Nozomi Networks
Series E in 2024
Nozomi Networks provides industrial cybersecurity solutions for OT and IoT networks, delivering real-time visibility and protection across critical infrastructure and manufacturing environments. Its Guardian technology monitors network communications and device behavior to provide awareness of OT/IoT activity, while the Central Management Console unifies visibility and management of Guardian appliances across sites and devices. Threat Intelligence continuously updates Guardian with actionable data and analysis. Asset Intelligence adds device profiles and behavioral data to enhance monitoring, and Smart Polling extends passive asset discovery with low-volume active polling for improved asset tracking, vulnerability assessment, and security monitoring. The company serves sectors including chemicals, electric utilities, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, pharma, water, airports, automotive, building automation, food, logistics, smart cities, and transportation. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, Nozomi Networks operates internationally to help organizations improve cybersecurity, operational reliability, and IT/OT integration across industrial operations.
Milwaukee Parks Foundation
Grant in 2023
Milwaukee Parks Foundation supports Milwaukee County Parks by supplementing operations and improving engagement capacity while nurturing charitable funding and community involvement.
Greater Milwaukee Urban League
Grant in 2023
The Urban League emerged from the black migrations, a spontaneous grassroots movement for freedom and opportunity, and is the nation's oldest and biggest community-based organization dedicated to assisting African Americans to reach the economic and social mainstream.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee
Grant in 2023
The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee is to inspire and empower all young people.
Silver Spring Neighborhood Center
Grant in 2023
Silver Spring Neighborhood Center is a nonprofit organization which helps with healthcare services, welness, and educcation services.
FMSystems
Acquisition in 2023
FM:Systems Group, LLC specializes in developing integrated workplace management systems and software for space management and workplace services. Its primary offering, the FM:Interact Workplace Management Suite, is a web-based solution that addresses various needs, including space management, occupancy planning, and asset management, while also accommodating modern demands for agile workspaces and smart building technologies. Additionally, FM:Systems provides FM:BIM, a cloud-based tool that facilitates the sharing of building information among architects, engineers, and contractors throughout a building's lifecycle. The company also offers a comprehensive portfolio of facilities management services, including planning, renovation, move management, and maintenance solutions. Serving a wide range of industries such as healthcare, higher education, and finance, FM:Systems emphasizes improving customer service, reducing costs, and enhancing productivity for facilities and real estate professionals. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company has established strategic partnerships with notable firms like Autodesk and Jones Lang LaSalle.
Hybrid Energy
Acquisition in 2023
Hybrid Energy AS specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced hybrid heat pump systems, capable of delivering high temperatures of up to 110 degrees Celsius. Based at the Institute for Energy Technology, the company has achieved significant operational experience, accumulating over 125,000 hours of use with their innovative technology. The hybrid heat pump utilizes standard ammonia compressors designed to operate at multiple bar pressures, allowing for efficient and rapid heating of water while minimizing energy consumption. With a proven track record of average energy savings of 80% and low equipment wear, Hybrid Energy stands out as the sole supplier of this unique heating technology, targeting industrial applications that require high-temperature heating solutions.
Audette
Seed Round in 2022
Audette provides an analytics platform for commercial buildings that accelerates carbon reduction investments. The platform collects utility and equipment data, analyzes building operation, and generates recommendations and decarbonization roadmaps to improve performance. By helping property owners optimize energy management and access capital, Audette aims to unlock operating expense savings and reduce carbon emissions across large building portfolios.
Nozomi Networks
Corporate Round in 2022
Nozomi Networks provides industrial cybersecurity solutions for OT and IoT networks, delivering real-time visibility and protection across critical infrastructure and manufacturing environments. Its Guardian technology monitors network communications and device behavior to provide awareness of OT/IoT activity, while the Central Management Console unifies visibility and management of Guardian appliances across sites and devices. Threat Intelligence continuously updates Guardian with actionable data and analysis. Asset Intelligence adds device profiles and behavioral data to enhance monitoring, and Smart Polling extends passive asset discovery with low-volume active polling for improved asset tracking, vulnerability assessment, and security monitoring. The company serves sectors including chemicals, electric utilities, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, pharma, water, airports, automotive, building automation, food, logistics, smart cities, and transportation. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, Nozomi Networks operates internationally to help organizations improve cybersecurity, operational reliability, and IT/OT integration across industrial operations.
XY Sense
Seed Round in 2022
XY Sense is a proptech company that employs privacy-preserving sensors and AI-powered analytics to enhance workplace environments. It collects data passively using its sensor, delivering accurate real-time workplace utilization analytics with less than 30cm precision. The company has gained traction among enterprise property teams in Australia, Asia Pacific, and recently expanded into the USA.
Tempered
Acquisition in 2022
Tempered Networks, Inc., established in 2012 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in secure networking solutions. The company focuses on critical infrastructure, industrial control systems, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) across various industries such as water, energy, and manufacturing. Tempered offers products like HIPswitch Conductor, HIPswitch security appliances, and SimpleConnect management console, enabling customers to create secure private networks, configure communication policies, and monitor network activities. Its solutions are employed in applications such as net extension, net segmentation, link redundancy, and remote access. Tempered's core strength lies in its identity-based micro-segmentation technology, which reduces cyber risks by providing point-and-click security without disrupting existing infrastructure.
Security Enhancement Systems
Acquisition in 2022
Security Enhancement Systems develops end-to-end remote access security software and solutions for telecom, energy, transportation, intermodal freight, and utility sectors. It offers identity and access software, mobile IAS application software, cabinet solutions, shelter solutions, smart pole and shroud solutions, and gate perimeter solutions, with a focus on improving field service efficiency, reducing risk, and protecting critical infrastructure assets.
FogHorn
Acquisition in 2022
FogHorn is a developer of edge intelligence software tailored for industrial and commercial Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The company's platform enables advanced analytics and machine learning capabilities to be deployed in on-premises edge environments, facilitating applications such as monitoring, diagnostics, machine performance optimization, proactive maintenance, and operational intelligence. FogHorn's technology is particularly beneficial for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), systems integrators, and end customers across various sectors, including manufacturing, energy, mining, transportation, healthcare, retail, and smart infrastructure initiatives like smart grids and connected vehicles. By enhancing edge computing with real-time analytics, FogHorn empowers businesses to integrate seamlessly with major cloud platforms, allowing for informed, analytics-driven decision-making.
Nozomi Networks
Series D in 2021
Nozomi Networks provides industrial cybersecurity solutions for OT and IoT networks, delivering real-time visibility and protection across critical infrastructure and manufacturing environments. Its Guardian technology monitors network communications and device behavior to provide awareness of OT/IoT activity, while the Central Management Console unifies visibility and management of Guardian appliances across sites and devices. Threat Intelligence continuously updates Guardian with actionable data and analysis. Asset Intelligence adds device profiles and behavioral data to enhance monitoring, and Smart Polling extends passive asset discovery with low-volume active polling for improved asset tracking, vulnerability assessment, and security monitoring. The company serves sectors including chemicals, electric utilities, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, pharma, water, airports, automotive, building automation, food, logistics, smart cities, and transportation. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, Nozomi Networks operates internationally to help organizations improve cybersecurity, operational reliability, and IT/OT integration across industrial operations.
Alcatraz AI
Venture Round in 2021
Alcatraz AI specializes in developing a facial authentication system for secure physical access control. Utilizing machine learning, computer vision, and 3D sensing, the company's solution enables frictionless entry into buildings while enhancing security through real-time facial recognition.
Esotec
Acquisition in 2021
Esotec is a company that specializes in the integration of advanced surveillance and security systems. It offers a range of services including design, installation, maintenance, and support tailored for government entities, national heritage sites, and other high-profile facility operators. In addition to its integration services, Esotec provides consultancy and conducts comprehensive threat and vulnerability assessments to ensure effective and reliable protection for its clients. The company focuses on delivering sophisticated security solutions that address the specific needs of its customers.
Silent-Aire
Acquisition in 2021
Silent-Aire is a technology-driven company that designs, engineers, and manufactures hyper-scale cooling and modular data centers. Its portfolio of solutions includes modular data centers; power room modules, turnkey modular deployments, custom HVAC (CRACs, CRAHUs, AHUs), and mission-critical services.
Founded in 1994, Silent-Aire is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada.
Qolsys
Acquisition in 2020
Qolsys, Inc. is a manufacturer of home security and smart home products, catering to both residential and small business needs. Founded in 2010 and based in Cupertino, California, the company provides a variety of devices, including IQ panels, life safety systems, cameras, and automation controls. Its flagship IQ Panel features a 7-inch HD touchscreen and a user-friendly interface that facilitates security and smart home control. Qolsys devices offer interactive services such as remote security management, thermostat control, door lock access, and live video feeds, all managed through a mobile application. The company sells its products through distributors in the United States and has established strategic partnerships with notable firms like Alarm.com, Google Android, and Verizon. Originally a subsidiary of Tyco International, Qolsys operates under Johnson Controls International following Tyco's acquisition.
Lux Products
Acquisition in 2018
Founded in 1914, Lux Products is a leading manufacturer of innovative home comfort solutions. Specializing in electronic and mechanical thermostats, Lux focuses on ease of installation and user experience for residential, multi-family, and light commercial properties. With over 10 million thermostats sold in the U.S., they are committed to energy efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Smartvue
Acquisition in 2018
Smartvue Corporation is a Nashville-based company that specializes in cloud-based security camera solutions, providing a comprehensive platform for remote monitoring accessible via computers, smartphones, and tablets. Founded in 1996, Smartvue offers a range of cloud services, including video management and monitoring tools such as Cloudvue, cloud storage with Cloudrive, and video sharing capabilities through Sharevue. The company also features enterprise-level tools like Commandvue for managing CCTV systems, as well as various server options for HD video surveillance. Smartvue's innovative platform supports connected devices across multiple industries, including banking, healthcare, education, and public transportation, enabling businesses to enhance their security and operational efficiency. With a strong portfolio of utility patents and a strategic partnership with Ayla Networks, Smartvue aims to deliver scalable, cost-effective surveillance solutions worldwide. In April 2018, the company became a subsidiary of Johnson Controls International plc.
Tyco Integrated Security
Acquisition in 2016
Tyco Integrated Security providing the most advanced business security solutions.
Tyco International is a diversified global company that offers a wide range of products and services across various sectors, including security, fire protection and detection, valves and controls, and other industrial solutions. Operating in over 60 countries, Tyco serves a diverse customer base with innovative offerings aimed at enhancing safety and efficiency. In 2008, the company reported revenues exceeding $20 billion and employed approximately 110,000 individuals worldwide. Tyco has established itself as a significant player in the fields of security and fire protection, contributing to the safety and operational integrity of numerous industries.
Optimum Energy
Venture Round in 2013
Optimum Energy develops software solutions that optimize heating and cooling systems in large facilities. Its flagship platform, OptiCx, reduces energy consumption by up to 50%, lowering operational expenses and enhancing sustainability. The company serves enterprise organizations across North America, helping them meet and exceed sustainability targets through real-time dynamic commissioning.
EnergyConnect
Acquisition in 2011
Energyconnect Group, Inc. provides demand response services to the electricity grid. Through its proprietary software as a service (SaaS) platform, the company allows commercial and industrial consumers of electricity to access demand response programs that are offered by the grid and get paid by agreeing to stand by and curtail based upon a grid event or responding to a price signal. It offers EventConnect, a software solution for its customers that allows them to manage their capacity programs; and FlexConnect, which is designed to allow the customers to engage in wholesale electricity markets. The company, formerly known as Microfield Group, Inc., was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Campbell, California.
GridLogix
Acquisition in 2008
GridLogix, Inc. is a St. Louis, Missouri-based company that specializes in integration solutions for remote control and automation systems. Founded in 2002, the company provides professional integration and software development services tailored to automation and controls. Its flagship product, EnNET, interfaces with building control systems and adheres to information technology standards, catering to data center managers. In addition, GridLogix offers integration solutions for various sectors, including corporate security and homeland security, as well as facility management systems for educational institutions. The company focuses on energy management, power management, and utility operations, delivering solutions that enhance the efficiency and reliability of critical systems, including those in healthcare and the oil and gas industry. GridLogix operates as a subsidiary of Johnson Controls Inc.
Bristol Compressors International
Acquisition in 2006
Bristol Compressors International, Inc. is a global company specializing in the design and manufacture of compression technology, specifically hermetic and scroll compressors. The company serves the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, providing essential components for residential and light commercial air conditioning and heat pump applications. By focusing on advanced manufacturing processes, Bristol Compressors International enables HVAC manufacturers to access high-quality compressors at competitive prices, thereby enhancing their product offerings in the market.
axonX
Venture Round in 2005
AxonX LLC is a Maryland-based company specializing in machine vision technologies designed for integrated safety systems. The company focuses on advancing video surveillance systems by incorporating enhanced features that allow for more effective and intelligent detection of hazardous conditions, particularly in fire detection. AxonX develops and manufactures digital surveillance cameras equipped with capabilities to detect smoke and fire, thereby enabling clients to proactively avoid potential fire hazards. Its competitive edge in the digital security sector is supported by expertise in image analysis, artificial intelligence, and patented signal processing technologies, along with a robust portfolio of intellectual property.
InnerWireless
Series C in 2005
InnerWireless, Inc. is a provider of in-building wireless and RFID solutions catering to various sectors, including healthcare, enterprise, government, and the hotel and gaming industries. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, the company specializes in delivering comprehensive wireless communication systems. Its offerings include the Wireless Utility, which enhances wireless signal coverage for mobility and real-time data access, as well as the Horizon Converged Wireless platform, designed for wide area services and local distribution. InnerWireless also features the PanGo Unified Asset Visibility platform, which aids in asset management and data aggregation from various sources. The company's products support a range of services, including cellular connectivity, Wi-Fi, and building automation, ensuring effective communication solutions for a mobile workforce.
SCIENTECH
Acquisition in 2001
SCIENTECH is a fast-growing, worldwide provider of expert services, utilizing experienced people and proprietary technology to meet the needs of its changing markets, particularly energy, telecommunications, and state and federal government. They have augmented Their skills and experience with leading-edge software, systems, data, equipment, and instrumentation. To bring this collective capability, quickly, to each of Their customers, They have used Their expertise in network technology to create a decentralized, geographically diverse, and flexible organization, in tune with the world of e-Commerce. They encourage a cooperative, empowered, and supportive work environment to maximize the potential of this networked organization. Through partnerships, subcontracts, consultants, and acquisitions, They are able to add any additional expertise needed to support Their customers and their changing needs.