Medallia Agent Connect
Venture Round in 2019
Medallia Agent Connect is a company specializing in customer feedback solutions tailored for customer service environments. It offers two primary products: Stella Connect and Stella Pulse. Stella Connect is designed to gather feedback directly from customers regarding their interactions with service agents, enabling organizations to enhance agent engagement and improve service performance. Stella Pulse, previously known as Stella Metrics, functions as a "mystery shopping" service that evaluates customer service performance across various companies and licenses the resulting data to online merchants and aggregators. Through these offerings, Medallia Agent Connect aims to help businesses improve their customer service quality and drive better customer experiences.
Medallia Agent Connect
Series B in 2019
Medallia Agent Connect is a company specializing in customer feedback solutions tailored for customer service environments. It offers two primary products: Stella Connect and Stella Pulse. Stella Connect is designed to gather feedback directly from customers regarding their interactions with service agents, enabling organizations to enhance agent engagement and improve service performance. Stella Pulse, previously known as Stella Metrics, functions as a "mystery shopping" service that evaluates customer service performance across various companies and licenses the resulting data to online merchants and aggregators. Through these offerings, Medallia Agent Connect aims to help businesses improve their customer service quality and drive better customer experiences.
Natilus
Seed Round in 2017
Natilus Inc., founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, develops innovative aircraft drones for freight forwarding. Co-founded by Aleksey Matyushev and Anatoly Starikov, the company aims to revolutionize the freight transport industry through advanced technology and design, leveraging a team with extensive experience in various aviation sectors. Natilus seeks to reduce air freight costs, making goods more affordable and enhancing global trade by connecting underdeveloped regions. The market for autonomous cargo aircraft is estimated to exceed $280 billion, and Natilus projects that its cost-effective solutions could expand the total addressable market to $470 billion. The company’s drones utilize carbon fiber composites and existing engine technology, allowing for efficient operation with standard air cargo containers. Its product line includes several models tailored for varying ranges and capacities, providing a comprehensive solution for transport and delivery companies.
LendKey Technologies, Inc. is a financial technology company that operates a cloud-based platform specializing in refinancing student loans through credit unions and community banks. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, LendKey provides a range of services, including student loan refinancing, private student loans for undergraduate and graduate education, and home improvement loans via its network of contractors. The company offers a comprehensive Lending-as-a-Service solution that allows financial institutions to enhance their digital lending capabilities. LendKey manages the entire lending process, which encompasses demand generation, online decisioning, loan origination, customer service, and balance sheet management, enabling lenders to effectively expand their portfolios and mitigate financial risks.
Medallia Agent Connect
Series C in 2015
Medallia Agent Connect is a company specializing in customer feedback solutions tailored for customer service environments. It offers two primary products: Stella Connect and Stella Pulse. Stella Connect is designed to gather feedback directly from customers regarding their interactions with service agents, enabling organizations to enhance agent engagement and improve service performance. Stella Pulse, previously known as Stella Metrics, functions as a "mystery shopping" service that evaluates customer service performance across various companies and licenses the resulting data to online merchants and aggregators. Through these offerings, Medallia Agent Connect aims to help businesses improve their customer service quality and drive better customer experiences.
Jibe Inc. offers cloud-based recruiting technology solutions designed to assist organizations in identifying, attracting, and engaging talent. The company’s platform, known as Jibe Recruiting Cloud, provides a suite of applications that streamline job distribution, enhance mobile recruiting, and improve the overall candidate experience. Key features include an Apply application for submitting job applications across various devices, a Referral application to boost employee referrals, and a Post application to disseminate job requisitions to multiple channels. Jibe serves leading Fortune 500 companies, leveraging partnerships with major players like Google and LinkedIn to remain at the forefront of talent acquisition. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, Jibe Inc. was previously known as local bacon, Inc. and became a subsidiary of iCIMS, Inc. in 2019.
Sailthru, Inc. is a marketing technology platform that focuses on consumer interest-based strategies for middle market and enterprise companies. Established in 2008 and headquartered in New York, the company specializes in helping modern marketers acquire, grow, and retain customers. With a portfolio managing over 1.6 billion global consumer profiles, Sailthru offers a comprehensive suite of capabilities, including high-performance email marketing, onsite personalization, and mobile marketing automation. These tools are designed to enhance revenue, improve customer lifetime value, and reduce churn. Sailthru serves a diverse range of clients, including leading publishers and rapidly growing e-commerce brands, providing them with innovative solutions to achieve their marketing goals. The company operates as a subsidiary of Campaign Monitor Pty Limited.
LendKey Technologies, Inc. is a financial technology company that operates a cloud-based platform specializing in refinancing student loans through credit unions and community banks. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, LendKey provides a range of services, including student loan refinancing, private student loans for undergraduate and graduate education, and home improvement loans via its network of contractors. The company offers a comprehensive Lending-as-a-Service solution that allows financial institutions to enhance their digital lending capabilities. LendKey manages the entire lending process, which encompasses demand generation, online decisioning, loan origination, customer service, and balance sheet management, enabling lenders to effectively expand their portfolios and mitigate financial risks.
Magnolia Broadband
Venture Round in 2013
Magnolia Broadband, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Englewood, New Jersey, that specializes in wireless communications technology. Founded in 2000, the company has developed and patented Mobile Transmit Diversity (MTD), a beam-forming technology designed to enhance data throughput and coverage for wireless network operators without requiring modifications to existing infrastructure. MTD can be implemented as either a chip or a software solution, making it versatile for various applications. Magnolia boasts a robust intellectual property portfolio, including numerous issued and pending patents that underscore the fundamental and essential nature of its technology. The company’s innovations lead to a 40% increase in spectrum utilization, improved quality of service for voice and data, and enhanced battery life for devices. Magnolia's MTD technology supports multi-band standards and protocols, enabling rapid and cost-effective deployment in the wireless market.
DailyWorth
Series A in 2013
DailyWorth is a prominent financial media company focused on empowering women in their financial journeys. It offers a comprehensive platform that provides financial advisory services, publications, and resources covering various topics such as saving, investing, and retirement planning. By delivering relevant money-related advice, DailyWorth aims to educate and engage women, helping them enhance their financial knowledge and increase their net worth. The company's mission is to inspire women to seek greater financial independence and fulfillment in their lives.
Medallia Agent Connect
Series B in 2013
Medallia Agent Connect is a company specializing in customer feedback solutions tailored for customer service environments. It offers two primary products: Stella Connect and Stella Pulse. Stella Connect is designed to gather feedback directly from customers regarding their interactions with service agents, enabling organizations to enhance agent engagement and improve service performance. Stella Pulse, previously known as Stella Metrics, functions as a "mystery shopping" service that evaluates customer service performance across various companies and licenses the resulting data to online merchants and aggregators. Through these offerings, Medallia Agent Connect aims to help businesses improve their customer service quality and drive better customer experiences.
Sailthru, Inc. is a marketing technology platform that focuses on consumer interest-based strategies for middle market and enterprise companies. Established in 2008 and headquartered in New York, the company specializes in helping modern marketers acquire, grow, and retain customers. With a portfolio managing over 1.6 billion global consumer profiles, Sailthru offers a comprehensive suite of capabilities, including high-performance email marketing, onsite personalization, and mobile marketing automation. These tools are designed to enhance revenue, improve customer lifetime value, and reduce churn. Sailthru serves a diverse range of clients, including leading publishers and rapidly growing e-commerce brands, providing them with innovative solutions to achieve their marketing goals. The company operates as a subsidiary of Campaign Monitor Pty Limited.
Jibe Inc. offers cloud-based recruiting technology solutions designed to assist organizations in identifying, attracting, and engaging talent. The company’s platform, known as Jibe Recruiting Cloud, provides a suite of applications that streamline job distribution, enhance mobile recruiting, and improve the overall candidate experience. Key features include an Apply application for submitting job applications across various devices, a Referral application to boost employee referrals, and a Post application to disseminate job requisitions to multiple channels. Jibe serves leading Fortune 500 companies, leveraging partnerships with major players like Google and LinkedIn to remain at the forefront of talent acquisition. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, Jibe Inc. was previously known as local bacon, Inc. and became a subsidiary of iCIMS, Inc. in 2019.
PulsePoint
Venture Round in 2013
PulsePoint is a data and technology company focused on providing programmatic solutions tailored for healthcare organizations. The company aims to enhance the personalization of information and improve health outcomes through its advanced advertising technology platform. By leveraging programmatic automation, PulsePoint interprets complex customer journey signals, facilitating a better understanding of the connections between relevance and engagement. This capability allows healthcare organizations to deliver personalized health information efficiently and effectively. Through its suite of tools, PulsePoint empowers clients to activate health options seamlessly, fostering meaningful connections with consumers and healthcare professionals while enhancing the overall delivery of care and support.
Pickie is a personalized shopping application designed for the iPad that reimagines the catalog shopping experience. It combines elements of a magazine and a catalog, curating content based on users' personal styles, favorite brands, and trending products from various retailers and social media feeds. The platform enriches the shopping experience by providing actionable insights and recommendations tailored to individual preferences. Recognized as one of the top apps in its category, Pickie has been highlighted as one of the essential apps for catalog shopping in the App Store.
Totsy is an online shopping network that specializes in offering brand-specific products for mothers and their children aged 0-7. The platform features a wide range of items, including prenatal care products, baby gear, travel accessories, bedding, children's clothing, toys, DVDs, and educational materials, often at discounts of up to 90% off retail prices. Membership is exclusive and available by invitation or request, with sales typically lasting between 48 to 72 hours. Committed to sustainability, Totsy incorporates eco-friendly practices into its operations and pledges to plant a tree for every purchase made, contributing to efforts against deforestation.
Medallia Agent Connect
Series A in 2011
Medallia Agent Connect is a company specializing in customer feedback solutions tailored for customer service environments. It offers two primary products: Stella Connect and Stella Pulse. Stella Connect is designed to gather feedback directly from customers regarding their interactions with service agents, enabling organizations to enhance agent engagement and improve service performance. Stella Pulse, previously known as Stella Metrics, functions as a "mystery shopping" service that evaluates customer service performance across various companies and licenses the resulting data to online merchants and aggregators. Through these offerings, Medallia Agent Connect aims to help businesses improve their customer service quality and drive better customer experiences.
Sailthru, Inc. is a marketing technology platform that focuses on consumer interest-based strategies for middle market and enterprise companies. Established in 2008 and headquartered in New York, the company specializes in helping modern marketers acquire, grow, and retain customers. With a portfolio managing over 1.6 billion global consumer profiles, Sailthru offers a comprehensive suite of capabilities, including high-performance email marketing, onsite personalization, and mobile marketing automation. These tools are designed to enhance revenue, improve customer lifetime value, and reduce churn. Sailthru serves a diverse range of clients, including leading publishers and rapidly growing e-commerce brands, providing them with innovative solutions to achieve their marketing goals. The company operates as a subsidiary of Campaign Monitor Pty Limited.
SinglePlatform
Series A in 2011
SinglePlatform, LLC is a New York-based company that provides local listing enhancement services for small businesses, focusing primarily on the restaurant sector. Founded in 2009, it enables businesses to publish and manage critical information such as products, services, menus, photos, and prices across numerous popular media platforms, search engines, and local review sites. This service helps local businesses improve their online visibility and attract new customers. SinglePlatform's extensive reach makes it the largest online provider of restaurant menus and local business storefronts. The company was acquired by Constant Contact in 2012, further strengthening its capabilities in the digital marketing space. Through its innovative techniques and specialized expertise, SinglePlatform supports local businesses in growing and developing their operations.
ViVOtech, Inc. specializes in providing software and hardware solutions for the Near Field Communication (NFC) mobile payment and promotion market. Founded in 2001, the company offers a range of products, including NFC payment software, smart posters, contactless readers, and over-the-air card provisioning systems. Its ViVOnfc software facilitates mobile payments and promotions, while the ViVOplatform supports retailers with tools for promotional and loyalty applications. ViVOtech's solutions cater to various sectors, including movie theaters, fast food outlets, convenience stores, and transportation services, enabling merchants, banks, and wireless operators to enhance their value propositions. In October 2012, Sequent Software, Inc. acquired ViVOtech's Software Division, further integrating its innovative technologies into the broader NFC ecosystem.
YipitData
Series B in 2011
YipitData is a market research firm that specializes in providing detailed insights derived from alternative data sources. The company collects and analyzes data such as credit card transactions, web scraping information, and app usage metrics to deliver actionable insights. By offering customized reports tailored to specific business needs, YipitData assists clients in making informed decisions based on real-time data. This comprehensive analysis enables businesses and analysts to identify emerging market trends, understand consumer behavior, and monitor industry shifts, ultimately facilitating improved decision-making across various sectors.
Mimeo is a technology company specializing in online managed content distribution and printing. It offers a cloud-based platform that enables businesses worldwide to create, manage, and distribute their critical content efficiently. The platform facilitates printing from anywhere, converting customers' content into both print and digital formats through its enterprise application suite and global print production facilities. This streamlines business operations by saving time and simplifying the management and distribution of essential content.
Altruik specializes in providing automated search engine optimization (SEO) services tailored for eCommerce companies and online businesses. By facilitating the integration of SEO solutions with various content management systems and legacy systems, Altruik enhances visibility in search engines, leading to increased site traffic and higher click-through rates. The company's technology streamlines the SEO process, addressing labor-intensive tasks and ensuring compliance with SEO best practices. It effectively identifies performance obstacles and implements necessary adjustments to retail websites, enabling eCommerce companies to save time and reduce costs associated with maintaining site visibility. Through its platform, Altruik empowers businesses to overcome infrastructure-related SEO challenges, ultimately improving their online presence and accessibility to prospective customers. Following its acquisition and merger with SearchDex, Altruik continues to strengthen its offerings in the digital marketing landscape.
Jibe Inc. offers cloud-based recruiting technology solutions designed to assist organizations in identifying, attracting, and engaging talent. The company’s platform, known as Jibe Recruiting Cloud, provides a suite of applications that streamline job distribution, enhance mobile recruiting, and improve the overall candidate experience. Key features include an Apply application for submitting job applications across various devices, a Referral application to boost employee referrals, and a Post application to disseminate job requisitions to multiple channels. Jibe serves leading Fortune 500 companies, leveraging partnerships with major players like Google and LinkedIn to remain at the forefront of talent acquisition. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, Jibe Inc. was previously known as local bacon, Inc. and became a subsidiary of iCIMS, Inc. in 2019.
Medallia Agent Connect
Series A in 2011
Medallia Agent Connect is a company specializing in customer feedback solutions tailored for customer service environments. It offers two primary products: Stella Connect and Stella Pulse. Stella Connect is designed to gather feedback directly from customers regarding their interactions with service agents, enabling organizations to enhance agent engagement and improve service performance. Stella Pulse, previously known as Stella Metrics, functions as a "mystery shopping" service that evaluates customer service performance across various companies and licenses the resulting data to online merchants and aggregators. Through these offerings, Medallia Agent Connect aims to help businesses improve their customer service quality and drive better customer experiences.
Based in New York, NY, Solvate is a pioneer in the peer to peer work market. Solvate's online platform enables companies to find and work hourly with a curated network of the best digital, creative and marketing professionals in the United States. Solvate talent are top quality 1099 compliant contractors operating under a standard work agreement and subject to client ratings. Launched in 2008, Solvate’s talent network consists of over 2,000 of the very best independent professionals who have performed project work for leading brands. In February 2012, Solvate stopped accepting new accounts and began sending existing members emails describing the perminate shutdown of the company on March 1, 2012.
Seamless Receipts
Venture Round in 2011
Seamless Receipts is a company that assists retailers in transforming traditional paper receipts into digital eReceipts, enhancing customer experience through personalization. By providing a platform that connects retailers with their customers, Seamless Receipts enables businesses to deliver branded digital receipts that can include tailored messages. This approach not only streamlines the receipt process but also offers retailers an opportunity to engage with customers in a more meaningful way.
Totsy is an online shopping network that specializes in offering brand-specific products for mothers and their children aged 0-7. The platform features a wide range of items, including prenatal care products, baby gear, travel accessories, bedding, children's clothing, toys, DVDs, and educational materials, often at discounts of up to 90% off retail prices. Membership is exclusive and available by invitation or request, with sales typically lasting between 48 to 72 hours. Committed to sustainability, Totsy incorporates eco-friendly practices into its operations and pledges to plant a tree for every purchase made, contributing to efforts against deforestation.
SinglePlatform
Seed Round in 2010
SinglePlatform, LLC is a New York-based company that provides local listing enhancement services for small businesses, focusing primarily on the restaurant sector. Founded in 2009, it enables businesses to publish and manage critical information such as products, services, menus, photos, and prices across numerous popular media platforms, search engines, and local review sites. This service helps local businesses improve their online visibility and attract new customers. SinglePlatform's extensive reach makes it the largest online provider of restaurant menus and local business storefronts. The company was acquired by Constant Contact in 2012, further strengthening its capabilities in the digital marketing space. Through its innovative techniques and specialized expertise, SinglePlatform supports local businesses in growing and developing their operations.
PJX Media
Seed Round in 2010
PJX Media is an out-of-home advertising agency that specializes in creating and executing advertising campaigns across various formats, including billboards and transit ads. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Denver, the company utilizes advanced technology to facilitate the entire advertising process, from audience-based planning to execution and performance reporting. PJX Media offers a comprehensive suite of services, including strategic planning that leverages data to identify target markets and optimize budgets, as well as management services that ensure campaign success through proof of posting and detailed performance analysis. As a subsidiary of ADstruc, PJX Media combines industry expertise with innovative tools to enhance the effectiveness of out-of-home advertising for its clients.
ADstruc, Inc. is a technology provider specializing in the outdoor advertising industry. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, the company offers a comprehensive workflow management software named Drive, which automates the media planning and buying processes for agencies and advertisers. This software allows users to efficiently send multi-market requests for proposals related to various advertising formats, including wallscapes, digital network spots, and public transit advertising. Additionally, ADstruc has a managed services division, known as Project X, which focuses on planning and executing outdoor advertising campaigns. Project X utilizes data-driven insights to enhance audience engagement and brand awareness for its clients.
Medialets
Series B in 2010
Medialets, Inc. specializes in mobile advertising solutions, providing a comprehensive platform designed for smartphones and tablets. The company offers tools such as the Medialets Private Marketplace for planning and executing brand advertising, Medialets Muse for campaign management and communication, and Medialets Create for custom creative training. Its services encompass mobile display advertising, including banners, rich media, and video, alongside advanced features like precise targeting, third-party pixel tracking, and extensive campaign analytics. Medialets also developed Servo, a unique technology that allows marketers to manage and measure the return on investment of mobile ad campaigns, gaining accreditation from the Media Rating Council for its performance. The company's clientele includes major advertisers, agencies, and global brands like P&G and American Express. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York City, Medialets operates additional offices in London, Chicago, and Los Angeles, and it functions as a subsidiary of WPP plc.
Sailthru
Seed Round in 2010
Sailthru, Inc. is a marketing technology platform that focuses on consumer interest-based strategies for middle market and enterprise companies. Established in 2008 and headquartered in New York, the company specializes in helping modern marketers acquire, grow, and retain customers. With a portfolio managing over 1.6 billion global consumer profiles, Sailthru offers a comprehensive suite of capabilities, including high-performance email marketing, onsite personalization, and mobile marketing automation. These tools are designed to enhance revenue, improve customer lifetime value, and reduce churn. Sailthru serves a diverse range of clients, including leading publishers and rapidly growing e-commerce brands, providing them with innovative solutions to achieve their marketing goals. The company operates as a subsidiary of Campaign Monitor Pty Limited.
YipitData
Series A in 2010
YipitData is a market research firm that specializes in providing detailed insights derived from alternative data sources. The company collects and analyzes data such as credit card transactions, web scraping information, and app usage metrics to deliver actionable insights. By offering customized reports tailored to specific business needs, YipitData assists clients in making informed decisions based on real-time data. This comprehensive analysis enables businesses and analysts to identify emerging market trends, understand consumer behavior, and monitor industry shifts, ultimately facilitating improved decision-making across various sectors.
Drop.io
Venture Round in 2010
Drop.io was a platform designed for private media sharing, allowing users to create "drops" for secure exchange of various types of content, including photos, videos, audio, notes, and documents. The service was notable for its simplicity, enabling users to generate drops with minimal steps—often in just two clicks—without requiring email signups or accounts. Each drop was accessible through multiple channels, such as web, email, phone, and fax, and users could manage their privacy settings to control who could view or access their content. The platform offered 100MB of free storage, with options for tiered storage available for a fee, accommodating users who needed more space. In 2010, Drop.io was acquired by Facebook, marking the end of its independent operations.
Searchandise Commerce
Venture Round in 2010
Searchandise Commerce specializes in site monetization and retail media, focusing on the Retail Search Media sector. The company has developed a retail search network that allows product manufacturers, their agencies, and retail partners to enhance their visibility on retail websites and mobile platforms through cost-per-click bidding. This innovative approach enables manufacturers to improve their positioning in search and browse results, leading to increased clicks and sales. Simultaneously, retailers can transform their on-site search functions from a cost center into a profit center, creating additional revenue streams without disrupting the consumer experience. Their flagship service, HitList, facilitates the integration of manufacturer bids into product presentations, unlocking previously untapped online real estate for retailers.
Panvidea, Inc. specializes in on-demand video preparation, processing, and distribution for entertainment and advertising content across various digital platforms. The company provides a comprehensive solution that enables professional content owners, broadcasters, publishers, and advertising agencies to ingest, view, edit, brand, transcode, and package media for digital networks. Its services include cloud-based video encoding, metadata management, and content transformation, ensuring that media is tailored to different audiences and delivered as digital products to multiple platforms or devices. Additionally, Panvidea offers services for physical media digitization, import, and technical consulting. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, Panvidea focuses on enhancing and automating digital media workflows, including content localization and globalization.
LendKey Technologies, Inc. is a financial technology company that operates a cloud-based platform specializing in refinancing student loans through credit unions and community banks. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, LendKey provides a range of services, including student loan refinancing, private student loans for undergraduate and graduate education, and home improvement loans via its network of contractors. The company offers a comprehensive Lending-as-a-Service solution that allows financial institutions to enhance their digital lending capabilities. LendKey manages the entire lending process, which encompasses demand generation, online decisioning, loan origination, customer service, and balance sheet management, enabling lenders to effectively expand their portfolios and mitigate financial risks.
Altruik specializes in providing automated search engine optimization (SEO) services tailored for eCommerce companies and online businesses. By facilitating the integration of SEO solutions with various content management systems and legacy systems, Altruik enhances visibility in search engines, leading to increased site traffic and higher click-through rates. The company's technology streamlines the SEO process, addressing labor-intensive tasks and ensuring compliance with SEO best practices. It effectively identifies performance obstacles and implements necessary adjustments to retail websites, enabling eCommerce companies to save time and reduce costs associated with maintaining site visibility. Through its platform, Altruik empowers businesses to overcome infrastructure-related SEO challenges, ultimately improving their online presence and accessibility to prospective customers. Following its acquisition and merger with SearchDex, Altruik continues to strengthen its offerings in the digital marketing landscape.
Based in New York, NY, Solvate is a pioneer in the peer to peer work market. Solvate's online platform enables companies to find and work hourly with a curated network of the best digital, creative and marketing professionals in the United States. Solvate talent are top quality 1099 compliant contractors operating under a standard work agreement and subject to client ratings. Launched in 2008, Solvate’s talent network consists of over 2,000 of the very best independent professionals who have performed project work for leading brands. In February 2012, Solvate stopped accepting new accounts and began sending existing members emails describing the perminate shutdown of the company on March 1, 2012.
LendKey
Debt Financing in 2009
LendKey Technologies, Inc. is a financial technology company that operates a cloud-based platform specializing in refinancing student loans through credit unions and community banks. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, LendKey provides a range of services, including student loan refinancing, private student loans for undergraduate and graduate education, and home improvement loans via its network of contractors. The company offers a comprehensive Lending-as-a-Service solution that allows financial institutions to enhance their digital lending capabilities. LendKey manages the entire lending process, which encompasses demand generation, online decisioning, loan origination, customer service, and balance sheet management, enabling lenders to effectively expand their portfolios and mitigate financial risks.
Seamless Receipts
Seed Round in 2009
Seamless Receipts is a company that assists retailers in transforming traditional paper receipts into digital eReceipts, enhancing customer experience through personalization. By providing a platform that connects retailers with their customers, Seamless Receipts enables businesses to deliver branded digital receipts that can include tailored messages. This approach not only streamlines the receipt process but also offers retailers an opportunity to engage with customers in a more meaningful way.
Medialets
Series A in 2009
Medialets, Inc. specializes in mobile advertising solutions, providing a comprehensive platform designed for smartphones and tablets. The company offers tools such as the Medialets Private Marketplace for planning and executing brand advertising, Medialets Muse for campaign management and communication, and Medialets Create for custom creative training. Its services encompass mobile display advertising, including banners, rich media, and video, alongside advanced features like precise targeting, third-party pixel tracking, and extensive campaign analytics. Medialets also developed Servo, a unique technology that allows marketers to manage and measure the return on investment of mobile ad campaigns, gaining accreditation from the Media Rating Council for its performance. The company's clientele includes major advertisers, agencies, and global brands like P&G and American Express. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York City, Medialets operates additional offices in London, Chicago, and Los Angeles, and it functions as a subsidiary of WPP plc.
Searchandise Commerce
Series C in 2008
Searchandise Commerce specializes in site monetization and retail media, focusing on the Retail Search Media sector. The company has developed a retail search network that allows product manufacturers, their agencies, and retail partners to enhance their visibility on retail websites and mobile platforms through cost-per-click bidding. This innovative approach enables manufacturers to improve their positioning in search and browse results, leading to increased clicks and sales. Simultaneously, retailers can transform their on-site search functions from a cost center into a profit center, creating additional revenue streams without disrupting the consumer experience. Their flagship service, HitList, facilitates the integration of manufacturer bids into product presentations, unlocking previously untapped online real estate for retailers.
ContextWeb
Series D in 2008
ContextWeb is an advertising company based in New York, founded in 2000. It specializes in providing real-time contextual advertising solutions that help marketers and publishers reach a larger audience. By leveraging categories and keywords, ContextWeb enables advertisers to identify relevant matches for their campaigns and track audience engagement in real time. This approach allows clients to utilize valuable data points to enhance customer engagement and ultimately improve revenue. In 2011, ContextWeb was acquired by PulsePoint, further expanding its capabilities in the advertising space.
Widetronix
Venture Round in 2008
Widetronix Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of ultra-low power sensor platforms with lifetimes exceeding 25 years. The company employs innovative betavoltaic technology, which serves as a continuous energy source for its autonomous sensors, enabling them to take measurements and transmit data effectively. This technology is particularly beneficial in various sectors, including defense, industrial infrastructure, and medical implants. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Ithaca, New York, Widetronix provides solutions that enhance the functionality and reliability of sensor applications, utilizing advanced materials and self-charging battery systems to support its operations.
VerTerra Dinnerware
Seed Round in 2008
VerTerra Dinnerware specializes in creating sustainable dinnerware products, primarily made from palm leaves. The company offers a range of items including patented collapsible boxes, small ware trays, and innovative serve ware trays, as well as patent-pending cheese and charcuterie boards. VerTerra's designs prioritize both functionality and environmental responsibility, providing stylish alternatives to disposable paper and plastic plates. By focusing on renewable resources, VerTerra aims to support eco-friendly catering and meal service, appealing to consumers seeking sustainable dining solutions.
Drop.io was a platform designed for private media sharing, allowing users to create "drops" for secure exchange of various types of content, including photos, videos, audio, notes, and documents. The service was notable for its simplicity, enabling users to generate drops with minimal steps—often in just two clicks—without requiring email signups or accounts. Each drop was accessible through multiple channels, such as web, email, phone, and fax, and users could manage their privacy settings to control who could view or access their content. The platform offered 100MB of free storage, with options for tiered storage available for a fee, accommodating users who needed more space. In 2010, Drop.io was acquired by Facebook, marking the end of its independent operations.
Worktopia
Series A in 2007
Worktopia is a company that offers a comprehensive online service designed for meeting planners. It automates the entire process of searching, comparing, and booking room space for small meetings. Additionally, Worktopia allows users to order catering, specify amenities, arrange audio and video equipment, and secure overnight accommodations, all within a single online session. This integrated approach simplifies the logistics of planning meetings, making it more efficient for executives and organizers.
Mimeo is a technology company specializing in online managed content distribution and printing. It offers a cloud-based platform that enables businesses worldwide to create, manage, and distribute their critical content efficiently. The platform facilitates printing from anywhere, converting customers' content into both print and digital formats through its enterprise application suite and global print production facilities. This streamlines business operations by saving time and simplifying the management and distribution of essential content.
ExpoTV is a video-based social network for e-commerce, specifically tailored to put the consumer in control. ExpoTV.com offers their community a way to connect, share and demonstrate products they are passionate about with other consumers. ExpoTV is YouTube meets the Consumer Grapevine. Covering a broad range of categories from consumer electronics and entertainment products like digital cameras, computers, video games and movies to consumer packaged goods, baby toys, gear and other staff.
IZEA Worldwide Inc is a marketing technology company that operates a leading online marketplace connecting brands with a wide range of content creators, including bloggers, social media influencers, and celebrities. The company specializes in the creator economy by providing software solutions and professional services that enable brands to engage with and compensate creators for producing unique content, such as articles, videos, and photographs. Through its platforms, including The Creator Marketplace and IZEA Flex, brands gain access to influential consumer content and engaging narratives that enhance brand awareness and drive consumer engagement. IZEA's services cater to various geographic regions, including North America and the Asia-Pacific, facilitating effective collaboration between brands and content creators.
Monitor110
Series C in 2006
Monitor110 was a New York-based company that provided data and information-gathering services tailored for investors. The firm developed a web-based platform, referred to as "Portal," which allowed clients to monitor online sources for information pertinent to their investment portfolios. Additionally, Monitor110 launched a research report service called "Alphadesk." The company garnered interest from over 100 trial clients, including hedge funds, traditional asset managers, and investment banks, and received positive feedback on its offerings. However, despite operational progress and the launch of multiple product updates in response to client requests, Monitor110 faced significant challenges in securing additional funding during a difficult investment climate. As a result, the company announced its decision to cease operations in July 2008.
ContextWeb
Series C in 2006
ContextWeb is an advertising company based in New York, founded in 2000. It specializes in providing real-time contextual advertising solutions that help marketers and publishers reach a larger audience. By leveraging categories and keywords, ContextWeb enables advertisers to identify relevant matches for their campaigns and track audience engagement in real time. This approach allows clients to utilize valuable data points to enhance customer engagement and ultimately improve revenue. In 2011, ContextWeb was acquired by PulsePoint, further expanding its capabilities in the advertising space.
Monitor110
Series B in 2006
Monitor110 was a New York-based company that provided data and information-gathering services tailored for investors. The firm developed a web-based platform, referred to as "Portal," which allowed clients to monitor online sources for information pertinent to their investment portfolios. Additionally, Monitor110 launched a research report service called "Alphadesk." The company garnered interest from over 100 trial clients, including hedge funds, traditional asset managers, and investment banks, and received positive feedback on its offerings. However, despite operational progress and the launch of multiple product updates in response to client requests, Monitor110 faced significant challenges in securing additional funding during a difficult investment climate. As a result, the company announced its decision to cease operations in July 2008.
NanoOpto specializes in the design and manufacturing of integrated modular nano-optic components for optical systems and networks. Utilizing proprietary nano-optics and nano-manufacturing technology, the company offers a range of products, including IR cut filters, nano-optic isolators, deep ultraviolet polarizers, polarizing beam splitters, optical isolators, microlens arrays, and WDM filters, along with waveplates and trim retarders. With a focus on rapid prototyping and high performance, NanoOpto's innovative techniques enable the production of superior conventional optical components and the development of new integrated components. The company also provides services such as conformal optical coatings, precision coatings, precision dicing, and optical design and engineering. Operating from its facility in Somerset, New Jersey, NanoOpto aims to lower overall system costs while enhancing optical capabilities through its advanced manufacturing processes.
Pivot Incorporated
Series B in 2006
Pivot is focused on improving communication within the trading environment by enhancing electronic trading and facilitating real-time dialogue among traders and their networks. It operates the Pivot Point Network, an interenterprise platform that serves as a centralized hub for conversation, data, and content exchange in the capital markets sector. By leveraging advanced communication and collaboration capabilities, Pivot transforms discussions into actionable ideas and transactions. This integration of information, relationships, and transactions enables users to access critical insights, thereby supporting informed decision-making and promoting revenue generation within trading-related workflows.
ContextWeb
Series B in 2005
ContextWeb is an advertising company based in New York, founded in 2000. It specializes in providing real-time contextual advertising solutions that help marketers and publishers reach a larger audience. By leveraging categories and keywords, ContextWeb enables advertisers to identify relevant matches for their campaigns and track audience engagement in real time. This approach allows clients to utilize valuable data points to enhance customer engagement and ultimately improve revenue. In 2011, ContextWeb was acquired by PulsePoint, further expanding its capabilities in the advertising space.
Massive operates a prominent in-game advertising network that allows advertisers to engage with a large, unified gaming audience in real time across various platforms. Founded to enhance the advertising experience within video games, Massive enables publishers to monetize their content while maintaining the integrity and enjoyment of the gaming experience. The company has established itself as a leader in the field of in-game advertising since its acquisition by Microsoft in 2006.
Mimeo is a technology company specializing in online managed content distribution and printing. It offers a cloud-based platform that enables businesses worldwide to create, manage, and distribute their critical content efficiently. The platform facilitates printing from anywhere, converting customers' content into both print and digital formats through its enterprise application suite and global print production facilities. This streamlines business operations by saving time and simplifying the management and distribution of essential content.
Pantero
Venture Round in 2004
Pantero Corporation, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, specializes in semantic integration technology designed for business integration projects. The company provides solutions that ensure the format integrity and business validity of data exchanged between applications. Its offerings include a design environment called Designer, which facilitates the creation and management of validation, aggregation, and transformation rules to generate data services, as well as an Engine that converts and validates data for target destinations and audits data exchanges to track document progress. Pantero primarily serves the telecommunications and financial services industries, enabling organizations to effectively manage their data integration needs.
NanoOpto
Venture Round in 2004
NanoOpto specializes in the design and manufacturing of integrated modular nano-optic components for optical systems and networks. Utilizing proprietary nano-optics and nano-manufacturing technology, the company offers a range of products, including IR cut filters, nano-optic isolators, deep ultraviolet polarizers, polarizing beam splitters, optical isolators, microlens arrays, and WDM filters, along with waveplates and trim retarders. With a focus on rapid prototyping and high performance, NanoOpto's innovative techniques enable the production of superior conventional optical components and the development of new integrated components. The company also provides services such as conformal optical coatings, precision coatings, precision dicing, and optical design and engineering. Operating from its facility in Somerset, New Jersey, NanoOpto aims to lower overall system costs while enhancing optical capabilities through its advanced manufacturing processes.
ContextWeb
Series A in 2004
ContextWeb is an advertising company based in New York, founded in 2000. It specializes in providing real-time contextual advertising solutions that help marketers and publishers reach a larger audience. By leveraging categories and keywords, ContextWeb enables advertisers to identify relevant matches for their campaigns and track audience engagement in real time. This approach allows clients to utilize valuable data points to enhance customer engagement and ultimately improve revenue. In 2011, ContextWeb was acquired by PulsePoint, further expanding its capabilities in the advertising space.
Smart System Technologies
Series A in 2004
Smart System Technologies provides merchants with cashless and contactless payment and marketing analytics services. It is based in Irvine, California.
NanoOpto specializes in the design and manufacturing of integrated modular nano-optic components for optical systems and networks. Utilizing proprietary nano-optics and nano-manufacturing technology, the company offers a range of products, including IR cut filters, nano-optic isolators, deep ultraviolet polarizers, polarizing beam splitters, optical isolators, microlens arrays, and WDM filters, along with waveplates and trim retarders. With a focus on rapid prototyping and high performance, NanoOpto's innovative techniques enable the production of superior conventional optical components and the development of new integrated components. The company also provides services such as conformal optical coatings, precision coatings, precision dicing, and optical design and engineering. Operating from its facility in Somerset, New Jersey, NanoOpto aims to lower overall system costs while enhancing optical capabilities through its advanced manufacturing processes.
Magnolia Broadband
Series C in 2003
Magnolia Broadband, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Englewood, New Jersey, that specializes in wireless communications technology. Founded in 2000, the company has developed and patented Mobile Transmit Diversity (MTD), a beam-forming technology designed to enhance data throughput and coverage for wireless network operators without requiring modifications to existing infrastructure. MTD can be implemented as either a chip or a software solution, making it versatile for various applications. Magnolia boasts a robust intellectual property portfolio, including numerous issued and pending patents that underscore the fundamental and essential nature of its technology. The company’s innovations lead to a 40% increase in spectrum utilization, improved quality of service for voice and data, and enhanced battery life for devices. Magnolia's MTD technology supports multi-band standards and protocols, enabling rapid and cost-effective deployment in the wireless market.
Pantero Corporation, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, specializes in semantic integration technology designed for business integration projects. The company provides solutions that ensure the format integrity and business validity of data exchanged between applications. Its offerings include a design environment called Designer, which facilitates the creation and management of validation, aggregation, and transformation rules to generate data services, as well as an Engine that converts and validates data for target destinations and audits data exchanges to track document progress. Pantero primarily serves the telecommunications and financial services industries, enabling organizations to effectively manage their data integration needs.
Mimeo is a technology company specializing in online managed content distribution and printing. It offers a cloud-based platform that enables businesses worldwide to create, manage, and distribute their critical content efficiently. The platform facilitates printing from anywhere, converting customers' content into both print and digital formats through its enterprise application suite and global print production facilities. This streamlines business operations by saving time and simplifying the management and distribution of essential content.
Quantiva
Venture Round in 2001
Quantiva, Inc. is an innovative company taking a bold, new approach to Web transaction management.
Mimeo is a technology company specializing in online managed content distribution and printing. It offers a cloud-based platform that enables businesses worldwide to create, manage, and distribute their critical content efficiently. The platform facilitates printing from anywhere, converting customers' content into both print and digital formats through its enterprise application suite and global print production facilities. This streamlines business operations by saving time and simplifying the management and distribution of essential content.
Q-Link Technologies
Series A in 2001
Q-Link Technologies specializes in business process management software, offering a platform that enables companies to design and deploy J2EE applications efficiently. The company's innovative solution allows developers to visually assemble complete applications, streamlining the development process compared to traditional methods. Q-Link's software encompasses various components, including workflow management, user interface design, business rules, web services integration, and Business Activity Monitoring (BAM). By providing a unified approach to building process-driven applications, Q-Link simplifies the complexity of coding in Java while enhancing productivity through its component-based technology services.
WayBid, Inc. is revolutionizing the manner in which goods and services are sold in dynamic pricing environments on the Internet. WayBid enables this revolution through the utilization of its advanced technology in the B2B e-marketplace arena.
FrontLine Capital
Venture Round in 2000
FrontLine Capital Group is a holding company that primarily oversees HQ Global, which is recognized as the world's largest provider of officing solutions. The company serves over 65,000 customers across more than 400 locations globally, offering a range of flexible workspace options tailored to meet diverse business needs. Through its management of HQ Global, FrontLine Capital aims to facilitate efficient and adaptable work environments for its clients.
LiveCapital
Venture Round in 2000
LiveCapital is a U.S.-based company that specializes in providing online financing services for small businesses. Founded in 1996 and acquired by Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corporation in 2005, LiveCapital focuses on automating credit and lease decision processes through its DecisionExpress product. This technology streamlines workflows, enabling enterprises to enhance productivity and facilitate credit decisions for their customers. By offering these solutions, LiveCapital aims to support businesses in achieving their sales goals while improving their overall financial operations.
GiftCertificates.com
Venture Round in 1999
GiftCertificates.com, Inc. is a prominent e-commerce provider specializing in reward solutions and gift products for both corporate and consumer markets. Established in 1997 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, the company offers a diverse range of products, including the SuperCertificate, which can be redeemed for numerous merchant gift cards, as well as various greeting and merchant cards across categories such as entertainment, clothing, restaurants, and travel. GiftCertificates.com also provides tailored reward solutions, including promotions, employee recognition programs, and wellness initiatives. Additionally, the company supports clients with program strategy, incentive management, and administration services. Its extensive offerings cater to industries such as automotive, finance, healthcare, and technology, positioning GiftCertificates.com as a leading choice in the marketplace for innovative gifting and reward solutions.