Ignition Partners

Ignition Partners is a venture capital firm based in Bellevue, Washington. It targets seed and Series A investments in United States software companies, with emphasis on B2B, information technology, SaaS, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and cybersecurity. The firm backs early-stage ventures by leveraging the partners’ track record as business leaders who have built successful technology companies, offering domain expertise, strategic insight, and industry connections to help founders hire teams, refine products, and scale companies.

Frank Artale

Managing Partner

John Connors

Managing Partner

Richard Fade

Partner

Michelle Goldberg

Partner

Robert Headley

Partner

Steve Hooper

Partner

Bob Kelly

Managing Partner

Cameron Myhrvold

Founder and General Partner

Balaji Rajagopalan, Nick Triantos, Vivek Raghunathan

Partner

Jonathan Roberts

Co-Founder and Partner

Nick Sturiale

Managing Partner

Past deals in US Rockies

Symend

Series B in 2020
Founded in 2016, Symend is a global leader in digital debt recovery solutions. It empowers enterprises across financial services, telecommunications, and utilities sectors to optimize collection effectiveness through personalized engagements driven by applied behavioral science and AI.

Icertis

Series E in 2019
Icertis is a cloud-based enterprise contract management platform that streamlines complex contract processes. Founded in 2009, it helps businesses accelerate growth by improving contract velocity, safeguard against risks through regulatory compliance, and optimize commercial relationships to maximize revenue.

Symend

Series A in 2019
Founded in 2016, Symend is a global leader in digital debt recovery solutions. It empowers enterprises across financial services, telecommunications, and utilities sectors to optimize collection effectiveness through personalized engagements driven by applied behavioral science and AI.

Tempered

Venture Round in 2019
Tempered Networks, Inc., established in 2012 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in secure networking solutions. The company focuses on critical infrastructure, industrial control systems, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) across various industries such as water, energy, and manufacturing. Tempered offers products like HIPswitch Conductor, HIPswitch security appliances, and SimpleConnect management console, enabling customers to create secure private networks, configure communication policies, and monitor network activities. Its solutions are employed in applications such as net extension, net segmentation, link redundancy, and remote access. Tempered's core strength lies in its identity-based micro-segmentation technology, which reduces cyber risks by providing point-and-click security without disrupting existing infrastructure.

KenSci

Series B in 2019
KenSci Inc. is a healthcare technology company that specializes in developing a machine learning platform aimed at improving risk prediction for healthcare providers and payers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in Hyderabad and Singapore, KenSci's platform integrates and analyzes data from various sources, including clinical records, claims, and patient-generated information. This enables healthcare organizations to identify clinical, financial, and operational risks, allowing for earlier interventions that can save costs and improve patient outcomes. The platform offers a library of pre-built models and modular solutions, facilitating seamless integration into existing workflows to enhance hospital operations and care coordination. By leveraging Explainable AI, KenSci ensures that its risk-based predictions are both efficient and accountable, ultimately supporting the delivery of better healthcare.

Intelage

Seed Round in 2018
Intelage Corporation is a technology company that specializes in developing a cloud-based global trade management and logistics platform. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Intelage connects trade suppliers, buyers, logistics providers, and financial institutions, facilitating the creation, tracking, and management of trades within a single application. Its core products include MarketPlace, which serves as a virtual platform for agricultural suppliers and buyers to engage in transactions, and TradeDesk, designed for trade and operations teams to manage the flow of products and information from origin to destination. The platform addresses various elements of the trading process, including sourcing, logistics, tracking, documentation, communication, trade, and regulatory compliance, thereby helping clients overcome logistical challenges, automate manual processes, and enhance visibility into critical trade information.

Shyft Technologies

Series A in 2018
Shyft Technologies Inc. is a company that specializes in workforce management through its innovative mobile application. Founded in 2015 and based in Seattle, Washington, with an additional office in Los Angeles, the company provides a platform that enables employees in industries such as retail, supply chain, food service, and grocery to swap shifts, share schedules, and communicate effectively. By facilitating shift-swapping and posting, Shyft empowers employees with greater scheduling flexibility, while also allowing companies to streamline operations and reduce redundant tasks. This not only enhances productivity but also enables frontline workers to focus on sales and customer engagement. Shyft has established itself as a leader in product development and mobile solutions, earning recognition as the 2018 Gold Prize Winner of the Seattle Business Magazine’s Tech Impact Award for Emerging Companies.

Icertis

Series D in 2018
Icertis is a cloud-based enterprise contract management platform that streamlines complex contract processes. Founded in 2009, it helps businesses accelerate growth by improving contract velocity, safeguard against risks through regulatory compliance, and optimize commercial relationships to maximize revenue.

AstrumU

Seed Round in 2018
AstrumU, Inc. is a technology-driven company that focuses on connecting employers with recent graduates through its innovative platform. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, with an additional office in Kansas City, Kansas, AstrumU enables educational institutions and lifelong learners to assess the return on educational investments. The AstrumU platform employs artificial intelligence to analyze and synthesize data from students, schools, and employers, providing predictive insights that enhance recruitment and talent development. By quantifying skills based on verifiable data, the platform not only drives enrollment and enhances industry engagement but also aims to increase economic mobility for individuals entering the workforce.

Tempered

Venture Round in 2017
Tempered Networks, Inc., established in 2012 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in secure networking solutions. The company focuses on critical infrastructure, industrial control systems, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) across various industries such as water, energy, and manufacturing. Tempered offers products like HIPswitch Conductor, HIPswitch security appliances, and SimpleConnect management console, enabling customers to create secure private networks, configure communication policies, and monitor network activities. Its solutions are employed in applications such as net extension, net segmentation, link redundancy, and remote access. Tempered's core strength lies in its identity-based micro-segmentation technology, which reduces cyber risks by providing point-and-click security without disrupting existing infrastructure.

Skytap

Series E in 2017
Skytap, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based solutions focused on modernizing and migrating enterprise applications. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with additional locations in Toronto and London, Skytap offers the Skytap Cloud platform, which facilitates self-service access to production-like environments for development and testing teams, promoting more frequent code testing. The company integrates cloud automation with existing processes, allowing organizations to build, run, and evolve hybrid applications efficiently while adopting modern development practices such as agile and DevOps. Skytap's services encompass cloud migration, application modernization, and strategic consulting, all aimed at enhancing the speed, safety, and efficiency of application development to meet the demands of the digital services economy. Founded in 2006, Skytap was initially known as illumita, Inc. until its rebranding in 2008.

Azuqua

Series B in 2017
Azuqua, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that develops a digital automation platform designed to integrate various software as a service (SaaS) applications. Founded in 2010, Azuqua's platform allows users to automate repetitive tasks and enhance productivity through a visual drag-and-drop interface, eliminating the need for coding skills. It provides a robust library of logic functions, comprehensive connectors, and tools for data manipulation, enabling businesses to streamline workflows across departments. Azuqua's solutions address critical business processes in areas such as customer experience, sales, human resources, and marketing. By connecting disparate applications and facilitating seamless data flow, Azuqua empowers organizations to improve employee and customer experiences while redefining productivity. The company operates as a subsidiary of Okta, Inc. as of March 2019.

AstrumU

Pre Seed Round in 2017
AstrumU, Inc. is a technology-driven company that focuses on connecting employers with recent graduates through its innovative platform. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, with an additional office in Kansas City, Kansas, AstrumU enables educational institutions and lifelong learners to assess the return on educational investments. The AstrumU platform employs artificial intelligence to analyze and synthesize data from students, schools, and employers, providing predictive insights that enhance recruitment and talent development. By quantifying skills based on verifiable data, the platform not only drives enrollment and enhances industry engagement but also aims to increase economic mobility for individuals entering the workforce.

Icertis

Series C in 2017
Icertis is a cloud-based enterprise contract management platform that streamlines complex contract processes. Founded in 2009, it helps businesses accelerate growth by improving contract velocity, safeguard against risks through regulatory compliance, and optimize commercial relationships to maximize revenue.

KenSci

Series A in 2017
KenSci Inc. is a healthcare technology company that specializes in developing a machine learning platform aimed at improving risk prediction for healthcare providers and payers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in Hyderabad and Singapore, KenSci's platform integrates and analyzes data from various sources, including clinical records, claims, and patient-generated information. This enables healthcare organizations to identify clinical, financial, and operational risks, allowing for earlier interventions that can save costs and improve patient outcomes. The platform offers a library of pre-built models and modular solutions, facilitating seamless integration into existing workflows to enhance hospital operations and care coordination. By leveraging Explainable AI, KenSci ensures that its risk-based predictions are both efficient and accountable, ultimately supporting the delivery of better healthcare.

Glympse

Series C in 2016
Glympse is a mobile-first location communication platform that provides real-time, time-limited location sharing to coordinate product and service delivery. The platform aggregates service, marketing and commerce capabilities to reduce friction between delivery, curbside and in-store pickup, home services, and mobile commerce experiences. By enabling customers to share their location with providers for a preset period, it helps brands improve transparency, communication and customer satisfaction throughout delivery and service interactions. Founded in 2008 and based in Seattle, Glympse serves major brands by enabling real-time location sharing during delivery and service engagements.

Tempered

Series B in 2016
Tempered Networks, Inc., established in 2012 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in secure networking solutions. The company focuses on critical infrastructure, industrial control systems, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) across various industries such as water, energy, and manufacturing. Tempered offers products like HIPswitch Conductor, HIPswitch security appliances, and SimpleConnect management console, enabling customers to create secure private networks, configure communication policies, and monitor network activities. Its solutions are employed in applications such as net extension, net segmentation, link redundancy, and remote access. Tempered's core strength lies in its identity-based micro-segmentation technology, which reduces cyber risks by providing point-and-click security without disrupting existing infrastructure.

Icertis

Series B in 2016
Icertis is a cloud-based enterprise contract management platform that streamlines complex contract processes. Founded in 2009, it helps businesses accelerate growth by improving contract velocity, safeguard against risks through regulatory compliance, and optimize commercial relationships to maximize revenue.

Tempered

Series A in 2015
Tempered Networks, Inc., established in 2012 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in secure networking solutions. The company focuses on critical infrastructure, industrial control systems, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) across various industries such as water, energy, and manufacturing. Tempered offers products like HIPswitch Conductor, HIPswitch security appliances, and SimpleConnect management console, enabling customers to create secure private networks, configure communication policies, and monitor network activities. Its solutions are employed in applications such as net extension, net segmentation, link redundancy, and remote access. Tempered's core strength lies in its identity-based micro-segmentation technology, which reduces cyber risks by providing point-and-click security without disrupting existing infrastructure.

Skytap

Series D in 2014
Skytap, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based solutions focused on modernizing and migrating enterprise applications. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with additional locations in Toronto and London, Skytap offers the Skytap Cloud platform, which facilitates self-service access to production-like environments for development and testing teams, promoting more frequent code testing. The company integrates cloud automation with existing processes, allowing organizations to build, run, and evolve hybrid applications efficiently while adopting modern development practices such as agile and DevOps. Skytap's services encompass cloud migration, application modernization, and strategic consulting, all aimed at enhancing the speed, safety, and efficiency of application development to meet the demands of the digital services economy. Founded in 2006, Skytap was initially known as illumita, Inc. until its rebranding in 2008.

Azuqua

Series A in 2014
Azuqua, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that develops a digital automation platform designed to integrate various software as a service (SaaS) applications. Founded in 2010, Azuqua's platform allows users to automate repetitive tasks and enhance productivity through a visual drag-and-drop interface, eliminating the need for coding skills. It provides a robust library of logic functions, comprehensive connectors, and tools for data manipulation, enabling businesses to streamline workflows across departments. Azuqua's solutions address critical business processes in areas such as customer experience, sales, human resources, and marketing. By connecting disparate applications and facilitating seamless data flow, Azuqua empowers organizations to improve employee and customer experiences while redefining productivity. The company operates as a subsidiary of Okta, Inc. as of March 2019.

Glympse

Series C in 2014
Glympse is a mobile-first location communication platform that provides real-time, time-limited location sharing to coordinate product and service delivery. The platform aggregates service, marketing and commerce capabilities to reduce friction between delivery, curbside and in-store pickup, home services, and mobile commerce experiences. By enabling customers to share their location with providers for a preset period, it helps brands improve transparency, communication and customer satisfaction throughout delivery and service interactions. Founded in 2008 and based in Seattle, Glympse serves major brands by enabling real-time location sharing during delivery and service engagements.

Avvo

Series D in 2014
Avvo, Inc. is an online legal marketplace that facilitates connections between consumers and lawyers in the United States. The platform features a comprehensive lawyer directory that includes Avvo-rated profiles, client reviews, and peer endorsements for a vast majority of attorneys, allowing consumers to find legal representation suited to their specific needs. Additionally, Avvo operates a Q&A forum where users can obtain free legal advice from participating lawyers, as well as access previously asked questions and responses. To assist lawyers in expanding their practices, Avvo offers marketing tools and services, including Avvo Ignite, a specialized cloud-based marketing platform. The company's services cover a wide range of legal areas, including criminal defense, family law, immigration, personal injury, and more. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Avvo, Inc. has positioned itself as a significant resource for both consumers seeking legal assistance and attorneys aiming to grow their businesses.

Skytap

Series C in 2014
Skytap, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based solutions focused on modernizing and migrating enterprise applications. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with additional locations in Toronto and London, Skytap offers the Skytap Cloud platform, which facilitates self-service access to production-like environments for development and testing teams, promoting more frequent code testing. The company integrates cloud automation with existing processes, allowing organizations to build, run, and evolve hybrid applications efficiently while adopting modern development practices such as agile and DevOps. Skytap's services encompass cloud migration, application modernization, and strategic consulting, all aimed at enhancing the speed, safety, and efficiency of application development to meet the demands of the digital services economy. Founded in 2006, Skytap was initially known as illumita, Inc. until its rebranding in 2008.

Korrio

Series B in 2012
Korrio, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in sports automation solutions, primarily focused on enhancing the youth sports experience. Founded in 2009, Korrio offers an integrated platform that streamlines various aspects of youth sports management, including registration, team formation, scheduling, communication, and website hosting. The platform allows users—such as players, parents, coaches, and sports clubs—to easily access schedules, share photos, send messages, and obtain driving directions and weather updates. Korrio aims to simplify and improve the organization of youth sports, ensuring a more efficient and enjoyable experience for all participants. The company operates as a subsidiary of TeamSnap, Inc.

Moz

Series B in 2012
Moz is a provider of analytics software that enables businesses to track their inbound marketing efforts, including search marketing, link building, social media, and brand mentions, all on a single platform. Its software offers data visualizations, insights into competitors, and actionable recommendations to enhance marketing performance. Committed to improving marketing practices, Moz develops user-friendly tools, tutorials, and educational resources aimed at facilitating the learning of inbound marketing strategies. The company has cultivated a vibrant online marketing community, supporting over 20,000 customers and 300,000 community members globally. Moz is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with an additional office in Portland, Oregon.

Symplified

Series C in 2012
Symplified is a provider of identity infrastructure focused on simplifying user access to applications while ensuring compliance with security requirements. The company offers a hybrid platform that includes products such as KeyChain, which facilitates secure single sign-on for software-as-a-service and enterprise applications, and Access, which serves as an identity and access management solution for web applications. Additionally, Symplified's Identity Cloud allows users to deploy comprehensive identity infrastructure. The company enhances visibility and control over application usage without the need to replicate sensitive user data, providing a unified, customizable single sign-on portal. With a presence in regions including Silicon Valley, the northeastern and Midwestern United States, the United Kingdom, and EMEA, Symplified is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado.

Visible Technologies

Venture Round in 2011
Visible Technologies specializes in social media monitoring and analytics, offering a comprehensive suite of software and services aimed at extracting business value from social communities. Its flagship product, Visible Intelligence™, is a cutting-edge platform designed to enhance competitive and brand intelligence, improve marketing ROI, and provide deeper customer insights. With a focus on agility and scalability, the platform enables brands to engage with their communities rapidly. Headquartered in Seattle, with additional offices in London and New York, Visible has established itself as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the industry. The company has built strong partnerships with notable clients, including Office Depot, Microsoft, and FedEx, and is supported by a leadership team with extensive experience in analytics, digital marketing, and technology. Through its innovative solutions, Visible Technologies empowers businesses to effectively manage their online brand presence and optimize their marketing strategies.

Swype

Series C in 2011
Swype creates text input technology for screens. The patented interface enables users to create words with one continuous finger motion across an on-screen keyboard. This approach provides a faster and easier way to write. Swype delivers single-tap, multi-tap, predictive and "swype" motions for both stylus and finger based input. In addition, the application is designed to work across a variety of devices such as phones, tablets, game consoles, kiosks, televisions, virtual screens and more. Seattle based Swype Inc. was founded by Cliff Kushler and Randy Marsden in 2003. Cliff is the co-inventor of T9, the standard predictive text-entry solution used on almost 3 billion mobile phones worldwide. Randy is the developer of the onscreen keyboard included in Windows, with an installed base of over 500 million units

Glympse

Series B in 2011
Glympse is a mobile-first location communication platform that provides real-time, time-limited location sharing to coordinate product and service delivery. The platform aggregates service, marketing and commerce capabilities to reduce friction between delivery, curbside and in-store pickup, home services, and mobile commerce experiences. By enabling customers to share their location with providers for a preset period, it helps brands improve transparency, communication and customer satisfaction throughout delivery and service interactions. Founded in 2008 and based in Seattle, Glympse serves major brands by enabling real-time location sharing during delivery and service engagements.

Visible Technologies

Series C in 2011
Visible Technologies specializes in social media monitoring and analytics, offering a comprehensive suite of software and services aimed at extracting business value from social communities. Its flagship product, Visible Intelligence™, is a cutting-edge platform designed to enhance competitive and brand intelligence, improve marketing ROI, and provide deeper customer insights. With a focus on agility and scalability, the platform enables brands to engage with their communities rapidly. Headquartered in Seattle, with additional offices in London and New York, Visible has established itself as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the industry. The company has built strong partnerships with notable clients, including Office Depot, Microsoft, and FedEx, and is supported by a leadership team with extensive experience in analytics, digital marketing, and technology. Through its innovative solutions, Visible Technologies empowers businesses to effectively manage their online brand presence and optimize their marketing strategies.

Swype

Series C in 2011
Swype creates text input technology for screens. The patented interface enables users to create words with one continuous finger motion across an on-screen keyboard. This approach provides a faster and easier way to write. Swype delivers single-tap, multi-tap, predictive and "swype" motions for both stylus and finger based input. In addition, the application is designed to work across a variety of devices such as phones, tablets, game consoles, kiosks, televisions, virtual screens and more. Seattle based Swype Inc. was founded by Cliff Kushler and Randy Marsden in 2003. Cliff is the co-inventor of T9, the standard predictive text-entry solution used on almost 3 billion mobile phones worldwide. Randy is the developer of the onscreen keyboard included in Windows, with an installed base of over 500 million units

Korrio

Series A in 2011
Korrio, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in sports automation solutions, primarily focused on enhancing the youth sports experience. Founded in 2009, Korrio offers an integrated platform that streamlines various aspects of youth sports management, including registration, team formation, scheduling, communication, and website hosting. The platform allows users—such as players, parents, coaches, and sports clubs—to easily access schedules, share photos, send messages, and obtain driving directions and weather updates. Korrio aims to simplify and improve the organization of youth sports, ensuring a more efficient and enjoyable experience for all participants. The company operates as a subsidiary of TeamSnap, Inc.

Skytap

Series C in 2010
Skytap, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based solutions focused on modernizing and migrating enterprise applications. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with additional locations in Toronto and London, Skytap offers the Skytap Cloud platform, which facilitates self-service access to production-like environments for development and testing teams, promoting more frequent code testing. The company integrates cloud automation with existing processes, allowing organizations to build, run, and evolve hybrid applications efficiently while adopting modern development practices such as agile and DevOps. Skytap's services encompass cloud migration, application modernization, and strategic consulting, all aimed at enhancing the speed, safety, and efficiency of application development to meet the demands of the digital services economy. Founded in 2006, Skytap was initially known as illumita, Inc. until its rebranding in 2008.

Bonanza

Venture Round in 2010
Bonanza, Inc. operates an online marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of a diverse range of products, including antiques, clothing, collectibles, jewelry, and home goods. Founded in 2007 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company was initially known as Bonanzle before rebranding in 2010. Bonanza aims to simplify the process of starting an online business by removing the technical barriers typically associated with e-commerce. Its platform allows sellers to publish listings with a single click to major buyer channels at no upfront cost, only charging once sales are made. Additionally, Bonanza offers tools for creating high-quality product images and automatically generates webstores for sellers, enhancing their ability to reach repeat customers. The marketplace has received recognition for its user-friendly interface, having been voted as the best online marketplace for "Ease of Use" in multiple annual seller surveys. Bonanza's mission is to foster entrepreneurship by providing an accessible and efficient platform for sellers.

Avvo

Series C in 2010
Avvo, Inc. is an online legal marketplace that facilitates connections between consumers and lawyers in the United States. The platform features a comprehensive lawyer directory that includes Avvo-rated profiles, client reviews, and peer endorsements for a vast majority of attorneys, allowing consumers to find legal representation suited to their specific needs. Additionally, Avvo operates a Q&A forum where users can obtain free legal advice from participating lawyers, as well as access previously asked questions and responses. To assist lawyers in expanding their practices, Avvo offers marketing tools and services, including Avvo Ignite, a specialized cloud-based marketing platform. The company's services cover a wide range of legal areas, including criminal defense, family law, immigration, personal injury, and more. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Avvo, Inc. has positioned itself as a significant resource for both consumers seeking legal assistance and attorneys aiming to grow their businesses.

Visible Technologies

Series C in 2010
Visible Technologies specializes in social media monitoring and analytics, offering a comprehensive suite of software and services aimed at extracting business value from social communities. Its flagship product, Visible Intelligence™, is a cutting-edge platform designed to enhance competitive and brand intelligence, improve marketing ROI, and provide deeper customer insights. With a focus on agility and scalability, the platform enables brands to engage with their communities rapidly. Headquartered in Seattle, with additional offices in London and New York, Visible has established itself as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the industry. The company has built strong partnerships with notable clients, including Office Depot, Microsoft, and FedEx, and is supported by a leadership team with extensive experience in analytics, digital marketing, and technology. Through its innovative solutions, Visible Technologies empowers businesses to effectively manage their online brand presence and optimize their marketing strategies.

Appature

Series A in 2009
Appature, Inc. was acquired by IMS Health in March 2013. It's a Seattle-based technology company that provides cloud-based marketing software platform, now branded as Nexxus Marketing, designed exclusively for healthcare and life sciences companies. Nexxus Marketing combines a big data marketing database, campaign management engine, and insights for campaign optimization and data visualization.

Onehub

Series A in 2009
Onehub Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in online secure sharing and collaboration solutions for businesses. Founded in 2007, it provides a cloud-based file storage and sharing service tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises. Onehub's platform allows users to store, organize, and share files securely, featuring customizable sharing permissions and collaborative tools such as task assignments and comments. The company also offers a free data loss prevention tool called Marshal, which helps businesses identify exposed sensitive data across their cloud accounts. With over 1.6 million users, Onehub is recognized for its commitment to enhancing data security and collaboration in the workplace.

AVST

Venture Round in 2009
Applied Voice & Speech Technologies, Inc. (AVST) is a developer of software-based Unified Communications (UC) solutions, with over 30 years of experience in the industry. The company focuses on enhancing the productivity of businesses by providing secure, reliable, and scalable communications solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing IT infrastructure. AVST's offerings include unified messaging, speech-based call processing, contextually aware personal assistants, and advanced notification systems. These solutions cater to a variety of organizations, including hospitals, universities, government agencies, and multinational corporations, addressing their mission-critical communication needs. AVST also emphasizes interoperability, facilitating the transition of enterprises to cloud-based systems and ensuring compatibility with major communication technologies. Headquartered in Orange County, California, AVST operates facilities in Seattle, Victoria (Canada), and the United Kingdom, supported by a global network of resellers and OEM partners. The company was formed in 2003 from the merger of two prior businesses, establishing itself as a privately owned entity focused on innovation in the UC space.

Visible Technologies

Series C in 2009
Visible Technologies specializes in social media monitoring and analytics, offering a comprehensive suite of software and services aimed at extracting business value from social communities. Its flagship product, Visible Intelligence™, is a cutting-edge platform designed to enhance competitive and brand intelligence, improve marketing ROI, and provide deeper customer insights. With a focus on agility and scalability, the platform enables brands to engage with their communities rapidly. Headquartered in Seattle, with additional offices in London and New York, Visible has established itself as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the industry. The company has built strong partnerships with notable clients, including Office Depot, Microsoft, and FedEx, and is supported by a leadership team with extensive experience in analytics, digital marketing, and technology. Through its innovative solutions, Visible Technologies empowers businesses to effectively manage their online brand presence and optimize their marketing strategies.

Skytap

Series B in 2009
Skytap, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based solutions focused on modernizing and migrating enterprise applications. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with additional locations in Toronto and London, Skytap offers the Skytap Cloud platform, which facilitates self-service access to production-like environments for development and testing teams, promoting more frequent code testing. The company integrates cloud automation with existing processes, allowing organizations to build, run, and evolve hybrid applications efficiently while adopting modern development practices such as agile and DevOps. Skytap's services encompass cloud migration, application modernization, and strategic consulting, all aimed at enhancing the speed, safety, and efficiency of application development to meet the demands of the digital services economy. Founded in 2006, Skytap was initially known as illumita, Inc. until its rebranding in 2008.

AdXpose

Series B in 2008
AdXpose is the leader in digital advertising analytics solutions. The company's SaaS technology provides advertisers and publishers with greater transparency and confidence in the quality, safety, and performance of their digital advertising campaigns. The actionable optimization metrics captured by AdXpose solutions help its customers realize increased ROI, more profitable margins, and measurable ad effectiveness. AdXpose is headquartered in Seattle, WA, with offices in New York City, and is backed by Draper Fischer Jurvetson and Ignition Partners

Airbiquity

Series F in 2008
Airbiquity Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in connected vehicle services and automotive telematics solutions. Founded in 1997, the company offers the Choreo platform, a cloud-based system that connects vehicles and processes transactions, while providing end-to-end services for automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), tier one suppliers, and content providers. This platform facilitates various connected car solutions, including telematics, vehicle connectivity, and device integration. Additionally, Airbiquity provides smartphone applications and services that enhance in-vehicle experiences by integrating drivers' devices with vehicle systems. The company also offers OTAmatic, an over-the-air solution that automates software updates and data management, which simplifies the increasingly complex landscape of connected vehicles. Airbiquity leverages advanced software and communication technologies to help automakers deliver innovative applications that align with drivers' digital lifestyles.

Apptio

Series A in 2007
Apptio, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based Technology Business Management (TBM) solutions designed to assist enterprises in managing their IT investments effectively. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Apptio offers a suite of applications that leverage business analytics to deliver insights on technology costs, value, and quality. This enables IT leaders to make informed, data-driven decisions that align technology spending with business outcomes. The company’s solutions encompass cost transparency, benchmarking, operational efficiency, and planning, facilitating automation of IT processes. Apptio's technology operates on a next-generation, in-memory cost analytics platform that aggregates and analyzes data from various financial, operational, and billing sources, providing users with deep visibility into the total cost of IT services. The company serves a global market, with operations in several countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia.

Lockdown Networks

Series B in 2007
Lockdown Networks, Inc. is a provider of network access control solutions designed to ensure compliance with security and IT policies across various users and devices within enterprise networks. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company offers a range of products, including the Lockdown Enforcer, which safeguards devices from exploits while maintaining network productivity, and Lockdown Commander, which provides a comprehensive overview of policy compliance and device health. Additionally, Lockdown Sentry delivers access control and policy enforcement for smaller, remote facilities, while Lockdown Agent facilitates thorough device health assessments. The company integrates its intelligent network access control architecture with external security systems, enhancing overall network security. Lockdown Networks serves diverse markets, including healthcare, education, finance, retail, technology, manufacturing, and government sectors, and has operations in North America, Europe, and Japan. In 2004, it rebranded from InteractNetworks, Inc. and, as of 2008, operates as a subsidiary of McAfee, Inc.

Visible Technologies

Series B in 2007
Visible Technologies specializes in social media monitoring and analytics, offering a comprehensive suite of software and services aimed at extracting business value from social communities. Its flagship product, Visible Intelligence™, is a cutting-edge platform designed to enhance competitive and brand intelligence, improve marketing ROI, and provide deeper customer insights. With a focus on agility and scalability, the platform enables brands to engage with their communities rapidly. Headquartered in Seattle, with additional offices in London and New York, Visible has established itself as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the industry. The company has built strong partnerships with notable clients, including Office Depot, Microsoft, and FedEx, and is supported by a leadership team with extensive experience in analytics, digital marketing, and technology. Through its innovative solutions, Visible Technologies empowers businesses to effectively manage their online brand presence and optimize their marketing strategies.

Moz

Series A in 2007
Moz is a provider of analytics software that enables businesses to track their inbound marketing efforts, including search marketing, link building, social media, and brand mentions, all on a single platform. Its software offers data visualizations, insights into competitors, and actionable recommendations to enhance marketing performance. Committed to improving marketing practices, Moz develops user-friendly tools, tutorials, and educational resources aimed at facilitating the learning of inbound marketing strategies. The company has cultivated a vibrant online marketing community, supporting over 20,000 customers and 300,000 community members globally. Moz is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with an additional office in Portland, Oregon.

Skytap

Series A in 2007
Skytap, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based solutions focused on modernizing and migrating enterprise applications. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with additional locations in Toronto and London, Skytap offers the Skytap Cloud platform, which facilitates self-service access to production-like environments for development and testing teams, promoting more frequent code testing. The company integrates cloud automation with existing processes, allowing organizations to build, run, and evolve hybrid applications efficiently while adopting modern development practices such as agile and DevOps. Skytap's services encompass cloud migration, application modernization, and strategic consulting, all aimed at enhancing the speed, safety, and efficiency of application development to meet the demands of the digital services economy. Founded in 2006, Skytap was initially known as illumita, Inc. until its rebranding in 2008.

SeaMobile

Venture Round in 2007
SeaMobile, Inc. provides at-sea and remote location communications, connectivity, and content services. Its services include remote access for Internet, fixed and mobile phones, fax, television, on-board newspapers, special events and news, ATM banking access, and direct payroll deposit. The company also provides voice/data/wireless, inbound calling, audio and video conferencing, stored value calling cards, and collect calling services. SeaMobile serves oil and gas, government and military, yachts, casino boats, ferries, commercial shipping, cruise lines, and offshore platforms. SeaMobile, Inc. was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington with additional offices in Miramar, Florida; Paris, France; Rome, Italy; and Athens, Greece.

Avvo

Series B in 2007
Avvo, Inc. is an online legal marketplace that facilitates connections between consumers and lawyers in the United States. The platform features a comprehensive lawyer directory that includes Avvo-rated profiles, client reviews, and peer endorsements for a vast majority of attorneys, allowing consumers to find legal representation suited to their specific needs. Additionally, Avvo operates a Q&A forum where users can obtain free legal advice from participating lawyers, as well as access previously asked questions and responses. To assist lawyers in expanding their practices, Avvo offers marketing tools and services, including Avvo Ignite, a specialized cloud-based marketing platform. The company's services cover a wide range of legal areas, including criminal defense, family law, immigration, personal injury, and more. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Avvo, Inc. has positioned itself as a significant resource for both consumers seeking legal assistance and attorneys aiming to grow their businesses.

AdXpose

Series A in 2007
AdXpose is the leader in digital advertising analytics solutions. The company's SaaS technology provides advertisers and publishers with greater transparency and confidence in the quality, safety, and performance of their digital advertising campaigns. The actionable optimization metrics captured by AdXpose solutions help its customers realize increased ROI, more profitable margins, and measurable ad effectiveness. AdXpose is headquartered in Seattle, WA, with offices in New York City, and is backed by Draper Fischer Jurvetson and Ignition Partners

Sparkplug

Venture Round in 2007
Sparkplug is a wireless networks across eight states, including Illinois, Iowa, Arizona, Tennessee, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado and California, Sparkplug ranks among the nation’s leading providers of wireless business broadband services. Wireless networks built and managed by the company provide enterprise customers with a diverse connection from traditional wired networks.

AdmitOne Security

Series C in 2007
AdmitOne Security, headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, specializes in providing Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions focused on authentication and anti-fraud measures. The company's technology leverages the unique typing characteristics of computer users to verify and secure access to computer systems, ensuring robust protection against unauthorized entry.

Twisted Pair Solutions

Series A in 2006
Twisted Pair Solutions, Inc. specializes in designing and developing unified group communications software. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and Australia, the company provides a range of products, including WAVE, a VoIP application that facilitates interoperability among various IP telephony systems. The WAVE SDK offers a toolkit for developers to create customized communication solutions tailored to specific customer requirements. Additionally, Twisted Pair Solutions provides the WAVE Supernode Monitor, which features a graphical interface for monitoring network endpoints, and the WAVE Dispatch Communicator, a desktop communication tool. Its products serve diverse sectors, including government, defense, public safety, energy, and commercial organizations, enabling robust and flexible communication capabilities across different platforms.

Pure Networks

Series B in 2006
Pure Networks, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in developing networking software and services tailored for home networks, small businesses, original equipment manufacturers, and broadband and Internet service providers across the United States. Established in 2002, the company offers a range of products, including Network Magic Pro, which assists clients in setting up and managing their networks, and Network Magic Essentials, which connects various devices. Additionally, it provides tools such as Speed Meter Pro for diagnosing network issues and Networks Security Scan for identifying security vulnerabilities. For corporate clients, Pure Networks delivers platforms for custom software development, device installation automation, and support solutions aimed at reducing operational costs. The company's offerings also include technologies that enhance network setup and maintenance for original equipment manufacturers and broadband providers.

Scout Analytics

Series B in 2005
Scout Analytics is a leader in digital revenue optimization, specializing in enhancing the average revenue per user for publishers by 10-15 percent. The company offers a cloud-based recurring revenue management platform that transforms usage data into predictive analytics, allowing publishers to effectively analyze subscription usage, spending, and trial conversions. Their SaaS application utilizes patent-pending behavioral analytics technology to target and monetize user engagement, making it a valuable tool for both subscription and advertising revenue models. With a presence in over 70 publishing organizations, Scout Analytics provides solutions to reduce customer churn, increase renewal revenue, optimize rate plan performance, and maximize trial conversions. Headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, Scout Analytics is a venture-backed company committed to driving revenue growth for its clients.

Lockdown Networks

Series B in 2005
Lockdown Networks, Inc. is a provider of network access control solutions designed to ensure compliance with security and IT policies across various users and devices within enterprise networks. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company offers a range of products, including the Lockdown Enforcer, which safeguards devices from exploits while maintaining network productivity, and Lockdown Commander, which provides a comprehensive overview of policy compliance and device health. Additionally, Lockdown Sentry delivers access control and policy enforcement for smaller, remote facilities, while Lockdown Agent facilitates thorough device health assessments. The company integrates its intelligent network access control architecture with external security systems, enhancing overall network security. Lockdown Networks serves diverse markets, including healthcare, education, finance, retail, technology, manufacturing, and government sectors, and has operations in North America, Europe, and Japan. In 2004, it rebranded from InteractNetworks, Inc. and, as of 2008, operates as a subsidiary of McAfee, Inc.

AVST

Series B in 2004
Applied Voice & Speech Technologies, Inc. (AVST) is a developer of software-based Unified Communications (UC) solutions, with over 30 years of experience in the industry. The company focuses on enhancing the productivity of businesses by providing secure, reliable, and scalable communications solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing IT infrastructure. AVST's offerings include unified messaging, speech-based call processing, contextually aware personal assistants, and advanced notification systems. These solutions cater to a variety of organizations, including hospitals, universities, government agencies, and multinational corporations, addressing their mission-critical communication needs. AVST also emphasizes interoperability, facilitating the transition of enterprises to cloud-based systems and ensuring compatibility with major communication technologies. Headquartered in Orange County, California, AVST operates facilities in Seattle, Victoria (Canada), and the United Kingdom, supported by a global network of resellers and OEM partners. The company was formed in 2003 from the merger of two prior businesses, establishing itself as a privately owned entity focused on innovation in the UC space.

Pure Networks

Series A in 2004
Pure Networks, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in developing networking software and services tailored for home networks, small businesses, original equipment manufacturers, and broadband and Internet service providers across the United States. Established in 2002, the company offers a range of products, including Network Magic Pro, which assists clients in setting up and managing their networks, and Network Magic Essentials, which connects various devices. Additionally, it provides tools such as Speed Meter Pro for diagnosing network issues and Networks Security Scan for identifying security vulnerabilities. For corporate clients, Pure Networks delivers platforms for custom software development, device installation automation, and support solutions aimed at reducing operational costs. The company's offerings also include technologies that enhance network setup and maintenance for original equipment manufacturers and broadband providers.

Xevo

Series B in 2004
Xevo Inc. is a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions, specializing in connected-car technology for the automotive, hotel, cruise, and retail sectors. Headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with additional offices in Tokyo and Detroit, Xevo develops innovative platforms such as UIE CloudConnect, which enables automotive manufacturers to offer customized, brand-specific content and services in real-time. The company also offers UIEngine for Automotive, a middleware solution that enhances in-vehicle human-machine interfaces (HMI) through integration with embedded applications, and UIEngine Link, which connects vehicles to the cloud for accessing real-time data via mobile devices. Additionally, Xevo provides UIE BlueSync, a Bluetooth networking product, and UIE CloudNavi, a management solution for vehicle diagnostics and location services. Originally established as UIEvolution, Inc., Xevo became a subsidiary of Lear Corporation in 2019, positioning itself as a key partner for major automakers globally, while also exploring new monetization opportunities through its advanced software solutions.

Consera Software

Series A in 2003
Consera Software offers server management solutions that manages complex information technology infrastructures. Consera Software was founded in 2002 and is based in Bellevue, Washington.

Pure Networks

Series A in 2003
Pure Networks, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in developing networking software and services tailored for home networks, small businesses, original equipment manufacturers, and broadband and Internet service providers across the United States. Established in 2002, the company offers a range of products, including Network Magic Pro, which assists clients in setting up and managing their networks, and Network Magic Essentials, which connects various devices. Additionally, it provides tools such as Speed Meter Pro for diagnosing network issues and Networks Security Scan for identifying security vulnerabilities. For corporate clients, Pure Networks delivers platforms for custom software development, device installation automation, and support solutions aimed at reducing operational costs. The company's offerings also include technologies that enhance network setup and maintenance for original equipment manufacturers and broadband providers.
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