-to-card transfers, personal financial management tools, online and mobile account access, overdraft protection, and complimentary insurance coverage through its issuing banks.

Patton Surgical

Venture Round in 2004
Patton Surgical Corporation, founded in 2003 and based in Austin, Texas, specializes in the development and supply of surgical instrumentation specifically designed for laparoscopic procedures. The company focuses on creating innovative surgical implements that cater to the needs of laparoscopic surgeons globally. In 2012, Patton Surgical was acquired by Stryker Endoscopy, further enhancing its capabilities and reach within the medical device industry.

Mimix Broadband

Series B in 2003
Mimix Broadband, Inc. specializes in the design and development of high-performance gallium arsenide (GaAs) semiconductors for a range of applications, including RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave communications. Operating from offices located in Houston, Sydney, Belfast, and Hsinchu, the company leverages its expertise in semiconductor design and communications systems to create advanced products. Mimix offers a diverse product line that caters to leading telecom, satellite, and defense companies globally, providing innovative solutions that meet the demands of modern wireless communications.

Siverion

Venture Round in 2003
SiVerion, Inc. is a provider of web-based interactive engineering data analysis solutions tailored for semiconductor companies. Established in 1998 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, the company specializes in products such as the SiVision Characterization Suite and SiVision Production Monitoring Suite, which facilitate automated characterization analysis and support the silicon verification and production monitoring processes. SiVerion’s offerings help clients identify and resolve challenges that arise during the transition from design to volume production. In addition to its software solutions, the company provides support, training, hosting, and implementation services to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. SiVerion, Inc. has been a subsidiary of LogicVision, Inc. since 2004.

MobiTV

Series A in 2003
MobiTV, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in cloud-enabled streaming video solutions, allowing operators to launch branded and compliant pay TV services efficiently. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, MobiTV provides managed services for delivering live and on-demand television content across various devices, including mobile devices, tablets, and smart televisions. Its platform supports a seamless viewing experience by enabling users to shift between live and on-demand content while managing playback features such as pause and resume. MobiTV’s solutions cater to IPTV operators and mobile TV service providers, addressing the complexities of delivering video across different networks and devices. The company’s clients include major telecommunications companies, enhancing their ability to provide a comprehensive television experience to consumers. MobiTV was formerly known as Idetic, Inc. before rebranding in 2005.

XAware

Series A in 2002
XAware is an open-source data integration vendor that specializes in creating composite data services. The company offers a suite of tools, including XAware Designer, an Eclipse plug-in that facilitates the design, testing, and deployment of standards-compliant web services and data integration applications. Its XAware Engine enables the management of concurrent web services, while various connectors and adapters help users access and integrate data across applications and business processes. XAware’s solutions are designed to transform data into reusable services for real-time integration, supporting service-oriented architecture and rich Internet applications. The platform adheres to key technical and industry standards, allowing for seamless integration in diverse environments.

Carmichael Training Systems

Venture Round in 2002
Carmichael Training Systems, established in 2000, is a leader in the endurance coaching industry, offering a range of innovative products, services, and content designed to enhance athletic performance. The company provides professional coaching and assessment services that cater to endurance athletes of all levels. Their offerings include personalized coaching assistance, training camps, fitness assessments, and nutrition plans, all aimed at inspiring athletes to achieve improved performance. Carmichael Training Systems has a proven track record, producing numerous champions across various sports and age groups, which underscores its reputation and effectiveness in the field of endurance training.

Kionix

Venture Round in 2002
Kionix, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacturing of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) and inertial sensors, providing a variety of products including accelerometers and gyroscopes for applications in consumer electronics, automotive, health and fitness, and industrial sectors. Their offerings encompass 6-axis accelerometer/gyroscope devices tailored for high-performance requirements and a range of sensor fusion software solutions that enhance system performance by integrating data from multiple sensors. Kionix's products are integral to diverse applications such as augmented reality, gesture recognition, navigation, and motion-based gaming. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Ithaca, New York, Kionix operates MEMS fabrication facilities and test centers in both Ithaca and Kyoto, Japan. Since becoming a subsidiary of Rohm Co., Ltd. in 2009, the company has solidified its position as a leader in the global marketplace for MEMS inertial sensor technology.

MobiTV

Venture Round in 2001
MobiTV, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in cloud-enabled streaming video solutions, allowing operators to launch branded and compliant pay TV services efficiently. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, MobiTV provides managed services for delivering live and on-demand television content across various devices, including mobile devices, tablets, and smart televisions. Its platform supports a seamless viewing experience by enabling users to shift between live and on-demand content while managing playback features such as pause and resume. MobiTV’s solutions cater to IPTV operators and mobile TV service providers, addressing the complexities of delivering video across different networks and devices. The company’s clients include major telecommunications companies, enhancing their ability to provide a comprehensive television experience to consumers. MobiTV was formerly known as Idetic, Inc. before rebranding in 2005.

NetSpend

Venture Round in 2001
NetSpend is a company that specializes in processing and marketing reloadable prepaid debit cards branded with Visa or MasterCard logos. Its primary customer base consists of the unbanked and underbanked population in the United States, estimated to be around 70 million individuals. NetSpend promotes its products as an alternative to cash, credit, and traditional banking relationships. In addition to its core product, NetSpend offers Visa and MasterCard branded gift cards and a travel money card. The company also provides various services to its cardholders, such as direct deposit, savings accounts, bill payment functionality, card-to-card transfers, personal financial management tools, online and mobile account access, overdraft protection, and complimentary insurance coverage through its issuing banks.

Genesant AI

Venture Round in 2000
Genesant.ai specializes in developing natural language understanding (NLU) artificial intelligence platforms that offer software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications in disease management, food commerce, and diet and nutrition services. The company provides an online publishing system that helps clients create dynamic digital versions of their diet and fitness media products. This system offers personal health data and analytics, allowing developers to identify foods, display nutritional content, and retrieve Universal Product Codes (UPCs) based on customers' conversational descriptions of their eating habits, grocery purchases, and restaurant orders. Through these innovations, Genesant.ai aims to enhance the accessibility and understanding of nutrition and health-related information for users.

Gurubooks

Seed Round in 2000
Gurubooks.com is a publisher based in Castlegregory, Ireland, specializing in concise illustrated guides across a range of topics and hobbies. Their offerings include a variety of subjects such as famous quotations, nursery rhymes, country guides, guitar lessons, foreign languages, travel, and birthday celebrations. The platform provides educational resources in several languages, including Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Japanese. In addition to their standard guides, Gurubooks.com also offers a corporate publishing service known as Custom Gurus, which involves creating tailored publications to meet specific marketing objectives for clients. This service is designed to assist businesses in launching new products, increasing market share, repositioning brands, celebrating significant events, and training staff. The company's approach includes thorough analysis and consultation to develop content that resonates with the target audience.

Beenz.com

Series B in 2000
Beenz.com is an online platform that operates as a digital currency designed to engage and retain online consumers. It allows users to earn currency by completing various forms and activities on its website, which in turn accumulates points and rewards. These earned points can then be used as a form of payment on other sites for purchasing products. By providing a unique currency system, Beenz.com aims to enhance the online shopping experience and incentivize consumer participation in the digital marketplace.

Shopnlist

Venture Round in 2000
SHOPNLIST is a information technology company at New York,New York,United States

SNAZ.com

Series A in 2000
SnazCom is an information technology consulting firm for small and medium-sized businesses. It also builds complete local and remote storage solutions with automatic backup systems to ensure your data remains secure and available quickly in the event of a disaster.

Volaris Advisors

Venture Round in 2000
Volaris Advisors is a financial services firm specializing in volatility management for a diverse clientele that includes individuals, trusts, foundations, banks, and money managers. The firm offers a range of services such as portfolio advisory, single stock yield enhancement, and structured investment products, with a minimum investment requirement of $50 million for customized offerings designed for banks and broker-dealers. Additionally, Volaris provides Nova®, a volatility-management software tailored for financial advisors, featuring various modules to enhance their investment strategies. Headquartered in New York City, Volaris also maintains an office in Chicago.
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