Cohere Technologies
Series D in 2022
Cohere Technologies Inc. is a technology company specializing in wireless bandwidth applications, headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Founded in 2010, the company has developed a software solution that enhances the performance of mobile and wireless networks, specifically for 4G and 5G systems. Its innovative orthogonal time frequency and space (OTFS) modulation scheme addresses limitations in current technologies, such as TDMA and OFDM, to increase bandwidth and throughput. Additionally, Cohere Technologies is recognized as a pioneer in software-enhanced networks and is working towards solutions compliant with future 6G standards. Their offerings include spectrum multiplier software that improves channel detection, estimation, and precoding, thereby enhancing user experience and meeting the growing demand for wireless connectivity.
Screenovate
Acquisition in 2021
Screenovate is a developer of a device virtualization platform that facilitates seamless connectivity between smartphones, tablets, TVs, and computers. The platform allows users to project their smartphone screens onto larger displays and enables functionalities such as scanning, printing, and copying files. Additionally, it can transform tablets or smartphones into game controllers, enhancing the entertainment experience. By wirelessly connecting a diverse range of devices and screens, Screenovate ensures high-quality performance and user experience, catering to the needs of sectors including entertainment, productivity, and education.
RemoteMyApp
Acquisition in 2021
RemoteMyApp specializes in providing tailored cloud gaming solutions for businesses worldwide, facilitating enhanced gaming experiences for their customers. The company has developed innovative applications that enable the streaming of high-resolution, graphics-intensive games from powerful gaming computers to mobile devices, such as phones and tablets. One notable solution offered by RemoteMyApp is MagentaGaming, a cloud gaming platform launched in collaboration with Deutsche Telekom in August 2020. This platform exemplifies the company's commitment to revolutionizing the gaming experience on mobile devices by allowing users to enjoy their favorite computer games on the go.
Cellwize is a technology company focused on transforming mobile networks through its innovative platform, Chime. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Israel, Cellwize specializes in RAN automation and orchestration, enabling mobile network operators (MNOs) to expedite 5G network deployment and enhance return on investment. The Chime platform allows MNOs to adapt their networks to dynamic environments, facilitating connections with various applications and vendors while enabling collaborative development. This flexibility leads to optimized coverage and improved user experiences, positioning Cellwize as a leader in helping MNOs launch and leverage next-generation networks efficiently and effectively.
Perpetuuiti TechnoSoft Services
Series A in 2020
Perpetuuiti TechnoSoft Services Pvt. Ltd., founded in 2011 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, specializes in automated business continuity and disaster recovery solutions for organizations in India and globally. The company offers a range of software products, including Continuity Patrol, which automates failover and failback processes without human intervention, and Continuity on Mobile, which allows users to access business continuity plans on mobile devices. Other notable solutions include Continuity on Cloud for disaster recovery planning, Ops-Central for workload automation, Compliance Patrol for IT infrastructure monitoring, and DataSync for cross-platform file sharing. In addition to software, Perpetuuiti provides comprehensive disaster recovery consulting and management services, focusing on business impact analysis, risk assessments, and the development and implementation of continuity programs. With a presence in the USA, Dubai, and Singapore, Perpetuuiti supports large and mid-sized organizations in making informed decisions about their disaster recovery strategies.
Reliance Jio
Private Equity Round in 2020
Reliance Jio Infocomm is a company providing wireless telecom products and services. The company offers voice, data, and messaging services, as well as distributes smartphones and hotspot devices. Its areas of research, development and new service deployment include blockchain, artificial intelligence, open source platforms, IOT, data analytics, and next-gen cloud services.
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 Technology
Series B in 2019
Huaqin Technology Co Ltd is a leading player in the global smartphone and tablet original design manufacturing (ODM) industry. The company specializes in the research, development, design, and production of a wide range of intelligent hardware products, including smartphones, tablets, notebooks, servers, and IoT devices. As a partner of Google, Huaqin facilitates the creation of Android devices certified for security and functionality by Google Mobile Services. The company serves a diverse clientele across more than 100 countries and regions, focusing on delivering competitive and innovative products. By 2015, Huaqin had shipped over 200 million mobile phones and more than 5 million tablets annually, with a commitment to providing advanced 4G products. Guided by principles of integrity, diligence, focus, and innovation, Huaqin aims to enhance its product offerings and contribute to sustainable development in the technology sector.
Game.tv, Inc. operates an AI-based e-sports tournament platform designed to automate gaming tournaments for mobile gamers. Founded in 2018 and based in Campbell, California, the company offers its core product, Tourney, which serves as an AI-powered e-sports assistant capable of managing tournaments from inception to conclusion. The platform facilitates the organization of online competitions, enhancing gamers' experiences by providing tools for live streaming, community engagement, skill development, and rewards. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Game.tv enables users to immerse themselves in the mobile gaming environment and interact across diverse gaming communities.
BlueStacks
Series C in 2019
BlueStacks is a leading developer of emulator software designed to enable Android games and applications to run seamlessly on Windows PCs. Leveraging its patented LayerCake virtualization technology, BlueStacks App Player caters to a diverse user base of 145 million, allowing gamers to experience mobile content in high performance and full-screen mode. The platform supports multiple operating systems and devices, ensuring users can access their favorite games without concerns over their PC specifications. Additionally, BlueStacks offers features such as the ability to run multiple apps simultaneously in a tabbed interface and provides one-click streaming capabilities to Twitch.tv through BlueStacks TV. Through its innovations, BlueStacks enhances the gaming experience by allowing precise control using a keyboard, mouse, or gamepad.
BabbleLabs
Series A in 2019
BabbleLabs, Inc. specializes in developing speech enhancement and noise removal software aimed at improving communication in critical environments. The company's offerings include Clear Cloud, an API-based technology that eliminates unwanted noise from voice-sensitive projects; Clear Edge, a low-latency embedded solution for smart devices; Clear Command, which facilitates voice control and command recognition; and Clear Analytics, designed to extract actionable insights from speech streams. BabbleLabs addresses a variety of applications, including smartphones, business conferencing, customer service, automotive, and public safety. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Campbell, California, BabbleLabs leverages advancements in speech science, deep learning, and computational processing to enhance speech quality and intelligibility, thereby fostering better interactions between humans and machines.
LISNR
Venture Round in 2019
LISNR, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in ultrasonic communication protocols, enabling data transmission over audio. Founded in 2012, the company offers various solutions, including LISNR Point for close-range transmission, LISNR Zone for mid-range, and LISNR Radius for long-range communication between devices. Additionally, it provides the Acceptance Device, which facilitates the sending and receiving of data. LISNR's technology is utilized by clients in retail and mobility sectors, enhancing customer interactions by creating secure and seamless transactions. The company has established strategic partnerships with notable organizations such as Cisco, AEG, Intel, and Visa. Headquartered in Oakland, California, with an office in Cincinnati, Ohio, LISNR continues to innovate in the field of ultrasonic data communication.
Gojoya
Venture Round in 2019
Gojoya, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2018 and located in Silicon Valley, California, specializing in intelligent imaging systems. The company develops and markets innovative imaging products that incorporate built-in artificial intelligence for various applications, including unmanned aerial vehicles, robotics, autonomous driving, and mobile devices. By focusing on a disruptive architecture, Gojoya aims to enhance the capabilities of commercial drones, virtual reality systems, and autonomous vehicles, thereby addressing the growing demand for advanced imaging solutions in multiple industries.
Eta Wireless
Venture Round in 2019
Eta Wireless specializes in power management solutions aimed at addressing energy inefficiencies in mobile communication devices, including smartphones, wearables, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The company's innovative technology, ETAdvanced, significantly reduces energy consumption and extends battery life, effectively minimizing power waste typically lost as heat. Unlike traditional power management systems, ETAdvanced is compatible with emerging gigabit communication standards such as LTE Advanced, 5G, and WiFi. This advancement enables manufacturers to enhance the efficiency and longevity of their devices, ensuring that users are less likely to experience power depletion.
NetSpeed Systems
Acquisition in 2018
NetSpeed Systems specializes in providing scalable Network-on-Chip (NoC) intellectual property (IP) to System-on-Chip (SoC) designers across various markets, including mobile devices and high-performance computing. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on delivering significant time-to-market advantages through a system-level approach, extensive user-driven automation, and advanced algorithms. Its NoC IP solutions streamline the integration process for architects and designers, enabling them to optimize power, performance, and area in their designs. Led by experienced executives from the semiconductor and networking sectors, NetSpeed Systems is supported by prominent investors from Silicon Valley.
Airship, formerly known as Urban Airship, is a company that specializes in mobile customer engagement solutions, helping brands enhance their relationships with customers across various platforms. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, Airship offers an end-to-end Experience Platform that unifies customer interactions through mobile apps, websites, and other channels such as email and SMS. The platform provides tools for managing push notifications, in-app messages, and mobile wallet capabilities, enabling brands to optimize the customer lifecycle from acquisition to loyalty. With features like a no-code Experience Editor and AI-driven customer journey orchestration, Airship allows marketers and product managers to efficiently create and manage personalized customer experiences without extensive developer resources. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, healthcare, and entertainment, empowering thousands of leading brands to adapt to the evolving landscape of mobile-first customer experiences.
VenueNext
Funding Round in 2018
VenueNext, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in creating venue-specific, context-aware applications designed to enhance the experience of event-goers. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, VenueNext provides a mobile-centric platform that offers insights into guest behavior and enables venue operators to manage high-volume demand effectively. Its products include VenueNext Canopy, which allows operators to sell unused parking spots and send custom news updates to fans during events, as well as a data and analytics dashboard for real-time insights. VenueNext serves a diverse range of venues, including sports stadiums, concert amphitheaters, theme parks, hotels, and conference facilities, both domestically and internationally. The company leverages a skilled team with experience from major tech companies to deliver innovative solutions that improve operational efficiency and customer loyalty.
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.
OVO
Corporate Round in 2018
OVO we love sport and we love being entertained. We're big fans of sport - motorsport, tennis, gymnastics, footie, rugby, volley ball....it's a long list. Like the fans out there we've watched matches on our mobile, listened to commentary while we're in the car, met mates at the pub to watch the grand final, paid through the nose to subscribe to sports TV channels and grudgingly paid extra for the 'pop up' (we prefer to call them 'pay up') channels that show up when there's a really awesome sports event playing.
Huaqin Technology
Series A in 2017
Huaqin Technology Co Ltd is a leading player in the global smartphone and tablet original design manufacturing (ODM) industry. The company specializes in the research, development, design, and production of a wide range of intelligent hardware products, including smartphones, tablets, notebooks, servers, and IoT devices. As a partner of Google, Huaqin facilitates the creation of Android devices certified for security and functionality by Google Mobile Services. The company serves a diverse clientele across more than 100 countries and regions, focusing on delivering competitive and innovative products. By 2015, Huaqin had shipped over 200 million mobile phones and more than 5 million tablets annually, with a commitment to providing advanced 4G products. Guided by principles of integrity, diligence, focus, and innovation, Huaqin aims to enhance its product offerings and contribute to sustainable development in the technology sector.
Perrone Robotics
Series A in 2016
Perrone Robotics specializes in developing platforms and technology for mobile autonomous robotics. The company utilizes its patent-pending MAX software platform to create solutions that enhance the practical deployment of autonomous vehicles for various applications. Their technology enables the customization of robotics systems, facilitating the automation of vehicle fleets by integrating an interface and logic into the sense-plan-act continuum. This allows clients to effectively automate their vehicles for operation on public roads, meeting specific goals and objectives in everyday scenarios.
NetSpeed Systems
Series C in 2016
NetSpeed Systems specializes in providing scalable Network-on-Chip (NoC) intellectual property (IP) to System-on-Chip (SoC) designers across various markets, including mobile devices and high-performance computing. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on delivering significant time-to-market advantages through a system-level approach, extensive user-driven automation, and advanced algorithms. Its NoC IP solutions streamline the integration process for architects and designers, enabling them to optimize power, performance, and area in their designs. Led by experienced executives from the semiconductor and networking sectors, NetSpeed Systems is supported by prominent investors from Silicon Valley.
Eta Wireless
Seed Round in 2016
Eta Wireless specializes in power management solutions aimed at addressing energy inefficiencies in mobile communication devices, including smartphones, wearables, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The company's innovative technology, ETAdvanced, significantly reduces energy consumption and extends battery life, effectively minimizing power waste typically lost as heat. Unlike traditional power management systems, ETAdvanced is compatible with emerging gigabit communication standards such as LTE Advanced, 5G, and WiFi. This advancement enables manufacturers to enhance the efficiency and longevity of their devices, ensuring that users are less likely to experience power depletion.
Movidius
Acquisition in 2016
Movidius is a vision processor company based in San Mateo, California, specializing in the design of compact and high-performance computational imaging and vision processing chips. The company develops software, development tools, and reference designs aimed at enhancing intelligent and contextually aware experiences in mobile and wearable devices, as well as various consumer and industrial camera applications. By focusing on ultralow power consumption, Movidius' technology supports advancements in computational imaging and computer vision for a range of connected devices, including smartphones, tablets, and embedded systems. The company is backed by several venture capital firms, which contribute to its innovative approach in the rapidly evolving field of visual technology.
Helpshift
Series B in 2016
Helpshift, Inc. is a company that specializes in mobile customer service software, providing a support platform designed for both mobile and web applications. Established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, Helpshift addresses the specific needs of the mobile era by offering an in-app help experience. Its platform features functionalities such as in-app FAQs, chat, a comprehensive CRM ticketing system, campaigns, and surveys, all aimed at enhancing customer engagement. Helpshift pioneered in-app messaging for support, allowing users to resolve issues without leaving their apps. Utilizing automation through bots, the platform can handle up to 90% of user inquiries, significantly improving response times and lowering costs. Helpshift serves a wide range of prominent clients, including Supercell, Tencent, and Microsoft, and is installed on two billion devices worldwide, reaching over 820 million active consumers each month.
Airship, formerly known as Urban Airship, is a company that specializes in mobile customer engagement solutions, helping brands enhance their relationships with customers across various platforms. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, Airship offers an end-to-end Experience Platform that unifies customer interactions through mobile apps, websites, and other channels such as email and SMS. The platform provides tools for managing push notifications, in-app messages, and mobile wallet capabilities, enabling brands to optimize the customer lifecycle from acquisition to loyalty. With features like a no-code Experience Editor and AI-driven customer journey orchestration, Airship allows marketers and product managers to efficiently create and manage personalized customer experiences without extensive developer resources. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, healthcare, and entertainment, empowering thousands of leading brands to adapt to the evolving landscape of mobile-first customer experiences.
FreedomPop
Venture Round in 2015
FreedomPop is a telecommunications company established in 2011, focused on providing free wireless internet and mobile phone services globally. It aims to bridge the digital divide by offering high-speed internet access and mobile services without cost. FreedomPop's offerings include free international calling and texting, allowing users to communicate and access the internet without incurring charges. By delivering these disruptive mobile services, the company seeks to ensure that everyone, regardless of their location or financial situation, can benefit from essential connectivity.
LISNR, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in ultrasonic communication protocols, enabling data transmission over audio. Founded in 2012, the company offers various solutions, including LISNR Point for close-range transmission, LISNR Zone for mid-range, and LISNR Radius for long-range communication between devices. Additionally, it provides the Acceptance Device, which facilitates the sending and receiving of data. LISNR's technology is utilized by clients in retail and mobility sectors, enhancing customer interactions by creating secure and seamless transactions. The company has established strategic partnerships with notable organizations such as Cisco, AEG, Intel, and Visa. Headquartered in Oakland, California, with an office in Cincinnati, Ohio, LISNR continues to innovate in the field of ultrasonic data communication.
Apperian, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based mobile application management services, focusing on delivering secure mobile applications to targeted users within organizations. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company specializes in mobile app security, dynamic policy controls, and enterprise application distribution, particularly in environments where traditional mobile device management is not feasible, such as bring your own device (BYOD) scenarios and for contracted workers. Apperian's offerings include app wrapping, which creates secure containers for individual applications, as well as solutions for mobile data protection, seamless app deployment, and mobile content management. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including retail, higher education, and field services, and has additional offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Apperian operates as a subsidiary of Arxan Technologies, Inc.
Almalence
Venture Round in 2015
Almalence is a leading company in the field of computational imaging technologies, providing advanced solutions that enhance optical systems in various devices, including high-end DSLR cameras and mobile phones. The company's technologies are licensed by prominent smartphone manufacturers and are integrated into over 30 million high-end devices each year. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Almalence operates with a distributed team across several countries, including the USA, Russia, Israel, China, and South Korea.
123Greetings
Venture Round in 2015
123Greetings.com is the world's leading online destination for human expressions reaching 95 million visitors annually. Its offering of over 42,000 ecards across multiple languages covers a mix of 3,000 seasonal & everyday categories. Its presence is ubiquitous with its Mobile App, Mobile Website and Facebook App catering to users on mobile and social media respectively. Its Connect feature is a relationship management tool enabling users to actively manage their expressions to both personal and professional contacts. It also operates 123Greetings Studio, a unique platform for artists, to upload and monetize their own ecards.
UNISOC
Venture Round in 2015
UNISOC is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the research and development of core chipsets for mobile communications and the Internet of Things (IoT). The company produces a wide range of products, including mobile chipset platforms that support various communication standards such as 2G, 3G, and 4G, as well as RF chipsets, wireless connection chipsets, security chipsets, TV chipsets, and image sensor chipsets. With a global workforce of over 4,500 employees and numerous research and development centers, UNISOC ranks among the top three suppliers of mobile baseband chipsets worldwide and is the largest pan-chip supplier in China. The company's offerings enable access to advanced technologies, including 5G and artificial intelligence, for consumer and industrial electronics.
PasswordBox
Acquisition in 2014
PasswordBox is a developer of a password manager application that offers a secure solution for users to store, retrieve, create, and share passwords and personal data across multiple devices. The app enables users to manage their passwords safely while allowing them to share access to their accounts with others without revealing their actual passwords. Additionally, PasswordBox provides a feature that allows individuals to entrust their digital assets, such as movies, music, or photos, to family members or friends in the event of an unforeseen circumstance. This service prioritizes security and accessibility, catering to the needs of users seeking to protect and manage their digital identities effectively.
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.
Screenovate
Venture Round in 2014
Screenovate is a developer of a device virtualization platform that facilitates seamless connectivity between smartphones, tablets, TVs, and computers. The platform allows users to project their smartphone screens onto larger displays and enables functionalities such as scanning, printing, and copying files. Additionally, it can transform tablets or smartphones into game controllers, enhancing the entertainment experience. By wirelessly connecting a diverse range of devices and screens, Screenovate ensures high-quality performance and user experience, catering to the needs of sectors including entertainment, productivity, and education.
NetSpeed Systems
Series B in 2014
NetSpeed Systems specializes in providing scalable Network-on-Chip (NoC) intellectual property (IP) to System-on-Chip (SoC) designers across various markets, including mobile devices and high-performance computing. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on delivering significant time-to-market advantages through a system-level approach, extensive user-driven automation, and advanced algorithms. Its NoC IP solutions streamline the integration process for architects and designers, enabling them to optimize power, performance, and area in their designs. Led by experienced executives from the semiconductor and networking sectors, NetSpeed Systems is supported by prominent investors from Silicon Valley.
Incoming Media
Series A in 2014
Incoming Media, established in 2011, is a technology company headquartered in Eveleigh, Australia, with a presence in Redwood City, California. It operates as a subsidiary of OVO Mobile. The company specializes in a video engagement platform designed for smartphones, delivering personalized, high-definition videos tailored to viewers' interests and mobile viewing habits. Incoming Media serves both publishers and brands, helping them navigate trends in mobile video consumption and push notifications, reduce churn, increase engagement, and optimize ad monetization.
LeWa Technology
Venture Round in 2014
LeWa Tek is a Chinese company that specializes in developing localized operating systems for Android mobile devices. Its flagship product, the LEWA OS, is a customized operating system based on Google Android, specifically designed to cater to the needs of the medium to low-end smartphone market in China. By focusing on user preferences and usage patterns among Chinese consumers, LeWa Tek aims to enhance the overall user experience for smartphones priced around 1000 Yuan. The company offers its operating system as a third-party solution, ensuring compatibility and improved functionality for a wide range of mobile devices.
FashionComm
Venture Round in 2014
With functions of sports management, call, SMS, photo taking, video and voice recording, alarm clock, music play and Bluetooth, A1 is the forerunners of FashionComm smart wrist watch.A1 matches your elegant and fashionable life.
EyeSmart Technology
Venture Round in 2014
EyeSmart Technology Ltd. is a Beijing-based company specializing in the development of iris-recognition technology solutions. The company’s innovations focus on enhancing personal safety and identification through user-friendly and cost-effective technologies. These solutions are designed for integration with mobile terminals, smartphones, and wearable devices, eliminating the need for traditional passwords while offering increased security. EyeSmart Technology's applications extend to security encryption, financial payments, and electronic memberships, providing consumers with a faster, safer, and more convenient payment experience through iris recognition.
Fibocom
Venture Round in 2014
Fibocom Wireless Inc. is a prominent Chinese provider of wireless communication modules and solutions, specializing in the Internet of Things (IoT) and mobile internet technologies. The company independently designs and manufactures a range of products, including LTE, NB-IoT, HSPA, and GSM/GPRS modules, as well as GPS and OBD modules. These products enable secure communication for various applications, such as automotive systems, tracking and tracing, industrial mobile computing, smart grid technologies, and healthcare solutions. Fibocom also offers services for wireless payment, car networking, and security monitoring. To enhance its global presence, the company collaborates with local technical partners to provide timely support and address customer needs effectively. With a focus on innovation and quality, Fibocom serves a diverse array of vertical markets, positioning itself as a key partner for equipment manufacturers, integrators, mobile network operators, and end-users around the world.
Swrve Inc., established in 2009, specializes in mobile marketing automation, engagement, and customer relationship management. Headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Dublin, London, Irvine, and Sydney, the company provides an integrated platform supporting various aspects of mobile engagement, retention, and monetization. Swrve's solutions include push and SMS messaging, in-app messaging, email and web push notifications, OTT messaging, AI-driven cross-channel experiences, customer data segmentation, and A/B testing. Serving diverse industries such as airlines, hospitality, media, finance, gaming, telecom, e-marketplaces, and retail, Swrve helps enterprises enhance customer engagement and monetization by delivering personalized mobile experiences.
Zumigo, Inc. specializes in mobile location and identity services, offering a range of solutions aimed at enhancing security and preventing fraud for clients globally. Its products include Zumigo Assure Mobile Extract, which captures mobile numbers from users visiting websites or applications, and Zumigo Assure Identity, which provides real-time billing information and device details directly from mobile carriers. Additionally, Zumigo Assure Radius and its SDK facilitate mobile phone location services. The company targets various sectors, including banking, retail, and technology, enabling them to authenticate access, validate device ownership, and secure financial transactions using mobile network data. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Zumigo also maintains an office in Pune, India.
Helpshift
Series A in 2014
Helpshift, Inc. is a company that specializes in mobile customer service software, providing a support platform designed for both mobile and web applications. Established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, Helpshift addresses the specific needs of the mobile era by offering an in-app help experience. Its platform features functionalities such as in-app FAQs, chat, a comprehensive CRM ticketing system, campaigns, and surveys, all aimed at enhancing customer engagement. Helpshift pioneered in-app messaging for support, allowing users to resolve issues without leaving their apps. Utilizing automation through bots, the platform can handle up to 90% of user inquiries, significantly improving response times and lowering costs. Helpshift serves a wide range of prominent clients, including Supercell, Tencent, and Microsoft, and is installed on two billion devices worldwide, reaching over 820 million active consumers each month.
Yeapoo
Venture Round in 2014
Yeapoo (铺科技) is a Chinese technical service provider. It offers multiterminal mobile sites and mobile marketing services including HTML5-based mobile sites, two-dimensional code applications, precise advertising analysis, landing pages, mobile e-commerce, and other mobile marketing solutions. The company currently has more than 50 independent R&D personnel and it adheres to the rich and varied production lines. It provides more than 40 million small- and medium-sized business owners with various enterprise applications including mobile sites, two-dimensional code applications, semi-accurate traffic statistical analysis, mobile APP, and precise analysis of landing pages.
Mango Telecom
Venture Round in 2014
Mango Telecom is a leading provider of cloud-based business communication services. The company offers integrated cloud-based business solutions including Virtual PBX, call center and CRM systems. Mango’s client base has surpassed 30,000 businesses and 200,000 active users in recent years. With nine offices and 300 employees, Mango Telecom is Russia’s leading provider of software-as-a-service solutions for business communications.
AppMobi
Acquisition in 2014
AppMobi is a mobile services company specializing in secure solutions for hybrid HTML5 and Cordova-based enterprise applications. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco and Poughkeepsie, New York, the company offers the AppMobi Secure Mobile Platform, which includes key services such as end-to-end encryption, secure push messaging, live updates, analytics, and a secure data store. This platform enables rapid deployment of secure apps, integrating seamlessly with existing development tools and hosting options on private clouds or on-premises. AppMobi's technology facilitates real-time threat detection and remediation, helping clients mitigate vulnerabilities and protect against cyber threats. Initially recognized for its contributions to streaming media technology, AppMobi pivoted to focus on enterprise solutions and has maintained a partnership with Intel, enhancing its offerings for developers within Intel's HTML5 development environment.
Nexmo provides innovative cloud communication APIs that enable applications and enterprises connect to their customers via voice and SMS. Nexmo’s APIs, Direct to Carrier approach and Adaptive Routing technology improves customer experiences by connecting you with your customers reliably no matter where they are in the world. Nexmo connects to over 1,700 carriers and reaches over 235 countries and territories. Nexmo can help any business improve customer communication--some of the world’s top companies like Airbnb, Alibaba, and Snapchat communicate with their global users using Nexmo, across industries ranging from travel, transportation, messaging, e-commerce, finance and payments, and security. Start sending messages and calls in minutes for free at https://www.nexmo.com/
Waltop
Venture Round in 2013
WALTOP International Corporation specializes in digital input solutions, focusing on electromagnetic technology. The company's primary offerings include tablet modules, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) for tablet PCs and pen LCD monitors, as well as wireless and USB tablets. Their product range features professional graphic tablets such as the Vega and Venus models, and the Sirius Tablet, which incorporates smart hot keys and touch solutions. Additionally, WALTOP provides various graphic tablets, including Mars, Media, Slim, and wireless variants, along with tablet modules like digitizers and integrated circuits. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Hsin-Chu City, Taiwan, WALTOP aims to deliver consistent writing experiences across touch-enabled devices, offering solutions that are cost-effective and energy-efficient.
Mobiles Republic
Series B in 2013
Mobiles Republic is a digital platform specializing in news applications for smartphones and tablets, based in Bordeaux Cedex, France. The company collaborates with over 800 prominent global and regional news sources, including Associated Press, The Huffington Post, and The Guardian. Its suite of mobile applications includes News Republic®, Appy Geek™, Appy Gamer™, Sports Republic™, and GlamLife™, catering to diverse interests. Mobiles Republic's innovative technology, particularly its proprietary TagNav® system, allows for personalized news delivery based on user preferences across more than one million topics. The platform generates over 10 million page views daily by providing licensed and trusted content, and it also serves as a technology partner for mobile innovations like BlinkFeed™, enhancing user experience on devices such as the HTC One smartphones.
Perpetuuiti TechnoSoft Services
Venture Round in 2013
Perpetuuiti TechnoSoft Services Pvt. Ltd., founded in 2011 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, specializes in automated business continuity and disaster recovery solutions for organizations in India and globally. The company offers a range of software products, including Continuity Patrol, which automates failover and failback processes without human intervention, and Continuity on Mobile, which allows users to access business continuity plans on mobile devices. Other notable solutions include Continuity on Cloud for disaster recovery planning, Ops-Central for workload automation, Compliance Patrol for IT infrastructure monitoring, and DataSync for cross-platform file sharing. In addition to software, Perpetuuiti provides comprehensive disaster recovery consulting and management services, focusing on business impact analysis, risk assessments, and the development and implementation of continuity programs. With a presence in the USA, Dubai, and Singapore, Perpetuuiti supports large and mid-sized organizations in making informed decisions about their disaster recovery strategies.
DotProduct
Seed Round in 2013
DotProduct specializes in technology that allows mobile devices to capture detailed 3D data in real-time. Its primary product, the DPI-8, integrates an 8-inch tablet with a 3D camera and proprietary software, creating a comprehensive standalone 3D imaging solution. The DotProduct Phi.3D software enhances the DPI-8's capabilities with advanced features such as survey targeting, scan appendability, and support for various export formats, making it a valuable tool for professionals in the 3D imaging field. The company also offers solutions for transforming RGB-D or LIDAR data into 3D models, enabling users to effectively measure and annotate 3D visualizations using mobile devices. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs and computer vision experts, DotProduct is focused on seamlessly merging the virtual and digital worlds.
CrowdStar
Venture Round in 2013
CrowdStar, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and developing fashion styling games aimed at women globally. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, CrowdStar has gained prominence with its flagship game, Covet Fashion, which entertains millions of players daily. The company creates engaging social and mobile games that allow users to style head-to-toe looks using various brands. Its games are available on multiple platforms, including iOS, Google Play, Amazon, and Microsoft. CrowdStar has formed strategic partnerships with notable companies such as Tencent, NHN, and Facebook, and is backed by investors including Time Warner and Intel Capital. In 2016, CrowdStar became a subsidiary of Glu Mobile Inc.
FeedHenry
Series A in 2013
FeedHenry offers a cloud-based mobile application platform that facilitates the development, deployment, integration, and management of secure mobile applications for businesses. Its subscription-based service allows developers to create apps using standard web technologies such as HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS, ensuring compatibility across major mobile devices and web platforms. The platform provides a comprehensive solution that includes not only public app store deployment but also enterprise app store distribution, server-side business logic, secure connectivity to backend systems, and full app lifecycle management with reporting capabilities. This enables organizations to efficiently manage their mobile application needs in a secure and scalable manner.
Zamplus Technology
Venture Round in 2013
Zamplus Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in providing data service solutions tailored for the digital advertising sector. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Shanghai, with additional offices in Beijing, Guangzhou, and Silicon Valley, the company offers a range of services including data analysis, automatic machine learning, data tagging, data cleaning, data integration, and tracking. One of its key products, Zampdmp, focuses on audience management by facilitating multi-channel audience data integration, multi-dimensional data discovery, and versatile data application across various scenarios. Zamplus Technology is dedicated to helping large enterprises achieve targeted marketing outcomes through comprehensive audience intelligence analysis driven by big data.
Delivery Agent
Private Equity Round in 2013
Delivery Agent, Inc. is a company that specializes in transforming audiences into revenue-generating customers for brands and media companies globally. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Francisco, it offers innovative solutions such as ShopTV, which enables direct engagement and transactions from advertisements and television shows via web, mobile, and advanced television applications. The company provides a cloud-based shopping platform that facilitates omni-channel commerce and delivers personalized product offers based on viewers' content consumption. Delivery Agent collaborates with various stakeholders, including broadcasters, advertisers, and smart TV manufacturers, to enhance the efficiency and profitability of the advertising ecosystem. Despite its innovative offerings, the company faced financial difficulties, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2016, which was later converted to Chapter 7 in 2017.
Altobridge
Venture Round in 2013
Altobridge specializes in wireless network solutions designed to reduce both capital and operating costs for mobile network operators. The company focuses on enabling connectivity for unconnected communities and enterprises through its innovative technologies. Key offerings include Data at the Edge, which optimizes data in wireless networks; Local Connectivity, which facilitates local voice switching; and Split Architecture, which enhances transmission and power efficiency. These technologies work individually and in combination to lower the costs associated with communications delivery, specifically by minimizing backhaul and power consumption expenses. Altobridge aims to provide cost-effective solutions for delivering mobile voice, broadband, and big data services.
Fortumo is a digital enabling platform that facilitates mobile operator billing for web and mobile services, including apps and games. Established in 2007, the company connects service providers with over 350 mobile operators across various regions, including Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Fortumo's platform allows service providers to effectively manage the entire customer lifecycle of mobile users through solutions for bundling, carrier billing, and messaging. This enables businesses to monetize their offerings by billing users in multiple countries. Fortumo's services are utilized by numerous prominent digital merchants, such as Google, Spotify, and Electronic Arts. The company has established offices in San Francisco, Beijing, Delhi, Singapore, Estonia, and Hanoi.
Nexmo provides innovative cloud communication APIs that enable applications and enterprises connect to their customers via voice and SMS. Nexmo’s APIs, Direct to Carrier approach and Adaptive Routing technology improves customer experiences by connecting you with your customers reliably no matter where they are in the world. Nexmo connects to over 1,700 carriers and reaches over 235 countries and territories. Nexmo can help any business improve customer communication--some of the world’s top companies like Airbnb, Alibaba, and Snapchat communicate with their global users using Nexmo, across industries ranging from travel, transportation, messaging, e-commerce, finance and payments, and security. Start sending messages and calls in minutes for free at https://www.nexmo.com/
Airship, formerly known as Urban Airship, is a company that specializes in mobile customer engagement solutions, helping brands enhance their relationships with customers across various platforms. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, Airship offers an end-to-end Experience Platform that unifies customer interactions through mobile apps, websites, and other channels such as email and SMS. The platform provides tools for managing push notifications, in-app messages, and mobile wallet capabilities, enabling brands to optimize the customer lifecycle from acquisition to loyalty. With features like a no-code Experience Editor and AI-driven customer journey orchestration, Airship allows marketers and product managers to efficiently create and manage personalized customer experiences without extensive developer resources. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, healthcare, and entertainment, empowering thousands of leading brands to adapt to the evolving landscape of mobile-first customer experiences.
Apperian
Venture Round in 2013
Apperian, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based mobile application management services, focusing on delivering secure mobile applications to targeted users within organizations. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company specializes in mobile app security, dynamic policy controls, and enterprise application distribution, particularly in environments where traditional mobile device management is not feasible, such as bring your own device (BYOD) scenarios and for contracted workers. Apperian's offerings include app wrapping, which creates secure containers for individual applications, as well as solutions for mobile data protection, seamless app deployment, and mobile content management. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including retail, higher education, and field services, and has additional offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Apperian operates as a subsidiary of Arxan Technologies, Inc.
Validity Sensors
Series E in 2012
Founded in 2000 and based in San Jose, California, Validity Sensors specializes in Natural ID™ authentication technology, focusing on fingerprint sensor solutions. The company is recognized as a leader in this field, offering high-performance and secure solutions that are also cost-effective and adaptable in design. Validity's products are particularly suited for the increasing demand in mobile payment systems and cloud-based services, addressing the inadequacies of traditional passwords and PINs, which can be easily compromised or difficult for users to remember. By utilizing unique human characteristics such as fingerprints, Validity's Natural ID technology enhances usability while maintaining robust security. In addition to fingerprint authentication, the company also provides identity verification, centralized management for corporate network security, and secure wireless transactions, contributing to the protection of sensitive data and physical access control.
Swrve Inc., established in 2009, specializes in mobile marketing automation, engagement, and customer relationship management. Headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Dublin, London, Irvine, and Sydney, the company provides an integrated platform supporting various aspects of mobile engagement, retention, and monetization. Swrve's solutions include push and SMS messaging, in-app messaging, email and web push notifications, OTT messaging, AI-driven cross-channel experiences, customer data segmentation, and A/B testing. Serving diverse industries such as airlines, hospitality, media, finance, gaming, telecom, e-marketplaces, and retail, Swrve helps enterprises enhance customer engagement and monetization by delivering personalized mobile experiences.
NewAer is a developer of a proximity platform that enables smartphones to interact with nearby devices using Bluetooth low energy technology. By creating private, non-personally identifiable tokens, the platform facilitates seamless communication without requiring user interaction. NewAer has developed a mobile software client that operates on Android and iOS devices, supported by a robust backend server capable of executing complex rule sets. These rules, designed by developers or end-users, allow applications to respond to physical interactions within their environment. The company aims to empower developers to integrate its framework into their own mobile applications through its SDK, ProxPlatform. One of its initial applications, ToothTag, demonstrates the platform's capabilities. NewAer gained recognition as the winner of Best Technology at the inaugural Launch event in San Francisco in February 2011 and has received funding from Intel Capital and Deutsche Telekom T-Venture.
Transmension Technology
Venture Round in 2012
Transmension Technology, based in Shanghai, China, specializes in developing and distributing 3D games for television-based platforms. It creates family-friendly content, focusing on casual games, and delivers them via IPTV, smart TVs, cable TV carriers, and other home entertainment devices both in China and internationally. The company is committed to advancing 3D somatosensory game technology to meet the growing demand for immersive gaming experiences.
Lilliputian Systems
Venture Round in 2012
Lilliputian Systems provides mobile power solutions for consumer electronics devices. The company aims to revolutionize mobile fuel, ushering in new applications and devices made possible by their technology.
Mocana Corporation is a provider of cybersecurity software solutions focused on protecting Internet of Things (IoT) devices and industrial infrastructure. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company develops an enterprise mobile application security platform that allows organizations to deliver secure mobile applications for both internal and external users. Its product suite includes KeyTone, a secure communications app, and a range of mobile application protection solutions that support essential organizational functions. Mocana also offers device security solutions such as NanoCrypto, NanoSec, NanoSSH, and NanoSSL, designed for embedded device manufacturers and operational technology. The company's IoT Security Platform enhances the security of industrial IoT devices and ensures end-to-end trust in device manufacturing and deployment. By enabling devices to protect themselves against cyber threats, Mocana helps industries like aerospace, defense, healthcare, and utilities minimize breach risks and comply with regulatory standards. Its customer base includes Fortune 50 enterprises, government agencies, and smart device manufacturers.
Movea
Venture Round in 2012
Movea is a provider of motion sensing and data fusion software, firmware, and IP for the consumer electronics, particularly smart phones and tablets, sports and fitness and eHealth industries. Movea's proprietary SmartMotion™ technology - unique motion processing capabilities - enable customers and partners to quickly add motion intelligence to their products, providing reduced risk, cost, and time-to-market advantages for delivering compelling new motion-based features that create more value and a more exciting user experience for the consumer. Movea has a global presence with headquarters in Grenoble, France, a U.S. subsidiary in Silicon Valley, California, as well as technology and manufacturing partners and distributors around the world. The company was recently named a “Cool Vendor for 2012” by leading analyst firm Gartner Inc. Movea, Inc. was formerly known as Gyration, Inc. and changed its name to Movea, Inc. in January 2008. The company was founded in 1989 and is based in Milpitas, California. As of December 21, 2007, Movea, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Movea SA.
CrowdStar
Venture Round in 2012
CrowdStar, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and developing fashion styling games aimed at women globally. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, CrowdStar has gained prominence with its flagship game, Covet Fashion, which entertains millions of players daily. The company creates engaging social and mobile games that allow users to style head-to-toe looks using various brands. Its games are available on multiple platforms, including iOS, Google Play, Amazon, and Microsoft. CrowdStar has formed strategic partnerships with notable companies such as Tencent, NHN, and Facebook, and is backed by investors including Time Warner and Intel Capital. In 2016, CrowdStar became a subsidiary of Glu Mobile Inc.
Transmension Technology
Series A in 2012
Transmension Technology, based in Shanghai, China, specializes in developing and distributing 3D games for television-based platforms. It creates family-friendly content, focusing on casual games, and delivers them via IPTV, smart TVs, cable TV carriers, and other home entertainment devices both in China and internationally. The company is committed to advancing 3D somatosensory game technology to meet the growing demand for immersive gaming experiences.
July Systems
Venture Round in 2012
July Systems Inc. is a cloud-based mobile experience and engagement platform that specializes in location services. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company focuses on digitizing physical spaces by connecting to building WiFi systems to gather insights about customer behavior, such as loyalty and shopping frequency. Its key offerings include Proximity MX, which provides contextual location intelligence and adaptive mobile engagement, and July MX, a self-authoring platform for creating mobile sites and applications without requiring coding skills. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including infrastructure providers, service providers, original equipment manufacturers, and business owners. In 2018, July Systems became a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, further enhancing its capabilities in the mobile engagement space.
ip.access
Venture Round in 2011
ip.access Limited develops and manufactures small cell solutions, specifically femtocells and picocells, to address coverage and capacity challenges for mobile operators. The company’s offerings include nano3G technology, which facilitates rapid deployment for various access points, and Oyster3G technology, designed for large-scale femtocell infrastructures. Additionally, ip.access provides nanoConverge, a small cell radio access network solution that integrates 2G and 3G technologies into a unified platform for enhanced mobile coverage in diverse environments such as homes, offices, and public spaces. Their products also encompass nanoGSM, a 2G picocell solution, the Viper enterprise radio access network platform, and nanoLTE+ E-100 Access Point for LTE connectivity. With over a decade of experience, ip.access supports more than 90 global customers, helping them to effectively manage increasing demands for mobile capacity while fostering new revenue opportunities. The company also offers professional services, including consultancy and installation, to ensure seamless integration and operation of their solutions. Founded in 1997 and based in Cambridge, UK, ip.access operates as a subsidiary of Mavenir Systems.
mFoundry
Venture Round in 2011
mFoundry is a leading provider of mobile banking solutions in the United States, serving over 800 banks and credit unions. The company's award-winning mBanking platform is recognized as a top software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution in the financial services sector, enabling rapid deployment of mobile banking applications. mFoundry has established a robust partner network that includes prominent organizations such as FIS, PayPal, and NCR, enhancing its implementation capabilities and service offerings. In addition to its mobile banking services, mFoundry has made significant contributions to mobile payments, exemplified by its role in the Starbucks Card Mobile program, which is regarded as a highly successful mobile payment initiative. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Larkspur, California, with an additional office in San Francisco, mFoundry continues to innovate in mobile financial services, helping institutions and merchants foster deeper customer relationships through mobile technology.
Insyde Software
Venture Round in 2011
Insyde Software is a prominent global provider of BIOS and UEFI firmware, as well as engineering services and customized Android solutions, catering to the mobile, server, desktop, and embedded computing sectors. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, with a U.S. office in Westborough, Massachusetts, the company specializes in system firmware and software design, development, installation, and program modification. Its product offerings include Supervyse systems management software, BlinkBoot UEFI Boot Loader, and various mobile applications. Insyde Software serves leading computer systems designers and manufacturers, generating most of its revenue from Taiwan, along with contributions from China, the United States, and other regions.
G-cluster
Venture Round in 2011
Founded in 2000, G-cluster Global Corporation is the first, largest, most scalable and proven multi-platform cloud gaming service, available to more than eight million game players worldwide. G-cluster provides a fully-featured white label service offering casual and AAA games playable over broadband networks, regardless of the device used to access the service: TV, tablet, mobile or PC. The company's client base includes Broadmedia Corporation, SFR and Orange, and content partnerships with leading game studios such as Disney, Ubisoft and Warner Bros. G-cluster is headquartered in Tokyo, with offices in Pittsburgh, Penn., Espoo, Finland and Paris.
Airship, formerly known as Urban Airship, is a company that specializes in mobile customer engagement solutions, helping brands enhance their relationships with customers across various platforms. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, Airship offers an end-to-end Experience Platform that unifies customer interactions through mobile apps, websites, and other channels such as email and SMS. The platform provides tools for managing push notifications, in-app messages, and mobile wallet capabilities, enabling brands to optimize the customer lifecycle from acquisition to loyalty. With features like a no-code Experience Editor and AI-driven customer journey orchestration, Airship allows marketers and product managers to efficiently create and manage personalized customer experiences without extensive developer resources. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, healthcare, and entertainment, empowering thousands of leading brands to adapt to the evolving landscape of mobile-first customer experiences.
Delivery Agent
Series E in 2011
Delivery Agent, Inc. is a company that specializes in transforming audiences into revenue-generating customers for brands and media companies globally. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Francisco, it offers innovative solutions such as ShopTV, which enables direct engagement and transactions from advertisements and television shows via web, mobile, and advanced television applications. The company provides a cloud-based shopping platform that facilitates omni-channel commerce and delivers personalized product offers based on viewers' content consumption. Delivery Agent collaborates with various stakeholders, including broadcasters, advertisers, and smart TV manufacturers, to enhance the efficiency and profitability of the advertising ecosystem. Despite its innovative offerings, the company faced financial difficulties, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2016, which was later converted to Chapter 7 in 2017.
SNSplus, Inc. is a game publisher and developer based in New Taipei City, Taiwan, operating primarily in the Asian market, including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, Japan, and Thailand. Established in 2010, the company specializes in online and mobile gaming, having launched the GAMAGIC platform to enhance user engagement. SNSplus aims to expand its offerings beyond traditional gaming, venturing into various creative online experiences. The company's focus is on providing enjoyable gaming experiences while continuously exploring new avenues within the digital landscape.
BlueStacks
Series B in 2011
BlueStacks is a leading developer of emulator software designed to enable Android games and applications to run seamlessly on Windows PCs. Leveraging its patented LayerCake virtualization technology, BlueStacks App Player caters to a diverse user base of 145 million, allowing gamers to experience mobile content in high performance and full-screen mode. The platform supports multiple operating systems and devices, ensuring users can access their favorite games without concerns over their PC specifications. Additionally, BlueStacks offers features such as the ability to run multiple apps simultaneously in a tabbed interface and provides one-click streaming capabilities to Twitch.tv through BlueStacks TV. Through its innovations, BlueStacks enhances the gaming experience by allowing precise control using a keyboard, mouse, or gamepad.
Telmap
Acquisition in 2011
Telmap, founded in 2000, is a leading provider of location solutions, specializing in innovative mapping and navigation systems. The company develops applications that enhance mobile mapping, navigation, and location management, as well as telematics products. With a strong reputation in the industry, Telmap focuses on delivering value-added solutions that create new business opportunities for its customers.
SweetLabs
Series C in 2011
SweetLabs Inc. is an application development company that focuses on providing an app distribution platform for developers and device manufacturers on Windows and Android. It offers various products, including Assisty, a virtual assistant for anticipating user needs, and Pokki, a start menu replacement for Windows 8. The company also provides App Explorer for personalized app discovery and the Assist Platform, which enhances app accessibility. Developers benefit from SweetLabs' dual distribution channels: the online channel recommends apps during the installation of other applications, while the OEM channel allows app promotion on devices from the first boot and throughout their lifecycle. SweetLabs aims to help developers reach new users and enable device manufacturers to enhance monetization and product differentiation through real-time app delivery services. The company operates offices in San Diego and Seattle and has partnerships with notable organizations such as Lenovo and Amazon. Founded in 2008, SweetLabs was formerly known as OpenCandy before rebranding in 2011.
ArcSoft
Venture Round in 2011
ArcSoft Corporation Limited, established in 1994, is a global provider of algorithm and software solutions in the computer vision industry. Based in Fremont, California, with additional offices worldwide, the company specializes in image and video processing technologies for various devices and platforms. ArcSoft offers solutions for smartphone cameras, camera performance optimizations, motion sensing controllers, smart refrigerator software, automobile digital video recorders, projectors, and live video broadcasting apps. It serves prominent OEM manufacturers and has strategic partnerships with leading tech companies.
Swrve Inc., established in 2009, specializes in mobile marketing automation, engagement, and customer relationship management. Headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Dublin, London, Irvine, and Sydney, the company provides an integrated platform supporting various aspects of mobile engagement, retention, and monetization. Swrve's solutions include push and SMS messaging, in-app messaging, email and web push notifications, OTT messaging, AI-driven cross-channel experiences, customer data segmentation, and A/B testing. Serving diverse industries such as airlines, hospitality, media, finance, gaming, telecom, e-marketplaces, and retail, Swrve helps enterprises enhance customer engagement and monetization by delivering personalized mobile experiences.
skyrockit
Venture Round in 2011
SkyRockIT is an offshore development and outsourcing agency based in Cebu City, Philippines, founded in 2009. The company specializes in web development, graphic design, video production, and mobile app development. As a subsidiary of Xsolus Inc. since 2018, SkyRockIT focuses on assisting brands, media companies, and technology firms in leveraging mobile technology. They achieve this by creating innovative products, new services, and compelling marketing campaigns, establishing themselves as an award-winning full-service mobile entertainment agency.
iControl Networks
Series D in 2011
iControl Networks is a technology company that specializes in providing a software platform for service providers and home security companies, facilitating the delivery of connected home solutions to households globally. Founded in 2003 and based in Redwood City, California, iControl offers a range of services including device management, remote access, task scheduling, and video management. Its solutions allow users to remotely control and manage home security systems through various devices such as web browsers, smartphones, and tablets. Additionally, the company provides home awareness, energy management, and health monitoring solutions for the elderly. One of its notable products is Piper, a Wi-Fi-enabled device that integrates video, home automation, and environmental sensors. iControl also supports collaboration through its OpenHome Partner program, which connects application and device makers on a unified platform.
AlterGeo
Venture Round in 2011
AlterGeo, established in 2008, specializes in developing mobile application software with a focus on location-based services. The company's core product is a hybrid positioning system that combines various methods like WiFi, WiMAX, GSM, GPS, and IP to determine users' locations accurately. AlterGeo is renowned for its social networking service, also named AlterGeo, which aids users in navigating cities, discovering new places, sharing locations with friends, and receiving personalized recommendations and discounts. The company's technology platform processes over 30 million device positions and 170 million locations daily, serving a user base of over 1 million, predominantly in Russia and Ukraine. Additionally, AlterGeo offers Gvidi, a mobile recommendations service that provides tailored restaurant suggestions based on users' preferences and social graph. The company has been recognized internationally for its innovative solutions, winning awards such as The Europas' Best Russian Startup and being shortlisted for the Red Herring Top 100 Global.
Kabam is an entertainment company that specializes in developing free-to-play games for mobile devices and web platforms. Founded in 2006 and rebranded in 2010, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles, Vancouver, Austin, Beijing, London, and Berlin. Kabam offers a diverse portfolio of games, including traditional, social, strategy, action, arcade, sports, and role-playing genres. The company emphasizes the integration of traditional and social gaming elements to create engaging multiplayer experiences, allowing players to enjoy real-time interactions and enhanced gameplay with their friends.
SiPort
Acquisition in 2011
SiPort specializes in the development of digital radio semiconductors that facilitate audio and data broadcast services through terrestrial signals. Its innovative single-chip CMOS solutions are designed for low power consumption and high integration, making them suitable for a variety of mobile platforms, including MP3 players, personal navigation devices, automotive navigation systems, and home audio setups. By supporting both analog and digital broadcast standards, SiPort enables manufacturers to offer consumers access to a diverse range of audio content, including HD digital radio and live programming typically available on traditional radios. The company's technology is particularly advantageous for portable and automotive applications, as it delivers the necessary performance and efficiency for real-time navigation data services.
CrowdStar
Venture Round in 2011
CrowdStar, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and developing fashion styling games aimed at women globally. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, CrowdStar has gained prominence with its flagship game, Covet Fashion, which entertains millions of players daily. The company creates engaging social and mobile games that allow users to style head-to-toe looks using various brands. Its games are available on multiple platforms, including iOS, Google Play, Amazon, and Microsoft. CrowdStar has formed strategic partnerships with notable companies such as Tencent, NHN, and Facebook, and is backed by investors including Time Warner and Intel Capital. In 2016, CrowdStar became a subsidiary of Glu Mobile Inc.
Crisp Mobile
Series C in 2011
Crisp Mobile is a pioneering company in mobile advertising technology, dedicated to helping brands engage customers at the point of purchase through mobile devices. It offers the Crisp MoCA platform, an end-to-end mobile customer activation solution designed to enhance retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) marketing strategies. By pinpointing mobile shoppers at the right time and place, Crisp delivers data-driven experiences that encourage store visits and drive sales while providing accurate measurements of campaign success. With a strong focus on innovation, Crisp has established itself as a preferred platform provider for leading brands in the retail and CPG sectors. The company is privately held and has its headquarters in New York, along with an office in Singapore.
July Systems
Venture Round in 2011
July Systems Inc. is a cloud-based mobile experience and engagement platform that specializes in location services. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company focuses on digitizing physical spaces by connecting to building WiFi systems to gather insights about customer behavior, such as loyalty and shopping frequency. Its key offerings include Proximity MX, which provides contextual location intelligence and adaptive mobile engagement, and July MX, a self-authoring platform for creating mobile sites and applications without requiring coding skills. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including infrastructure providers, service providers, original equipment manufacturers, and business owners. In 2018, July Systems became a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, further enhancing its capabilities in the mobile engagement space.
B-Soft provides information technology solutions and services for the healthcare industry in China. The company offers venture hospital information platform products, laboratory information systems, entrepreneurship medical management information systems, mobile products, venture medical imaging systems, venture electronic medical records systems, and many other products. B-Soft was established in 1997 and is headquartered in Hangzhou, China.
Total Immersion
Series D in 2011
Total Immersion S.A. is a Paris-based company specializing in augmented reality (AR) software solutions for various sectors, including e-commerce, mobile commerce, retail, and brand marketing. Established in 1998, the company provides a range of virtual try-on solutions, such as TryLive, which allows customers to visualize products in 3D and try them virtually. Specific offerings include TryLive Eyewear for trying on glasses, TryLive Home for visualizing furniture in real environments, and TryLive Jewelry and Watches for experiencing jewelry and watches without visiting a store. Additionally, Total Immersion develops AR sales tools like TryLive Retail, designed to enhance in-store product showcasing, as well as custom AR applications. The company maintains a global presence with offices in Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and London, catering to a diverse client base seeking innovative digital imaging solutions for advertising, marketing, and interactive media.
Altobridge
Venture Round in 2011
Altobridge specializes in wireless network solutions designed to reduce both capital and operating costs for mobile network operators. The company focuses on enabling connectivity for unconnected communities and enterprises through its innovative technologies. Key offerings include Data at the Edge, which optimizes data in wireless networks; Local Connectivity, which facilitates local voice switching; and Split Architecture, which enhances transmission and power efficiency. These technologies work individually and in combination to lower the costs associated with communications delivery, specifically by minimizing backhaul and power consumption expenses. Altobridge aims to provide cost-effective solutions for delivering mobile voice, broadband, and big data services.
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, Inc. is a high-tech company headquartered in Beijing, China, specializing in the development of software and hardware solutions for Android-based smart connected devices. Established in 2007, the company operates through two main segments: Mobile Virtual Network Operator Services and Connected Solutions. Borqs provides a range of services, including 2G/3G/4G voice and data services, cloud solutions, and commercial-grade Android platform software tailored for mobile chipset manufacturers, device OEMs, and operators. Additionally, it manufactures customizable hardware products such as smart trackers, ruggedized handsets, tablets, and mobile connectivity modules. The company primarily generates revenue through hardware sales, with a significant portion derived from its operations in the United States, China, and India. Borqs Technologies employs a skilled workforce, predominantly consisting of technical personnel, many of whom possess advanced degrees and extensive research and development experience in the telecommunications and software industries.
Kabam is an entertainment company that specializes in developing free-to-play games for mobile devices and web platforms. Founded in 2006 and rebranded in 2010, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles, Vancouver, Austin, Beijing, London, and Berlin. Kabam offers a diverse portfolio of games, including traditional, social, strategy, action, arcade, sports, and role-playing genres. The company emphasizes the integration of traditional and social gaming elements to create engaging multiplayer experiences, allowing players to enjoy real-time interactions and enhanced gameplay with their friends.
Wortal
Venture Round in 2010
Wortal Inc is a technology company that develops a platform aimed at helping consumers make informed decisions in their daily lives. By leveraging local communities, Wortal provides consumer-friendly and community-oriented portals on both web and mobile platforms. These portals deliver focused and relevant information, enabling users to access the assistance they need for various decision-making processes.
Mobixell Networks
Venture Round in 2010
Mobixell Networks specializes in providing intelligent mobile Internet solutions tailored for mobile operators, focusing on optimizing data networks and enhancing data profitability. Its flagship product, Seamless Access, allows mobile operators to effectively manage and monetize increasing mobile data and video traffic while ensuring a high-quality user experience for subscribers. Founded in 2000, Mobixell has a global presence with offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Israel, and additional operations in Germany, Switzerland, Finland, India, Indonesia, and China. The company has established partnerships with numerous leading telecommunications firms, including Verizon, Vodafone, Bharti, Orange, XLcom, TIM, and Telefonica, underscoring its significant role in the mobile multimedia and advertising sectors.
Layar B.V., founded in 2009 and headquartered in Amsterdam, designs and develops a mobile augmented reality browser known as Layar. This application enhances the user experience by overlaying information on the camera display across various categories, such as entertainment, dining, healthcare, real estate, and tourism. Layar's platform allows for interactive digital content, including videos, music, and links to social networks, enabling brands to engage with a growing audience of technologically inclined consumers. By integrating digital experiences with the physical world, Layar aims to transform how people discover and interact with relevant information.