Grotech Ventures

Grotech Ventures, established in 1984, is a Virginia-based private equity firm specializing in early-stage investments in technology companies across the United States. The firm invests between $0.5 million and $5 million in high-growth technology startups, focusing on sectors such as software, cybersecurity, fintech, and vertical applications. Grotech Ventures is known for its collaborative, long-term approach, aligning its success with that of its partners and providing meaningful contributions beyond capital. The firm seeks innovative entrepreneurs with fresh ideas and breakthrough innovations, supporting them through their early and growth stages.

Chuck Cullen

General Partner and CFO

Lawson DeVries

General Partner

Steve Fredrick

General Partner

Sharon Gogol

Vice President of Controller

Meghan Pfeifer

Vice President, Finance

Don Rainey

Venture Partner

Joseph Zell

General Partner

209 past transactions

Notable Systems

Series B in 2025
Notable Systems, Inc. is a Denver-based company that develops a health data platform aimed at improving healthcare IT. Founded in 2015, its technology facilitates intuitive and natural data entry, along with passive data collection, allowing healthcare organizations to efficiently capture and access health data. The platform enables seamless data access across various systems and organizations, ensuring that both patients and clinicians can retrieve necessary information easily. By utilizing an open API, Notable Systems also supports the integration of different products, further enhancing the usability and efficiency of health data management in the healthcare sector.

Sturdy

Seed Round in 2025
Sturdy specializes in advanced software technology that transforms client communications into valuable insights. By leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence, Sturdy's platform consolidates various communication channels into a unified, searchable system, enhancing data accessibility and security. This innovative approach allows customer experience (CX) and product teams to identify preemptive signals related to cancellations, enabling them to address underlying issues such as bug reports, feature requests, and customer sentiment. Consequently, Sturdy empowers organizations to prioritize opportunities that enhance customer relationships and drive revenue growth.

Krista Software

Series A in 2024
Krista Software is a developer of conversational AI-powered solutions aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction for both internal and external stakeholders. The company's innovative platform utilizes a domain-specific language to facilitate contextual conversations with employees, internal IT teams, and commercial off-the-shelf software. This approach allows businesses to automate processes more efficiently, reducing the maintenance and upkeep associated with traditional user interface-based automation systems. By leveraging advanced AI capabilities, Krista Software empowers organizations to achieve better business outcomes and build machine learning models from the ground up.

Pgedge

Seed Round in 2024
PgEdge specializes in providing distributed PostgreSQL solutions that enhance network edge performance, minimize data latency, and ensure ultra-high availability for critical applications. The company's technology features multi-master replication capabilities, allowing for active-active operations across various geographic regions. This setup enables developers to easily build and deploy highly distributed database applications within a fully managed cloud service. By integrating multi-active, multi-master, multi-region, and multi-cloud functionalities, PgEdge supports users in creating robust database environments that can efficiently operate on a global scale.

Base Operations

Series A in 2023
Base Operations Inc. specializes in providing street-level threat analysis services through a comprehensive threat intelligence platform. Founded in 2015 and based in Washington, D.C., the company aggregates and visualizes both crowdsourced and official data to assist organizations in mitigating risks and ensuring the safety of their personnel and operations in emerging markets. Their offerings include detailed threat assessments, neighborhood threat ratings, and AI-powered predictive analytics, which enable clients to gain actionable insights for improved response times and security management. Additionally, the platform features a dashboard for security personnel, facilitating communication with field employees and enhancing trip management to safeguard against potential threats.

Yardstik

Venture Round in 2023
Yardstik is a background screening platform that streamlines the vetting process for organizations by offering a combination of screening, fraud detection, and compliance products. Designed with an API-first approach, Yardstik allows businesses to seamlessly integrate background and certification checks into their operations, enhancing security and trust within their platforms. By simplifying the background check process, Yardstik helps companies save time and resources while fostering healthier business relationships and safer communities.

Cognota

Series A in 2023
Cognota is a cloud-based operations platform tailored for learning and development (L&D) teams, designed to manage all aspects of training operations in a single location. The platform simplifies training request management, enhances project planning, and facilitates collaboration with subject matter experts. By consolidating multiple tools into one, Cognota helps organizations optimize their L&D spending and improve overall productivity. Clients from various industries utilize the platform to streamline their processes, enabling their training teams to become more digital, agile, and efficient. Additionally, Cognota fosters a vibrant LearnOps Community, where L&D professionals can share insights, participate in discussions, and access curated resources to stay informed about industry trends.

Vali Cyber

Seed Round in 2023
ValiCyber focuses on providing security solutions specifically for Linux environments, offering a platform that effectively secures workloads and prevents cyber attacks through proactive hardening techniques. The technology automatically identifies and resolves security issues, allowing for efficient multi-tenant management and easy generation of incident reports. This scalable platform minimizes the resource impact of security measures, ensuring that computing resources are preserved for essential tasks while providing organizations with robust protection against potential threats. ValiCyber’s approach enables businesses to maintain operational efficiency while safeguarding their critical assets against cyber attacks.

Datasembly

Series B in 2023
Datasembly, Inc. specializes in transforming web data into structured information, focusing primarily on grocery and retail pricing. Founded in 2014 and based in Washington, D.C., the company aims to collect comprehensive pricing data for every product sold in stores daily. By aggregating millions of pricing records from various retailers and online platforms, Datasembly provides valuable insights for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, retailers, and analytics firms. Its technology employs natural language processing and machine learning to convert complex data into organized reports that facilitate informed business decisions. The insights generated from this data support market research, economic indicators, and consumer applications, thereby enabling clients to navigate the volatile retail landscape effectively.

Incentivio

Series A in 2023
Incentivio is an intelligent guest engagement platform designed to enhance the restaurant experience in the digital age. It assists restaurants in acquiring new customers, increasing visit frequency and spending, and fostering loyalty among both first-time diners and returning guests. The platform operates through various channels, including web, mobile, and in-store, providing a comprehensive solution that combines online ordering, white-label restaurant apps, and loyalty programs. Additionally, it leverages machine learning for upselling, offers CDP analytics, and features a data-driven marketing suite along with guest journey management tools. By integrating these elements, Incentivio enables restaurants to lower operational costs, generate incremental revenue, and build lasting relationships with their customers.

Cloverly

Series A in 2023
Cloverly is a clean-tech startup that offers a sustainability-as-a-service platform designed to help businesses and organizations achieve carbon neutrality. By connecting online buyers to local, high-quality renewable energy, Cloverly facilitates the purchase of carbon offsets for common activities such as e-commerce shipments, ridesharing, and on-demand deliveries. The platform employs real-time calculations powered by an API to assess the carbon impact of these activities. It enables users to view the source of their offsets and utilizes an algorithm to match customers with the nearest sources of carbon avoidance or sequestration, thereby promoting localized environmental impact.

FOUNT

Series A in 2023
FOUNT Global, Inc. is a SaaS technology provider dedicated to identifying, quantifying, and reducing workplace friction. Founded in 2022, the company operates from its headquarters in Washington D.C., London, and Hamburg. FOUNT's platform utilizes targeted surveys and advanced analytics to deliver actionable insights for enterprise leaders. With access to over 7 million friction data points for benchmarking, the platform supports digital transformations, enhances AI adoption, and uncovers hidden organizational challenges. FOUNT's tools enable businesses to pinpoint areas of employee friction, assess their impact, and ultimately improve employee experience, engagement, and productivity.

Speedscale

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Speedscale Inc. is a software company founded in 2020 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, that specializes in helping organizations improve application testing and performance validation. It offers a platform designed for Kubernetes engineering teams, enabling them to test new code under conditions that closely resemble production workloads. The software can collect and replay API traffic, automate performance testing, and introduce chaos to assess application behavior, all while measuring critical performance indicators such as latency, throughput, and error rates. Speedscale's approach provides a more efficient alternative to traditional testing methods, which can be time-consuming and less effective for modern distributed architectures. By creating a digital twin of real environments, Speedscale allows developers to validate application updates more effectively, reducing the likelihood of errors in production.

Pgedge

Seed Round in 2023
PgEdge specializes in providing distributed PostgreSQL solutions that enhance network edge performance, minimize data latency, and ensure ultra-high availability for critical applications. The company's technology features multi-master replication capabilities, allowing for active-active operations across various geographic regions. This setup enables developers to easily build and deploy highly distributed database applications within a fully managed cloud service. By integrating multi-active, multi-master, multi-region, and multi-cloud functionalities, PgEdge supports users in creating robust database environments that can efficiently operate on a global scale.

Apkudo

Series C in 2023
Apkudo, Inc. is a technology company based in Baltimore, Maryland, founded in 2010, that specializes in solutions for managing the lifecycle of connected devices. The company provides a comprehensive platform that facilitates the efficient handling of mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and other electronics by automating processes such as certification, trade-in, recovery, resale, and device processing. Apkudo's Circular Industry Platform allows businesses to maximize the value of their devices while minimizing e-waste, offering decision-support and operational tools that ensure seamless transitions throughout a device’s lifecycle. By standardizing and optimizing the exchange of real-time data among stakeholders in the global device ecosystem, Apkudo enhances operational efficiencies and improves margins for original equipment manufacturers and mobile network operators.

Sunstone Credit

Series A in 2023
Sunstone Credit is dedicated to democratizing access to solar energy for small and medium-sized businesses. By integrating climate, finance, and technology, the company has developed a robust technology platform that collaborates with leading financial institutions and a nationwide network of solar developers. This approach allows Sunstone to provide straightforward, affordable solar loan products with flexible terms and a simplified application process. Through these services, SMBs can finance their solar installations, enabling them to own their solar assets and benefit from reduced energy costs while contributing to a more sustainable environment. Sunstone Credit's mission is to facilitate a transition to cleaner energy sources, ultimately supporting a greener future for all.

Parallax

Series B in 2023
Parallax, founded in 2019 and based in Edina, Minnesota, develops innovative tools designed to foster a shared perspective across organizations. The company focuses on assisting digital services firms in enhancing their profit margins, increasing revenue, and achieving sustainable growth through predictive resourcing and active forecasting. By providing a curated perspective and an integrated toolset, Parallax aims to empower growth-oriented digital service providers to make informed strategic decisions. This approach minimizes the emotional and operational challenges associated with traditional in-house tools and monolithic platforms that often isolate critical data and decision-making processes.

Tellius

Series B in 2022
Tellius, Inc. is an AI-powered business analytics platform established in 2015 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia. The platform is designed to help enterprises accelerate data-driven insights and decision-making by integrating artificial intelligence with a search-enabled interface for ad hoc exploration. Unlike traditional business intelligence tools, Tellius employs a distributed architecture that leverages Apache Spark, enabling it to handle big data efficiently. The platform automates the interpretation and analysis of data through machine learning, identifying hidden correlations, trends, and anomalies. Users can pose questions about their business data and receive immediate insights, which are presented as suggested visualizations and predictive models, facilitating a more comprehensive understanding of their operations.

Rewst

Venture Round in 2022
Rewst is a Robotic Process Automation (RPA) platform designed specifically for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), particularly targeting smaller firms in the sector. The platform employs low-code and no-code technology to simplify automation tasks, making it accessible for businesses that may lack extensive technical resources. By integrating with various tools such as CRM systems, ticketing systems, and accounting software, Rewst enables organizations to track performance metrics and identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements. This tailored approach helps MSPs optimize their operations and better serve their clients.

ThreatX

Series B in 2022
ThreatX is a cybersecurity company that specializes in protecting application programming interfaces (APIs) from a variety of threats, including DDoS attacks, bot attacks, and exploitation of vulnerabilities. Its cloud-based platform offers comprehensive API protection by using advanced detection capabilities to identify malicious actors and respond dynamically to threats. The company's solutions are designed to help organizations across different industries effectively manage risks and safeguard their networks from cyberattacks. By leveraging cloud-optimized infrastructure, ThreatX provides essential tools for bot management and mitigation of distributed denial-of-service attacks, enabling businesses to maintain secure operations and communication.

CrowdStreet

Venture Round in 2022
CrowdStreet, Inc. is an online marketplace based in Portland, Oregon, specializing in commercial real estate investment. Founded in 2013, the company connects accredited investors with institutional-quality real estate opportunities, providing direct access to a diverse range of investment offerings. Its platform enables commercial real estate developers and operators to effectively engage with investors, facilitating the acquisition and management of capital for their projects. Additionally, CrowdStreet offers investment advisory services to privately managed accounts linked to its marketplace. With a user-friendly interface, the platform equips over 100,000 investors with the necessary tools to review, compare, and select investment opportunities that align with their financial goals.

Sturdy

Seed Round in 2022
Sturdy specializes in advanced software technology that transforms client communications into valuable insights. By leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence, Sturdy's platform consolidates various communication channels into a unified, searchable system, enhancing data accessibility and security. This innovative approach allows customer experience (CX) and product teams to identify preemptive signals related to cancellations, enabling them to address underlying issues such as bug reports, feature requests, and customer sentiment. Consequently, Sturdy empowers organizations to prioritize opportunities that enhance customer relationships and drive revenue growth.

Ceritas

Seed Round in 2022
Ceritas specializes in critical infrastructure cybersecurity by offering a vulnerability analysis and remediation platform. The company utilizes HBOM/DBOM technology to map operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) components, identifying hardware vulnerabilities down to the subcomponent level. This platform provides an intuitive rating system that helps organizations assess their risk exposure and take actionable steps to mitigate cyber-physical risks. By effectively shrinking the attack surface, Ceritas supports companies in protecting their critical infrastructure from potential cyber threats.

EcoMap

Seed Round in 2022
EcoMap specializes in developing data and AI-driven solutions that enhance entrepreneurial ecosystems by centralizing vital information. The company partners with ecosystem builders, government agencies, and social impact organizations to improve resource connectivity. Its platform utilizes advanced algorithms to aggregate information about local organizations, resources, and activities, creating a continuously updated community hub. This enables entrepreneurs to easily access the resources they need to thrive within their local environments, while also personalizing and analyzing opportunities for various stakeholders involved in the ecosystem.

ShardSecure

Series A in 2022
ShardSecure, Inc. is a data protection company that specializes in cloud data security solutions. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, ShardSecure utilizes its proprietary Microshard technology to enhance the security of sensitive data stored and shared in the cloud. This technology fragments data into small pieces that are distributed across multiple cloud environments and combined with false shards, making it nearly impossible for cybercriminals to reassemble the original information. By deploying as a virtual storage appliance, Microshard serves as an application-agnostic solution that provides an additional layer of defense against potential misconfigurations in cloud settings. ShardSecure integrates with major cloud service providers such as AWS, Azure, Google, and IBM, offering enterprises and government agencies a simplified approach to data security without the complexities associated with traditional encryption methods.

Sunstone Credit

Seed Round in 2022
Sunstone Credit is dedicated to democratizing access to solar energy for small and medium-sized businesses. By integrating climate, finance, and technology, the company has developed a robust technology platform that collaborates with leading financial institutions and a nationwide network of solar developers. This approach allows Sunstone to provide straightforward, affordable solar loan products with flexible terms and a simplified application process. Through these services, SMBs can finance their solar installations, enabling them to own their solar assets and benefit from reduced energy costs while contributing to a more sustainable environment. Sunstone Credit's mission is to facilitate a transition to cleaner energy sources, ultimately supporting a greener future for all.

Apkudo

Venture Round in 2022
Apkudo, Inc. is a technology company based in Baltimore, Maryland, founded in 2010, that specializes in solutions for managing the lifecycle of connected devices. The company provides a comprehensive platform that facilitates the efficient handling of mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and other electronics by automating processes such as certification, trade-in, recovery, resale, and device processing. Apkudo's Circular Industry Platform allows businesses to maximize the value of their devices while minimizing e-waste, offering decision-support and operational tools that ensure seamless transitions throughout a device’s lifecycle. By standardizing and optimizing the exchange of real-time data among stakeholders in the global device ecosystem, Apkudo enhances operational efficiencies and improves margins for original equipment manufacturers and mobile network operators.

Yardstik

Series A in 2022
Yardstik is a background screening platform that streamlines the vetting process for organizations by offering a combination of screening, fraud detection, and compliance products. Designed with an API-first approach, Yardstik allows businesses to seamlessly integrate background and certification checks into their operations, enhancing security and trust within their platforms. By simplifying the background check process, Yardstik helps companies save time and resources while fostering healthier business relationships and safer communities.

Krista Software

Series A in 2022
Krista Software is a developer of conversational AI-powered solutions aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction for both internal and external stakeholders. The company's innovative platform utilizes a domain-specific language to facilitate contextual conversations with employees, internal IT teams, and commercial off-the-shelf software. This approach allows businesses to automate processes more efficiently, reducing the maintenance and upkeep associated with traditional user interface-based automation systems. By leveraging advanced AI capabilities, Krista Software empowers organizations to achieve better business outcomes and build machine learning models from the ground up.

FactoryFix

Series A in 2022
FactoryFix Inc. is a Chicago-based company established in 2017 that operates a managed marketplace connecting manufacturing companies with a vetted network of skilled workers, including engineers, machinists, and maintenance technicians. The platform facilitates the hiring process by streamlining candidate vetting, generating job listings, and offering salary insights, thereby enabling manufacturers to find and hire skilled labor for both full-time positions and part-time projects. Job seekers can create profiles to match their skills with suitable employers, enhancing their chances of maximizing earning potential.

FOUNT

Seed Round in 2022
FOUNT Global, Inc. is a SaaS technology provider dedicated to identifying, quantifying, and reducing workplace friction. Founded in 2022, the company operates from its headquarters in Washington D.C., London, and Hamburg. FOUNT's platform utilizes targeted surveys and advanced analytics to deliver actionable insights for enterprise leaders. With access to over 7 million friction data points for benchmarking, the platform supports digital transformations, enhances AI adoption, and uncovers hidden organizational challenges. FOUNT's tools enable businesses to pinpoint areas of employee friction, assess their impact, and ultimately improve employee experience, engagement, and productivity.

Exhale

Seed Round in 2021
Exhale is a company that focuses on providing human resources, financial technology, and hospitality services aimed at enhancing financial support for workers. It has developed a platform designed to promote financial wellness by offering credit solutions and low-cost loans, as well as enabling on-demand access to wages. By integrating these modern financial wellness benefits, Exhale assists employers in fostering a more supportive environment for their workforce, ultimately contributing to improved employee well-being and financial stability.

The Mom Project

Series C in 2021
The Mom Project, Inc. is a digital marketplace that connects women, particularly mothers, with employment opportunities across various sectors, including marketing, finance, technology, and project management. Founded in 2015 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company serves a community of over 500,000 individuals, including moms, dads, and allies, facilitating access to flexible work arrangements at both large corporations and small businesses. In addition to matching job seekers with employers, The Mom Project also provides insights and recommendations to companies on improving workplace conditions for women, aiming to foster a more supportive environment for mothers while redefining traditional career structures.

Youreka Labs

Series A in 2021
Youreka is a technology company that addresses the skills gap through its proprietary no-code mobile platform. Its Salesforce-native application is designed to simplify the creation and management of smart mobile forms and procedures at scale. Youreka develops robotic smart mobile assistants that aid frontline workers in various industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, energy and utilities, and the public sector. By facilitating knowledge-sharing, offsite assistance, analysis, and feedback, Youreka helps organizations enhance productivity and streamline operations, ultimately enabling clients to perform their jobs more safely and effectively.

Parallax

Series A in 2021
Parallax, founded in 2019 and based in Edina, Minnesota, develops innovative tools designed to foster a shared perspective across organizations. The company focuses on assisting digital services firms in enhancing their profit margins, increasing revenue, and achieving sustainable growth through predictive resourcing and active forecasting. By providing a curated perspective and an integrated toolset, Parallax aims to empower growth-oriented digital service providers to make informed strategic decisions. This approach minimizes the emotional and operational challenges associated with traditional in-house tools and monolithic platforms that often isolate critical data and decision-making processes.

Payzer

Series D in 2021
Payzer is a developer of a mobile and internet payment application designed to facilitate payments and provide credit with instant approvals. Its cloud-based platform enables customers to accept credit cards, debit cards, and electronic checks both in the field and at their home offices. With features that include real-time tracking, Payzer's solution helps contractors manage their operations more efficiently, allowing them to streamline their payment processes and enhance business growth.

ThreatX

Series B in 2021
ThreatX is a cybersecurity company that specializes in protecting application programming interfaces (APIs) from a variety of threats, including DDoS attacks, bot attacks, and exploitation of vulnerabilities. Its cloud-based platform offers comprehensive API protection by using advanced detection capabilities to identify malicious actors and respond dynamically to threats. The company's solutions are designed to help organizations across different industries effectively manage risks and safeguard their networks from cyberattacks. By leveraging cloud-optimized infrastructure, ThreatX provides essential tools for bot management and mitigation of distributed denial-of-service attacks, enabling businesses to maintain secure operations and communication.

Pet Screening

Series A in 2021
Pet Screening, LLC is a company based in Cornelius, North Carolina, that specializes in managing pet policies for property owners and housing providers. Founded in 2016, the company provides a platform that screens household pets, validates reasonable accommodation requests for assistance animals, and ensures residents understand their pet policies. Pet Screening offers a secure location for residents to store and share critical information about their pets, such as vaccination records, behavioral history, and photos. This centralized approach helps landlords and property managers make informed decisions regarding their pet policies while enhancing overall management processes related to pets in rental properties.

Tellius

Series A in 2021
Tellius, Inc. is an AI-powered business analytics platform established in 2015 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia. The platform is designed to help enterprises accelerate data-driven insights and decision-making by integrating artificial intelligence with a search-enabled interface for ad hoc exploration. Unlike traditional business intelligence tools, Tellius employs a distributed architecture that leverages Apache Spark, enabling it to handle big data efficiently. The platform automates the interpretation and analysis of data through machine learning, identifying hidden correlations, trends, and anomalies. Users can pose questions about their business data and receive immediate insights, which are presented as suggested visualizations and predictive models, facilitating a more comprehensive understanding of their operations.

Rent Ready

Series A in 2021
Rent Ready is a comprehensive service provider specializing in preparing vacant apartment homes for new tenants. The company offers an online platform that streamlines the make-ready process by connecting apartment communities with skilled professionals for various services, including painting, cleaning, carpet cleaning, and refinishing of counters and tubs. By serving as a single-source vendor, Rent Ready allows property managers to coordinate all necessary preparations efficiently, eliminating the hassle of dealing with multiple contractors. This approach ensures that communities can quickly transition from move-out to move-in, enhancing customer satisfaction and improving operational efficiency.

Webscale Networks

Series C in 2021
Webscale Networks, Inc., established in 2012, specializes in developing Webscale, an integrated solution for delivering web applications. Its cloud-based platform offers auto-scaling capabilities driven by predictive analytics and big data, ensuring optimal resource allocation. Key features include application delivery controller (ADC) layer scaling, RESTful API configuration, simplified integration with new providers, content optimization, security, load balancing, caching, self-healing, DNS management, visibility, mobile optimization, and a Web Application Firewall. Additionally, the company provides tailored solutions for e-commerce applications, including a customizable global deployment platform, multi-cloud disaster recovery, bot management, and enterprise solutions. Webscale operates globally with offices in Sunnyvale (California), Boulder (Colorado), and Bengaluru (India).

ChurnZero

Series B in 2021
ChurnZero, Inc. is a software company that specializes in providing a SaaS platform tailored for subscription businesses, focusing on customer retention and reducing churn. Established in 2015 and based in Arlington, Virginia, ChurnZero's platform offers real-time insights into customer engagement through a dashboard that alerts businesses to significant activities. It enables companies to analyze how customers interact with their products, assess customer health, and predict renewal likelihood. Additionally, the platform facilitates personalized customer experiences by automating communications and tasks based on engagement metrics. Through features such as health scores, segmentation, and reporting tools, ChurnZero empowers businesses to create relevant touchpoints that enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.

WireWheel

Series B in 2021
WireWheel, Inc. is a software company that offers a data privacy management platform designed to assist organizations in complying with data protection regulations such as the EU GDPR, Privacy Shield, PCI DSS, and HIPAA. Founded in 2016 and based in Arlington, Virginia, WireWheel provides cloud-based solutions that help global enterprises operationalize privacy and become GDPR-ready. The platform includes features for privacy program management and subject rights request management, leveraging machine learning and data science to enhance its effectiveness. Additionally, it facilitates the automatic mapping of public cloud assets and the management of third-party relationships, helping companies navigate compliance obligations while maximizing the potential of their data assets for competitive advantage.

Apkudo

Series B in 2020
Apkudo, Inc. is a technology company based in Baltimore, Maryland, founded in 2010, that specializes in solutions for managing the lifecycle of connected devices. The company provides a comprehensive platform that facilitates the efficient handling of mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and other electronics by automating processes such as certification, trade-in, recovery, resale, and device processing. Apkudo's Circular Industry Platform allows businesses to maximize the value of their devices while minimizing e-waste, offering decision-support and operational tools that ensure seamless transitions throughout a device’s lifecycle. By standardizing and optimizing the exchange of real-time data among stakeholders in the global device ecosystem, Apkudo enhances operational efficiencies and improves margins for original equipment manufacturers and mobile network operators.

Perishable Shipping Solutions

Series A in 2020
Perishable Shipping Solutions, Inc. specializes in e-commerce order fulfillment services tailored for food and beverage brands that require temperature-controlled handling. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Youngstown, Ohio, the company provides essential services such as receiving, frozen and cold storage, pick and pack operations, and shipping, all designed to ensure the safe delivery of perishable goods. Catering to both small and mid-market businesses, including restaurants and direct-to-consumer operations, Perishable Shipping Solutions emphasizes environmentally responsible packaging and offers dedicated customer support to enhance client satisfaction. With facilities on both coasts, the company is well-equipped to manage the unique challenges associated with shipping cold, frozen, and preservative-free foods.

The Mom Project

Series B in 2020
The Mom Project, Inc. is a digital marketplace that connects women, particularly mothers, with employment opportunities across various sectors, including marketing, finance, technology, and project management. Founded in 2015 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company serves a community of over 500,000 individuals, including moms, dads, and allies, facilitating access to flexible work arrangements at both large corporations and small businesses. In addition to matching job seekers with employers, The Mom Project also provides insights and recommendations to companies on improving workplace conditions for women, aiming to foster a more supportive environment for mothers while redefining traditional career structures.

Urjanet

Series D in 2020
Urjanet, Inc. is a company that offers a cloud-based platform designed to streamline access to utility data. By connecting directly to utility providers, Urjanet acquires and normalizes utility bills and interval data, enabling organizations to automate data collection and enhance decision-making processes. Its offerings include a range of data-as-a-service solutions, such as automated access to utility bill data, granular measurements of energy consumption, and advanced metering infrastructure data. The platform also provides tools for users to submit utility credentials securely, as well as alerts for billing and consumption irregularities. Urjanet's data services support business intelligence, energy management, accounting, and procurement, helping organizations improve financial performance, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with an additional office in Chennai, India, Urjanet aims to transform how organizations utilize utility data across various industries.

Cerebro Capital

Seed Round in 2020
Cerebro Capital, Inc. is a company that has developed a web-based portal aimed at middle-market firms seeking to optimize their access to credit facilities for various purposes, including operations, growth, and acquisitions. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, the platform aggregates data from over 80 lenders and employs analytics to effectively match financing needs with suitable lenders. It provides a user-friendly interface for interpreting financial data, ensuring that corporate financial teams can efficiently analyze and manage their borrowing options. By focusing on enhancing transparency in the lending process, Cerebro Capital facilitates connections between borrowers and commercial lenders, ultimately streamlining the sourcing of capital and improving the overall efficiency of corporate credit management.

CrowdStreet

Series C in 2019
CrowdStreet, Inc. is an online marketplace based in Portland, Oregon, specializing in commercial real estate investment. Founded in 2013, the company connects accredited investors with institutional-quality real estate opportunities, providing direct access to a diverse range of investment offerings. Its platform enables commercial real estate developers and operators to effectively engage with investors, facilitating the acquisition and management of capital for their projects. Additionally, CrowdStreet offers investment advisory services to privately managed accounts linked to its marketplace. With a user-friendly interface, the platform equips over 100,000 investors with the necessary tools to review, compare, and select investment opportunities that align with their financial goals.

Stardog

Series B in 2019
Stardog is a privately held company based in Arlington, VA, specializing in an Enterprise Knowledge Graph platform designed to unify data and enhance business decision-making. The platform combines graph databases with an artificial intelligence-driven toolkit to address complex data unification challenges at an infrastructure level. Industry leaders such as Bosch, Ericsson, BNY Mellon, NASA, and the NIH utilize Stardog to create a flexible data layer that supports various applications, facilitating more effective digital transformations. Recognized as one of Fast Company’s most Innovative Companies of 2020, Stardog aims to convert data into actionable knowledge for its clients.

Drum

Seed Round in 2019
Drum is a gig economy platform designed to enhance the lives of users by streamlining the process for businesses to establish a sales force. Scheduled for launch in the third quarter of 2019, the platform enables businesses to mobilize sales efforts more efficiently than traditional advertising methods. Additionally, Drum provides a creator platform that allows individuals to manage their own stores, engage with followers, and monetize their content. Through in-app analytics, creators can sell both digital and physical products directly on their profile pages, allowing them to concentrate on their creative pursuits while maximizing their earning potential.

Tethr

Venture Round in 2019
Tethr provides an AI-driven communications intelligence platform that analyzes customer conversations to deliver actionable insights. By processing data from various customer interactions, including phone calls and chats, Tethr helps organizations understand the true Voice of the Customer. This platform is built on extensive customer experience research and enables businesses to gather and share valuable insights across their teams. The insights generated can enhance sales performance, boost customer loyalty, and improve compliance, ultimately leading to more informed business decisions and reduced operating costs.

XOi Technologies

Series C in 2019
XOi Technologies specializes in developing innovative firmware and software solutions for wearable devices tailored for blue-collar industries, particularly in field service sectors such as electrical, mechanical, and plumbing. The company's flagship offerings include the XOEye Vision Cloud, a mobile device management platform that facilitates enterprise wearable computing, and the XOEye Vision Runtime Environment, which supports interaction with wearable applications through touch, voice, and gestures. Additionally, XOi Technologies provides a range of modules for enterprise management, as well as the XOEye Vision Telepresence system for enhanced communication infrastructure. Their technology also encompasses XOne, a portable device that delivers real-time video and audio instructions between suppliers and technicians. By leveraging advanced technologies like natural language processing, machine learning, and computer vision, XOi Technologies aims to streamline workflows, improve documentation, and enhance customer transparency in field service operations. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, the company was formerly known as XOEye Technologies, Inc.

Backbone PLM

Series A in 2019
Backbone PLM, Inc. provides a cloud-based product lifecycle management solution specifically designed for the fashion and consumer goods industries. Founded in 2014 and based in Greeley, Colorado, Backbone PLM offers a comprehensive platform that facilitates product development through features such as file management, storage, and collaboration tools. Its offerings include a tech pack editor to centralize product data, customizable product templates, and project file storage capabilities. The platform aims to streamline complex design and development processes, enabling teams to manage product information effectively and collaborate seamlessly with suppliers. By improving efficiency and reducing time to market, Backbone PLM supports brands in innovating and scaling their product offerings.

Webscale Networks

Series B in 2019
Webscale Networks, Inc., established in 2012, specializes in developing Webscale, an integrated solution for delivering web applications. Its cloud-based platform offers auto-scaling capabilities driven by predictive analytics and big data, ensuring optimal resource allocation. Key features include application delivery controller (ADC) layer scaling, RESTful API configuration, simplified integration with new providers, content optimization, security, load balancing, caching, self-healing, DNS management, visibility, mobile optimization, and a Web Application Firewall. Additionally, the company provides tailored solutions for e-commerce applications, including a customizable global deployment platform, multi-cloud disaster recovery, bot management, and enterprise solutions. Webscale operates globally with offices in Sunnyvale (California), Boulder (Colorado), and Bengaluru (India).

ChurnZero

Series A in 2019
ChurnZero, Inc. is a software company that specializes in providing a SaaS platform tailored for subscription businesses, focusing on customer retention and reducing churn. Established in 2015 and based in Arlington, Virginia, ChurnZero's platform offers real-time insights into customer engagement through a dashboard that alerts businesses to significant activities. It enables companies to analyze how customers interact with their products, assess customer health, and predict renewal likelihood. Additionally, the platform facilitates personalized customer experiences by automating communications and tasks based on engagement metrics. Through features such as health scores, segmentation, and reporting tools, ChurnZero empowers businesses to create relevant touchpoints that enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Pet Screening

Seed Round in 2019
Pet Screening, LLC is a company based in Cornelius, North Carolina, that specializes in managing pet policies for property owners and housing providers. Founded in 2016, the company provides a platform that screens household pets, validates reasonable accommodation requests for assistance animals, and ensures residents understand their pet policies. Pet Screening offers a secure location for residents to store and share critical information about their pets, such as vaccination records, behavioral history, and photos. This centralized approach helps landlords and property managers make informed decisions regarding their pet policies while enhancing overall management processes related to pets in rental properties.

Racktop Systems

Series A in 2019
RackTop Systems, Inc. specializes in designing and developing advanced data center solutions. The company offers a range of products, including BrickStor Iron, an enterprise storage platform known for its scalability and performance; BrickStor Titanium, tailored for private cloud environments; and BrickStor zFLASH, a flash storage solution that provides high input/output operations per second with low latency. Additionally, RackTop develops OSP, which facilitates OpenStack Swift Object storage, and FlexBox, a stackable appliance integrating networking, compute, and storage. The vBox solution simplifies the implementation of virtual desktop infrastructure. RackTop also provides MyRacktop, a secure multi-tenant cloud, alongside enterprise backup and recovery appliances. The company offers consulting services encompassing architecture design, data storage optimization, and IT project management. RackTop serves various sectors, including advertising, banking, education, and government. Founded in 2010 and based in Fulton, Maryland, RackTop is recognized for its innovative data security solutions, notably the BrickStor SP, which employs a Zero Trust model to protect against cyber threats, including ransomware and insider attacks, while aligning with the NIST cybersecurity framework.

Cloud Elements

Series C in 2019
Cloud Elements Inc. specializes in cloud-to-cloud application programming interface (API) integration and aggregation services. Founded in 2012 and based in Denver, Colorado, the company offers a comprehensive API integration platform that facilitates the connection, monitoring, and maintenance of various third-party cloud services. This platform includes features such as data transformations, API provisioning, usage monitoring, and event notifications, allowing developers to seamlessly integrate multiple applications into customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation systems. Additionally, Cloud Elements provides consulting services, including design assessments and application development, catering to startups, software as a service (SaaS) vendors, and enterprise departments globally.

Ceros

Series C in 2019
Ceros is a cloud-based platform that specializes in experiential content creation, allowing marketers and designers to develop rich, interactive content without the need for coding or traditional web development. The software functions as a design studio that facilitates real-time collaboration on digital projects, enabling users to easily create and publish engaging content with just a click. This empowers brands to effectively share their stories and connect with their audiences in a dynamic manner.

Threater

Series A in 2019
Threater is a cybersecurity platform focused on active network defense, designed to automate the discovery, enforcement, and analysis of cyber threats at scale. The platform offers various solutions that proactively protect organizations from cyber threats by effectively blocking all known threats. This capability enhances the efficiency of existing cybersecurity measures, allowing them to operate more effectively. Threater's innovative approach aims to safeguard organizations against the evolving landscape of cyber threats, thereby improving overall security.

The Mom Project

Series A in 2018
The Mom Project, Inc. is a digital marketplace that connects women, particularly mothers, with employment opportunities across various sectors, including marketing, finance, technology, and project management. Founded in 2015 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company serves a community of over 500,000 individuals, including moms, dads, and allies, facilitating access to flexible work arrangements at both large corporations and small businesses. In addition to matching job seekers with employers, The Mom Project also provides insights and recommendations to companies on improving workplace conditions for women, aiming to foster a more supportive environment for mothers while redefining traditional career structures.

Payzer

Series C in 2018
Payzer is a developer of a mobile and internet payment application designed to facilitate payments and provide credit with instant approvals. Its cloud-based platform enables customers to accept credit cards, debit cards, and electronic checks both in the field and at their home offices. With features that include real-time tracking, Payzer's solution helps contractors manage their operations more efficiently, allowing them to streamline their payment processes and enhance business growth.

Cloud Elements

Corporate Round in 2018
Cloud Elements Inc. specializes in cloud-to-cloud application programming interface (API) integration and aggregation services. Founded in 2012 and based in Denver, Colorado, the company offers a comprehensive API integration platform that facilitates the connection, monitoring, and maintenance of various third-party cloud services. This platform includes features such as data transformations, API provisioning, usage monitoring, and event notifications, allowing developers to seamlessly integrate multiple applications into customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation systems. Additionally, Cloud Elements provides consulting services, including design assessments and application development, catering to startups, software as a service (SaaS) vendors, and enterprise departments globally.

ShipMonk

Series A in 2018
ShipMonk, Inc. specializes in providing order fulfillment solutions tailored for the e-commerce sector. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Bernardino, Florida, with additional facilities in Los Angeles, California, and Pittston, Pennsylvania, the company offers a cloud-based software platform that manages inventory, orders, shipping, and warehouse operations. ShipMonk's services encompass various fulfillment needs, including e-commerce, retail, subscription boxes, crowdfunding, and seller fulfillment. By integrating with sales channels, ShipMonk aims to simplify the shipping and fulfillment process, allowing small and medium-sized businesses to concentrate on brand development and growth. Its technology tools are designed to facilitate efficient inventory management, thereby enhancing operational effectiveness in today's global economy.

WireWheel

Series A in 2018
WireWheel, Inc. is a software company that offers a data privacy management platform designed to assist organizations in complying with data protection regulations such as the EU GDPR, Privacy Shield, PCI DSS, and HIPAA. Founded in 2016 and based in Arlington, Virginia, WireWheel provides cloud-based solutions that help global enterprises operationalize privacy and become GDPR-ready. The platform includes features for privacy program management and subject rights request management, leveraging machine learning and data science to enhance its effectiveness. Additionally, it facilitates the automatic mapping of public cloud assets and the management of third-party relationships, helping companies navigate compliance obligations while maximizing the potential of their data assets for competitive advantage.

Threater

Series A in 2018
Threater is a cybersecurity platform focused on active network defense, designed to automate the discovery, enforcement, and analysis of cyber threats at scale. The platform offers various solutions that proactively protect organizations from cyber threats by effectively blocking all known threats. This capability enhances the efficiency of existing cybersecurity measures, allowing them to operate more effectively. Threater's innovative approach aims to safeguard organizations against the evolving landscape of cyber threats, thereby improving overall security.

Backbone PLM

Series A in 2018
Backbone PLM, Inc. provides a cloud-based product lifecycle management solution specifically designed for the fashion and consumer goods industries. Founded in 2014 and based in Greeley, Colorado, Backbone PLM offers a comprehensive platform that facilitates product development through features such as file management, storage, and collaboration tools. Its offerings include a tech pack editor to centralize product data, customizable product templates, and project file storage capabilities. The platform aims to streamline complex design and development processes, enabling teams to manage product information effectively and collaborate seamlessly with suppliers. By improving efficiency and reducing time to market, Backbone PLM supports brands in innovating and scaling their product offerings.

CrowdStreet

Series B in 2018
CrowdStreet, Inc. is an online marketplace based in Portland, Oregon, specializing in commercial real estate investment. Founded in 2013, the company connects accredited investors with institutional-quality real estate opportunities, providing direct access to a diverse range of investment offerings. Its platform enables commercial real estate developers and operators to effectively engage with investors, facilitating the acquisition and management of capital for their projects. Additionally, CrowdStreet offers investment advisory services to privately managed accounts linked to its marketplace. With a user-friendly interface, the platform equips over 100,000 investors with the necessary tools to review, compare, and select investment opportunities that align with their financial goals.

Optoro

Series E in 2018
Optoro, Inc. operates a robust reverse logistics platform aimed at managing distressed inventory for retailers, manufacturers, and third-party providers. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., with an additional location in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, Optoro specializes in asset recovery solutions, facilitating the remarketing of customer returns, overstock, and refurbished products through various online channels. The company offers a comprehensive returns management system that encompasses the entire returns lifecycle, from initiation to resale, while also providing inventory management services including warehousing, fulfillment, and eco-friendly disposal. By leveraging data analytics and multi-channel marketing, Optoro enables clients to optimize the recovery of returned and excess inventory, thereby minimizing environmental waste and enhancing operational efficiency. The company serves a diverse clientele both in the United States and internationally.

Payzer

Series B in 2018
Payzer is a developer of a mobile and internet payment application designed to facilitate payments and provide credit with instant approvals. Its cloud-based platform enables customers to accept credit cards, debit cards, and electronic checks both in the field and at their home offices. With features that include real-time tracking, Payzer's solution helps contractors manage their operations more efficiently, allowing them to streamline their payment processes and enhance business growth.

Ceterus

Series B in 2018
Ceterus, Inc. is a national accounting and intelligence technology company that specializes in web-based accounting and financial reporting solutions. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, with an additional office in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Ceterus provides tools designed to empower entrepreneurs by automating bookkeeping and reporting processes. Its flagship product, Ceterus Edge, is a proprietary, cloud-based accounting software that offers accurate and timely financial reporting, peer benchmarks, and key performance metrics. The software enables businesses to monitor their financial health by comparing sales, margins, and expenses with peers, delivering real-time insights that support informed decision-making. Ceterus primarily serves various sectors including restaurants, fitness, wellness, retail, education, and beauty industries.

ThreatX

Series A in 2018
ThreatX is a cybersecurity company that specializes in protecting application programming interfaces (APIs) from a variety of threats, including DDoS attacks, bot attacks, and exploitation of vulnerabilities. Its cloud-based platform offers comprehensive API protection by using advanced detection capabilities to identify malicious actors and respond dynamically to threats. The company's solutions are designed to help organizations across different industries effectively manage risks and safeguard their networks from cyberattacks. By leveraging cloud-optimized infrastructure, ThreatX provides essential tools for bot management and mitigation of distributed denial-of-service attacks, enabling businesses to maintain secure operations and communication.

Voci

Series B in 2018
Voci specializes in advanced speech recognition technology that transforms voice data into actionable insights for businesses. By employing AI and deep learning algorithms, Voci delivers highly accurate transcriptions and provides valuable insights related to gender, sentiment, emotion, and speaker biometrics. Their solutions are particularly beneficial for companies in regulated industries, enabling them to ensure compliance and monitor call center agents effectively. Voci's technology also generates readable automatic speech-to-text outputs for telecommunications, enhancing customer interactions. Ultimately, Voci helps organizations improve customer experiences, optimize contact center efficiency, and manage risks associated with fraud and compliance violations.

TaskEasy

Series C in 2017
TaskEasy, Inc. operates a Software-as-a-Service platform that connects property owners with contractors for various home and property maintenance services, including lawn mowing, snow removal, and pool cleaning. Founded in 2011 and based in Salt Lake City, Utah, the company simplifies the process of hiring service providers by facilitating communication, pricing, scheduling, payment, and dispute resolution. The platform is designed to streamline exterior maintenance, making it as convenient as online shopping. TaskEasy serves a diverse clientele, including homeowners, renters, property managers, and contractors across the United States. By establishing fair market prices and ensuring quality service, TaskEasy enhances the experience for both customers and service providers while eliminating traditional barriers such as advertising and bidding.

Stardog

Series A in 2017
Stardog is a privately held company based in Arlington, VA, specializing in an Enterprise Knowledge Graph platform designed to unify data and enhance business decision-making. The platform combines graph databases with an artificial intelligence-driven toolkit to address complex data unification challenges at an infrastructure level. Industry leaders such as Bosch, Ericsson, BNY Mellon, NASA, and the NIH utilize Stardog to create a flexible data layer that supports various applications, facilitating more effective digital transformations. Recognized as one of Fast Company’s most Innovative Companies of 2020, Stardog aims to convert data into actionable knowledge for its clients.

Tethr

Series A in 2017
Tethr provides an AI-driven communications intelligence platform that analyzes customer conversations to deliver actionable insights. By processing data from various customer interactions, including phone calls and chats, Tethr helps organizations understand the true Voice of the Customer. This platform is built on extensive customer experience research and enables businesses to gather and share valuable insights across their teams. The insights generated can enhance sales performance, boost customer loyalty, and improve compliance, ultimately leading to more informed business decisions and reduced operating costs.

DirectScale

Series B in 2017
DirectScale, Inc. is a software as a service (SaaS) provider that specializes in solutions for direct sales organizations, facilitating the management of intricate corporate functions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Lindon, Utah, the company offers a platform that enables users to manage sales and commission tracking, data analysis, reporting, downline management, and messaging. Additionally, DirectScale provides training resources, a web portal, and e-commerce management tools. The platform is designed for user customization, allowing clients to configure and administer the software independently, reducing reliance on external development resources. With a focus on influencer marketing and multi-level marketing (MLM), DirectScale’s intuitive interface supports both mobile and desktop users, enhancing communication among teams and providing essential e-commerce functionalities to stimulate revenue growth.

ICX Media

Series A in 2017
ICX Media, Inc. is a media company that specializes in developing a software and data platform aimed at assisting independent video content creators in reaching audiences and monetizing their work. The platform enables users to produce, distribute, and market digital videos across various channels, including web, mobile, and connected TV applications. Additionally, it aids media companies and brands in finding, licensing, and distributing digital content effectively. By leveraging machine learning and data analytics, ICX Media analyzes vast amounts of data to predict the types of video content that will engage specific audiences. This capability allows both amateur and professional digital video producers, as well as brands and agencies, to create and target highly engaging content. Based in Washington, D.C., the company serves a diverse clientele, including major media and entertainment companies focused on connected TV and streaming.

Airside

Series A in 2017
Airside Mobile develops a digital identity platform that enables businesses and consumers to manage their personal information securely and privately. The platform allows users to store personal documents digitally and authenticate their identification efficiently, providing them with control over how and when their information is shared. With a focus on privacy-by-design and advanced security measures, Airside's technology is trusted by significant entities, including the US government and major airlines. This innovative approach enhances user trust by allowing for the reusability of digital identification, facilitating seamless interactions across various services and locations while safeguarding individual privacy.

ChurnZero

Seed Round in 2017
ChurnZero, Inc. is a software company that specializes in providing a SaaS platform tailored for subscription businesses, focusing on customer retention and reducing churn. Established in 2015 and based in Arlington, Virginia, ChurnZero's platform offers real-time insights into customer engagement through a dashboard that alerts businesses to significant activities. It enables companies to analyze how customers interact with their products, assess customer health, and predict renewal likelihood. Additionally, the platform facilitates personalized customer experiences by automating communications and tasks based on engagement metrics. Through features such as health scores, segmentation, and reporting tools, ChurnZero empowers businesses to create relevant touchpoints that enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Adwerx

Series A in 2017
Adwerx, Inc. is a digital advertising platform based in Durham, North Carolina, that specializes in providing localized advertising services for real estate, mortgage, insurance, and wealth management sectors. Founded in 2013, Adwerx offers a fully automated and hyper-targeted marketing solution that caters to businesses of all sizes, from individual agents to large enterprises. The platform helps users identify potential clients based on specific geographic areas and facilitates advertising for new listings while generating interest in older properties. By partnering with thousands of real estate and mortgage firms, Adwerx enables its customers to effectively reach new audiences and maintain existing relationships, positioning them competitively in the market.

Parse.ly

Series B in 2017
Parse.ly is an engagement analytics platform designed for online publishers seeking to enhance their content strategies through data-driven insights. The platform allows organizations to understand and improve digital audience engagement by focusing on metrics such as engaged time and engagement rates. It offers a comprehensive dashboard for real-time and historical analytics, along with an application programming interface and data pipeline. This enables businesses to effectively demonstrate the value of their content and increase website traffic, ensuring their efforts yield meaningful results. By leveraging Parse.ly's innovative analytics system, companies can make informed decisions to optimize their content marketing initiatives.

UrbanStems

Series A in 2017
UrbanStems Inc. is a Washington, D.C.-based company that specializes in on-demand flower delivery services. Founded in 2014, it offers fresh flowers and seasonal stems tailored for various occasions, including handcrafted bouquets for businesses and personal gifts. The company emphasizes a thoughtful gifting experience by providing personalized notes and care instructions with each delivery. UrbanStems also features a subscription service for regular flower deliveries, ensuring convenience for its customers. Its services are available through an online portal and a mobile application, catering to customers in cities such as New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. The company is committed to delivering quality floral arrangements promptly, often within minutes of order placement, and includes free shipping with every delivery.

Ceterus

Series A in 2017
Ceterus, Inc. is a national accounting and intelligence technology company that specializes in web-based accounting and financial reporting solutions. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, with an additional office in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Ceterus provides tools designed to empower entrepreneurs by automating bookkeeping and reporting processes. Its flagship product, Ceterus Edge, is a proprietary, cloud-based accounting software that offers accurate and timely financial reporting, peer benchmarks, and key performance metrics. The software enables businesses to monitor their financial health by comparing sales, margins, and expenses with peers, delivering real-time insights that support informed decision-making. Ceterus primarily serves various sectors including restaurants, fitness, wellness, retail, education, and beauty industries.

Atavium

Series A in 2017
Atavium, Inc. is a data management company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing a cloud-based platform that organizes, automates, manages, and stores unstructured data sets, whether located in a data center or in the cloud. The platform is designed to simplify the handling of large data volumes, enabling enterprises to efficiently store, share, and synchronize their data securely. Atavium's technology allows users to automate the lifecycle of their data from the point of creation, addressing the challenges posed by the growing complexity of unstructured data. The company operates as a subsidiary of Quantum Corporation and is backed by a team of experienced professionals with a history of delivering impactful products in the storage and networking sectors.

Urjanet

Series C in 2017
Urjanet, Inc. is a company that offers a cloud-based platform designed to streamline access to utility data. By connecting directly to utility providers, Urjanet acquires and normalizes utility bills and interval data, enabling organizations to automate data collection and enhance decision-making processes. Its offerings include a range of data-as-a-service solutions, such as automated access to utility bill data, granular measurements of energy consumption, and advanced metering infrastructure data. The platform also provides tools for users to submit utility credentials securely, as well as alerts for billing and consumption irregularities. Urjanet's data services support business intelligence, energy management, accounting, and procurement, helping organizations improve financial performance, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with an additional office in Chennai, India, Urjanet aims to transform how organizations utilize utility data across various industries.

Yet Analytics

Seed Round in 2017
Yet Analytics, Inc. is a data analytics company based in Baltimore, Maryland, founded in 2014. It provides a platform that enables large businesses to collect and analyze data from various sources, including web and mobile applications, wearables, Internet of Things devices, and virtual and augmented reality systems. The company's modular suite of software products supports the xAPI learning technology ecosystem, offering solutions for data input, storage, and output. By facilitating the integration of learning experiences with business intelligence, Yet Analytics helps organizations identify trends in employee behavior and performance. This data-driven approach allows businesses to enhance operational outcomes, measure experience data, and ultimately improve human capital performance.

Cloud Elements

Series B in 2017
Cloud Elements Inc. specializes in cloud-to-cloud application programming interface (API) integration and aggregation services. Founded in 2012 and based in Denver, Colorado, the company offers a comprehensive API integration platform that facilitates the connection, monitoring, and maintenance of various third-party cloud services. This platform includes features such as data transformations, API provisioning, usage monitoring, and event notifications, allowing developers to seamlessly integrate multiple applications into customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation systems. Additionally, Cloud Elements provides consulting services, including design assessments and application development, catering to startups, software as a service (SaaS) vendors, and enterprise departments globally.

Fluid Truck

Seed Round in 2016
Fluid Truck is a technology-driven B2B platform focused on truck sharing, aiming to transform the utilization of business vehicles in the United States. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, the company provides a mobile application that enables businesses to share and rent trucks, optimizing vehicle usage through fractional ownership. The application is accessible on both the App Store and Google Play, allowing business owners to efficiently manage their transportation needs by connecting with others in their community to rent vehicles when not in use.

Webscale Networks

Series A in 2016
Webscale Networks, Inc., established in 2012, specializes in developing Webscale, an integrated solution for delivering web applications. Its cloud-based platform offers auto-scaling capabilities driven by predictive analytics and big data, ensuring optimal resource allocation. Key features include application delivery controller (ADC) layer scaling, RESTful API configuration, simplified integration with new providers, content optimization, security, load balancing, caching, self-healing, DNS management, visibility, mobile optimization, and a Web Application Firewall. Additionally, the company provides tailored solutions for e-commerce applications, including a customizable global deployment platform, multi-cloud disaster recovery, bot management, and enterprise solutions. Webscale operates globally with offices in Sunnyvale (California), Boulder (Colorado), and Bengaluru (India).

Payzer

Series B in 2016
Payzer is a developer of a mobile and internet payment application designed to facilitate payments and provide credit with instant approvals. Its cloud-based platform enables customers to accept credit cards, debit cards, and electronic checks both in the field and at their home offices. With features that include real-time tracking, Payzer's solution helps contractors manage their operations more efficiently, allowing them to streamline their payment processes and enhance business growth.

HUMAN

Series B in 2016
HUMAN is a cybersecurity company that safeguards 1,200+ brands from digital attacks including bots, fraud and account abuse. We leverage modern defense to disrupt the economics of cybercrime by increasing the cost to cybercriminals while simultaneously reducing the cost of collective defense. Today we verify the humanity of more than 20 trillion digital interactions per week across advertising, marketing, e-commerce, government, education and enterprise security, putting us in a position to win against cybercriminals. Protect your digital business with HUMAN. To Know Who’s Real, visit www.humansecurity.com.

Promoboxx

Series A in 2016
Promoboxx Inc. operates a brand-to-retailer marketing platform that facilitates collaboration between brands and their independent retailers through customized online campaigns. Established in 2009 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the platform allows brands to select participating retailers, validate their information, and schedule engagement actions such as sharing reminders. Retail partners can customize the national marketing content to better suit their local stores. Promoboxx supports brands in driving traffic to their campaigns while providing retailers with tools and analytics to track engagement levels, campaign views, social shares, and lead counts. With over 85 prominent brands, including The North Face and New Balance, the platform has successfully delivered more than 3 million campaigns across 27,000 retailers, enhancing brand-compliant digital marketing and improving business outcomes.

Dizzion

Series A in 2016
Dizzion, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based end-user computing and virtual desktop solutions designed for remote workforces. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company offers a managed Desktops-as-a-Service platform that enables secure access to applications and data from any device, ensuring users maintain productivity similar to a traditional office setting. Dizzion's services include a comprehensive suite of features such as application streaming, secure file sharing, VoIP integration, and disaster recovery, all compliant with HIPAA and PCI standards. The company also supplies the necessary infrastructure and hardware, including security servers and load balancers, alongside installation and managed support services. Its offerings cater to various industries, including healthcare, financial services, legal, education, and insurance, supporting organizations in adapting to the evolving demands of the global workforce.

Ceros

Series B in 2016
Ceros is a cloud-based platform that specializes in experiential content creation, allowing marketers and designers to develop rich, interactive content without the need for coding or traditional web development. The software functions as a design studio that facilitates real-time collaboration on digital projects, enabling users to easily create and publish engaging content with just a click. This empowers brands to effectively share their stories and connect with their audiences in a dynamic manner.

RedPoint Global

Series C in 2016
RedPoint Global Inc. is a software company that specializes in customer engagement and data management solutions for business-to-consumer industries. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Wellesley, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Boulder, London, Makati City, and Melbourne, the company offers a suite of tools designed to enhance personalized customer interactions. Its flagship product, the Customer Engagement Hub, provides a unified view of customers, enabling organizations to execute marketing campaigns with real-time analytics and intelligent orchestration. RedPoint Global also features a Customer Data Platform that ensures data quality and identity resolution, as well as sector-specific solutions like the RedPoint Accelerator for Retail Banking, which helps financial marketers develop personalized omnichannel programs. The company's technology serves various sectors including retail, healthcare, financial services, and telecommunications, aiming to optimize customer value and improve overall operational efficiency.

Healthcare Interactive

Series A in 2016
Healthcare Interactive, Inc. specializes in health planning solutions aimed at enhancing the administration and delivery of healthcare. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Glenwood, Maryland, the company offers a cloud-based platform called Healthspace, designed to manage various components of benefits plans. This platform facilitates the integration of data, risk management, member engagement, incentive alignment, and performance measurement. Healthcare Interactive provides a range of services, including automated benefits plan management, workplace well-being solutions like health risk assessments and clinical health coaching, incentive management, direct contract primary care, and compliance solutions for ACA reporting. The company's focus is on enabling client-partners to utilize their data effectively to identify health risks and cost drivers, develop targeted programs, and implement administrative tools that enhance health outcomes within communities. Healthcare Interactive operates as a subsidiary of WellNet Healthcare Administrators, Inc.

Passport

Series B in 2016
Passport is a cloud technology startup based in Charlotte, North Carolina, founded in 2010. The company specializes in a parking and transportation management platform that centralizes and streamlines mobility operations. By providing intelligent data and management tools, Passport helps cities create an open parking ecosystem and integrate payment solutions into existing applications. This approach enhances decision-making for city leaders and fosters more livable, equitable communities by optimizing vehicle interactions with urban infrastructure. Supported by investors such as Bain Capital Ventures and Grotech Ventures, Passport aims to revolutionize mobility management for a more efficient future.

TaskEasy

Series B in 2016
TaskEasy, Inc. operates a Software-as-a-Service platform that connects property owners with contractors for various home and property maintenance services, including lawn mowing, snow removal, and pool cleaning. Founded in 2011 and based in Salt Lake City, Utah, the company simplifies the process of hiring service providers by facilitating communication, pricing, scheduling, payment, and dispute resolution. The platform is designed to streamline exterior maintenance, making it as convenient as online shopping. TaskEasy serves a diverse clientele, including homeowners, renters, property managers, and contractors across the United States. By establishing fair market prices and ensuring quality service, TaskEasy enhances the experience for both customers and service providers while eliminating traditional barriers such as advertising and bidding.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.