Gold Hill Capital

Gold Hill Capital, based in San Jose with an additional office in Boston, is a private financing firm specializing in providing capital to expansion-stage technology and life science companies across the U.S. With approximately $1 billion under management across two funds, the firm offers flexible debt and equity financing solutions, leveraging its team's extensive experience in investment banking, venture capital, and other financial sectors.

Rob Helm

Founding Member and Partner

Tim Waterson

Co-Founder and Partner

28 past transactions

MomentFeed

Seed Round in 2013
MomentFeed, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in mobile customer experience management software for various industries including automotive, banking, restaurants, retail, telecommunications, and travel. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, MomentFeed offers a unified platform that enables multi-location brands to optimize their visibility in proximity search. The platform includes features such as a Mobile Customer Experience management system, Social Media Manager, Paid Media Manager, Reputation Manager, and Visibility Manager, all designed to enhance local engagement and digital reputation. Additionally, the company provides services such as location data publishing, digital presence management, and location data alignment. By leveraging these tools, MomentFeed helps brands connect with customers at the local level, ultimately driving foot traffic and increasing revenue.

SugarCRM

Venture Round in 2012
SugarCRM Inc. is a provider of customer relationship management (CRM) solutions that caters to both small businesses and enterprises globally. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, the company has expanded its presence with offices in cities such as New York, London, and Sydney, along with operations across various European countries. SugarCRM offers a comprehensive platform that includes applications for sales, marketing, customer support, and campaign management, designed to enhance decision-making and foster stronger customer relationships. The company's innovative CRM solutions are recognized for their user-friendly interface and adaptability, serving a diverse range of sectors including manufacturing, financial services, and insurance. With over 1.5 million users in 120 countries, SugarCRM aims to deliver a personalized and engaging user experience that integrates the simplicity of consumer applications with the functionality needed for effective business processes.

High Street Partners

Series C in 2011
HSP simplifies the management and control of international operations and empowers customers to capitalize on their growth opportunities overseas. There unique approach has helped over 300 organizations in over 80 countries.

Boston Technologies

Debt Financing in 2011
Boston Technologies is a leading provider of software, services, and trading platforms tailored for institutional and retail brokerage firms operating in the foreign exchange, contracts for difference, commodities, futures, and options markets. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company specializes in inter-exchange connectivity, enabling clients to concentrate on their core trading activities while receiving essential IT services customized to their specific needs. Over recent years, Boston Technologies has leveraged advancements in technology to create innovative solutions, such as its proprietary bridge technology, which enhances the ability of brokerages to manage risk and execute trades efficiently. The company's operational philosophy is grounded in three core principles: client focus, team development, and dynamic innovation. By prioritizing long-lasting partnerships with clients, fostering a collaborative work environment, and embracing continuous innovation, Boston Technologies has consistently expanded its customer base and enhanced its service offerings in an evolving marketplace.

PlumChoice

Debt Financing in 2011
PlumChoice is a technical services provider specializing in white-label solutions for cloud and Internet of Things (IoT) companies. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, PlumChoice offers a range of services including 24/7 support, pre-purchase consultation, installation, configuration, onboarding, product integration, migration, problem resolution, and ongoing usage assistance. The company's solutions are designed to enhance customer experiences, reduce returns, increase adoption, drive revenue, control costs, and foster brand loyalty. PlumChoice serves both large enterprises, including Fortune 1000 manufacturers and retailers, as well as small businesses and individual consumers.

Giftiki

Series A in 2011
Giftiki is a company that specializes in collaborative gifting services, offering a social commerce platform designed to enhance the gifting experience. Its innovative gifting engine enables users to contribute small amounts of money to a collective fund, which empowers recipients to purchase items that they genuinely desire. Giftiki's platform caters to various gifting occasions, including holidays, graduations, weddings, and baby showers, making it a versatile solution for both personal and communal gifting needs. By facilitating contributions from multiple individuals, Giftiki transforms traditional gifting into a more thoughtful and personalized experience.

Pixtronix

Venture Round in 2009
Pixtronix is an innovative company based in Andover, Massachusetts, specializing in advanced display technologies tailored for multimedia devices. With a focus on optimizing visual performance while minimizing power consumption, Pixtronix develops its PerfectLight Displays, which provide exceptional optical quality. These displays are engineered to be versatile, suitable for a range of applications from mobile devices to desktop monitors and HD televisions. The company leverages expertise in displays, optics, and MEMS technology to create solutions that meet the demands of modern multimedia lifestyles.

Approva

Series E in 2009
Approva is a leading provider of continuous controls monitoring software, recognized for its effectiveness in automating IT and financial controls across major enterprise applications, including Oracle, PeopleSoft, and SAP. The company's software is utilized by major audit and advisory firms, as well as a range of prominent corporations such as Bayer, DirecTV, Honeywell, Kraft, Northrop Grumman, Siemens, and T-Mobile. By implementing Approva's solutions, organizations can enhance their governance, risk, and compliance efforts, effectively reducing risk, preventing fraud, lowering compliance costs, and identifying opportunities for operational improvement.

Lending Club

Venture Round in 2009
LendingClub Corporation is an online lending marketplace based in San Francisco, California, that connects creditworthy borrowers with investors. Founded in 2006, the platform offers a variety of unsecured personal loan products, including options for education, patient finance, auto refinancing, and small business loans. By facilitating direct investment in these loans, LendingClub provides investors access to an asset class that has traditionally been limited to institutional investors. The company generates most of its revenue through transaction fees from its role in processing loan applications and working with bank partners to enable loan originations. This approach aims to simplify and accelerate the lending process, making it more accessible for consumers and beneficial for investors.

MetricStream

Debt Financing in 2009
MetricStream, Inc. is a leading provider of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software solutions, offering both cloud-based and on-premise applications. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company serves a diverse range of industries, including banking, healthcare, automotive, and energy. Its software platform encompasses various functions such as internal audits, regulatory compliance, risk management, quality assurance, and vendor governance, enabling organizations to enhance their business performance and make informed decisions amidst regulatory complexities. MetricStream's solutions facilitate the integration of governance, risk management, and compliance across organizations, empowering users to navigate risks effectively while pursuing growth opportunities. With a commitment to customer support, implementation, and training, MetricStream continues to strengthen its presence in the global market through strategic partnerships and a robust portfolio of services.

BlackDuck

Debt Financing in 2009
Black Duck secures and manages open source software worldwide, eliminating open source security vulnerabilities and license compliance pain. With the rapid, widespread adoption of open-source software, Black Duck is a key component of Synopsys’ Software Integrity Platform, the most comprehensive solution for integrating security into the SDLC and software supply chain. Black Duck was established in 2002 and is based in Burlington, Massachusetts, United States.

BlackDuck

Series D in 2009
Black Duck secures and manages open source software worldwide, eliminating open source security vulnerabilities and license compliance pain. With the rapid, widespread adoption of open-source software, Black Duck is a key component of Synopsys’ Software Integrity Platform, the most comprehensive solution for integrating security into the SDLC and software supply chain. Black Duck was established in 2002 and is based in Burlington, Massachusetts, United States.

BA Systems

Venture Round in 2009
BA Systems is a developer of integrated service routing platforms that provides enterprises with efficient connectivity solutions for complex networks. Recognizing the challenges faced by fast-growing companies in keeping up with rapid software advancements, BA Systems offers an alternative to conventional hardware purchases. By leveraging innovative packet processing software and embedded management tools, BA Systems has designed cost-effective products that enable IT managers to optimize network resources in alignment with specific applications. This strategic approach significantly reduces both capital expenditures and operating costs for multi-site deployments, making it an attractive option for organizations looking to enhance their network efficiency without the burden of continually upgrading hardware.

CodeRyte

Series D in 2008
CodeRyte is a leading provider of computer-assisted coding and clinical data extraction solutions tailored for the healthcare industry. The company offers advanced software products, including CodeAssist, which automates the coding process by integrating with user operational information systems, and CodeComplete, an outsourced coding solution. Additionally, CodeRyte's DataScout tool analyzes physician narratives to extract clinically relevant information from both free-text and structured medical records. By streamlining coding processes and improving data extraction, CodeRyte enables healthcare providers to secure appropriate reimbursements, enhance compliance, and make informed treatment and business decisions. Its solutions are utilized by many prominent physician practices, billing companies, and academic medical centers across the nation, positioning CodeRyte as a vital component of their coding and data-mining operations.

Aprius

Series B in 2008
Aprius is a privately held company based in Silicon Valley that focuses on developing advanced rack I/O gateway systems for enterprise data centers. These systems enhance resource sharing and I/O virtualization, facilitating low-latency messaging and high-bandwidth interconnectivity between servers. Aprius provides innovative solutions that enable the virtualization of PCI Express resources, allowing them to be managed, provisioned, and consolidated as a single resource pool. Additionally, the company offers Computational Acceleration systems that deliver PCI Express-based compute acceleration cards, which can be dynamically allocated to server hosts within a cluster. Through these technologies, Aprius aims to improve operational efficiency and performance in modern data centers.

Panther Express

Series B in 2008
Panther Express, Inc., founded in 2005 and based in New York, operates a content delivery network (CDN) that enhances the loading performance of internet sites for visitors globally. The company specializes in delivering multimedia content over the internet to various types of online businesses. Its solutions cater to industries such as ad serving, e-commerce, gaming, managed hosting, multimedia, and video, as well as news/blogs, software downloads, and web applications.

iRise

Series C in 2008
iRise is a product definition and prototyping solutions company that specializes in enhancing collaboration among software teams, business stakeholders, and customers. It offers a web application simulator that enables users to create responsive wireframes and prototypes through a graphical, drag-and-drop interface, allowing non-technical users to visualize complex functionalities without coding. By combining collaborative prototyping with effective requirements management, iRise facilitates clear communication and rapid iteration, helping businesses bridge gaps in understanding and ensuring full traceability from user stories to development tasks. This approach empowers stakeholders to adapt and innovate their visions in real-time, ultimately leading to the delivery of better software at a faster pace.

Dash Navigation

Series C in 2008
Dash Navigation has plans to change your automotive GPS units for good by bringing maps mashups as well as internet capability. Unlike today's car GPS units which necessitate extra downloads to update map changes, add features or otherwise, Dash Navigation updates and extra features will all come via web connection in real time. The device will be connected through a cellular data network and will also sport WiFi connectivity. The device will collect data about traffic conditions from all other Dash drivers, and estimates how long alternative routes will take on any given day. All sorts of geo-tagged information can be pushed to the device and combined with the on-board maps. Everything from restaurants and open houses to concerts, gas, and golf courses could be sent to the Dash and appear there on your screen. Owners will be able to manage which mashups they receive through Dash's Website. There, they will be able to drag feeds from sites like [Platial](http://crunchbase.com/organization/platial), where they can create a Google Map of dog runs in San Francisco or yoga schools in LA. Link it to [Zillow](http://crunchbase.com/organization/zillow), and you will be able to get data on houses as you are driving around the neighborhood. Create a feed at Upcoming.org about all the rock concerts in your city or one of open houses from Craigslist, and you will be able to get the info in your car, along with how far away each place is. You will also be able to do a Yahoo Local search on the device for restaurants and it will return nearby results with ratings. The company is backed by both VC powerhouses, Sequoia Capital and Kleiner Perkins as well as a slew of others.

Element Labs

Series A in 2007
Element Labs is a manufacturer of advanced LED video technology tailored for the entertainment, architectural, and signage industries. The company specializes in creating customized display and lighting solutions that cater to a diverse range of applications, including concerts, film productions, architectural installations, and interactive signage. Notable products include STEALTH, a versatile video display system; Versa TILE, which provides dynamic colors and patterns for walls and floors; and Versa RAY, designed for prominent video displays on building facades and entertainment venues. Additionally, Element Labs offers the Kelvin TILE for film and video shoots, Helix G75 LED video screens, Helix P1 LED pixel strings, and Cobramore. With a focus on originality and impact, Element Labs combines innovative technology with expert project management to ensure comprehensive support from initial concept through to final execution.

KAYAK

Series D in 2007
KAYAK is a global leader in travel search, empowering millions of travelers to make informed decisions. Since its 2004 inception in the US, KAYAK has expanded to over 60 countries, offering a comprehensive platform that compares prices from hundreds of travel websites for flights, hotels, rental cars, and vacation packages. Its suite of tools includes KAYAK Trips, Explore, and Price Forecast. KAYAK also manages a portfolio of metasearch brands, processing over 6 billion queries annually. The company, now part of Booking Holdings Inc., was founded by industry veterans including Steve Hafner, Paul English, Terrell Jones, and Greg Slyngstad.

COPAN Systems

Series D in 2007
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.

FlowCardia

Series C in 2007
FlowCardia, Inc. is a medical device company established in 2002 that specializes in developing innovative catheter-based technologies aimed at facilitating guidewire crossing of chronic total occlusions (CTOs) in both coronary and peripheral arteries. CTOs pose significant challenges in interventional therapy, often leading to patients being referred for more invasive procedures such as bypass surgery or limb amputation due to the lack of effective recanalization devices. FlowCardia is dedicated to addressing this critical need within the medical community by providing advanced solutions that enhance the safety and efficacy of CTO recanalization.

Pixtronix

Venture Round in 2007
Pixtronix is an innovative company based in Andover, Massachusetts, specializing in advanced display technologies tailored for multimedia devices. With a focus on optimizing visual performance while minimizing power consumption, Pixtronix develops its PerfectLight Displays, which provide exceptional optical quality. These displays are engineered to be versatile, suitable for a range of applications from mobile devices to desktop monitors and HD televisions. The company leverages expertise in displays, optics, and MEMS technology to create solutions that meet the demands of modern multimedia lifestyles.

Dash Navigation

Series B in 2007
Dash Navigation has plans to change your automotive GPS units for good by bringing maps mashups as well as internet capability. Unlike today's car GPS units which necessitate extra downloads to update map changes, add features or otherwise, Dash Navigation updates and extra features will all come via web connection in real time. The device will be connected through a cellular data network and will also sport WiFi connectivity. The device will collect data about traffic conditions from all other Dash drivers, and estimates how long alternative routes will take on any given day. All sorts of geo-tagged information can be pushed to the device and combined with the on-board maps. Everything from restaurants and open houses to concerts, gas, and golf courses could be sent to the Dash and appear there on your screen. Owners will be able to manage which mashups they receive through Dash's Website. There, they will be able to drag feeds from sites like [Platial](http://crunchbase.com/organization/platial), where they can create a Google Map of dog runs in San Francisco or yoga schools in LA. Link it to [Zillow](http://crunchbase.com/organization/zillow), and you will be able to get data on houses as you are driving around the neighborhood. Create a feed at Upcoming.org about all the rock concerts in your city or one of open houses from Craigslist, and you will be able to get the info in your car, along with how far away each place is. You will also be able to do a Yahoo Local search on the device for restaurants and it will return nearby results with ratings. The company is backed by both VC powerhouses, Sequoia Capital and Kleiner Perkins as well as a slew of others.

Exavio

Series C in 2006
Exavio manufactures IP video-smart network devices for digital media distribution throughout broadcast and post production facilities. The company also offers IP-based streaming devices for streaming media services, such as cable VOD, nPVR, and business communications solutions. Its products include ExaMax media server platform that provides digital media distribution and interoperates in dissimilar file structures and operating systems. Exavio, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. It has engineering offices in Beijing.

Approva

Venture Round in 2005
Approva is a leading provider of continuous controls monitoring software, recognized for its effectiveness in automating IT and financial controls across major enterprise applications, including Oracle, PeopleSoft, and SAP. The company's software is utilized by major audit and advisory firms, as well as a range of prominent corporations such as Bayer, DirecTV, Honeywell, Kraft, Northrop Grumman, Siemens, and T-Mobile. By implementing Approva's solutions, organizations can enhance their governance, risk, and compliance efforts, effectively reducing risk, preventing fraud, lowering compliance costs, and identifying opportunities for operational improvement.

Autonomic Networks

Series C in 2002
Autonomic Networks is a technology company that specializes in network automation solutions. It focuses on enhancing network security and compliance by automatically learning, auditing, and controlling user access to sensitive data and applications within an enterprise network. The company's patent-pending technologies enable it to identify significant security incidents among numerous daily events, allowing for targeted action. Autonomic Networks' devices perform deep stream inspection with minimal latency, providing adaptive access controls that balance business needs with security risks. This results in improved network management, enhanced security, and operational efficiency for its clients.
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