Hyde Park Venture Partners

Hyde Park Venture Partners is a venture capital firm established in 2011 and based in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, particularly in seed and series A funding rounds, targeting high-growth technology companies. Its investment focus includes sectors such as software-as-a-service, technology-enabled services, consumer marketplaces, and healthcare IT. While it primarily concentrates on startups in the Midwest, particularly in cities like Toronto, Atlanta, and Chicago, it also considers companies outside the region if they have a graduate from The University of Chicago in an executive management role. Hyde Park Venture Partners typically invests between $0.1 million and $2.5 million, actively engaging in mentoring portfolio companies on product development and business strategy. The firm often co-invests with Hyde Park Angels, demonstrating its commitment to supporting early-stage ventures.

Gregory Barnes

Managing Partner

Greg Barnes

Partner

Carlos Covarrubias

Senior Associate

Jackie DiMonte

Associate

James R. Gagnard

Venture Partner

Victoria Leon

Vice President

Dawn Nguyen

Associate

Alisa Vass

Partner and Chief Administrative Officer

Allison Weil Lechnir

Partner

Ira Weiss

Founder and Partner

Past deals in Midwestern US

Out Of Office

Seed Round in 2022
Out Of Office is a travel app for people to discover and share travel recommendations and restaurants with friends. The platform allows travelers to plan, discover and explore trendy hotspots, book hotels, and reserve tables, enabling travelers to find safe, flexible, curated accommodation via an easy-to-use and intuitive platform.

LandscapeHub

Series A in 2022
LandscapeHub is dedicated to streamlining the B2B procurement process in the Landscaping Industry. Buyers and suppliers increase efficiency, expand their networks and gain valuable market knowledge and insights by using LandscapeHub.LandscapeHub is a digital, B2B marketplace connecting buyers and suppliers within a central online platform.LandscapeHub represents quality suppliers across the country, aggregating their available inventory and pricing, empowering buyers with a “one stop shop” buying experience.

Leap

Series B in 2022
Leap Services, Inc. operates a retail-as-a-service platform designed to support consumer brands in establishing their physical store presence. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chicago, the company facilitates store development and operations by providing the necessary infrastructure, including physical space, staffing, and technology management. Leap's platform aims to enhance the retail experience by creating a seamless, omnichannel environment that caters to customer preferences. The company manages retail locations in major cities such as New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, and Miami, positioning itself as a key player in transforming the retail landscape for high-growth brands.

Certiverse

Seed Round in 2022
pValue Inc. offers develops online test development platform for certification exams. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Leap

Series B in 2022
Leap Services, Inc. operates a retail-as-a-service platform designed to support consumer brands in establishing their physical store presence. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chicago, the company facilitates store development and operations by providing the necessary infrastructure, including physical space, staffing, and technology management. Leap's platform aims to enhance the retail experience by creating a seamless, omnichannel environment that caters to customer preferences. The company manages retail locations in major cities such as New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, and Miami, positioning itself as a key player in transforming the retail landscape for high-growth brands.

FactoryFix

Series A in 2022
FactoryFix is a platform based in Chicago, Illinois, that connects manufacturing companies with a network of qualified skilled workers, including engineers, machinists, and maintenance technicians. Founded in 2015, FactoryFix offers a managed marketplace that streamlines the hiring process for full-time and part-time positions, as well as contract and temporary roles. The platform not only provides access to vetted labor resources but also includes tools for generating job listings, vetting candidates, and offering salary insights. By facilitating connections between manufacturers and skilled labor, FactoryFix enhances the efficiency of workforce management in the manufacturing sector.

HData

Seed Round in 2021
HData, Inc. is a provider of regulatory technology (RegTech) solutions designed to support data companies in scaling their services for government regulators, regulated enterprises, and investors. Established in 2018 and based in Joliet, Illinois, the company focuses on transforming traditional regulatory activities such as compliance, reporting, and regulatory analysis through innovative technologies. HData develops a comprehensive platform that integrates solutions for both regulators and enterprises, facilitating a more efficient interface between the public and private sectors. The company also offers strategic counsel and relationship management services to assist clients in identifying growth opportunities within the regulatory landscape. The founder and CEO, Hudson Hollister, has a background in advocating for government data reforms, including contributions to the DATA Act of 2014.

InvestNext

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of investment management platform designed to transform real estate investment management and investor relations. The company's intuitive investment management platform features the ability to streamline administrative processes, and manage CRM and offers risk assessment, reporting, fundraising, digitizing client onboarding services, and real-time insights for optimized decision-making, enabling real estate investment firms to operate more effectively and provide greater transparency to their investors while focusing on growing their business.

ShipBob

Series E in 2021
ShipBob, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, offers an online shipping and fulfillment platform tailored for small e-commerce businesses. The company provides an end-to-end solution that includes warehousing, order fulfillment, and shipping services, enabling direct-to-consumer brands to deliver packages in 1-2 business days. ShipBob's technology integrates with various e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Amazon, and eBay, facilitating streamlined order and inventory management, customer communication, and predictive analytics. Additionally, ShipBob aggregates shipment services from major carriers like FedEx, UPS, and USPS, and offers features such as a smartphone application for scheduling pickups and tracking shipments. With a network of fulfillment centers across the United States, including a warehouse in Dallas, Texas, ShipBob aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chain operations for online merchants.

Market Wagon

Seed Round in 2021
Market Wagon, Inc. operates an online platform that connects farmers and food producers directly with consumers, facilitating the sale of a wide range of products including produce, eggs, cheese, meat, snacks, soups, baked goods, and ready-to-eat meals. Established in 2016 and based in Carmel, Indiana, the company serves several locations including Indianapolis, Lafayette, Evansville, and Kokomo, providing delivery services to homes and businesses. By offering comprehensive e-commerce solutions, inventory management, and logistics support, Market Wagon enables local food producers to focus on their farming while efficiently reaching customers in their communities.

Certiverse

Seed Round in 2021
pValue Inc. offers develops online test development platform for certification exams. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

FairX

Series B in 2021
CFTC- regulated futures exchange to offer smaller, simpler, more accessible futures for active individual investors.

PreFlight

Seed Round in 2021
PreFlight HQ, founded in 2018 and based in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, specializes in software testing and quality assurance services. The company offers a range of testing solutions, including system structural, behavioral, and automated testing. PreFlight's platform enables businesses to enhance the quality of their IT solutions by automating the testing process directly in the browser. Users can record their tests as if conducting manual testing, and subsequently repeat these tests automatically, either on-demand or according to a schedule, without requiring any technical expertise. This approach streamlines the testing process, allowing organizations to create greater value through improved software quality.

Malomo

Seed Round in 2021
Malomo, Inc. is an information technology company based in Indianapolis, Indiana, that specializes in shipment marketing for e-commerce businesses. Established in 2018, Malomo has developed a platform that transforms the shipment tracking experience into a marketing channel, allowing e-commerce brands to enhance customer engagement and drive revenue. The platform facilitates communication by enabling brands to send tracking information and branded content directly to customers, creating a more personalized experience. By integrating with customers' e-commerce sites and shipping providers, Malomo helps businesses improve customer retention and loyalty while simplifying the tracking process.

FourKites

Series D in 2021
FourKites, Inc. develops software platform for freight brokers and shippers to streamline their operations. It offers a real-time tracking platform for shippers, carriers, third party logistics companies, and freight brokers; BackHaul Management, a solution that identifies details about the window in which deadhead miles could potentially occur; and CarrierLink, a solution that helps brokers and owner-operators sync up in real time. FourKites, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

K4 Mobility Inc.

Venture Round in 2021
K4 Mobility Inc. specializes in providing broadband internet services to the maritime industry, focusing on yachts and large ships. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company has developed a proprietary digital platform that employs software algorithms to identify the most suitable internet networks from both satellite and terrestrial sources. This platform enables ship captains to manage bandwidth effectively between crew members and yacht owners, ensuring reliable internet connectivity whether the vessels are in port or at sea. K4 Mobility aims to enhance the digital experience for maritime users by delivering consistent and robust internet access.

NestEgg

Series A in 2020
NestEgg Online, Inc. is a property management software company founded in 2017 and based in Chicago, Illinois. The platform is designed for rental property owners, offering features such as property maintenance coordination, rent collection, and tenant-finding services. It provides users with on-demand access to expert assistance, allowing them to efficiently manage their properties while saving time and reducing costs through maintenance services from trusted professionals at discounted rates. NestEgg aims to empower independent landlords by automating administrative tasks and enhancing cash flow, ensuring that property owners can maintain their assets effectively and streamline their operations.

Upfront

Series B in 2020
Upfront Healthcare Services, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in designing and developing a data analytics platform aimed at improving the ambulatory experience for patients. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on optimizing how physician practices schedule and allocate resources, thereby enhancing patient engagement and outcomes. The platform, known as Care Traffic Control, automates care navigation, helping to direct patients to appropriate care options within the health system. It leverages advanced analytics, personalized content, and strategic calls-to-action to create a tailored digital experience for each patient. By integrating various data types, including demographics, billing, scheduling, and claims data, Upfront aims to increase operational efficiency and minimize wasted appointment efforts, ultimately benefiting both healthcare providers and patients.

Malomo

Seed Round in 2020
Malomo, Inc. is an information technology company based in Indianapolis, Indiana, that specializes in shipment marketing for e-commerce businesses. Established in 2018, Malomo has developed a platform that transforms the shipment tracking experience into a marketing channel, allowing e-commerce brands to enhance customer engagement and drive revenue. The platform facilitates communication by enabling brands to send tracking information and branded content directly to customers, creating a more personalized experience. By integrating with customers' e-commerce sites and shipping providers, Malomo helps businesses improve customer retention and loyalty while simplifying the tracking process.

Malomo

Seed Round in 2020
Malomo, Inc. is an information technology company based in Indianapolis, Indiana, that specializes in shipment marketing for e-commerce businesses. Established in 2018, Malomo has developed a platform that transforms the shipment tracking experience into a marketing channel, allowing e-commerce brands to enhance customer engagement and drive revenue. The platform facilitates communication by enabling brands to send tracking information and branded content directly to customers, creating a more personalized experience. By integrating with customers' e-commerce sites and shipping providers, Malomo helps businesses improve customer retention and loyalty while simplifying the tracking process.

ShipBob

Series D in 2020
ShipBob, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, offers an online shipping and fulfillment platform tailored for small e-commerce businesses. The company provides an end-to-end solution that includes warehousing, order fulfillment, and shipping services, enabling direct-to-consumer brands to deliver packages in 1-2 business days. ShipBob's technology integrates with various e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Amazon, and eBay, facilitating streamlined order and inventory management, customer communication, and predictive analytics. Additionally, ShipBob aggregates shipment services from major carriers like FedEx, UPS, and USPS, and offers features such as a smartphone application for scheduling pickups and tracking shipments. With a network of fulfillment centers across the United States, including a warehouse in Dallas, Texas, ShipBob aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chain operations for online merchants.

FairX

Series B in 2020
CFTC- regulated futures exchange to offer smaller, simpler, more accessible futures for active individual investors.

SteadyMD

Series A in 2020
SteadyMD, Inc. is a telehealth company based in St. Louis, Missouri, providing online primary care services across the United States. Founded in 2016, the company connects patients with doctors through its platform, allowing for telehealth consultations focused on various medical conditions, dietary preferences, and lifestyle choices. Utilizing a proprietary Matching Engine, SteadyMD pairs members with doctors based on hundreds of attributes to foster long-term relationships. The platform offers services in primary care, functional medicine, pediatric care, and employer health solutions, and is licensed to operate in all 50 states. Patients can conveniently communicate with their doctors via text, phone, or video chat, while the medical team manages health records, referrals to specialists, and coordination of tests and procedures, ensuring comprehensive and personalized care.

PartySlate

Venture Round in 2020
PartySlate, Inc. operates a website for event professionals worldwide. Its platform enables users to browse, search, and save event ideas for weddings, fundraisers, mitzvahs, birthdays, milestones, holidays, corporate events, etc. posted by event professionals; and provides images from decor companies, event planners, caterers, photographers, venues, entertainers, and more. The company also connects users with event professionals. PartySlate, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Leap

Venture Round in 2020
Leap Services, Inc. operates a retail-as-a-service platform designed to support consumer brands in establishing their physical store presence. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chicago, the company facilitates store development and operations by providing the necessary infrastructure, including physical space, staffing, and technology management. Leap's platform aims to enhance the retail experience by creating a seamless, omnichannel environment that caters to customer preferences. The company manages retail locations in major cities such as New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, and Miami, positioning itself as a key player in transforming the retail landscape for high-growth brands.

Clinician Nexus

Seed Round in 2019
Clinician Nexus Inc. is a Minneapolis-based company that has developed an online platform aimed at improving clinical rotation management for hospitals, clinics, and medical students. The Clinician Nexus platform connects students with clinical sites and educational institutions, facilitating access to essential clinical experiences for future healthcare professionals. It allows clinical sites to manage their rotation capacities effectively and helps students find available clinical opportunities. Established in 2016, the company focuses on creating a transparent and user-friendly experience that enhances the management of clinical rotations, thereby supporting the development of a skilled healthcare workforce.

VNDLY

Series B in 2019
VNDLY, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a cloud-based vendor management platform aimed at managing the non-employee workforce of organizations. Founded in 2017 and based in Mason, Ohio, VNDLY's platform facilitates the entire engagement lifecycle of non-employees, encompassing talent acquisition, training, payment, and offboarding. It features four key modules: contingent workforce management, statement of work management, independent contractor compliance, and total talent acquisition. The platform streamlines the sourcing and acquisition processes from various channels, including staffing agencies and job boards, enabling businesses to enhance their return on investment, hire quality talent, and automate workflows from job requisition to closure. VNDLY primarily serves Fortune 500 companies, managed service providers, and vendors, providing comprehensive solutions that simplify implementation and management of external workforces.

FairX

Series A in 2019
CFTC- regulated futures exchange to offer smaller, simpler, more accessible futures for active individual investors.

Clinc

Series B in 2019
Clinc, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software applications, primarily focused on creating advanced conversational AI platforms. The technology enables enterprises to build sophisticated virtual assistants capable of understanding and responding to user input with a high degree of accuracy. Unlike traditional speech-to-text systems, Clinc's platform analyzes various factors such as wording, sentiment, intent, tone of voice, and contextual information to provide nuanced responses. This approach is powered by cutting-edge machine learning and deep neural networks, which allow the system to continually enhance its knowledge base with each interaction. Originally founded in 2015 as Clarity Lab Inc., Clinc serves multiple industries, including banking, automotive, gaming, and healthcare, and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Fast Radius

Series B in 2019
Fast Radius, Inc. specializes in additive manufacturing solutions, offering a comprehensive range of services that include application discovery, product design and testing, production-grade manufacturing, and global fulfillment. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company utilizes advanced 3D printing technologies for both plastic and metal, alongside CNC machining and injection molding capabilities. Fast Radius also provides services such as reverse engineering and works with select global providers to enhance its production capacity. By leveraging its On-Demand Production Platform, Fast Radius aims to deliver rapid quotes and production while ensuring high quality, thereby facilitating the development of new products and optimizing supply chain solutions for its clients.

Malomo

Seed Round in 2019
Malomo, Inc. is an information technology company based in Indianapolis, Indiana, that specializes in shipment marketing for e-commerce businesses. Established in 2018, Malomo has developed a platform that transforms the shipment tracking experience into a marketing channel, allowing e-commerce brands to enhance customer engagement and drive revenue. The platform facilitates communication by enabling brands to send tracking information and branded content directly to customers, creating a more personalized experience. By integrating with customers' e-commerce sites and shipping providers, Malomo helps businesses improve customer retention and loyalty while simplifying the tracking process.

VNDLY

Series A in 2019
VNDLY, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a cloud-based vendor management platform aimed at managing the non-employee workforce of organizations. Founded in 2017 and based in Mason, Ohio, VNDLY's platform facilitates the entire engagement lifecycle of non-employees, encompassing talent acquisition, training, payment, and offboarding. It features four key modules: contingent workforce management, statement of work management, independent contractor compliance, and total talent acquisition. The platform streamlines the sourcing and acquisition processes from various channels, including staffing agencies and job boards, enabling businesses to enhance their return on investment, hire quality talent, and automate workflows from job requisition to closure. VNDLY primarily serves Fortune 500 companies, managed service providers, and vendors, providing comprehensive solutions that simplify implementation and management of external workforces.

FourKites

Series C in 2019
FourKites, Inc. develops software platform for freight brokers and shippers to streamline their operations. It offers a real-time tracking platform for shippers, carriers, third party logistics companies, and freight brokers; BackHaul Management, a solution that identifies details about the window in which deadhead miles could potentially occur; and CarrierLink, a solution that helps brokers and owner-operators sync up in real time. FourKites, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

PartySlate

Seed Round in 2019
PartySlate, Inc. operates a website for event professionals worldwide. Its platform enables users to browse, search, and save event ideas for weddings, fundraisers, mitzvahs, birthdays, milestones, holidays, corporate events, etc. posted by event professionals; and provides images from decor companies, event planners, caterers, photographers, venues, entertainers, and more. The company also connects users with event professionals. PartySlate, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Truss

Series A in 2019
Truss Holdings, Inc. develops and operates an online commercial real estate (CRE) tech platform. It helps small and medium businesses find, tour and lease office, co-working, industrial, and retail space. The company’ platform uses machine learning to help find properties that best fit a company’s needs. It allows businesses in virtually tour the listings, negotiate price, and sign lease documents all on its site. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

chowly

Series A in 2018
Chowly Inc., founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in software solutions that integrate third-party online ordering platforms with restaurant point of sale (POS) systems. The company connects various online ordering services, including Grubhub, UberEats, DoorDash, and Caviar, to streamline restaurant operations. By providing these integrations, Chowly aims to enhance efficiency, reduce staffing costs, and minimize errors, ultimately increasing revenue for restaurants. The company is committed to delivering affordable technology-based solutions tailored for the restaurant industry.

Sigstr

Venture Round in 2018
Sigstr, Inc. develops a cloud-based email signature marketing application. It offers Sigstr, a platform that gives marketers the ability to target their top contacts and accounts with relevant ads where they're spending their time. The company’s platform also helps companies to get more out of their employee email by turning it into a channel that understands and engages their important audiences. Sigstr, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. As of December 17, 2019, Sigstr, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Terminus Software, LLC.

ShipBob

Series C in 2018
ShipBob, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, offers an online shipping and fulfillment platform tailored for small e-commerce businesses. The company provides an end-to-end solution that includes warehousing, order fulfillment, and shipping services, enabling direct-to-consumer brands to deliver packages in 1-2 business days. ShipBob's technology integrates with various e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Amazon, and eBay, facilitating streamlined order and inventory management, customer communication, and predictive analytics. Additionally, ShipBob aggregates shipment services from major carriers like FedEx, UPS, and USPS, and offers features such as a smartphone application for scheduling pickups and tracking shipments. With a network of fulfillment centers across the United States, including a warehouse in Dallas, Texas, ShipBob aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chain operations for online merchants.

Clear Software

Series A in 2018
Clear Software, LLC is focused on simplifying and streamlining employee interactions with enterprise software, particularly SAP solutions. Founded in 2012 and based in Zionsville, Indiana, the company offers solutions such as ClearUI, a web application that integrates multiple SAP business processes into a single interface, enhancing daily workflows. Additionally, ClearXL is an Excel-based tool that facilitates data uploads to SAP. Clear Software's intelligent automation platform extends technology investments by enabling organizations to optimize core business processes across various applications, including SAP, OracleEBS, and Salesforce. The platform supports automation of tasks ranging from simple actions to complex, end-to-end processes, ultimately helping clients reduce errors and improve operational efficiency.

Zipnosis

Series B in 2018
Zipnosis, Inc. operates a virtual healthcare platform that connects patients with clinicians through phone and video interviews. The company specializes in online diagnosis, triage, and telehealth, providing device-agnostic virtual care that enhances patient choice and convenience while improving efficiency for healthcare providers. In addition to virtual consultations, Zipnosis offers a ZipTicket, which serves as a healthcare boarding pass, granting patients access to clinics for in-person assessments or lab tests. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Zipnosis collaborates with strategic partners to advance its mission of delivering accessible and efficient healthcare solutions.

Provi

Seed Round in 2018
Provi is a Chicago-based company that operates a platform designed to streamline the ordering process in the alcohol beverage industry. Established in 2016, it serves bars, restaurants, and retailers by facilitating direct orders from various alcohol distributors through a centralized system. This platform simplifies operations by enabling users to place orders for spirits, wine, and beer with a single click, thereby improving efficiency and reducing errors. Provi empowers thousands of buyers, distributors, and brands to make informed business decisions while accessing a diverse selection of craft beverages at competitive prices. By providing features such as order tracking and analytics, Provi helps its customers save time and money in the complex process of wholesale alcohol transactions.

Fixer

Series A in 2018
Fixer is headache-free home repair. Customers book a skilled, experienced Fixer for any kind of home maintenance issue - confirming the hourly rate, estimate, and date + time online in seconds. The Fixer team handles any number of tasks big or small, often in just one visit. Quick, easy, finished. Fixer is a public benefit corp committed to providing training, certification and sustainable career paths for men and women in home repair and building trades.

DemandJump

Series A in 2018
DemandJump Inc. operates a marketing intelligence software platform that provides valuable insights for marketers by leveraging both online and offline data. The platform encompasses tools such as Traffic Cloud, which analyzes traffic networks and user flows to determine effective sources, influencers, and content that drive qualified traffic and revenue for brands. Additionally, the company offers Account-Based Attribution, allowing marketing and sales teams to assess the revenue impact of various touchpoints. Founded in 2015 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, DemandJump aims to uncover new growth opportunities and enhance customer acquisition by utilizing artificial intelligence to provide a comprehensive view of competitive digital data and market behavior. This approach enables marketers to make informed decisions, optimize their marketing spend, and ultimately increase revenue.

LandscapeHub

Seed Round in 2018
LandscapeHub is dedicated to streamlining the B2B procurement process in the Landscaping Industry. Buyers and suppliers increase efficiency, expand their networks and gain valuable market knowledge and insights by using LandscapeHub.LandscapeHub is a digital, B2B marketplace connecting buyers and suppliers within a central online platform.LandscapeHub represents quality suppliers across the country, aggregating their available inventory and pricing, empowering buyers with a “one stop shop” buying experience.

SteadyMD

Seed Round in 2018
SteadyMD, Inc. is a telehealth company based in St. Louis, Missouri, providing online primary care services across the United States. Founded in 2016, the company connects patients with doctors through its platform, allowing for telehealth consultations focused on various medical conditions, dietary preferences, and lifestyle choices. Utilizing a proprietary Matching Engine, SteadyMD pairs members with doctors based on hundreds of attributes to foster long-term relationships. The platform offers services in primary care, functional medicine, pediatric care, and employer health solutions, and is licensed to operate in all 50 states. Patients can conveniently communicate with their doctors via text, phone, or video chat, while the medical team manages health records, referrals to specialists, and coordination of tests and procedures, ensuring comprehensive and personalized care.

FourKites

Series B in 2018
FourKites, Inc. develops software platform for freight brokers and shippers to streamline their operations. It offers a real-time tracking platform for shippers, carriers, third party logistics companies, and freight brokers; BackHaul Management, a solution that identifies details about the window in which deadhead miles could potentially occur; and CarrierLink, a solution that helps brokers and owner-operators sync up in real time. FourKites, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Zylo

Series A in 2018
Zylo, Inc. operates a software-as-a-service (SaaS) management platform that helps enterprises and technology brands manage their cloud-based applications effectively. Founded in 2015 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Zylo's platform provides users with visibility into their SaaS applications, usage, and expenditures. It enables organizations to discover all applications, manage licenses, and build renewal calendars, while also facilitating IT collaboration and cost containment. By offering insights into hidden employee spending and SaaS utilization, Zylo empowers clients to optimize their SaaS investments, manage contract renewals, and gather specific feedback, ultimately unlocking the full potential of their SaaS portfolios.

Fast Radius

Series A in 2017
Fast Radius, Inc. specializes in additive manufacturing solutions, offering a comprehensive range of services that include application discovery, product design and testing, production-grade manufacturing, and global fulfillment. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company utilizes advanced 3D printing technologies for both plastic and metal, alongside CNC machining and injection molding capabilities. Fast Radius also provides services such as reverse engineering and works with select global providers to enhance its production capacity. By leveraging its On-Demand Production Platform, Fast Radius aims to deliver rapid quotes and production while ensuring high quality, thereby facilitating the development of new products and optimizing supply chain solutions for its clients.

Sigstr

Series A in 2017
Sigstr, Inc. develops a cloud-based email signature marketing application. It offers Sigstr, a platform that gives marketers the ability to target their top contacts and accounts with relevant ads where they're spending their time. The company’s platform also helps companies to get more out of their employee email by turning it into a channel that understands and engages their important audiences. Sigstr, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. As of December 17, 2019, Sigstr, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Terminus Software, LLC.

Vid Grid

Seed Round in 2017
Ilos Videos are a group of 12 full-time employees who work hard and are good friends along the way. ilos is an online screen recording platform that allows you to record, share, and organize your videos in one place. With cloud-storage, ilos is the simplest and fastest way to record your screen and share it with the people who need it.

Vibenomics

Seed Round in 2017
Vibenomics provides location-based businesses and connected cities with Audio Experience Software (AES) to manage background music, scheduled messaging, live announcements, and out-of-home (OOH) advertising. Vibenomics is based in Indianapolis, Indiana and was founded in 2016 by Brent Oakley, Adam Ritz, and Nathan Miller.

ShipBob

Series B in 2017
ShipBob, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, offers an online shipping and fulfillment platform tailored for small e-commerce businesses. The company provides an end-to-end solution that includes warehousing, order fulfillment, and shipping services, enabling direct-to-consumer brands to deliver packages in 1-2 business days. ShipBob's technology integrates with various e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Amazon, and eBay, facilitating streamlined order and inventory management, customer communication, and predictive analytics. Additionally, ShipBob aggregates shipment services from major carriers like FedEx, UPS, and USPS, and offers features such as a smartphone application for scheduling pickups and tracking shipments. With a network of fulfillment centers across the United States, including a warehouse in Dallas, Texas, ShipBob aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chain operations for online merchants.

Upfront

Series A in 2017
Upfront Healthcare Services, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in designing and developing a data analytics platform aimed at improving the ambulatory experience for patients. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on optimizing how physician practices schedule and allocate resources, thereby enhancing patient engagement and outcomes. The platform, known as Care Traffic Control, automates care navigation, helping to direct patients to appropriate care options within the health system. It leverages advanced analytics, personalized content, and strategic calls-to-action to create a tailored digital experience for each patient. By integrating various data types, including demographics, billing, scheduling, and claims data, Upfront aims to increase operational efficiency and minimize wasted appointment efforts, ultimately benefiting both healthcare providers and patients.

Precognitive Inc

Seed Round in 2017
Precognitive, Inc. specializes in developing fraud prevention solutions, integrating device intelligence and advanced behavioral analytics with a real-time decision engine. Founded in 2016 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers its flagship product, Adaptive-ID, which assesses devices in real-time, enhancing its tracking capabilities based on device type, connection, and historical interactions. Precognitive's technology is designed to serve various sectors, including banking and FinTech, travel and entertainment, and e-commerce. As of January 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of ShopRunner, Inc.

Rambl

Seed Round in 2017
Rambl is a company that focuses on enhancing communication efficiency through its mobile voice-to-text application. This application is designed to transform phone calls into productive follow-ups and notes, streamlining the process for users. By automatically providing call details, suggested follow-ups, and relevant notes, Rambl ensures that users are well-prepared for subsequent conversations. The app's features include search capabilities and the organization of related phone call notes, which facilitate improved call performance visibility and a fully integrated CRM dialing experience. Through these innovations, Rambl aims to optimize the way individuals manage their communication and follow-up tasks.

Pear Deck

Venture Round in 2017
Pear Deck, Inc. is a software company focused on enhancing the educational experience through interactive learning solutions. Established in 2014 and based in Iowa City, Iowa, Pear Deck enables teachers to create engaging presentations that are displayed simultaneously on projectors and student devices. This platform allows educators to build interactive slides that prompt student responses, which are then visualized in real-time on the teacher's dashboard. By facilitating immediate feedback and collective discussions, Pear Deck fosters active participation and helps educators assess student understanding effectively. The company operates as a subsidiary of Liminex, Inc. since November 2020, continuing to support schools in optimizing their 1:1 educational programs.

PartySlate

Seed Round in 2017
PartySlate, Inc. operates a website for event professionals worldwide. Its platform enables users to browse, search, and save event ideas for weddings, fundraisers, mitzvahs, birthdays, milestones, holidays, corporate events, etc. posted by event professionals; and provides images from decor companies, event planners, caterers, photographers, venues, entertainers, and more. The company also connects users with event professionals. PartySlate, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Clinc

Series A in 2017
Clinc, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software applications, primarily focused on creating advanced conversational AI platforms. The technology enables enterprises to build sophisticated virtual assistants capable of understanding and responding to user input with a high degree of accuracy. Unlike traditional speech-to-text systems, Clinc's platform analyzes various factors such as wording, sentiment, intent, tone of voice, and contextual information to provide nuanced responses. This approach is powered by cutting-edge machine learning and deep neural networks, which allow the system to continually enhance its knowledge base with each interaction. Originally founded in 2015 as Clarity Lab Inc., Clinc serves multiple industries, including banking, automotive, gaming, and healthcare, and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

FarmLogs

Series C in 2017
Their mission is to help bring farmers the future of farming. They challenge what is possible and invent new ways of applying cutting-edge technology to the world's oldest and most foundational industry. Farmers are the core of agriculture and they help them use technology to be more successful. Farmer success is their success. They will never make a decision that doesn't benefit farmers. Their world depends on agriculture. By making farming more efficient and helping farmers grow more using less, they have the opportunity to make a massive positive impact. And, they've brought together a world-class team to make it happen.

Provi

Seed Round in 2016
Provi is a Chicago-based company that operates a platform designed to streamline the ordering process in the alcohol beverage industry. Established in 2016, it serves bars, restaurants, and retailers by facilitating direct orders from various alcohol distributors through a centralized system. This platform simplifies operations by enabling users to place orders for spirits, wine, and beer with a single click, thereby improving efficiency and reducing errors. Provi empowers thousands of buyers, distributors, and brands to make informed business decisions while accessing a diverse selection of craft beverages at competitive prices. By providing features such as order tracking and analytics, Provi helps its customers save time and money in the complex process of wholesale alcohol transactions.

Rise Science

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Rise Science develops a sleep and energy tracker application aimed at enhancing individuals' sleep quality and overall energy levels. Utilizing over a century of sleep science, the app helps users address sleep debt and optimize their circadian rhythms for improved daily performance. It offers personalized recommendations based on users' sleep patterns, enabling them to wake up feeling refreshed and energized. Over the past decade, Rise has collaborated with professional athletes, startups, and Fortune 500 companies, demonstrating measurable improvements in sleep and energy management in critical real-world scenarios. The company is supported by notable investors, underscoring its commitment to advancing the understanding and benefits of better sleep.

LogicGate

Seed Round in 2016
LogicGate, Inc. offers an enterprise process automation platform that helps organizations manage risk and compliance more effectively. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, LogicGate's platform enables users to create applications through a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface. It focuses on various areas such as regulatory change management, enterprise risk management, incident management, and compliance, catering to industries including software, fintech, telecommunications, banking, insurance, healthcare, and energy. By streamlining disorganized processes, LogicGate enhances transparency and collaboration within organizations, allowing them to quickly adapt to changes and manage critical risks without relying heavily on external consultants. The platform centralizes data and automates workflows, ensuring that users have immediate access to essential information, which aids in effective decision-making and compliance oversight.

InContext Solutions

Series F in 2016
InContext Solutions, Inc. specializes in mixed and virtual reality solutions aimed at optimizing retail experiences. The company offers ShopperMX, a web-based simulation software that enables manufacturers and retailers to collaboratively ideate, evaluate, and implement various merchandising and display strategies within a virtual store environment. By providing digital content, virtual simulations, insights, and analytics, InContext Solutions assists clients in understanding shopper behavior and refining their retail strategies across various industries, including consumer packaged goods, apparel, and food service. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional operations in the United Kingdom and several locations across the United States, the company facilitates substantial cost savings for clients by allowing them to test ideas in a virtual setting rather than in physical stores. This innovative approach equips businesses with the necessary data and insights to make informed decisions, enhancing their confidence in developing successful in-store concepts.

Trove

Series A in 2016
Trove AI, Inc. develops a mobile email application. The company develops artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that solve email overload and enhance communications. Its AI solution offers smart multi-swiping and email notifications; surfaces insights about user’s relationships; and lets snoozing emails to get them out of the user’s way until the user is ready to get to them. The application works with existing email services. Its mobile application is compatible with iOS and Android devices. The company was formerly known as Notion AI, Inc. Trove AI, Inc. was founded in 2013 and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

FourKites

Series A in 2016
FourKites, Inc. develops software platform for freight brokers and shippers to streamline their operations. It offers a real-time tracking platform for shippers, carriers, third party logistics companies, and freight brokers; BackHaul Management, a solution that identifies details about the window in which deadhead miles could potentially occur; and CarrierLink, a solution that helps brokers and owner-operators sync up in real time. FourKites, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Remote Year

Series A in 2016
Remote Year, Inc. provides services for curating work and travel programs for professionals to see the world without quit their jobs. It operates a community of digital nomads from across the globe to spend a year working, traveling, and exploring cities in Europe, Africa, Asia, Latin America, and South America, as well as exploring the local community through cultural tours, speaking events, and volunteer opportunities. The company provides co-working spaces, private rooms, transportation, and community activities and events. Remote Year, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in Dover, Delaware.

Tock

Series A in 2016
Tock, Inc. operates a comprehensive platform designed for managing reservations, guest interactions, and table logistics for restaurants, wineries, and pop-up venues worldwide. Established in 2014 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Tock provides a multifaceted system that allows users to manage reservations, delivery, and event planning while capturing essential guest information to develop targeted marketing strategies. The platform includes features such as automated waitlists, text confirmations, and customizable booking options like wine pairings and cookbooks. Additionally, Tock integrates with various reservation systems and marketing tools, enabling seamless connections with social media platforms like Google, Facebook, and Instagram. This service is tailored for hospitality businesses of all sizes, facilitating efficient management of bookings and operational reporting.

TurboAppeal

Series A in 2016
TurboAppeal, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in providing a web-based platform for property tax assessment appeals. Founded in 2015, the company offers services primarily to homeowners, including single-family and condominium owners, while also catering to real estate attorneys and various real estate professionals such as lenders and brokers. TurboAppeal employs advanced technology, including a machine-learning algorithm, to streamline the appeal process and enhance accuracy over time. The platform aims to simplify property tax appeals, ensuring that clients only pay their fair share of taxes. Since its incorporation, TurboAppeal has expanded its operations and continues to grow its presence across the United States. As of 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Paradigm Tax Group, LLC.

TransparentCareer

Seed Round in 2016
TransparentCareer is a career management platform designed to assist job seekers and employers by providing access to extensive compensation and career path data. The platform collects and analyzes crowdsourced information to offer insights into various career trajectories, salaries, and job satisfaction. This enables professionals and students to understand fair pay and make informed decisions about their career growth. By personalizing insights based on individual backgrounds and providing longitudinal data, TransparentCareer allows users to visualize the potential impacts of their career choices over time, distinguishing it from other offerings in the market.

Catalytic

Series A in 2016
Catalytic Inc. provides a cloud-based automation platform designed to enhance business processes by eliminating repetitive data processing tasks. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Naperville, the company allows users to create intelligent automation solutions without coding. Its platform integrates various technologies, enabling businesses to automate tasks such as document generation, data collection, and system integration. By coordinating the efforts of people, bots, and artificial intelligence, Catalytic empowers employees to focus on more meaningful work, thereby improving efficiency and productivity. Clients, including Bosch and Dentsu Aegis Network, have leveraged Catalytic’s solutions to enhance their operations, deliver superior customer experiences, and increase profitability.

Doxly

Seed Round in 2016
Doxly, Inc. is a provider of transaction-management software specifically designed for law firms. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Doxly aims to transform the traditionally cumbersome process of managing legal transactions into a more streamlined and efficient experience. The platform enhances the transaction process by automating workflows, facilitating document-level collaboration, and offering tools for diligence, closing checklists, and transaction analytics. By focusing on the unique needs of legal professionals, Doxly seeks to improve client experiences and strengthen law practices, making it easier for attorneys to manage all aspects of their transaction work. As of August 2019, Doxly operates as a subsidiary of Freedom Solutions Group, LLC.

Clinc

Seed Round in 2016
Clinc, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software applications, primarily focused on creating advanced conversational AI platforms. The technology enables enterprises to build sophisticated virtual assistants capable of understanding and responding to user input with a high degree of accuracy. Unlike traditional speech-to-text systems, Clinc's platform analyzes various factors such as wording, sentiment, intent, tone of voice, and contextual information to provide nuanced responses. This approach is powered by cutting-edge machine learning and deep neural networks, which allow the system to continually enhance its knowledge base with each interaction. Originally founded in 2015 as Clarity Lab Inc., Clinc serves multiple industries, including banking, automotive, gaming, and healthcare, and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Bolstra

Seed Round in 2016
Bolstra, LLC provides a Software-as-a-Service game-changing software solution that enables B2B companies to optimize their customer success outcomes, recurring revenue, and lifetime value. The company was formerly known as ConsulTeams, LLC and changed its name to Bolstra, LLC in July 2016. Bolstra, LLC was founded in 2014 and is based in Carmel, Indiana.

Emplify

Series A in 2016
Emplify, a leader in employee engagement measurement, enables executives to ask for, analyze, and act on employee feedback — transforming data insights into human action. Informed by science and psychometrics. Emplify is the first to fuse survey insights, employee communication, performance enhancement, and transformation strategists into a proven agile engagement system. It was founded in 2010 and is based in Fishers, Indiana.

StreamLink Software

Venture Round in 2016
StreamLink Software is a Software-as-a-Service company that specializes in grant management solutions for nonprofits and the public sector. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, the company offers a comprehensive platform named AmpliFund, which facilitates the management of all stages of the grant lifecycle. AmpliFund aims to enhance operational capacity and efficiency by automating grant compliance and standardizing data processes. Through its innovative software, StreamLink Software supports organizations in navigating the complexities of grant management effectively.

Cribspot

Seed Round in 2016
Cribspot, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the leasing and rental of student apartments and houses primarily in Ann Arbor, Columbus, and East Lansing. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the platform enables college students to efficiently search for off-campus housing through features like virtual tours and detailed floor plans. In addition to connecting students with rental options, Cribspot provides property management services, including marketing, tenant screening, maintenance, and accounting for property owners. The company also offers a mobile application compatible with iOS and Android devices, enhancing accessibility for users.

ShipBob

Series A in 2016
ShipBob, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, offers an online shipping and fulfillment platform tailored for small e-commerce businesses. The company provides an end-to-end solution that includes warehousing, order fulfillment, and shipping services, enabling direct-to-consumer brands to deliver packages in 1-2 business days. ShipBob's technology integrates with various e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Amazon, and eBay, facilitating streamlined order and inventory management, customer communication, and predictive analytics. Additionally, ShipBob aggregates shipment services from major carriers like FedEx, UPS, and USPS, and offers features such as a smartphone application for scheduling pickups and tracking shipments. With a network of fulfillment centers across the United States, including a warehouse in Dallas, Texas, ShipBob aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chain operations for online merchants.

DemandJump

Seed Round in 2016
DemandJump Inc. operates a marketing intelligence software platform that provides valuable insights for marketers by leveraging both online and offline data. The platform encompasses tools such as Traffic Cloud, which analyzes traffic networks and user flows to determine effective sources, influencers, and content that drive qualified traffic and revenue for brands. Additionally, the company offers Account-Based Attribution, allowing marketing and sales teams to assess the revenue impact of various touchpoints. Founded in 2015 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, DemandJump aims to uncover new growth opportunities and enhance customer acquisition by utilizing artificial intelligence to provide a comprehensive view of competitive digital data and market behavior. This approach enables marketers to make informed decisions, optimize their marketing spend, and ultimately increase revenue.

Flywheel

Series A in 2016
Flywheel is a company focused on enhancing the experience of web designers and developers who work with WordPress. Founded in 2012 and based in Colorado Springs, Flywheel offers a range of products, including a user-friendly WordPress hosting platform and Local by Flywheel, a local development application designed for effortless management of WordPress sites. The company aims to provide sleek, efficient tools that facilitate the building, launching, and management of WordPress projects for users ranging from small agencies to larger clients. Flywheel has successfully supported over 100,000 users in scaling their businesses on the WordPress platform, reflecting its commitment to improving the lives of creatives in the digital space.

Truss

Seed Round in 2016
Truss Holdings, Inc. develops and operates an online commercial real estate (CRE) tech platform. It helps small and medium businesses find, tour and lease office, co-working, industrial, and retail space. The company’ platform uses machine learning to help find properties that best fit a company’s needs. It allows businesses in virtually tour the listings, negotiate price, and sign lease documents all on its site. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Catalytic

Seed Round in 2016
Catalytic Inc. provides a cloud-based automation platform designed to enhance business processes by eliminating repetitive data processing tasks. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Naperville, the company allows users to create intelligent automation solutions without coding. Its platform integrates various technologies, enabling businesses to automate tasks such as document generation, data collection, and system integration. By coordinating the efforts of people, bots, and artificial intelligence, Catalytic empowers employees to focus on more meaningful work, thereby improving efficiency and productivity. Clients, including Bosch and Dentsu Aegis Network, have leveraged Catalytic’s solutions to enhance their operations, deliver superior customer experiences, and increase profitability.

Pearachute

Seed Round in 2016
Pearachute is a monthly membership service designed to help families engage in meaningful activities with their children. It connects parents to a variety of kids' classes and activity centers, including options like ballet, swimming, music, and sports. The platform allows families to explore different activities that align with their schedules, providing flexibility and convenience in booking classes. By offering a diverse range of options, Pearachute aims to enhance family time through enjoyable experiences tailored to individual routines.

FourKites

Seed Round in 2016
FourKites, Inc. develops software platform for freight brokers and shippers to streamline their operations. It offers a real-time tracking platform for shippers, carriers, third party logistics companies, and freight brokers; BackHaul Management, a solution that identifies details about the window in which deadhead miles could potentially occur; and CarrierLink, a solution that helps brokers and owner-operators sync up in real time. FourKites, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

TurboAppeal

Seed Round in 2016
TurboAppeal, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in providing a web-based platform for property tax assessment appeals. Founded in 2015, the company offers services primarily to homeowners, including single-family and condominium owners, while also catering to real estate attorneys and various real estate professionals such as lenders and brokers. TurboAppeal employs advanced technology, including a machine-learning algorithm, to streamline the appeal process and enhance accuracy over time. The platform aims to simplify property tax appeals, ensuring that clients only pay their fair share of taxes. Since its incorporation, TurboAppeal has expanded its operations and continues to grow its presence across the United States. As of 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Paradigm Tax Group, LLC.

Clear Software

Seed Round in 2016
Clear Software, LLC is focused on simplifying and streamlining employee interactions with enterprise software, particularly SAP solutions. Founded in 2012 and based in Zionsville, Indiana, the company offers solutions such as ClearUI, a web application that integrates multiple SAP business processes into a single interface, enhancing daily workflows. Additionally, ClearXL is an Excel-based tool that facilitates data uploads to SAP. Clear Software's intelligent automation platform extends technology investments by enabling organizations to optimize core business processes across various applications, including SAP, OracleEBS, and Salesforce. The platform supports automation of tasks ranging from simple actions to complex, end-to-end processes, ultimately helping clients reduce errors and improve operational efficiency.

Zipnosis

Series A in 2016
Zipnosis, Inc. operates a virtual healthcare platform that connects patients with clinicians through phone and video interviews. The company specializes in online diagnosis, triage, and telehealth, providing device-agnostic virtual care that enhances patient choice and convenience while improving efficiency for healthcare providers. In addition to virtual consultations, Zipnosis offers a ZipTicket, which serves as a healthcare boarding pass, granting patients access to clinics for in-person assessments or lab tests. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Zipnosis collaborates with strategic partners to advance its mission of delivering accessible and efficient healthcare solutions.

DemandJump

Seed Round in 2015
DemandJump Inc. operates a marketing intelligence software platform that provides valuable insights for marketers by leveraging both online and offline data. The platform encompasses tools such as Traffic Cloud, which analyzes traffic networks and user flows to determine effective sources, influencers, and content that drive qualified traffic and revenue for brands. Additionally, the company offers Account-Based Attribution, allowing marketing and sales teams to assess the revenue impact of various touchpoints. Founded in 2015 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, DemandJump aims to uncover new growth opportunities and enhance customer acquisition by utilizing artificial intelligence to provide a comprehensive view of competitive digital data and market behavior. This approach enables marketers to make informed decisions, optimize their marketing spend, and ultimately increase revenue.

Sentic Technologies

Seed Round in 2015
Sentic Technologies Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in developing technology to interpret social signals from the web, aiming to enhance brand awareness, customer satisfaction, and return on investment. Founded in 2012, the company offers several products, including Sentic Optimized AdWords, which generates real-time social signals to optimize AdWords campaigns; Sentic Crowd Search, which clarifies social data by identifying popular conversation topics; and Sentic Predict Prevent, designed to forecast outcomes and provide insights to avert undesirable events. Utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, Sentic Technologies automates moment marketing by integrating real-time data with trends and pay-per-click campaigns, thereby improving online sales revenue and customer experiences.

Blooom

Series A in 2015
Blooom, Inc. is an online investment advisory firm based in Leawood, Kansas, that specializes in managing individual accounts within employer-sponsored retirement plans, such as 401(k)s and 403(b)s. Established in 2013, the company was founded by experienced financial advisors who recognized the need to provide accessible financial guidance to a broader audience, particularly those without access to traditional financial advisors. As a Registered Investment Advisor with the SEC, Blooom focuses on delivering fiduciary best practices through low-cost solutions, appropriate asset allocation, and diversification. The firm aims to assist millions of Americans who have workplace retirement accounts but may lack the expertise or desire to manage their investments independently.

PartySlate

Seed Round in 2015
PartySlate, Inc. operates a website for event professionals worldwide. Its platform enables users to browse, search, and save event ideas for weddings, fundraisers, mitzvahs, birthdays, milestones, holidays, corporate events, etc. posted by event professionals; and provides images from decor companies, event planners, caterers, photographers, venues, entertainers, and more. The company also connects users with event professionals. PartySlate, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Avant

Series E in 2015
Avant, LLC is an online marketplace lending platform that provides consumers access to personal loans for various purposes, including debt consolidation, medical expenses, and vacations. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in Los Angeles and London, the company collaborates with banks and financial institutions to enhance its offerings. Utilizing big data and machine-learning algorithms, Avant delivers a tailored approach to streamline credit options for its users. In addition to serving individual consumers in the United States and the United Kingdom, Avant operates an institutional marketplace that allows investors to purchase loans generated through its technology platform. The company also focuses on risk and fraud verification, credit policy adherence, and analytics to support its lending processes.

Pear Deck

Seed Round in 2015
Pear Deck, Inc. is a software company focused on enhancing the educational experience through interactive learning solutions. Established in 2014 and based in Iowa City, Iowa, Pear Deck enables teachers to create engaging presentations that are displayed simultaneously on projectors and student devices. This platform allows educators to build interactive slides that prompt student responses, which are then visualized in real-time on the teacher's dashboard. By facilitating immediate feedback and collective discussions, Pear Deck fosters active participation and helps educators assess student understanding effectively. The company operates as a subsidiary of Liminex, Inc. since November 2020, continuing to support schools in optimizing their 1:1 educational programs.

G2

Series A in 2015
G2 is a platform to share business software reviews in real-time. It leverages more than 425,000 user reviews to drive better purchasing decisions. G2 is used by business professionals, buyers, investors, and analysts to select the best software and services based on peer reviews and synthesized social data. The company was founded in 2012 and is based out of Chicago, Illinois.

Trove

Seed Round in 2015
Trove AI, Inc. develops a mobile email application. The company develops artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that solve email overload and enhance communications. Its AI solution offers smart multi-swiping and email notifications; surfaces insights about user’s relationships; and lets snoozing emails to get them out of the user’s way until the user is ready to get to them. The application works with existing email services. Its mobile application is compatible with iOS and Android devices. The company was formerly known as Notion AI, Inc. Trove AI, Inc. was founded in 2013 and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Rithmio

Seed Round in 2015
Rithmio, Inc. specializes in gesture recognition technology, offering a platform that enables the development of accurate and personalized gesture-based products. Its software, known as Constellation, is designed to integrate with various motion-sensing devices, including wearables, smartphones, and connected sports equipment. By operating at the sensor, operating system, or application level, Rithmio's technology tracks and analyzes movements in real time, facilitating the creation of advanced wearable technology and connected clothing. The company has established partnerships with leading semiconductor firms and consumer electronics manufacturers to embed its technology at the System on Chip level. Founded in 2011 and initially known as Neurogito, Rithmio rebranded in 2014 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

FourKites

Seed Round in 2015
FourKites, Inc. develops software platform for freight brokers and shippers to streamline their operations. It offers a real-time tracking platform for shippers, carriers, third party logistics companies, and freight brokers; BackHaul Management, a solution that identifies details about the window in which deadhead miles could potentially occur; and CarrierLink, a solution that helps brokers and owner-operators sync up in real time. FourKites, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

TurboAppeal

Seed Round in 2015
TurboAppeal, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in providing a web-based platform for property tax assessment appeals. Founded in 2015, the company offers services primarily to homeowners, including single-family and condominium owners, while also catering to real estate attorneys and various real estate professionals such as lenders and brokers. TurboAppeal employs advanced technology, including a machine-learning algorithm, to streamline the appeal process and enhance accuracy over time. The platform aims to simplify property tax appeals, ensuring that clients only pay their fair share of taxes. Since its incorporation, TurboAppeal has expanded its operations and continues to grow its presence across the United States. As of 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Paradigm Tax Group, LLC.

Geofeedia

Series A in 2015
Geofeedia specializes in location-based social media monitoring and analysis, catering to sectors such as corporate security, public safety, media, and marketing. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, the company offers a patented platform that allows organizations to extract social intelligence from specific geographic areas, providing real-time insights into local events and trends. Geofeedia's powerful subscription-based service is utilized by over 300 prominent brands and organizations, including major corporations, news outlets, and law enforcement agencies. The platform enhances the ability to monitor social media posts tied to specific locations, offering a more effective alternative to traditional keyword and hashtag monitoring tools.

Persio

Series A in 2015
Persio Inc. operates a multi-channel marketing and decision-making platform designed specifically for retail marketers. The platform enables users to build customer profiles, execute campaigns, and synchronize data while offering solutions for identity resolution, shopping behavior analysis, and demographic insights. Persio facilitates campaign automation through content management, audience segmentation, and analytics, allowing marketers to manage both online and offline campaigns effectively. By integrating clients' existing data sources and technology solutions into a unified interface, Persio empowers marketers to create personalized, data-driven campaigns across various channels, including web, email, SMS, and mobile applications. Founded in 2007 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Persio was previously known as Iris Mobile Corporation and is now a subsidiary of Clutch Holdings, LLC.

FarmLogs

Series B in 2014
Their mission is to help bring farmers the future of farming. They challenge what is possible and invent new ways of applying cutting-edge technology to the world's oldest and most foundational industry. Farmers are the core of agriculture and they help them use technology to be more successful. Farmer success is their success. They will never make a decision that doesn't benefit farmers. Their world depends on agriculture. By making farming more efficient and helping farmers grow more using less, they have the opportunity to make a massive positive impact. And, they've brought together a world-class team to make it happen.
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