Chi Eng

Partner

Willem Houck

Managing Director

Daniel Leon

Partner

12 past transactions

Gooroo

Seed Round in 2018
Since 2015, Gooroo has provided personalized tutor matches, exceptional online courses, and expert educational resources. As an official vendor and partner of the NYC and Texas Department of Education, we use cutting edge technology to solve the problems of a fractured education system to promote quality education for all. Gooroo Courses is a collection of curated video content produced by enthusiasts, educators, professionals and specialists covering Academics, Arts, Lifestyle interests and more! With over 500 courses available and new content added every day, Gooroo Courses provides opportunity for anyone to learn anywhere, anytime.

Intelligo

Series A in 2017
Intelligo is a company focused on enhancing trust in the investment sector by providing advanced background check capabilities through its automated SaaS platform. By utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, Intelligo addresses the complexities inherent in due diligence processes. Its platform, Intelligo Clarity™, offers extensive data coverage to improve the accuracy of background checks, delivering timely and comprehensive reports that support informed decision-making for investors. The technology analyzes millions of records and various data points to uncover patterns, ensuring clients can make well-informed choices regarding investments, acquisitions, and key hires while effectively managing risk.

Orgenesis

Post in 2017
Orgenesis Inc. specializes in biotechnology solutions, particularly in cell and gene therapies. The company has developed a Point of Care (POCare) platform that comprises a pipeline of licensed therapeutics and automated systems for processing and production. Orgenesis aims to identify new therapies while facilitating their clinical development through a collaborative network of patients, healthcare professionals, industry partners, research institutes, and hospitals. Additionally, Orgenesis is pioneering a therapeutic approach for diabetes treatment by converting liver cells into functional insulin-producing cells, known as Autologous Insulin Producing (AIP) cell transplantation. This innovative method addresses the limitations of conventional pancreas islet transplantation, such as donor shortages and immune rejection, by using the patient's own tissue. The company has achieved promising results in preliminary studies and is preparing to initiate clinical trials in the near future, adhering to FDA guidelines. Founded in 2008 and based in Germantown, Maryland, Orgenesis was previously known as Business Outsourcing Service, Inc. before rebranding in 2011.

Novatel Wireless

Post in 2015
Novatel Wireless, Inc. is a provider of wireless broadband access solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Our solutions enable the mobile workforce to increase productivity, improve operational efficiencies and maintain a competitive edge. Novatel Wireless delivers a broad range of high-quality, 3G wireless PC cards, ExpressCards, USB modems, embedded modules, fixed and mobile terminal solutions and communication software to wireless network operators, distributors, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and vertical markets worldwide. Our solutions provide mobile marketplace with secure and convenient high-speed access to corporate, public and personal information through the Internet and enterprise networks. We also offer our extensive technical expertise to our customers to facilitate the use and integration of our products. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Novatel Wireless has been issued 30 technology patents and has established partnerships with leading telecom operators, infrastructure providers and device manufacturers around the world. Novatel Wireless is listed on NASDAQ: NVTL.

IronPlanet

Venture Round in 2015
IronPlanet is an online marketplace for selling and buying used equipment and other durable assets. IronPlanet connects buyers and sellers of used equipment. It has built a database of more than 3.3 million registered users worldwide. IronPlanet connects buyers and sellers of used equipment with its exclusive IronClad Assurance equipment condition certification and family of brands, including IronPlanet, GovPlanet, TruckPlanet, Kruse Energy and Equipment AuctioneersSM, and Asset Appraisal ServicesSM. Since 2000, IronPlanet has built a database of more than 1.4 million registered users worldwide. It was formerly known as IronPlanet.com and changed its name to IronPlanet in November 2009. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, California.

Tellabs

Post in 2013
Tellabs specializes in optical networking and network modernization, providing access solutions tailored for various sectors, including enterprise, education, government, healthcare, hospitality, and transportation. With over two decades of experience, the company focuses on delivering secure, scalable, and sustainable access to enhance network performance. Its offerings include products for optical local area networks that ensure security while utilizing fiber cabling, allowing clients to streamline their network infrastructure design, construction, and operations at competitive costs. Additionally, Tellabs supports its solutions with a comprehensive Services Suite, which includes training, professional services, and customized support to meet specific customer needs. By addressing the growing demand for fast and secure access, Tellabs aims to shape the future of networking across multiple industries.

eBuddy

Venture Round in 2012
eBuddy is a messaging solutions provider that offers web and mobile applications for users to communicate across various platforms. Founded in 2003, the company initially launched e-Messenger, the first independent web browser-based instant messaging service, and rebranded to eBuddy in 2006. Its flagship products include eBuddy Chat, which allows users with accounts from popular messaging services like Facebook Chat, MSN, and Google Talk to chat for free in a single interface, and XMS, a real-time messaging app for smartphones that enables unlimited messaging through internet connectivity. XMS, launched in 2011, is compatible with multiple smartphone operating systems, including iOS and Android. Headquartered in Amsterdam, eBuddy has additional offices in San Francisco and Singapore and is supported by investors such as Prime Technology Ventures and Lowland Capital Partners. The company has garnered significant user engagement, facilitating millions of global conversations monthly.

Survey.com

Venture Round in 2012
Survey.com is a market research company that specializes in providing comprehensive data collection and analysis solutions. Founded in 1991 and based in San Jose, California, it offers a range of services including primary market research, telephone and direct mail surveys, intercept surveys, and focus groups. The company conducts various research activities such as advertising effectiveness, brand analysis, customer satisfaction studies, and market forecasting. Utilizing a crowdsourced workforce and mobile data collection technology, Survey.com enables businesses to enhance retail execution by performing audits and merchandising services across the United States. Results are documented through an app that provides time-stamped, GPS-validated photos, with findings accessible in real-time via a custom dashboard. As of March 2020, Survey.com operates as a subsidiary of Trax Technology Solutions Pte Ltd.

Transit Wireless

Series B in 2009
Transit Wireless is a provider of Distributed Antenna System (DAS) networks and Wi-Fi services, primarily focused on the New York City subway system. The company holds a license to design, deploy, and operate an independent, open-access wireless network that covers underground subway stations. It acts as a neutral host, enabling various wireless carriers to offer voice and data services through its infrastructure, which includes a Base Station Hotel for connectivity. Transit Wireless also offers a range of Wi-Fi services, including free and subscription-based internet access, media delivery, and private networks. Additionally, the company provides fiber optic connectivity solutions such as Ethernet and dark fiber, catering to both public and private sectors. Partnered with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and New York City Transit, Transit Wireless enhances passenger access to transit apps and supports local businesses. The comprehensive project to provide wireless connectivity across 279 subway stations began in 2013, with completion expected by 2017. Founded in 2005, Transit Wireless is based in New York, United States.

Local Matters

Series D in 2008
Local Matters offers a suite of solutions for online publishers of local information, which consistently help them achieve their business goals, including traffic and revenue growth, and a better return on investment. We provide online publishers, such as directory publishers or online real estate listings, with localized web site portals that successfully connect consumers to rich content. In addition, we achieve broader exposure for clients, advertisers and agents through syndication and search engine marketing. For business directories, we help publishers establish and manage web site portals that successfully engage and connect consumers with local businesses, as well as achieve broader exposure for advertisers. For real estate clients, we build web site portals that engage consumers to drive leads and facilitate agent and home selections.

GroundLink

Series A in 2008
GroundLink Holdings LLC is a ground transportation service provider that specializes in point-to-point and airport transfer chauffeured black car services across the United States and internationally. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in New York, the company facilitates the booking and management of various transportation options, including taxis, shuttles, SUVs, and limousines, through its mobile application, website, and telephone. GroundLink caters to both individual consumers and corporate clients, offering tailored solutions for managing travel needs by employee level, country, or project. The platform also supports a co-branded service that streamlines the entire transaction process, encompassing search, vendor selection, booking, and billing. GroundLink is recognized for its commitment to punctuality, guaranteeing on-time arrivals or offering the next ride free. As of early 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Marcou Transportation Group, LLC.

Elematics

Series A in 2001
Elematics, formerly known as QOptics, is the leading provider of multi-carrier, multi-vendor control plane software that maximizes carrier revenues and minimizes expenses by providing the industry's first software solution for real-time network control and connectivity in global communications networks. The company's unique Intelligent Network Control Plane(TM) allows carriers to provision network connections in real-time, as well as offer new services, recover stranded assets, and seamlessly integrate next generation and legacy transport equipment. By helping carriers do more with what they have today, Elematics is changing the face of global communications.
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