SuRo Capital

SuRo Capital, established in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, is a publicly-traded investment firm that specializes in investing in high-growth, venture-backed private companies. It focuses on sectors such as social mobile, sustainability, cloud computing, big data, marketplaces, and education. The firm employs a disciplined investment approach, seeking to create a portfolio of emerging private companies and provide public market investors access to these opportunities. SuRo Capital aims to maximize its portfolio's total return, primarily through capital gains on its equity and equity-related investments.

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EDGE Markets

Seed Round in 2025
EDGE Markets develops tools aimed at fostering responsible betting practices while enhancing the legal sports betting ecosystem. The company operates a prepaid card service that centralizes sportsbook deposits across multiple accounts, allowing users to set daily, weekly, and monthly spending limits. Additionally, the card automatically shares transaction details with friends and sponsors, promoting transparency and informed decision-making regarding betting expenditures. Through these features, EDGE Markets seeks to create a safer and more responsible environment for sports betting participants.

Liquid Death

Venture Round in 2024
Liquid Death is a rapidly growing beverage company that specializes in canned mountain water. It offers both still and sparkling varieties, enhanced with natural electrolytes and minerals, all packaged in infinitely recyclable aluminum cans. This innovative approach not only promotes a healthier alternative to sugary drinks and energy beverages but also addresses environmental concerns by discouraging the use of plastic bottles. The company is committed to sustainability, donating 10% of its profits to nonprofits dedicated to reducing plastic pollution and providing clean drinking water to underserved communities. Through its bold branding and humorous marketing, Liquid Death aims to compete with traditional beverage brands while promoting health and environmental responsibility.

Locus Robotics

Series F in 2022
Locus Robotics Corp. develops and manufactures autonomous mobile robots designed to enhance fulfillment operations in warehouses and e-commerce settings. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts, the company offers LocusBots, which can work with various containers and incorporate special peripherals to streamline order processing. These robots are engineered to collaborate with human workers, significantly increasing order productivity and fulfillment speed, achieving 2 to 3 times the throughput with near-perfect order accuracy. Locus Robotics serves a range of clients, including retailers, manufacturers, and third-party logistics providers, helping them efficiently manage high order volumes and meet the growing demands of e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment.

Xpoint

Seed Round in 2022
Xpoint is a developer of geolocation security technologies that focuses on providing regulatory compliance solutions for the sports betting and iGaming industries worldwide. The company's technology is designed to detect and prevent various forms of fraud, including application spoofing, device tampering, and false data. By addressing these security challenges, Xpoint enhances value for its partners through the generation of reliable data that can inform marketing strategies. This proactive approach allows users to maintain compliance and mitigate risks associated with fraudulent activities in the rapidly evolving iGaming market.

Course Hero

Series C in 2021
Course Hero operates as an online learning platform dedicated to providing study resources for students and educators. Founded in 2006 and based in Redwood City, California, the company offers a range of materials including lecture notes, study guides, textbook help, practice problems, exams, and video lectures from universities across the United States and internationally. Course Hero's platform is subscription-based and includes an educator platform for distributing materials and publishing content. Additionally, it features a flashcards application and access to expert tutors who assist students with their queries. The company was previously known as TheCollegeFreeway.

PickUp

Venture Round in 2021
Our mission is to quantify the sports fans' opinions wherever the conversation is happening — whether that's on a local sports blog, around a tv screen, or in a slack channel. Our conversational props are sourced from the discussions happening across the digital universe (Twitter, news media, subreddit channels, fan message boards, etc.) brought to life using our technology, and distributed via our API. Fans earn points whenever their pick is correct - points get redeemed for prizes in our marketplace from top brands they love.

Fanpower

Seed Round in 2021
FanPower is a developer of a universal fan opinion platform that aims to enhance engagement in the sports sector. The company focuses on transforming traditional content into interactive experiences, allowing fans to actively participate and express their opinions on the sports, players, and teams they follow. By providing publishers and content producers with the tools to create and embed contextual questions within their editorial content, FanPower facilitates a continuous cycle of consumer engagement and data acquisition, all while ensuring verified user consent. This approach empowers fans and enhances their connection to the sports they love.

Hearth

Series B in 2021
Hearth is a financial technology platform that supports home improvement contractors in growing and managing their businesses. The company offers a comprehensive suite of financial tools designed to facilitate business transactions, including financing advice, invoicing, payment collection, and insurance products. By enabling contractors to send quotes, contracts, invoices, and financing options from any location, Hearth streamlines the process of closing deals, ensuring a seamless experience for both contractors and clients.

NewLake Capital Partners

Venture Round in 2021
NewLake Capital is a trusted real estate partner. At NewLake, we build relationships to provide institutional real estate capital in an ever-changing and fast-paced environment. We work as quickly as our clients, with attention to detail, to provide solutions that allow you to focus on growing your business.

Enjoy Technology

Convertible Note in 2020
Enjoy Technology, Inc. is a retail company that specializes in the sale of entertainment products, including smartphones, speakers, home theaters, tablets, computers, cameras, drones, and gaming devices. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional operations in New York City, Enjoy Technology utilizes a technology-driven platform to transform the shopping experience by delivering products directly to customers' homes. The company operates on-demand mobile stores, allowing customers to receive personalized service and products tailored to their needs. Despite its innovative approach to retail, Enjoy Technology has faced significant challenges and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

BlinkRx

Venture Round in 2020
Blink Health LLC is a digital platform that facilitates the online purchase of prescription medications at lower prices. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the service allows users to search for their medical prescriptions and either pick them up at local pharmacies across the United States or have them delivered to their homes. By providing access to discounted medications, Blink Health aims to make prescription drugs more affordable and accessible to millions of people. Through its user-friendly web application, the company seeks to streamline the medication purchasing process, enabling customers to save both time and money.

Coursera

Series F in 2020
Coursera, Inc. is an online education platform that provides access to a wide range of courses offered by over 140 universities and organizations globally. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Coursera serves more than 20 million registered learners with over 1,000 courses spanning various fields, including arts, business, computer science, data science, and personal development. The platform enables users to engage with educational content through video lectures, interactive quizzes, and peer-graded assessments, promoting both career advancement and personal enrichment. Coursera operates through three segments: Consumer, Enterprise, and Degrees, with the majority of its revenue coming from individual learners seeking practical skills and professional certifications. The company aims to make education affordable, accessible, and relevant, leveraging technology and data to enhance the learning experience.

Rent The Runway

Venture Round in 2020
Rent the Runway, Inc. is an e-commerce platform that allows women to rent designer apparel and accessories, offering a transformative approach to fashion consumption. Founded in 2008 and based in New York, the company provides a range of options including party dresses, gowns, jumpsuits, outerwear, and accessories such as jewelry and handbags. Rent the Runway operates both an online platform and physical stores in locations like New York City, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and Washington, D.C. Through its subscription model, users can access an extensive collection of clothing for various occasions, while also having the option to rent items a-la-carte or purchase them outright. The company emphasizes sustainability and empowerment, catering to modern women's needs in a rapidly evolving fashion landscape.

Aspiration

Series C in 2020
Aspiration is a sustainable financial platform focused on helping consumers and businesses achieve carbon neutrality. It offers a range of financial products, including debit and credit cards, that incorporate carbon reduction solutions, enabling users to automatically offset the carbon footprint of their purchases. With over 6 million consumers, Aspiration addresses the growing demand for climate action by providing accessible tools for individuals and enterprises to engage in environmentally responsible practices. For its enterprise clients, Aspiration delivers software-based carbon footprint monitoring, a comprehensive inventory of carbon-reducing assets, and features designed to make their products carbon neutral. Through these services, Aspiration aims to facilitate climate action in everyday activities.

Lime

Venture Round in 2020
Lime is a transportation company that focuses on providing sustainable solutions for urban mobility by offering electric scooters and bike-sharing services. The company partners with cities to deploy a fleet of electric bikes and scooters equipped with GPS and self-activating locks, which allows users to access affordable and reliable transportation options. Lime aims to address the first- and last-mile transportation challenges, promoting environmentally friendly alternatives that help reduce carbon footprints. By encouraging a shift in transportation behavior, Lime seeks to empower future generations to contribute to a more sustainable planet.

Ozy

Series C in 2019
Ozy Media, Inc. is a media and entertainment company based in Mountain View, California, that focuses on delivering a diverse array of news and information to a curious audience. Founded in 2012, Ozy operates a daily news, magazine, and video streaming platform that features various programs designed to inform and engage its users. The content encompasses a wide range of topics, including emerging trends, influential figures, and innovative ideas, aiming to provide narratives that challenge conventional perspectives. With an audience of approximately 50 million, Ozy seeks to inspire and broaden viewpoints by presenting fresh narratives across multiple formats, including television, podcasts, and live events.

GoodTime.io

Series A in 2018
GoodTime.io is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing an interview logistics platform designed to enhance the recruitment process. Founded in 2016, the platform facilitates various aspects of interviewing, including scheduling, training, interviewer selection, candidate experience, and analytics. With the rise in the number of meetings, GoodTime.io aims to optimize how companies conduct interviews, ensuring that they are not only efficient but also meaningful. By providing tools that streamline the interview process, GoodTime.io helps organizations improve their hiring outcomes and foster better connections with candidates.

Coursera

Series D in 2017
Coursera, Inc. is an online education platform that provides access to a wide range of courses offered by over 140 universities and organizations globally. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Coursera serves more than 20 million registered learners with over 1,000 courses spanning various fields, including arts, business, computer science, data science, and personal development. The platform enables users to engage with educational content through video lectures, interactive quizzes, and peer-graded assessments, promoting both career advancement and personal enrichment. Coursera operates through three segments: Consumer, Enterprise, and Degrees, with the majority of its revenue coming from individual learners seeking practical skills and professional certifications. The company aims to make education affordable, accessible, and relevant, leveraging technology and data to enhance the learning experience.

Lytro

Series D in 2017
Lytro is a pioneering company focused on developing advanced Light Field imaging platform technologies, enabling artists, scientists, and innovators to achieve unprecedented creative freedom and control. Founded in 2006 by Ren Ng, who earned recognition for his groundbreaking Ph.D. research in Light Field imaging, Lytro introduced its first consumer Light Field camera in 2012. This was followed by the release of the Lytro ILLUM and associated software tools in 2014, which expanded the application of Light Field technology beyond photography to various fields, including cinematography and industrial uses. In 2015, Lytro further diversified its offerings by entering the realms of virtual reality and scientific applications, establishing itself as a central player in a new technology ecosystem. With a commitment to enhancing visual quality and creative possibilities, Lytro’s products allow users to capture multi-dimensional data from multiple angles, thereby transforming the landscape of computational imaging. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Ozy

Series B in 2017
Ozy Media, Inc. is a media and entertainment company based in Mountain View, California, that focuses on delivering a diverse array of news and information to a curious audience. Founded in 2012, Ozy operates a daily news, magazine, and video streaming platform that features various programs designed to inform and engage its users. The content encompasses a wide range of topics, including emerging trends, influential figures, and innovative ideas, aiming to provide narratives that challenge conventional perspectives. With an audience of approximately 50 million, Ozy seeks to inspire and broaden viewpoints by presenting fresh narratives across multiple formats, including television, podcasts, and live events.

Snap

Series F in 2016
Snap Inc., established in 2010, is a global camera company headquartered in Santa Monica, California. It operates primarily through its flagship product, Snapchat, a multimedia messaging application renowned for its ephemeral nature, allowing users to send and share photos, videos, and messages that disappear after viewing. Snapchat offers a range of creative features, including filters, lenses, augmented reality experiences, and Stories, which enable users to create and share content with friends or a broader audience. The platform also includes Discover, providing access to original content from publishers and creators, and Memories, allowing users to save and revisit their Snaps. In addition to its software offerings, Snap Inc. has ventured into hardware with Spectacles, wearable cameras that capture first-person perspective content and sync with Snapchat. The company generates nearly all its revenue from advertising, with North America being its largest market despite only accounting for a quarter of its user base. As of 2023, Snapchat boasts over 400 million daily active users.

OneValley

Seed Round in 2016
OneValley is a global entrepreneurship and innovation services platform established in 2020, headquartered in San Mateo, California. The company aims to empower entrepreneurs and democratize innovation by providing resources and support through various initiatives. Its offerings include Innovation Centers and the OneValley Passport, an extensive online platform tailored for founders. This platform is utilized by academic institutions, nonprofits, corporations, and government agencies to cultivate their own entrepreneurial communities while connecting them to OneValley's global network of entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, and service providers. OneValley focuses on equipping innovators with the necessary tools and connections to enhance their chances of success in the competitive landscape of entrepreneurship.

EdSurge

Series A in 2015
EdSurge, Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Burlingame, California, operates a platform dedicated to providing news and information on innovation in education technology. It serves a diverse audience comprising educators, entrepreneurs, and investors, helping them navigate the edtech landscape. EdSurge offers a comprehensive database of educational technology products, facilitating access to independent reviews that enable schools and colleges to select appropriate tools for their needs. The organization publishes a weekly newsletter, hosts an array of events including summits and meetups, and manages a jobs board tailored for the education sector. Additionally, it runs the Edtech Concierge service to assist education leaders in making informed technology choices. By blending technology and journalism, EdSurge aims to promote the effective adoption of educational technology through impartial reporting and community engagement.

Coursera

Series C in 2015
Coursera, Inc. is an online education platform that provides access to a wide range of courses offered by over 140 universities and organizations globally. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Coursera serves more than 20 million registered learners with over 1,000 courses spanning various fields, including arts, business, computer science, data science, and personal development. The platform enables users to engage with educational content through video lectures, interactive quizzes, and peer-graded assessments, promoting both career advancement and personal enrichment. Coursera operates through three segments: Consumer, Enterprise, and Degrees, with the majority of its revenue coming from individual learners seeking practical skills and professional certifications. The company aims to make education affordable, accessible, and relevant, leveraging technology and data to enhance the learning experience.

Aspiration

Series A in 2015
Aspiration is a sustainable financial platform focused on helping consumers and businesses achieve carbon neutrality. It offers a range of financial products, including debit and credit cards, that incorporate carbon reduction solutions, enabling users to automatically offset the carbon footprint of their purchases. With over 6 million consumers, Aspiration addresses the growing demand for climate action by providing accessible tools for individuals and enterprises to engage in environmentally responsible practices. For its enterprise clients, Aspiration delivers software-based carbon footprint monitoring, a comprehensive inventory of carbon-reducing assets, and features designed to make their products carbon neutral. Through these services, Aspiration aims to facilitate climate action in everyday activities.

Beamreach

Series D in 2015
Beamreach Solar focuses on the development of high-efficiency, low-cost crystalline silicon solar cells and modules for photovoltaic electricity generation. The company utilizes an innovative, proprietary cell architecture to enhance the sunlight capture and conversion efficiency of mono-crystalline silicon materials. This approach not only improves the performance of their solar panels but also aims to make clean energy more affordable and accessible. By optimizing the design, Beamreach enables solar installers and commercial building owners to reduce installation time and labor costs associated with traditional solar panels and racking systems.

Fullbridge

Venture Round in 2015
Fullbridge, Inc. is a Boston-based company established in 2010 that specializes in business education programs aimed at bridging the knowledge and skills gap for organizations. It offers tailored business-to-business programs for various sectors, including law firms, consulting firms, financial institutions, service organizations, universities, and corporations. Fullbridge integrates measurable practice modules with in-person team learning experiences to foster innovation and enhance problem-solving capabilities. Its proprietary Lyra Technology supports scalable learning by combining practice modules with data from competency assessments, enabling organizations to create effective learning cultures. Through its programs, Fullbridge aims to help teams collaborate more effectively, solve challenges efficiently, and maintain higher levels of engagement.

Spotify

Series G in 2015
Spotify, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, is a global music streaming service provider. As of 2023, it has 602 million monthly active users. The company offers on-demand access to songs across various devices, enabling users to search, discover, and share music. It also provides artists with tools to share their work and promote their careers. Spotify generates revenue through a paid subscription model, known as Spotify Premium, and an ad-supported service. In 2023, these models contributed to 86% and 14% of its total revenue, respectively.

Lyft

Series E in 2015
Lyft is a transportation company that operates a mobile application connecting passengers with drivers for on-demand rides. The app facilitates ride scheduling, including advance bookings up to seven days, and handles in-app payments. Primarily serving college, university, and corporate communities, Lyft offers various ride options, such as private, shared, and luxury vehicles. Additionally, it provides multimodal transportation solutions, including bike and scooter sharing.

Lytro

Venture Round in 2015
Lytro is a pioneering company focused on developing advanced Light Field imaging platform technologies, enabling artists, scientists, and innovators to achieve unprecedented creative freedom and control. Founded in 2006 by Ren Ng, who earned recognition for his groundbreaking Ph.D. research in Light Field imaging, Lytro introduced its first consumer Light Field camera in 2012. This was followed by the release of the Lytro ILLUM and associated software tools in 2014, which expanded the application of Light Field technology beyond photography to various fields, including cinematography and industrial uses. In 2015, Lytro further diversified its offerings by entering the realms of virtual reality and scientific applications, establishing itself as a central player in a new technology ecosystem. With a commitment to enhancing visual quality and creative possibilities, Lytro’s products allow users to capture multi-dimensional data from multiple angles, thereby transforming the landscape of computational imaging. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Bloom Energy

Convertible Note in 2015
Bloom Energy Corporation, founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, California, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling solid-oxide fuel cell systems for on-site power generation. Its flagship product, the Bloom Energy Server, converts various fuels, including natural gas, biogas, and hydrogen, into electricity through an electrochemical process without combustion. This technology allows for efficient, reliable, and clean energy production, significantly reducing electricity costs and greenhouse gas emissions. Bloom Energy serves a diverse range of industries, including banking, healthcare, technology, and utilities, primarily operating in the United States, Japan, China, India, and South Korea. The company aims to enhance energy security and independence by generating power at the point of consumption, and it is exploring opportunities in the electrolyzer market to further its advancements in energy solutions.

Learneo

Series A in 2014
Learneo brands and platforms are pioneering advances in a wide range of applications for emergent technologies, including the use of AI to improve people's writing, reading and math skills, in school, professional and daily life. The platform of businesses includes CliffsNotes, the original and iconic study guide company; Course Hero, an online learning platform of academic resources; LitCharts, a creator of literature resources; QuillBot, an AI-powered writing companion helping anyone improve their writing skills; Scribbr, a multilingual academic proofreading service, and Symbolab, an AI-based mathematics resource. Learneo was established in Redwood City, California by Andrew Grauer and Gregor Carrigan.

DogVacay

Series B in 2014
DogVacay is an online platform that connects pet owners with a network of over 20,000 vetted pet sitters across North America, offering a range of services including dog boarding, pet sitting, dog daycare, and dog walking. The service aims to provide a safe, convenient, and affordable alternative to traditional kennels, ensuring that pets receive care in a loving home environment while their owners are away. Each reservation includes comprehensive pet insurance covering up to $25,000 in veterinary bills, 24/7 customer support, and daily photo updates, allowing pet parents to stay connected with their pets. With a strong reputation supported by thousands of positive reviews, DogVacay offers peace of mind for pet owners seeking high-quality care for their dogs.

Beamreach

Series D in 2014
Beamreach Solar focuses on the development of high-efficiency, low-cost crystalline silicon solar cells and modules for photovoltaic electricity generation. The company utilizes an innovative, proprietary cell architecture to enhance the sunlight capture and conversion efficiency of mono-crystalline silicon materials. This approach not only improves the performance of their solar panels but also aims to make clean energy more affordable and accessible. By optimizing the design, Beamreach enables solar installers and commercial building owners to reduce installation time and labor costs associated with traditional solar panels and racking systems.

Declara

Series A in 2014
Declara, Inc. is a company that offers an intelligent social learning platform designed to connect individuals with relevant content and facilitate knowledge sharing. Founded in 2012 and based in Palo Alto, California, Declara's platform includes features such as social collaboration, intuitive search, content creation, intelligent chat, live mentoring, assessment, and progress tracking. It provides analytics to help users understand their learning habits, as well as insights for content providers and organizational leaders to enhance their offerings. Serving a diverse clientele that includes governments, corporations, educational institutions, and research organizations, Declara aims to transform the way people learn and engage with information. The company became a subsidiary of Futuryng Inc. in April 2019.

Lyft

Series D in 2014
Lyft is a transportation company that operates a mobile application connecting passengers with drivers for on-demand rides. The app facilitates ride scheduling, including advance bookings up to seven days, and handles in-app payments. Primarily serving college, university, and corporate communities, Lyft offers various ride options, such as private, shared, and luxury vehicles. Additionally, it provides multimodal transportation solutions, including bike and scooter sharing.

Parchment

Series D in 2014
Parchment Inc. is an academic credentials management company that provides a comprehensive online platform for the secure exchange of educational records. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Parchment connects various educational institutions, including high schools, community colleges, and universities, as well as employers. The company offers several services: Parchment Receive enables secure receipt of educational credentials; Parchment Send allows users to send secure transcripts; Parchment Award facilitates the issuance of diplomas, certificates, and badges; Parchment Services helps digitize records; and Parchment Analyze offers competitive peer analysis. Parchment has successfully supported millions of individuals and thousands of educational institutions in exchanging over 15 million credentials globally, streamlining the process of requesting, verifying, and sharing academic achievements. The company operates additional offices in Roseville, California; Denver, Colorado; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Toronto, Canada; and Washington, D.C.

General Assembly

Series C in 2014
General Assembly is an education and career transformation company founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, United States. It specializes in providing training in in-demand skills through full-time immersive programs designed to empower individuals in their pursuit of fulfilling careers. General Assembly offers a range of educational programming and support services, fostering a collaborative community where professionals can enhance their skills and connect with employment opportunities, particularly in technology. The company aims to facilitate career transitions and equip individuals with the knowledge and tools necessary to succeed in the modern workforce.

EdSurge

Series A in 2014
EdSurge, Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Burlingame, California, operates a platform dedicated to providing news and information on innovation in education technology. It serves a diverse audience comprising educators, entrepreneurs, and investors, helping them navigate the edtech landscape. EdSurge offers a comprehensive database of educational technology products, facilitating access to independent reviews that enable schools and colleges to select appropriate tools for their needs. The organization publishes a weekly newsletter, hosts an array of events including summits and meetups, and manages a jobs board tailored for the education sector. Additionally, it runs the Edtech Concierge service to assist education leaders in making informed technology choices. By blending technology and journalism, EdSurge aims to promote the effective adoption of educational technology through impartial reporting and community engagement.

Curious.com

Series B in 2014
Curious.com Incorporated is an online learning platform founded in 2011 and based in Menlo Park, California. It provides a space for users to create and explore lessons across various subjects, including coding, technology, food, and crafts. The platform connects teachers with lifelong learners, emphasizing the importance of continuous education beyond traditional academic settings. Curious.com values great teachers as vital contributors to society and aims to equip them with effective tools for online instruction. By focusing on personalized learning experiences, the platform helps individuals pursue their interests and develop skills at their own pace. The company's mission reflects a belief in the necessity of lifelong learning as a fundamental part of living.

Handle Financial

Series E in 2014
Handle Financial, Inc., established in 2009 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in developing mobile applications for streamlined financial transactions between businesses and consumers. Their flagship product, Prism Money, enables users to monitor real-time balances, facilitate same-day payments, and consolidate views of all their accounts. Additionally, Handle Financial offers PayNearMe, a service allowing businesses and government agencies to accept cash payments through retail stores. The company's platform, Handle Platform, provides real-time bill presentment and same-day payment capabilities for diverse financial services products. Led by industry experts from payments, mobile, and retail IT sectors, the company aims to create affordable, innovative solutions that enhance consumer financial transactions and business-customer interactions.

StormWind Studios

Series C in 2014
StormWind Studios specializes in providing information technology training and certification services, focusing on personalized online training sessions. The company utilizes advanced technology to create engaging content delivered by experienced instructors through both recorded and live video sessions. This approach enables organizations to access comprehensive IT training across a wide range of industry-standard technologies. By offering short sessions at a low cost, StormWind Studios aims to make high-quality IT education accessible to companies of all sizes.

DreamBox Learning

Series A in 2013
DreamBox Learning, Inc. is an educational technology company that specializes in online mathematics software for elementary and middle school students. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with an additional office in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company provides an intelligent adaptive learning platform designed to align with educational standards in the United States and Canada. Its flagship product, DreamBox Learning, offers a K-8 math curriculum that allows teachers to assign personalized learning paths based on real-time proficiency data. Additionally, the platform includes AssignFocus, which enables educators to create targeted assignments for specific standards, and MyFlexPD, a professional learning solution that assists teachers in tracking student progress and offering tailored support. DreamBox Learning serves a wide range of educational stakeholders, including administrators, math leaders, teachers, and parents, with the goal of enhancing student proficiency in mathematics through a personalized and adaptive learning experience.

Jamf

Series B in 2013
Jamf is a leading provider of IT software that specializes in managing Apple devices for organizations across various sectors, including education, healthcare, and government. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Jamf has established itself as the standard in Apple Enterprise Management, offering a comprehensive cloud software platform designed to connect, manage, and protect Apple products, applications, and corporate resources. The company provides its solutions through a subscription-based Software-as-a-Service model, employing a direct sales force as well as partnerships with channel distributors, including Apple. With a commitment to customer success, Jamf emphasizes continuous dialogue with stakeholders to refine its offerings. Its operations span multiple regions, including North America, Europe, the Middle East, India, Africa, and Asia Pacific.

Knewton

Series E in 2013
Knewton, Inc. is a developer of an online adaptive learning engine based in New York, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, Singapore, and Dubai. Established in 2008, Knewton's platform personalizes education by providing students with tailored study recommendations, equipping teachers with analytics to enhance student support, and offering publishers insights to create more effective digital educational products. The company's adaptive learning solutions cater to higher education students across various subjects, including mathematics, economics, reading and writing, biology, and engineering. Knewton's technology is utilized by educational institutions and companies globally, and it has been recognized as a leader in the education technology sector, receiving accolades for its innovative approach to personalized learning.

Coursera

Series B in 2013
Coursera, Inc. is an online education platform that provides access to a wide range of courses offered by over 140 universities and organizations globally. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Coursera serves more than 20 million registered learners with over 1,000 courses spanning various fields, including arts, business, computer science, data science, and personal development. The platform enables users to engage with educational content through video lectures, interactive quizzes, and peer-graded assessments, promoting both career advancement and personal enrichment. Coursera operates through three segments: Consumer, Enterprise, and Degrees, with the majority of its revenue coming from individual learners seeking practical skills and professional certifications. The company aims to make education affordable, accessible, and relevant, leveraging technology and data to enhance the learning experience.

Lytro

Series B in 2013
Lytro is a pioneering company focused on developing advanced Light Field imaging platform technologies, enabling artists, scientists, and innovators to achieve unprecedented creative freedom and control. Founded in 2006 by Ren Ng, who earned recognition for his groundbreaking Ph.D. research in Light Field imaging, Lytro introduced its first consumer Light Field camera in 2012. This was followed by the release of the Lytro ILLUM and associated software tools in 2014, which expanded the application of Light Field technology beyond photography to various fields, including cinematography and industrial uses. In 2015, Lytro further diversified its offerings by entering the realms of virtual reality and scientific applications, establishing itself as a central player in a new technology ecosystem. With a commitment to enhancing visual quality and creative possibilities, Lytro’s products allow users to capture multi-dimensional data from multiple angles, thereby transforming the landscape of computational imaging. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Silicon Valley Data Science

Series A in 2013
Silicon Valley Data Science LLC, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, is a consulting company focused on data science and big data solutions. The firm specializes in agile, business-centric strategies that enable organizations to harness the power of data to enhance their operations. By offering services in data strategy, architecture advisory, and agile development, Silicon Valley Data Science assists businesses in identifying critical insights, developing new capabilities, and addressing complex challenges. Their unique approach combines advanced data technology with agile methodologies, allowing clients to align projects with their business goals and achieve meaningful outcomes efficiently.

Beamreach

Series C in 2013
Beamreach Solar focuses on the development of high-efficiency, low-cost crystalline silicon solar cells and modules for photovoltaic electricity generation. The company utilizes an innovative, proprietary cell architecture to enhance the sunlight capture and conversion efficiency of mono-crystalline silicon materials. This approach not only improves the performance of their solar panels but also aims to make clean energy more affordable and accessible. By optimizing the design, Beamreach enables solar installers and commercial building owners to reduce installation time and labor costs associated with traditional solar panels and racking systems.

OneValley

Series A in 2013
OneValley is a global entrepreneurship and innovation services platform established in 2020, headquartered in San Mateo, California. The company aims to empower entrepreneurs and democratize innovation by providing resources and support through various initiatives. Its offerings include Innovation Centers and the OneValley Passport, an extensive online platform tailored for founders. This platform is utilized by academic institutions, nonprofits, corporations, and government agencies to cultivate their own entrepreneurial communities while connecting them to OneValley's global network of entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, and service providers. OneValley focuses on equipping innovators with the necessary tools and connections to enhance their chances of success in the competitive landscape of entrepreneurship.

Coursera

Series B in 2013
Coursera, Inc. is an online education platform that provides access to a wide range of courses offered by over 140 universities and organizations globally. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Coursera serves more than 20 million registered learners with over 1,000 courses spanning various fields, including arts, business, computer science, data science, and personal development. The platform enables users to engage with educational content through video lectures, interactive quizzes, and peer-graded assessments, promoting both career advancement and personal enrichment. Coursera operates through three segments: Consumer, Enterprise, and Degrees, with the majority of its revenue coming from individual learners seeking practical skills and professional certifications. The company aims to make education affordable, accessible, and relevant, leveraging technology and data to enhance the learning experience.

Dataminr

Series C in 2013
Dataminr, Inc. is an AI-driven platform that specializes in real-time information discovery and risk detection by analyzing publicly available data. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, the company transforms diverse sources, including social media, blogs, and information sensors, into actionable alerts for its clients. Dataminr serves various sectors, including finance, news, security, and crisis management, providing tailored solutions such as Dataminr for News and Dataminr for Finance. These applications help journalists and financial professionals monitor relevant topics and manage personalized streams of information. By detecting early signs of significant events—such as natural disasters, political unrest, or security threats—Dataminr equips organizations with critical insights, enabling them to respond swiftly and effectively to emerging risks and disruptions.

Dailybreak

Series A in 2013
Dailybreak Inc. offers online advertising campaigns for brands through its website that allows people to earn rewards and win prizes by completing fun and exciting challenges. It offers challenges in the areas of animals, books and literature, college, food and drink, government and politics, history, humor, lifestyle and fashion, mind and body, money and business, people, pop culture, puzzles and brainteasers, random knowledge, science and nature, scifi and fantasy, sports, tech and gaming, travel and geography, and TV and movies.

Tynker

Venture Round in 2013
Tynker is an online creative coding platform that aims to equip children aged 5 to 18 with foundational skills in computer science and programming. The platform offers self-paced courses for individual learners as well as a comprehensive curriculum tailored for educational institutions. Through its intuitive visual programming language, Tynker allows users to create a variety of projects, including web and mobile applications, animations, music, e-books, and games, while also enabling programming for robotics and drones. The organization's mission is to foster critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in children, preparing them for future career opportunities in a technology-driven world.

Grockit

Venture Round in 2012
Grockit is a pioneering online social learning company. Grockit has proven that people learn more, faster through combining social learning mechanics and multi-media learning content to help people teach and learn from others. Grockit.com offers Test Prep services for GMAT, IIM CAT, LSAT, GRE, ACT, SAT and AP Calculus and AP History tests. Grockit has built a social learning test prep platform for license and direct-to-consumer products. Florida Virtual Schools, KIPP Schools, Georgetown University and other schools have deployed Grockit services.

CorpU

Venture Round in 2012
CorpU is a developer of a learning platform that facilitates connections among professionals in targeted groups to address complex problems and generate innovative ideas. The platform leverages advanced technologies, including social media, cloud computing, and mobile capabilities, to enable seamless communication among employees anytime and from any location. By deploying and monitoring strategic initiatives, CorpU's platform utilizes machine learning algorithms to analyze group dynamics and individual performance, providing valuable insights that help organizations accelerate the implementation of new strategies and change initiatives effectively.

Dataminr

Series B in 2012
Dataminr, Inc. is an AI-driven platform that specializes in real-time information discovery and risk detection by analyzing publicly available data. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, the company transforms diverse sources, including social media, blogs, and information sensors, into actionable alerts for its clients. Dataminr serves various sectors, including finance, news, security, and crisis management, providing tailored solutions such as Dataminr for News and Dataminr for Finance. These applications help journalists and financial professionals monitor relevant topics and manage personalized streams of information. By detecting early signs of significant events—such as natural disasters, political unrest, or security threats—Dataminr equips organizations with critical insights, enabling them to respond swiftly and effectively to emerging risks and disruptions.

rSmart

Series B in 2012
rSmart is a member of the TransACT Communications, LLC product suite. Engagement, Compliance, and Payments for K12 and Beyond. TransACT provides software solutions for K-12 and post-secondary institutions across North America. With more than 24 years of experience curating the best experience for parents, students, educators, and administrators alike, we help authentically engage students and families. Our software solutions enable effective compliance, automate processes, and bring schools, districts, and campuses into a paperless, cashless future. Engage with parents, students, educators, and administrators where you’re most likely to reach them, on their mobile devices. K-12: ParentNotices, ActivityRight, AfterSchool21 and AfterSchool201, HIMSS, InviteRight, GearUP, ActPointKPI Post-Secondary: OneCampus, CampusClassifieds, CampusConfirm, CampusRight For more information, please contact us or visit us at: transact.com | 21cclc.com | rsmart.com | rightlabs.com

Tynker

Pre Seed Round in 2012
Tynker is an online creative coding platform that aims to equip children aged 5 to 18 with foundational skills in computer science and programming. The platform offers self-paced courses for individual learners as well as a comprehensive curriculum tailored for educational institutions. Through its intuitive visual programming language, Tynker allows users to create a variety of projects, including web and mobile applications, animations, music, e-books, and games, while also enabling programming for robotics and drones. The organization's mission is to foster critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in children, preparing them for future career opportunities in a technology-driven world.

Dailybreak

Series A in 2012
Dailybreak Inc. offers online advertising campaigns for brands through its website that allows people to earn rewards and win prizes by completing fun and exciting challenges. It offers challenges in the areas of animals, books and literature, college, food and drink, government and politics, history, humor, lifestyle and fashion, mind and body, money and business, people, pop culture, puzzles and brainteasers, random knowledge, science and nature, scifi and fantasy, sports, tech and gaming, travel and geography, and TV and movies.

Maven

Series A in 2012
Maven Research, Inc. operates a micro-consulting platform that facilitates connections between users and knowledgeable professionals worldwide. Established in 2008 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, Maven offers various tools for knowledge-sharing, including telephone consultations, electronic surveys, and virtual ideation panels. The platform serves a diverse range of industries, including consumer goods, healthcare, technology, and venture capital. By building and managing communities of expertise, Maven enables professionals to extract actionable insights, enhance internal collaboration, and access external knowledge through its Global Knowledge Marketplace. This approach helps companies mitigate brain drain by maintaining connections with former employees while augmenting their expertise with external resources.

Fullbridge

Venture Round in 2012
Fullbridge, Inc. is a Boston-based company established in 2010 that specializes in business education programs aimed at bridging the knowledge and skills gap for organizations. It offers tailored business-to-business programs for various sectors, including law firms, consulting firms, financial institutions, service organizations, universities, and corporations. Fullbridge integrates measurable practice modules with in-person team learning experiences to foster innovation and enhance problem-solving capabilities. Its proprietary Lyra Technology supports scalable learning by combining practice modules with data from competency assessments, enabling organizations to create effective learning cultures. Through its programs, Fullbridge aims to help teams collaborate more effectively, solve challenges efficiently, and maintain higher levels of engagement.

OneValley

Seed Round in 2012
OneValley is a global entrepreneurship and innovation services platform established in 2020, headquartered in San Mateo, California. The company aims to empower entrepreneurs and democratize innovation by providing resources and support through various initiatives. Its offerings include Innovation Centers and the OneValley Passport, an extensive online platform tailored for founders. This platform is utilized by academic institutions, nonprofits, corporations, and government agencies to cultivate their own entrepreneurial communities while connecting them to OneValley's global network of entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, and service providers. OneValley focuses on equipping innovators with the necessary tools and connections to enhance their chances of success in the competitive landscape of entrepreneurship.

StormWind Studios

Series A in 2012
StormWind Studios specializes in providing information technology training and certification services, focusing on personalized online training sessions. The company utilizes advanced technology to create engaging content delivered by experienced instructors through both recorded and live video sessions. This approach enables organizations to access comprehensive IT training across a wide range of industry-standard technologies. By offering short sessions at a low cost, StormWind Studios aims to make high-quality IT education accessible to companies of all sizes.

DreamBox Learning

Series A in 2011
DreamBox Learning, Inc. is an educational technology company that specializes in online mathematics software for elementary and middle school students. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with an additional office in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company provides an intelligent adaptive learning platform designed to align with educational standards in the United States and Canada. Its flagship product, DreamBox Learning, offers a K-8 math curriculum that allows teachers to assign personalized learning paths based on real-time proficiency data. Additionally, the platform includes AssignFocus, which enables educators to create targeted assignments for specific standards, and MyFlexPD, a professional learning solution that assists teachers in tracking student progress and offering tailored support. DreamBox Learning serves a wide range of educational stakeholders, including administrators, math leaders, teachers, and parents, with the goal of enhancing student proficiency in mathematics through a personalized and adaptive learning experience.

Control4

Venture Round in 2011
Control4 Corporation is a manufacturer of smart home and business solutions, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. Founded in 2003, the company provides a comprehensive suite of products designed to enhance comfort, convenience, and security in residential and commercial environments. Its offerings include an integrated home operating system that connects various devices such as audio, video, lighting, temperature control, and security systems. Control4's product line consists of both hardware and software components, including controllers, touch screens, dimmers, and audio-video solutions. The company also provides software development kits for custom integration and remote access services that allow users to monitor and adjust their systems from anywhere. Control4 sells its products through a network of dealers and custom integrators across the United States and internationally, catering to both consumer electronics and commercial sectors.

The Echo System

Seed Round in 2011
The Echo System was created in 2010 to help ecommerce brands measure and maximize their Return on Social and is funded by GSV Capital and high profile angel investors from the advertising industry. The Echo System's Echo Effect Persona Platform combines users' shopping, sharing, expressed interest and influence data to help brands personalize the experience they deliver for customers and potential customers in multiple contexts: - website plug-ins that deliver dynamic, personal messages and offers - custom Facebook pages and applications to better engage users on-canvas - Echo Facebook Ads that efficiently target users based on interests, connections and commercial impact.

Bloom Energy

Series G in 2011
Bloom Energy Corporation, founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, California, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling solid-oxide fuel cell systems for on-site power generation. Its flagship product, the Bloom Energy Server, converts various fuels, including natural gas, biogas, and hydrogen, into electricity through an electrochemical process without combustion. This technology allows for efficient, reliable, and clean energy production, significantly reducing electricity costs and greenhouse gas emissions. Bloom Energy serves a diverse range of industries, including banking, healthcare, technology, and utilities, primarily operating in the United States, Japan, China, India, and South Korea. The company aims to enhance energy security and independence by generating power at the point of consumption, and it is exploring opportunities in the electrolyzer market to further its advancements in energy solutions.

TrueCar

Venture Round in 2011
TrueCar, Inc. is an internet-based technology and information platform based in Santa Monica, California, that provides users with market-based pricing data for new and used cars. Founded in 2005, the company connects consumers with a network of TrueCar certified dealers while offering insights into actual vehicle prices in specific geographic areas. TrueCar aggregates data from multiple sources to deliver unbiased real-time pricing information that assists both car buyers and dealers in making informed decisions. The platform also offers tools such as TrueCar Trade, which allows consumers to receive guaranteed trade-in values, and DealerSync, a service designed to help dealers manage and grow their businesses through customized website solutions. Additionally, TrueCar provides consulting services related to automobile residual values, catering to financial institutions and large enterprise partners. The company aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in the automotive marketplace.

Gilt Groupe

Venture Round in 2011
Gilt Groupe is an online retail platform based in New York City that specializes in luxury goods. It offers a wide selection of merchandise, including fashion for men, women, and children, as well as home decor and unique experiences in select cities. The company provides clothing, shoes, and accessories for men, and a diverse range of products for women, including handbags, jewelry, watches, health and beauty items, and maternity wear. For children, Gilt Groupe features clothing, toys, books, and home essentials, while its home category includes furniture, bedding, decor, and kitchen products. Founded in 2007 by Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, Alexis Maybank, and others, Gilt Groupe operates as a subsidiary of Hudson's Bay Company since February 2016, focusing on delivering an accessible and streamlined shopping experience for luxury lifestyle brands.

Itron Networked Solutions

Private Equity Round in 2011
Silver Spring Networks, Inc. is a provider of networking platforms and solutions designed for smart energy networks. The company’s SilverLink networking platform enables utilities to communicate effectively with devices connected to the power grid, facilitating enhanced operational efficiency and decision-making through data insights. Silver Spring offers a range of solutions, including advanced metering that allows for remote meter reading and service management, distribution automation for real-time grid monitoring, and demand-side management solutions encompassing energy efficiency and electric vehicle charging. Additionally, the company provides professional services such as network design, deployment support, and technical assistance. Silver Spring Networks operates in multiple regions, including North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Silver Spring Networks was previously known as Real Time Techcomm, Inc. and was acquired by Itron, Inc. in 2018.

Chegg

Venture Round in 2011
Chegg, Inc., established in 2005 and based in Santa Clara, California, operates a direct-to-student learning platform. It supports students from high school through college and into their careers by offering a range of digital products and services designed to help them succeed academically and financially. These include study tools like Chegg Study and Chegg Math, writing assistance with Chegg Writing, live tutoring through Chegg Tutors, and professional skill development courses via Thinkful. Additionally, Chegg provides print and eTextbooks, as well as other scholastic materials. The company also offers services to universities and community colleges, helping students become smarter, save time and money, and navigate their academic journey more effectively.

Kno

Series C in 2011
Kno, Inc. is an education software company focused on transforming the learning experience for students. By partnering with over 80 leading publishers, Kno offers more than 200,000 interactive eTextbooks designed to enhance engagement and learning efficiency. These digital textbooks incorporate interactive features, assessments, and social sharing tools, allowing students to connect with the material in a more meaningful way. The Kno platform also equips administrators and teachers with the necessary tools to manage and monitor digital learning content and assessments effectively. Founded in 2009 and based in Santa Clara, California, Kno emphasizes its commitment to social responsibility through the Kno for Good program, which donates a dollar to classrooms in need for every purchase made. The company has established itself as a leader in the education software sector, dedicated to improving the way students learn.
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