Ignition Partners

Ignition is a venture capital firm dedicated to helping the best entrepreneurs seize opportunity. With over $2B under management, Ignition invests in emerging and future leaders in enterprise software. Ignition brings together an unparalleled combination of domain focus, technical expertise, and global operational experience. Ignition's partners are proven business leaders who have built some of the world's most successful businesses of the last two decades, including Microsoft Windows and Office, McCaw Cellular Communications, AT&T Wireless and Starbucks. Ignition helps entrepreneurs by turning their early idea into a business, to hiring the right team, providing the right industry and functional insight and connections, to growing the business strategically, globally, financially, to realizing the best ultimate outcome, Ignition is ready to go the distance.

Ryan Baker

CFO

Robert Headley

Partner

Hooper, Steven W.

Partner

Cameron Myhrvold

General Partner

Jonathan Roberts

Managing Director

Nick Sturiale

Managing Director

Triantos, Nick

Venture Partner

313 past transactions

Carbon Robotics

Series D in 2024
Carbon Robotics is a robotics company dedicated to advancing agricultural practices through innovative technology. Its flagship product, the Autonomous Weeder, is designed to autonomously identify and remove weeds from crop fields. This robotic system employs artificial intelligence and computer vision to differentiate between crops and weeds, allowing it to accurately target and eliminate unwanted plants without the use of herbicides or manual labor. By offering a more sustainable and efficient approach to weed management, Carbon Robotics aims to transform traditional farming methods and help farmers optimize crop yields.

Carbon Robotics

Series C in 2023
Carbon Robotics is a robotics company dedicated to advancing agricultural practices through innovative technology. Its flagship product, the Autonomous Weeder, is designed to autonomously identify and remove weeds from crop fields. This robotic system employs artificial intelligence and computer vision to differentiate between crops and weeds, allowing it to accurately target and eliminate unwanted plants without the use of herbicides or manual labor. By offering a more sustainable and efficient approach to weed management, Carbon Robotics aims to transform traditional farming methods and help farmers optimize crop yields.

Jupiter Intelligence

Series C in 2021
Jupiter Intelligence, Inc. is a company that specializes in climate risk analytics, providing tools and platforms that deliver weather and climate data, trend visualizations, forecasts, and risk assessments. Its ClimateScore Intelligence Platform utilizes cloud computing to integrate various prediction models, processing data from numerous ground-based and satellite sensors. Jupiter also offers specific products like FloodScore, which aids users in preparing for potential flooding linked to climate change, and HeatScore, designed to help organizations anticipate and mitigate the impacts of extreme temperatures. Founded in 2017 and based in San Mateo, California, Jupiter Intelligence transforms complex climate science into actionable insights, enabling businesses to assess physical risks, comply with regulations, and address reputational concerns related to climate change.

Blockchain Monster Hunt

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Blockchain Monster Hunt is a developer of an NFT collectible game that operates across multiple blockchains, creating a multi-chain metaverse experience. This innovative game connects players from various blockchain communities, allowing them to explore diverse environments while hunting and battling unique monsters. Users are encouraged to interact across different blockchain networks, enhancing the gaming experience. Players can capture these monsters and earn in-game currency, promoting both gameplay and collection. The platform continuously offers new locations and challenges, making it an engaging environment for participants in the evolving world of blockchain gaming.

Aviatrix

Series E in 2021
Aviatrix is a cloud networking expert that focuses on simplifying cloud connectivity for enterprises. The company provides a multi-cloud native networking software designed to enhance visibility, security, and control, enabling organizations to adapt quickly and maintain agility in their operations. Trusted by over 500 leading enterprises, Aviatrix delivers an enterprise-grade secure cloud network that supports mission-critical applications through a consistent networking architecture across multiple cloud service providers. In addition to its networking solutions, Aviatrix offers the Aviatrix Certified Engineer (ACE) Program, which serves as a certification for professionals in multicloud networking and security, thereby empowering the cloud networking community to navigate digital transformation effectively.

Carbon Robotics

Series B in 2021
Carbon Robotics is a robotics company dedicated to advancing agricultural practices through innovative technology. Its flagship product, the Autonomous Weeder, is designed to autonomously identify and remove weeds from crop fields. This robotic system employs artificial intelligence and computer vision to differentiate between crops and weeds, allowing it to accurately target and eliminate unwanted plants without the use of herbicides or manual labor. By offering a more sustainable and efficient approach to weed management, Carbon Robotics aims to transform traditional farming methods and help farmers optimize crop yields.

Archipelago

Series B in 2021
Archipelago is an AI-powered commercial property risk platform that delivers real-time visibility into how to better manage risk, improve portfolio resilience, and add value to portfolios through intelligent insurance and investment methods. Archipelago provides businesses with greater visibility into their data and greater control over their operations.

Aviatrix

Series D in 2021
Aviatrix is a cloud networking expert that focuses on simplifying cloud connectivity for enterprises. The company provides a multi-cloud native networking software designed to enhance visibility, security, and control, enabling organizations to adapt quickly and maintain agility in their operations. Trusted by over 500 leading enterprises, Aviatrix delivers an enterprise-grade secure cloud network that supports mission-critical applications through a consistent networking architecture across multiple cloud service providers. In addition to its networking solutions, Aviatrix offers the Aviatrix Certified Engineer (ACE) Program, which serves as a certification for professionals in multicloud networking and security, thereby empowering the cloud networking community to navigate digital transformation effectively.

Botkeeper

Series B in 2020
Botkeeper, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing automated accounting and bookkeeping software tailored for small and mid-sized businesses. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional locations in Charlotte, North Carolina, Manhattan, New York, and Balanga, Philippines, Botkeeper integrates with various business software, including Quickbooks and Expensify. Its platform enhances financial management through automation, providing services such as accounts receivable and payable tracking, invoice generation, revenue recognition, and bank reconciliation. By combining skilled accountants with machine learning and AI, Botkeeper offers clients 24/7 support, insightful financial dashboards, and unlimited reporting capabilities. The platform streamlines bookkeeping workflows, enabling businesses to save time and reduce costs significantly compared to traditional bookkeeping methods, thereby facilitating growth and informed decision-making.

Symend

Series B in 2020
Symend Inc. is a company that specializes in debt recovery solutions through its innovative software platform. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Calgary, Canada, with additional offices in Toronto and Denver, Symend focuses on enhancing the debt collection process by utilizing automation, predictive analytics, and behavioral science. The platform aims to minimize debt delinquency while ensuring a positive experience for all stakeholders. It offers tools for treatment planning, campaign management, and self-service options, allowing businesses in sectors such as financial services, telecommunications, and utilities to engage customers effectively. By creating personalized interactions, Symend empowers individuals to manage their debts through flexible repayment options, ultimately fostering better financial outcomes and strengthening customer relationships.

Tractable

Series C in 2020
Tractable Ltd. is a software company that specializes in artificial intelligence for accident and disaster recovery. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, the company creates AI algorithms that automate visual damage appraisal, enabling insurers to analyze photos of damaged vehicles and properties to predict repair costs rapidly. Tractable's platform streamlines traditional claims processes by providing real-time, end-to-end estimates, allowing repairs to commence sooner and thereby supporting the restoration of individuals' livelihoods. The company's technology leverages deep learning for image recognition and analysis, facilitating quick and accurate claims settlement for major insurers worldwide. Through its innovative solutions, Tractable aims to transform outdated practices in the insurance industry and enhance the efficiency of damage assessment.

Aviatrix

Series C in 2019
Aviatrix is a cloud networking expert that focuses on simplifying cloud connectivity for enterprises. The company provides a multi-cloud native networking software designed to enhance visibility, security, and control, enabling organizations to adapt quickly and maintain agility in their operations. Trusted by over 500 leading enterprises, Aviatrix delivers an enterprise-grade secure cloud network that supports mission-critical applications through a consistent networking architecture across multiple cloud service providers. In addition to its networking solutions, Aviatrix offers the Aviatrix Certified Engineer (ACE) Program, which serves as a certification for professionals in multicloud networking and security, thereby empowering the cloud networking community to navigate digital transformation effectively.

Carbon Robotics

Venture Round in 2019
Carbon Robotics is a robotics company dedicated to advancing agricultural practices through innovative technology. Its flagship product, the Autonomous Weeder, is designed to autonomously identify and remove weeds from crop fields. This robotic system employs artificial intelligence and computer vision to differentiate between crops and weeds, allowing it to accurately target and eliminate unwanted plants without the use of herbicides or manual labor. By offering a more sustainable and efficient approach to weed management, Carbon Robotics aims to transform traditional farming methods and help farmers optimize crop yields.

Trifacta

Series E in 2019
Trifacta offers a data engineering cloud platform focused on enhancing the efficiency of data wrangling and ensuring data quality. The platform allows users to connect seamlessly to various data sources, enabling them to evaluate, correct, and validate the quality of their data. With an AI-assisted and collaborative approach, Trifacta facilitates accelerated data transformation and the automation of data pipelines, making data consumable at any scale. The company serves tens of thousands of users across more than 10,000 organizations, including prominent names such as Deutsche Boerse, Google, and PepsiCo, helping them unlock the full potential of their data through its innovative solutions.

Archipelago

Series A in 2019
Archipelago is an AI-powered commercial property risk platform that delivers real-time visibility into how to better manage risk, improve portfolio resilience, and add value to portfolios through intelligent insurance and investment methods. Archipelago provides businesses with greater visibility into their data and greater control over their operations.

Icertis

Series E in 2019
Icertis is a cloud-based enterprise contract management platform that addresses complex contract management challenges through an intuitive interface. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Icertis utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze and structure various types of contracts, helping organizations streamline their processes. The platform enhances contract velocity, ensures compliance with regulatory and policy requirements, and optimizes commercial relationships by maximizing revenue and minimizing costs. By providing detailed risk reports and automating the management of obligations, Icertis enables clients to improve governance, mitigate risks, and boost overall productivity.

Symend

Series A in 2019
Symend Inc. is a company that specializes in debt recovery solutions through its innovative software platform. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Calgary, Canada, with additional offices in Toronto and Denver, Symend focuses on enhancing the debt collection process by utilizing automation, predictive analytics, and behavioral science. The platform aims to minimize debt delinquency while ensuring a positive experience for all stakeholders. It offers tools for treatment planning, campaign management, and self-service options, allowing businesses in sectors such as financial services, telecommunications, and utilities to engage customers effectively. By creating personalized interactions, Symend empowers individuals to manage their debts through flexible repayment options, ultimately fostering better financial outcomes and strengthening customer relationships.

Tempered

Venture Round in 2019
Tempered is a cyber risk management company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2012. It specializes in providing identity-based micro-segmentation solutions that significantly reduce cyber risks. By offering a zero-trust software platform, Tempered enables users to create and manage hyper-secure networks across various environments, including on-premise, remote, virtual, and cloud infrastructures. Its technology allows for seamless segmentation of IP resources without the need for infrastructure changes or disruptions, making it particularly beneficial for organizations with complex networking requirements.

Auxon

Venture Round in 2019
Auxon specializes in developing Modality, an automated analysis platform designed to support the building, validation, and verification of critical automation across various phases of software development. The platform provides essential tools that can be utilized on developer workstations, during simulations, and on integrated hardware platforms. By enabling root-cause and risk analysis for autonomous systems, Auxon helps organizations in the transportation, robotics, and defense sectors assess the functionality, safety, and security of their automated and embedded systems. The company’s mission is to empower engineers to deliver complex software systems with predictable timelines and outcomes.

Jupiter Intelligence

Series B in 2019
Jupiter Intelligence, Inc. is a company that specializes in climate risk analytics, providing tools and platforms that deliver weather and climate data, trend visualizations, forecasts, and risk assessments. Its ClimateScore Intelligence Platform utilizes cloud computing to integrate various prediction models, processing data from numerous ground-based and satellite sensors. Jupiter also offers specific products like FloodScore, which aids users in preparing for potential flooding linked to climate change, and HeatScore, designed to help organizations anticipate and mitigate the impacts of extreme temperatures. Founded in 2017 and based in San Mateo, California, Jupiter Intelligence transforms complex climate science into actionable insights, enabling businesses to assess physical risks, comply with regulations, and address reputational concerns related to climate change.

KenSci

Series B in 2019
KenSci Inc. is a healthcare technology company that has developed a machine learning platform aimed at improving risk management for healthcare providers and payers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in Hyderabad, India, and Singapore, KenSci's platform enables early intervention by predicting clinical, financial, and operational risks. It integrates healthcare data from various sources, including electronic medical records and claims data, to identify patterns and high-risk markers. The platform features a library of pre-built models and modular solutions that can be incorporated into existing workflows, enhancing hospital operations by reducing costs and improving care coordination. Additionally, KenSci employs Explainable AI models to ensure that its risk predictions are both efficient and accountable. The company also has a strategic partnership with T3k Health, further expanding its impact in the healthcare sector.

Intelage

Seed Round in 2018
Intelage Corporation is a Bellevue, Washington-based company that has developed a cloud-based global trade management and logistics platform. This platform connects trade suppliers, buyers, and partners, facilitating the creation, tracking, and management of trades within a single application. Intelage's offerings include MarketPlace, which serves as a virtual platform for agricultural suppliers and buyers to engage in transactions involving physical commodities. The platform provides features for centralized negotiations, transaction history, inventory management, and user reviews. Additionally, Intelage offers TradeDesk, a solution designed for trade and operations teams to manage product and information flow from origin to destination. The comprehensive services provided by Intelage encompass sourcing, logistics, tracking, documentation, communication, trade, and regulatory compliance, enabling clients to navigate logistical challenges, automate processes, and enhance visibility into critical trade information.

Shyft Technologies

Series A in 2018
Shyft Technologies Inc. is a Seattle-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in workforce management through its innovative mobile application. The app enables employees in industries such as retail, supply chain, food service, and grocery to swap shifts, communicate effectively, and cover additional shifts for increased earnings. By implementing Shyft across their operations, companies can enhance scheduling flexibility for their employees and streamline processes, allowing frontline workers to focus more on sales and customer engagement. Shyft Technologies has received recognition for its contributions to the tech industry, including the 2018 Gold Prize at the Seattle Business Magazine’s Tech Impact Award for Emerging Companies. The company also has an office in Los Angeles, California, and is committed to ongoing product development and mobile technology innovation.

The/Studio

Series A in 2018
The/Studio is a custom manufacturing platform that enables businesses, organizations, and individuals to easily produce personalized products, particularly accessories and apparel. Founded by Joseph Heller, the company utilizes a network of vetted factories and advanced technology to simplify the manufacturing process. By offering cloud-based access, The/Studio eliminates the complexities and risks associated with building a supply chain, allowing customers to manage everything from custom design to production without minimum order quantities. The platform is designed to provide quick turnaround times and competitive pricing, ensuring a reliable supply chain while enabling customers to focus on brand execution and product quality.

CrowdAI

Seed Round in 2018
CrowdAI, Inc. is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2016. It offers an artificial intelligence-as-a-service platform designed for analyzing imagery from autonomous vehicles, satellites, and drones. The platform enables users to create custom machine learning models for processing and interpreting images and video, making it accessible to individuals without a data science background. By transforming raw visual data into structured insights, CrowdAI facilitates the identification of features in satellite imagery and the tracking of obstacles for self-driving cars and automated drones. This approach not only streamlines the model creation process but also allows for the integration of real-time data, supporting operational decision-making across various applications.

Tractable

Series B in 2018
Tractable Ltd. is a software company that specializes in artificial intelligence for accident and disaster recovery. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, the company creates AI algorithms that automate visual damage appraisal, enabling insurers to analyze photos of damaged vehicles and properties to predict repair costs rapidly. Tractable's platform streamlines traditional claims processes by providing real-time, end-to-end estimates, allowing repairs to commence sooner and thereby supporting the restoration of individuals' livelihoods. The company's technology leverages deep learning for image recognition and analysis, facilitating quick and accurate claims settlement for major insurers worldwide. Through its innovative solutions, Tractable aims to transform outdated practices in the insurance industry and enhance the efficiency of damage assessment.

Jupiter Intelligence

Series A in 2018
Jupiter Intelligence, Inc. is a company that specializes in climate risk analytics, providing tools and platforms that deliver weather and climate data, trend visualizations, forecasts, and risk assessments. Its ClimateScore Intelligence Platform utilizes cloud computing to integrate various prediction models, processing data from numerous ground-based and satellite sensors. Jupiter also offers specific products like FloodScore, which aids users in preparing for potential flooding linked to climate change, and HeatScore, designed to help organizations anticipate and mitigate the impacts of extreme temperatures. Founded in 2017 and based in San Mateo, California, Jupiter Intelligence transforms complex climate science into actionable insights, enabling businesses to assess physical risks, comply with regulations, and address reputational concerns related to climate change.

Icertis

Series D in 2018
Icertis is a cloud-based enterprise contract management platform that addresses complex contract management challenges through an intuitive interface. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Icertis utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze and structure various types of contracts, helping organizations streamline their processes. The platform enhances contract velocity, ensures compliance with regulatory and policy requirements, and optimizes commercial relationships by maximizing revenue and minimizing costs. By providing detailed risk reports and automating the management of obligations, Icertis enables clients to improve governance, mitigate risks, and boost overall productivity.

AstrumU

Seed Round in 2018
AstrumU is creating a new paradigm for the ‘Learn+Work’ Lifecycle based on outcomes. The 'AstrumU Platform' provides predictive insights by using artificial intelligence to translate data from students, schools and employers—delivering meaningful and lasting careers discovered through facts, not fortune.

Trifacta

Series D in 2018
Trifacta offers a data engineering cloud platform focused on enhancing the efficiency of data wrangling and ensuring data quality. The platform allows users to connect seamlessly to various data sources, enabling them to evaluate, correct, and validate the quality of their data. With an AI-assisted and collaborative approach, Trifacta facilitates accelerated data transformation and the automation of data pipelines, making data consumable at any scale. The company serves tens of thousands of users across more than 10,000 organizations, including prominent names such as Deutsche Boerse, Google, and PepsiCo, helping them unlock the full potential of their data through its innovative solutions.

Botkeeper

Seed Round in 2018
Botkeeper, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing automated accounting and bookkeeping software tailored for small and mid-sized businesses. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional locations in Charlotte, North Carolina, Manhattan, New York, and Balanga, Philippines, Botkeeper integrates with various business software, including Quickbooks and Expensify. Its platform enhances financial management through automation, providing services such as accounts receivable and payable tracking, invoice generation, revenue recognition, and bank reconciliation. By combining skilled accountants with machine learning and AI, Botkeeper offers clients 24/7 support, insightful financial dashboards, and unlimited reporting capabilities. The platform streamlines bookkeeping workflows, enabling businesses to save time and reduce costs significantly compared to traditional bookkeeping methods, thereby facilitating growth and informed decision-making.

Tempered

Venture Round in 2017
Tempered is a cyber risk management company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2012. It specializes in providing identity-based micro-segmentation solutions that significantly reduce cyber risks. By offering a zero-trust software platform, Tempered enables users to create and manage hyper-secure networks across various environments, including on-premise, remote, virtual, and cloud infrastructures. Its technology allows for seamless segmentation of IP resources without the need for infrastructure changes or disruptions, making it particularly beneficial for organizations with complex networking requirements.

Amplero

Series B in 2017
Amplero operates an artificial intelligence-driven platform designed to enhance marketing optimization by identifying valuable audience micro-segments and crafting tailored messages for each. The platform utilizes machine learning and multi-armed bandit experimentation to dynamically test numerous variations, allowing for the adaptive optimization of customer interactions. This approach is particularly beneficial for business-to-consumer marketers in the financial services sector, where creating personalized experiences can be challenging due to regulatory constraints and data management issues. By continually learning customer preferences, Amplero aims to improve conversion rates and foster long-term customer loyalty, addressing the growing demand for personalized marketing in a competitive landscape.

Skytap

Series E in 2017
Skytap, Inc. specializes in providing cloud-based development and testing environments aimed at migrating and modernizing enterprise applications globally. The company's primary offering, Skytap Cloud, allows for self-service access to production-like environments, facilitating more frequent code testing for development and testing teams. Skytap’s platform supports organizations in transitioning to modern software delivery methods by enabling the rapid migration of traditional workloads to the cloud and fostering the adoption of agile and DevOps practices. This approach helps businesses enhance their application development efficiency and integrate new cloud architectures. Additionally, Skytap provides a range of services including cloud migration, application modernization, training, and strategic consulting. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Skytap also maintains locations in Toronto, Canada, and London, United Kingdom.

Azuqua

Series B in 2017
Azuqua, Inc. operates a cloud-based digital automation platform that facilitates the integration of software as a service (SaaS) applications. The platform features an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, allowing users to create integrations and automate processes without the need for coding. Azuqua's offerings include a comprehensive library of logic functions, built-in spreadsheets, and robust error handling capabilities. The platform supports various business functions, including customer experience, sales, human resources, and marketing, enabling organizations to streamline operations and improve productivity. Azuqua caters to both start-ups and large enterprises, helping them automate repetitive tasks and enhance employee and customer experiences. Founded in 2010 and based in Seattle, Washington, Azuqua operates as a subsidiary of Okta, Inc. as of March 2019.

FORWARD Platform

Series A in 2017
FORWARD is an Integrated Program Administration solution that helps governments and non-profits administer resources to communities quickly, securely, and equitably.

AstrumU

Pre Seed Round in 2017
AstrumU is creating a new paradigm for the ‘Learn+Work’ Lifecycle based on outcomes. The 'AstrumU Platform' provides predictive insights by using artificial intelligence to translate data from students, schools and employers—delivering meaningful and lasting careers discovered through facts, not fortune.

Nymi

Series B in 2017
Nymi Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in wearable biometric devices, particularly the Nymi Band, which utilizes proprietary HeartID technology to authenticate users based on their unique electrocardiogram. Founded in 2011 and rebranded from Bionym Inc. in December 2014, Nymi aims to facilitate digital transformation in various sectors, including life sciences, healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services. The company offers a connected worker platform designed to enhance workplace safety, security, productivity, and data integrity by integrating human users with their digital environments. Nymi also provides a mobile application for Android to activate their wearable devices and sells the Nymi Bands online. Recognized for its positive workplace culture, Nymi was awarded one of the Best Workplaces in Canada in 2019 for companies with fewer than 100 employees.

Icertis

Series C in 2017
Icertis is a cloud-based enterprise contract management platform that addresses complex contract management challenges through an intuitive interface. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Icertis utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze and structure various types of contracts, helping organizations streamline their processes. The platform enhances contract velocity, ensures compliance with regulatory and policy requirements, and optimizes commercial relationships by maximizing revenue and minimizing costs. By providing detailed risk reports and automating the management of obligations, Icertis enables clients to improve governance, mitigate risks, and boost overall productivity.

Spoken Communications

Venture Round in 2017
Spoken Communications offer these businesses Spoken ConversationCenter, the first conversation-centric solution for the contact center. It provides a single AI-enabled platform for channeling, managing, and analyzing digital conversations – including voice, thanks to TrueMeaning, Spoken’s patented real-time digital voice channel. Spoken ConversationCenter let’s service providers meet the demands of the modern digital consumer now and in the future while optimizing service delivery costs with AI, Big Data, and cloud-first performance.

KenSci

Series A in 2017
KenSci Inc. is a healthcare technology company that has developed a machine learning platform aimed at improving risk management for healthcare providers and payers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in Hyderabad, India, and Singapore, KenSci's platform enables early intervention by predicting clinical, financial, and operational risks. It integrates healthcare data from various sources, including electronic medical records and claims data, to identify patterns and high-risk markers. The platform features a library of pre-built models and modular solutions that can be incorporated into existing workflows, enhancing hospital operations by reducing costs and improving care coordination. Additionally, KenSci employs Explainable AI models to ensure that its risk predictions are both efficient and accountable. The company also has a strategic partnership with T3k Health, further expanding its impact in the healthcare sector.

Aviatrix

Series B in 2017
Aviatrix is a cloud networking expert that focuses on simplifying cloud connectivity for enterprises. The company provides a multi-cloud native networking software designed to enhance visibility, security, and control, enabling organizations to adapt quickly and maintain agility in their operations. Trusted by over 500 leading enterprises, Aviatrix delivers an enterprise-grade secure cloud network that supports mission-critical applications through a consistent networking architecture across multiple cloud service providers. In addition to its networking solutions, Aviatrix offers the Aviatrix Certified Engineer (ACE) Program, which serves as a certification for professionals in multicloud networking and security, thereby empowering the cloud networking community to navigate digital transformation effectively.

Tractable

Series A in 2017
Tractable Ltd. is a software company that specializes in artificial intelligence for accident and disaster recovery. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, the company creates AI algorithms that automate visual damage appraisal, enabling insurers to analyze photos of damaged vehicles and properties to predict repair costs rapidly. Tractable's platform streamlines traditional claims processes by providing real-time, end-to-end estimates, allowing repairs to commence sooner and thereby supporting the restoration of individuals' livelihoods. The company's technology leverages deep learning for image recognition and analysis, facilitating quick and accurate claims settlement for major insurers worldwide. Through its innovative solutions, Tractable aims to transform outdated practices in the insurance industry and enhance the efficiency of damage assessment.

SnapLogic

Series F in 2016
SnapLogic, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based integration platform as a service (iPaaS), known as the SnapLogic Intelligent Integration Platform. This platform facilitates the integration of data from various sources, whether on-premises or in the cloud, enhancing data and process flow across applications, databases, and big data streams. SnapLogic allows users to unify multiple endpoints, including SaaS, ERP applications, and APIs, through a user-friendly interface that supports both IT professionals and business users. The platform offers pre-built integration templates to streamline projects and improve efficiency. Additionally, SnapLogic provides services such as onboarding, customer support, and education to ensure user success. The company serves a diverse clientele, including Global 2000 companies, independent software vendors, and various sectors such as human resources and online marketing. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, SnapLogic has expanded its presence with offices in major cities worldwide, including New York, London, Hyderabad, and Melbourne.

Accompany

Series B in 2016
Accompany is a relationship intelligence platform that specializes in offering a comprehensive database of individuals and their connections within companies. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, Accompany utilizes artificial intelligence to deliver rich insights about millions of people and organizations. The platform features real-time profiles for every Fortune 500 CEO, enabling users to identify and connect with the right individuals to foster stronger professional relationships. The company's innovative approach is supported by notable investors, including CRV, ICONIQ Capital, Ignition Partners, and Cowboy Ventures.

Glympse

Series C in 2016
Glympse Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in developing a mobile application for real-time location sharing. Founded in 2008, the application allows users to share their location with others via a web-based map for a designated period. It caters to various needs, including monitoring grocery deliveries, scheduling service technician appointments, and facilitating curbside and in-store pickups. Glympse's platform integrates service, marketing, and commerce capabilities, aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction by reducing friction during delivery experiences. The company serves a range of clients, including many Fortune 1000 companies, which rely on Glympse for efficient communication and improved customer engagement.

Tempered

Series B in 2016
Tempered is a cyber risk management company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2012. It specializes in providing identity-based micro-segmentation solutions that significantly reduce cyber risks. By offering a zero-trust software platform, Tempered enables users to create and manage hyper-secure networks across various environments, including on-premise, remote, virtual, and cloud infrastructures. Its technology allows for seamless segmentation of IP resources without the need for infrastructure changes or disruptions, making it particularly beneficial for organizations with complex networking requirements.

Acalvio

Series B in 2016
Acalvio specializes in cyber deception technology, providing enterprises with tools to defend against advanced security threats. Its flagship product, the Acalvio ShadowPlex Cyber Deception Platform, leverages 25 patents in autonomous deception and advanced AI to enhance security measures. The platform offers solutions for Identity Threat Detection and Response, Advanced Threat Detection, Operational Technology Security, Zero Trust frameworks, Active Directory Protection, and Ransomware Protection. Based in Silicon Valley, Acalvio caters to Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, with deployment options available on-premises, in the cloud, or through managed service providers. The technology is designed to reduce attacker dwell time by enabling early detection of threats and improving security operations center efficiency through enhanced investigation and threat-hunting capabilities. This approach helps organizations achieve better defense in depth, minimize false positives, and obtain actionable intelligence for effective remediation.

SignalSense

Seed Round in 2016
SignalSense specializes in providing machine learning technologies for signal processing that enhance cyber intelligence, making it practical and effective for businesses of all sizes. Recognizing the increasing IT security challenges, including sophisticated threats and the complexities introduced by cloud environments and agile development, the company offers solutions that enable organizations to protect their information technology assets. By leveraging advanced machine learning algorithms, SignalSense helps enterprises quickly and accurately identify and predict security threats within their networks, ensuring robust data security and content protection. This innovative approach addresses the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, allowing businesses to stay ahead of potential risks.

Integris Software

Venture Round in 2016
A new EU law, the General Data Protection Regulation, will fine companies up to 4% of WW revenue for violations of people’s privacy. This will have the same impact on all industries as SOX compliance had on the financial sector. Integris Software helps organizations meet rigid compliance mandates with the ability to visualize where all personal information is located across the enterprise, prove adherence to regulatory standards, and empower strategic decision making by bridging the gap between legal, business, and technology.

Trifacta

Series C in 2016
Trifacta offers a data engineering cloud platform focused on enhancing the efficiency of data wrangling and ensuring data quality. The platform allows users to connect seamlessly to various data sources, enabling them to evaluate, correct, and validate the quality of their data. With an AI-assisted and collaborative approach, Trifacta facilitates accelerated data transformation and the automation of data pipelines, making data consumable at any scale. The company serves tens of thousands of users across more than 10,000 organizations, including prominent names such as Deutsche Boerse, Google, and PepsiCo, helping them unlock the full potential of their data through its innovative solutions.

Nymi

Series A in 2016
Nymi Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in wearable biometric devices, particularly the Nymi Band, which utilizes proprietary HeartID technology to authenticate users based on their unique electrocardiogram. Founded in 2011 and rebranded from Bionym Inc. in December 2014, Nymi aims to facilitate digital transformation in various sectors, including life sciences, healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services. The company offers a connected worker platform designed to enhance workplace safety, security, productivity, and data integrity by integrating human users with their digital environments. Nymi also provides a mobile application for Android to activate their wearable devices and sells the Nymi Bands online. Recognized for its positive workplace culture, Nymi was awarded one of the Best Workplaces in Canada in 2019 for companies with fewer than 100 employees.

Bromium

Series D in 2016
Bromium Inc. specializes in micro-virtualization technology aimed at enhancing enterprise security and protecting users from advanced malware threats. Its flagship product, Bromium vSentry™, employs a unique approach by isolating potentially harmful tasks in hardware-isolated environments, thereby safeguarding Windows PCs against both known and unknown attacks without requiring new management tools or skillsets. The platform provides real-time threat intelligence to IT teams, allowing for effective monitoring and management of security events across various enterprise endpoints. This solution is particularly beneficial for industries such as energy, finance, government, healthcare, high tech, and retail, as it enables safe collaboration and access to cloud-based applications while minimizing the risk of data breaches. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, Bromium operates as a subsidiary of HP Inc., with a research and development center located in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Couchbase

Series F in 2016
Couchbase, Inc. is a provider of NoSQL databases tailored for enterprises, particularly for web and mobile applications. The company offers a comprehensive Couchbase platform that includes Couchbase Server, a high-performance distributed database, Couchbase Lite, an embedded database for mobile devices, and Couchbase Sync Gateway, which synchronizes data between mobile devices and the cloud. Additionally, Couchbase provides a cloud-native autonomous database management platform through its Kubernetes Operator and a fully-managed Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) known as Couchbase Cloud. The platform is designed to handle massive data volumes in real time, making it suitable for industries such as social networking, online gaming, advertising, and e-commerce. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an office in Manchester, United Kingdom, Couchbase was founded in 2008 and rebranded from Membase, Inc. in 2011. The company focuses on empowering developers to create innovative and personalized customer experiences through its agile and scalable database solutions.

Icertis

Series B in 2016
Icertis is a cloud-based enterprise contract management platform that addresses complex contract management challenges through an intuitive interface. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Icertis utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze and structure various types of contracts, helping organizations streamline their processes. The platform enhances contract velocity, ensures compliance with regulatory and policy requirements, and optimizes commercial relationships by maximizing revenue and minimizing costs. By providing detailed risk reports and automating the management of obligations, Icertis enables clients to improve governance, mitigate risks, and boost overall productivity.

Iron.io

Series A in 2016
Iron.io's event-driven computing platform delivers and processes 100s of millions of messages and tasks through IronMQ and IronWorker. Its asynchronous workloads operate in public and private clouds, on-premises, or hybrid environments. Iron.io's messaging queuing, task processing, and job scheduling solutions are used for event processing, transaction processing, mobile and IoT compute, microservices, and other asynchronous computing patterns within modern cloud applications.

Trifacta

Series C in 2016
Trifacta offers a data engineering cloud platform focused on enhancing the efficiency of data wrangling and ensuring data quality. The platform allows users to connect seamlessly to various data sources, enabling them to evaluate, correct, and validate the quality of their data. With an AI-assisted and collaborative approach, Trifacta facilitates accelerated data transformation and the automation of data pipelines, making data consumable at any scale. The company serves tens of thousands of users across more than 10,000 organizations, including prominent names such as Deutsche Boerse, Google, and PepsiCo, helping them unlock the full potential of their data through its innovative solutions.

Unidesk

Venture Round in 2016
Unidesk is a software development company based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, that specializes in virtual desktop management. Established in 2007, it offers a management platform designed for the mobility of Windows applications. Unidesk's patented application layering technology simplifies the management of Windows apps by allowing IT departments to containerize these applications, facilitating their deployment across session hosts and virtual desktops in various cloud environments. This approach provides significant advantages over traditional application delivery methods, including greater packaging simplicity, high application compatibility, and platform independence. The company's focus is on enabling efficient and flexible management of Windows desktops and applications, whether in cloud, on-premises, or hybrid setups.

Cask

Series B in 2015
Cask is an open-source software company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in simplifying the development and management of big data solutions. The company offers a unified integration platform that significantly reduces the time required to deploy data applications and data lakes by up to 80%. Cask's platform combines data integration and application development capabilities, allowing customers to accelerate their development processes in both public and private cloud environments. It is supported by notable investors, including Battery Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, and Ignition Partners.

StreamSets

Series A in 2015
StreamSets software delivers performance management for data flows that feed the next generation of big data applications. Its mission is to bring operational excellence to the management of data in motion, so that data continually arrives on-time and with quality, empowering business-critical analysis and decision-making. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Iron.io

Series A in 2015
Iron.io's event-driven computing platform delivers and processes 100s of millions of messages and tasks through IronMQ and IronWorker. Its asynchronous workloads operate in public and private clouds, on-premises, or hybrid environments. Iron.io's messaging queuing, task processing, and job scheduling solutions are used for event processing, transaction processing, mobile and IoT compute, microservices, and other asynchronous computing patterns within modern cloud applications.

Chef Software

Series E in 2015
Chef Software is a prominent provider of Continuous Automation software, focusing on cloud-native operations and contributing to the DevOps movement. The company collaborates with numerous innovative organizations globally to facilitate digital transformation by offering tools that enable rapid and secure software delivery. Its flagship product, Chef Automate, integrates infrastructure and application management, allowing enterprises to efficiently build, deploy, and manage a wide range of applications, from legacy systems to modern microservices. The Habitat application automation product further supports diverse application release scenarios, making it suitable for modernization initiatives. Chef's InSpec tool enhances compliance and security within DevSecOps, enabling organizations to monitor compliance status and detect security issues proactively. Additionally, Chef's open-source solutions allow users to define infrastructure as code, ensuring flexibility and consistency in configuration management. By combining these capabilities, Chef Software empowers cross-functional teams to streamline software development, deployment, and management processes in the cloud, positioning itself as a leader in the DevOps landscape.

Acalvio

Series A in 2015
Acalvio specializes in cyber deception technology, providing enterprises with tools to defend against advanced security threats. Its flagship product, the Acalvio ShadowPlex Cyber Deception Platform, leverages 25 patents in autonomous deception and advanced AI to enhance security measures. The platform offers solutions for Identity Threat Detection and Response, Advanced Threat Detection, Operational Technology Security, Zero Trust frameworks, Active Directory Protection, and Ransomware Protection. Based in Silicon Valley, Acalvio caters to Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, with deployment options available on-premises, in the cloud, or through managed service providers. The technology is designed to reduce attacker dwell time by enabling early detection of threats and improving security operations center efficiency through enhanced investigation and threat-hunting capabilities. This approach helps organizations achieve better defense in depth, minimize false positives, and obtain actionable intelligence for effective remediation.

BlueData

Series C in 2015
BlueData provides the leading container-based software platform for AI, machine learning, data science, and big data analytics focuses on helping enterprises to accelerate their deployments, with faster time-to-value and lower TCO. The BlueData platform leverages Docker container technology and patented innovations to make it easier, faster, and more cost-effective to deploy Spark, Kafka, TensorFlow, Hadoop, and other AI / ML / DL and big data.

Spoken Communications

Series D in 2015
Spoken Communications offer these businesses Spoken ConversationCenter, the first conversation-centric solution for the contact center. It provides a single AI-enabled platform for channeling, managing, and analyzing digital conversations – including voice, thanks to TrueMeaning, Spoken’s patented real-time digital voice channel. Spoken ConversationCenter let’s service providers meet the demands of the modern digital consumer now and in the future while optimizing service delivery costs with AI, Big Data, and cloud-first performance.

Apprenda

Series D in 2015
Apprenda is a developer of a cloud-based enterprise platform used to power the next generation of enterprise software development. The company creates and supports modern, enterprise-ready application platforms for both cloud-native and traditional application workloads. With more than a decade of deep, enterprise customer insights, it provides compatible solution offerings for both individuals and IT departments, removing friction from the software delivery process and transforming IT into an engine of growth. Apprenda was established in 2007 and is headquartered in Troy, New York.

Yhat

Seed Round in 2015
Yhat (pronounced Y-hat) provides an end-to-end data science platform for developing, deploying, and managing real-time decision APIs. Yhat eliminates painful IT obstacles involved in cloud-based data science like server setup and config. With Yhat, data scientists can transform static insights into production-ready decision making APIs that integrate seamlessly with any customer- or employee-facing app. Yhat also created Rodeo, an open source integrated development environment (IDE) for Python. Yhat was founded in 2013 and is based in New York. The team is composed of entrepreneurs, data scientists, and engineers formerly at OnDeck, AppNexus, Guidespark, Shareablee and the Washington Post.

Coho Data

Series C in 2015
Coho Data is delivering true linear scale-out infrastructure solutions for the enterprise private cloud. The Coho DataStream platform offers an integrated SDDC solution that uses the rack as its design paradigm, creating an entirely new foundational software stack that is better equipped to run, manage and optimize data center operations. Coho makes the infrastructure invisible by abstracting and converging storage, network and compute at the rack level, thereby allowing for the right mix of resources for varied application demands. Coho’s unique Software-Defined Networking (SDN) integration delivers true scale out storage performance, secure multi-tenancy, operational simplicity, and overall ease of management. Coho Data is a leader in rack-scale converged infrastructure for the enterprise, combining SDN, SDS and commodity hardware that enables companies to bring the efficiency and flexibility of the public cloud into on-premise data centers. The Coho DataStream platform uniquely delivers true scale-out storage performance, unparalleled simplicity and a 75 percent reduction in TCO. The Coho DataStream architecture is optimized for virtual private clouds, containers and “New IT” workloads such as Big Data-as-a-Service.

Tempered

Series A in 2015
Tempered is a cyber risk management company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2012. It specializes in providing identity-based micro-segmentation solutions that significantly reduce cyber risks. By offering a zero-trust software platform, Tempered enables users to create and manage hyper-secure networks across various environments, including on-premise, remote, virtual, and cloud infrastructures. Its technology allows for seamless segmentation of IP resources without the need for infrastructure changes or disruptions, making it particularly beneficial for organizations with complex networking requirements.

Aviatrix

Series A in 2015
Aviatrix is a cloud networking expert that focuses on simplifying cloud connectivity for enterprises. The company provides a multi-cloud native networking software designed to enhance visibility, security, and control, enabling organizations to adapt quickly and maintain agility in their operations. Trusted by over 500 leading enterprises, Aviatrix delivers an enterprise-grade secure cloud network that supports mission-critical applications through a consistent networking architecture across multiple cloud service providers. In addition to its networking solutions, Aviatrix offers the Aviatrix Certified Engineer (ACE) Program, which serves as a certification for professionals in multicloud networking and security, thereby empowering the cloud networking community to navigate digital transformation effectively.

Motif

Series E in 2015
Motif is a digital brokerage firm that specializes in thematic investing solutions tailored for individuals and financial advisors. Founded in 2015, the company originally began as an agency focused on accelerating growth for luxury lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and wellness brands. Motif emphasizes the importance of effective communication through eCommerce websites and strategies, recognizing that a misalignment can lead to lost revenue opportunities. The firm takes a customer-centric approach, offering marketing solutions and creative services designed to address the specific needs of direct-to-consumer and retail companies. By prioritizing the right strategies and fostering a human-first customer experience, Motif aims to help clients optimize their business potential and achieve their financial goals.

Skytap

Series D in 2014
Skytap, Inc. specializes in providing cloud-based development and testing environments aimed at migrating and modernizing enterprise applications globally. The company's primary offering, Skytap Cloud, allows for self-service access to production-like environments, facilitating more frequent code testing for development and testing teams. Skytap’s platform supports organizations in transitioning to modern software delivery methods by enabling the rapid migration of traditional workloads to the cloud and fostering the adoption of agile and DevOps practices. This approach helps businesses enhance their application development efficiency and integrate new cloud architectures. Additionally, Skytap provides a range of services including cloud migration, application modernization, training, and strategic consulting. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Skytap also maintains locations in Toronto, Canada, and London, United Kingdom.

SnapLogic

Series D in 2014
SnapLogic, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based integration platform as a service (iPaaS), known as the SnapLogic Intelligent Integration Platform. This platform facilitates the integration of data from various sources, whether on-premises or in the cloud, enhancing data and process flow across applications, databases, and big data streams. SnapLogic allows users to unify multiple endpoints, including SaaS, ERP applications, and APIs, through a user-friendly interface that supports both IT professionals and business users. The platform offers pre-built integration templates to streamline projects and improve efficiency. Additionally, SnapLogic provides services such as onboarding, customer support, and education to ensure user success. The company serves a diverse clientele, including Global 2000 companies, independent software vendors, and various sectors such as human resources and online marketing. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, SnapLogic has expanded its presence with offices in major cities worldwide, including New York, London, Hyderabad, and Melbourne.

Wit.ai

Seed Round in 2014
Wit.ai, Inc. is a company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in natural language processing solutions. Founded in 2013, it offers an application programming interface (API) that allows developers to integrate natural language interfaces into their applications and devices, facilitating interactions through speech or text. Wit.ai enables the creation of voice interfaces that learn from user interactions, continuously improving their understanding of human language. As of January 2015, Wit.ai operates as a subsidiary of Facebook, Inc. The platform empowers developers to build conversational applications, leveraging community contributions to enhance its capabilities.

Azuqua

Series A in 2014
Azuqua, Inc. operates a cloud-based digital automation platform that facilitates the integration of software as a service (SaaS) applications. The platform features an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, allowing users to create integrations and automate processes without the need for coding. Azuqua's offerings include a comprehensive library of logic functions, built-in spreadsheets, and robust error handling capabilities. The platform supports various business functions, including customer experience, sales, human resources, and marketing, enabling organizations to streamline operations and improve productivity. Azuqua caters to both start-ups and large enterprises, helping them automate repetitive tasks and enhance employee and customer experiences. Founded in 2010 and based in Seattle, Washington, Azuqua operates as a subsidiary of Okta, Inc. as of March 2019.

Nymi

Series A in 2014
Nymi Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in wearable biometric devices, particularly the Nymi Band, which utilizes proprietary HeartID technology to authenticate users based on their unique electrocardiogram. Founded in 2011 and rebranded from Bionym Inc. in December 2014, Nymi aims to facilitate digital transformation in various sectors, including life sciences, healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services. The company offers a connected worker platform designed to enhance workplace safety, security, productivity, and data integrity by integrating human users with their digital environments. Nymi also provides a mobile application for Android to activate their wearable devices and sells the Nymi Bands online. Recognized for its positive workplace culture, Nymi was awarded one of the Best Workplaces in Canada in 2019 for companies with fewer than 100 employees.

Xamarin

Series C in 2014
Xamarin is a provider of development tools designed to facilitate the creation and testing of native mobile applications. The company aims to streamline mobile app development by offering a cross-platform development environment that allows developers to build fully native applications for iOS, Android, and Windows from a single codebase. With the ability to share a significant portion of source code across various platforms, Xamarin enables businesses to leverage their existing skills, teams, and tools to efficiently deliver applications. Its solutions, including the Xamarin Platform, Xamarin Test Cloud, and Xamarin Insights, are utilized by over 700,000 developers, including many Fortune 500 companies, across more than 120 countries. Xamarin's approach positions it as a leading choice for enterprise mobile development, helping organizations accelerate the creation of critical consumer and enterprise applications.

PaxVax

Series B in 2014
PaxVax is a vaccine start-up company developing candidate oral vaccines for influenza, and key infectious diseases. It has developed a proprietary oral vaccine technology based on a common virus called adenovirus. The technology removes the delivery hurdles of traditional injectable vaccines, namely the need for cold storage, needles, and administration by medical personnel. PaxVax was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Couchbase

Series E in 2014
Couchbase, Inc. is a provider of NoSQL databases tailored for enterprises, particularly for web and mobile applications. The company offers a comprehensive Couchbase platform that includes Couchbase Server, a high-performance distributed database, Couchbase Lite, an embedded database for mobile devices, and Couchbase Sync Gateway, which synchronizes data between mobile devices and the cloud. Additionally, Couchbase provides a cloud-native autonomous database management platform through its Kubernetes Operator and a fully-managed Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) known as Couchbase Cloud. The platform is designed to handle massive data volumes in real time, making it suitable for industries such as social networking, online gaming, advertising, and e-commerce. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an office in Manchester, United Kingdom, Couchbase was founded in 2008 and rebranded from Membase, Inc. in 2011. The company focuses on empowering developers to create innovative and personalized customer experiences through its agile and scalable database solutions.

Glympse

Series C in 2014
Glympse Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in developing a mobile application for real-time location sharing. Founded in 2008, the application allows users to share their location with others via a web-based map for a designated period. It caters to various needs, including monitoring grocery deliveries, scheduling service technician appointments, and facilitating curbside and in-store pickups. Glympse's platform integrates service, marketing, and commerce capabilities, aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction by reducing friction during delivery experiences. The company serves a range of clients, including many Fortune 1000 companies, which rely on Glympse for efficient communication and improved customer engagement.

Hipmunk

Series C in 2014
Hipmunk, Inc. is a travel search platform designed to simplify the travel planning process. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the company allows users to compare a wide range of travel options, including commercial flights, trains, charter flights, hotels, and vacation rentals. Its website and mobile applications present flight results in a visual timeline, enabling users to easily identify the best options, while hotel listings are displayed on a map to highlight proximity to local landmarks. Additionally, Hipmunk offers services for rental cars and vacation packages, aiming to provide a comprehensive and efficient travel booking experience. As of October 2016, Hipmunk operates as a subsidiary of Concur Technologies, Inc.

Trifacta

Series C in 2014
Trifacta offers a data engineering cloud platform focused on enhancing the efficiency of data wrangling and ensuring data quality. The platform allows users to connect seamlessly to various data sources, enabling them to evaluate, correct, and validate the quality of their data. With an AI-assisted and collaborative approach, Trifacta facilitates accelerated data transformation and the automation of data pipelines, making data consumable at any scale. The company serves tens of thousands of users across more than 10,000 organizations, including prominent names such as Deutsche Boerse, Google, and PepsiCo, helping them unlock the full potential of their data through its innovative solutions.

Message Bus

Venture Round in 2014
Mail Bypass, Inc., doing business as Message Bus, provides a cloud-native application service for enabling and powering messaging across email and mobile channels. Its service enables enterprises and application developers to deliver transactional and marketing messages, including emails, SMS, push mails, and social messages. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Corte Madera, California.

Motif

Series D in 2014
Motif is a digital brokerage firm that specializes in thematic investing solutions tailored for individuals and financial advisors. Founded in 2015, the company originally began as an agency focused on accelerating growth for luxury lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and wellness brands. Motif emphasizes the importance of effective communication through eCommerce websites and strategies, recognizing that a misalignment can lead to lost revenue opportunities. The firm takes a customer-centric approach, offering marketing solutions and creative services designed to address the specific needs of direct-to-consumer and retail companies. By prioritizing the right strategies and fostering a human-first customer experience, Motif aims to help clients optimize their business potential and achieve their financial goals.

Avvo

Series D in 2014
Avvo, Inc. is an online legal marketplace that facilitates connections between consumers and lawyers. The platform features a comprehensive directory of lawyer profiles, including ratings, client reviews, and peer endorsements, covering approximately 97% of lawyers in the United States. Consumers can seek free legal advice through a Q&A forum, which includes previously answered questions and responses from participating attorneys. Avvo also offers marketing solutions for lawyers, such as Avvo Ignite, a cloud-based platform tailored to enhance their business growth. The services provided cover various legal areas, including criminal defense, family law, immigration, and personal injury. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Avvo operates as a subsidiary of Internet Brands, Inc.

Tipbit

Series A in 2014
Tipbit returns email to killer app status by recreating it to make working from the smartphone easier and more productive – as often as possible, turning everyday tasks into a single swipe of a thumb or finger. It is the only mobile app that pulls everything a person needs to work effectively on the go into a single interface.

DocuSign

Series E in 2014
DocuSign, Inc. is a leading provider of cloud-based software that facilitates electronic signatures and automates agreement workflows for businesses and individuals. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a comprehensive platform known as Agreement Cloud, which streamlines various aspects of documented transactions, including identity management, authentication, and data collection. DocuSign's solutions cater to a diverse range of sectors, including finance, healthcare, technology, and real estate, and serve small to large enterprises. Key offerings include DocuSign CLM for automating agreement processes, Intelligent Insights leveraging artificial intelligence for agreement analysis, and integrations with platforms like Salesforce. Additionally, the company provides tools for complex forms, digital payments, and electronic notarization. DocuSign operates globally, with offices in major cities such as London, Sydney, São Paulo, and Dublin, and offers training and support services to enhance user experience.

Unidesk

Venture Round in 2014
Unidesk is a software development company based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, that specializes in virtual desktop management. Established in 2007, it offers a management platform designed for the mobility of Windows applications. Unidesk's patented application layering technology simplifies the management of Windows apps by allowing IT departments to containerize these applications, facilitating their deployment across session hosts and virtual desktops in various cloud environments. This approach provides significant advantages over traditional application delivery methods, including greater packaging simplicity, high application compatibility, and platform independence. The company's focus is on enabling efficient and flexible management of Windows desktops and applications, whether in cloud, on-premises, or hybrid setups.

Skytap

Series C in 2014
Skytap, Inc. specializes in providing cloud-based development and testing environments aimed at migrating and modernizing enterprise applications globally. The company's primary offering, Skytap Cloud, allows for self-service access to production-like environments, facilitating more frequent code testing for development and testing teams. Skytap’s platform supports organizations in transitioning to modern software delivery methods by enabling the rapid migration of traditional workloads to the cloud and fostering the adoption of agile and DevOps practices. This approach helps businesses enhance their application development efficiency and integrate new cloud architectures. Additionally, Skytap provides a range of services including cloud migration, application modernization, training, and strategic consulting. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Skytap also maintains locations in Toronto, Canada, and London, United Kingdom.

Chef Software

Series D in 2013
Chef Software is a prominent provider of Continuous Automation software, focusing on cloud-native operations and contributing to the DevOps movement. The company collaborates with numerous innovative organizations globally to facilitate digital transformation by offering tools that enable rapid and secure software delivery. Its flagship product, Chef Automate, integrates infrastructure and application management, allowing enterprises to efficiently build, deploy, and manage a wide range of applications, from legacy systems to modern microservices. The Habitat application automation product further supports diverse application release scenarios, making it suitable for modernization initiatives. Chef's InSpec tool enhances compliance and security within DevSecOps, enabling organizations to monitor compliance status and detect security issues proactively. Additionally, Chef's open-source solutions allow users to define infrastructure as code, ensuring flexibility and consistency in configuration management. By combining these capabilities, Chef Software empowers cross-functional teams to streamline software development, deployment, and management processes in the cloud, positioning itself as a leader in the DevOps landscape.

PaxVax

Series B in 2013
PaxVax is a vaccine start-up company developing candidate oral vaccines for influenza, and key infectious diseases. It has developed a proprietary oral vaccine technology based on a common virus called adenovirus. The technology removes the delivery hurdles of traditional injectable vaccines, namely the need for cold storage, needles, and administration by medical personnel. PaxVax was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Apprenda

Series C in 2013
Apprenda is a developer of a cloud-based enterprise platform used to power the next generation of enterprise software development. The company creates and supports modern, enterprise-ready application platforms for both cloud-native and traditional application workloads. With more than a decade of deep, enterprise customer insights, it provides compatible solution offerings for both individuals and IT departments, removing friction from the software delivery process and transforming IT into an engine of growth. Apprenda was established in 2007 and is headquartered in Troy, New York.

Coho Data

Series B in 2013
Coho Data is delivering true linear scale-out infrastructure solutions for the enterprise private cloud. The Coho DataStream platform offers an integrated SDDC solution that uses the rack as its design paradigm, creating an entirely new foundational software stack that is better equipped to run, manage and optimize data center operations. Coho makes the infrastructure invisible by abstracting and converging storage, network and compute at the rack level, thereby allowing for the right mix of resources for varied application demands. Coho’s unique Software-Defined Networking (SDN) integration delivers true scale out storage performance, secure multi-tenancy, operational simplicity, and overall ease of management. Coho Data is a leader in rack-scale converged infrastructure for the enterprise, combining SDN, SDS and commodity hardware that enables companies to bring the efficiency and flexibility of the public cloud into on-premise data centers. The Coho DataStream platform uniquely delivers true scale-out storage performance, unparalleled simplicity and a 75 percent reduction in TCO. The Coho DataStream architecture is optimized for virtual private clouds, containers and “New IT” workloads such as Big Data-as-a-Service.

Bromium

Series C in 2013
Bromium Inc. specializes in micro-virtualization technology aimed at enhancing enterprise security and protecting users from advanced malware threats. Its flagship product, Bromium vSentry™, employs a unique approach by isolating potentially harmful tasks in hardware-isolated environments, thereby safeguarding Windows PCs against both known and unknown attacks without requiring new management tools or skillsets. The platform provides real-time threat intelligence to IT teams, allowing for effective monitoring and management of security events across various enterprise endpoints. This solution is particularly beneficial for industries such as energy, finance, government, healthcare, high tech, and retail, as it enables safe collaboration and access to cloud-based applications while minimizing the risk of data breaches. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, Bromium operates as a subsidiary of HP Inc., with a research and development center located in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

BlueData

Series B in 2013
BlueData provides the leading container-based software platform for AI, machine learning, data science, and big data analytics focuses on helping enterprises to accelerate their deployments, with faster time-to-value and lower TCO. The BlueData platform leverages Docker container technology and patented innovations to make it easier, faster, and more cost-effective to deploy Spark, Kafka, TensorFlow, Hadoop, and other AI / ML / DL and big data.

StrongLoop

Series A in 2013
StrongLoop, based in San Mateo, CA, specializes in developing an application programming interface (API) tier that connects enterprise data to various devices and browsers. The company is known for its StrongLoop Suite, which includes an open-source mobile backend as a service (mBaaS), an operations console, and a supported package of Node.js featuring advanced debugging and clustering capabilities. Founded by contributors to Node.js and experienced professionals in mobile architecture and open source, StrongLoop enables users to seamlessly connect multiple data sources, implement business logic in Node.js, and auto-generate SDKs for both iOS and Android. The company is supported by investors such as Ignition Partners and Shasta Ventures, with notable advisor Marten Mickos, who has a background with Eucalyptus and MySQL.

Vastrm

Seed Round in 2013
Vastrm specializes in the fields of fashion, men's, and wearables. Vastrm allows its customers to finally hone in on and find the perfect fit for their unique body types. It was founded in 2010 and headquartered in Burlingame, California.
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