Kytopen Corp. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on advancing cell therapy through its innovative Flowfect technology. Established in 2017, Kytopen specializes in non-viral delivery systems for molecules into challenging immune cells that are typically hard to transfect. The company utilizes a combination of microfluidics and automation to streamline the delivery process, making it faster, more efficient, and cost-effective. By employing a unique platform that integrates continuous fluid flow with electric fields, Kytopen enables researchers to produce high-quality engineered cells in a matter of minutes while preserving their health and functionality. This approach supports the discovery of novel biological insights and the development of affordable cell and gene therapies.
Atomo Coffee Inc, founded in 2019 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in the production of molecular coffee. The company has innovatively reverse-engineered the coffee bean to create a smooth, flavorful cup of coffee using naturally derived ingredients. This approach not only enhances the taste but also promotes sustainability compared to traditional coffee production methods.
What3Words Limited offers a universal addressing solution that simplifies location communication by dividing the world into a grid of 3m x 3m squares, each identified by a unique three-word address. This innovative approach allows users to easily specify precise locations, such as delivery points, event venues, or emergency sites. The service is accessible through a free mobile app and an online map, and it can be integrated into other applications, platforms, or websites via a simple API. What3Words serves a wide range of industries, including delivery, emergency response, tourism, and national mapping, contributing to social and economic progress, particularly in developing regions. Founded in 2013, What3Words is headquartered in Baldock, United Kingdom.
WWindward is the leading Predictive Intelligence company fusing AI and big data to
digitalize the global maritime industry, enabling organizations to achieve business and operational readiness. Windward’s AI-powered solution allows stakeholders including banks, commodity traders, and major energy and shipping companies, to make real-time, predictive intelligence driven decisions, with a 360° view of the maritime ecosystem and its broader impact on safety, security, finance, and business
Evolve Biosystems, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Davis, California, that focuses on developing probiotic-based biotherapeutics aimed at establishing, restoring, and maintaining a healthy human microbiome. The company specializes in addressing gut dysbiosis across all stages of life, with particular emphasis on supporting the microbiome of newborn infants. Evolve Biosystems offers both consumer-directed home use products and hospital-based solutions for neonatal intensive care units. With a discovery platform that also addresses microbiome issues in production animals, the company aims to meet various unmet clinical needs. Founded in 2011, Evolve Biosystems is committed to advancing microbiome health through innovative probiotic solutions.
Video platform showing behind-the-scenes look of sports stars based in Shanghai.
The Company provides software to improve the Smash experience for streamers, players, tournament attendees, and spectators (collectively, “General Users”) and for registered users who are tournament organizers (“Tournament Organizers”). The Company provides a platform for enabling connections between General Users and Tournament Organizers and for the collection of payments with respect to the sale of tickets, registrations, merchandise, and services for, and the solicitation of donations with respect to, events registered on the Site from General Users.
Soul Machines Limited specializes in creating emotionally responsive avatars that enhance user interactions with artificial intelligence platforms. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, the company also operates offices in major cities including San Francisco, New York, London, Tokyo, and Melbourne. Its flagship product, Digital DNA Studio, empowers users to design custom digital personas for various applications, including customer care, marketing, education, and training. By leveraging advanced technology, Soul Machines aims to redefine customer engagement and promote deeper interactivity, ultimately transforming how individuals interact with machines and brands. The company's innovative approach focuses on creating empathetic AI assistants that facilitate meaningful human-machine collaboration, enhancing overall user experiences across multiple sectors, from retail to healthcare.
Velolock designs and engineers LOCK8 - a hardware and software solution, for cost-effective and user-centric bike sharing and fleet management. LOCK8 uses GPS, GSM and Bluetooth Low Energy to connect you and your bicycle fleet, so you can manage your fleet with absolute ease, while collating big fleet data. Our goal is to accelerate the global bike sharing market; optimising existing fleets and providing cheaper, more intuitive solutions to cities and towns, as well as corporate and university campuses. Our vision, however, is to enable a vast reduction of CO2 emissions through the reduction of motor-vehicle travel in cities; to contribute to a positive shift in health and wellbeing, by making bicycle travel safer and accessible to more people; to reduce the socio-economic inequality that current public transport costs impose.
Teabox operates an online platform that specializes in delivering organic tea and tea-based products directly from the source. The company sources fresh Indian teas from renowned tea gardens in regions such as Darjeeling, Assam, the Nilgiris, and Nepal. Its product range includes various types of tea, including black, green, white, and oolong, ensuring that consumers have access to 100% fresh and organic options. Through this direct sourcing model, Teabox aims to provide high-quality tea without compromising on aroma and flavor.
Aniways Ltd. is a technology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, founded in 2012. The company specializes in a cross-platform software development kit (SDK) designed to enhance chat applications by integrating dynamic emoticons that improve user experience. This platform enables developers to introduce interactive features into their messaging services, thereby creating new revenue opportunities. By providing tools for richer and more expressive communication, Aniways caters to end users, developers, and advertisers, allowing various chat and social networking services to monetize their traffic effectively.
Aniways Ltd. is a technology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, founded in 2012. The company specializes in a cross-platform software development kit (SDK) designed to enhance chat applications by integrating dynamic emoticons that improve user experience. This platform enables developers to introduce interactive features into their messaging services, thereby creating new revenue opportunities. By providing tools for richer and more expressive communication, Aniways caters to end users, developers, and advertisers, allowing various chat and social networking services to monetize their traffic effectively.
Private Equity Round in 2013
Kaiima developed a pioneering, non-GMO, technology platform called EP™. EP™, coupled with advanced breeding programs, boosts the inherent productivity and resource usage efficiency of high-impact food and energy crops. The company collaborates with partners around the globe to develop new crop varieties, specifically suited for sustainable agriculture. Kaiima is also active in castor breeding, marketing and sales as well as high-quality vegetable variety development through its subsidiary, Top Seeds. Kaiima is headquartered in the Lower Galilee, Israel.
Medial EarlySign Ltd is a healthcare technology company based in Kfar Malal, Israel, founded in 2009. The company specializes in developing AI-driven platforms designed to enhance clinical decision-making and disease management. Its primary offerings include AlgoMarkers and AlgoAnalyzer, predictive engines that utilize basic medical information, such as blood test results and electronic medical records, to identify risks associated with critical health threats. By analyzing extensive datasets from millions of patient records, Medial EarlySign aims to deliver actionable clinical insights that enable healthcare providers to predict outcomes related to cancers, metabolic, immune, and infectious diseases. These tools empower organizations to optimize care for individuals, facilitate proactive health management, and potentially reduce healthcare costs by improving patient outcomes and resource allocation.
Discera, Inc. is a fabless analog semiconductor company that specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of silicon resonators for radio frequency (RF) and timing control applications. The company offers a range of products, including CMOS resonator-based oscillators, RF circuits, clock frequency devices, and resonator-based frequency control components. These products are utilized in various consumer and mobile electronics, such as cellular radios, cameras, MP3 players, GPS systems, disk drives, and television players, in addition to military equipment. Discera distributes its products through a network of distributors in the United States and internationally.
Sensys Networks, Inc. is a wireless technology company specializing in integrated traffic data systems and traffic management solutions. It provides a range of products including FlexMag sensors for vehicle detection, MicroRadar for bicycle detection, and technology for collecting MAC addresses from Bluetooth or Wi-Fi devices. The company also offers solutions such as FlexControl, Access Point Controller Cards, and Repeaters to manage communications and data processing for wireless sensor networks. Additionally, Sensys Networks provides SNAPS, a software solution for automated vehicle detection data processing, VIMS Analyzer for cloud-based vehicle identification, and TrafficDOT for configuration management. The company’s offerings cater to various traffic management needs, including adaptive control, parking detection, and travel time measurement. Sensys Networks serves a global customer base, with over 150 clients across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. Founded in 2003 and based in Berkeley, California, Sensys Networks operates as a subsidiary of TagMaster AB.
LED Engin, Inc. is a company based in San Jose, California, that focuses on the development, manufacturing, and sale of LED emitters, optics components, and light source modules. Founded in 2004, it offers innovative products such as the LuxiTune, a tunable white light engine, and various lenses designed for multi-color and white LEDs. Its offerings cater to a diverse range of applications, including architectural, dynamic, entertainment, horticultural, analytical, and curing lighting. The company serves designers and engineers, providing energy-efficient and compact solid-state lighting solutions that allow for versatile design possibilities. LED Engin distributes its products through direct sales channels and partners across multiple regions, including North America, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. It operates as a subsidiary of OSRAM GmbH, enhancing its capabilities in delivering high-quality lighting solutions.
Discera, Inc. is a fabless analog semiconductor company that specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of silicon resonators for radio frequency (RF) and timing control applications. The company offers a range of products, including CMOS resonator-based oscillators, RF circuits, clock frequency devices, and resonator-based frequency control components. These products are utilized in various consumer and mobile electronics, such as cellular radios, cameras, MP3 players, GPS systems, disk drives, and television players, in addition to military equipment. Discera distributes its products through a network of distributors in the United States and internationally.
Siri is a virtual personal assistant developed by Apple, initially incorporated into the iPhone starting with the 4S model. The technology was originally created by SRI International, which spun off Siri, Inc. in 2007. Siri, Inc. launched a personal assistant app in February 2010, and the company was subsequently acquired by Apple later that year. In October 2011, Apple officially introduced Siri as a feature of the iPhone 4S, enhancing user experience through voice recognition and natural language processing capabilities. Today, Siri serves as a key component of Apple's ecosystem, offering users assistance with various tasks and inquiries.
Chelsio Communications, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in high-performance networking and storage solutions. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a design center in Bengaluru, India, Chelsio develops both hardware and software to address the demands of virtualized enterprise data centers, cloud service installations, and cluster computing environments. Its product offerings include Unified Wire Ethernet network adapter cards, unified storage software, high-performance storage gateways, unified management software, and bypass cards, among others. The company also provides protocol engines and server adapters designed for convergence networks, facilitating efficient traffic management over Ethernet. Chelsio markets its products through a network of distributors, integrators, and resellers, serving customers both domestically and internationally.
SpectraLinear, Inc. is a fabless mixed signal integrated circuits company that specializes in the design, development, and marketing of timing circuits. Founded in 2006 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company offers a range of products including programmable clock generators, zero delay buffers, and electromagnetic interference reduction clocks. These products are utilized in various electronic applications across consumer, computer, and communication markets, supporting devices such as digital televisions, cameras, set-top boxes, printers, and computers. Additionally, SpectraLinear serves automotive, gaming, and industrial sectors, with operational locations in Istanbul, Bangalore, Taiwan, and Japan.
Right90 is a provider of sales forecasting and revenue performance management software, established in 2003 and based in Foster City, California. The company offers on-demand software-as-a-service solutions designed to enhance accountability within sales departments by compiling and analyzing data from various organizational branches. Right90’s offerings help identify and address challenges faced by sales executives, improve sales productivity, and provide insights into sales management and forecasting errors. Additionally, the company supports integrations with customer relationship management systems and caters to both casual users and IT professionals. Its professional services include consulting, training, and customer support, ensuring comprehensive assistance for its clients.
Sensys Networks, Inc. is a wireless technology company specializing in integrated traffic data systems and traffic management solutions. It provides a range of products including FlexMag sensors for vehicle detection, MicroRadar for bicycle detection, and technology for collecting MAC addresses from Bluetooth or Wi-Fi devices. The company also offers solutions such as FlexControl, Access Point Controller Cards, and Repeaters to manage communications and data processing for wireless sensor networks. Additionally, Sensys Networks provides SNAPS, a software solution for automated vehicle detection data processing, VIMS Analyzer for cloud-based vehicle identification, and TrafficDOT for configuration management. The company’s offerings cater to various traffic management needs, including adaptive control, parking detection, and travel time measurement. Sensys Networks serves a global customer base, with over 150 clients across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. Founded in 2003 and based in Berkeley, California, Sensys Networks operates as a subsidiary of TagMaster AB.
iWatt specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of power supply control integrated circuits (ICs). The company focuses on enhancing size, cost, and efficiency through its innovative technology. By employing patented techniques, iWatt sets a new standard in power supply performance, achieving reductions in component count that lead to lower costs and improved reliability. The firm has made significant advancements in power supply control by utilizing digital algorithms, effectively replacing traditional analog control solutions. This approach positions iWatt as a leader in the power supply industry, committed to delivering high-performance solutions.
WhiteHat Security, Inc. is a provider of application security solutions through its Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform. The company specializes in securing digital businesses by offering a range of services including Dynamic Application Security Testing, which identifies vulnerabilities in websites and web applications, and Static Application Security Testing, which scans source code for potential security issues. Additionally, it provides Mobile Application Security Testing and e-Learning resources for training purposes. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, California, WhiteHat Security serves developers, security professionals, and executives across various industries, ensuring that application security keeps pace with the rapid evolution of digital business. The company has been recognized as a leader in application security testing and operates regional offices in the United States, Europe, and Australia. As of 2019, it functions as a subsidiary of NTT Security Corporation.
Gear6 is a provider of scalable and centralized storage caching solutions designed to enhance the performance of high-growth websites. The company specializes in Memcached solutions that address the increasing demand for a dedicated web caching tier, enabling dynamic applications and content to be delivered more efficiently. By improving the scalability of web applications and databases, Gear6's solutions help organizations enhance their quality of service while simultaneously reducing infrastructure costs.
Chelsio Communications, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in high-performance networking and storage solutions. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a design center in Bengaluru, India, Chelsio develops both hardware and software to address the demands of virtualized enterprise data centers, cloud service installations, and cluster computing environments. Its product offerings include Unified Wire Ethernet network adapter cards, unified storage software, high-performance storage gateways, unified management software, and bypass cards, among others. The company also provides protocol engines and server adapters designed for convergence networks, facilitating efficient traffic management over Ethernet. Chelsio markets its products through a network of distributors, integrators, and resellers, serving customers both domestically and internationally.
PINC Solutions Corp. specializes in yard management, finished vehicle logistics, and inventory robotics. The company offers a comprehensive suite of software, hardware, and services designed to enhance supply chain efficiency by facilitating the movement of goods. Its cloud-based asset tracking platform, supported by an Internet of Things (IoT) sensor network, provides real-time visibility and actionable insights, enabling businesses to optimize their supply chain operations. PINC's solutions are utilized across various sectors, including automotive, manufacturing, retail, consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, grocery, logistics, and transportation. Founded in 2004, the company is headquartered in Union City, California.
Discera, Inc. is a fabless analog semiconductor company that specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of silicon resonators for radio frequency (RF) and timing control applications. The company offers a range of products, including CMOS resonator-based oscillators, RF circuits, clock frequency devices, and resonator-based frequency control components. These products are utilized in various consumer and mobile electronics, such as cellular radios, cameras, MP3 players, GPS systems, disk drives, and television players, in addition to military equipment. Discera distributes its products through a network of distributors in the United States and internationally.
Identity Engines (idEngines) develops identity-based solutions for securing enterprise networks. It offers Ignition server, a network identity management device to centralize, streamline, and secure access across the network. The company also offers Ignition Portal that provides Web authentication capability to support network access control for various guest and visitor device types, operating systems, and browsers; Ignition Posture that provides endpoint posture checking; Ignition Guest Manager that secures network services for vendors and partners; and Ignition AutoConnect, an automated solution to streamline secure wireless and wired deployments. idEngines was acquired by Avaya Inc/Nortel Networks in December of 2008, and is now part of Extreme Networks through Extreme's acquisition of Avaya's enterprise networking business.
Identity Engines (idEngines) develops identity-based solutions for securing enterprise networks. It offers Ignition server, a network identity management device to centralize, streamline, and secure access across the network. The company also offers Ignition Portal that provides Web authentication capability to support network access control for various guest and visitor device types, operating systems, and browsers; Ignition Posture that provides endpoint posture checking; Ignition Guest Manager that secures network services for vendors and partners; and Ignition AutoConnect, an automated solution to streamline secure wireless and wired deployments. idEngines was acquired by Avaya Inc/Nortel Networks in December of 2008, and is now part of Extreme Networks through Extreme's acquisition of Avaya's enterprise networking business.
Applied MicroStructures Inc. (AMST) designs and manufactures Molecular Vapor Deposition (MVDÂ) tools: a breakthrough proprietary nanotechnology that enables the growth of ultra-thin films with a wide range of functionalities. These films are deposited in a vacuum chamber at low temperatures on a broad spectrum of substrates.
Alignent Software, Inc. specializes in collaborative roadmapping software solutions tailored for various industries, including aerospace and defense, industrial manufacturing, communications and electronics, government and military, and medical devices. Its primary products are Vision Strategist, which enables users to input product and technology information and visualize it as a multi-dimensional roadmap, and Vision Reporter, which facilitates the export of roadmap data for presentations, planning analysis, and advanced calculations. Additionally, the company offers Roadmap Interchange to assist organizations in sharing strategic planning information. Founded in 2001 and based in Carlsbad, California, Alignent Software was previously known as Strateva Software before rebranding in 2004. The company is a subsidiary of Sopheon plc.
Provider of 3G mobile optimization solutions. The company offers mobile broadband optimization solutions to wireless carriers and enterprises worldwide. Its carrier-grade solutions are designed to maximize network efficiency and deliver mobile user experience available for both data and multimedia applications.
Chelsio Communications, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in high-performance networking and storage solutions. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a design center in Bengaluru, India, Chelsio develops both hardware and software to address the demands of virtualized enterprise data centers, cloud service installations, and cluster computing environments. Its product offerings include Unified Wire Ethernet network adapter cards, unified storage software, high-performance storage gateways, unified management software, and bypass cards, among others. The company also provides protocol engines and server adapters designed for convergence networks, facilitating efficient traffic management over Ethernet. Chelsio markets its products through a network of distributors, integrators, and resellers, serving customers both domestically and internationally.
Nucore Technology is a developer of digital and analog imaging devices for cameras and video cameras. The company has 72 employees. Nucore Technology, founded in May 1997, has undergone five rounds of equity financing amounting to US$84 million, the company's Web site says.
Golden Gate Technology, Inc. (GGT) develops electronics design software tools that address the advanced design requirements of low-power integrated circuits (ICs). Leading semiconductor companies use GGT software to create multi-million-gate back-end physical designs on time and at spec. GGT's products enable design engineers to reduce IC power consumption and improve power management without sacrificing chip performance and integrity. GGT is headquartered in San Jose, Calif.
OnStation (formerly CarStation.com ) is an online customer relationship management (CRM) solutions for enterprises in the automotive service industry, is redefining the way companies in the $132 billion market manage their customers. OnStation's online CRM solutions enable enterprises to improve profitability by stimulating increased customer visits, spending, loyalty and satisfaction
Applied MicroStructures Inc. (AMST) designs and manufactures Molecular Vapor Deposition (MVDÂ) tools: a breakthrough proprietary nanotechnology that enables the growth of ultra-thin films with a wide range of functionalities. These films are deposited in a vacuum chamber at low temperatures on a broad spectrum of substrates.
iWatt specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of power supply control integrated circuits (ICs). The company focuses on enhancing size, cost, and efficiency through its innovative technology. By employing patented techniques, iWatt sets a new standard in power supply performance, achieving reductions in component count that lead to lower costs and improved reliability. The firm has made significant advancements in power supply control by utilizing digital algorithms, effectively replacing traditional analog control solutions. This approach positions iWatt as a leader in the power supply industry, committed to delivering high-performance solutions.
Nucore Technology is a developer of digital and analog imaging devices for cameras and video cameras. The company has 72 employees. Nucore Technology, founded in May 1997, has undergone five rounds of equity financing amounting to US$84 million, the company's Web site says.
Chelsio Communications, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in high-performance networking and storage solutions. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a design center in Bengaluru, India, Chelsio develops both hardware and software to address the demands of virtualized enterprise data centers, cloud service installations, and cluster computing environments. Its product offerings include Unified Wire Ethernet network adapter cards, unified storage software, high-performance storage gateways, unified management software, and bypass cards, among others. The company also provides protocol engines and server adapters designed for convergence networks, facilitating efficient traffic management over Ethernet. Chelsio markets its products through a network of distributors, integrators, and resellers, serving customers both domestically and internationally.
iWatt specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of power supply control integrated circuits (ICs). The company focuses on enhancing size, cost, and efficiency through its innovative technology. By employing patented techniques, iWatt sets a new standard in power supply performance, achieving reductions in component count that lead to lower costs and improved reliability. The firm has made significant advancements in power supply control by utilizing digital algorithms, effectively replacing traditional analog control solutions. This approach positions iWatt as a leader in the power supply industry, committed to delivering high-performance solutions.
Nucore Technology is a developer of digital and analog imaging devices for cameras and video cameras. The company has 72 employees. Nucore Technology, founded in May 1997, has undergone five rounds of equity financing amounting to US$84 million, the company's Web site says.
mDiversity
Series B in 2000
The radio link is the barrier to expansion for wireless communications. Manufacturers need to enhance the spectrum efficiency – capacity, coverage and data rate – by migrating to the highest performance infrastructure. Macrodiversity increases the spectrum efficiency of wireless networks by having a cellular terminal simultaneously communicate with multiple access points. mDiversity's patented distributed architecture and proprietary software enables – for the first time – a cost effective implementation of macrodiversity Founded in early 1999, mDiversity has attracted leading veterans from the wireless community to its management team to spearhead the development of a complete solution for second and third generation (3G) wireless networks. The company is privately held and has raised over $11 million to date. mDiversity has over 30 employees and is based in San Jose, California. mDiversity is breaking down the cost-barriers of macrodiversity with its vision for a complete solution based on an open architecture and industry standards. mDiversity’s proprietary software with a distributed architecture supports a wide range of industry standards such as GSM, TDMA, EDGE, and 3G wide-band CDMA, providing a flexible, scalable solution. mDiversity’s product implementation increases the radio link efficiency, translating into benefits such as: decreasing mobile transmit power by as much as 94%; reducing dropped calls; increasing capacity and data rate by over 100%; expanding coverage by up to 300%.
NativeMinds specializes in integrated self-service solutions known as virtual representatives, or vReps. These vReps enhance online customer interactions by serving as a single, interactive interface for addressing inquiries through natural language dialogue. By consolidating various support channels—such as search functions, contact options, and FAQs—into one platform, NativeMinds enables organizations to improve customer satisfaction while reducing maintenance and support costs. Their software and services are designed to efficiently handle product and service inquiries, streamlining the customer experience in a digital environment.
Nucore Technology is a developer of digital and analog imaging devices for cameras and video cameras. The company has 72 employees. Nucore Technology, founded in May 1997, has undergone five rounds of equity financing amounting to US$84 million, the company's Web site says.