Ignition Partners

Ignition Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 and based in Washington. The firm specializes in seed and series A-stage investments, focusing on emerging leaders in the enterprise software sector within the United States. With over $2 billion under management, Ignition Partners combines extensive domain knowledge, technical expertise, and global operational experience to support entrepreneurs. The firm's partners, who have a track record of building successful businesses, work closely with startups to transform initial ideas into viable companies. They provide essential guidance in areas such as team building, industry insight, and strategic growth, helping entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of scaling their businesses and achieving optimal outcomes.

Scott Coleman

Partner

John Connors

Managing Partner

Richard Fade

Partner

Michelle Goldberg

Partner

Robert Headley

Partner

Steve Hooper

Founding Partner

Steven W. Hooper

General Partner

Ike Lee

Venture Partner

Cameron Myhrvold

Founding Partner and General Partner

Chris Peters

Founding Partner

Jonathan David Roberts

Founding Partner

Mariya Sichkar

Fund Manager

Adrian Smith

Partner

Michael Wehrs

Principal

Past deals in Washington

Carbon Robotics

Series C in 2023
Maka Autonomous Robotic Systems, Inc. designs and develops mobile robots for weed control. The company’s products specialize in robotics, autonomous, and deep learning technologies focused on eliminating weeds and unwanted plants, enabling cultivators to optimize crop yield. Maka Autonomous Robotic Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

Carbon Robotics

Series B in 2021
Maka Autonomous Robotic Systems, Inc. designs and develops mobile robots for weed control. The company’s products specialize in robotics, autonomous, and deep learning technologies focused on eliminating weeds and unwanted plants, enabling cultivators to optimize crop yield. Maka Autonomous Robotic Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

Carbon Robotics

Venture Round in 2019
Maka Autonomous Robotic Systems, Inc. designs and develops mobile robots for weed control. The company’s products specialize in robotics, autonomous, and deep learning technologies focused on eliminating weeds and unwanted plants, enabling cultivators to optimize crop yield. Maka Autonomous Robotic Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

Icertis

Series E in 2019
Icertis is an enterprise contract management platform in the cloud that solves hard contract management problems on an easy to use platform. With Icertis, companies can accelerate business by increasing contract velocity, protect against risk by ensuring regulatory and policy compliance, and optimize the commercial relationships by maximizing revenue and reducing costs. The AI-infused Icertis Contract Management (ICM) platform is used by companies like 3M, Airbus, Cognizant, Daimler, Microsoft, and Roche to manage 5.7 million contracts in 40+ languages across 90+ countries. Icertis was founded on 2009 and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.

Tempered

Venture Round in 2019
Tempered Networks, Inc. specializes in secure networking solutions designed for critical infrastructure and industrial control systems across various sectors, including water, energy, petroleum, and manufacturing. The company offers a range of products, including HIPswitch Conductor, which is an orchestration engine that manages configuration and security policies, and HIPswitch security appliances for industrial and datacenter environments. Its SimpleConnect management console allows users to create secure private networks, manage security appliances, and monitor network performance. Tempered's solutions enable micro-segmentation and secure connectivity without requiring infrastructure changes, making them suitable for applications like net extension, link redundancy, and disaster recovery. Founded in 2012 and based in Seattle, Washington, Tempered Networks was previously known as Asguard Networks, Inc. until its name change in November 2014.

KenSci

Series B in 2019
KenSci's machine learning powered risk prediction platform helps healthcare providers and payers intervene early by identifying clinical, financial and operational risk to save costs and lives. KenSci's platform is engineered to ingest, transform and integrate healthcare data across clinical, claims, and patient-generated sources. With a library of pre-built models and modular solutions, KenSci's machine learning platform to integrates into existing workflows allowing health systems to better identify utilization, variation and improve hospital operations. With Explainable AI models for healthcare, KenSci is making risk-based prediction more efficient and accountable.

Intelage

Seed Round in 2018
Intelage is a cloud-based global trade management (GTM) and logistics platform that brings together trade suppliers, buyers, and partners to create, track, and manage trades all from within a single application. They help customers overcome logistical obstacles, automate manual processes, obtain greater visibility into critical information, eliminate costly exceptions, and simplify their overall trading experience. Their solutions cover sourcing, logistics, tracking, documentation, communication, trade, and regulatory compliance activities.

Shyft Technologies

Series A in 2018
Shyft Technologies Inc. develops a mobile application that enables employees to swap shifts and share schedules. It serves retail, supply chain, food service, and grocery industries. Shyft Technologies Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in Seattle, Washington with an additional office in Los Angeles, California.

Icertis

Series D in 2018
Icertis is an enterprise contract management platform in the cloud that solves hard contract management problems on an easy to use platform. With Icertis, companies can accelerate business by increasing contract velocity, protect against risk by ensuring regulatory and policy compliance, and optimize the commercial relationships by maximizing revenue and reducing costs. The AI-infused Icertis Contract Management (ICM) platform is used by companies like 3M, Airbus, Cognizant, Daimler, Microsoft, and Roche to manage 5.7 million contracts in 40+ languages across 90+ countries. Icertis was founded on 2009 and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.

AstrumU

Seed Round in 2018
AstrumU, Inc. provides services for matching employers with recent graduates using technology. It offers AstrumU, a platform that enables institutions and lifelong learners to quantify the return on education investment in order to drive enrollment, enhance industry engagement, and increase economic mobility. The company’s platform is also used for recruiting and developing talent based on quantifiable skills from verifiable data. AstrumU, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is based in Kirkland, Washington with an additional office in Kansas City, Kansas.

Tempered

Venture Round in 2017
Tempered Networks, Inc. specializes in secure networking solutions designed for critical infrastructure and industrial control systems across various sectors, including water, energy, petroleum, and manufacturing. The company offers a range of products, including HIPswitch Conductor, which is an orchestration engine that manages configuration and security policies, and HIPswitch security appliances for industrial and datacenter environments. Its SimpleConnect management console allows users to create secure private networks, manage security appliances, and monitor network performance. Tempered's solutions enable micro-segmentation and secure connectivity without requiring infrastructure changes, making them suitable for applications like net extension, link redundancy, and disaster recovery. Founded in 2012 and based in Seattle, Washington, Tempered Networks was previously known as Asguard Networks, Inc. until its name change in November 2014.

Amplero

Series B in 2017
Amplero is a customer lifetime value management platform that enables marketers to achieve what’s not humanly possible by leveraging machine learning and multi-armed bandit experimentation to automatically optimize every customer interaction and maximize customer lifetime value and loyalty. Unlike traditional rules-based marketing automation, Amplero’s controlled experimentation and machine learning platform dynamically tests 1000’s of permutations to decide and execute the optimal marketing interaction based upon each unique customer and context. Using Amplero, marketers in industries like telecom, banking, and software-as-a-service have seen more than 3% incremental growth in customer revenue and 5x retention benefit, often touching their customers less frequently while delivering great omni-channel customer experiences.

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 offers Skytap Cloud, which grants self-service access to production-like environments, facilitating more frequent code testing for development and testing teams. Additionally, Skytap provides collaboration tools that assist these teams in identifying, sharing, and reproducing software defects. Its services also encompass cloud migration, DevOps, application modernization, training, and solutions for independent software vendors, along with onboarding, implementation, and strategic consulting. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Skytap has expanded its presence with locations in Toronto and London. The company's technology enables organizations to accelerate innovation by transforming traditional applications into cloud-native solutions, thereby enhancing their software delivery processes.

Azuqua

Series B in 2017
Azuqua, Inc. operates a digital automation platform designed to integrate various software as a service (SaaS) applications. The platform features a user-friendly, drag-and-drop interface that allows users to create custom integrations without coding, making it accessible for both business and IT professionals. Azuqua provides a comprehensive library of logic functions, security features, and error handling capabilities, enabling organizations to automate complex business processes efficiently. Its solutions address a range of needs, including customer experience, sales, human resources, and marketing. Azuqua serves both start-ups and established enterprises by enhancing productivity and improving employee and customer experiences through seamless application integration. Founded in 2010 and based in Seattle, Washington, Azuqua operates as a subsidiary of Okta, Inc. since 2019.

LiveStories

Series A in 2017
LiveStories drives outreach and better decisions using civic data—how communities live, learn, work, and play. Its all-in-one data platform makes it easy to analyze local data, get benchmarks, and create interactive stories. Its customers span government, public health, and business, including the AARP, Gates Foundation, Americans for Non-Smokers' Rights, California Health and Human Services Agency, Maricopa County, and many local health departments.

AstrumU

Pre Seed Round in 2017
AstrumU, Inc. provides services for matching employers with recent graduates using technology. It offers AstrumU, a platform that enables institutions and lifelong learners to quantify the return on education investment in order to drive enrollment, enhance industry engagement, and increase economic mobility. The company’s platform is also used for recruiting and developing talent based on quantifiable skills from verifiable data. AstrumU, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is based in Kirkland, Washington with an additional office in Kansas City, Kansas.

Icertis

Series C in 2017
Icertis is an enterprise contract management platform in the cloud that solves hard contract management problems on an easy to use platform. With Icertis, companies can accelerate business by increasing contract velocity, protect against risk by ensuring regulatory and policy compliance, and optimize the commercial relationships by maximizing revenue and reducing costs. The AI-infused Icertis Contract Management (ICM) platform is used by companies like 3M, Airbus, Cognizant, Daimler, Microsoft, and Roche to manage 5.7 million contracts in 40+ languages across 90+ countries. Icertis was founded on 2009 and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.

Spoken Communications

Venture Round in 2017
Spoken Communications specializes in providing a cloud-based contact center platform designed to enhance performance and customer outcomes. Their flagship product, Spoken ConversationCenter, is an AI-enabled solution that manages and analyzes various digital conversations, including voice interactions through their patented TrueMeaning technology. This platform allows service providers to efficiently meet the evolving demands of modern consumers by optimizing service delivery costs through the use of AI and Big Data. Spoken's system supports omnichannel communications, intelligent skills-based routing, and real-time transcription, which help improve agent performance and customer satisfaction. By enabling continuous improvement in contact center operations, Spoken Communications aims to redefine the customer experience while reducing the need for costly agent transfers.

KenSci

Series A in 2017
KenSci's machine learning powered risk prediction platform helps healthcare providers and payers intervene early by identifying clinical, financial and operational risk to save costs and lives. KenSci's platform is engineered to ingest, transform and integrate healthcare data across clinical, claims, and patient-generated sources. With a library of pre-built models and modular solutions, KenSci's machine learning platform to integrates into existing workflows allowing health systems to better identify utilization, variation and improve hospital operations. With Explainable AI models for healthcare, KenSci is making risk-based prediction more efficient and accountable.

Glympse

Series C in 2016
Glympse Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in location-sharing technology for mobile devices. Founded in 2008, Glympse provides an application that enables users to share their real-time location with others for a designated period, facilitating services such as grocery delivery tracking, appointment management, and curbside pickups. The platform aims to enhance customer satisfaction by streamlining the delivery experience and reducing anxiety associated with service interactions. Glympse aggregates various capabilities related to service, marketing, and commerce into a user-friendly interface, making it easier for businesses to communicate with their customers. Many large corporations rely on Glympse to enhance their service delivery and improve overall customer engagement through its innovative location-sharing solutions.

Tempered

Series B in 2016
Tempered Networks, Inc. specializes in secure networking solutions designed for critical infrastructure and industrial control systems across various sectors, including water, energy, petroleum, and manufacturing. The company offers a range of products, including HIPswitch Conductor, which is an orchestration engine that manages configuration and security policies, and HIPswitch security appliances for industrial and datacenter environments. Its SimpleConnect management console allows users to create secure private networks, manage security appliances, and monitor network performance. Tempered's solutions enable micro-segmentation and secure connectivity without requiring infrastructure changes, making them suitable for applications like net extension, link redundancy, and disaster recovery. Founded in 2012 and based in Seattle, Washington, Tempered Networks was previously known as Asguard Networks, Inc. until its name change in November 2014.

SignalSense, Inc.

Seed Round in 2016
Enterprises are struggling with more IT security challenges than ever—and the pace of change has increased exponentially in the last few years. More sophisticated threats. The explosion of agile development. The move to the public cloud. The distribution of applications across varied environments. New challenges demand a new approach—and a new platform.

Integris Software

Venture Round in 2016
Integris Software, Inc. specializes in data privacy automation solutions, designed to assist enterprises in managing sensitive data effectively. The company's flagship product, Integris, enables organizations to discover, map, monitor, and control their sensitive information, thereby facilitating compliance with stringent regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Integris Software's offerings include tools for fulfilling data subject requests, managing data handling obligations, and securing data within Hadoop data lakes. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with an additional office in Vancouver, Canada, Integris Software operates as a subsidiary of OneTrust, LLC. The company plays a crucial role in helping organizations navigate complex compliance landscapes, ensuring they can visualize the location of personal information and demonstrate adherence to regulatory standards.

Icertis

Series B in 2016
Icertis is an enterprise contract management platform in the cloud that solves hard contract management problems on an easy to use platform. With Icertis, companies can accelerate business by increasing contract velocity, protect against risk by ensuring regulatory and policy compliance, and optimize the commercial relationships by maximizing revenue and reducing costs. The AI-infused Icertis Contract Management (ICM) platform is used by companies like 3M, Airbus, Cognizant, Daimler, Microsoft, and Roche to manage 5.7 million contracts in 40+ languages across 90+ countries. Icertis was founded on 2009 and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.

Talent Sonar

Series A in 2015
TalentSonar merged with TalVista which helps companies manage unconscious bias for improved diversity hiring with redacted resume review, job description optimization, and structured interviews.

Chef, Inc.

Series E in 2015
Chef, Inc. provides cloud-based infrastructure automation solutions. It offers configuration management, a solution to manage complex infrastructure; cloud management that enables users to manage and scale cloud infrastructure with no downtime or interruptions, as well as build, destroy, and rebuild servers on public or private cloud; and DevOps, a solution for collaboration between development and operations. The company also provides Enterprise Chef that automates user infrastructure that accelerates time to market, helps users to manage scale and complexity, and safeguards their systems; and professional services that include planning, training and skill development, and project-based services. Chef, Inc. was formerly known as Chef, Inc. and changed its name to Opscode, Inc. in December 2013. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Seattle, Washington. As of October 5, 2020, Chef, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Progress Software Corporation.

Spoken Communications

Series D in 2015
Spoken Communications specializes in providing a cloud-based contact center platform designed to enhance performance and customer outcomes. Their flagship product, Spoken ConversationCenter, is an AI-enabled solution that manages and analyzes various digital conversations, including voice interactions through their patented TrueMeaning technology. This platform allows service providers to efficiently meet the evolving demands of modern consumers by optimizing service delivery costs through the use of AI and Big Data. Spoken's system supports omnichannel communications, intelligent skills-based routing, and real-time transcription, which help improve agent performance and customer satisfaction. By enabling continuous improvement in contact center operations, Spoken Communications aims to redefine the customer experience while reducing the need for costly agent transfers.

Tempered

Series A in 2015
Tempered Networks, Inc. specializes in secure networking solutions designed for critical infrastructure and industrial control systems across various sectors, including water, energy, petroleum, and manufacturing. The company offers a range of products, including HIPswitch Conductor, which is an orchestration engine that manages configuration and security policies, and HIPswitch security appliances for industrial and datacenter environments. Its SimpleConnect management console allows users to create secure private networks, manage security appliances, and monitor network performance. Tempered's solutions enable micro-segmentation and secure connectivity without requiring infrastructure changes, making them suitable for applications like net extension, link redundancy, and disaster recovery. Founded in 2012 and based in Seattle, Washington, Tempered Networks was previously known as Asguard Networks, Inc. until its name change in November 2014.

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 offers Skytap Cloud, which grants self-service access to production-like environments, facilitating more frequent code testing for development and testing teams. Additionally, Skytap provides collaboration tools that assist these teams in identifying, sharing, and reproducing software defects. Its services also encompass cloud migration, DevOps, application modernization, training, and solutions for independent software vendors, along with onboarding, implementation, and strategic consulting. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Skytap has expanded its presence with locations in Toronto and London. The company's technology enables organizations to accelerate innovation by transforming traditional applications into cloud-native solutions, thereby enhancing their software delivery processes.

Azuqua

Series A in 2014
Azuqua, Inc. operates a digital automation platform designed to integrate various software as a service (SaaS) applications. The platform features a user-friendly, drag-and-drop interface that allows users to create custom integrations without coding, making it accessible for both business and IT professionals. Azuqua provides a comprehensive library of logic functions, security features, and error handling capabilities, enabling organizations to automate complex business processes efficiently. Its solutions address a range of needs, including customer experience, sales, human resources, and marketing. Azuqua serves both start-ups and established enterprises by enhancing productivity and improving employee and customer experiences through seamless application integration. Founded in 2010 and based in Seattle, Washington, Azuqua operates as a subsidiary of Okta, Inc. since 2019.

Glympse

Series C in 2014
Glympse Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in location-sharing technology for mobile devices. Founded in 2008, Glympse provides an application that enables users to share their real-time location with others for a designated period, facilitating services such as grocery delivery tracking, appointment management, and curbside pickups. The platform aims to enhance customer satisfaction by streamlining the delivery experience and reducing anxiety associated with service interactions. Glympse aggregates various capabilities related to service, marketing, and commerce into a user-friendly interface, making it easier for businesses to communicate with their customers. Many large corporations rely on Glympse to enhance their service delivery and improve overall customer engagement through its innovative location-sharing solutions.

Avvo

Series D in 2014
Avvo, Inc. is an online legal marketplace based in Seattle, Washington, that connects consumers with lawyers across the United States. It features a comprehensive lawyer directory that includes client reviews, peer endorsements, and Avvo ratings for a significant majority of U.S. attorneys. The platform also hosts a Q&A forum where consumers can receive free legal advice from participating lawyers, as well as access previously asked questions and answers. Additionally, Avvo provides marketing solutions for lawyers through tools such as Avvo Ignite, a cloud-based platform designed to help attorneys grow their practices. The company offers resources for various legal areas, including criminal defense, family law, personal injury, immigration, and more. Founded in 2006, Avvo was previously known as LegalRev, Inc. and has been operating as a subsidiary of Internet Brands, Inc. since early 2018.

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.

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 offers Skytap Cloud, which grants self-service access to production-like environments, facilitating more frequent code testing for development and testing teams. Additionally, Skytap provides collaboration tools that assist these teams in identifying, sharing, and reproducing software defects. Its services also encompass cloud migration, DevOps, application modernization, training, and solutions for independent software vendors, along with onboarding, implementation, and strategic consulting. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Skytap has expanded its presence with locations in Toronto and London. The company's technology enables organizations to accelerate innovation by transforming traditional applications into cloud-native solutions, thereby enhancing their software delivery processes.

Chef, Inc.

Series D in 2013
Chef, Inc. provides cloud-based infrastructure automation solutions. It offers configuration management, a solution to manage complex infrastructure; cloud management that enables users to manage and scale cloud infrastructure with no downtime or interruptions, as well as build, destroy, and rebuild servers on public or private cloud; and DevOps, a solution for collaboration between development and operations. The company also provides Enterprise Chef that automates user infrastructure that accelerates time to market, helps users to manage scale and complexity, and safeguards their systems; and professional services that include planning, training and skill development, and project-based services. Chef, Inc. was formerly known as Chef, Inc. and changed its name to Opscode, Inc. in December 2013. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Seattle, Washington. As of October 5, 2020, Chef, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Progress Software Corporation.

TellWise

Series A in 2013
TellWise (formerly Discuzz) is a helping their customers better communicate with their customers and partners. We have many choices in how we communicate like email, telephone, web conferences, file sharing services and public social media. You want a place to call home for your communication with a specific customer that has the versatility to meet your long term requirements. Discuzz is designed to be that connection.

Tipbit

Debt Financing in 2013
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.

Xeround

Series D in 2012
Scalable elastic cloud computing infrastructure for elastic data management and data federation within and across clouds

Korrio

Series B in 2012
Korrio, founded in January 2009, is the developer of Playflow, a 21st-century youth sports automation platform. Korrio has a singular focus on kids and sports. The company's mission is to transform the sports experience and elevate the level at which sports are played by automating the things that get in the way — like registration/payment, team formation, rosters, scheduling, communication, and web hosting. Korrio is easy, safe, integrated, and mobile. Visit us online at korrio.com and watch our Korrio video to learn how to elevate your game.

Prosodic

Seed Round in 2012
Prosodic is social media predictive analytics software that enables brands to optimize content and target audience segments in real-time. Prosodic software provides brands with an active social media presence a precise understanding of the online behavior of their audience, enabling better targeting and response and improving dramatically the economics and performance of social media as a brand marketing channel.

Moz

Series B in 2012
Moz provides analytics software to track all of a website's inbound marketing efforts—search marketing, link building, social media, and brand mentions—on one platform. Moz Analytics tracks each effort with beautiful data visualizations, insights into competitors' data, and actionable recommendations to improve each effort's performance. Dedicated to helping people do better marketing, Moz creates easy-to-use tools, tutorials, and educational resources for learning inbound marketing—and fosters the web’s most vibrant online marketing community. With offices in Seattle, Washington, and Portland, Oregon, Moz supports over 20,000 customers and 300,000 community members worldwide. The company received an A round of financing from Ignition Partners and Curious Office in September 2007 to build their Linkscape web index.

Chef, Inc.

Series C in 2012
Chef, Inc. provides cloud-based infrastructure automation solutions. It offers configuration management, a solution to manage complex infrastructure; cloud management that enables users to manage and scale cloud infrastructure with no downtime or interruptions, as well as build, destroy, and rebuild servers on public or private cloud; and DevOps, a solution for collaboration between development and operations. The company also provides Enterprise Chef that automates user infrastructure that accelerates time to market, helps users to manage scale and complexity, and safeguards their systems; and professional services that include planning, training and skill development, and project-based services. Chef, Inc. was formerly known as Chef, Inc. and changed its name to Opscode, Inc. in December 2013. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Seattle, Washington. As of October 5, 2020, Chef, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Progress Software Corporation.

DataSphere

Series D in 2012
DataSphere provides Web technology and an ad sales team focused on generating neighborhood level user engagement and monetization for existing media companies.

Spoken Communications

Series B in 2012
Spoken Communications specializes in providing a cloud-based contact center platform designed to enhance performance and customer outcomes. Their flagship product, Spoken ConversationCenter, is an AI-enabled solution that manages and analyzes various digital conversations, including voice interactions through their patented TrueMeaning technology. This platform allows service providers to efficiently meet the evolving demands of modern consumers by optimizing service delivery costs through the use of AI and Big Data. Spoken's system supports omnichannel communications, intelligent skills-based routing, and real-time transcription, which help improve agent performance and customer satisfaction. By enabling continuous improvement in contact center operations, Spoken Communications aims to redefine the customer experience while reducing the need for costly agent transfers.

Xeround

Series C in 2011
Scalable elastic cloud computing infrastructure for elastic data management and data federation within and across clouds

Visible Technologies

Venture Round in 2011
Visible Technologies operates Visible Intelligence, a social media platform designed to deliver marketing ROI and smarter customer insights

Swype

Series C in 2011
Swype specializes in text input technology that allows users to create words using a single continuous finger motion across an on-screen keyboard. This patented interface offers a faster and more efficient method of writing by integrating single-tap, multi-tap, predictive, and "swype" motions for both stylus and finger input. The application is versatile, functioning on various devices, including smartphones, tablets, game consoles, kiosks, televisions, and virtual screens. Founded in 2003 in Seattle by Cliff Kushler and Randy Marsden, Swype leverages the expertise of its founders, with Kushler being a co-inventor of the widely used T9 predictive text technology and Marsden having developed the onscreen keyboard for Windows, which has a vast installed base.

Glympse

Series B in 2011
Glympse Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in location-sharing technology for mobile devices. Founded in 2008, Glympse provides an application that enables users to share their real-time location with others for a designated period, facilitating services such as grocery delivery tracking, appointment management, and curbside pickups. The platform aims to enhance customer satisfaction by streamlining the delivery experience and reducing anxiety associated with service interactions. Glympse aggregates various capabilities related to service, marketing, and commerce into a user-friendly interface, making it easier for businesses to communicate with their customers. Many large corporations rely on Glympse to enhance their service delivery and improve overall customer engagement through its innovative location-sharing solutions.

Visible Technologies

Series C in 2011
Visible Technologies operates Visible Intelligence, a social media platform designed to deliver marketing ROI and smarter customer insights

Swype

Series C in 2011
Swype specializes in text input technology that allows users to create words using a single continuous finger motion across an on-screen keyboard. This patented interface offers a faster and more efficient method of writing by integrating single-tap, multi-tap, predictive, and "swype" motions for both stylus and finger input. The application is versatile, functioning on various devices, including smartphones, tablets, game consoles, kiosks, televisions, and virtual screens. Founded in 2003 in Seattle by Cliff Kushler and Randy Marsden, Swype leverages the expertise of its founders, with Kushler being a co-inventor of the widely used T9 predictive text technology and Marsden having developed the onscreen keyboard for Windows, which has a vast installed base.

Tier 3

Series A in 2011
Tier 3 unleashes business agility through unique, enterprise-class cloud services and software that puts global companies on the path to IT as a Service. The company’s virtual private cloud services combine both infrastructure (IaaS) and platform as a service (PaaS) in a comprehensive platform. The Tier 3 Cloud increases IT operational efficiency and flexibility through advanced cloud orchestration and management capabilities. Global enterprises and service providers find the Tier 3 Cloud ideal for their entire business application portfolios, from development to production environments and mission-critical applications.

Korrio

Series A in 2011
Korrio, founded in January 2009, is the developer of Playflow, a 21st-century youth sports automation platform. Korrio has a singular focus on kids and sports. The company's mission is to transform the sports experience and elevate the level at which sports are played by automating the things that get in the way — like registration/payment, team formation, rosters, scheduling, communication, and web hosting. Korrio is easy, safe, integrated, and mobile. Visit us online at korrio.com and watch our Korrio video to learn how to elevate your game.

Skytap

Series C in 2010
Skytap, Inc. specializes in providing cloud-based development and testing environments aimed at migrating and modernizing enterprise applications globally. The company offers Skytap Cloud, which grants self-service access to production-like environments, facilitating more frequent code testing for development and testing teams. Additionally, Skytap provides collaboration tools that assist these teams in identifying, sharing, and reproducing software defects. Its services also encompass cloud migration, DevOps, application modernization, training, and solutions for independent software vendors, along with onboarding, implementation, and strategic consulting. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Skytap has expanded its presence with locations in Toronto and London. The company's technology enables organizations to accelerate innovation by transforming traditional applications into cloud-native solutions, thereby enhancing their software delivery processes.

DataSphere

Series C in 2010
DataSphere provides Web technology and an ad sales team focused on generating neighborhood level user engagement and monetization for existing media companies.

Bonanza

Venture Round in 2010
Bonanza, Inc. operates an online marketplace for buying and selling various products. It enables its users to buy and sell antiques, books, clothing, shoes and accessories, coins and paper money, collectibles, crafts, DVDs and movies, entertainment memorabilia, jewelry and watches, pottery and glass, stamps, toys and hobbies, and cards and fan shop; and art, health and beauty, home and garden, and sports related products. The company was formerly known as Bonanzle and changed its name to Bonanza, Inc. in September 2010. Bonanza, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

Avvo

Series C in 2010
Avvo, Inc. is an online legal marketplace based in Seattle, Washington, that connects consumers with lawyers across the United States. It features a comprehensive lawyer directory that includes client reviews, peer endorsements, and Avvo ratings for a significant majority of U.S. attorneys. The platform also hosts a Q&A forum where consumers can receive free legal advice from participating lawyers, as well as access previously asked questions and answers. Additionally, Avvo provides marketing solutions for lawyers through tools such as Avvo Ignite, a cloud-based platform designed to help attorneys grow their practices. The company offers resources for various legal areas, including criminal defense, family law, personal injury, immigration, and more. Founded in 2006, Avvo was previously known as LegalRev, Inc. and has been operating as a subsidiary of Internet Brands, Inc. since early 2018.

Visible Technologies

Series C in 2010
Visible Technologies operates Visible Intelligence, a social media platform designed to deliver marketing ROI and smarter customer insights

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 providing secure online sharing and collaboration solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2007, Onehub offers a cloud-based file storage and sharing service that includes features such as granular sharing permissions, white label branding, and collaborative tools like task assignments and comments. The company also provides a secure client portal and an alternative to traditional FTP services. In addition to its primary offerings, Onehub developed Marshal, a free data loss prevention tool that helps businesses identify exposed sensitive data in their cloud accounts. With over 1.6 million business users, Onehub is committed to delivering effective tools for data security and collaboration.

Visible Technologies

Series C in 2009
Visible Technologies operates Visible Intelligence, a social media platform designed to deliver marketing ROI and smarter customer insights

Likewise Software

Series C in 2009
Likewise Software specializes in identity management solutions aimed at enhancing security and operational efficiency while ensuring regulatory compliance within mixed network environments. Its flagship product, Likewise Open, enables large organizations to securely authenticate Linux, Unix, and Mac systems using a unified directory, such as Microsoft Active Directory. In addition, Likewise Enterprise builds upon the core features of Likewise Open by incorporating advanced migration capabilities, group policy management, and comprehensive audit and reporting modules. These offerings are designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses seeking robust identity management in complex IT infrastructures.

Skytap

Series B in 2009
Skytap, Inc. specializes in providing cloud-based development and testing environments aimed at migrating and modernizing enterprise applications globally. The company offers Skytap Cloud, which grants self-service access to production-like environments, facilitating more frequent code testing for development and testing teams. Additionally, Skytap provides collaboration tools that assist these teams in identifying, sharing, and reproducing software defects. Its services also encompass cloud migration, DevOps, application modernization, training, and solutions for independent software vendors, along with onboarding, implementation, and strategic consulting. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Skytap has expanded its presence with locations in Toronto and London. The company's technology enables organizations to accelerate innovation by transforming traditional applications into cloud-native solutions, thereby enhancing their software delivery processes.

Xeround

Series B in 2008
Scalable elastic cloud computing infrastructure for elastic data management and data federation within and across clouds

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

Talyst

Series C in 2008
Talyst, founded in 2002, specializes in automated medication management systems aimed at enhancing patient safety across various care settings, including acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, and correctional institutions. In 2003, the company introduced AutoPharm®, a comprehensive software platform that integrates medication storage, inventory management, ordering, barcoding, and clinical systems. This innovative approach not only streamlines pharmacy operations but also improves workflow efficiency and patient safety, addressing the critical needs of healthcare providers in managing medications effectively.

globalscholar.com

Series B in 2008
Global Scholar is an online education portal. Globalscholar offers an end-to-end, student centric, standards based learning software which includes Student Information System (SIS), Performance based Scheduler, Curriculum, Assessment, Collaboration, Grade book, Analytics, Professional Development (PD), Supplemental Tutoring, and a rich Parent Portal. Globalscholar also provides online tutoring and homework help for children K-12 and college preparation exams. Additionally, Globalscholar provides information on the majority of schools in the U.S., including; preschools, K-12, colleges and online colleges.

Entellium

Series C in 2008
Entellium provides customer relationship management (CRM) software for businesses.

Entellium

Venture Round in 2008
Entellium provides customer relationship management (CRM) software for businesses.

Airbiquity

Series F in 2008
Airbiquity Inc. specializes in connected vehicle services and automotive telematics solutions. The company offers Choreo, a cloud-based platform that facilitates the connection of vehicles, processes transactions, and delivers comprehensive services from the cloud to various vehicles. This platform enables automotive manufacturers, tier one suppliers, mobile network operators, and content providers to implement in-vehicle connected car solutions, encompassing core telematics, vehicle connectivity, device integration, and management features. Additionally, Airbiquity provides OTAmatic, an over-the-air solution that automates software updates and data management for connected vehicles, along with a vehicle configurator for managing connected vehicle software. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Airbiquity also operates cloud data centers in Asia, North America, and Europe, positioning itself as a leader in integrating software and wireless services within the automotive industry.

Apptio

Series A in 2007
Apptio, Inc. specializes in providing cloud-based Technology Business Management (TBM) solutions for enterprises, enabling organizations to manage their IT investments effectively. Its platform allows IT leaders to analyze and optimize technology expenditures while benchmarking performance against industry peers. Apptio's offerings include adaptive data management, which aggregates and cleanses data from various sources, and a standardized IT operating model for categorizing IT costs. The company's applications facilitate cost transparency, benchmarking, and planning, enhancing operational efficiency through self-service analytics. Powered by a next-generation cost analytics engine, Apptio's solutions provide deep insights into infrastructure, applications, and business services, whether on-premises or in the cloud. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Apptio serves a diverse clientele, including a significant number of Fortune 100 companies, across multiple countries.

Lockdown Networks

Series B in 2007
Lockdown Networks

Azaleos

Series C in 2007
Azaleos Corporation specializes in providing hosted email and collaboration services tailored for organizations that require their data to remain on-premise. The company offers managed services for Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint, Lync, Active Directory, and BlackBerry Enterprise Server, ensuring that information stays secure and under the control of the organization's IT department. Azaleos provides 24/7 remote management, allowing clients to benefit from expert maintenance, support, and high uptime through its network operations centers. With flexible deployment options, including private cloud, on-premise, and mixed architectures, Azaleos enables organizations to maintain control over their data while leveraging professional management services.

Melodeo

Series C in 2007
Melodeo is a leader in delivering music and other media to the Web and mobile devices. Through products such as nuTsie and Mobilcast, Melodeo combines powerful content, a simple user interface and access from any device, making it easy to enjoy and share entertainment anytime and anyplace. Melodeo reaches more than 50 million wireless customers through distribution deals and customer relationships with Alltel, Apple, AT&T, Handmark, Handango, Thumbplay, Danger, Motorola, Nokia, Rogers, 3, China Unicom, Sony BMG Music Entertainment & Warner Music Group in China, TDC in Denmark and Korean Telecom Freetel (KTF). Melodeo's mobile entertainment services are compatible with the majority of mobile handsets on the market.

Moz

Series A in 2007
Moz provides analytics software to track all of a website's inbound marketing efforts—search marketing, link building, social media, and brand mentions—on one platform. Moz Analytics tracks each effort with beautiful data visualizations, insights into competitors' data, and actionable recommendations to improve each effort's performance. Dedicated to helping people do better marketing, Moz creates easy-to-use tools, tutorials, and educational resources for learning inbound marketing—and fosters the web’s most vibrant online marketing community. With offices in Seattle, Washington, and Portland, Oregon, Moz supports over 20,000 customers and 300,000 community members worldwide. The company received an A round of financing from Ignition Partners and Curious Office in September 2007 to build their Linkscape web index.

Visible Technologies

Series B in 2007
Visible Technologies operates Visible Intelligence, a social media platform designed to deliver marketing ROI and smarter customer insights

Skytap

Series A in 2007
Skytap, Inc. specializes in providing cloud-based development and testing environments aimed at migrating and modernizing enterprise applications globally. The company offers Skytap Cloud, which grants self-service access to production-like environments, facilitating more frequent code testing for development and testing teams. Additionally, Skytap provides collaboration tools that assist these teams in identifying, sharing, and reproducing software defects. Its services also encompass cloud migration, DevOps, application modernization, training, and solutions for independent software vendors, along with onboarding, implementation, and strategic consulting. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Skytap has expanded its presence with locations in Toronto and London. The company's technology enables organizations to accelerate innovation by transforming traditional applications into cloud-native solutions, thereby enhancing their software delivery processes.

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 based in Seattle, Washington, that connects consumers with lawyers across the United States. It features a comprehensive lawyer directory that includes client reviews, peer endorsements, and Avvo ratings for a significant majority of U.S. attorneys. The platform also hosts a Q&A forum where consumers can receive free legal advice from participating lawyers, as well as access previously asked questions and answers. Additionally, Avvo provides marketing solutions for lawyers through tools such as Avvo Ignite, a cloud-based platform designed to help attorneys grow their practices. The company offers resources for various legal areas, including criminal defense, family law, personal injury, immigration, and more. Founded in 2006, Avvo was previously known as LegalRev, Inc. and has been operating as a subsidiary of Internet Brands, Inc. since early 2018.

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

HyperQuality

Series B in 2007
At HyperQuality, they focus on improving customer experience 24/7. they accomplish this through their proven and innovative methodology for evaluations and surveys, reliable and valid data, and quality assurance software resulting in specific recommendations from the agent to the company–wide level.

Entellium

Series B in 2007
Entellium provides customer relationship management (CRM) software for businesses.

AdmitOne Security

Series C in 2007
AdmitOne Security is a SaaS-based company that offers authentication and anti-fraud software. The company is based in Issaquah, Washington.

Talyst

Series B in 2006
Talyst, founded in 2002, specializes in automated medication management systems aimed at enhancing patient safety across various care settings, including acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, and correctional institutions. In 2003, the company introduced AutoPharm®, a comprehensive software platform that integrates medication storage, inventory management, ordering, barcoding, and clinical systems. This innovative approach not only streamlines pharmacy operations but also improves workflow efficiency and patient safety, addressing the critical needs of healthcare providers in managing medications effectively.

SourceLabs

Venture Round in 2006
SourceLabs is a provider of a set of tools and services used to support open source software like Linux. The company sells subscriptions for enterprise support, maintenance, and upgrades for open source software, including SASH, offers a proprietary Open Source Management System and is also behind the wiki website SWiK, a community project that documents open source software.

Twisted Pair Solutions

Series A in 2006
Twisted Pair Solutions, Inc. specializes in designing and developing unified group communications software tailored for various sectors, including government, defense, public safety, energy, and commercial organizations. The company's flagship product, WAVE, is a VoIP software application that enables interoperability with IP telephony providers through SIP functionality. In addition, Twisted Pair Solutions offers the WAVE SDK, which provides .NET and Java APIs for developers to create customized client applications, and the WAVE Supernode Monitor, a graphical interface that displays various endpoints within a WAVE system. The WAVE Dispatch Communicator serves as a desktop communicator for users. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Twisted Pair Solutions also maintains offices in the United Kingdom and Australia.

Sotto Wireless

Venture Round in 2006
Sotto Wireless, Inc. provides hosted communications services to small and medium-sized businesses. Its solution streamlines the business communications by combining the mobility of cellular services and wireless applications with the functionality of office phone systems into a single service.

DataSphere

Series A in 2006
DataSphere provides Web technology and an ad sales team focused on generating neighborhood level user engagement and monetization for existing media companies.

Centeris Corporation

Series B in 2006
Centeris solutions, Likewise Admin and Likewise Identity, provide familiar Windows-based tools for system administrators to easily configure server roles and seamlessly integrate Linux and UNIX systems with Microsoft Active Directory. This enables companies running mixed networks to utilize existing Windows skills/resources, maximize the value of their Active Directory investment, strengthen the security of their network and lower Linux server TCO.

Likewise Software

Series B in 2006
Likewise Software specializes in identity management solutions aimed at enhancing security and operational efficiency while ensuring regulatory compliance within mixed network environments. Its flagship product, Likewise Open, enables large organizations to securely authenticate Linux, Unix, and Mac systems using a unified directory, such as Microsoft Active Directory. In addition, Likewise Enterprise builds upon the core features of Likewise Open by incorporating advanced migration capabilities, group policy management, and comprehensive audit and reporting modules. These offerings are designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses seeking robust identity management in complex IT infrastructures.

Pure Networks

Series B in 2006
Equipment management, content and digital services to individuals and companies

Scout Analytics

Series B in 2005
Scout Analytics is the leader in digital revenue optimization, enabling publishers to increase their average revenue per user (ARPU) by as much as 10-15 percent. Scout Analytics™ SaaS-based application leverages patent-pending behavioral analytics technology to target and monetize user engagement. In action at over 70 publishers, Scout Analytics is a proven solution for both subscription and advertising revenue models. Scout Analytics is a venture-backed company headquartered in Issaquah, Washington.

Centeris Corporation

Series A in 2005
Centeris solutions, Likewise Admin and Likewise Identity, provide familiar Windows-based tools for system administrators to easily configure server roles and seamlessly integrate Linux and UNIX systems with Microsoft Active Directory. This enables companies running mixed networks to utilize existing Windows skills/resources, maximize the value of their Active Directory investment, strengthen the security of their network and lower Linux server TCO.

Likewise Software

Series A in 2005
Likewise Software specializes in identity management solutions aimed at enhancing security and operational efficiency while ensuring regulatory compliance within mixed network environments. Its flagship product, Likewise Open, enables large organizations to securely authenticate Linux, Unix, and Mac systems using a unified directory, such as Microsoft Active Directory. In addition, Likewise Enterprise builds upon the core features of Likewise Open by incorporating advanced migration capabilities, group policy management, and comprehensive audit and reporting modules. These offerings are designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses seeking robust identity management in complex IT infrastructures.

Teranode

Series B in 2005
Teranode's software and services support both executives and researchers on research and development decisions. Its goal has been to change the role computing plays in Life Sciences by providing flexible, scientist-driven technology that automates experiment workflow, manages experiment and biological data, unifies data into user specific views to improve product life cycle.

Azaleos

Series B in 2005
Azaleos Corporation specializes in providing hosted email and collaboration services tailored for organizations that require their data to remain on-premise. The company offers managed services for Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint, Lync, Active Directory, and BlackBerry Enterprise Server, ensuring that information stays secure and under the control of the organization's IT department. Azaleos provides 24/7 remote management, allowing clients to benefit from expert maintenance, support, and high uptime through its network operations centers. With flexible deployment options, including private cloud, on-premise, and mixed architectures, Azaleos enables organizations to maintain control over their data while leveraging professional management services.

Entellium

Series A in 2005
Entellium provides customer relationship management (CRM) software for businesses.

Klir Technologies

Series A in 2005
Klir Technologies, Inc. provides information technology management solutions through a software-as-a-service business model. Its solutions include application, bandwidth, network, and server management. The company also provides Klir Analytics, a Web-based interface that provides access to the information technology metrics, performance, utilization, and analytics, as well as manages information technology systems, including applications, bandwidth, networks, and servers. In addition, its software-as-a-service delivery model creates Web 2.0 community, which enables customers to publish, share, and copy information technology practices to use and leverage within their own information technology environments. The company’s customers include manufacturing, retail, transportation, government, professional services, and health care market segments. Klir Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

Lockdown Networks

Series B in 2005
Lockdown Networks

Melodeo

Series B in 2004
Melodeo is a leader in delivering music and other media to the Web and mobile devices. Through products such as nuTsie and Mobilcast, Melodeo combines powerful content, a simple user interface and access from any device, making it easy to enjoy and share entertainment anytime and anyplace. Melodeo reaches more than 50 million wireless customers through distribution deals and customer relationships with Alltel, Apple, AT&T, Handmark, Handango, Thumbplay, Danger, Motorola, Nokia, Rogers, 3, China Unicom, Sony BMG Music Entertainment & Warner Music Group in China, TDC in Denmark and Korean Telecom Freetel (KTF). Melodeo's mobile entertainment services are compatible with the majority of mobile handsets on the market.

SourceLabs

Series A in 2004
SourceLabs is a provider of a set of tools and services used to support open source software like Linux. The company sells subscriptions for enterprise support, maintenance, and upgrades for open source software, including SASH, offers a proprietary Open Source Management System and is also behind the wiki website SWiK, a community project that documents open source software.