gener8tor

Gener8tor is a nationally recognized accelerator firm based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, founded in 2012. It invests in high-growth startups across various sectors, including software, IT, e-commerce, and life sciences. Gener8tor runs a 12-week accelerator program three times a year, selecting five startups per cohort to receive $100,000 each, along with a comprehensive mentorship experience. The firm leverages a robust network of mentors, technologists, corporate partners, angel investors, and venture capitalists to foster startup growth. Additionally, Gener8tor manages a venture capital fund that aims to invest in multiple companies, primarily within the software and technology sectors. As a member of the Global Accelerator Network, Gener8tor has achieved GOLD-tier status in the U.S. based on rankings from the Seed Accelerator Rankings Project, underscoring its commitment to supporting entrepreneurial endeavors.

Doug Applegate

Managing Director

Jeff Boeh

Managing Director

Maggie Brickerman

Partner

Elizabeth Caven

Managing Director

Precious Drew

Managing Director

YaaJoy Engel

Managing Director

Ryan Jeffery

Managing Director

Ryan Jeffrey

Senior Managing Director

Joe Kirgues

Co-Founder

Past deals in Midwestern US

Blip Energy

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Blip Energy specializes in sustainable energy storage solutions aimed at helping renters reduce their electricity expenses. The company develops an affordable, plug-and-play battery system that integrates artificial intelligence to manage household energy usage effectively and provide essential backup power during outages. By creating a distributed network of Internet of Things (IoT) batteries at the grid edge, Blip Energy enhances grid stability and supports utility operators in managing peak demand. Their innovative approach not only optimizes energy costs for users but also contributes to a smarter and more efficient energy grid.

PT Nurse

Pre Seed Round in 2021
PT Nurse is a mobile app that offers nurse recruiting and healthcare facility staffing solutions. Their app provides easy shift scheduling, integrated support, shift updates, custom billing, and verified clock-in features.

4Degrees

Seed Round in 2021
4Degrees AV Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in relationship management software designed to enhance professional networking. Founded in 2017, the firm’s platform utilizes machine learning to help users identify and strengthen key professional connections. By categorizing important contacts, 4Degrees aims to democratize access to social capital, making it easier for clients to find suitable candidates for various roles, whether within their organization or externally. The software integrates seamlessly with existing enterprise applications, catering to sectors such as venture capital, private equity, mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, commercial real estate, and consulting. Through its innovative approach, 4Degrees seeks to empower professionals and improve their ability to activate their networks when needed.

CrossKudi

Pre Seed Round in 2021
CrossKudi is a blockchain-based platform that focuses on facilitating international money transfers, particularly for immigrants. The company has developed an online payment gateway that leverages blockchain technology to provide users with an affordable, instant, and secure method for cross-border transactions. By enabling users to accept, process, and disburse money efficiently, CrossKudi aims to simplify the financial transfer process for individuals navigating the complexities of sending funds internationally.

Tip a ScRxipt

Seed Round in 2021
Tip a ScRxipt is a mobile payment service dedicated to assisting vulnerable communities by enabling people to cover the costs of medical prescriptions. The company has developed an application that allows users to send or request funds specifically for medical expenses, including prescribed medications, medical supplies, and equipment at pharmacies. This service facilitates financial support among friends and family, ensuring that individuals can more easily manage their medical bills and access necessary healthcare resources. By focusing exclusively on pharmacies, Tip a ScRxipt combines technological innovation with social responsibility to address critical health-related financial challenges.

Compel

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Manufacturer of cleaning product named intended to be used on both skin and surfaces. The product is safe, effective, and long-lasting and with benefits that include preventing skin infections, eliminating odors, and keeping surfaces sanitary, enabling customers to use the product and restore their skin and also act as a safeguard for equipment and fabrics.

Earnest

Pre Seed Round in 2021
At Earnest Earth, we partner with farmers to turn their agricultural waste into proprietary engineered fertilizer that increases crop yields. By managing waste, we save farmers time, space, and help them generate additional income while making a greener and cleaner world. Our patent-pending bioreactors (agricultural waste converters) use composting (heat: kill pathogens), vermicomposting (earthworms: remove heavy metals, infuse microbes), microbes (microorganisms), and machine learning to engineer biofertilizers that increase crop yields (promoting drought resistance, pathogen suppression, and improving soil quality).

Full Reign

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Full Reign, founded in 2020 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, operates a recommendation platform focused on hair-care products. The company specializes in formulating sustainable hair care solutions tailored for wavy to curly hair types. By providing alternatives that simplify the hair routine, Full Reign aims to enhance the customer experience while minimizing environmental impact through its innovative packaging and refill processes. This approach not only reduces costs for consumers but also promotes responsible hair care practices.

AION Prosthetics

Pre Seed Round in 2021
AION Prosthetics develops a prosthetic system designed to provide an adjustable, durable, and affordable future for amputees. The company's unique approach to robotics and socket design creates an adjustable system that starts at the residual limb. AION Prosthetics was founded in 2021 and based in Lincoln, Nebraska.

AION Prosthetics

Pre Seed Round in 2021
AION Prosthetics develops a prosthetic system designed to provide an adjustable, durable, and affordable future for amputees. The company's unique approach to robotics and socket design creates an adjustable system that starts at the residual limb. AION Prosthetics was founded in 2021 and based in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Bumper

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Bumper makes investing more engaging and accessible for Gen Z teenagers. Bumper has taken a traditional custodial investment account, typically built for and run by the parents, and put the focus on younger teenagers. Kids are able to find companies and ETFs they want to own, learn about the security through news articles and analysis, and request the trade. Bumper also gives the account sponsor, typically parents or guardians, safety guardrails and controls to encourage healthy investing habits.

Tip a ScRxipt

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Tip a ScRxipt is a mobile payment service dedicated to assisting vulnerable communities by enabling people to cover the costs of medical prescriptions. The company has developed an application that allows users to send or request funds specifically for medical expenses, including prescribed medications, medical supplies, and equipment at pharmacies. This service facilitates financial support among friends and family, ensuring that individuals can more easily manage their medical bills and access necessary healthcare resources. By focusing exclusively on pharmacies, Tip a ScRxipt combines technological innovation with social responsibility to address critical health-related financial challenges.

FANTM

Seed Round in 2020
FANTM develops an AI-based and wearable neuro-computer interface for gesture sensing. The wearable is a battery-powered, non-invasive sensor array that is easily worn by the user to wirelessly transmit measurements of neuromuscular activity and motion. It enables users to interact with their computers and other systems intuitively, powered by sensor fusion and machine learning. The FANTM development platform is designed for professionals and hobbyists alike to drive controls in games, powered prosthetics, VR, teleoperation, and more. It was co-founded in 2020 by Finn Kuusisto and Ezra Boley in Madison, Wisconsin.

Lucendity

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Lucendity is a loan comparison shopping service founded in 2020 by Tanya Ferrell in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The company operates an online lending platform that simplifies the loan selection process for consumers by providing access to a variety of financing products, including personal loans, residential mortgages, education loans, and auto loans. Users can apply for loans by submitting personal information, and upon credit approval, Lucendity connects them with multiple lending partners. This allows borrowers to choose from different financing options that align with their financial goals and values, thereby enhancing their ability to secure suitable loan deals.

Castle One

Seed Round in 2020
Castle One operates a cybersecurity platform focused on empowering small businesses. The platform simplifies complex cybersecurity features into easily understandable and actionable steps, allowing small enterprises to effectively safeguard their devices, passwords, and emails. By making cybersecurity accessible, Castle One aims to enhance the protection of vital digital assets for smaller organizations.

TCARE

Series A in 2020
TCARE, Inc. is a provider of a caregiver support software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution designed to prevent caregiver burnout. The company's cloud-based platform enables care professionals to assess the risk factors associated with family caregiver burnout and recommend timely interventions. TCARE's technology has demonstrated its effectiveness by saving significant costs for agencies such as the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, which reported over $10 million in savings through a pilot program that delayed nursing home admissions for caregivers by 18 to 24 months. By partnering with government and healthcare entities, TCARE focuses on helping family caregivers manage their responsibilities while allowing their loved ones to age in place. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.

RealityBLU

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
RealityBLU is a developer of a self-service design platform that empowers non-technical marketers to create and publish augmented reality (AR) experiences for AR-enabled devices. By offering an intuitive interface and streamlined workflow, RealityBLU removes the technical barriers typically associated with implementing and measuring AR content, enabling marketers to engage customers more effectively. The platform provides organizations with complete ownership and control over their AR assets, messaging, and strategies, allowing them to execute marketing campaigns without the need for coding skills. With over 420 users and a revenue growth of three times year-over-year, RealityBLU is establishing itself as a significant player in the B2B augmented reality space.

NEER

Convertible Note in 2020
NEER is a comprehensive integrated real time water management platform. The Platform uses Machine Learning, to model and assess the risk condition of drinking water distribution mains, sewer and stormwater collection systems.

Full Reign

Convertible Note in 2020
Full Reign, founded in 2020 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, operates a recommendation platform focused on hair-care products. The company specializes in formulating sustainable hair care solutions tailored for wavy to curly hair types. By providing alternatives that simplify the hair routine, Full Reign aims to enhance the customer experience while minimizing environmental impact through its innovative packaging and refill processes. This approach not only reduces costs for consumers but also promotes responsible hair care practices.

Last Lock

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Last Lock, founded in 2019 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, specializes in manufacturing secure smart locks that enhance the functionality of traditional mechanical lock systems for homes and businesses. By integrating electronic sensors into smart cylinders, the company enables the scanning and storage of physical key profiles, allowing owners to manage, track, and grant access digitally. Last Lock's products offer various access methods, control over entry points, and self-powered battery cylinders, providing efficient installation solutions for users seeking improved security.

Cloudux

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Cloudux, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2019 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It specializes in developing a software platform designed to simplify the creation, management, and deployment of code within multi-cloud environments. This platform enables software engineers, even those without extensive cloud development knowledge, to efficiently build and deploy serverless and containerized applications across various cloud providers. By eliminating the risk of vendor lock-in, Cloudux empowers users to operate flexibly in distributed networks, enhancing productivity and streamlining the coding process.

Alive & Well

Pre Seed Round in 2019
A direct-to-consumer startup that sells sustainable hair care products specifically for people with wavy and curly hair. Its kit includes reusable bottles for their hair products, and every month users receive refills in the mail.

Altin Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Developing a machine monitoring solution that enables manufacturers to monitor the performance of manufacturing equipment in real time for predictive maintenance. Its first product, Altin Links, allows manufacturers to capture electrical, mechanical, optical and other data from their machines and send the data to the cloud.

Tango

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Tango’s suite of applications provides data and analytics to alcohol brands by leveraging proprietary data from consumers’ purchases at their favorite bars and breweries. Alcohol brands unlock insights on consumer preferences and purchasing behavior. Bars and breweries increase sales and save on processing fees. Consumers benefit from a seamless and secure purchasing process.

ilixer

Pre Seed Round in 2019
ilixer creates nutritionally-complete meals providing an optimal ratio of macronutrients and micronutrients from actual food. ilixer sells direct-to-consumer and wholesale through select retailers. ilixer is a Cincinnati-based, Delaware C-Corporation. Executive Summary available upon request.

OnRamp Insurance Accelerator

Convertible Note in 2019
OnRamp Insurance Accelerator the accelerator for insurance innovation.

Y Translator

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Y Translator, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing speech-to-text translation software. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a platform that automates video closed captioning and translation using artificial intelligence. Its services include natural language processing to replicate the work of professional captioners, along with features such as auto-translation, auto-save, auto-punctuation, and various export options. By enhancing the accessibility of video content, Y Translator enables content creators to significantly increase their influence and revenue on multimedia-sharing platforms.

Fiveable

Convertible Note in 2019
Fiveable, Inc. is an educational technology company founded in 2018 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It operates an interactive social learning platform designed specifically for Advanced Placement (AP) students and teachers. The platform facilitates engagement through live-streamed lessons, interactive discussions, and supportive communities, allowing students to connect with peers and educators. Fiveable offers resources across various subjects, including history, social science, STEM, and languages, to enhance academic and social-emotional learning. By fostering collaboration and interaction, Fiveable aims to create a dynamic educational environment that supports both teaching and learning outside of traditional classroom settings.

Lumanu

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Lumanu, Inc. is a digital marketing platform that connects companies with brand ambassadors, focusing on the creator economy. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Oakland, California, with an additional office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Lumanu offers several solutions to facilitate collaboration between brands and creators. Its SocialCert solution enables influencers to share content and usage rights with marketers, while Content Manager allows for easy ingestion of influencer content. SmartBoost generates advertisements using influencer-created content, enhancing marketing effectiveness. Lumanu streamlines business transactions and payments for creators, ensuring they earn more and receive payments promptly. For businesses, the platform reduces friction in accessing exclusive creator intellectual property and first-party data, ultimately improving return on investment.

Fiveable

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Fiveable, Inc. is an educational technology company founded in 2018 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It operates an interactive social learning platform designed specifically for Advanced Placement (AP) students and teachers. The platform facilitates engagement through live-streamed lessons, interactive discussions, and supportive communities, allowing students to connect with peers and educators. Fiveable offers resources across various subjects, including history, social science, STEM, and languages, to enhance academic and social-emotional learning. By fostering collaboration and interaction, Fiveable aims to create a dynamic educational environment that supports both teaching and learning outside of traditional classroom settings.

Norton Hurley

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Norton Hurley is an e-commerce platform based in Spearfish, South Dakota, dedicated to providing adult diapers and other incontinence supplies. Founded by David Woodbury, the company offers monthly and tailored subscription services that deliver absorbent briefs directly to customers' homes. This approach not only ensures easy access to essential products for individuals facing incontinence but also aims to reduce the stigma associated with the condition. By focusing on convenience and discretion, Norton Hurley addresses the personal care needs of its clients, enhancing their quality of life.

Pear Commerce

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Pear simplifies retail marketing by connecting CPG advertisements directly with retailers. Pear brings your digital marketing to life by adding a call to action. Consumers can purchase a product or claim an offer right from the ad, and Pear takes care of creating the connection to a local retailer who can fulfill the transaction. Pear collects your consumer’s information, so you’ll know your customers and their purchasing behavior better, while driving more sales for your products.

SteamChain

Seed Round in 2018
SteamChain.io, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides usage-based financing solutions as hardware-as-a-service for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The company specializes in the development and deployment of smart contracts, which facilitate multi-party agreements to manage financing, operations, service, and warranties for machines and devices. By leveraging blockchain technology, SteamChain allows OEMs to receive payments based on the productivity of their machines throughout their lifecycle, enhancing the long-term financial benefits for OEMs while aligning their incentives more closely with those of their customers.

PAXAFE

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Paxafe, Inc. specializes in developing innovative hardware and software solutions for packaging that enhance the security and traceability of high-value shipments. Founded in 2018 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company offers Internet of Things-enabled products that monitor and protect against theft and chain-of-custody failures in various sectors, including jewelry, electronics, and pharmaceuticals. Paxafe's comprehensive platform aggregates real-time parcel data, facilitating data-driven shipping insurance and enabling shippers and insurers to manage and salvage at-risk shipments effectively. By leveraging telematics and predictive analytics, Paxafe enhances risk management in supply chains, allowing for the automation of claims processes and improving operational efficiencies for businesses involved in B2B logistics.

SnapShyft

Seed Round in 2018
The SnapShyft Labor Marketplace is a Staffing-as-a-Service software and mobile app connecting food service and food manufacturing businesses with fully vetted & experienced professionals, on-demand. We help fill shifts fast— combining the best attributes of the gig-economy and HR Tech while eliminating bias and discrimination in the process. As the #1 rated most reliable staffing solution in the market the SnapShyft platform is generating positive socio-economic outcomes through empowering businesses to staff-on-the-fly, and tens of thousands of essential workers to have full flexibility to generate income as needed, and the community at large.

Noirefy

Funding Round in 2018
Noirefy is a digital platform focused on enhancing diversity within the workforce by connecting underrepresented job candidates with employment opportunities. The platform employs a referral and proprietary scoring model to streamline the hiring process for corporations, helping them attract and retain diverse talent. By facilitating connections between qualified minority professionals and companies, Noirefy aims to increase racial and gender diversity in the workplace. The platform not only assists users in expanding their professional networks but also seeks to address the disparities in hiring practices, ensuring that qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds have greater access to interviews and job placements globally.

Virtue Analytics

Seed Round in 2018
Virtue Analytics Inc. is a boutique consulting firm that focuses on business management consulting and data analytics. Established in 2013 and headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, with additional offices in the United States and India, the company offers a range of services including predictive analytics, marketing promotional campaigns, sales forecasting, and network modeling. Virtue Analytics utilizes a data analytics platform that leverages various data science and engineering tools to generate real-time business intelligence reports. By combining data modeling expertise with industry knowledge, the firm captures information from social media, census data, and publicly available sources to provide clients with advanced business insights. Additionally, it supports clients throughout the design, development, data modeling, testing, and customer education phases of project implementations.

Cellular EMT

Seed Round in 2018
Cellular EMT is a startup specializing in the repair of smart devices, including phones and tablets. The company offers a range of services such as screen repair, battery replacement, water damage restoration, and both simple and complex data recovery. Its on-demand mobile repair service allows customers to request repairs online, providing real-time updates on the technician's location. This approach enables users to have their devices repaired conveniently, wherever they are, streamlining the repair process and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Ease

Seed Round in 2018
Ease, Inc. is a software company that specializes in process performance solutions and freelance management platforms. The company's offerings include tools for manufacturing and service providers, such as an auditing and inspection platform that streamlines processes and reduces administrative burdens, as well as electronic work instruction tools that allow for the easy dissemination of operational plans to users via computers or mobile devices. Additionally, Ease provides a Freelance Management System, a cloud-based solution that helps businesses manage their independent contractors and access top-tier talent, including software developers, designers, and digital strategists. Founded in 1986 and based in Mission Viejo, California, the company serves a diverse range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, electronics, and retail, while also offering deployment, certification, and training services to enhance operational performance.

Advocatia

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Advocatia Solutions, Inc. is a provider of benefit advocacy and enrollment software aimed at helping hospitals and employers support uninsured and underinsured patients in accessing available benefits. Founded in 2016 and based in Lake Bluff, Illinois, Advocatia offers a range of tools, including Benefit Screening, Benefit Text, and Benefit Triage, which facilitate the navigation of healthcare options. By partnering with Advocatia, hospitals can reduce bad debt, enhance internal workflows, and establish an audit trail for enrollment processes. The platform streamlines the financial assistance process, enabling healthcare organizations to effectively engage and enroll patients in programs that improve health outcomes and reduce costs, thus promoting better access to care for individuals after hospital discharge.

TCARE

Seed Round in 2018
TCARE, Inc. is a provider of a caregiver support software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution designed to prevent caregiver burnout. The company's cloud-based platform enables care professionals to assess the risk factors associated with family caregiver burnout and recommend timely interventions. TCARE's technology has demonstrated its effectiveness by saving significant costs for agencies such as the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, which reported over $10 million in savings through a pilot program that delayed nursing home admissions for caregivers by 18 to 24 months. By partnering with government and healthcare entities, TCARE focuses on helping family caregivers manage their responsibilities while allowing their loved ones to age in place. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.

GenoPalate

Seed Round in 2018
GenoPalate, Inc. offers personalized nutrition advice. It takes saliva samples from customers, analyzes the DNA, and then produces personalized nutrition recommendations based on their genes and responses to a lifestyle and health questionnaire. The company also sells DNA test kits and existing DNA data through its online platform. GenoPalate, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Swannies

Seed Round in 2018
Swannies Footwear, LLC is a lifestyle brand specializing in golf apparel and footwear, based in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. The company offers a diverse range of products, including sandals, polos, outerwear such as quarter zips and hoodies, hats, and various accessories like backpacks and flags. Notably, Swannies is recognized for introducing the world's first soft spike golf sandal. The brand aims to provide comfortable and innovative golf wear suitable for various occasions at an affordable price. All products are available through the company's online marketplace, catering to the needs of golf enthusiasts seeking stylish and functional apparel.

GenoPalate

Seed Round in 2018
GenoPalate, Inc. offers personalized nutrition advice. It takes saliva samples from customers, analyzes the DNA, and then produces personalized nutrition recommendations based on their genes and responses to a lifestyle and health questionnaire. The company also sells DNA test kits and existing DNA data through its online platform. GenoPalate, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Quench Medical

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Quench Medical is developing a novel aerosol platform technology to deliver medicine into deep areas of the lung with unprecedented efficiency to greatly increase efficacy in treating pulmonary airway diseases. The primary application of this technology is an inhaled chemotherapy medication to treat lung cancer by directly targeting lung tumors and minimizing systemic toxicity.

Part Analytics

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Part Analytics offers an AI-powered strategic sourcing solution that enhances direct material sourcing for enterprises. By integrating internal data with market and community information, the platform provides actionable insights aimed at optimizing costs, improving efficiency, and reducing supply chain risks. It continuously identifies opportunities for savings and risk mitigation, enabling procurement and engineering professionals to make informed decisions. Part Analytics has demonstrated the potential to save enterprise clients an average of 20% on direct material costs, positioning itself as a valuable tool for organizations looking to leverage data for competitive advantage in supply chain management.

P4 Infrastructure

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
P4 Infrastructure core focus is sustainable and connected infrastructure.

Oncata

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Oncata is an online platform designed to connect brands with authentic content creators and on-camera talent from around the world. It serves as a community casting and user-generated content hub, offering features that facilitate the development of photo, video, and commercial advertising campaigns. The platform includes a talent database that allows clients to find and book individuals for their projects, promoting diversity and authenticity in media representation. By providing opportunities for individuals and families globally, Oncata aims to inspire a more inclusive and varied portrayal in advertising and storytelling.

Kaleidoscope

Seed Round in 2018
Kaleidoscope Group PBC is a Minneapolis-based company that specializes in providing a cloud-based software platform for designing, building, and managing scholarship programs. The platform connects scholarship funders with students, facilitating a streamlined marketplace that matches qualified candidates with tailored scholarship opportunities. By offering a comprehensive scholarship management solution, Kaleidoscope allows various organizations and individuals, including fund leaders, artists, entrepreneurs, and professionals, to effectively administer and host their scholarship initiatives. Founded in 2016 by Gregory Dehn, Kaleidoscope Group aims to create a frictionless experience in scholarship management.

FactoryFix

Seed Round in 2017
FactoryFix is a platform based in Chicago, Illinois, that connects manufacturing companies with a network of qualified skilled workers, including engineers, machinists, and maintenance technicians. Founded in 2015, FactoryFix offers a managed marketplace that streamlines the hiring process for full-time and part-time positions, as well as contract and temporary roles. The platform not only provides access to vetted labor resources but also includes tools for generating job listings, vetting candidates, and offering salary insights. By facilitating connections between manufacturers and skilled labor, FactoryFix enhances the efficiency of workforce management in the manufacturing sector.

Ideawake

Seed Round in 2017
Ideawake provides an easy to use innovation platform combined with programs, services, and expertise that supports the innovation program. Its SaaS idea management platform enables employers to (1) solicit and crowdsource ideas of employees, customers, and vendors to reduce costs, generate additional revenue and engage employees, (2) evaluate and select the best ideas, and (3) manage the implementation of those ideas. It aims to empower brands with the tools, processes, and connections they need to transform employees into innovators and their ideas into measurable impact. Ideawake was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Keyo

Seed Round in 2017
Keyo AI Inc. is a technology company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California. It specializes in providing an innovative platform for apartment rentals, offering a zero brokerage fee structure aimed at small-to-medium-sized landlords with property portfolios ranging from 20 to 5,000 units. In addition to its rental services, Keyo has developed a biometric identification system that utilizes contactless palm scanning technology. This system creates a unique, encrypted key based on the distinct internal vein structure of an individual's palm, allowing users to unlock doors, make payments, and access various services securely and conveniently. By prioritizing privacy and data security, Keyo aims to deliver a user-friendly experience while ensuring that raw biometric information is not stored or misused.

SteamChain

Pre Seed Round in 2017
SteamChain.io, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides usage-based financing solutions as hardware-as-a-service for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The company specializes in the development and deployment of smart contracts, which facilitate multi-party agreements to manage financing, operations, service, and warranties for machines and devices. By leveraging blockchain technology, SteamChain allows OEMs to receive payments based on the productivity of their machines throughout their lifecycle, enhancing the long-term financial benefits for OEMs while aligning their incentives more closely with those of their customers.

GenoPalate

Pre Seed Round in 2017
GenoPalate, Inc. offers personalized nutrition advice. It takes saliva samples from customers, analyzes the DNA, and then produces personalized nutrition recommendations based on their genes and responses to a lifestyle and health questionnaire. The company also sells DNA test kits and existing DNA data through its online platform. GenoPalate, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

SmartImplantSystems

Seed Round in 2017
SmartImplantSystems is a medical device company involved in the development of sensor-driven spine implants for the treatment of chronic back pain. In January 2014, Dr. Nazmi Peyman, a pain specialist, invented and patented the technology. In 2016 Dr. Peyman and Dr. Omid Souresrafil, an internal medicine doctor and medical device startup expert, founded the company to provide more advanced real solutions for long-term back pain sufferers. These are patients who have had little or no success with other pain management treatments. Once approved, we will offer patients relief to undertake simple daily tasks free of their discomfort. Patients can then live normal lives, free of the debilitating pain associated with spinal cord injuries and arthritis.

Errund

Seed Round in 2017
Errund, Inc. operates an online platform that connects users with qualified cleaning and service professionals for residential and commercial needs. Founded in 2012 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, Errund offers its services in multiple cities, including Chicago, Indianapolis, Columbus, Milwaukee, Kansas City, Omaha, Minneapolis, and Des Moines. The platform emphasizes quality by ensuring that all professionals are background-checked and aims to deliver a high level of customer satisfaction.

ParqEx

Seed Round in 2016
ParqEx, LLC is a technology company based in Chicago that specializes in connecting owners of private parking spaces with individuals seeking parking in various major cities, including Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. Founded in 2014, ParqEx offers a community-based application that facilitates the renting and finding of parking spots on an hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly basis. The company also provides ParqEx Access+, a solution that enables residents and authorized visitors to open garage doors via their smartphones, enhancing management capabilities for property managers and condo boards. Additionally, ParqEx offers GuestParq, a service aimed at improving the parking experience for guests and tenants. Through these platforms, ParqEx seeks to maximize the value of underutilized private parking spaces and streamline their management.

Amulet

Seed Round in 2016
Allergy Amulet Inc. is a Madison, Wisconsin-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in the manufacturing and sale of consumer food allergen sensors. Its flagship product, the Allergy Amulet, is recognized as the world's smallest and fastest device for testing food for common allergens, providing results in seconds. Designed for portability, it can be conveniently carried on a keychain, necklace, or wristband, allowing users to maintain safety while enjoying meals. With food allergies affecting approximately 32 million Americans and millions more worldwide, Allergy Amulet aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals with food allergies or intolerances. The company serves a diverse clientele, including families, individuals, and businesses, addressing the critical need for rapid allergen detection in everyday situations.

ThirdPartyTrust

Convertible Note in 2016
ThirdPartyTrust offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) vendor management platform that enables organizations to assess and manage vendor risk effectively. The platform requires vendors, such as IT service providers and consultants, to create a comprehensive profile that includes security audits, insurance certificates, and compliance documentation. This centralized repository allows vendors to share their information with all enterprise clients, facilitating collaboration on risk assessments and the collection of necessary certifications. The platform streamlines communication between companies and their vendors, helping clients gather data on third parties and monitor cyber threats over time. By providing tools for risk management and oversight, ThirdPartyTrust empowers organizations to mitigate risks associated with their vendor relationships.

Exit 7C

Angel Round in 2016
Exit 7C Inc. is a digital retailer specializing in fuel and gas delivery services. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company operates a website and mobile application that enables users to sign up for gas delivery. Additionally, Exit 7C sells fuel at branded pumps located at traditional gas stations. The company serves various cities, including Milwaukee, St. Louis, Fort Wayne, Columbus, Houston, Durham, and San Diego. Beyond fuel delivery, Exit 7C also focuses on mobile payment solutions, fleet management, fuel management, and maintenance management, utilizing technology to enhance the efficiency of its services for transportation fleets.

Curate

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Curate is a civic intelligence company based in Madison, Wisconsin, specializing in Web Scraping as a Service. Founded in 2016, Curate develops data mining software that employs artificial intelligence to analyze public municipality meeting minutes and agendas. This platform is designed primarily for the construction industry, enabling general contractors and vendors to identify upcoming projects and track local government discussions. By providing a comprehensive database and customized reports, Curate empowers organizations to monitor risks and uncover opportunities within thousands of municipalities across the United States. Its technology enhances engagement with local governments, helping users stay informed about relevant policies and initiatives.

Exit 7C

Seed Round in 2016
Exit 7C Inc. is a digital retailer specializing in fuel and gas delivery services. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company operates a website and mobile application that enables users to sign up for gas delivery. Additionally, Exit 7C sells fuel at branded pumps located at traditional gas stations. The company serves various cities, including Milwaukee, St. Louis, Fort Wayne, Columbus, Houston, Durham, and San Diego. Beyond fuel delivery, Exit 7C also focuses on mobile payment solutions, fleet management, fuel management, and maintenance management, utilizing technology to enhance the efficiency of its services for transportation fleets.

Dattus

Seed Round in 2016
Dattus, Inc. is a technology company based in Indianapolis, Indiana, focused on developing a platform that provides real-time access to critical machine data for various industrial sectors. The platform integrates hardware and software solutions, including sensor technologies for monitoring temperature, vibration, pressure, and other key parameters. Dattus Connect serves as a plug-and-play hub that uploads sensor data to a cloud-based database, while Dattus Intelligence offers data analytics to translate this information into actionable insights. The company's solutions are designed to improve asset utilization and operational efficiency, supporting machine owners, service providers, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in reducing downtime and enhancing safety. Dattus serves a diverse range of industries, including manufacturing, energy generation, oil and gas, and biotech, among others. Originally known as Bearing Analytics, Inc., the company rebranded in 2014 and has since positioned itself as a key player in the advancement of smart machinery and the industrial internet.

YachtLife

Seed Round in 2016
YachtLife Technologies, Inc. develops YachtLife, a mobile application that enables yacht owners to charter their luxury yachts. The company’s application allows its users to find and book yachts. It serves customers primarily in Nassau, Bahamas; Chicago, Illinois; Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Newport, Rhode Island; Ibiza, Spain; Cannes, France; and The Hamptons and New York, New York. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

GrocerKey

Venture Round in 2016
GrocerKey, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing e-commerce solutions for grocery retailers. Founded in 2014 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, GrocerKey offers a comprehensive platform that includes a mobile-optimized e-commerce store, a management dashboard for real-time oversight of store operations, and a mobile application designed for efficient order fulfillment. By combining advanced e-commerce technology with operational expertise, GrocerKey enables brick-and-mortar retailers to enhance their digital presence and engage better with customers. The platform facilitates effective management of product merchandising, order tracking, and fulfillment processes, helping retailers to modernize their operations and build profitable online businesses.

Admit Sensei

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Admit Sensei offers personalized consulting services to prospective MBA students in getting admissions to prestigious universities.

Amulet

Seed Round in 2016
Allergy Amulet Inc. is a Madison, Wisconsin-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in the manufacturing and sale of consumer food allergen sensors. Its flagship product, the Allergy Amulet, is recognized as the world's smallest and fastest device for testing food for common allergens, providing results in seconds. Designed for portability, it can be conveniently carried on a keychain, necklace, or wristband, allowing users to maintain safety while enjoying meals. With food allergies affecting approximately 32 million Americans and millions more worldwide, Allergy Amulet aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals with food allergies or intolerances. The company serves a diverse clientele, including families, individuals, and businesses, addressing the critical need for rapid allergen detection in everyday situations.

23VIVI

Seed Round in 2016
23VIVI’s online marketplace offers rare and limited edition digital art. 23VIVI utilizes blockchain technology to issue cryptographic certificates of authenticity for each piece of art.

Exis

Seed Round in 2016
Exis is a SaaS platform that allows developers to write secure, reusable, and understandable codes to communicate with services in the cloud. It is a backend toolkit for modern developers. It standardizes modern technologies and best practices that programmers can write more powerful applications in less time with less errors. The company helps developers and companies write codes with less effort without compromising on performances. Any developer can benefit from tools and infrastructure, but apps that communicate over the internet can leverage the most functionality. Exis is a U.S.-based company that was founded in 2015 by Dale Willis.

23VIVI

Convertible Note in 2016
23VIVI’s online marketplace offers rare and limited edition digital art. 23VIVI utilizes blockchain technology to issue cryptographic certificates of authenticity for each piece of art.

Modern Movement

Convertible Note in 2015
Modern Movement Inc. is a company based in Madison, Wisconsin, that specializes in developing innovative balance training products designed for both sports and everyday activities. The company offers a range of products, including M-Board 1.0 and 1.1, roll-boards, M-beams, medicine balls, and balance stands, which facilitate the progression of balance training. Additionally, Modern Movement is pioneering a patented system that measures and enhances balance through a smartphone application with three modes: Play, Train, and Measure. This system can function as a game controller, fitness tool, or physical therapy device. The company's first-generation products are available through its online store and are also distributed by over 100 retailers, aiming to deliver advanced solutions for improving balance and stability.

Prescribe Nutrition

Seed Round in 2015
Prescribe Nutrition, Inc. is a wellness and nutrition company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, founded in 2013. It provides innovative, on-demand nutrition and wellness counseling, moving away from traditional one-on-one approaches. The company offers interactive programs and subscription services designed to empower users with knowledge on how to eat effectively, addressing chronic health conditions, food sensitivities, and weight management. Prescribe Nutrition's platform includes curated meal plans, daily modules, and community support, fostering accountability and ongoing engagement. The company's freemium model, which features a 20-day interactive program, serves as an entry point to its subscription services. Additionally, Prescribe Nutrition operates corporate wellness programs and can white label its software, leveraging unique user data for future growth.

OpenHomes

Seed Round in 2015
OpenHomes Inc. operates a residential real estate platform that facilitates the buying and selling of homes, primarily in Wisconsin. The platform connects qualified buyers and sellers, providing them with secure and immediate access to view properties in person, mimicking the experience of an open house. OpenHomes streamlines the transaction process by allowing users to communicate and negotiate directly, minimizing reliance on agents and reducing transaction costs. Additionally, the platform supports users with essential services related to paperwork, negotiation, and drafting, ensuring a transparent and comfortable experience for both parties involved in the real estate transaction.

AltusLearn

Seed Round in 2015
AltusLearn operates an online educational platform tailored for healthcare professionals, offering a wide range of continuing medical education courses and webinars. Founded in 2012 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, the platform enables healthcare workers, including physicians and nursing staff, to access various courses in specialties such as internal medicine, compliance, emergency medicine, and soft skills. Its cloud-based learning management system allows users to stream courses from any device, facilitating the management and reporting of licensing and certification requirements. AltusLearn serves both individual professionals, assisting them in tracking their professional license needs and skill development, and healthcare facilities, helping to ensure workforce compliance and enhance team skills. Additionally, the AltusProducers program supports course producers in expanding their reach and increasing revenue through collaboration with AltusLearn.

Bright Cellars

Seed Round in 2015
Bright Cellars Inc. operates an online wine subscription service that personalizes wine selections for its members. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company employs a questionnaire and customer feedback to understand individual tastes and preferences. Using a machine-learning algorithm, Bright Cellars generates tailored wine recommendations that are shipped monthly to subscribers, helping them discover and refine their wine palate. The service also includes options for gifting wine, making it accessible for users to share their experience with friends. Bright Cellars aims to educate and inspire a new generation of wine enthusiasts through a curated and transformative wine experience.

GrocerKey

Seed Round in 2015
GrocerKey, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing e-commerce solutions for grocery retailers. Founded in 2014 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, GrocerKey offers a comprehensive platform that includes a mobile-optimized e-commerce store, a management dashboard for real-time oversight of store operations, and a mobile application designed for efficient order fulfillment. By combining advanced e-commerce technology with operational expertise, GrocerKey enables brick-and-mortar retailers to enhance their digital presence and engage better with customers. The platform facilitates effective management of product merchandising, order tracking, and fulfillment processes, helping retailers to modernize their operations and build profitable online businesses.

Rentable

Venture Round in 2015
Rentable is an internet company that specializes in providing a web-based platform that allows its users to conduct an online internet apartment search. The company was established in 2011 and is based in Madison, Wisconsin.

AltusLearn

Seed Round in 2015
AltusLearn operates an online educational platform tailored for healthcare professionals, offering a wide range of continuing medical education courses and webinars. Founded in 2012 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, the platform enables healthcare workers, including physicians and nursing staff, to access various courses in specialties such as internal medicine, compliance, emergency medicine, and soft skills. Its cloud-based learning management system allows users to stream courses from any device, facilitating the management and reporting of licensing and certification requirements. AltusLearn serves both individual professionals, assisting them in tracking their professional license needs and skill development, and healthcare facilities, helping to ensure workforce compliance and enhance team skills. Additionally, the AltusProducers program supports course producers in expanding their reach and increasing revenue through collaboration with AltusLearn.

Passage

Seed Round in 2015
Passage Inc. is a company based in Detroit, Michigan, that specializes in providing a web and mobile application for ticketing and payments, allowing businesses to sell tickets both online and at the door. Founded in 2014, Passage focuses on niche event verticals, offering category-specific branding and features to enhance the user experience. Their platform is designed for small to mid-sized events, enabling users to book tickets through secure online payments. Notably, Passage has developed specialized solutions such as HauntPay, tailored for the haunted attraction industry, which exemplifies their commitment to meeting the unique needs of various event categories.

Bright Cellars

Seed Round in 2015
Bright Cellars Inc. operates an online wine subscription service that personalizes wine selections for its members. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company employs a questionnaire and customer feedback to understand individual tastes and preferences. Using a machine-learning algorithm, Bright Cellars generates tailored wine recommendations that are shipped monthly to subscribers, helping them discover and refine their wine palate. The service also includes options for gifting wine, making it accessible for users to share their experience with friends. Bright Cellars aims to educate and inspire a new generation of wine enthusiasts through a curated and transformative wine experience.

GrocerKey

Pre Seed Round in 2015
GrocerKey, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing e-commerce solutions for grocery retailers. Founded in 2014 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, GrocerKey offers a comprehensive platform that includes a mobile-optimized e-commerce store, a management dashboard for real-time oversight of store operations, and a mobile application designed for efficient order fulfillment. By combining advanced e-commerce technology with operational expertise, GrocerKey enables brick-and-mortar retailers to enhance their digital presence and engage better with customers. The platform facilitates effective management of product merchandising, order tracking, and fulfillment processes, helping retailers to modernize their operations and build profitable online businesses.

Men's Style Lab

Convertible Note in 2014
Men's Style Lab, Inc. is an online concierge service specializing in men's fashion in the United States. Founded in 2014 and based in Des Moines, Iowa, the company offers a platform that allows men to curate their clothing needs by selecting a variety of products, including shirts, tees, sweaters, pants, shoes, blazers, outerwear, and accessories. Users can provide their preferences, receive their chosen items, and easily return any unwanted products. By combining convenience with personalized style guidance, Men's Style Lab aims to help men enhance their wardrobe and look their best.

Modern Movement

Seed Round in 2014
Modern Movement Inc. is a company based in Madison, Wisconsin, that specializes in developing innovative balance training products designed for both sports and everyday activities. The company offers a range of products, including M-Board 1.0 and 1.1, roll-boards, M-beams, medicine balls, and balance stands, which facilitate the progression of balance training. Additionally, Modern Movement is pioneering a patented system that measures and enhances balance through a smartphone application with three modes: Play, Train, and Measure. This system can function as a game controller, fitness tool, or physical therapy device. The company's first-generation products are available through its online store and are also distributed by over 100 retailers, aiming to deliver advanced solutions for improving balance and stability.

Men's Style Lab

Angel Round in 2014
Men's Style Lab, Inc. is an online concierge service specializing in men's fashion in the United States. Founded in 2014 and based in Des Moines, Iowa, the company offers a platform that allows men to curate their clothing needs by selecting a variety of products, including shirts, tees, sweaters, pants, shoes, blazers, outerwear, and accessories. Users can provide their preferences, receive their chosen items, and easily return any unwanted products. By combining convenience with personalized style guidance, Men's Style Lab aims to help men enhance their wardrobe and look their best.

Modern Movement

Seed Round in 2014
Modern Movement Inc. is a company based in Madison, Wisconsin, that specializes in developing innovative balance training products designed for both sports and everyday activities. The company offers a range of products, including M-Board 1.0 and 1.1, roll-boards, M-beams, medicine balls, and balance stands, which facilitate the progression of balance training. Additionally, Modern Movement is pioneering a patented system that measures and enhances balance through a smartphone application with three modes: Play, Train, and Measure. This system can function as a game controller, fitness tool, or physical therapy device. The company's first-generation products are available through its online store and are also distributed by over 100 retailers, aiming to deliver advanced solutions for improving balance and stability.

Beekeeper Data

Seed Round in 2014
Beekeeper Data, founded in 2013 and based in Dallas, Texas, develops a web-based software platform designed to facilitate data collaboration and integration within organizations. The platform allows both executives and non-technical employees to interact with complex data efficiently. Key features include Email Reports for sending visual reports, Query Workbench for collaborative data querying, and Self Service Reports for customizing user forms to execute data queries. Additionally, the software offers Easy Auditing to track data queries and resulting datasets. By enabling the creation of reusable and scalable reporting components, Beekeeper Data alleviates the burden of data management from IT resources, making it accessible for all users. The company began rolling out its first product to paid beta customers in late 2014.

ReviewTrackers

Seed Round in 2014
ReviewTrackers is a customer feedback software company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The platform is designed to help businesses measure and enhance the customer experience by collecting review data from various sites. It provides tools for generating new reviews, responding to customer feedback, and gaining valuable insights to inform decision-making. Key features include review notifications, a centralized management dashboard, reporting and analytics, and consumer engagement surveys. By enabling enterprises to listen to their customers and understand their needs, ReviewTrackers assists organizations in saving time and resources while focusing on improving customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Datica

Venture Round in 2014
Datica is a cloud-based healthcare platform established in 2013 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company specializes in facilitating clinical data exchange for highly regulated industries, particularly in healthcare. Datica's platform enables developers to implement cloud-based user management, secure messaging, and data storage without the complexities of server configuration. This functionality supports the integration of electronic health records (EHR) and ensures compliance with industry regulations. Datica serves a diverse clientele, ranging from mid-to-late-stage startups to Fortune 100 companies, helping them manage sensitive information effectively while streamlining their operations and enhancing data interoperability.

AkitaBox

Pre Seed Round in 2014
AkitaBox is a leading facility management software and implementation services provider dedicated to improving the way people manage the buildings they occupy. Founded in 2015, AkitaBox currently supplies accurate data and management tools to over 200 million square feet of educational, healthcare, and governmental organizations in the United States.

Project Foundry

Seed Round in 2014
Project Foundry is a SaaS-based solution for managing project-based learning for grades K-12. It manages the workflow of teachers and students to plan, assess, report, and showcase project-based learning. It works with various students and teachers across schools in the United Sattes. Project Foundry originated in the mid-1990s with a Milwaukee-based non-profit called Homeboyz Interactive. It is a product of [Keystone Insights] (https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/keystone-insights).

Edison DC Systems

Seed Round in 2014
EDCS Power designs and builds equipment that improves end to end power efficiency in data centers. EDCS captures the energy savings of direct current (DC) over alternating current (AC) while addressing space and scalability costs traditionally associated with DC systems. EDCS’s patent-pending, modular AC to DC converter racks deliver more power more efficiently to IT server equipment. EDCS improves system reliability and increases operator safety. EDCS’s proprietary technology is the only direct current solution that can be implemented at the rack, row, or entire building level.

Men's Style Lab

Seed Round in 2014
Men's Style Lab, Inc. is an online concierge service specializing in men's fashion in the United States. Founded in 2014 and based in Des Moines, Iowa, the company offers a platform that allows men to curate their clothing needs by selecting a variety of products, including shirts, tees, sweaters, pants, shoes, blazers, outerwear, and accessories. Users can provide their preferences, receive their chosen items, and easily return any unwanted products. By combining convenience with personalized style guidance, Men's Style Lab aims to help men enhance their wardrobe and look their best.

Edison DC Systems

Seed Round in 2014
EDCS Power designs and builds equipment that improves end to end power efficiency in data centers. EDCS captures the energy savings of direct current (DC) over alternating current (AC) while addressing space and scalability costs traditionally associated with DC systems. EDCS’s patent-pending, modular AC to DC converter racks deliver more power more efficiently to IT server equipment. EDCS improves system reliability and increases operator safety. EDCS’s proprietary technology is the only direct current solution that can be implemented at the rack, row, or entire building level.

Driblet

Seed Round in 2014
Driblet Labs, Inc., founded in 2014 in Monterrey, Mexico, specializes in developing sensor-driven, Wi-Fi-enabled technologies for managing piped liquids. With a founding team that boasts over 25 years of combined experience in high-tech and entrepreneurial sectors, Driblet Labs emerged after winning the AngelHack Hackathon in Silicon Valley. The company’s flagship product, the Driblet Smart Liquid Meter, provides users with innovative tools to conserve, monitor, and control liquid usage effectively. Driblet Labs was also a participant in the inaugural TechCrunch Hardware Battlefield Competition at CES in Las Vegas and was part of the 2014 Winter generation of the Gener8tor accelerator program based in Madison, Wisconsin.

ReviewTrackers

Seed Round in 2014
ReviewTrackers is a customer feedback software company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The platform is designed to help businesses measure and enhance the customer experience by collecting review data from various sites. It provides tools for generating new reviews, responding to customer feedback, and gaining valuable insights to inform decision-making. Key features include review notifications, a centralized management dashboard, reporting and analytics, and consumer engagement surveys. By enabling enterprises to listen to their customers and understand their needs, ReviewTrackers assists organizations in saving time and resources while focusing on improving customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Keystone Insights

Seed Round in 2014
Keystone Insights offers software development and strategic and operational services for small to mid-size businesses. The company offers a collaborative workflow and reporting platform for project-based K-12 learning.

OpenHomes

Seed Round in 2013
OpenHomes Inc. operates a residential real estate platform that facilitates the buying and selling of homes, primarily in Wisconsin. The platform connects qualified buyers and sellers, providing them with secure and immediate access to view properties in person, mimicking the experience of an open house. OpenHomes streamlines the transaction process by allowing users to communicate and negotiate directly, minimizing reliance on agents and reducing transaction costs. Additionally, the platform supports users with essential services related to paperwork, negotiation, and drafting, ensuring a transparent and comfortable experience for both parties involved in the real estate transaction.

Docalytics

Seed Round in 2013
Docalytics Inc. is a cloud-based platform designed to enhance marketing and sales communication for B2B professionals. Established in 2012 and based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Docalytics enables companies to optimize their marketing documents, such as whitepapers and case studies, by providing detailed analytics and tracking tools. This platform allows marketers to gain insights into how their content performs, including which pages attract the most attention and where potential customers lose interest. Additionally, it integrates with existing marketing and sales automation systems, facilitating seamless data flow. For sales teams, Docalytics offers the capability to track email attachments, notifying users when recipients engage with their content. This functionality is accessible directly within the user's Gmail or Outlook inbox, ensuring that marketing teams receive usage reports on the effectiveness of sales collateral. In 2016, Docalytics became a subsidiary of Contently Inc.

Optyn

Seed Round in 2013
Optyn is an email marketing software platform designed to simplify marketing for small businesses. Founded in 2013 in Chicago by Louis Morales, Alen Malkoc, and Gaurav Gaglani, the platform provides user-friendly, automated tools that assist businesses in acquiring and engaging their customers. Optyn's services enable business owners to determine effective messaging, create, schedule, and send email campaigns while ensuring that consumers receive emails only from merchants they have chosen. This focus on ease of use and customer preference makes Optyn a valuable resource for small enterprises looking to enhance their marketing efforts.
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