Screenovate
Acquisition in 2021
Screenovate is a technology company that specializes in device virtualization, providing a platform that facilitates seamless connectivity between various devices, such as smartphones, tablets, TVs, and computers. The company enables users to wirelessly project their smartphone screens onto larger displays, enhancing entertainment and productivity experiences. Its platform supports a range of functionalities, including the ability to scan, print, and copy files, as well as transforming mobile devices into game controllers. By offering a flexible solution for beaming content across multiple screens, Screenovate enhances user experience without compromising on quality or performance, catering to the needs of sectors such as entertainment, education, and productivity.
Moovit
Acquisition in 2020
Moovit is a Mobility as a Service (MaaS) provider and the world’s #1 transit app. Moovit simplifies your urban mobility in +2700 cities all around the world, making getting around town via mass transit easier and more convenient. Moovit has more than 300 million users, and was named Best Local App of 2016 by Google and Best of 2017 app by Apple.
By combining information from public transit operators and authorities with live information from the user community, Moovit offers travelers a real-time picture, including the best route for their journey. The Moovit community sends active reports about their travel experience, such as bus congestion levels, cleanliness, and more to help others have a better travel experience.
Moovit generates up to four billion anonymous data points a day that comprise the world's largest repository of transit data. The Big Data gathering is aided by Moovit’s network of more than 500,000 local editors, called “Mooviters”, who help map out and maintain local transit information in cities that would otherwise be unserved.
Moovit is available for free on iOS, Android & Web in over 2,700 cities, across 86 countries worldwide, and can be used in 44 languages.
Huaqin Communication Technology
Series B in 2019
Huaqin specializes in the design, development, and production of smartphones, tablets, notebooks, servers, and IoT products. As a global leader in ODM services, Huaqin partners with Google to ensure secure Android devices for customers worldwide.
BlueStacks
Series C in 2019
BlueStacks specializes in cloud technology for mobile gaming. Its flagship product, BlueStacks App Player, enables over 145 million users to run Android apps and games on Windows PCs at full screen and high performance using patented LayerCake virtualization.
Moovit is a Mobility as a Service (MaaS) provider and the world’s #1 transit app. Moovit simplifies your urban mobility in +2700 cities all around the world, making getting around town via mass transit easier and more convenient. Moovit has more than 300 million users, and was named Best Local App of 2016 by Google and Best of 2017 app by Apple.
By combining information from public transit operators and authorities with live information from the user community, Moovit offers travelers a real-time picture, including the best route for their journey. The Moovit community sends active reports about their travel experience, such as bus congestion levels, cleanliness, and more to help others have a better travel experience.
Moovit generates up to four billion anonymous data points a day that comprise the world's largest repository of transit data. The Big Data gathering is aided by Moovit’s network of more than 500,000 local editors, called “Mooviters”, who help map out and maintain local transit information in cities that would otherwise be unserved.
Moovit is available for free on iOS, Android & Web in over 2,700 cities, across 86 countries worldwide, and can be used in 44 languages.
Huaqin Communication Technology
Series A in 2017
Huaqin specializes in the design, development, and production of smartphones, tablets, notebooks, servers, and IoT products. As a global leader in ODM services, Huaqin partners with Google to ensure secure Android devices for customers worldwide.
ScoreStream
Series A in 2017
ScoreStream, Inc. is a communication platform that specializes in mobile applications designed for sharing information about sporting events, particularly high school sports. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company’s platform includes both iOS and Android applications, as well as a website. ScoreStream engages fans by allowing them to crowd-source scores, photos, videos, and conversations from numerous games each week. This user-generated content not only enhances the experience for fans but also provides accurate reporting and coverage of local sports, catering to consumers and media companies alike. The company's former name was Crowdscores, Inc., and it has collaborated with notable clients such as ESPN and Walt Disney Internet Group.
iZettle AB is a financial technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in mobile payment services and applications designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2010, it revolutionized the industry with the introduction of the first mini chip card reader, enabling businesses to accept card payments through smartphones and tablets. iZettle offers a range of products, including the iZettle Card Reader Lite and an application compatible with iOS and Android devices, which facilitate payment processing, business management, sales analytics, and customer engagement. The company serves a diverse clientele across several countries, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Brazil. As of 2018, iZettle operates as a subsidiary of PayPal Holdings, Inc.
iZettle AB is a financial technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in mobile payment services and applications designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2010, it revolutionized the industry with the introduction of the first mini chip card reader, enabling businesses to accept card payments through smartphones and tablets. iZettle offers a range of products, including the iZettle Card Reader Lite and an application compatible with iOS and Android devices, which facilitate payment processing, business management, sales analytics, and customer engagement. The company serves a diverse clientele across several countries, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Brazil. As of 2018, iZettle operates as a subsidiary of PayPal Holdings, Inc.
Screenovate
Venture Round in 2014
Screenovate is a technology company that specializes in device virtualization, providing a platform that facilitates seamless connectivity between various devices, such as smartphones, tablets, TVs, and computers. The company enables users to wirelessly project their smartphone screens onto larger displays, enhancing entertainment and productivity experiences. Its platform supports a range of functionalities, including the ability to scan, print, and copy files, as well as transforming mobile devices into game controllers. By offering a flexible solution for beaming content across multiple screens, Screenovate enhances user experience without compromising on quality or performance, catering to the needs of sectors such as entertainment, education, and productivity.
ThunderSoft
Venture Round in 2014
ThunderSoft is a China-based provider of operating system technologies and solutions, specializing in smart devices across various sectors including mobile, IoT, automotive, and enterprise. The company, headquartered in Beijing, delivers comprehensive operating system solutions for smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and mobile device management systems, among others. In addition to its core offerings, ThunderSoft provides services such as carrier certification, Android OS upgrades, application development, and OS customization. With over 30 research and development centers and offices across China and a global presence in countries such as Germany, Japan, and the United States, ThunderSoft has established strong partnerships with leading technology firms, enhancing its capacity to create high-quality intelligent devices.
LeWa Technology
Venture Round in 2014
LeWa Technology is a Chinese company specializing in the development of localized operating systems for Android mobile devices. Its flagship product, LEWA OS, is a customized operating system tailored to meet the specific needs and usage patterns of Chinese consumers, particularly within the medium to low-end smartphone market. By focusing on the 1000 Yuan Android mobile phone segment, LeWa Technology provides a third-party operating system that enhances the user experience on smart mobile devices, ensuring compatibility and functionality for a broader range of users.
iZettle AB is a financial technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in mobile payment services and applications designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2010, it revolutionized the industry with the introduction of the first mini chip card reader, enabling businesses to accept card payments through smartphones and tablets. iZettle offers a range of products, including the iZettle Card Reader Lite and an application compatible with iOS and Android devices, which facilitate payment processing, business management, sales analytics, and customer engagement. The company serves a diverse clientele across several countries, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Brazil. As of 2018, iZettle operates as a subsidiary of PayPal Holdings, Inc.
News Republic
Series B in 2013
News Republic, Inc. is a prominent mobile media company based in Bordeaux, France, with additional operations in San Francisco. Founded in 2008, the company specializes in developing a news application that aggregates news, articles, videos, and photos from a diverse range of global media partners. Its award-winning apps, including News Republic, AppyGeek, and AppyGamer, are accessible across various platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows 8, and Tizen, and are available in six languages. News Republic aims to transform the way individuals consume news by utilizing a proprietary semantic engine that delivers real-time, personalized news flows. The company has rapidly expanded its reach and maintains strong partnerships with over 1,000 leading publishers and media brands, as well as collaborations with hardware manufacturers and mobile network operators worldwide.
Future soft
Venture Round in 2013
Future soft has created a completely new range of apps for the PC, MAC, IOS, Android, and Amazon platforms. They are experts in software development for Android, iOS, Amazon, Microsoft, and terminal emulators. They also work with producers of Bible apps and computer software.
CrowdStar
Venture Round in 2013
CrowdStar, Inc. is a game developer based in Burlingame, California, specializing in fashion styling games for women. Founded in 2008, the company has created popular interactive entertainment experiences, with its flagship game, Covet Fashion, attracting millions of daily players. CrowdStar designs games that allow users to style complete looks using various brands, appealing to a broad audience interested in fashion and lifestyle topics. The company's games are available on multiple platforms, including iOS, Google Play, Amazon, and Microsoft. As of December 2016, CrowdStar operates as a subsidiary of Glu Mobile Inc. and has established partnerships with prominent companies such as Tencent and Facebook.
NewAer is a technology company that specializes in proximity awareness through its open platform designed for Android and iPhone users. The company has developed a lightweight mobile software client and a powerful backend server capable of executing complex rule sets, which can be defined by both developers and end-users. This framework is intended to enhance mobile applications by enabling them to react based on users' physical interactions with their surroundings. One of NewAer’s innovative applications, ToothTag, demonstrates the capabilities of its platform. The company's software development kit, ProxPlatform, allows mobile application developers to incorporate presence events within their applications across Android, iOS, and Windows operating systems. NewAer aims to facilitate communication between nearby devices, leveraging peer-to-peer Bluetooth low energy technology that provides a non-personally identifiable token, enabling users to track and manage their interactions with people, places, and things effortlessly.
CrowdStar
Venture Round in 2012
CrowdStar, Inc. is a game developer based in Burlingame, California, specializing in fashion styling games for women. Founded in 2008, the company has created popular interactive entertainment experiences, with its flagship game, Covet Fashion, attracting millions of daily players. CrowdStar designs games that allow users to style complete looks using various brands, appealing to a broad audience interested in fashion and lifestyle topics. The company's games are available on multiple platforms, including iOS, Google Play, Amazon, and Microsoft. As of December 2016, CrowdStar operates as a subsidiary of Glu Mobile Inc. and has established partnerships with prominent companies such as Tencent and Facebook.
Voxer
Venture Round in 2012
Voxer, LLC is a mobile communication application developer based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2007 and originally known as RebelVox, LLC, the company rebranded to Voxer in March 2011. Voxer offers a push-to-talk service compatible with iOS and Android devices, enabling users to send instant voice, text, and photo messages in real time. The application is designed for teams, featuring end-to-end encryption and supporting communication over 3G, 4G, or Wi-Fi networks. This allows for secure, real-time messaging, facilitating effective collaboration among users worldwide.
Yummly is a digital recipe platform founded in 2009 and headquartered in Redwood City, California. It allows users to search for recipes based on various criteria, including ingredients, dietary restrictions, allergies, nutrition, and cuisine. The platform utilizes patented technology and proprietary data to offer personalized recipe recommendations and features helpful tools and videos, enhancing the user experience for food enthusiasts. With its app available on multiple devices, including iPhone, iPad, Android, and Windows, Yummly aims to simplify the process of finding and sharing recipes, catering to diverse tastes and occasions.
Insyde Software
Venture Round in 2011
Insyde Software is a global provider of BIOS and UEFI firmware, engineering services, and customized Android solutions for mobile, server, desktop, and embedded computing industries. It specializes in firmware design, development, installation, and program modification for customers across data center, AI and high performance computing, client computing, and IoT, as well as embedded and edge computing. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, with a U.S. headquarters in Westborough, Massachusetts, the company serves leading computer systems designers and manufacturers worldwide.
BlueStacks
Series B in 2011
BlueStacks specializes in cloud technology for mobile gaming. Its flagship product, BlueStacks App Player, enables over 145 million users to run Android apps and games on Windows PCs at full screen and high performance using patented LayerCake virtualization.
SweetLabs
Series C in 2011
SweetLabs is a San Diego-based company that helps Android and Windows app developers reach millions of new users. It offers an App Install Platform for device manufacturers to optimize real-time delivery of apps, increasing per-unit margins while enhancing customer satisfaction.
JOYsee Interaction Science and Technology
Series A in 2011
Beijing JOYsee Interaction Science and Technology Co., Ltd. (佳视互动) is focused on the integration of products and services, which not only provides smart terminals and design schemes, but also provides more complete solutions of value-added services for operators.
After 2011, it released smart home recreational terminal K80, Android set-top box A11c, Android set-top box A18, OTT smart terminal A31, and digital television adapter D500, and more. It will also release smarter terminal product design proposals in succession.
Beijing JOYsee Interaction Science and Technology has been devoted to the R&D and promotion of intelligent terminals since 2009, and has launched the HD all-in-one device for entertainment, G200. It will release smarter terminal product design proposals in succession.
CrowdStar
Venture Round in 2011
CrowdStar, Inc. is a game developer based in Burlingame, California, specializing in fashion styling games for women. Founded in 2008, the company has created popular interactive entertainment experiences, with its flagship game, Covet Fashion, attracting millions of daily players. CrowdStar designs games that allow users to style complete looks using various brands, appealing to a broad audience interested in fashion and lifestyle topics. The company's games are available on multiple platforms, including iOS, Google Play, Amazon, and Microsoft. As of December 2016, CrowdStar operates as a subsidiary of Glu Mobile Inc. and has established partnerships with prominent companies such as Tencent and Facebook.
Digital Chocolate
Series D in 2011
Digital Chocolate is a video game developer and publisher that focuses on creating casual and social games for various platforms, including the web, Facebook, and mobile phones. The company operates in multiple countries, including the United States, Finland, Spain, India, and Mexico. In addition to mobile games, Digital Chocolate has developed applications that cater to users interested in fashion and business simulation. The company also offers games specifically designed for the Microsoft gaming console, showcasing its diverse portfolio within the gaming industry.
Borqs Technologies
Series C in 2011
Borqs Technologies specializes in developing software solutions and products for Android-based smart connected devices. It offers customizable hardware products like trackers, smart watches, ruggedized handsets, tablets, and mobile connectivity modules. The company generates revenue primarily from hardware sales, with a significant portion coming from its key market, China.
Yummly is a digital recipe platform founded in 2009 and headquartered in Redwood City, California. It allows users to search for recipes based on various criteria, including ingredients, dietary restrictions, allergies, nutrition, and cuisine. The platform utilizes patented technology and proprietary data to offer personalized recipe recommendations and features helpful tools and videos, enhancing the user experience for food enthusiasts. With its app available on multiple devices, including iPhone, iPad, Android, and Windows, Yummly aims to simplify the process of finding and sharing recipes, catering to diverse tastes and occasions.
Soonr is a provider of secure cloud services designed for teams to collaborate on shared digital content from any location and device. Its flagship product, Soonr Workplace, enables businesses to store, share, access, search, edit, and synchronize files across various platforms, supporting over 800 mobile devices, including popular smartphones and tablets. The platform is built with a focus on team collaboration, remote access, and security, utilizing patented rendering technology to enhance user experience. By facilitating secure file sharing and collaboration, Soonr aims to improve productivity and competitiveness for organizations, connecting both office and mobile workers with critical information.
Soonr is a provider of secure cloud services designed for teams to collaborate on shared digital content from any location and device. Its flagship product, Soonr Workplace, enables businesses to store, share, access, search, edit, and synchronize files across various platforms, supporting over 800 mobile devices, including popular smartphones and tablets. The platform is built with a focus on team collaboration, remote access, and security, utilizing patented rendering technology to enhance user experience. By facilitating secure file sharing and collaboration, Soonr aims to improve productivity and competitiveness for organizations, connecting both office and mobile workers with critical information.
LucidLogix Technologies
Series B in 2007
LucidLogix Technologies specializes in developing and marketing advanced software solutions aimed at enhancing mobile device performance and battery life. The company's flagship product is an Android power-saving software that addresses the increasing demands for performance and mobility in smartphones. By utilizing a real-time distributed processing engine, LucidLogix improves visual computing across business and gaming applications, allowing users to extend battery life during activities such as gaming, browsing, and navigation. Additionally, LucidLogix offers solutions for Windows platforms that enhance gaming responsiveness and image quality. The company aims to meet the global demand for improved performance and longer mobility experiences, with its patented technologies already integrated into millions of devices worldwide. Its notable customer base includes industry leaders such as Samsung, Intel, and Asus, among others.
Soonr is a provider of secure cloud services designed for teams to collaborate on shared digital content from any location and device. Its flagship product, Soonr Workplace, enables businesses to store, share, access, search, edit, and synchronize files across various platforms, supporting over 800 mobile devices, including popular smartphones and tablets. The platform is built with a focus on team collaboration, remote access, and security, utilizing patented rendering technology to enhance user experience. By facilitating secure file sharing and collaboration, Soonr aims to improve productivity and competitiveness for organizations, connecting both office and mobile workers with critical information.
InnoPath is a developer of software focused on mobile device management services, catering primarily to wireless operators and mobile device manufacturers. The company's technology facilitates the remote connection, configuration, troubleshooting, and security of end-user mobile devices. Through its solutions, such as mobileUpdate and activeCare2, InnoPath enables operators and manufacturers to perform over-the-air updates, diagnostics, and repairs. This approach not only aids in avoiding device recalls and returns but also reduces the frequency of support calls and enhances the first call resolution for issues pertaining to Android and iOS devices. Ultimately, InnoPath's technology contributes to increased subscriber satisfaction by ensuring efficient support and care for mobile devices in a constantly connected environment.
AVG
Private Equity Round in 2005
AVG Technologies, established in 1991 and based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializes in providing anti-virus and internet security software for a wide range of platforms, including PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, and iPad. The company offers solutions tailored for both individual consumers and small businesses, focusing on digital protection, performance, and privacy. AVG's product portfolio includes AVG Protection FREE, AVG Protection PRO, AVG AntiVirus FREE, AVG Internet Security, and other security and performance enhancement tools. It also provides cloud-based security and management platforms for businesses through AVG Business.
InnoPath is a developer of software focused on mobile device management services, catering primarily to wireless operators and mobile device manufacturers. The company's technology facilitates the remote connection, configuration, troubleshooting, and security of end-user mobile devices. Through its solutions, such as mobileUpdate and activeCare2, InnoPath enables operators and manufacturers to perform over-the-air updates, diagnostics, and repairs. This approach not only aids in avoiding device recalls and returns but also reduces the frequency of support calls and enhances the first call resolution for issues pertaining to Android and iOS devices. Ultimately, InnoPath's technology contributes to increased subscriber satisfaction by ensuring efficient support and care for mobile devices in a constantly connected environment.
Zinio
Venture Round in 2002
Zinio is a leading digital publishing platform that transforms print magazines into digital content, providing an enhanced reading experience across various devices. With over a decade of expertise in the digital publishing industry, Zinio offers a comprehensive solution for magazine publishers through its ZINIOpro service, which converts PDF files into XML format. This allows publishers to manage and deliver their content flexibly in branded applications for tablets, smartphones, and desktops. Additionally, Zinio operates online newsstands and award-winning apps for iOS, Android, Windows, and Kindle, offering consumers access to a vast selection of digital magazines in more than 30 languages. The platform supports both online and offline reading, synchronization across multiple devices, and searching for archival content, making it a versatile choice for magazine readers worldwide.
OnPage Corporation specializes in smartphone-based business continuity solutions that facilitate uninterrupted communication and information access for organizations. The company offers a cloud-based priority messaging service compatible with various mobile platforms, including iOS, Android, and Blackberry. Its key products include the Secure Messaging System, which provides a centralized dispatching and auditing dashboard, and the Enterprise Control System for IT, enabling organizations to manage incidents, user groups, and escalation policies. OnPage's priority messaging solution ensures reliable message delivery, alerting, and tracking, catering to diverse sectors such as healthcare, information technology, finance, and emergency services. Founded in 1997 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, OnPage Corporation was formerly known as Onset Technology, Inc. It operates as a subsidiary of Shonut Probabilistic Solutions Ltd.
Adero, Inc. is a technology company based in Goleta, California, specializing in intelligent organization systems that help individuals locate lost or misplaced items. Founded in 2008 and originally known as TrackR, Inc., Adero offers a Bluetooth-based tracking device that employs low-power wireless sensors compatible with various platforms. The company aims to alleviate the stress associated with misplaced belongings by enabling users to track their items easily through a mobile application available for both iPhone and Android devices. Adero's innovative solutions have earned recognition, including being named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2019.