Globespan Capital Partners

Globespan Capital Partners is a venture capital firm based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2003. The firm specializes in investing in startups within the information technology infrastructure, software, SaaS, mobile, communication, and internet sectors. Globespan is dedicated to partnering with entrepreneurs to help them bring their innovations to market. By leveraging its market-facing expertise, strategic approach, and extensive industry networks, the firm provides the necessary support for companies to scale their operations effectively. This commitment to fostering growth and realizing the potential of emerging businesses has positioned Globespan as a leading venture capital firm on a global scale.

Andrew Goldfarb

Co-Founder and Executive MD

Toyoji Kanagawa

Director

Steve Wood

CFO

198 past transactions

Betterment

Series F in 2021
Betterment LLC is an online financial advisory firm based in New York, founded in 2007. The company specializes in automated investing services that help individuals manage their finances through a customized and diversified portfolio. Betterment offers a range of investment options, including traditional and Roth IRAs, 401(k) accounts, and trust accounts, all of which are designed to optimize investment returns. Its services also include financial and retirement planning, tax loss harvesting, and cash management tools, such as the Two-Way Sweep feature. Betterment caters to various customer segments, including individual investors, businesses through Betterment for Business, and financial advisors via Betterment for Advisors. The firm charges a management fee for its services and focuses on providing personalized, goal-based investing solutions to enhance clients' long-term financial success.

Silk

Series B in 2021
Silk specializes in enhancing AI innovation by providing real-time access to production data in the cloud. The company seamlessly integrates high-performance cloud storage into AI workflows, allowing organizations to improve their innovation processes while ensuring performance, reliability, and control over their enterprise data. Silk's agile data delivery system eliminates the need for copying production data, thereby increasing flexibility and enabling the use of production data for Generative AI applications. With a portfolio backed by over 20 technology patents, Silk assists customers in maximizing the capabilities of the public cloud efficiently. The company is headquartered near Boston, Massachusetts.

Credit Sesame

Series G in 2021
Credit Sesame, Inc. operates a credit and loan management platform designed to simplify and automate consumer credit management. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in San Francisco, the company provides tools that allow users to analyze their loans, credit scores, home mortgages, and credit card debts. Credit Sesame offers free access to credit score monitoring, credit reports, and identity theft protection. It also delivers personalized recommendations for refinancing and managing various financial products, including personal loans, home loans, and credit cards. By integrating these services, Credit Sesame aims to help consumers enhance their financial wellness and improve their credit and spending power.

Credit Sesame

Venture Round in 2019
Credit Sesame, Inc. operates a credit and loan management platform designed to simplify and automate consumer credit management. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in San Francisco, the company provides tools that allow users to analyze their loans, credit scores, home mortgages, and credit card debts. Credit Sesame offers free access to credit score monitoring, credit reports, and identity theft protection. It also delivers personalized recommendations for refinancing and managing various financial products, including personal loans, home loans, and credit cards. By integrating these services, Credit Sesame aims to help consumers enhance their financial wellness and improve their credit and spending power.

Silk

Corporate Round in 2018
Silk specializes in enhancing AI innovation by providing real-time access to production data in the cloud. The company seamlessly integrates high-performance cloud storage into AI workflows, allowing organizations to improve their innovation processes while ensuring performance, reliability, and control over their enterprise data. Silk's agile data delivery system eliminates the need for copying production data, thereby increasing flexibility and enabling the use of production data for Generative AI applications. With a portfolio backed by over 20 technology patents, Silk assists customers in maximizing the capabilities of the public cloud efficiently. The company is headquartered near Boston, Massachusetts.

Nantero

Series G in 2018
Nantero, Inc. is a nanotechnology company based in Woburn, Massachusetts, that specializes in the development of semiconductor products utilizing carbon nanotubes. Founded in 2001, Nantero focuses on creating nonvolatile random access memory (NRAM) chips, which provide high-density, high-speed storage solutions for a variety of applications, including smartphones, tablets, computers, and industrial systems. The company's NRAM technology offers advantages over traditional memory types, such as zero power consumption in standby mode, making it suitable for both standalone and embedded memory applications. In addition to NRAM, Nantero produces nanoelectromechanical switches and other semiconductor products, and collaborates with licensees to expand the use of its nanotube-based technology across various sectors.

Credit Sesame

Venture Round in 2017
Credit Sesame, Inc. operates a credit and loan management platform designed to simplify and automate consumer credit management. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in San Francisco, the company provides tools that allow users to analyze their loans, credit scores, home mortgages, and credit card debts. Credit Sesame offers free access to credit score monitoring, credit reports, and identity theft protection. It also delivers personalized recommendations for refinancing and managing various financial products, including personal loans, home loans, and credit cards. By integrating these services, Credit Sesame aims to help consumers enhance their financial wellness and improve their credit and spending power.

SundaySky

Series D in 2017
SundaySky Ltd. is a provider of dynamically generated video solutions aimed at e-businesses and online retailers, enhancing brand visibility and driving website traffic through high-quality video content. The company’s Software-as-a-Service platform facilitates the creation of personalized videos by extracting content from various sources and transforming it into engaging video clips. Key offerings include SmartVideo, a marketing platform that enables brands to deliver tailored video narratives at critical consumer interaction points; Videolet, a customizable video template; and proprietary technologies like Video Scene Markup Language for multimedia synchronization and InstantStreaming for immediate video delivery. Serving renowned brands such as AT&T, Allstate, and Citigroup, SundaySky generated over $1.4 billion in measurable value for its clients in 2017. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Tel Aviv and Tokyo.

BitSight

Series C in 2016
BitSight, founded in 2011, is a cyber risk management company that offers a platform designed to help organizations assess and manage information security risk. By applying sophisticated algorithms, BitSight generates daily security ratings that range from 250 to 900, enabling users to evaluate third-party risk, underwrite cyber insurance, benchmark security performance, and conduct due diligence in mergers and acquisitions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including seven of the top ten cyber insurers, 20% of Fortune 500 companies, and three of the top five investment banks, making its Security Ratings technology integral to risk management and business decision-making. With over 1,000 customers and a vast ecosystem of users, BitSight is recognized as the most widely used Security Ratings Service in the industry.

SundaySky

Series D in 2016
SundaySky Ltd. is a provider of dynamically generated video solutions aimed at e-businesses and online retailers, enhancing brand visibility and driving website traffic through high-quality video content. The company’s Software-as-a-Service platform facilitates the creation of personalized videos by extracting content from various sources and transforming it into engaging video clips. Key offerings include SmartVideo, a marketing platform that enables brands to deliver tailored video narratives at critical consumer interaction points; Videolet, a customizable video template; and proprietary technologies like Video Scene Markup Language for multimedia synchronization and InstantStreaming for immediate video delivery. Serving renowned brands such as AT&T, Allstate, and Citigroup, SundaySky generated over $1.4 billion in measurable value for its clients in 2017. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Tel Aviv and Tokyo.

Betterment

Series E in 2016
Betterment LLC is an online financial advisory firm based in New York, founded in 2007. The company specializes in automated investing services that help individuals manage their finances through a customized and diversified portfolio. Betterment offers a range of investment options, including traditional and Roth IRAs, 401(k) accounts, and trust accounts, all of which are designed to optimize investment returns. Its services also include financial and retirement planning, tax loss harvesting, and cash management tools, such as the Two-Way Sweep feature. Betterment caters to various customer segments, including individual investors, businesses through Betterment for Business, and financial advisors via Betterment for Advisors. The firm charges a management fee for its services and focuses on providing personalized, goal-based investing solutions to enhance clients' long-term financial success.

Perfecto Mobile

Series E in 2015
Perfecto Mobile Ltd. operates a cloud-based platform designed for testing web, mobile, and Internet of Things applications. The company provides a range of solutions including Continuous Quality Lab for mobile application and responsive website testing, as well as DevTunnel for debugging applications. Perfecto Mobile's offerings encompass remote browser and mobile device testing, ensuring manual testing on real devices and cross-browser compatibility. The company also delivers enterprise-grade security solutions focused on data protection and compliance. In addition to its testing platform, Perfecto Mobile offers professional services such as automated test case creation, custom automation solutions, and training services. Its diverse client base includes Fortune 500 companies across sectors like banking, insurance, retail, telecommunications, and media. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Perfecto Mobile also maintains offices in Israel, the United Kingdom, and Germany, along with data centers in multiple locations throughout North America and the UK.

Roku

Series H in 2015
Roku, Inc. is a leading streaming platform that provides users with access to a wide range of movies, TV episodes, live sports, music, and news. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Los Gatos, California, Roku operates in two primary segments: Platform and Player. The company has developed a proprietary operating system, Roku OS, which powers its streaming devices and co-branded televisions produced by various manufacturers. Roku offers a variety of streaming media players, accessories, and smart home products, and also operates the Roku Channel, a free, ad-supported service featuring both on-demand and live content. With a significant user base of over 80 million households, Roku generates revenue through device sales, advertising products, and licensing agreements, positioning itself as a prominent player in the streaming market.

Nantero

Series F in 2015
Nantero, Inc. is a nanotechnology company based in Woburn, Massachusetts, that specializes in the development of semiconductor products utilizing carbon nanotubes. Founded in 2001, Nantero focuses on creating nonvolatile random access memory (NRAM) chips, which provide high-density, high-speed storage solutions for a variety of applications, including smartphones, tablets, computers, and industrial systems. The company's NRAM technology offers advantages over traditional memory types, such as zero power consumption in standby mode, making it suitable for both standalone and embedded memory applications. In addition to NRAM, Nantero produces nanoelectromechanical switches and other semiconductor products, and collaborates with licensees to expand the use of its nanotube-based technology across various sectors.

BitSight

Series B in 2015
BitSight, founded in 2011, is a cyber risk management company that offers a platform designed to help organizations assess and manage information security risk. By applying sophisticated algorithms, BitSight generates daily security ratings that range from 250 to 900, enabling users to evaluate third-party risk, underwrite cyber insurance, benchmark security performance, and conduct due diligence in mergers and acquisitions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including seven of the top ten cyber insurers, 20% of Fortune 500 companies, and three of the top five investment banks, making its Security Ratings technology integral to risk management and business decision-making. With over 1,000 customers and a vast ecosystem of users, BitSight is recognized as the most widely used Security Ratings Service in the industry.

Nantero

Series E in 2015
Nantero, Inc. is a nanotechnology company based in Woburn, Massachusetts, that specializes in the development of semiconductor products utilizing carbon nanotubes. Founded in 2001, Nantero focuses on creating nonvolatile random access memory (NRAM) chips, which provide high-density, high-speed storage solutions for a variety of applications, including smartphones, tablets, computers, and industrial systems. The company's NRAM technology offers advantages over traditional memory types, such as zero power consumption in standby mode, making it suitable for both standalone and embedded memory applications. In addition to NRAM, Nantero produces nanoelectromechanical switches and other semiconductor products, and collaborates with licensees to expand the use of its nanotube-based technology across various sectors.

Credit Sesame

Series D in 2015
Credit Sesame, Inc. operates a credit and loan management platform designed to simplify and automate consumer credit management. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in San Francisco, the company provides tools that allow users to analyze their loans, credit scores, home mortgages, and credit card debts. Credit Sesame offers free access to credit score monitoring, credit reports, and identity theft protection. It also delivers personalized recommendations for refinancing and managing various financial products, including personal loans, home loans, and credit cards. By integrating these services, Credit Sesame aims to help consumers enhance their financial wellness and improve their credit and spending power.

Turbonomic

Series D in 2015
Turbonomic is a Boston-based software provider specializing in Application Resource Management (ARM) and Network Performance Management (NPM). The company offers AI-powered technology designed to optimize application performance, compliance, and cost in real time. Its hybrid cloud management platform integrates with leading application performance management and IT service management solutions, creating a unified control plane for automating IT resource management. By dynamically adjusting resource supply based on workload demand, Turbonomic enables organizations to maintain optimal application health across on-premises and multi-cloud environments. This capability allows businesses to self-manage their IT resources in real time, ensuring performance while reducing costs.

Gild

Series B in 2014
Gild Inc. is a technology company that specializes in talent acquisition through its Internet-based platform, which helps organizations find, engage, and hire candidates effectively. The platform allows companies to create and post job openings, source and recommend suitable candidates, and analyze their recruiting strategies. Gild also offers an Applicant Tracking System for managing candidate information and a candidate relationship management module that facilitates the development of accurate candidate profiles based on real skills. Additionally, the platform includes features for automatic interview scheduling and one-click video interviewing. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, Gild has expanded its operations to include offices in Salt Lake City and Milan. The company's innovative approach leverages data science and predictive analytics to enhance the hiring process across various industries.

Perfecto Mobile

Series D in 2014
Perfecto Mobile Ltd. operates a cloud-based platform designed for testing web, mobile, and Internet of Things applications. The company provides a range of solutions including Continuous Quality Lab for mobile application and responsive website testing, as well as DevTunnel for debugging applications. Perfecto Mobile's offerings encompass remote browser and mobile device testing, ensuring manual testing on real devices and cross-browser compatibility. The company also delivers enterprise-grade security solutions focused on data protection and compliance. In addition to its testing platform, Perfecto Mobile offers professional services such as automated test case creation, custom automation solutions, and training services. Its diverse client base includes Fortune 500 companies across sectors like banking, insurance, retail, telecommunications, and media. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Perfecto Mobile also maintains offices in Israel, the United Kingdom, and Germany, along with data centers in multiple locations throughout North America and the UK.

Betterment

Series C in 2014
Betterment LLC is an online financial advisory firm based in New York, founded in 2007. The company specializes in automated investing services that help individuals manage their finances through a customized and diversified portfolio. Betterment offers a range of investment options, including traditional and Roth IRAs, 401(k) accounts, and trust accounts, all of which are designed to optimize investment returns. Its services also include financial and retirement planning, tax loss harvesting, and cash management tools, such as the Two-Way Sweep feature. Betterment caters to various customer segments, including individual investors, businesses through Betterment for Business, and financial advisors via Betterment for Advisors. The firm charges a management fee for its services and focuses on providing personalized, goal-based investing solutions to enhance clients' long-term financial success.

nWay

Series A in 2013
nWay Inc. is a game development company based in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 2011, nWay focuses on creating free-to-play multiplayer games for mobile devices and web platforms, emphasizing console-quality experiences. The company's offerings feature synchronous multiplayer gameplay and incorporate play-to-earn elements, utilizing NFTs as prizes. nWay is recognized for its commitment to delivering engaging gaming experiences, and its initial title, ChronoBlade, is an action RPG designed for both web and mobile users. The games developed by nWay are accessible through popular platforms such as the App Store and Google Play.

Redfin

Series F in 2013
Redfin is a residential real estate brokerage that combines traditional real estate services with advanced technology to streamline the home buying and selling process. The company provides a search platform for users to find homes listed by brokers as well as for-sale-by-owner properties, utilizing MLS listing information and historical data presented on an interactive map. Redfin's agents collaborate with engineers to develop tools that simplify real estate transactions. Additionally, Redfin offers mortgage loans and title and settlement services through its website and mobile application, generating the majority of its revenue from real estate services.

SundaySky

Series C in 2013
SundaySky Ltd. is a provider of dynamically generated video solutions aimed at e-businesses and online retailers, enhancing brand visibility and driving website traffic through high-quality video content. The company’s Software-as-a-Service platform facilitates the creation of personalized videos by extracting content from various sources and transforming it into engaging video clips. Key offerings include SmartVideo, a marketing platform that enables brands to deliver tailored video narratives at critical consumer interaction points; Videolet, a customizable video template; and proprietary technologies like Video Scene Markup Language for multimedia synchronization and InstantStreaming for immediate video delivery. Serving renowned brands such as AT&T, Allstate, and Citigroup, SundaySky generated over $1.4 billion in measurable value for its clients in 2017. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Tel Aviv and Tokyo.

Divide

Series B in 2013
Divide (formerly known as Enterproid) helps organizations and individuals get the most out of mobile technology and corporate BYOD policies. Divide creates a secure work environment on theirr personal phone that features an array of business-class apps, including your work email, calendar, and contacts. Work data stays secure, while their personal data stays safe from the prying eyes of their company's IT department, or worse, their boss. Divide also gives access to their own web-based device management dashboard - MyDivide - where they can remotely monitor, locate, lock and wipe their device(s)

Pursway

Series B in 2013
Pursway is a provider of marketing management services that enhances customer acquisition, cross-sell, and retention by leveraging the relationships among customers and prospects. Utilizing advanced algorithms and a proprietary database, Pursway constructs social graphs from numerous open web sources, which reveal genuine connections between individuals. This insight empowers marketers to understand and engage opinion leaders who influence the purchasing decisions of others. Through its innovative Pursway Influence Value Order (PIVO) technology, the company has helped clients achieve significant improvements in return on investment for their marketing programs, reporting increases of 2 to 5 times. By unlocking the potential of existing customer data, Pursway equips businesses with the tools necessary to effectively reach and motivate their target audiences.

Pelican Imaging

Series C in 2013
Pelican Imaging Corporation is a venture-backed software start-up focused on commercializing advanced computational camera technology for the smartphone market. The company has developed a novel array sensor technology that delivers highly accurate depth data in real time for both images and video. This depth-sensing multi-camera imaging system offers significant advantages for augmented reality applications, including precise near-field and far-field depth capture across various lighting conditions, real-time processing, dynamic calibration, and reduced occlusion zones. Users can benefit from features such as post-capture refocusing, multi-subject focus, object segmentation, linear depth measurements, background changes, and 3D model creation, applicable on any device. Pelican Imaging's innovations aim to overcome the limitations of traditional camera designs, enhancing user experiences and expanding the capabilities of smartphone photography and video.

BitSight

Series A in 2013
BitSight, founded in 2011, is a cyber risk management company that offers a platform designed to help organizations assess and manage information security risk. By applying sophisticated algorithms, BitSight generates daily security ratings that range from 250 to 900, enabling users to evaluate third-party risk, underwrite cyber insurance, benchmark security performance, and conduct due diligence in mergers and acquisitions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including seven of the top ten cyber insurers, 20% of Fortune 500 companies, and three of the top five investment banks, making its Security Ratings technology integral to risk management and business decision-making. With over 1,000 customers and a vast ecosystem of users, BitSight is recognized as the most widely used Security Ratings Service in the industry.

Pelican Imaging

Series C in 2013
Pelican Imaging Corporation is a venture-backed software start-up focused on commercializing advanced computational camera technology for the smartphone market. The company has developed a novel array sensor technology that delivers highly accurate depth data in real time for both images and video. This depth-sensing multi-camera imaging system offers significant advantages for augmented reality applications, including precise near-field and far-field depth capture across various lighting conditions, real-time processing, dynamic calibration, and reduced occlusion zones. Users can benefit from features such as post-capture refocusing, multi-subject focus, object segmentation, linear depth measurements, background changes, and 3D model creation, applicable on any device. Pelican Imaging's innovations aim to overcome the limitations of traditional camera designs, enhancing user experiences and expanding the capabilities of smartphone photography and video.

Turbonomic

Series C in 2013
Turbonomic is a Boston-based software provider specializing in Application Resource Management (ARM) and Network Performance Management (NPM). The company offers AI-powered technology designed to optimize application performance, compliance, and cost in real time. Its hybrid cloud management platform integrates with leading application performance management and IT service management solutions, creating a unified control plane for automating IT resource management. By dynamically adjusting resource supply based on workload demand, Turbonomic enables organizations to maintain optimal application health across on-premises and multi-cloud environments. This capability allows businesses to self-manage their IT resources in real time, ensuring performance while reducing costs.

Gild

Series A in 2013
Gild Inc. is a technology company that specializes in talent acquisition through its Internet-based platform, which helps organizations find, engage, and hire candidates effectively. The platform allows companies to create and post job openings, source and recommend suitable candidates, and analyze their recruiting strategies. Gild also offers an Applicant Tracking System for managing candidate information and a candidate relationship management module that facilitates the development of accurate candidate profiles based on real skills. Additionally, the platform includes features for automatic interview scheduling and one-click video interviewing. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, Gild has expanded its operations to include offices in Salt Lake City and Milan. The company's innovative approach leverages data science and predictive analytics to enhance the hiring process across various industries.

Mowingo

Venture Round in 2013
Mowingo, Inc. is a company based in Palo Alto, California, that provides a mobile customer engagement platform designed for iPhone and Android devices. This platform allows users to browse product catalogs and restaurant menus while enabling them to follow local businesses and share shopping and dining tips. For businesses, Mowingo offers tools to enhance customer loyalty through targeted promotions and rewards. The platform employs advanced targeting technology, GPS, and geolocation features to deliver personalized offers and timely notifications, ultimately aiming to increase foot traffic and sales for retailers and service providers.

Quartics

Venture Round in 2013
Quartics is a consumer electronics company focused on improving video experience for consumers globally. The company patented products and technologies deliver an improvement on HD (High Definition) quality on devices including Netbooks, Laptops, PCs, and more.

BitYota

Venture Round in 2012
BitYota is a provider of a warehouse-as-a-service platform designed for Big Data analytics, making these services accessible and affordable for a wide range of users. The company's platform simplifies the complexities and costs associated with data warehousing, enabling data scientists and engineers to effectively understand their data. This capability allows businesses to enhance their products and services while fostering new avenues for growth and productivity. Founded by data experts with extensive experience in major tech companies, BitYota has successfully raised $12 million in funding from a variety of notable investors. The core team’s collective expertise positions BitYota to deliver robust functionality and high service levels in data analytics.

Nantero

Series D in 2012
Nantero, Inc. is a nanotechnology company based in Woburn, Massachusetts, that specializes in the development of semiconductor products utilizing carbon nanotubes. Founded in 2001, Nantero focuses on creating nonvolatile random access memory (NRAM) chips, which provide high-density, high-speed storage solutions for a variety of applications, including smartphones, tablets, computers, and industrial systems. The company's NRAM technology offers advantages over traditional memory types, such as zero power consumption in standby mode, making it suitable for both standalone and embedded memory applications. In addition to NRAM, Nantero produces nanoelectromechanical switches and other semiconductor products, and collaborates with licensees to expand the use of its nanotube-based technology across various sectors.

Perfecto Mobile

Series C in 2012
Perfecto Mobile Ltd. operates a cloud-based platform designed for testing web, mobile, and Internet of Things applications. The company provides a range of solutions including Continuous Quality Lab for mobile application and responsive website testing, as well as DevTunnel for debugging applications. Perfecto Mobile's offerings encompass remote browser and mobile device testing, ensuring manual testing on real devices and cross-browser compatibility. The company also delivers enterprise-grade security solutions focused on data protection and compliance. In addition to its testing platform, Perfecto Mobile offers professional services such as automated test case creation, custom automation solutions, and training services. Its diverse client base includes Fortune 500 companies across sectors like banking, insurance, retail, telecommunications, and media. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Perfecto Mobile also maintains offices in Israel, the United Kingdom, and Germany, along with data centers in multiple locations throughout North America and the UK.

Kontera

Series D in 2012
Kontera Technologies specializes in internet-based big data marketing solutions for marketers and publishers. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides advertising services that leverage predictive technologies. Its content activation platform analyzes over 400 million daily interactions and content views from 15,000 exclusive publishers, including many of the top 1,000 sites ranked by comScore. By understanding web-wide conversations and current interest trends, Kontera dynamically activates brand content across display, mobile, and social environments, reaching more than 170 million consumers monthly. Notable advertisers such as Chrysler, GM, Kraft, P&G, and Microsoft utilize Kontera's services to create engaging brand experiences. Additionally, the company offers ContentLink, an in-text advertising service that identifies contextually relevant keywords on publishers' web pages to match them with relevant advertisements. Kontera has expanded its presence with offices in various major cities, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York, London, and Tel Aviv.

Virident Systems

Series D in 2012
Virident Systems specializes in developing enterprise-class storage solutions utilizing Storage Class Memory (SCM) technologies, including flash memory, aimed at transforming data centers and cloud computing environments. The company addresses historical challenges associated with performance, reliability, and serviceability in storage technologies. Its flagship product, the tachIOn solid-state disk, offers significantly enhanced performance—4 to 10 times greater than competing products—while ensuring consistent reliability for data-intensive applications. Founded by experienced professionals from leading technology companies, Virident Systems has cultivated a team with deep expertise in flash technologies, empowering them to tackle complex challenges in modern data environments. Through its innovative hardware and software offerings, Virident Systems positions itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of enterprise storage solutions.

Gild

Seed Round in 2012
Gild Inc. is a technology company that specializes in talent acquisition through its Internet-based platform, which helps organizations find, engage, and hire candidates effectively. The platform allows companies to create and post job openings, source and recommend suitable candidates, and analyze their recruiting strategies. Gild also offers an Applicant Tracking System for managing candidate information and a candidate relationship management module that facilitates the development of accurate candidate profiles based on real skills. Additionally, the platform includes features for automatic interview scheduling and one-click video interviewing. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, Gild has expanded its operations to include offices in Salt Lake City and Milan. The company's innovative approach leverages data science and predictive analytics to enhance the hiring process across various industries.

Roku

Series E in 2012
Roku, Inc. is a leading streaming platform that provides users with access to a wide range of movies, TV episodes, live sports, music, and news. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Los Gatos, California, Roku operates in two primary segments: Platform and Player. The company has developed a proprietary operating system, Roku OS, which powers its streaming devices and co-branded televisions produced by various manufacturers. Roku offers a variety of streaming media players, accessories, and smart home products, and also operates the Roku Channel, a free, ad-supported service featuring both on-demand and live content. With a significant user base of over 80 million households, Roku generates revenue through device sales, advertising products, and licensing agreements, positioning itself as a prominent player in the streaming market.

BitYota

Series A in 2012
BitYota is a provider of a warehouse-as-a-service platform designed for Big Data analytics, making these services accessible and affordable for a wide range of users. The company's platform simplifies the complexities and costs associated with data warehousing, enabling data scientists and engineers to effectively understand their data. This capability allows businesses to enhance their products and services while fostering new avenues for growth and productivity. Founded by data experts with extensive experience in major tech companies, BitYota has successfully raised $12 million in funding from a variety of notable investors. The core team’s collective expertise positions BitYota to deliver robust functionality and high service levels in data analytics.

Virident Systems

Venture Round in 2012
Virident Systems specializes in developing enterprise-class storage solutions utilizing Storage Class Memory (SCM) technologies, including flash memory, aimed at transforming data centers and cloud computing environments. The company addresses historical challenges associated with performance, reliability, and serviceability in storage technologies. Its flagship product, the tachIOn solid-state disk, offers significantly enhanced performance—4 to 10 times greater than competing products—while ensuring consistent reliability for data-intensive applications. Founded by experienced professionals from leading technology companies, Virident Systems has cultivated a team with deep expertise in flash technologies, empowering them to tackle complex challenges in modern data environments. Through its innovative hardware and software offerings, Virident Systems positions itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of enterprise storage solutions.

Credit Sesame

Series C in 2012
Credit Sesame, Inc. operates a credit and loan management platform designed to simplify and automate consumer credit management. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in San Francisco, the company provides tools that allow users to analyze their loans, credit scores, home mortgages, and credit card debts. Credit Sesame offers free access to credit score monitoring, credit reports, and identity theft protection. It also delivers personalized recommendations for refinancing and managing various financial products, including personal loans, home loans, and credit cards. By integrating these services, Credit Sesame aims to help consumers enhance their financial wellness and improve their credit and spending power.

Certeon

Venture Round in 2012
Certeon, Inc. specializes in virtual appliance software solutions focused on application acceleration and wide area network (WAN) optimization. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products including the aCelera Virtual Appliance, which enhances application performance and manageability, and various S-Series Application Acceleration Appliances that optimize WAN traffic. Additionally, Certeon provides tools such as the Object Differencing Engine for efficient data storage and compression, as well as application acceleration blueprints tailored for diverse environments. Their offerings support remote application delivery, security, enterprise content management, and web application performance, among others. Certeon has established strategic partnerships with Microsoft and reseller relationships with companies like Champion Solutions Group and Nth Generation to expand its market reach.

Amalfi Semiconductor

Venture Round in 2012
Amalfi Semiconductor is a fabless company that specializes in the development of high-performance complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) power amplifiers for the cellular industry. The firm focuses on designing and developing radio frequency (RF) and mixed signal semiconductors, specifically creating single-chip CMOS power amplifier devices tailored for GSM, GPRS, and EDGE mobile phones. By leveraging advanced semiconductor technology, Amalfi Semiconductor aims to enhance the performance and efficiency of cellular handsets in a competitive market.

Virident Systems

Private Equity Round in 2012
Virident Systems specializes in developing enterprise-class storage solutions utilizing Storage Class Memory (SCM) technologies, including flash memory, aimed at transforming data centers and cloud computing environments. The company addresses historical challenges associated with performance, reliability, and serviceability in storage technologies. Its flagship product, the tachIOn solid-state disk, offers significantly enhanced performance—4 to 10 times greater than competing products—while ensuring consistent reliability for data-intensive applications. Founded by experienced professionals from leading technology companies, Virident Systems has cultivated a team with deep expertise in flash technologies, empowering them to tackle complex challenges in modern data environments. Through its innovative hardware and software offerings, Virident Systems positions itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of enterprise storage solutions.

Upwork Global

Series D in 2012
Upwork Global Inc. operates an online talent marketplace that connects businesses with independent professionals and agencies worldwide, primarily in the United States, India, and the Philippines. The platform offers access to a diverse pool of talent with around 8,000 skills across various categories, including web development, graphic design, and customer service. Upwork facilitates streamlined workflows for clients, encompassing talent sourcing, contracting, and project management through features like communication tools, time tracking, invoicing, and payment processing. The company provides several service tiers, including Upwork Basic, Upwork Plus, Upwork Business, Upwork Enterprise, and Upwork Payroll, catering to different client needs. Founded in 1998 and originally known as Elance-oDesk, Upwork rebranded in May 2015 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in major cities. The platform serves a wide range of clients, from startups to large enterprises, generating significant revenue through its comprehensive freelance services.

ZeaChem

Series C in 2012
ZeaChem is focused on developing sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based fuels and chemicals, utilizing renewable biomass sources such as wood chips, wheat straw, corn stover, and grasses. The company employs a proprietary fermentation process that converts all carbon in the sugars into end products, resulting in high yields and making its products competitive with traditional fossil fuels, even without subsidies. By targeting the $1 trillion chemicals and fuels markets, ZeaChem aims to provide high-margin solutions that address environmental concerns while maintaining economic viability.

Rev

Series A in 2011
Through a combination of industry-leading AI, a marketplace of human transcriptionists, and over 6.5 millions of hours of real-world data, Rev is the most accurate transcription service on the market. Leading in price, speed and quality, Rev delivers compliant captions, transcriptions and subtitles in 75+ languages. The chosen speech-to-text partner for Vimeo, Spotify, Yale, PBS and Sundance Film Festival, Rev is progressing accessibility across industries and revolutionizing what it means to understand the human voice. Do more with every word at Rev.com.

expressor software

Debt Financing in 2011
Expressor Software specializes in semantic data integration, offering efficient and user-friendly tools for data processing and development productivity. Central to its offerings is expressor Studio, an ETL design tool that enables users to create, test, and execute data flow applications directly from their desktop. The Standard Edition of expressor Studio expands these capabilities, allowing for team collaboration, version management, and the deployment of ETL applications to a dedicated parallel processing server. This unique, business-centric approach simplifies the development and reuse of data integration solutions, making it easier for organizations to manage their data effectively.

Virident Systems

Series C in 2011
Virident Systems specializes in developing enterprise-class storage solutions utilizing Storage Class Memory (SCM) technologies, including flash memory, aimed at transforming data centers and cloud computing environments. The company addresses historical challenges associated with performance, reliability, and serviceability in storage technologies. Its flagship product, the tachIOn solid-state disk, offers significantly enhanced performance—4 to 10 times greater than competing products—while ensuring consistent reliability for data-intensive applications. Founded by experienced professionals from leading technology companies, Virident Systems has cultivated a team with deep expertise in flash technologies, empowering them to tackle complex challenges in modern data environments. Through its innovative hardware and software offerings, Virident Systems positions itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of enterprise storage solutions.

Redfin

Series E in 2011
Redfin is a residential real estate brokerage that combines traditional real estate services with advanced technology to streamline the home buying and selling process. The company provides a search platform for users to find homes listed by brokers as well as for-sale-by-owner properties, utilizing MLS listing information and historical data presented on an interactive map. Redfin's agents collaborate with engineers to develop tools that simplify real estate transactions. Additionally, Redfin offers mortgage loans and title and settlement services through its website and mobile application, generating the majority of its revenue from real estate services.

Pursway

Series B in 2011
Pursway is a provider of marketing management services that enhances customer acquisition, cross-sell, and retention by leveraging the relationships among customers and prospects. Utilizing advanced algorithms and a proprietary database, Pursway constructs social graphs from numerous open web sources, which reveal genuine connections between individuals. This insight empowers marketers to understand and engage opinion leaders who influence the purchasing decisions of others. Through its innovative Pursway Influence Value Order (PIVO) technology, the company has helped clients achieve significant improvements in return on investment for their marketing programs, reporting increases of 2 to 5 times. By unlocking the potential of existing customer data, Pursway equips businesses with the tools necessary to effectively reach and motivate their target audiences.

GupShup

Series E in 2011
GupShup is a communication platform that enables users to send and receive short messages privately and publicly. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, the company facilitates significant customer engagement by handling over 4 billion messages each month, totaling over 150 billion messages delivered since its inception. GupShup offers a smart messaging platform that provides developers with tools to build, test, deploy, monitor, and track bots and other messaging services efficiently. The company also developed Teamchat, a smart messaging app that introduced innovative “smart” messages, a feature that has since been adopted by other messaging applications. GupShup's cloud-based messaging solutions assist brands and businesses in optimizing customer interactions, fostering long-lasting relationships through effective communication on mobile devices.

Coskata

Series D in 2011
Coskata, Inc. is a renewable energy company focused on producing liquid fuels through advanced biological processes. The company utilizes proprietary microorganisms and innovative bioreactor designs to convert various feedstocks, including natural gas, wood, and waste materials, into ethanol. By developing technologies for processing bio-refuse and synthesizing gas, Coskata aims to provide a sustainable solution for fuel production that supports economic growth, environmental protection, and national security. Through its expertise in molecular biology and process engineering, the company enables the transformation of diverse resources into valuable fuels and chemicals.

Gild

Seed Round in 2011
Gild Inc. is a technology company that specializes in talent acquisition through its Internet-based platform, which helps organizations find, engage, and hire candidates effectively. The platform allows companies to create and post job openings, source and recommend suitable candidates, and analyze their recruiting strategies. Gild also offers an Applicant Tracking System for managing candidate information and a candidate relationship management module that facilitates the development of accurate candidate profiles based on real skills. Additionally, the platform includes features for automatic interview scheduling and one-click video interviewing. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, Gild has expanded its operations to include offices in Salt Lake City and Milan. The company's innovative approach leverages data science and predictive analytics to enhance the hiring process across various industries.

Roku

Series D in 2011
Roku, Inc. is a leading streaming platform that provides users with access to a wide range of movies, TV episodes, live sports, music, and news. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Los Gatos, California, Roku operates in two primary segments: Platform and Player. The company has developed a proprietary operating system, Roku OS, which powers its streaming devices and co-branded televisions produced by various manufacturers. Roku offers a variety of streaming media players, accessories, and smart home products, and also operates the Roku Channel, a free, ad-supported service featuring both on-demand and live content. With a significant user base of over 80 million households, Roku generates revenue through device sales, advertising products, and licensing agreements, positioning itself as a prominent player in the streaming market.

CloudShare

Venture Round in 2011
CloudShare Ltd. is a cloud computing company that provides a platform for developing and testing IT applications, software, and systems. Established in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, CloudShare offers various solutions tailored to different user needs, including CloudShare Enterprise for large teams and enterprises, CloudShare Labs for developers and IT professionals, and CloudShare ProPlus for individual users. These solutions enable users to build, manage, and share multiple environments on-demand, facilitating tasks such as virtual training, demos, and proofs-of-concept. The company's platform supports the migration of virtual machines and allows on-premise solutions and SaaS applications to leverage cloud capabilities seamlessly. CloudShare's offerings enhance productivity and collaboration for technology vendors, enterprises, and IT professionals. The company has established strategic partnerships with major industry players, further extending its reach and capabilities.

PerkStreet Financial

Series B in 2011
PerkStreet Financial is a next-generation banking platform that generates industry-leading payments revenues. PerkStreet customers earn cash back for spending on their debit cards, weekly offers customized to their buying habits, and special cash back opportunities at the places they spend most. PerkStreet accounts generate an unprecedented level of transaction revenues, three times what a typical bank account will earn. PerkStreet generates such high levels of usage and revenue by using its proprietary commerce engine that predicts the purchase demands of its customers and incents them to take profitable actions using the company's rewards platform. PerkStreet serves more customers than 75% of the banks and credit unions in the country.

SignalSet

Series A in 2011
Seattle-based SignalSet has developed the first wireless infrastructure solution that allows machine-to-machine device manufacturers and OEMs to deploy and remotely manage wireless devices capable of seamlessly switching between GSM and CDMA wireless networks with no manual intervention. With SignalSet's patent-pending Remote Carrier Switchingâ„¢ technology, wireless machine-to-machine devices are being built to have continuous carrier choice, freely moving between networks as needed to maximize coverage, data transmission speed, and automatic redundancy at an affordable price.

Overture Networks

Series D in 2011
Overture Networks, Inc. specializes in providing virtualization solutions and high-speed carrier Ethernet edge and aggregation services tailored for carrier-class service providers. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina, with additional development offices in Westford, Massachusetts, and Bangalore, India, the company offers a diverse range of products. These include the Overture Orchestrator for cost-effective service delivery, Overture Analytics for actionable intelligence, and various Ethernet access devices that facilitate the transition from traditional TDM infrastructure to modern Ethernet networks. Key offerings also encompass the Overture 65vSE, a carrier-class server, and platforms like the Overture 6500 for performance-assured services across multiple transport mediums. By integrating packet-switched and circuit-switched technologies, Overture Networks delivers adaptable and cost-efficient solutions that cater to various service provider requirements.

Open Mile

Series B in 2011
Open Mile is a provider of online services focused on shipping and transportation brokerage. The company aims to enhance the domestic truckload market by promoting smarter practices, transparent pricing, and accessible information for all stakeholders. Utilizing advanced web and mobile technology, Open Mile enables shippers and carriers to interact seamlessly, gather market intelligence, and match demand with capacity in real-time. By automating much of the freight process, Open Mile helps reduce costs and improve service for shippers, while simultaneously creating new revenue opportunities for qualified carriers. As a non-asset truckload service provider, Open Mile is committed to fostering a more efficient and effective freight industry.

Perfecto Mobile

Series B in 2011
Perfecto Mobile Ltd. operates a cloud-based platform designed for testing web, mobile, and Internet of Things applications. The company provides a range of solutions including Continuous Quality Lab for mobile application and responsive website testing, as well as DevTunnel for debugging applications. Perfecto Mobile's offerings encompass remote browser and mobile device testing, ensuring manual testing on real devices and cross-browser compatibility. The company also delivers enterprise-grade security solutions focused on data protection and compliance. In addition to its testing platform, Perfecto Mobile offers professional services such as automated test case creation, custom automation solutions, and training services. Its diverse client base includes Fortune 500 companies across sectors like banking, insurance, retail, telecommunications, and media. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Perfecto Mobile also maintains offices in Israel, the United Kingdom, and Germany, along with data centers in multiple locations throughout North America and the UK.

Clean Cell International

Venture Round in 2011
Clean Cell International is a solar module manufacturer that develops flexible solar modules.

Virident Systems

Series B in 2010
Virident Systems specializes in developing enterprise-class storage solutions utilizing Storage Class Memory (SCM) technologies, including flash memory, aimed at transforming data centers and cloud computing environments. The company addresses historical challenges associated with performance, reliability, and serviceability in storage technologies. Its flagship product, the tachIOn solid-state disk, offers significantly enhanced performance—4 to 10 times greater than competing products—while ensuring consistent reliability for data-intensive applications. Founded by experienced professionals from leading technology companies, Virident Systems has cultivated a team with deep expertise in flash technologies, empowering them to tackle complex challenges in modern data environments. Through its innovative hardware and software offerings, Virident Systems positions itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of enterprise storage solutions.

Pelican Imaging

Series B in 2010
Pelican Imaging Corporation is a venture-backed software start-up focused on commercializing advanced computational camera technology for the smartphone market. The company has developed a novel array sensor technology that delivers highly accurate depth data in real time for both images and video. This depth-sensing multi-camera imaging system offers significant advantages for augmented reality applications, including precise near-field and far-field depth capture across various lighting conditions, real-time processing, dynamic calibration, and reduced occlusion zones. Users can benefit from features such as post-capture refocusing, multi-subject focus, object segmentation, linear depth measurements, background changes, and 3D model creation, applicable on any device. Pelican Imaging's innovations aim to overcome the limitations of traditional camera designs, enhancing user experiences and expanding the capabilities of smartphone photography and video.

SundaySky

Series B in 2010
SundaySky Ltd. is a provider of dynamically generated video solutions aimed at e-businesses and online retailers, enhancing brand visibility and driving website traffic through high-quality video content. The company’s Software-as-a-Service platform facilitates the creation of personalized videos by extracting content from various sources and transforming it into engaging video clips. Key offerings include SmartVideo, a marketing platform that enables brands to deliver tailored video narratives at critical consumer interaction points; Videolet, a customizable video template; and proprietary technologies like Video Scene Markup Language for multimedia synchronization and InstantStreaming for immediate video delivery. Serving renowned brands such as AT&T, Allstate, and Citigroup, SundaySky generated over $1.4 billion in measurable value for its clients in 2017. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Tel Aviv and Tokyo.

Coskata

Series D in 2010
Coskata, Inc. is a renewable energy company focused on producing liquid fuels through advanced biological processes. The company utilizes proprietary microorganisms and innovative bioreactor designs to convert various feedstocks, including natural gas, wood, and waste materials, into ethanol. By developing technologies for processing bio-refuse and synthesizing gas, Coskata aims to provide a sustainable solution for fuel production that supports economic growth, environmental protection, and national security. Through its expertise in molecular biology and process engineering, the company enables the transformation of diverse resources into valuable fuels and chemicals.

expressor software

Venture Round in 2010
Expressor Software specializes in semantic data integration, offering efficient and user-friendly tools for data processing and development productivity. Central to its offerings is expressor Studio, an ETL design tool that enables users to create, test, and execute data flow applications directly from their desktop. The Standard Edition of expressor Studio expands these capabilities, allowing for team collaboration, version management, and the deployment of ETL applications to a dedicated parallel processing server. This unique, business-centric approach simplifies the development and reuse of data integration solutions, making it easier for organizations to manage their data effectively.

GupShup

Series D in 2010
GupShup is a communication platform that enables users to send and receive short messages privately and publicly. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, the company facilitates significant customer engagement by handling over 4 billion messages each month, totaling over 150 billion messages delivered since its inception. GupShup offers a smart messaging platform that provides developers with tools to build, test, deploy, monitor, and track bots and other messaging services efficiently. The company also developed Teamchat, a smart messaging app that introduced innovative “smart” messages, a feature that has since been adopted by other messaging applications. GupShup's cloud-based messaging solutions assist brands and businesses in optimizing customer interactions, fostering long-lasting relationships through effective communication on mobile devices.

Pursway

Series A in 2010
Pursway is a provider of marketing management services that enhances customer acquisition, cross-sell, and retention by leveraging the relationships among customers and prospects. Utilizing advanced algorithms and a proprietary database, Pursway constructs social graphs from numerous open web sources, which reveal genuine connections between individuals. This insight empowers marketers to understand and engage opinion leaders who influence the purchasing decisions of others. Through its innovative Pursway Influence Value Order (PIVO) technology, the company has helped clients achieve significant improvements in return on investment for their marketing programs, reporting increases of 2 to 5 times. By unlocking the potential of existing customer data, Pursway equips businesses with the tools necessary to effectively reach and motivate their target audiences.

Ampulse

Series A in 2009
Ampulse was founded in 2007 by Innovation Valley Partners and Battelle Ventures, an independent venture fund formed by the Battelle Memorial Institute, the world's largest non-profit research and development organization, manager of seven National and four major private laboratories in the United States. Ampulse is leveraging proprietary technology developed over the past ten years at the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), and National Renewal Energy Laboratory (NREL), focused on flexible thin-film photovoltaic technologies.

Blackwave

Series C in 2009
Blackwave specializes in providing an integrated infrastructure platform designed for the storage and delivery of video over IP. The company aims to reduce costs and simplify the management of infrastructure necessary for streaming extensive video libraries to large audiences. Blackwave's technology lowers capital and operational expenditures by innovating the storage and retrieval processes for video data on standard disk drives. Its systems start with 48TB of storage and a delivery capacity of 10Gbps, allowing independent scalability of both storage and delivery components. Blackwave's platform efficiently manages video delivery using various protocols through a single web interface. Its solutions are utilized by telecommunications companies, content delivery networks, content aggregators, and distributors, addressing needs from storage-intensive origins to distributed nodes at the edge of content delivery networks. Blackwave launched its first system in the U.S. and Asia in February 2009, gaining its first customer shortly thereafter.

Analogix Semiconductor

Series B in 2009
Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductor devices tailored for the digital multimedia and communications markets. The company offers a range of products including SlimPort devices, timing controllers, mobile display converters, accessory display converter chips, and display controllers. These products enhance the capabilities of portable devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and televisions, enabling them to deliver high-quality video, audio, and data to high-definition displays. Notably, the SlimPort ANX7688 allows for impressive video resolutions, supporting 4K video at 60 frames per second and full HD at 120 frames per second. Established in 2002, Analogix is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Beijing and Shenzhen, China, as well as locations in Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan.

Amalfi Semiconductor

Series C in 2009
Amalfi Semiconductor is a fabless company that specializes in the development of high-performance complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) power amplifiers for the cellular industry. The firm focuses on designing and developing radio frequency (RF) and mixed signal semiconductors, specifically creating single-chip CMOS power amplifier devices tailored for GSM, GPRS, and EDGE mobile phones. By leveraging advanced semiconductor technology, Amalfi Semiconductor aims to enhance the performance and efficiency of cellular handsets in a competitive market.

5min Media

Series B in 2009
5min Media operates a leading syndication platform specializing in lifestyle, knowledge, and instructional videos. By reinventing the concept of a cable network in the online space, 5min effectively connects with engaged audiences across hundreds of lifestyle and niche websites. The platform boasts a diverse library of over 200,000 short-form videos sourced from prominent media companies and innovative independent producers. Its extensive content spans various categories, including arts, automobiles, business, fitness, food, health, sports, technology, and more, allowing users to access high-quality information and enhance their learning experiences.

StrongView

Series D in 2009
StrongView is a company based in Redwood City, California, specializing in email and cross-channel marketing solutions aimed at enhancing customer relationship marketing. It provides a range of integrated products, including the Email Marketing Server, which allows marketers to manage their email campaigns effectively, and the Transactional Email Server, which personalizes transactional communications. Additionally, StrongView offers the Email Integration Server for message assembly, delivery, reporting, and tracking, as well as the Email Delivery Server for managing email delivery in complex server environments. By focusing on customer context, StrongView helps brands engage with consumers in a more meaningful way, adapting to their changing needs and circumstances throughout the customer journey.

Silicor Materials

Series C in 2009
Silicor Materials, Inc. specializes in the production of solar silicon for photovoltaic cell and module manufacturers globally. Established in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company operates manufacturing facilities in Vaughan, Canada, and Mississippi, along with a research and development center in Berlin, Germany. Silicor Materials offers high-quality, low-cost solar silicon, which serves as an alternative to more expensive electronic-grade silicon, thereby enabling photovoltaic module manufacturers to lower their production costs while adhering to demanding performance standards. In addition to solar silicon, the company produces aluminum by-products, including aluminum-silicon master alloys and polyaluminum chloride, which are utilized in municipal and industrial water treatment applications.

Quattro Wireless

Series C in 2009
Quattro Wireless was a mobile advertising network that specialized in assisting advertisers in designing, developing, and serving interactive advertising campaigns to its audience. The company aimed to engage mobile users effectively, providing a platform for dynamic and interactive ads within popular applications. However, as of September 30, Quattro Wireless ceased accepting new campaigns and began transitioning its focus entirely to the iAd advertising platform, which was designed to enhance the advertising experience by merging television-like emotional impact with web interactivity. Consequently, Quattro Wireless began winding down its existing campaigns to support the iAd Network exclusively.

COPAN Systems

Venture Round in 2009
COPAN Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in Longmont, Colorado, founded in 2002. The company specializes in providing a comprehensive range of idle disk storage solutions designed to maximize the value of long-term persistent data. Its product offerings include virtual tape libraries for backup and disaster recovery, as well as archiving solutions that enable the retention and retrieval of digital assets at the file level. In addition to these core products, COPAN Systems delivers services related to data protection, tiered storage, and efficient power and cooling management. The company's diverse clientele spans multiple sectors, including education, finance, government, healthcare, technology, media, and service providers, reflecting its broad applicability in the data storage market.

Solar Power Partners

Series B in 2009
Solar Power Partners, Inc. is a leading independent solar power producer in the United States, specializing in the development, ownership, and operation of distributed solar energy facilities. The company assists businesses, institutions, municipalities, and agricultural clients in adopting solar energy through long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), which allow customers to benefit from solar-generated electricity without the complexities and costs associated with owning and maintaining solar facilities. SPP focuses on mid-scale projects and collaborates with solar integrators to deliver tailored renewable energy solutions. Its diverse clientele includes water districts, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, airports, detention centers, and various commercial and agricultural operations, extending its services across the continental United States and Hawaii.

Nurien Software

Series A in 2009
Nurien Software Corp. is a company based in Seoul, South Korea, focused on developing and operating social networking services and online gaming platforms. It offers a range of solutions, including Nurien, a 3D social networking service and gaming platform, and Mstar, an online community dance and music game that allows players to interact through realistic 3D avatars in a vibrant urban environment. Additionally, Nurien provides Sfoon, a social feed organization engine that facilitates real-time communication among users via various digital channels. Other offerings include Runway, a fashion show design game, and QuizStar, a celebrity trivia contest. The company's platforms encourage users to express their identities through customizable 3D objects and avatars that engage with one another in virtual worlds. Founded in 2005, Nurien Software aims to create immersive online experiences that blend social interaction and gaming.

ZeaChem

Series B in 2009
ZeaChem is focused on developing sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based fuels and chemicals, utilizing renewable biomass sources such as wood chips, wheat straw, corn stover, and grasses. The company employs a proprietary fermentation process that converts all carbon in the sugars into end products, resulting in high yields and making its products competitive with traditional fossil fuels, even without subsidies. By targeting the $1 trillion chemicals and fuels markets, ZeaChem aims to provide high-margin solutions that address environmental concerns while maintaining economic viability.

SundaySky

Series A in 2009
SundaySky Ltd. is a provider of dynamically generated video solutions aimed at e-businesses and online retailers, enhancing brand visibility and driving website traffic through high-quality video content. The company’s Software-as-a-Service platform facilitates the creation of personalized videos by extracting content from various sources and transforming it into engaging video clips. Key offerings include SmartVideo, a marketing platform that enables brands to deliver tailored video narratives at critical consumer interaction points; Videolet, a customizable video template; and proprietary technologies like Video Scene Markup Language for multimedia synchronization and InstantStreaming for immediate video delivery. Serving renowned brands such as AT&T, Allstate, and Citigroup, SundaySky generated over $1.4 billion in measurable value for its clients in 2017. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Tel Aviv and Tokyo.

Coskata

Series C in 2008
Coskata, Inc. is a renewable energy company focused on producing liquid fuels through advanced biological processes. The company utilizes proprietary microorganisms and innovative bioreactor designs to convert various feedstocks, including natural gas, wood, and waste materials, into ethanol. By developing technologies for processing bio-refuse and synthesizing gas, Coskata aims to provide a sustainable solution for fuel production that supports economic growth, environmental protection, and national security. Through its expertise in molecular biology and process engineering, the company enables the transformation of diverse resources into valuable fuels and chemicals.

Silicor Materials

Series B in 2008
Silicor Materials, Inc. specializes in the production of solar silicon for photovoltaic cell and module manufacturers globally. Established in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company operates manufacturing facilities in Vaughan, Canada, and Mississippi, along with a research and development center in Berlin, Germany. Silicor Materials offers high-quality, low-cost solar silicon, which serves as an alternative to more expensive electronic-grade silicon, thereby enabling photovoltaic module manufacturers to lower their production costs while adhering to demanding performance standards. In addition to solar silicon, the company produces aluminum by-products, including aluminum-silicon master alloys and polyaluminum chloride, which are utilized in municipal and industrial water treatment applications.

Applied Identity

Series C in 2008
Applied Identity, Inc. offers identity aware network security solutions. It offers ID-Audit, which displays real-time and historical user and resource activity; ID-Unify that enables the management of user identities between disparate identity stores; ID-Enforce, an identity aware network enforcement solution; and ID-Mark, which enables collection of audit data. The company also provides audit and compliance, asset protection, network level user and group separation, and identity virtualization solutions. Its clients include financial services, government department and agencies, technology innovators, and educational institutions.

Solar Power Partners

Debt Financing in 2008
Solar Power Partners, Inc. is a leading independent solar power producer in the United States, specializing in the development, ownership, and operation of distributed solar energy facilities. The company assists businesses, institutions, municipalities, and agricultural clients in adopting solar energy through long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), which allow customers to benefit from solar-generated electricity without the complexities and costs associated with owning and maintaining solar facilities. SPP focuses on mid-scale projects and collaborates with solar integrators to deliver tailored renewable energy solutions. Its diverse clientele includes water districts, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, airports, detention centers, and various commercial and agricultural operations, extending its services across the continental United States and Hawaii.

Challenge Online Games

Series B in 2008
Challenge Games specializes in the creation of online social games designed for both serious and casual gamers. The company focuses on developing short, engaging games that can be played in three to ten minutes, making them accessible and enjoyable. By leveraging the capabilities of social networks, Challenge Games facilitates gameplay that allows users to compete and collaborate with friends, enhancing the social experience of gaming.

expressor software

Series B in 2008
Expressor Software specializes in semantic data integration, offering efficient and user-friendly tools for data processing and development productivity. Central to its offerings is expressor Studio, an ETL design tool that enables users to create, test, and execute data flow applications directly from their desktop. The Standard Edition of expressor Studio expands these capabilities, allowing for team collaboration, version management, and the deployment of ETL applications to a dedicated parallel processing server. This unique, business-centric approach simplifies the development and reuse of data integration solutions, making it easier for organizations to manage their data effectively.

Palo Alto Networks

Series C in 2008
Palo Alto Networks is a California-based cybersecurity company that provides a comprehensive range of security solutions for organizations. The firm specializes in network security, cloud security, and security operations, making it a platform-based vendor in the cybersecurity space. With over 80,000 enterprise customers globally, Palo Alto Networks serves a significant portion of the Global 2000, demonstrating its prominent position in the industry. The company's offerings are designed to protect organizations from evolving cyber threats, ensuring robust security across various digital environments.

Amobee

Series C in 2008
Amobee, Inc. is a marketing technology company that offers comprehensive advertising solutions across various channels, including television, digital, and social media. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, Amobee provides a cloud-based platform that enables brands and agencies to target audiences effectively, utilizing advanced analytics and proprietary data. Its key offerings include Amobee INK, which addresses the limitations of traditional audience targeting methods, and Amobee Impact, which features diverse mobile and cross-device advertising formats to enhance consumer engagement. Additionally, Amobee Brand Intelligence monitors brand positioning and consumer sentiment using real-time data, while Sales Accelerator allows marketers to measure the offline sales impact of their campaigns. The company is focused on helping clients adapt to the fluid nature of consumer behavior across screens, ensuring optimized advertising strategies that respect user privacy. Founded in 2005, Amobee operates globally and is a subsidiary of Singapore Telecommunications Limited.

OpenSpan

Series C in 2008
OpenSpan, Inc. specializes in robotic automation and workforce intelligence solutions for enterprises both in the United States and internationally. The company provides a range of products, including OpenSpan Intelligence, a SaaS-based application that delivers insights for workforce management; OpenSpan Robotic Process Automation, which automates and accelerates enterprise transactions; and OpenSpan Robotic Desktop Automation, designed to enhance employee productivity by simplifying and integrating desktop technologies and processes. Additionally, OpenSpan offers a Transformation Platform for building transaction strategies, as well as various professional services, including customer care and consulting. Serving Fortune 500 and Forbes Global 2000 companies across sectors such as banking, government, and retail, OpenSpan is deployed on over 300,000 enterprise desktops in 21 countries, improving approximately 1.1 billion business processes annually. Founded in 2004 and based in Alpharetta, Georgia, OpenSpan operates as a subsidiary of Pegasystems Inc.

Upwork Global

Series C in 2008
Upwork Global Inc. operates an online talent marketplace that connects businesses with independent professionals and agencies worldwide, primarily in the United States, India, and the Philippines. The platform offers access to a diverse pool of talent with around 8,000 skills across various categories, including web development, graphic design, and customer service. Upwork facilitates streamlined workflows for clients, encompassing talent sourcing, contracting, and project management through features like communication tools, time tracking, invoicing, and payment processing. The company provides several service tiers, including Upwork Basic, Upwork Plus, Upwork Business, Upwork Enterprise, and Upwork Payroll, catering to different client needs. Founded in 1998 and originally known as Elance-oDesk, Upwork rebranded in May 2015 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in major cities. The platform serves a wide range of clients, from startups to large enterprises, generating significant revenue through its comprehensive freelance services.

Optaros

Series C in 2008
Optaros is a consulting and systems integration firm specializing in eCommerce solutions. Founded by Bob Gett, the company assists enterprises in addressing IT business challenges by leveraging open source software. Optaros focuses on designing, assembling, and supporting Internet applications, delivering tailored online solutions to its clients. Through its expertise, the firm aims to enhance the operational efficiency and effectiveness of businesses in the digital landscape.

MarketLive

Series E in 2008
MarketLive, established in 1995, specializes in eCommerce technology and services designed for fast-growing companies. The company offers an extensive eCommerce suite tailored to the needs of catalogers, retailers, direct marketers, and manufacturers. MarketLive's solutions include software for establishing an online sales presence, managing content, processing orders, and overseeing customer relationships and website activity. The company employs its Intelligent Selling methodology to enhance customer experiences and significantly improve acquisition, conversion, and retention rates. MarketLive supports various prominent eCommerce sites, including brands such as Peruvian Connection, Learning Resources, and Warner Brothers, among others.

Nurien Software

Series A in 2008
Nurien Software Corp. is a company based in Seoul, South Korea, focused on developing and operating social networking services and online gaming platforms. It offers a range of solutions, including Nurien, a 3D social networking service and gaming platform, and Mstar, an online community dance and music game that allows players to interact through realistic 3D avatars in a vibrant urban environment. Additionally, Nurien provides Sfoon, a social feed organization engine that facilitates real-time communication among users via various digital channels. Other offerings include Runway, a fashion show design game, and QuizStar, a celebrity trivia contest. The company's platforms encourage users to express their identities through customizable 3D objects and avatars that engage with one another in virtual worlds. Founded in 2005, Nurien Software aims to create immersive online experiences that blend social interaction and gaming.

Coskata

Series B in 2008
Coskata, Inc. is a renewable energy company focused on producing liquid fuels through advanced biological processes. The company utilizes proprietary microorganisms and innovative bioreactor designs to convert various feedstocks, including natural gas, wood, and waste materials, into ethanol. By developing technologies for processing bio-refuse and synthesizing gas, Coskata aims to provide a sustainable solution for fuel production that supports economic growth, environmental protection, and national security. Through its expertise in molecular biology and process engineering, the company enables the transformation of diverse resources into valuable fuels and chemicals.

Incipient

Series E in 2008
Incipient specializes in developing enterprise-class storage solutions, focusing on storage area networks (SAN), storage virtualization, and automated data migration software. The company provides a range of products, including Incipient Automated Data Migration Software, which facilitates data migration for various projects such as data center relocations and storage array updates. Additionally, Incipient offers the Network Storage Platform Software, integrating storage virtualization technology with management capabilities to enable efficient data movement within SAN environments. The company also provides services related to data migration, automated storage provisioning, data copy, and data protection. Incipient caters to markets involving data migration, storage virtualization, and SAN management, distributing its solutions through channel partners. Founded in 2001, Incipient is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Strata8 Networks

Venture Round in 2008
Strata8 is telecommunications consultant that owns cellular spectrum licenses to provide personal cellular services to enterprises.
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