Private Equity Round in 2023
PhonePe is a mobile payments app that allows users to transfer money instantly to anyone, by using just their mobile number. The company aims to make digital payments so easy, safe, and universally accepted that people never feel the need to carry cash or cards again. Its online payment system is based on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and a digital wallet. PhonePe strives to make commerce a seamless experience for both customers and businesses.
Job by job, Jobber is transforming the way home services are delivered. Jobber provides technology that helps small businesses across 50 different industries, including lawn care, HVAC, residential cleaning, tree care, and more, better connect with customers, grow their businesses, and compete against giant corporations. Unlike manual processes and single feature apps, Jobber’s platform streamlines and automates daily operations, replacing duplicate entry and repetitive tasks with tailored automation. Since launching, businesses using Jobber have serviced over 10 million people in more than 43 countries, delivering over $6 billion annually, and growing, in services to their customers. The company was recently recognized as the second fastest growing software company in Canada by Canadian Business’ Growth 500 and named a 2019 Best Workplaces in Technology™ and for millennials by Great Place to Work®.
Immunocore Limited is a biotechnology company specializing in the discovery and development of innovative T cell receptor-based therapeutics aimed at treating cancer, viral diseases, and autoimmune disorders. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Abingdon, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Conshohocken, the company has developed a proprietary technology platform that enables the engineering of T cell receptors (TCRs) linked to antibody fragments. This expertise has led to the advancement of IMCgp100, a bi-specific immunotherapeutic currently undergoing clinical trials for metastatic melanoma. Immunocore's focus on addressing diseases with significant unmet medical needs underscores its commitment to advancing novel treatment options.
Conexa Saude is a digital platform that promotes the connection of patients and healthcare professionals through technology. With Conexa Saude's telemedicine platform it is possible to break distances, humanize medical care, and democratize health.
Conexa Saude aims to help in preventive medicine and, using technology, lead solutions of Telemedicine all over the country, shortening distances, promoting medical networking and democratizing health care access.
Grove Collaborative, Inc. is an online retailer based in San Francisco, California, specializing in natural home and personal care products. Founded in 2012, the company provides a wide range of items, including household cleaners, personal care products, and baby and pet supplies. Its product offerings encompass laundry detergents, dish soaps, deodorants, shampoos, hand sanitizers, and various other essential items designed to enhance everyday living. Grove Collaborative aims to simplify the shopping experience for consumers seeking eco-friendly options for their homes and families. Originally established as ePantry LLC, the company rebranded to its current name in April 2016.
Private Equity Round in 2022
EcoVadis operates a platform that provides sustainability ratings, intelligence, and collaborative performance improvement tools specifically designed for supply chain management. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company serves a diverse range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, finance, electronics, beauty, and consumer packaged goods. EcoVadis has established itself as a trusted partner for procurement teams in over 300 multinational organizations, helping them mitigate risks and drive innovation in sustainable procurement. The platform offers user-friendly sustainability scorecards that deliver detailed insights into environmental, social, and ethical risks across 198 purchasing categories in 155 countries. With a team of 600 professionals from 45 nationalities, EcoVadis combines expertise in sustainability with advanced technology to facilitate meaningful change in global supply chains. The network includes more than 55,000 businesses, enabling them to assess, collaborate, and enhance their sustainability performance effectively.
Devo, Inc. is a cloud-native platform specializing in centralized log management and security analytics. The company offers a comprehensive enterprise log management solution that enables organizations to collect and analyze machine data from various sources, facilitating insights into applications, infrastructure, and business systems through real-time dashboards and alerts. Devo's product suite includes Devo Data Operations for data collection and management, Devo Service Operations for monitoring complex applications, and Devo Machine Learning Workbench for data science teams. These tools support various use cases, including threat detection, centralized log management, and monitoring in complex environments. Devo serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, retail, telecommunications, and software as a service providers. Founded in 2011 and originally named Logtrust, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Madrid, Spain.
Ultima Genomics is unleashing the power of genomics at scale. Ultima Genomics drives the scale of genomic information to enable unprecedented advances in biology and improvements in human health. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Newark, California.
Modulr Finance Limited is a fintech company that specializes in providing an API-driven payments platform designed for digital businesses. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in Edinburgh and Dublin, Modulr offers a range of services, including automated payment processes and customer account management. The platform allows businesses to automate their payment flows, integrate payments into their existing systems, and develop new payment products using a single API. With direct access to the Bank of England, Modulr aims to facilitate fast and efficient payment experiences that meet the demands of digital customers. The company's solutions enable businesses to streamline their operations, launch innovative services, and scale effectively.
Evisort Inc. is an AI-powered contract management company founded in 2016 by researchers from Harvard Law and MIT. The company has developed an application that automates the analysis and management of contracts, enabling users to seamlessly upload, access, and search documents. Evisort's solution utilizes advanced AI to extract and classify key provisions, allowing users to identify risks and monitor compliance with various clauses, such as indemnification and confidentiality. The platform serves a diverse range of professionals, including attorneys, procurement officers, finance experts, and operations managers, by transforming unstructured contract data into searchable information. By streamlining contract workflows and facilitating better data organization, Evisort helps organizations reduce costs and enhance their business operations. The company is headquartered in San Mateo, California.
Biofourmis is a biotechnology company that augments personalized care and therapies using digital therapeutics. The company discovers, develops, and delivers clinically validated software-based therapeutics to enable better outcomes for patients. These solutions include advanced tools for clinicians to deliver personalized care and cost-effective solutions for payers.
Biofourmis was founded in 2015 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
ThreatLocker, Inc. is a cybersecurity company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Maitland, Florida. The company specializes in providing tools that safeguard businesses from unauthorized software intrusions, including ransomware, malware, and viruses. ThreatLocker employs a zero trust policy approach, granting businesses significant control over which applications can run on their systems. Its solutions are designed for any organization with managed or internal IT departments and feature a policy engine that allows for granular permissions regarding application access. This includes the ability to permit access for a limited time and automatically block applications after the policy expires. ThreatLocker Monitor maintains detailed audits of application usage and data interactions, alerting administrators to unusual activities that may indicate potential threats. Unlike traditional antivirus software, ThreatLocker does not rely on known virus signatures but instead uses a complex set of rules to prevent the execution of unauthorized code, enhancing the security posture of organizations.
Acesso Digital Tecnologia Da Informacao S.A. is a Brazilian company specializing in biometric authentication, digital onboarding, and paperless solutions. Established in 2003 and headquartered in São Paulo, the company offers services such as Acesso BIO, Acesso RH, and Acesso Sign, catering primarily to the banking, fintech, retail, e-commerce, and telecom sectors. Acesso Digital focuses on enhancing document and process management through its advanced facial recognition and identification technologies, aiming to streamline workflows among businesses, government entities, and clients. Recognized for its innovative approach, Acesso Digital has also been acknowledged as one of the best IT companies to work for in Brazil.
Javara Inc. is an integrated research organization based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, that specializes in providing clinical research services to healthcare organizations. Founded in 2018 by Jennifer Byrne, the company focuses on enhancing the clinical research experience and increasing access to clinical trials for both healthcare providers and patients. Javara offers a comprehensive range of services, including clinical trial support for biopharmaceutical companies and contract research organizations, as well as patient engagement initiatives. The organization aims to alleviate the administrative burdens associated with clinical trial management at the practice level, thereby enabling more physicians and patients to participate in research. Through strategic marketing and alignment with population health initiatives, Javara serves as a central point of contact between pharmaceutical companies and clinical research organizations.
Jüsto is an online delivery-only grocery store chain that offers a wide range of fruits, vegetables, meat products, beauty products, and house supplies that can be delivered at every consumers' doorstep. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Mexico City.
Private Equity Round in 2022
NationsBenefits® is a leading supplemental benefits company that provides managed care organizations customized healthcare management solutions based on clinically focused interventions that maximize quality and deliver value-based outcomes.
Doctolib is an online booking platform and management software provider for doctors in Europe working with 65 000 health practitioners, present in 1 300 health facilities. 25 million patients visit Doctolib website and mobile app every month. For doctors, Doctolib is a full-range service to improve bookings management, reduce no-show and bring new patients to your office. For patients, Doctolib is a free online service to find a nearby health practitioner and book doctor or dentist appointments 24/24 and 7/7 within a few clicks. Founded in 2013, Doctolib is based out of Paris, France.
Typeform S.L., founded in 2012 and based in Barcelona, Spain, offers a web-based platform designed to facilitate information collection and sharing in a conversational manner. The platform allows users to create engaging online forms, including surveys, polls, quizzes, and job applications, in multiple languages. Typeform serves a diverse clientele, including market researchers, recruiters, educators, and marketers, by providing tools that enhance user interaction and improve data collection. By prioritizing design and user experience, Typeform aims to transform the often mundane task of filling out forms into a more enjoyable and effective process. The company's mission is to make digital interactions more human, helping brands connect with their audiences in meaningful ways.
Branch is a financial technology company that partners with employers to provide hourly workers with accessible banking services. It aims to help employees manage their finances by offering a zero-fee bank account, free instant access to earned wages, and auto-budgeting tools. This service not only assists employers in attracting and retaining talent but also reduces costs associated with traditional payment methods like paper checks and paycards. By positioning itself as a financial wellness benefit, Branch addresses the needs of working Americans, promoting financial growth and stability.
RelianceHMO is a technology-driven health insurance company focused on providing affordable and reliable insurance solutions for the average African. The company aims to make health insurance more accessible by integrating telemedicine with data science, which helps streamline the process and reduce costs. Through its innovative approach, RelianceHMO addresses the challenges of the healthcare system in Africa, ensuring that more individuals can gain access to necessary medical services.
Bold Media, Inc. owns and operates an internal blog platform for knowledge and ideas that automatically get pushed to the appropriate channel and keeps everyone in the loop. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.
Private Equity Round in 2022
O9 Solutions is a cloud-based business management platform powering digital transformations of integrated planning and operations. It is a provider of digital management platforms for visibility, analytics, planning, collaboration, and continuous improvement of decision making processes across sales, supply chain, product innovation, and integrated business planning.
O9 Solutions was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Private Equity Round in 2022
Based in Seattle, Washington, A Place for Mom is dedicated to helping families navigate the process of finding established, safe, and cost-effective senior care. As the largest senior living referral information service in the United States, A Place for Mom has guided thousands of families through the process of finding senior care. Using its nationwide network of more than 18,000 providers of senior living services, the company helps families find care and housing options that meet their needs and empowers them to make informed decisions. Working under the principle of delivering individualized, local, expert guidance to families seeking senior care opportunities, A Place for Mom was launched in the summer of 2000. The company was founded by three professionals, including a former senior housing executive with more than 15 years of experience. Receiving more than 60,000 inquiries from family members per month, A Place for Mom has been named one of the fastest-growing firms in the United States. One-on-one, comprehensive guidance is provided by A Place for Mom staff, helping families explore elder care and senior housing choices, including assisted living, nursing homes, retirement communities, memory care, and respite and residential home care. In addition, A Place for Mom works to connect families with facilities serving individuals who have been diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. A Place for Mom is paid by its participating communities and care providers, therefore the service is offered at no charge to families.
Beijing Harmay Lexiang Technology Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells cosmetics and skin care products. The company distributes skin and beauty care products of other brands, such as ICONIC LONDON, dermalogica, BOTANIST, and SG79|STHLM. It sells its products through its stores in Shanghai, Beijing, and Chengdu, China; and Hong Kong. Beijing Harmay Lexiang Technology Co., Ltd. was founded in 2013 and is based in Beijing, China.
Pixis operates a marketing cloud platform designed to enhance the performance of brands' marketing campaigns through innovative data utilization. Founded in 2019 and based in Wilmington, Delaware, the company offers a suite of AI-driven solutions that streamline the marketing process. Its Creative AI tool allows brands to design and analyze campaigns, while the Targeting AI solution leverages user data from social media for effective audience targeting. Additionally, the Optimization AI component provides advanced campaign execution and real-time monitoring to maximize performance. With a focus on collaboration among marketing professionals, Pixis integrates various proprietary AI models within its ecosystem, enabling customers to implement data-driven strategies effectively. The company is part of Aiquire Inc., which also oversees its subsidiary, Leapus Technologies, in India.
Spendesk SAS is a spend management software company based in Paris, France, founded in 2016. It offers a range of financial solutions designed for small and medium-sized businesses, including Mastercard cards for offline expenses and single-use virtual cards for online payments. Spendesk provides a centralized dashboard that allows finance teams to gain real-time insights into spending, manage approvals, and automate receipt capture, thereby enabling decentralized operational spending while maintaining control and visibility. Additionally, the platform assists employees in managing expenses and invoices through both a website and mobile app. Spendesk's tools aim to streamline the expense management process, saving time for finance teams and enhancing the overall experience of employees when handling corporate spending.
Third Harmonic Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative treatments for severe allergies and inflammation. The company is focused on creating first-in-class oral small-molecule inhibitors targeting the KIT receptor, which plays a crucial role in the survival and function of mast cells—key immune cells involved in allergic responses. Its lead product candidate, THB001, is designed to provide selective inhibition of KIT, while another candidate, THB335, aims to address multiple mast cell-driven inflammatory diseases affecting the skin, respiratory system, and gastrointestinal tract. Through its research and development efforts, Third Harmonic Bio seeks to advance the management of inflammatory diseases, enhancing patient outcomes and quality of life.
Back Market operates an online marketplace that connects consumers with companies specializing in the restoration of used electronic gadgets. The platform facilitates the sale of certified and guaranteed refurbished devices, enabling users to purchase quality products at lower prices. With a focus on promoting the use of refurbished goods, Back Market offers a one-stop shopping experience that includes warranties and customer support. Despite its significant growth, particularly in the U.S. market, the overall sales of used gadgets remain modest compared to those of new devices.
Paying employees has never been easier. PayFit allows SMEs to easily manage the pay and leave of their employees.
In 2015, the observation was simple: no employer was satisfied with the solutions used to manage the pay of its employees. No solution allowed a company to manage payroll quickly and without prior expertise. No solution answered automatically and securely to the French administrative complexity. There was no solution to centralize all the issues related to employee management on a single tool. No solution offered an intuitive and user-friendly interface for the employer but also for the employee.
Private Equity Round in 2021
Restore Cryotherapy is a retail provider of health and wellness services. The company provides whole body and localized cryotherapy, IV drip therapy, stretch therapy, cryo skin and cryo facials, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, infrared saunas, compression therapy, and micronutrient testing. In its efforts to make wellness treatments more affordable and accessible for everyone, Restore is dedicated to helping as many people as possible feel better so they can do more of what they love. Restore Cryotherapy was launched in 2015 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
Incode Technologies Inc. is a digital identity company specializing in biometric identity solutions that enhance customer experiences across banking, payments, hospitality, and retail sectors. The company has developed Incode Omni, an omnichannel platform that leverages artificial intelligence to provide secure identity verification through facial recognition and government-issued IDs. Its product suite includes Incode Hello, a chat and video conference solution; Incode Welcome, for applying for bank accounts or credit cards; Incode Facepay, a facial recognition payment system; Incode Talk, for app authentication; and Incode Greet. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, Incode operates globally, with additional offices in Europe and Latin America. The company is recognized for its enterprise-grade facial recognition capabilities and serves some of the world's largest banks, financial institutions, and retailers, setting a high standard for convenience and security in digital identity verification.
Fireblocks Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in blockchain-based security solutions for managing digital assets. Founded in 2018, it offers a platform that safeguards the transmission of digital assets among exchanges, counter brokers, hot wallets, and cold storage. The company primarily serves financial institutions, providing a secure method for moving funds efficiently and safely. In addition to its headquarters in New York, Fireblocks has a presence in Tel Aviv, Israel.
NoBroker Technologies Solutions Pvt. Ltd. operates a home rental platform that connects users directly with property owners, allowing them to find homes without incurring brokerage fees. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, the platform facilitates efficient real estate transactions by offering comprehensive information about properties and neighborhoods, including details on local amenities such as schools, banks, and restaurants. Users can also post requirements for flatmates. Additionally, NoBroker provides essential services such as paperwork processing, lease agreement registration, bank franking, police verification, and society approval, streamlining the rental process for its users.
Arco Educação is an educational software company that offers technology, services, and content from kindergarten to high school. The company vision is to transform the way students learn by delivering education at scale through technology to private primary and secondary, or K-12, schools.
Arco Educação provides a complete pedagogical system with technology-enabled features to deliver educational content to private schools in Brazil. Our turnkey curriculum solutions provide educational content in both printed and digital formats delivered through our platform to improve the learning process.
Arco Educação is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
AnyDesk was founded in Germany in 2014, and its unique remote desktop access software has been downloaded by more than 100 million users worldwide, adding another 5 million every month. The software is based on their unique proprietary codec, DeskRT, that allows for virtually latency-free collaboration, whether you’re down the hall, or on the other side of the world. They’re one of the 50 fastest-growing firms in Germany, and they need someone like you to help us keep expanding.
AnyDesk is the fastest remote desktop software on the market. It allows for new usage scenarios and applications that have not been possible with current remote desktop software.
Isaac is an all-in-one technology platform designed for schools’ success. We transform school management in something so simple that every school can thrive, by bringing together payment services coupled with meaningful, integrated software and services to meet each school’s needs and help them operate more efficiently.
Isaac is an all-in-one technology platform designed for schools’ success. We transform school management in something so simple that every school can thrive, by bringing together payment services coupled with meaningful, integrated software and services to meet each school’s needs and help them operate more efficiently.
Acko General Insurance Limited is a digital insurance company based in Mumbai, India, founded in 2016 by Varun Dua and Ruchi Deepak. The company specializes in offering micro-insurance products, including Ola Trip Insurance for cab passengers, as well as motor, car, and two-wheeler insurance. Acko operates entirely online, providing personalized insurance solutions tailored to user consumption behaviors. In addition to its core offerings, the company has expanded into healthcare insurance and provides information on various topics related to insurance, such as driving licenses, traffic rules, and online policy comparisons. Acko aims to simplify the insurance experience for consumers by leveraging digital technology.
KumuMedia Technologies, Inc. develops a mobile application for Filipino communities. Its application provides livestream shows, group chats, and a fun way to make money. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Sacramento, California.
Devo, Inc. is a cloud-native platform specializing in centralized log management and security analytics. The company offers a comprehensive enterprise log management solution that enables organizations to collect and analyze machine data from various sources, facilitating insights into applications, infrastructure, and business systems through real-time dashboards and alerts. Devo's product suite includes Devo Data Operations for data collection and management, Devo Service Operations for monitoring complex applications, and Devo Machine Learning Workbench for data science teams. These tools support various use cases, including threat detection, centralized log management, and monitoring in complex environments. Devo serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, retail, telecommunications, and software as a service providers. Founded in 2011 and originally named Logtrust, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Madrid, Spain.
Hibob Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based human resources management system, primarily known for its platform, bob. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in New York and London, Hibob aims to modernize HR technology for today's collaborative and remote work environments. The bob platform serves as a comprehensive solution for various HR needs, including attendance records, time-off schedules, employee records, performance management, and compensation tools. It has gained traction among over 1,000 midsize and multinational companies, facilitating improved employee engagement, talent development, and retention. Hibob has experienced significant growth since its inception, reflecting the increasing importance of agile HR technology in driving organizational success.
CinCor Pharma, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 2018. The company specializes in the development of treatments for cardiovascular, metabolic, and kidney diseases. Its primary focus is on CIN-107, a novel aldosterone synthase inhibitor aimed at addressing resistant hypertension and primary aldosteronism. By advancing its promising clinical candidates, CinCor Pharma seeks to gain marketing approval for innovative therapies that can effectively address unmet medical needs in these critical areas of health.
Bolt Financial, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a comprehensive checkout experience platform for e-commerce merchants. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, Bolt offers a suite of tools designed to enhance online transactions, including streamlined checkout processes, payment processing, and fraud detection. Key products include Convert, which simplifies the checkout experience; Approve, a system that collects data for order approval and fraud prevention; Collect, a payment processing solution; and Enhance, which delivers shopper analytics and personalized options. By focusing on these technological solutions, Bolt allows retailers to concentrate on growing their brand and customer base while improving the overall shopping experience for consumers.
Chronosphere, Inc. develops an open-source metric data platform known as M3, designed for monitoring cloud-native infrastructure. M3 facilitates the monitoring of various components, including containers, virtual machines, physical servers, and network switches, while also providing insights into application performance, particularly in microservices and their interdependencies. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, the company has additional offices in Seattle, Vilnius, and Warsaw. Chronosphere aims to redefine monitoring in the cloud-native environment by offering a scalable, reliable, and cost-efficient platform. The company's product is rooted in a metrics engine developed and open-sourced by its founding team during their tenure at Uber. With over $55 million in funding, Chronosphere is backed by prominent venture capital firms, including Greylock, Lux Capital, and General Atlantic.
Stellar Health, LLC, founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, is a cloud-based platform focused on enhancing value-based care (VBC) for primary care providers. The platform empowers these providers to improve patient outcomes by offering real-time information and actionable incentives aimed at optimizing care quality and patient journeys. By facilitating better engagement between providers and patients, Stellar Health seeks to bridge the incentive gap between healthcare providers and payors, helping to achieve VBC objectives effectively. Through its innovative approach, Stellar Health aims to support providers in navigating the complexities of healthcare transitions and high-value referrals.
Matillion is a data transformation solution provider or cloud data warehouses. The company is fundamentally changing data integration enabling customers to innovate at the speed of business, with cloud-native data integration technology that solves individuals’ and enterprises’ top business challenges.
Its software is used by more than 550 customers in over 40 countries. Its customers include GE, Accenture, Siemens, Bose, Zapier, Splunk, and Vistaprint among others.
Founded 2011, Matillion is headquartered in Manchester, UK and Denver, Colorado. It has also offices in New York City and Seattle.
JumpCloud, Inc. operates a Directory-as-a-Service platform that simplifies and centralizes identity management for organizations. The company offers a Software-as-a-Service solution that automates server management tasks, including user management, patching, configuration, security, and compliance. With its cloud-based directory, JumpCloud enables the authentication, authorization, and management of users, devices, and applications across various environments, allowing IT teams to securely manage user identities and connect them to resources, regardless of the underlying provider or protocol. Users benefit from a single set of credentials to access their systems, applications, networks, and file servers, enhancing security and efficiency. Founded in 2010 and originally named SafeInstance, Inc., JumpCloud rebranded in 2013 and is headquartered in Louisville, Colorado.
Mable is an online platform where people with disability, or those who are ageing, can find and hire local care and support workers.
Panorama Education, based in Boston, Massachusetts, is a data analytics company focused on K-12 education. Founded in 2012, it offers a software-as-a-service platform that enables school districts, charter networks, and state governments to conduct comprehensive surveys of students, parents, teachers, and staff. The platform provides research-based surveys and delivers feedback data, allowing educators and administrators to analyze results across various demographics and school environments. By collecting feedback on individual teachers and overall school conditions, Panorama Education aims to enhance professional development and improve educator evaluation systems. The company also offers implementation consultation, technical assistance, and training to support its clients in effectively utilizing their data.
Chime is a fintech company established in 2013 by Chris Britt and Ryan King, aimed at providing a modern approach to banking that empowers its members to manage their finances effectively. The company offers a suite of services, including a Chime debit card, Spending Account, and Savings Account, all accessible through a user-friendly mobile app available on both iPhone and Android devices. Chime focuses on helping its members avoid bank fees, save money automatically, and enhance their financial well-being. Key features of the platform include fee-free overdrafts, early access to paychecks, and tools designed to improve credit scores, all of which promote greater financial control and flexibility. Chime has gained recognition for its innovative solutions in the personal finance space, positioning itself as a leader in digital banking.
Chime is a fintech company established in 2013 by Chris Britt and Ryan King, aimed at providing a modern approach to banking that empowers its members to manage their finances effectively. The company offers a suite of services, including a Chime debit card, Spending Account, and Savings Account, all accessible through a user-friendly mobile app available on both iPhone and Android devices. Chime focuses on helping its members avoid bank fees, save money automatically, and enhance their financial well-being. Key features of the platform include fee-free overdrafts, early access to paychecks, and tools designed to improve credit scores, all of which promote greater financial control and flexibility. Chime has gained recognition for its innovative solutions in the personal finance space, positioning itself as a leader in digital banking.
Chrono24 GmbH is an online marketplace specializing in luxury and collector's watches for men and women. Founded in 2003 and based in Karlsruhe, Germany, Chrono24 connects buyers and sellers on a global scale, offering a platform where users can search for and purchase a wide variety of watches, including chronographs, pilot watches, automatic, and mechanical timepieces from numerous brands. The platform features listings from over 3,000 professional dealers and 20,000 private sellers, showcasing more than 475,000 watches. With a monthly audience of over 20 million watch enthusiasts from more than 100 countries, Chrono24 has established itself as a leader in the global watch market.
Private Equity Round in 2021
Trendyol is a leading e-commerce platform based in Istanbul, Turkey, specializing in retailing fashion products across the country and the MENA region. Founded in 2010, the company offers a wide range of products, including clothing for women, men, and children, as well as shoes, bags, accessories, cosmetics, and home decor. Trendyol stands out as the largest mobile commerce company in Turkey, selling over 70 million items annually. With a workforce of approximately 2,000 employees, it has become the largest internet employer in the country. In 2018, Trendyol formed a strategic partnership with Alibaba Group, marking a significant investment in Turkey's internet sector. The company aims to enhance customer experience through technology, allowing consumers to purchase products conveniently and efficiently.
80 Acres Farms operates a vertical farming business that focuses on producing fresh, nutritious, and sustainably grown fruits and vegetables. Utilizing advanced indoor farming technology and analytics, the company cultivates a diverse range of pesticide-free leafy greens, herbs, microgreens, and vine crops. This innovative approach allows 80 Acres Farms to deliver high-quality produce year-round, independent of weather conditions. By ensuring that its products have longer shelf lives and are environmentally friendly, the company provides national grocers, local retailers, restaurants, and foodservice companies with locally grown, organic produce at competitive prices. This commitment to clean and sustainable farming practices benefits both consumers and the planet.
Crehana is an online training platform based in Lima, Peru, aimed at creative and digital professionals in Latin America and Spain. Founded in 2015, it offers over 500 courses covering a range of subjects including Design, Coding, Illustration, Photography, and Audiovisuals. The platform focuses on affordable, project-based learning, enabling users to acquire practical skills that align with their professional aspirations. Crehana's mission is to empower individuals to achieve their career goals through accessible online education, thereby redefining traditional learning paradigms in the creative sector.
Acesso Digital Tecnologia Da Informacao S.A. is a Brazilian company specializing in biometric authentication, digital onboarding, and paperless solutions. Established in 2003 and headquartered in São Paulo, the company offers services such as Acesso BIO, Acesso RH, and Acesso Sign, catering primarily to the banking, fintech, retail, e-commerce, and telecom sectors. Acesso Digital focuses on enhancing document and process management through its advanced facial recognition and identification technologies, aiming to streamline workflows among businesses, government entities, and clients. Recognized for its innovative approach, Acesso Digital has also been acknowledged as one of the best IT companies to work for in Brazil.
Unacademy is India's largest learning platform, established in 2010 as a YouTube channel and officially launched in 2015. Based in Bangalore, the platform offers a wide range of educational content aimed at helping students prepare for major competitive examinations. It features short lectures in video format across various subjects, making educational resources accessible for free. Unacademy promotes self-learning and aims to empower aspiring students in their pursuit of academic success.
Atera is the developer of a Data Science-based IT automation platform that combines RMM, PSA, and remote access into one powerful solution. Atera’s all-in-one innovative platform offers MSPs improved operational efficiency, seamless integration, end-to-end management, and disruptive pricing.
Dixa ApS is a Copenhagen-based customer service platform founded in 2015 that focuses on enhancing customer engagement by unifying communication channels. The platform integrates phone, email, chat, and messaging services, allowing businesses to provide efficient and personalized support to their customers. By leveraging both human and artificial intelligence, Dixa enables agents to manage customer interactions more effectively, fostering stronger relationships and improving overall customer experiences. The company's technology aims to eliminate poor customer service by streamlining communication and centralizing customer data, thereby facilitating more meaningful conversations between brands and their customers.
Pendo is the only platform to combine in-product engagement with robust product data and user feedback. With the ability to quickly take action on these qualitative and quantitative insights, product teams can make more informed decisions on how to support users throughout their journey.
PatPat is a daily shopping app for moms, offering deals on trending baby, infant/toddler, kids and maternity items at up to 50-90% off, occasionally even free! Their great relationships with manufacturers allow them to offer exceptionally low prices that cannot be beat, with new events starting daily at 6am PST.
PatPat is a daily shopping app for moms, offering deals on trending baby, infant/toddler, kids and maternity items at up to 50-90% off, occasionally even free! Their great relationships with manufacturers allow them to offer exceptionally low prices that cannot be beat, with new events starting daily at 6am PST.
Spendesk SAS is a spend management software company based in Paris, France, founded in 2016. It offers a range of financial solutions designed for small and medium-sized businesses, including Mastercard cards for offline expenses and single-use virtual cards for online payments. Spendesk provides a centralized dashboard that allows finance teams to gain real-time insights into spending, manage approvals, and automate receipt capture, thereby enabling decentralized operational spending while maintaining control and visibility. Additionally, the platform assists employees in managing expenses and invoices through both a website and mobile app. Spendesk's tools aim to streamline the expense management process, saving time for finance teams and enhancing the overall experience of employees when handling corporate spending.
Private Equity Round in 2021
Founded in 2012, Tilting Point has grown to a staff of over 130 people in offices in New York, Boston, Barcelona, Kiev and Seoul. Our partnerships with development studios and publishers extend our reach to over a dozen countries. Our most successful games include Star Trek Timelines, Warhammer: Chaos & Conquest, and SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off. The last one achieved top 10 standing in 97 different countries when it launched, and is still enjoyed by millions of players, along with our extended catalogue of games. To achieve success, Tilting Point employs a data-driven approach to game development and user acquisition, while powering up existing live games for independent developers who may become closer partners on a new joint project as our relationship grows. Interested in working with us? Reach out by emailing hello@tiltingpoint.com Interested in working for us? Check our job listings at www.tiltingpoint.com/careers Want to learn more about us? www.tiltingpoint.com Facebook: facebook.com/tiltingpoint Twitter: twitter.com/TiltingPoint
Klar is a fintech company providing a mobile app and a debit card that has the benefits of a credit card. Using the Klar card rewards users with cash of up to 4% cash back for each purchase, not points without confusing conversions or expiration dates. Clients can also send and receive payments and collections money instantly to Klar accounts and other banks. The Klar card is linked to an app where users can see all their movements in real-time. Stefan Moller, Daniel Autrique, Jeronimo Riefkohl, and Gianluigi Davassi established the fintech company in Mexico City, Distrito Federal in 2018.
ManoMano is an online marketplace for DIY, home improvement, and gardening products. It is a website of a community of home and DIY lovers that enables them to exchange tips and advice on their DIY or gardening projects. In addition to this expert advice, ManoMano puts you in touch with the helping hand who will help you achieve your DIY projects.
Gympass is a global platform that assists companies in promoting physical activity among their workforce by providing access to a wide range of fitness facilities. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company operates in 14 countries and collaborates with over 50,000 gyms and studios. Gympass offers various membership options and tailored programming, including live-stream classes and wellness apps, which aim to engage employees, enhance individual performance, and support corporate wellness initiatives. With more than 2,000 clients, Gympass is dedicated to encouraging lasting behavioral changes in inactive employees, ultimately driving improved employee engagement and overall business success.
Transmit Security provides innovative authentication and risk management solutions to the largest enterprises in the world. Its mission is to enable organizations to deliver advanced identity use cases that improve the user experience, enhance security, and meet compliance mandates at a fraction of the time and cost of traditional identity solutions. From the industry’s first app-less biometric authenticator to its state-of-the-art low-code identity orchestration platform, Transmit Security is a recognized leader in identity and risk innovation, solving the most critical authentication and risk challenges across the entire organization from the data center to the cloud.
Mollie B.V. is a payments platform that specializes in online payment processing for merchants. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Mollie serves over 50,000 clients by providing an easy-to-implement solution for integrating various payment methods into websites and applications. The platform supports a wide range of local payment options, including Mastercard, VISA, PayPal, iDEAL, and Bitcoin, among others. Mollie focuses on simplifying the payment process for merchants, eliminating complexities associated with multiple payment methods through a powerful and user-friendly API. The company emphasizes technology, innovation, and reliability in its services.
Motif FoodWorks, Inc. is a bio-organism engineering company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing innovative food ingredients. The company focuses on producing animal-free proteins, including meat alternatives and dairy-free proteins, catering to the growing demand for plant-based food solutions. By utilizing fermentation technology, Motif creates essential proteins and nutrients that enhance both nutrition and flavor in food products. The company collaborates with chefs, health experts, and food innovators to develop new ingredient solutions aimed at transforming the food industry and promoting sustainability. Established in 2018 and originally known as Motif Ingredients, Motif FoodWorks rebranded in 2019 to reflect its commitment to advancing the next generation of healthy and plant-based foods.
Guideline, Inc. offers an automated technology solution for retirement plan administration and compliance, focusing primarily on 401(k) planning for growing businesses. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Portland, Maine, the company provides a comprehensive platform that manages all aspects of retirement planning, including plan design, participant enrollment, education, recordkeeping, investment management, and compliance reporting. Unique in its approach, Guideline utilizes a straightforward pricing model based on a flat fee per participant, distinguishing itself from the traditional asset-based fee structures commonly found in the industry. The platform continuously integrates users' financial ecosystems, offering ongoing recommendations and adjustments to help optimize retirement savings potential.
Fresha is a SaaS-enabled marketplace platform for beauty and wellness industry. The platform takes the hassle out of running a business by managing appointment bookings, point-of-sale, customer records, human resources, inventory, and financial reporting. The consumer marketplace unlocks revenue potential for merchants by leveraging the power of online bookings and automated marketing through mobile apps and integrations to Instagram, Facebook and Google.
Motif FoodWorks, Inc. is a bio-organism engineering company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing innovative food ingredients. The company focuses on producing animal-free proteins, including meat alternatives and dairy-free proteins, catering to the growing demand for plant-based food solutions. By utilizing fermentation technology, Motif creates essential proteins and nutrients that enhance both nutrition and flavor in food products. The company collaborates with chefs, health experts, and food innovators to develop new ingredient solutions aimed at transforming the food industry and promoting sustainability. Established in 2018 and originally known as Motif Ingredients, Motif FoodWorks rebranded in 2019 to reflect its commitment to advancing the next generation of healthy and plant-based foods.
FlixMobility is a young mobility provider, offering new alternatives for convenient, affordable and environmentally-friendly travel via the FlixBus and FlixTrain brands. Thanks to a unique business model and innovative technology, the startup has quickly established Europe’s largest long-distance bus network and launched the first green long-distance trains in 2018 as well as a pilot project for all-electric buses in Germany and France. Since 2013, FlixMobility has changed the way over 100 million people have traveled throughout Europe and created thousands of new jobs in the mobility industry. In 2018, FlixMobility launched FlixBus USA to bring this new travel alternative to the United States. From locations throughout Europe and the United States, the FlixTeam handles technology development, network planning, operations control, marketing & sales, quality management and continuous product expansion. The daily scheduled service and green FlixBus fleet is managed by bus partners from regional SMEs, while FlixTrain operates in cooperation with private train companies. Through these partnerships, innovation, entrepreneurial spirit and a strong international brand meet the experience and quality of tradition. The unique combination of technology start-up, e-commerce platform and classic transport company has positioned FlixMobility as a leader against major international corporations, permanently changing the European mobility landscape.
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Buff City Soap’s delightfully smelling and uniquely handmade soap, laundry, bath and body products are disrupting the retail beauty and consumer goods categories.
Genesis Medtech is a medical device company that develops products aimed at the value segment of multi-therapy medical devices. The company specializes in various fields, including cardiology, oncology, peripheral vascular, and neurovascular interventions. Its product range includes both surgical and interventional devices designed for enhanced placement accuracy, catering to diverse anatomical needs. Among its offerings are ultrasonic energy devices and endoscopic linear cutting staplers. Genesis Medtech's mission focuses on making quality healthcare affordable and accessible, particularly in emerging markets within the Asia Pacific region and globally.
Back Market operates an online marketplace that connects consumers with companies specializing in the restoration of used electronic gadgets. The platform facilitates the sale of certified and guaranteed refurbished devices, enabling users to purchase quality products at lower prices. With a focus on promoting the use of refurbished goods, Back Market offers a one-stop shopping experience that includes warranties and customer support. Despite its significant growth, particularly in the U.S. market, the overall sales of used gadgets remain modest compared to those of new devices.
PathAI, Inc. develops artificial intelligence-based technology solutions for pathology laboratories. It develops a technology that assists pathologists in making rapid and accurate diagnoses for patients. The company also builds solutions to help identify patients that benefit from novel therapies, to make scalable personalized medicine a reality. PathAI, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts with an additional office in Austin, Texas.
Vida Health is a virtual care platform designed from the ground up to treat multiple chronic health conditions simultaneously, through a balance of machine learning that personalizes each person’s treatment and a human connection with real life health coaches and therapists who bring the empathy and accountability people need to reach their goals.
OpenClassrooms is an online education platform based in Paris, France, founded in 2007. It offers a diverse catalog of over 1,000 courses, with a strong emphasis on career-oriented and certified programs. The platform attracts around 3 million users monthly, fostering a community of over 1 million members. OpenClassrooms is recognized for its pedagogical quality and innovative features, including on-demand course access, personalized mentoring, and the flexibility to learn at one's own pace. Additionally, the platform provides supplementary resources, such as eBooks and video downloads. OpenClassrooms also operates a Premium subscription model that grants unlimited access to courses for a monthly fee, enhancing the learning experience for its users.
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VEGAMOUR is a hair wellness company that combines sustainably harvested, plant-based actives with the latest advances in molecular science to produce clean, clinically-tested formulas that effectively promote hair & scalp health.
Dingdong Maicai is a rapidly growing online retail platform based in Shanghai, China, specializing in the sale of fresh produce and daily necessities. Founded in 2014, the company leverages a big data-driven approach to optimize its operations and improve customer experience. By utilizing self-developed data models and historical sales data, Dingdong Maicai predicts future orders, which helps reduce waste and ensure product availability. The platform offers a wide range of products, including fresh vegetables, seafood, meat, fruits, and organic items. Customers can conveniently shop through the Dingdong Fresh app and mini-programs, which facilitate direct delivery to households. The company generates revenue primarily through the sale of these fresh groceries and membership services, establishing itself as a key player in the community-based e-commerce sector in China.
Zoomin Online (India) Pvt. Ltd. is a leading provider of online photo and photo printing services in India. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Mumbai, the company allows customers to upload, store, and print digital photos while facilitating sharing with friends and family globally. In addition to its core services, Zoomin operates an online store offering a variety of products, including digital cameras, camera accessories, photobooks, canvases, photo prints, posters, and personalized items such as mugs and magnets. As a subsidiary of Zoomin Pte Limited, Zoomin focuses on enhancing the way people connect with their memories and moments.
Staffbase is a developer of a branded employee communication application aimed at enhancing engagement within large and international organizations. The application allows companies to provide their workforce with access to essential information and digital tools, facilitating effective communication across diverse and distributed teams. With a focus on reaching employees regardless of their location—be it in the office, at home, or on the factory floor—Staffbase supports industry leaders in creating a cohesive workplace environment. The company operates offices in Chemnitz, Dresden, Cologne, and New York.
Coalition, Inc. specializes in providing insurance coverage and risk management tools specifically designed to address cyber risk. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, the company caters to a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, retail, technology, real estate, non-profits, and cryptocurrency. Coalition offers up to $15 million in cyber and technology insurance coverage across the United States and $20 million in Canada. In addition to insurance, Coalition combines proactive cybersecurity measures with its offerings, featuring a cyber risk management platform that delivers automated security alerts, threat intelligence, and expert guidance. This comprehensive approach aims to help businesses effectively manage and mitigate the risks associated with cyber threats.
Squarespace is the all-in-one platform for websites, domains, online stores, marketing tools and scheduling, which entrepreneurs, creatives, and professionals use to build a beautiful presence and maintain their brands online.
Biotheus Inc. is a biotechnology company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Zhuhai, China. The company specializes in the discovery and development of antibody-based therapeutics, focusing on monoclonal antibodies, recombinant proteins, and peptide biopharmaceuticals. Its core research and development areas include tumor immunotherapy and treatments for metabolic diseases and other domestic health issues. Founded by Andy Tsun, Joanne Sun, and Xiaolin Liu, Biotheus is dedicated to advancing innovative solutions in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Biotheus Inc. is a biotechnology company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Zhuhai, China. The company specializes in the discovery and development of antibody-based therapeutics, focusing on monoclonal antibodies, recombinant proteins, and peptide biopharmaceuticals. Its core research and development areas include tumor immunotherapy and treatments for metabolic diseases and other domestic health issues. Founded by Andy Tsun, Joanne Sun, and Xiaolin Liu, Biotheus is dedicated to advancing innovative solutions in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Evisort Inc. is an AI-powered contract management company founded in 2016 by researchers from Harvard Law and MIT. The company has developed an application that automates the analysis and management of contracts, enabling users to seamlessly upload, access, and search documents. Evisort's solution utilizes advanced AI to extract and classify key provisions, allowing users to identify risks and monitor compliance with various clauses, such as indemnification and confidentiality. The platform serves a diverse range of professionals, including attorneys, procurement officers, finance experts, and operations managers, by transforming unstructured contract data into searchable information. By streamlining contract workflows and facilitating better data organization, Evisort helps organizations reduce costs and enhance their business operations. The company is headquartered in San Mateo, California.
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Beijing Harmay Lexiang Technology Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells cosmetics and skin care products. The company distributes skin and beauty care products of other brands, such as ICONIC LONDON, dermalogica, BOTANIST, and SG79|STHLM. It sells its products through its stores in Shanghai, Beijing, and Chengdu, China; and Hong Kong. Beijing Harmay Lexiang Technology Co., Ltd. was founded in 2013 and is based in Beijing, China.
Centessa Pharmaceuticals is a next-generation biopharmaceutical company that aims to reshape the traditional drug development process. The company applies an asset-centric R&D model at scale to advance a portfolio of highly validated programs led by industry-leading teams. Each program is developed by a Centessa Subsidiary and supported by a centralized infrastructure and the Centessa management team.