Granite Ventures

Granite Ventures, LLC is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, specializing in investments in early-stage technology companies. Founded in 1992, the firm focuses on pre-revenue and early-stage investments, primarily targeting seed, Series A, and Series B funding rounds. Granite Ventures concentrates its investments in sectors such as audio and video equipment, multimedia software, enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, mobility, and internet applications. The firm typically invests between $0.5 million and $4 million initially, with the potential for up to $10 million over the life of the company. While it primarily invests in U.S.-based companies, Granite Ventures is open to select opportunities outside the United States. The firm tends to lead its investments and prefers to take an active role by securing board seats in its portfolio companies. Over its history, Granite Ventures has invested over $1 billion in more than 90 private companies, partnering with entrepreneurs to build competitive businesses and achieve category leadership.

Jackie Berterretche

CFO, Co-Founder and Managing Director

Christopher McKay

Managing Director

171 past transactions

Suport Ai

Seed Round in 2023
Suportal LLP allows users to train custom AI ChatBots from their Notion Docs. By integrating with Notion, Suportal offers the capability for businesses to quickly set up AI chatbots that are trained from their existing documentation. Users can instantly answer questions with a personalized chatbot and embed the Suportal widget on their website for improved customer engagement.

Vocera Communications

Post in 2023
Vocera Communications, Inc. specializes in providing secure and integrated communication and workflow solutions tailored for mobile workers across various sectors, including healthcare, hospitality, retail, energy, and education. The company’s offerings enhance communication and operational efficiency by integrating with existing clinical systems, such as electronic health records and nurse call systems. Vocera's product suite includes the Vocera Communication and Workflow System, which connects various communication devices, including hands-free and voice-controlled options, and the Vocera Care Experience software, designed to improve patient care quality and streamline manual tasks. Additionally, Vocera operates the Experience Innovation Network, collaborating with healthcare organizations to develop innovative solutions that improve patient and care team experiences. The company, founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Jose, California, serves approximately 1,700 healthcare facilities globally, including hospitals and clinics, and distributes its products through direct sales, resellers, and distributors.

Marqeta

Private Equity Round in 2020
Marqeta operates a modern card issuing and payment processing platform that enables businesses to create customized payment solutions using open APIs. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Oakland, California, with an additional office in London, Marqeta's platform allows users to build, issue, and manage digital, physical, and tokenized payment cards. The company provides a range of services including virtual cards, real-time fund transfers, spend controls, and data analytics solutions. Marqeta serves various industries such as e-commerce, lending, on-demand services, and digital banking by offering flexible and scalable payment infrastructure. It is certified to operate in 40 countries globally.

Lucidworks

Series F in 2019
Lucidworks, Inc. is a developer of AI-powered search engine software, providing solutions that enhance user experiences across various applications. The company offers Lucidworks Fusion, a comprehensive platform that integrates advanced features such as machine learning, query analysis, and hyper-personalization. Their Connected Experience Cloud enables businesses to capture user signals and create tailored search and discovery experiences. Lucidworks serves a diverse clientele, including major brands in e-commerce, financial services, telecommunications, and publishing, both in the United States and globally. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Lucidworks aims to empower organizations to incorporate intelligent search capabilities into their products without the need to develop complex systems from scratch.

Marqeta

Series E in 2019
Marqeta operates a modern card issuing and payment processing platform that enables businesses to create customized payment solutions using open APIs. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Oakland, California, with an additional office in London, Marqeta's platform allows users to build, issue, and manage digital, physical, and tokenized payment cards. The company provides a range of services including virtual cards, real-time fund transfers, spend controls, and data analytics solutions. Marqeta serves various industries such as e-commerce, lending, on-demand services, and digital banking by offering flexible and scalable payment infrastructure. It is certified to operate in 40 countries globally.

Anaplan

Series F in 2017
Anaplan, Inc. offers a cloud-based connected planning platform that enables organizations to unify disparate data structures across various business functions, including finance, sales, supply chain, marketing, human resources, and operations. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, Anaplan provides its services through a subscription model, allowing users to access its platform over the Internet. The company focuses on enhancing decision-making and collaboration within organizations by delivering business planning and performance management solutions from a single hub. In addition to its core platform, Anaplan offers professional services, including consulting, implementation, training, and planning transformation advisory services. With operations in multiple countries and a network of expert partners, Anaplan supports large and fast-growing organizations in streamlining their planning processes and making informed decisions.

Marqeta

Series D in 2017
Marqeta operates a modern card issuing and payment processing platform that enables businesses to create customized payment solutions using open APIs. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Oakland, California, with an additional office in London, Marqeta's platform allows users to build, issue, and manage digital, physical, and tokenized payment cards. The company provides a range of services including virtual cards, real-time fund transfers, spend controls, and data analytics solutions. Marqeta serves various industries such as e-commerce, lending, on-demand services, and digital banking by offering flexible and scalable payment infrastructure. It is certified to operate in 40 countries globally.

Mojo Networks

Series E in 2017
Mojo Networks, Inc. specializes in developing cloud-managed WiFi solutions for enterprises across various sectors, including education, government, and hospitality. Its offerings include the Mojo Wireless Manager for managing wireless networks, Mojo Guest Manager for guest authentication, and Mojo AirTight, a wireless intrusion prevention system. The company also provides advanced tools such as Mojo Navigator for network design and monitoring, Mojo Aware for leveraging cloud and big data, and Mojo Canvas for creating interactive guest network pages. With a focus on automation and ease of use, Mojo's platform enables seamless management and deployment of WiFi systems without the need for traditional controllers. Founded in 2002 and based in Mountain View, California, Mojo Networks operates as a subsidiary of Arista Networks, enhancing its capabilities in delivering secure and efficient wireless connectivity.

Airspace Systems

Seed Round in 2016
Airspace Systems, Inc. offers specialized drone security solutions, focusing on the detection, interception, and capture of unauthorized drones. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Leandro, California, the company serves various sectors, including entertainment, enterprise, and utilities. Its technology is designed to identify and track rogue drones, autonomously neutralizing threats in the airspace. With a team comprised of experienced professionals from leading organizations, Airspace Systems aims to address critical safety and security challenges posed by the increasing use of drones.

Smule

Series G in 2016
Smule, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing music applications aimed at connecting users through collaborative music creation. Founded in 2008, Smule's platform allows individuals to sing and produce music together, fostering a global community of music enthusiasts. Its popular products include AutoRap, Magic Piano, Guitar!, I Am T-Pain, and Ocarina, which enable users to create, discover, and enjoy music in innovative ways. By combining social interaction with music-making, Smule has established itself as a leader in the music app industry, facilitating connections between users and major artists worldwide.

Anaplan

Series E in 2016
Anaplan, Inc. offers a cloud-based connected planning platform that enables organizations to unify disparate data structures across various business functions, including finance, sales, supply chain, marketing, human resources, and operations. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, Anaplan provides its services through a subscription model, allowing users to access its platform over the Internet. The company focuses on enhancing decision-making and collaboration within organizations by delivering business planning and performance management solutions from a single hub. In addition to its core platform, Anaplan offers professional services, including consulting, implementation, training, and planning transformation advisory services. With operations in multiple countries and a network of expert partners, Anaplan supports large and fast-growing organizations in streamlining their planning processes and making informed decisions.

Lucidworks

Series D in 2015
Lucidworks, Inc. is a developer of AI-powered search engine software, providing solutions that enhance user experiences across various applications. The company offers Lucidworks Fusion, a comprehensive platform that integrates advanced features such as machine learning, query analysis, and hyper-personalization. Their Connected Experience Cloud enables businesses to capture user signals and create tailored search and discovery experiences. Lucidworks serves a diverse clientele, including major brands in e-commerce, financial services, telecommunications, and publishing, both in the United States and globally. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Lucidworks aims to empower organizations to incorporate intelligent search capabilities into their products without the need to develop complex systems from scratch.

Marqeta

Series C in 2015
Marqeta operates a modern card issuing and payment processing platform that enables businesses to create customized payment solutions using open APIs. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Oakland, California, with an additional office in London, Marqeta's platform allows users to build, issue, and manage digital, physical, and tokenized payment cards. The company provides a range of services including virtual cards, real-time fund transfers, spend controls, and data analytics solutions. Marqeta serves various industries such as e-commerce, lending, on-demand services, and digital banking by offering flexible and scalable payment infrastructure. It is certified to operate in 40 countries globally.

Motiv

Series A in 2015
Motiv Inc. is a personal technology brand established in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in developing and manufacturing wearable products, particularly fitness tracking rings, designed to integrate seamlessly into users' lives. Motiv's devices monitor various health metrics, including heart rate, steps, and sleep activity, and are supported by a dedicated application that enables users to access data and notifications. The products are available for purchase online, reflecting the brand's commitment to creating aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly technology. As of 2020, Motiv operates as a subsidiary of Proxy Technologies, Inc.

HireVue

Series E in 2015
HireVue, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in video interviewing software solutions and assessment services aimed at enhancing the recruitment and hiring processes. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in South Jordan, Utah, with additional offices in New York, London, Amsterdam, and Sydney, the company offers various products including on-demand and live video interviewing, pre-hire assessments, and specific tools like CodeVue for evaluating coding skills. HireVue's AI-driven Hiring Intelligence platform integrates predictive analytics and industrial/organizational science to assist organizations in making informed hiring decisions, ultimately improving the quality of talent acquisition. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including consumer goods, healthcare, finance, and technology, and has facilitated over six million interviews for more than 700 clients globally, including many Fortune 100 companies.

HyTrust

Series D in 2015
HyTrust is a developer of cloud security software focused on automating compliance and enforcing security policies across both private and public cloud environments. Founded by experts in enterprise infrastructure and security, the company addresses the critical security challenges associated with virtualization and cloud adoption. HyTrust's solutions provide a centralized point of control for managing access, policy management, and security configurations within virtual infrastructures. This includes bridging traffic between corporate and management virtual local area networks of hypervisors, along with monitoring and logging communication for enhanced data protection. By enabling organizations to securely expand virtualization to mission-critical applications, HyTrust plays a vital role in mitigating risks of data breaches and catastrophic data center failures. The company has garnered support from leading investors in the next-generation data center space, ensuring a robust foundation for its innovative security solutions.

Agilence

Venture Round in 2015
Agilence, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based reporting solutions tailored for the retail, restaurant, and pharmacy sectors. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, the company specializes in intelligent data analytics through its flagship products, 20/20 Data Analytics and 20/20 Rx. These solutions help organizations collect and summarize data to identify anomalies and trends, enhancing visibility into daily operations and enabling the detection and reduction of fraud and operational inefficiencies. Agilence aims to empower clients to make informed decisions quickly, ultimately improving profit margins across their enterprises. The company has established strategic partnerships with organizations such as The Zellman Group and Heartland Commerce.

Telltale Games

Series D in 2015
Telltale is the first and only digital publisher to release interactive episodic content on a monthly schedule. Their award-winning internal development studio is responsible for creating landmark episodic content, including Tales of Monkey Island, the Sam & Max series, Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People, and Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventure. Telltale currently develops and publishes episodic series on PC, Wii™, and Xbox 360™, with plans to expand to additional platforms and channels this year.

Motiv

Debt Financing in 2015
Motiv Inc. is a personal technology brand established in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in developing and manufacturing wearable products, particularly fitness tracking rings, designed to integrate seamlessly into users' lives. Motiv's devices monitor various health metrics, including heart rate, steps, and sleep activity, and are supported by a dedicated application that enables users to access data and notifications. The products are available for purchase online, reflecting the brand's commitment to creating aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly technology. As of 2020, Motiv operates as a subsidiary of Proxy Technologies, Inc.

Fastback Networks

Series C in 2015
Fastback Networks is a technology company focused on developing innovative mobile infrastructure solutions to meet the growing demands of public and private networks. By leveraging the extensive experience of its team in radio and data networking, the company addresses the challenges associated with 4G and 5G deployment. Fastback Networks specializes in providing backhaul technologies that operate in millimeter-wave and sub-6 GHz bands, introducing technical and economic advancements that facilitate the rapid rollout of high-capacity mobile services. Its solutions empower mobile service providers and enterprises to enhance speed, reliability, and overall user experience, positioning them to capitalize on new markets and applications in the evolving telecommunications landscape.

Agilence

Series C in 2014
Agilence, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based reporting solutions tailored for the retail, restaurant, and pharmacy sectors. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, the company specializes in intelligent data analytics through its flagship products, 20/20 Data Analytics and 20/20 Rx. These solutions help organizations collect and summarize data to identify anomalies and trends, enhancing visibility into daily operations and enabling the detection and reduction of fraud and operational inefficiencies. Agilence aims to empower clients to make informed decisions quickly, ultimately improving profit margins across their enterprises. The company has established strategic partnerships with organizations such as The Zellman Group and Heartland Commerce.

Sense Platform

Seed Round in 2014
Sense is next-generation cloud platform for data science and big data analytics. Designed for data scientists and data-driven enterprises, Sense provides a collaborative, scalable, and highly extensible platform for data analysis, statistical modeling, visualization, and reporting. Sense allows data scientists to use the powerful data analysis tools they know, including R, Python, JavaScript, Hive, Impala, and more; scale their analysis easily, without managing infrastructure; share and collaborate on data, code, and results; and move data science solutions from exploration to production within a unified platform. Sense provides enterprises and business users an advanced analytics platform that can realize the true power of their data.

Hobo Labs

Series A in 2014
Hobo Labs is a game development company founded by entrepreneurs with a background in creating successful platforms like Rotten Tomatoes and Lithium. The company focuses on delivering innovative mobile games that incorporate guild mechanics, drawing inspiration from the PC gaming experience. Hobo Labs aims to create games that not only engage players individually but also enhance social interaction, allowing friends to play together. Their platform supports a variety of gaming applications, emphasizing a seamless and enjoyable experience for users who appreciate the community aspects of gaming.

Survios

Series A in 2014
Survios, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based virtual reality company founded in 2012 that specializes in creating immersive gaming experiences. The company emerged from Project Holodeck, an interdisciplinary initiative at the University of Southern California’s Games program, founded by Nathan Burba, James Iliff, and Alexander Silkin. Survios focuses on developing interactive content that utilizes cutting-edge immersive technology to enhance user engagement. Its games are designed to offer a comprehensive sensory experience, incorporating visuals, sounds, and tactile elements to create a dynamic environment for players. Survios aims to push the boundaries of virtual reality gaming and redefine how users interact with digital content.

Anaplan

Series D in 2014
Anaplan, Inc. offers a cloud-based connected planning platform that enables organizations to unify disparate data structures across various business functions, including finance, sales, supply chain, marketing, human resources, and operations. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, Anaplan provides its services through a subscription model, allowing users to access its platform over the Internet. The company focuses on enhancing decision-making and collaboration within organizations by delivering business planning and performance management solutions from a single hub. In addition to its core platform, Anaplan offers professional services, including consulting, implementation, training, and planning transformation advisory services. With operations in multiple countries and a network of expert partners, Anaplan supports large and fast-growing organizations in streamlining their planning processes and making informed decisions.

Smule

Series E in 2014
Smule, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing music applications aimed at connecting users through collaborative music creation. Founded in 2008, Smule's platform allows individuals to sing and produce music together, fostering a global community of music enthusiasts. Its popular products include AutoRap, Magic Piano, Guitar!, I Am T-Pain, and Ocarina, which enable users to create, discover, and enjoy music in innovative ways. By combining social interaction with music-making, Smule has established itself as a leader in the music app industry, facilitating connections between users and major artists worldwide.

AirPair

Seed Round in 2014
AirPair, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that operates an on-demand platform connecting users with software experts through video chat and screen sharing. Founded in 2013, it specializes in providing development resources and assisting businesses in completing projects. AirPair offers services such as pair programming, code review, mentoring, training, and problem-solving sessions tailored for enterprises, startups, small and medium-sized businesses, and entrepreneurs. The company aims to accelerate software development by pairing its experienced professionals with clients' engineers in real time, facilitating one-off knowledge transfers that help learners and professionals alike navigate various technology stacks and programming challenges.

Motiv

Seed Round in 2014
Motiv Inc. is a personal technology brand established in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in developing and manufacturing wearable products, particularly fitness tracking rings, designed to integrate seamlessly into users' lives. Motiv's devices monitor various health metrics, including heart rate, steps, and sleep activity, and are supported by a dedicated application that enables users to access data and notifications. The products are available for purchase online, reflecting the brand's commitment to creating aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly technology. As of 2020, Motiv operates as a subsidiary of Proxy Technologies, Inc.

Workboard

Seed Round in 2014
WorkBoard Inc. is an enterprise software company that specializes in providing an objectives and key results (OKR) platform designed to enhance organizational alignment and accountability. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, WorkBoard offers a comprehensive Enterprise Results Platform that facilitates the localization of company objectives to individual teams, allowing for effective alignment on outcomes and measurement of results. The platform enables organizations to coordinate actions, manage meetings, and ensure execution aligns with strategic priorities. By transforming traditional approaches to strategy alignment into a dynamic, data-driven practice, WorkBoard enhances transparency and fosters a results-oriented culture. Its solution supports teams in making goal achievement a habitual process, empowering them to execute rapidly and efficiently as organizations scale.

HireVue

Series D in 2013
HireVue, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in video interviewing software solutions and assessment services aimed at enhancing the recruitment and hiring processes. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in South Jordan, Utah, with additional offices in New York, London, Amsterdam, and Sydney, the company offers various products including on-demand and live video interviewing, pre-hire assessments, and specific tools like CodeVue for evaluating coding skills. HireVue's AI-driven Hiring Intelligence platform integrates predictive analytics and industrial/organizational science to assist organizations in making informed hiring decisions, ultimately improving the quality of talent acquisition. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including consumer goods, healthcare, finance, and technology, and has facilitated over six million interviews for more than 700 clients globally, including many Fortune 100 companies.

Martini Media Network

Series D in 2013
Martini Media Network, Inc. is a digital media and content platform based in San Francisco, California, specializing in engaging affluent audiences. Founded in 2007, the company offers tailored solutions for brands to deliver media campaigns that integrate content, videos, and social functionality across niche sites. Martini Media focuses on invitation-only platforms centered around business and lifestyle categories, enabling effective engagement with influential consumers. By leveraging insights into online behaviors and interests of the affluent market, the company partners with clients and agencies to craft customized advertising, publishing, and storytelling programs that align with specific marketing objectives. As of June 2015, Martini Media operates as a subsidiary of Evolve Media, LLC.

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.

HyTrust

Series C in 2013
HyTrust is a developer of cloud security software focused on automating compliance and enforcing security policies across both private and public cloud environments. Founded by experts in enterprise infrastructure and security, the company addresses the critical security challenges associated with virtualization and cloud adoption. HyTrust's solutions provide a centralized point of control for managing access, policy management, and security configurations within virtual infrastructures. This includes bridging traffic between corporate and management virtual local area networks of hypervisors, along with monitoring and logging communication for enhanced data protection. By enabling organizations to securely expand virtualization to mission-critical applications, HyTrust plays a vital role in mitigating risks of data breaches and catastrophic data center failures. The company has garnered support from leading investors in the next-generation data center space, ensuring a robust foundation for its innovative security solutions.

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.

Marqeta

Series B in 2013
Marqeta operates a modern card issuing and payment processing platform that enables businesses to create customized payment solutions using open APIs. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Oakland, California, with an additional office in London, Marqeta's platform allows users to build, issue, and manage digital, physical, and tokenized payment cards. The company provides a range of services including virtual cards, real-time fund transfers, spend controls, and data analytics solutions. Marqeta serves various industries such as e-commerce, lending, on-demand services, and digital banking by offering flexible and scalable payment infrastructure. It is certified to operate in 40 countries globally.

Lucidworks

Series C in 2013
Lucidworks, Inc. is a developer of AI-powered search engine software, providing solutions that enhance user experiences across various applications. The company offers Lucidworks Fusion, a comprehensive platform that integrates advanced features such as machine learning, query analysis, and hyper-personalization. Their Connected Experience Cloud enables businesses to capture user signals and create tailored search and discovery experiences. Lucidworks serves a diverse clientele, including major brands in e-commerce, financial services, telecommunications, and publishing, both in the United States and globally. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Lucidworks aims to empower organizations to incorporate intelligent search capabilities into their products without the need to develop complex systems from scratch.

Fastback Networks

Series B in 2013
Fastback Networks is a technology company focused on developing innovative mobile infrastructure solutions to meet the growing demands of public and private networks. By leveraging the extensive experience of its team in radio and data networking, the company addresses the challenges associated with 4G and 5G deployment. Fastback Networks specializes in providing backhaul technologies that operate in millimeter-wave and sub-6 GHz bands, introducing technical and economic advancements that facilitate the rapid rollout of high-capacity mobile services. Its solutions empower mobile service providers and enterprises to enhance speed, reliability, and overall user experience, positioning them to capitalize on new markets and applications in the evolving telecommunications landscape.

Quantance

Series D in 2013
Quantance is a fabless semiconductor company enabling a major breakthrough in data speed and battery life in mobile devices. Quantance's patented RF technology enables users to transmit more signal power from their mobile devices and data cards, which enhances data performance without adversely impacting battery life or requiring any changes to wireless network infrastructure.

Anaplan

Series C in 2013
Anaplan, Inc. offers a cloud-based connected planning platform that enables organizations to unify disparate data structures across various business functions, including finance, sales, supply chain, marketing, human resources, and operations. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, Anaplan provides its services through a subscription model, allowing users to access its platform over the Internet. The company focuses on enhancing decision-making and collaboration within organizations by delivering business planning and performance management solutions from a single hub. In addition to its core platform, Anaplan offers professional services, including consulting, implementation, training, and planning transformation advisory services. With operations in multiple countries and a network of expert partners, Anaplan supports large and fast-growing organizations in streamlining their planning processes and making informed decisions.

Aspen Avionics

Series C in 2012
Aspen Avionics, headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was established in 2004 by a group of aviation enthusiasts. The company focuses on developing advanced avionics products aimed at enhancing situational awareness and reducing pilot workload in general aviation. Aspen Avionics offers affordable solutions that allow aircraft owners to upgrade traditional primary flight instruments to modern glass cockpit technology without incurring significant costs or complicated installation processes. Its products are designed to improve safety and ease of flying in both visual and instrument flight rules conditions.

HireVue

Series C in 2012
HireVue, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in video interviewing software solutions and assessment services aimed at enhancing the recruitment and hiring processes. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in South Jordan, Utah, with additional offices in New York, London, Amsterdam, and Sydney, the company offers various products including on-demand and live video interviewing, pre-hire assessments, and specific tools like CodeVue for evaluating coding skills. HireVue's AI-driven Hiring Intelligence platform integrates predictive analytics and industrial/organizational science to assist organizations in making informed hiring decisions, ultimately improving the quality of talent acquisition. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including consumer goods, healthcare, finance, and technology, and has facilitated over six million interviews for more than 700 clients globally, including many Fortune 100 companies.

YottaMark

Series D in 2012
YottaMark, Inc. specializes in brand protection through advanced traceability and authentication services. The company offers a technology platform that enables product authentication and unit-level traceability, allowing brand owners to enhance consumer trust and gain valuable insights into their distribution channels. With its solutions, YottaMark empowers brands to effectively combat challenges such as diversion, counterfeiting, and fraud. Users can access authentication codes easily via mobile devices or the internet, facilitating a straightforward approach to securing their products. Through these services, YottaMark aims to drive sales and strengthen brand integrity in the marketplace.

Rewarder

Series A in 2012
Rewarder, Inc. is an online social marketplace founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, California. The platform facilitates connections between individuals seeking advice, expertise, and resources and those willing to provide it in exchange for monetary rewards. Covering a wide range of topics such as home repair, automotive issues, and technology troubleshooting, Rewarder allows users to tap into the diverse skills and knowledge accumulated by others in their community. By offering financial incentives, the platform ensures that users receive high-quality solutions quickly from trusted experts. With over 500,000 individuals registered as Rewarder experts, the company differentiates itself from traditional forums and free Q&A sites by prioritizing reliable and prompt assistance.

Ozmo Devices

Venture Round in 2012
Ozmo Devices specializes in the development of Wi-Fi compatible communication technologies designed to provide cost-effective wireless personal area network (WPAN) connectivity for battery-operated devices. Their innovative Wi-Fi Personal Area Network technology enables manufacturers to seamlessly connect a variety of devices, including laptops, mobile phones, and other consumer electronics. The solutions offered by Ozmo Devices are characterized by low power consumption and high integration, making them particularly suitable for wireless peripheral applications that demand a small form factor and extended battery life. This focus on efficiency and performance positions Ozmo Devices as a key player in enhancing wireless connectivity for modern electronic devices.

Lucidworks

Private Equity Round in 2012
Lucidworks, Inc. is a developer of AI-powered search engine software, providing solutions that enhance user experiences across various applications. The company offers Lucidworks Fusion, a comprehensive platform that integrates advanced features such as machine learning, query analysis, and hyper-personalization. Their Connected Experience Cloud enables businesses to capture user signals and create tailored search and discovery experiences. Lucidworks serves a diverse clientele, including major brands in e-commerce, financial services, telecommunications, and publishing, both in the United States and globally. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Lucidworks aims to empower organizations to incorporate intelligent search capabilities into their products without the need to develop complex systems from scratch.

Anaplan

Series B in 2012
Anaplan, Inc. offers a cloud-based connected planning platform that enables organizations to unify disparate data structures across various business functions, including finance, sales, supply chain, marketing, human resources, and operations. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, Anaplan provides its services through a subscription model, allowing users to access its platform over the Internet. The company focuses on enhancing decision-making and collaboration within organizations by delivering business planning and performance management solutions from a single hub. In addition to its core platform, Anaplan offers professional services, including consulting, implementation, training, and planning transformation advisory services. With operations in multiple countries and a network of expert partners, Anaplan supports large and fast-growing organizations in streamlining their planning processes and making informed decisions.

Martini Media Network

Venture Round in 2011
Martini Media Network, Inc. is a digital media and content platform based in San Francisco, California, specializing in engaging affluent audiences. Founded in 2007, the company offers tailored solutions for brands to deliver media campaigns that integrate content, videos, and social functionality across niche sites. Martini Media focuses on invitation-only platforms centered around business and lifestyle categories, enabling effective engagement with influential consumers. By leveraging insights into online behaviors and interests of the affluent market, the company partners with clients and agencies to craft customized advertising, publishing, and storytelling programs that align with specific marketing objectives. As of June 2015, Martini Media operates as a subsidiary of Evolve Media, LLC.

Smule

Series D in 2011
Smule, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing music applications aimed at connecting users through collaborative music creation. Founded in 2008, Smule's platform allows individuals to sing and produce music together, fostering a global community of music enthusiasts. Its popular products include AutoRap, Magic Piano, Guitar!, I Am T-Pain, and Ocarina, which enable users to create, discover, and enjoy music in innovative ways. By combining social interaction with music-making, Smule has established itself as a leader in the music app industry, facilitating connections between users and major artists worldwide.

Quantance

Series C in 2011
Quantance is a fabless semiconductor company enabling a major breakthrough in data speed and battery life in mobile devices. Quantance's patented RF technology enables users to transmit more signal power from their mobile devices and data cards, which enhances data performance without adversely impacting battery life or requiring any changes to wireless network infrastructure.

Localmind

Seed Round in 2011
Localmind is a platform that enables users to send questions about specific locations and receive real-time answers from individuals present at those sites. By connecting users anonymously and temporarily with local respondents, Localmind allows inquiries about various situations, such as crowd levels at bars, wait times at clubs, and table availability in restaurants. The service integrates seamlessly with multiple location-based platforms, ensuring targeted questions reach the appropriate audience. Through this innovative approach, Localmind provides valuable insights into the local scene, allowing users to make informed decisions based on immediate, on-the-ground information.

Empowered Careers

Series A in 2011
As a pioneer in mobile education technology, Empowered Careers works tirelessly in developing and implementing innovative mobile technology products to accommodate evolving academic trends and student needs. Our technology solutions are designed for anytime, anywhere learning, while maintaining the highest quality content that prestigious universities and organizations demand.

Marqeta

Series A in 2011
Marqeta operates a modern card issuing and payment processing platform that enables businesses to create customized payment solutions using open APIs. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Oakland, California, with an additional office in London, Marqeta's platform allows users to build, issue, and manage digital, physical, and tokenized payment cards. The company provides a range of services including virtual cards, real-time fund transfers, spend controls, and data analytics solutions. Marqeta serves various industries such as e-commerce, lending, on-demand services, and digital banking by offering flexible and scalable payment infrastructure. It is certified to operate in 40 countries globally.

Bunchball

Series C in 2011
Bunchball Inc. specializes in gamification, integrating game mechanics into existing platforms such as websites, training tools, and enterprise systems to enhance participation, adoption, and loyalty. The company offers Nitro Studio, a user-friendly solution that allows program administrators to create and manage gamification strategies and challenges. Their product suite includes various tailored solutions like Nitro for Salesforce, which aims to boost employee engagement and sales performance, and Nitro for SAP SuccessFactors Learning, which enhances training program participation. Bunchball's advanced analytics engine provides detailed insights into user behavior and campaign effectiveness. Founded in 2005 and based in Des Moines, Iowa, Bunchball has formed strategic partnerships with major companies including Salesforce, IBM, and SAP. As of 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of Schoeneckers, Inc. Bunchball is recognized for its ability to foster active, loyal customer and employee engagement, thereby improving overall business performance.

Telltale Games

Series C in 2011
Telltale is the first and only digital publisher to release interactive episodic content on a monthly schedule. Their award-winning internal development studio is responsible for creating landmark episodic content, including Tales of Monkey Island, the Sam & Max series, Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People, and Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventure. Telltale currently develops and publishes episodic series on PC, Wii™, and Xbox 360™, with plans to expand to additional platforms and channels this year.

Kitu Systems

Venture Round in 2011
Kitu Systems, Inc. specializes in designing, developing, and deploying Internet of Things (IoT) applications focused on smart energy and home automation. The company offers technologies such as Smart Energy Profile 2.0 and OpenADR, which facilitate smart grid services and manage energy demand response events. Its product range includes solutions for smart electric vehicle charging, smart appliances, and enterprise solar panel management, allowing for secure communications across various networks. Kitu's offerings integrate wired and wireless systems for smart meters, lighting controls, thermostats, and other energy management devices, creating a cohesive network for users. The company serves a diverse clientele, including enterprises, smart device manufacturers, semiconductor vendors, and automotive companies. Founded in 2009 and initially known as Grid2Home Inc., Kitu Systems is headquartered in San Diego, California.

Auditude

Series B in 2011
Auditude is a prominent video management and monetization technology company focused on enhancing video revenues for content owners and aggregators. Its proprietary system, Auditude Connect, serves as an advanced ad management platform that addresses the needs of premium video websites and content providers. By facilitating effective ad serving and management, Auditude has partnered with major players in the online video industry, including Comcast, Major League Baseball, MTV Networks, MySpace Music and Video, Universal Music Group, and Yahoo!. The company employs a team of experts with backgrounds in leading technology firms such as DoubleClick, eBay, Google, and PayPal. Headquartered in Palo Alto, Auditude also maintains offices in Los Angeles and New York City.

Symplified

Series B in 2011
Symplified is an identity-as-a-service platform that streamlines user access to applications while ensuring compliance with security standards. The company offers a range of services, including single sign-on, identity and access management, directory integration, centralized provisioning, and strong authentication. Its KeyChain product provides secure single sign-on for various software-as-a-service (SaaS) and enterprise applications, while the Access solution focuses on identity management for SaaS and web applications. The Identity Cloud service allows users to deploy identity infrastructure effectively. By providing a unified, customizable single sign-on portal, Symplified enhances visibility and control over application usage without compromising sensitive user data. With operations in Silicon Valley, the northeastern and Midwestern U.S., the United Kingdom, and EMEA, Symplified is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado.

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.

Kitu Systems

Seed Round in 2010
Kitu Systems, Inc. specializes in designing, developing, and deploying Internet of Things (IoT) applications focused on smart energy and home automation. The company offers technologies such as Smart Energy Profile 2.0 and OpenADR, which facilitate smart grid services and manage energy demand response events. Its product range includes solutions for smart electric vehicle charging, smart appliances, and enterprise solar panel management, allowing for secure communications across various networks. Kitu's offerings integrate wired and wireless systems for smart meters, lighting controls, thermostats, and other energy management devices, creating a cohesive network for users. The company serves a diverse clientele, including enterprises, smart device manufacturers, semiconductor vendors, and automotive companies. Founded in 2009 and initially known as Grid2Home Inc., Kitu Systems is headquartered in San Diego, California.

HireVue

Series B in 2010
HireVue, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in video interviewing software solutions and assessment services aimed at enhancing the recruitment and hiring processes. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in South Jordan, Utah, with additional offices in New York, London, Amsterdam, and Sydney, the company offers various products including on-demand and live video interviewing, pre-hire assessments, and specific tools like CodeVue for evaluating coding skills. HireVue's AI-driven Hiring Intelligence platform integrates predictive analytics and industrial/organizational science to assist organizations in making informed hiring decisions, ultimately improving the quality of talent acquisition. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including consumer goods, healthcare, finance, and technology, and has facilitated over six million interviews for more than 700 clients globally, including many Fortune 100 companies.

Martini Media Network

Series B in 2010
Martini Media Network, Inc. is a digital media and content platform based in San Francisco, California, specializing in engaging affluent audiences. Founded in 2007, the company offers tailored solutions for brands to deliver media campaigns that integrate content, videos, and social functionality across niche sites. Martini Media focuses on invitation-only platforms centered around business and lifestyle categories, enabling effective engagement with influential consumers. By leveraging insights into online behaviors and interests of the affluent market, the company partners with clients and agencies to craft customized advertising, publishing, and storytelling programs that align with specific marketing objectives. As of June 2015, Martini Media operates as a subsidiary of Evolve Media, LLC.

Ozmo Devices

Series D in 2010
Ozmo Devices specializes in the development of Wi-Fi compatible communication technologies designed to provide cost-effective wireless personal area network (WPAN) connectivity for battery-operated devices. Their innovative Wi-Fi Personal Area Network technology enables manufacturers to seamlessly connect a variety of devices, including laptops, mobile phones, and other consumer electronics. The solutions offered by Ozmo Devices are characterized by low power consumption and high integration, making them particularly suitable for wireless peripheral applications that demand a small form factor and extended battery life. This focus on efficiency and performance positions Ozmo Devices as a key player in enhancing wireless connectivity for modern electronic devices.

Lucidworks

Series B in 2010
Lucidworks, Inc. is a developer of AI-powered search engine software, providing solutions that enhance user experiences across various applications. The company offers Lucidworks Fusion, a comprehensive platform that integrates advanced features such as machine learning, query analysis, and hyper-personalization. Their Connected Experience Cloud enables businesses to capture user signals and create tailored search and discovery experiences. Lucidworks serves a diverse clientele, including major brands in e-commerce, financial services, telecommunications, and publishing, both in the United States and globally. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Lucidworks aims to empower organizations to incorporate intelligent search capabilities into their products without the need to develop complex systems from scratch.

HyTrust

Series B in 2010
HyTrust is a developer of cloud security software focused on automating compliance and enforcing security policies across both private and public cloud environments. Founded by experts in enterprise infrastructure and security, the company addresses the critical security challenges associated with virtualization and cloud adoption. HyTrust's solutions provide a centralized point of control for managing access, policy management, and security configurations within virtual infrastructures. This includes bridging traffic between corporate and management virtual local area networks of hypervisors, along with monitoring and logging communication for enhanced data protection. By enabling organizations to securely expand virtualization to mission-critical applications, HyTrust plays a vital role in mitigating risks of data breaches and catastrophic data center failures. The company has garnered support from leading investors in the next-generation data center space, ensuring a robust foundation for its innovative security solutions.

Smule

Series C in 2009
Smule, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing music applications aimed at connecting users through collaborative music creation. Founded in 2008, Smule's platform allows individuals to sing and produce music together, fostering a global community of music enthusiasts. Its popular products include AutoRap, Magic Piano, Guitar!, I Am T-Pain, and Ocarina, which enable users to create, discover, and enjoy music in innovative ways. By combining social interaction with music-making, Smule has established itself as a leader in the music app industry, facilitating connections between users and major artists worldwide.

YottaMark

Series C in 2009
YottaMark, Inc. specializes in brand protection through advanced traceability and authentication services. The company offers a technology platform that enables product authentication and unit-level traceability, allowing brand owners to enhance consumer trust and gain valuable insights into their distribution channels. With its solutions, YottaMark empowers brands to effectively combat challenges such as diversion, counterfeiting, and fraud. Users can access authentication codes easily via mobile devices or the internet, facilitating a straightforward approach to securing their products. Through these services, YottaMark aims to drive sales and strengthen brand integrity in the marketplace.

Agilence

Series B in 2009
Agilence, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based reporting solutions tailored for the retail, restaurant, and pharmacy sectors. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, the company specializes in intelligent data analytics through its flagship products, 20/20 Data Analytics and 20/20 Rx. These solutions help organizations collect and summarize data to identify anomalies and trends, enhancing visibility into daily operations and enabling the detection and reduction of fraud and operational inefficiencies. Agilence aims to empower clients to make informed decisions quickly, ultimately improving profit margins across their enterprises. The company has established strategic partnerships with organizations such as The Zellman Group and Heartland Commerce.

Ozmo Devices

Series C in 2009
Ozmo Devices specializes in the development of Wi-Fi compatible communication technologies designed to provide cost-effective wireless personal area network (WPAN) connectivity for battery-operated devices. Their innovative Wi-Fi Personal Area Network technology enables manufacturers to seamlessly connect a variety of devices, including laptops, mobile phones, and other consumer electronics. The solutions offered by Ozmo Devices are characterized by low power consumption and high integration, making them particularly suitable for wireless peripheral applications that demand a small form factor and extended battery life. This focus on efficiency and performance positions Ozmo Devices as a key player in enhancing wireless connectivity for modern electronic devices.

Oversight Systems

Venture Round in 2009
Oversight Systems, Inc. is an Atlanta-based software company founded in 2003 that specializes in continuous transaction monitoring solutions aimed at detecting fraud, misuse, and errors in business transactions. The company’s software is designed for large enterprises, including Fortune 500 companies, and addresses issues related to governance, risk, and compliance across various financial systems. Its Continuous Transaction Monitoring (CTM) technology analyzes transactions in areas such as procure-to-pay, accounting, human resources, and order-to-cash, helping clients prevent financial loss and optimize spending. Oversight also offers training and support services to enhance its solutions. With a focus on artificial intelligence and data-driven methodologies, Oversight has established itself as a leader in the industry, serving CFOs, process managers, controllers, and auditors in both corporate and government sectors.

Pelican Imaging

Series A in 2009
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.

Mixamo

Series A in 2009
Mixamo, Inc. is a web-based platform that specializes in 3D character creation, rigging, and animation, aimed at professionals in the 3D design and gaming industries. Founded in Silicon Valley, the company provides a suite of tools that includes Adobe Fuse CC for modular character creation, a searchable store of 3D characters, and an automatic online rigging tool known as Auto-Rigger. Additionally, it offers Control Rig Scripts to streamline animation processes, a range of 3D animations, and a plugin called Face Plus for capturing facial expressions. Mixamo's services cater to a diverse clientele, from individual artists to indie developers and major studios, enabling them to produce high-quality animated characters quickly. The platform has gained significant traction, attracting thousands of paying customers and generating substantial monthly traffic with users downloading numerous assets and rigging a significant number of characters. Mixamo, incorporated in 2008 and based in San Francisco, operates as a subsidiary of Adobe Systems Incorporated since 2015.

Ozmo Devices

Series B in 2009
Ozmo Devices specializes in the development of Wi-Fi compatible communication technologies designed to provide cost-effective wireless personal area network (WPAN) connectivity for battery-operated devices. Their innovative Wi-Fi Personal Area Network technology enables manufacturers to seamlessly connect a variety of devices, including laptops, mobile phones, and other consumer electronics. The solutions offered by Ozmo Devices are characterized by low power consumption and high integration, making them particularly suitable for wireless peripheral applications that demand a small form factor and extended battery life. This focus on efficiency and performance positions Ozmo Devices as a key player in enhancing wireless connectivity for modern electronic devices.

Plato Networks

Series C in 2009
Plato Networks, Inc. designs and delivers physical layer integrated circuits (ICs) for wireline and wireless applications. It offers PHY ICs for interconnections in computing, networking, and storage applications. The company also provides reference designs and evaluation kits for system original equipment manufacturers. Plato Networks, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is based in Santa Clara, California.

Zeugma Systems

Series C in 2009
Zeugma Systems is a privately held company that specializes in telecommunications equipment and applications for broadband service providers. The company offers the Zeugma Services Node, a service delivery router that consolidates extensive computing resources with advanced capacity and awareness of both services and subscribers in a robust, fully redundant system. This innovative equipment enables service providers to swiftly prototype and launch new revenue-generating services, monitor session flows at a granular level, and manage individual session flows to enforce quality of service policies. Additionally, Zeugma Systems provides Zeugma OSS for configuration and health management of their systems, and Smart Series Applications, which enhance various services like video on demand and voice over IP. Their solutions also support usage-based billing frameworks, reducing the need for multiple edge devices while facilitating standard broadband aggregation and subscriber management functions.

Smule

Series B in 2009
Smule, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing music applications aimed at connecting users through collaborative music creation. Founded in 2008, Smule's platform allows individuals to sing and produce music together, fostering a global community of music enthusiasts. Its popular products include AutoRap, Magic Piano, Guitar!, I Am T-Pain, and Ocarina, which enable users to create, discover, and enjoy music in innovative ways. By combining social interaction with music-making, Smule has established itself as a leader in the music app industry, facilitating connections between users and major artists worldwide.

Lucidworks

Series A in 2009
Lucidworks, Inc. is a developer of AI-powered search engine software, providing solutions that enhance user experiences across various applications. The company offers Lucidworks Fusion, a comprehensive platform that integrates advanced features such as machine learning, query analysis, and hyper-personalization. Their Connected Experience Cloud enables businesses to capture user signals and create tailored search and discovery experiences. Lucidworks serves a diverse clientele, including major brands in e-commerce, financial services, telecommunications, and publishing, both in the United States and globally. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Lucidworks aims to empower organizations to incorporate intelligent search capabilities into their products without the need to develop complex systems from scratch.

RipCode

Series C in 2009
RipCode specializes in real-time transcoding software designed for video clips and streaming. The company's technology allows for simultaneous processing of multiple transcode paths, which enhances efficiency and reduces the need for extensive hardware, storage, and energy consumption. RipCode's solutions cater to both live mobile video and video on-demand applications, including user-generated content. By dynamically transcoding video to match any screen size upon customer request, RipCode not only expands content choices for viewers but also optimizes operational resources for video providers.

Quantance

Series B in 2008
Quantance is a fabless semiconductor company enabling a major breakthrough in data speed and battery life in mobile devices. Quantance's patented RF technology enables users to transmit more signal power from their mobile devices and data cards, which enhances data performance without adversely impacting battery life or requiring any changes to wireless network infrastructure.

Agilence

Series B in 2008
Agilence, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based reporting solutions tailored for the retail, restaurant, and pharmacy sectors. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, the company specializes in intelligent data analytics through its flagship products, 20/20 Data Analytics and 20/20 Rx. These solutions help organizations collect and summarize data to identify anomalies and trends, enhancing visibility into daily operations and enabling the detection and reduction of fraud and operational inefficiencies. Agilence aims to empower clients to make informed decisions quickly, ultimately improving profit margins across their enterprises. The company has established strategic partnerships with organizations such as The Zellman Group and Heartland Commerce.

PowerGenix

Funding Round in 2008
PowerGenix specializes in the manufacturing of nickel-zinc rechargeable batteries designed for mission-critical applications. Their products are utilized in various sectors, including data centers, intelligent transportation, cordless power tools, hybrid electric vehicles, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, personal mobility devices, and medical devices. By focusing on sustainable solutions, PowerGenix aims to provide efficient and reliable battery technologies that support diverse industries while promoting environmental responsibility.

Percello

Series B in 2008
Percello is a fabless semiconductor company established in 2007, specializing in digital baseband solutions for the femtocells market, which includes technologies such as 3G, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, and LTE. The company addresses critical challenges such as cost, power consumption, integration levels, development time, and flexibility. Percello's expertise lies in silicon design, software, and communication systems, enabling them to produce complex system-on-chip (SoC) solutions from standard to mass production. Their femtocell technology is designed to enhance indoor coverage where signals are typically weak, thereby increasing capacity and enabling new services in areas with limited or no access. This allows both residential and enterprise customers to maintain connectivity without incurring the high costs associated with traditional fixed infrastructure deployments.

YottaMark

Series B in 2008
YottaMark, Inc. specializes in brand protection through advanced traceability and authentication services. The company offers a technology platform that enables product authentication and unit-level traceability, allowing brand owners to enhance consumer trust and gain valuable insights into their distribution channels. With its solutions, YottaMark empowers brands to effectively combat challenges such as diversion, counterfeiting, and fraud. Users can access authentication codes easily via mobile devices or the internet, facilitating a straightforward approach to securing their products. Through these services, YottaMark aims to drive sales and strengthen brand integrity in the marketplace.

Oversight Systems

Series B in 2008
Oversight Systems, Inc. is an Atlanta-based software company founded in 2003 that specializes in continuous transaction monitoring solutions aimed at detecting fraud, misuse, and errors in business transactions. The company’s software is designed for large enterprises, including Fortune 500 companies, and addresses issues related to governance, risk, and compliance across various financial systems. Its Continuous Transaction Monitoring (CTM) technology analyzes transactions in areas such as procure-to-pay, accounting, human resources, and order-to-cash, helping clients prevent financial loss and optimize spending. Oversight also offers training and support services to enhance its solutions. With a focus on artificial intelligence and data-driven methodologies, Oversight has established itself as a leader in the industry, serving CFOs, process managers, controllers, and auditors in both corporate and government sectors.

Arcot Systems

Series B in 2008
Arcot Systems, Inc. specializes in authentication and digital signing solutions aimed at protecting and verifying the digital identities of cardholders and merchants. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a technology center in Bangalore, India, the company offers a variety of services, including consumer portal protection, FFIEC compliance, identity management, Internet threat protection, SAFE biopharmaceutical compliance, and VPN authentication. Its key products include TransFort for Issuers and Merchants, RiskFort for real-time fraud prevention, WebFort and ArcotID for software-based authentication, A-OK On-Demand for secure authentication processes, and SignFort to streamline document signing and approval. Arcot Systems serves financial institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and e-commerce platforms, helping them combat online fraud and identity theft.

PSS Systems

Series D in 2008
PSS Systems specializes in enterprise discovery management solutions, specifically focusing on legal hold software for the legal holds and collections markets. The company developed the Atlas Information Governance Suite, which integrates various functions such as legal, IT, records management, and finance to minimize discovery risks and reduce costs associated with data management. PSS's product offerings include tailored suites for legal and IT departments, allowing seamless management of legal holds, custodian interviews, and data collection plans while avoiding redundant data processes. PSS has also been proactive in addressing legal holds and retention challenges, launching its Atlas Solution Suite well ahead of regulatory changes. Through its Corporate Governance and Oversight Council, PSS is dedicated to enhancing industry standards in retention, preservation, and privacy.

Biz360

Venture Round in 2008
Biz360, Inc. is an information-services company focused on transforming information to help businesses make better decisions. They use technology to aggregate, measure and analyze news media and consumer opinion information from a vast amount of traditional and social media sources (i.e. print, broadcast, websites, blogs and message boards) to yield invaluable insights which enable marketing and media executives to better understand, reach and motivate their target audiences. Biz360 is distinguished by its broad, global network of content sources, superior leading-edge analytical expertise and outstanding service & support — which enables us to deliver to their clients the most accurate, relevant and insightful information/metrics in the most flexible, consumable formats.

Fulcrum Microsystems

Series E in 2008
Fulcrum Microsystems, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Calabasas, California, specializing in interconnect devices for storage, computing, and networking applications. Founded in 2000, the company offers a range of products including FocalPoint, which features Ethernet switch and router chips, and the ControlPoint Software Suite, which encompasses software modules for Ethernet bridging, switching, and routing. Additionally, Fulcrum Microsystems provides the PivotPoint SPI-4.2 Interconnect Chip, designed to facilitate interconnection packet and protocol processing on line cards. Its products primarily serve original equipment manufacturers, both in the United States and internationally.

Bunchball

Series B in 2008
Bunchball Inc. specializes in gamification, integrating game mechanics into existing platforms such as websites, training tools, and enterprise systems to enhance participation, adoption, and loyalty. The company offers Nitro Studio, a user-friendly solution that allows program administrators to create and manage gamification strategies and challenges. Their product suite includes various tailored solutions like Nitro for Salesforce, which aims to boost employee engagement and sales performance, and Nitro for SAP SuccessFactors Learning, which enhances training program participation. Bunchball's advanced analytics engine provides detailed insights into user behavior and campaign effectiveness. Founded in 2005 and based in Des Moines, Iowa, Bunchball has formed strategic partnerships with major companies including Salesforce, IBM, and SAP. As of 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of Schoeneckers, Inc. Bunchball is recognized for its ability to foster active, loyal customer and employee engagement, thereby improving overall business performance.

SellPoints

Venture Round in 2008
Sellpoints, Inc. is an e-commerce optimization platform based in Emeryville, California, founded in 2000. The company specializes in enhancing the online shopping experience by allowing brands to share their product stories through engaging and interactive content on retail websites. Its offerings include Story Points, Enhanced Brand Content, and SellPoints Launcher, which enable brands to present vital information and calls to action effectively on product detail pages. Sellpoints also provides a comprehensive suite of marketing content, such as videos, product tours, image galleries, and customer reviews, aimed at informing and inspiring shoppers. Additionally, the company delivers robust data and analytics, empowering clients to make informed decisions on optimizing their product pages, ultimately leading to increased sales and reduced product returns. As of 2019, Sellpoints operates as a subsidiary of Syndigo LLC.

Symplified

Series A in 2008
Symplified is an identity-as-a-service platform that streamlines user access to applications while ensuring compliance with security standards. The company offers a range of services, including single sign-on, identity and access management, directory integration, centralized provisioning, and strong authentication. Its KeyChain product provides secure single sign-on for various software-as-a-service (SaaS) and enterprise applications, while the Access solution focuses on identity management for SaaS and web applications. The Identity Cloud service allows users to deploy identity infrastructure effectively. By providing a unified, customizable single sign-on portal, Symplified enhances visibility and control over application usage without compromising sensitive user data. With operations in Silicon Valley, the northeastern and Midwestern U.S., the United Kingdom, and EMEA, Symplified is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado.

TuVox/West Corporation

Series D in 2007
TuVox, Inc. provides speech application solutions and contact center solutions for inbound and outbound calls. Its applications and solutions handle various call types, including natural language call routing, customer support triage and product support with knowledge voice, solutions that integrate with live agents, contact center solutions supporting multiple centers, and outbound notification solutions. The company offers on demand hosting services; managed services, such as turnkey application support, monitoring, grammar tuning, VUI tuning, content updates, project management, quality assurance, and live call transcription; and design center services. It also provides development and CTI integration, customer support and maintenance, and training services. In addition, the company offers TuVox On Premise, which provides ongoing turnkey application support; and TuVox On Demand Portal, which provides access to control applications and make applications changes. It serves telecommunications, financial services, healthcare, high technology, and retail industries, as well as enterprises in media and publishing, travel, and energy sectors.

Zeugma Systems

Series B in 2007
Zeugma Systems is a privately held company that specializes in telecommunications equipment and applications for broadband service providers. The company offers the Zeugma Services Node, a service delivery router that consolidates extensive computing resources with advanced capacity and awareness of both services and subscribers in a robust, fully redundant system. This innovative equipment enables service providers to swiftly prototype and launch new revenue-generating services, monitor session flows at a granular level, and manage individual session flows to enforce quality of service policies. Additionally, Zeugma Systems provides Zeugma OSS for configuration and health management of their systems, and Smart Series Applications, which enhance various services like video on demand and voice over IP. Their solutions also support usage-based billing frameworks, reducing the need for multiple edge devices while facilitating standard broadband aggregation and subscriber management functions.

Crowd Science

Series A in 2007
Crowd Science specializes in audience targeting and segmentation for online publishers and brands. The company utilizes a platform that integrates web analytics with survey research, allowing for more precise marketing and advertising strategies. By combining behavioral data with survey-based insights, Crowd Science enhances the ability of online publishers and networks to optimize their advertising opportunities and boost revenue. This technology-driven approach aims to improve audience engagement and ensure that brands reach their target demographics effectively.

DecisionView

Series C in 2007
DecisionView is a provider of web-based software solutions designed to enhance clinical trial performance for life sciences organizations. The company's flagship product, StudyOptimizer, is a centralized application that allows clinical trial managers to efficiently plan, track, and adjust patient enrollment strategies. By aggregating and analyzing enrollment data, DecisionView helps organizations make informed decisions using predictive analytics and scenario modeling. This approach ensures that patient enrollment is completed on budget and on schedule, ultimately accelerating the time it takes for products to reach the market.

Plato Networks

Series B in 2007
Plato Networks, Inc. designs and delivers physical layer integrated circuits (ICs) for wireline and wireless applications. It offers PHY ICs for interconnections in computing, networking, and storage applications. The company also provides reference designs and evaluation kits for system original equipment manufacturers. Plato Networks, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is based in Santa Clara, California.

Aspen Avionics

Series B in 2007
Aspen Avionics, headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was established in 2004 by a group of aviation enthusiasts. The company focuses on developing advanced avionics products aimed at enhancing situational awareness and reducing pilot workload in general aviation. Aspen Avionics offers affordable solutions that allow aircraft owners to upgrade traditional primary flight instruments to modern glass cockpit technology without incurring significant costs or complicated installation processes. Its products are designed to improve safety and ease of flying in both visual and instrument flight rules conditions.

Telltale Games

Series B in 2007
Telltale is the first and only digital publisher to release interactive episodic content on a monthly schedule. Their award-winning internal development studio is responsible for creating landmark episodic content, including Tales of Monkey Island, the Sam & Max series, Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People, and Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventure. Telltale currently develops and publishes episodic series on PC, Wii™, and Xbox 360™, with plans to expand to additional platforms and channels this year.

Convio

Series E in 2007
Convio, Inc. is a provider of on-demand software and services tailored for nonprofit organizations (NPOs) in North America. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company offers the Constituent360 platform, an online constituent relationship management (eCRM) solution that facilitates fundraising, advocacy, email marketing, and web content management. This platform enables NPOs to track constituent behavior by monitoring online activities such as donations, event registrations, and advocacy efforts. It includes tools for query and reporting, allowing clients to analyze data for effective online campaign design. Additionally, Convio offers DataSync software to synchronize constituent information between its platform and clients' offline donor databases. The company also provides fee-based Internet strategy and interactive services, including account management, deployment, and client support. Founded in 1999, Convio was previously known as ShowSupport.com, Inc.

SPS Commerce

Series C in 2007
SPS Commerce, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based supply chain management solutions, catering to retailers, suppliers, grocers, distributors, and logistics firms worldwide. The company operates through its SPS Commerce platform, which enhances order management, sell-through performance, and item sourcing. Key offerings include the Trading Partner Community solution for onboarding vendors, the Trading Partner Fulfillment solution for automation in fulfillment processes, and the Trading Partner Assortment solution for managing product attributes. Additionally, SPS Commerce delivers Trading Partner Analytics, which provides data analytics for improved supply chain visibility, as well as sourcing solutions that connect retailers with new suppliers. Other services include barcode labeling and planogram services, aimed at streamlining logistics operations. SPS Commerce primarily serves small to mid-sized enterprises and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Originally established as St. Paul Software, Inc. in 1987, the company rebranded in 2001 to reflect its focus on supply chain solutions.
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