Jumpstart Ventures

Jumpstart Ventures is a Cleveland-based venture capital firm established in 2011. The firm focuses on investing in startups that are innovating within sectors such as software, healthcare information technology, biotechnology, and business-to-business solutions. Jumpstart Ventures aims to partner with entrepreneurs who possess a blend of humility and ambition, supporting those who are dedicated to creating meaningful and positive changes in their communities through intelligent innovation. The firm seeks to back founders who are launching companies with a strong purpose and a commitment to impactful solutions.

Shradha Agarwal

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Joshua Borstein Ph.D

Investment Principal

Hardik Desai

Managing Partner and NEXT Fund Manager

Anne Richie

Venture Partner

55 past transactions

Centerline Biomedical

Series B in 2022
Centerline Biomedical, Inc. is a Cleveland-based company founded in 2014, focused on developing advanced navigation systems for interventional vascular procedures. The company specializes in a non-x-ray based, three-dimensional GPS surgical navigation technology that enhances the precision and outcomes of endovascular procedures while significantly reducing radiation exposure for both patients and healthcare providers. This innovative system assists surgeons in accurately navigating catheters and guide wires through the complex three-dimensional anatomy of patients with vascular diseases, ultimately enabling safer and more effective image-guided surgeries. The technology is rooted in research and development from the Cleveland Clinic, highlighting its commitment to improving surgical practices in the medical field.

Felux

Series A in 2022
Felux is a business-to-business marketplace that focuses on the steel and aluminum industries. The platform provides a comprehensive solution for sourcing, procurement, shipping, financing, and analyzing steel transactions, all in one location. This allows suppliers to digitize their sales and distribution processes, enhancing efficiency in the supply chain. By streamlining these operations, Felux aims to facilitate commerce for all participants in the industrial sector, making it easier for businesses to navigate the complexities of metal transactions.

My One Medical Source

Seed Round in 2022
My One Medical Source (MOMS) is a health-tech company that specializes in connecting diagnostic clinical laboratories with medically-trained personnel for the collection and shipping of specimens. Through its web-based platform, MOMS facilitates interactions between advanced diagnostic labs, patients, and employers seeking skilled labor for lab test collections. The platform supports a national network that includes urgent care centers and mobile phlebotomy providers, enhancing convenient access to necessary lab collection services. By streamlining the process, MOMS aims to provide users with more efficient and accessible solutions for their diagnostic testing needs.

Onuu

Seed Round in 2022
Onuu, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a developer of a software-as-a-service (SaaS) financial platform aimed at enhancing financial stability for individuals lacking access to essential financial products. The platform offers personalized life insurance, savings options, and credit card products, along with a tailored financial literacy experience. By providing individualized guidance and resources, Onuu seeks to empower its members with the knowledge and tools necessary for achieving financial security and resilience.

Thrivable

Seed Round in 2021
Thrivable is a technology platform that helps health care organizations tap into a comprehensive patient database to do market research activities. Right now the market research process is slow, expensive, and frustrating for companies. Thrivable has created a solution that reduces the time it takes to get insights from months to hours.

Packback

Series B in 2019
Packback, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2014. It operates an artificial intelligence-driven platform designed to enhance online discussions in academic settings. This platform enables professors to evaluate and improve students' critical thinking skills through structured digital interactions. Packback offers two main products: PB Books, which provides online textbooks on a rental basis, and PB Questions, a digital discussion forum that fosters engagement and personalized learning. The company's innovative approach aims to make learning more engaging and effective, helping students develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for their subjects.

AVIA

Series C in 2016
AVIA Health Innovation specializes in digital healthcare transformation, focusing on developing platforms and systems that enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing within the healthcare sector. The company's flagship offering, AVIA Connect, supports hospitals and health systems in identifying, selecting, and implementing innovative IT-enabled solutions that drive growth, improve operational efficiency, and enhance value. By facilitating collaboration between healthcare providers and entrepreneurs, AVIA accelerates the adoption of emerging technologies while mitigating associated risks. The company addresses critical needs in areas such as population health, clinical data insights, care model redesign, patient engagement, and operational effectiveness. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, AVIA serves a diverse clientele, including health systems, medical groups, health plans, and life sciences companies.

MAZ

Venture Round in 2016
MAZ Systems Inc. is a cloud-based software provider that specializes in content logistics, enabling brands, media, and publishers to efficiently publish various types of content, including articles, videos, images, and audio, across multiple channels. The company's platform supports distribution to mobile applications, OTT services, social media, video and news aggregators, gaming consoles, voice assistants, and wearable devices, all managed from a single dashboard. Since its founding in 2010 and based in New York, MAZ has served over 1,000 companies, processing and distributing more than half a billion pieces of content to millions of users in over 200 countries. Trusted by notable brands such as Bloomberg, Hearst, and Conde Nast, MAZ has received recognition from publications like INC and Entrepreneur for its innovative contributions to the industry.

mPulse.

Series A in 2016
mPulse Mobile, Inc. specializes in healthcare communication technology, focusing on enhancing consumer health and wellness through its cloud-based mobile messaging platform. This intelligent platform features pre-configured message workflows designed to address issues such as missed appointments, medication adherence, and chronic disease management. The company's solutions cater to a range of healthcare needs, including Medicaid preventive care, medication adherence, chronic condition management, and optimizing health plan experiences. With over a decade of experience, mPulse Mobile has successfully delivered more than a hundred million messages and serves a diverse clientele that includes Medicare, Medicaid, commercial plans, health systems, and pharmacies. Headquartered in Encino, California, mPulse Mobile leverages technology, analytics, and industry expertise to foster healthy behavior change and improve health outcomes for individuals and healthcare organizations alike.

healthfinch

Series A in 2016
Healthfinch's Practice Automation Platform, Charlie, leverages EMR data to automate, delegate and simplify routine, repeatable tasks, like prescription refill requests, visit planning, diagnostics results management, and more. Its Charlie Practice Automation Platform integrates seamlessly with Allscripts, Epic, and athena EMRs to automate the prescription refill request workflow, assist in pre-visit planning, and identify care gaps. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.

Bucketfeet

Series A in 2015
BucketFeet, Inc., based in Chicago, Illinois, is a direct-to-consumer footwear brand that specializes in artist-designed shoes for men, women, and children. Founded in 2011, the company collaborates with a global community of artists to create unique, limited-edition sneakers, with each pair featuring a different artist's design. BucketFeet operates an online platform where customers can order shoes that are printed only after they are purchased, thus reducing unnecessary environmental waste associated with traditional manufacturing cycles. In addition to footwear, the company also offers apparel such as tees, hoodies, and socks. Through its innovative approach, BucketFeet aims to foster meaningful conversations and empower artists to share their stories through the medium of shoes, serving as a canvas for diverse artistic expression. As of late 2017, BucketFeet operates as a subsidiary of SkinnyCorp, LLC.

Base

Series C in 2015
Next generation customer relationship management and sales tracking software

mPulse.

Seed Round in 2015
mPulse Mobile, Inc. specializes in healthcare communication technology, focusing on enhancing consumer health and wellness through its cloud-based mobile messaging platform. This intelligent platform features pre-configured message workflows designed to address issues such as missed appointments, medication adherence, and chronic disease management. The company's solutions cater to a range of healthcare needs, including Medicaid preventive care, medication adherence, chronic condition management, and optimizing health plan experiences. With over a decade of experience, mPulse Mobile has successfully delivered more than a hundred million messages and serves a diverse clientele that includes Medicare, Medicaid, commercial plans, health systems, and pharmacies. Headquartered in Encino, California, mPulse Mobile leverages technology, analytics, and industry expertise to foster healthy behavior change and improve health outcomes for individuals and healthcare organizations alike.

LearnCore

Venture Round in 2015
LearnCore is a cloud-based learning platform dedicated to enhancing mission-critical skills and developing top performers within organizations. It provides sales training and coaching software designed to improve the buyer-seller experience by equipping sales professionals with the necessary training to engage effectively with potential clients. The platform features collaborative technology that allows users to practice skills and learn from high performers, streamlining the development process. Additionally, it offers managers and executives valuable insights into team performance and identifies skill gaps, facilitating targeted coaching and training efforts. LearnCore aims to elevate employee performance and drive productivity across organizations.

YCharts

Series C in 2015
YCharts, Inc. is a financial analytics company that offers a range of data and analytics solutions tailored to investment professionals, portfolio managers, and wealth advisors. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, with additional offices in New York City, YCharts provides tools such as fundamental equity data, financial data alerts, and stock screening capabilities, allowing users to compare data across companies for benchmarking and time-series analysis. The platform also features Portfolio Sync, which integrates client portfolio holdings automatically. YCharts caters to various sectors, including wealth management, asset management, hedge funds, and equity research, thereby supporting informed decision-making through its comprehensive financial and economic data set.

The Eastman Egg Company

Seed Round in 2015
The Eastman Egg Company, LLC is a fast casual restaurant based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2013. The establishment focuses on providing healthy breakfast and lunch options to busy individuals. Its menu features farm-fresh, made-to-order egg sandwiches and bowls, homemade yogurt parfaits, and a variety of sides and snacks. Additionally, the restaurant offers a full craft coffee and espresso program sourced from Irving Farm. Beyond regular dining, The Eastman Egg Company provides catering services for various events, including corporate meetings, brunches, and weddings, emphasizing quality and unique ingredients in its offerings.

healthfinch

Seed Round in 2015
Healthfinch's Practice Automation Platform, Charlie, leverages EMR data to automate, delegate and simplify routine, repeatable tasks, like prescription refill requests, visit planning, diagnostics results management, and more. Its Charlie Practice Automation Platform integrates seamlessly with Allscripts, Epic, and athena EMRs to automate the prescription refill request workflow, assist in pre-visit planning, and identify care gaps. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.

Bucketfeet

Series A in 2015
BucketFeet, Inc., based in Chicago, Illinois, is a direct-to-consumer footwear brand that specializes in artist-designed shoes for men, women, and children. Founded in 2011, the company collaborates with a global community of artists to create unique, limited-edition sneakers, with each pair featuring a different artist's design. BucketFeet operates an online platform where customers can order shoes that are printed only after they are purchased, thus reducing unnecessary environmental waste associated with traditional manufacturing cycles. In addition to footwear, the company also offers apparel such as tees, hoodies, and socks. Through its innovative approach, BucketFeet aims to foster meaningful conversations and empower artists to share their stories through the medium of shoes, serving as a canvas for diverse artistic expression. As of late 2017, BucketFeet operates as a subsidiary of SkinnyCorp, LLC.

AVIA

Series B in 2014
AVIA Health Innovation specializes in digital healthcare transformation, focusing on developing platforms and systems that enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing within the healthcare sector. The company's flagship offering, AVIA Connect, supports hospitals and health systems in identifying, selecting, and implementing innovative IT-enabled solutions that drive growth, improve operational efficiency, and enhance value. By facilitating collaboration between healthcare providers and entrepreneurs, AVIA accelerates the adoption of emerging technologies while mitigating associated risks. The company addresses critical needs in areas such as population health, clinical data insights, care model redesign, patient engagement, and operational effectiveness. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, AVIA serves a diverse clientele, including health systems, medical groups, health plans, and life sciences companies.

Packback

Seed Round in 2014
Packback, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2014. It operates an artificial intelligence-driven platform designed to enhance online discussions in academic settings. This platform enables professors to evaluate and improve students' critical thinking skills through structured digital interactions. Packback offers two main products: PB Books, which provides online textbooks on a rental basis, and PB Questions, a digital discussion forum that fosters engagement and personalized learning. The company's innovative approach aims to make learning more engaging and effective, helping students develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for their subjects.

Entangled Group

Seed Round in 2014
Entangled Group LLC is a venture capital and incubation firm based in San Francisco, California, focused on the education sector. Founded in 2014, it specializes in the incubation, seed, and early venture stages, investing in startups that enhance the education ecosystem. The firm provides a range of services, including strategy consulting, expertise access, non-profit management, sales acceleration, and revenue generation. By fostering partnerships with top universities, Entangled Group enables its portfolio companies to rapidly develop and test innovative solutions in the education space. This approach combines the resources of a larger organization with the agility of a startup, aiming to create transformative companies that address long-term educational challenges.

Bucketfeet

Venture Round in 2014
BucketFeet, Inc., based in Chicago, Illinois, is a direct-to-consumer footwear brand that specializes in artist-designed shoes for men, women, and children. Founded in 2011, the company collaborates with a global community of artists to create unique, limited-edition sneakers, with each pair featuring a different artist's design. BucketFeet operates an online platform where customers can order shoes that are printed only after they are purchased, thus reducing unnecessary environmental waste associated with traditional manufacturing cycles. In addition to footwear, the company also offers apparel such as tees, hoodies, and socks. Through its innovative approach, BucketFeet aims to foster meaningful conversations and empower artists to share their stories through the medium of shoes, serving as a canvas for diverse artistic expression. As of late 2017, BucketFeet operates as a subsidiary of SkinnyCorp, LLC.

Built In

Seed Round in 2014
Built In, Inc. operates a network of online communities that serve as recruitment solutions for technology companies and startups across seven major markets, including Chicago, Los Angeles, Colorado, Austin, New York City, Boston, and Seattle. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on connecting tech professionals with employers in various industries, such as artificial intelligence, data science, blockchain, cloud computing, cybersecurity, fintech, healthcare technology, the Internet of Things, and robotics. Built In provides tools for employer branding, recruitment, community events, and brand insights, allowing companies to effectively share their narratives and engage with a shared community of tech enthusiasts. The company, originally known as Community Ventures LLC, changed its name in May 2014 and is headquartered in Chicago.

Base

Series B in 2014
Next generation customer relationship management and sales tracking software

Boomtrain

Venture Round in 2014
Boomtrain, Inc. operates a marketing platform focused on providing personalization services for content companies. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, the company specializes in delivering individually relevant mobile app and email notifications at scale. Utilizing machine learning and predictive algorithms, Boomtrain enhances customer engagement by surfacing content that resonates with users, which is then delivered through automated channels such as email and push notifications. The platform is designed for easy integration and is capable of processing over 100 million events daily. As of 2017, Boomtrain functions as a subsidiary of Zeta Interactive Corp, and it has established partnerships with several major media brands, benefiting from the expertise of experienced personalization engineers from leading companies.

WeDeliver

Seed Round in 2014
WeDeliver is a logistics company that specializes in same-day delivery services, connecting businesses with their customers efficiently. The company offers an online platform that enables retailers to track packages in real-time and obtain quick delivery quotes. Utilizing a fleet of on-demand drivers and algorithmic dispatching, WeDeliver ensures prompt delivery of goods from various businesses to customers at any time. Additionally, the platform facilitates community engagement, allowing retailers to connect with local consumers and enhance their delivery experience.

DialogTech

Series D in 2014
DialogTech provides actionable marketing analytics for businesses that value inbound phone calls. Consistently recognized as the leader and pioneer in call analytics and optimization, DialogTech is the trusted voice management platform for Fortune 500 brands, agencies, and fast-growing companies. From call attribution to conversation analytics to caller experience optimization, only DialogTech has everything marketers need to drive more of the conversations that drive revenue.

Signal

Series D in 2013
Signal Digital, Inc. is a digital marketing technology company that specializes in customer identity solutions for enterprises. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Signal offers a platform designed to enhance the customer experience by delivering contextual relevance at various engagement points. Its key services include Onboard to Activate, which helps businesses engage the right customers while eliminating duplicate and outdated audiences; Onsite Identity Resolution, which identifies anonymous visitors; and a Measurement solution that provides detailed insights into media impressions and return on investment. The Signal Open Data Platform enables marketers to collect and synchronize data from multiple offline and online sources in real-time, facilitating improved customer interactions across all channels. In June 2014, the company changed its name from BrightTag Inc. and operates as a subsidiary of TransUnion, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, and Sydney.

Levy Acquisition

Seed Round in 2013
Levy Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank check company. It is formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company intends to focus its search for business combination targets in the restaurant and hospitality sectors. Levy Acquisition was founded on August 2, 2013 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Datica

Series A in 2013
Datica is a cloud-based healthcare platform established in 2013 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company specializes in facilitating clinical data exchange for highly regulated industries, particularly in healthcare. Datica's platform enables developers to implement cloud-based user management, secure messaging, and data storage without the complexities of server configuration. This functionality supports the integration of electronic health records (EHR) and ensures compliance with industry regulations. Datica serves a diverse clientele, ranging from mid-to-late-stage startups to Fortune 100 companies, helping them manage sensitive information effectively while streamlining their operations and enhancing data interoperability.

Sproutel

Angel Round in 2013
Sproutel, Inc. is a U.S.-based company that manufactures interactive toys designed to assist children recently diagnosed with chronic illnesses in learning and coping through play. The flagship product, Jerry the Bear, specifically targets children with diabetes, teaching them compliant behaviors in an engaging manner. The company has plans to expand its offerings to address other health concerns, such as asthma and obesity. Sproutel aims to create a positive impact in children's healthcare by making learning about illness both fun and empowering, positioning itself as a significant player in the intersection of health and play.

Bucketfeet

Seed Round in 2013
BucketFeet, Inc., based in Chicago, Illinois, is a direct-to-consumer footwear brand that specializes in artist-designed shoes for men, women, and children. Founded in 2011, the company collaborates with a global community of artists to create unique, limited-edition sneakers, with each pair featuring a different artist's design. BucketFeet operates an online platform where customers can order shoes that are printed only after they are purchased, thus reducing unnecessary environmental waste associated with traditional manufacturing cycles. In addition to footwear, the company also offers apparel such as tees, hoodies, and socks. Through its innovative approach, BucketFeet aims to foster meaningful conversations and empower artists to share their stories through the medium of shoes, serving as a canvas for diverse artistic expression. As of late 2017, BucketFeet operates as a subsidiary of SkinnyCorp, LLC.

SMS Assist

Series B in 2013
SMS ASSIST, L.L.C. provides exterior maintenance, facilities maintenance, interior maintenance, and property management services in the United States. It serves commercial retail, residential, financial service, government, restaurant, and healthcare markets. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Packback

Venture Round in 2013
Packback, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2014. It operates an artificial intelligence-driven platform designed to enhance online discussions in academic settings. This platform enables professors to evaluate and improve students' critical thinking skills through structured digital interactions. Packback offers two main products: PB Books, which provides online textbooks on a rental basis, and PB Questions, a digital discussion forum that fosters engagement and personalized learning. The company's innovative approach aims to make learning more engaging and effective, helping students develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for their subjects.

WellTrackONE

Seed Round in 2013
WellTrackONE, LLC is a population health management company based in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, with an additional office in New York, New York. Founded in 2010, it specializes in providing wellness programs to healthcare providers, including rural health clinics and integrated delivery networks. The company focuses on administering Medicare Annual Wellness Visits, offering clinical risk management services that generate comprehensive baseline reports detailing modifiable risk factors, preventative goals, and measurable data. WellTrackONE supports healthcare professionals by scheduling, screening, and documenting wellness visits, while also providing critical data for accountable care organizations and helping payers maintain compliance with clinical indicators and quality measures. Through its customized wellness solutions, WellTrackONE aims to enhance patient care and improve health outcomes for Medicare patients across the United States.

Tastebud

Seed Round in 2013
*Tastebud Techologies, Inc. was formerly StyleSeek, Inc.* Tastebud builds mobile experiences that personalize the world around you. The Tastebud Retail platform helps drive sales at brick-and-mortar shopping centers via personalized offers, games, loyalty programs, and beacon technology. We've delighted millions of users nationwide, and are fortunate to work with hundreds of leading retailers and brands.

MAZ

Venture Round in 2013
MAZ Systems Inc. is a cloud-based software provider that specializes in content logistics, enabling brands, media, and publishers to efficiently publish various types of content, including articles, videos, images, and audio, across multiple channels. The company's platform supports distribution to mobile applications, OTT services, social media, video and news aggregators, gaming consoles, voice assistants, and wearable devices, all managed from a single dashboard. Since its founding in 2010 and based in New York, MAZ has served over 1,000 companies, processing and distributing more than half a billion pieces of content to millions of users in over 200 countries. Trusted by notable brands such as Bloomberg, Hearst, and Conde Nast, MAZ has received recognition from publications like INC and Entrepreneur for its innovative contributions to the industry.

AVIA

Series A in 2013
AVIA Health Innovation specializes in digital healthcare transformation, focusing on developing platforms and systems that enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing within the healthcare sector. The company's flagship offering, AVIA Connect, supports hospitals and health systems in identifying, selecting, and implementing innovative IT-enabled solutions that drive growth, improve operational efficiency, and enhance value. By facilitating collaboration between healthcare providers and entrepreneurs, AVIA accelerates the adoption of emerging technologies while mitigating associated risks. The company addresses critical needs in areas such as population health, clinical data insights, care model redesign, patient engagement, and operational effectiveness. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, AVIA serves a diverse clientele, including health systems, medical groups, health plans, and life sciences companies.

Modria

Series A in 2013
Modria, Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based online dispute resolution platform that automates the resolution of customer disputes in eCommerce. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in Chennai, India, Modria serves a diverse clientele, including tangible goods and service marketplaces, payment networks, medium and large online merchants, government agencies, and classified sites. The platform seamlessly integrates with the back-end architecture and front-end user experience of eCommerce sites, allowing businesses to quickly resolve customer issues without human intervention. As of May 30, 2017, Modria operates as a subsidiary of Tyler Technologies, Inc.

healthfinch

Seed Round in 2013
Healthfinch's Practice Automation Platform, Charlie, leverages EMR data to automate, delegate and simplify routine, repeatable tasks, like prescription refill requests, visit planning, diagnostics results management, and more. Its Charlie Practice Automation Platform integrates seamlessly with Allscripts, Epic, and athena EMRs to automate the prescription refill request workflow, assist in pre-visit planning, and identify care gaps. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.

Ringadoc

Venture Round in 2013
Ringadoc is a healthcare technology company that enhances communication between doctors and patients through a cross-platform software solution. The platform enables healthcare professionals to connect directly with patients, facilitating virtual consultations where medical advice can be provided, illnesses diagnosed, treatments advised, and prescriptions issued when necessary. By utilizing existing technologies and aligning with natural user behaviors, Ringadoc aims to simplify the healthcare experience for both providers and patients, ultimately fostering closer relationships in the virtual healthcare space. The company is led by Founder and CEO Jordan Michaels.

LearnCore

Venture Round in 2013
LearnCore is a cloud-based learning platform dedicated to enhancing mission-critical skills and developing top performers within organizations. It provides sales training and coaching software designed to improve the buyer-seller experience by equipping sales professionals with the necessary training to engage effectively with potential clients. The platform features collaborative technology that allows users to practice skills and learn from high performers, streamlining the development process. Additionally, it offers managers and executives valuable insights into team performance and identifies skill gaps, facilitating targeted coaching and training efforts. LearnCore aims to elevate employee performance and drive productivity across organizations.

GetSet

Venture Round in 2013
GetSet Learning, LLC operates an online platform designed to support students in exploring, defining, and achieving their goals collaboratively. Founded in 2012 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the platform allows students to create personalized plans, set reminders, and ask questions. It facilitates connections among students who share similar objectives, fostering a supportive community where they can share experiences and overcome challenges together. By promoting skills such as resilience, growth mindset, and self-regulation, GetSet enhances students' learning experiences and encourages behavioral change through community engagement. Additionally, the platform provides schools with valuable analytics and tools for outreach and intervention, further enriching the educational environment.

15Five

Seed Round in 2013
15Five, Inc. is a company that develops a cloud-based performance management platform aimed at enhancing employee engagement and performance. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Raleigh and New York, 15Five offers a suite of tools that includes employee appreciation software, one-on-one meeting agendas, and a comprehensive 360° performance review system. The platform facilitates weekly check-ins for performance feedback, enables users to set objectives through OKRs, and allows for the collection of insights via polls and custom reports. With nearly 2,000 businesses globally utilizing its services, 15Five’s solutions are designed to help organizations foster high-performing teams by promoting regular communication, celebrating achievements, and providing constructive feedback to guide employee development.

Sproutel

Angel Round in 2012
Sproutel, Inc. is a U.S.-based company that manufactures interactive toys designed to assist children recently diagnosed with chronic illnesses in learning and coping through play. The flagship product, Jerry the Bear, specifically targets children with diabetes, teaching them compliant behaviors in an engaging manner. The company has plans to expand its offerings to address other health concerns, such as asthma and obesity. Sproutel aims to create a positive impact in children's healthcare by making learning about illness both fun and empowering, positioning itself as a significant player in the intersection of health and play.

Shiftgig

Series A in 2012
Shiftgig, Inc. is a technology company that operates a mobile platform connecting businesses in need of temporary staffing with individuals seeking short-term work. The platform facilitates on-demand job opportunities across various sectors, including food service, hospitality, retail, and experiential marketing. By aggregating hiring requirements and worker skills, Shiftgig enables timely and efficient matches between employers and qualified candidates. The company also offers an application for both Android and iPhone, allowing businesses to post job openings that skilled workers can claim. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Shiftgig has expanded its presence with additional offices in cities such as Milwaukee, Atlanta, Dallas, and New York. The company's services assist staffing agencies in managing their workforce more effectively, providing insights that help streamline operations and support strategic growth.

SwipeSense

Venture Round in 2012
SwipeSense, Inc. offers a hand hygiene solution that combines point-of-care hand hygiene dispensers with real-time data from existing dispensers. The company offers portable dispensers, badges, wall mounted dispensers, hubs, and analytics. It serves the healthcare industry. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Bucketfeet

Angel Round in 2012
BucketFeet, Inc., based in Chicago, Illinois, is a direct-to-consumer footwear brand that specializes in artist-designed shoes for men, women, and children. Founded in 2011, the company collaborates with a global community of artists to create unique, limited-edition sneakers, with each pair featuring a different artist's design. BucketFeet operates an online platform where customers can order shoes that are printed only after they are purchased, thus reducing unnecessary environmental waste associated with traditional manufacturing cycles. In addition to footwear, the company also offers apparel such as tees, hoodies, and socks. Through its innovative approach, BucketFeet aims to foster meaningful conversations and empower artists to share their stories through the medium of shoes, serving as a canvas for diverse artistic expression. As of late 2017, BucketFeet operates as a subsidiary of SkinnyCorp, LLC.

Tastebud

Seed Round in 2012
*Tastebud Techologies, Inc. was formerly StyleSeek, Inc.* Tastebud builds mobile experiences that personalize the world around you. The Tastebud Retail platform helps drive sales at brick-and-mortar shopping centers via personalized offers, games, loyalty programs, and beacon technology. We've delighted millions of users nationwide, and are fortunate to work with hundreds of leading retailers and brands.

Dose

Venture Round in 2012
Spartz is an online platform that makes it easy to create and share content with others to make them learn, laugh, and feel inspired. Its network, including OMG Facts, GivesMeHope, and MuggleNet, attracts 17 million readers across dozens of websites, mobile platforms, and apps. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Buzz Referrals enables companies to have their own referral programs that integrate with both social media and their company websites. The company is specialized in e-mail, mobile, and native advertising.

Thermalin

Seed Round in 2010
Thermalin Diabetes, LLC is a biotechnology company based in Cleveland, Ohio, with an additional office in Newton, Massachusetts. Founded in 2010, the company specializes in developing insulin analogs for the treatment of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Its product offerings include ultra-rapid acting insulin designed to be administered before meals to mitigate glucose spikes, as well as long-acting insulin to maintain basal glucose levels. Thermalin aims to innovate within the insulin market by introducing a highly concentrated, stabilized ultra-rapid acting insulin that can be used in a disposable glucose management system. This new insulin formulation also facilitates the factory-filling of reservoirs for existing insulin pumps. Additionally, the company is exploring partnerships to develop no-cold-chain basal and mixed insulins, as well as glucose-responsive insulins, to enhance patient compliance and treatment outcomes.

Meru Networks

Series B in 2004
Meru Networks specializes in developing and marketing wireless LAN infrastructure solutions that leverage virtualization to provide reliable wireless service for essential voice, video, and data applications. Since introducing its innovative virtual cell wireless architecture in 2003, Meru has distinguished itself from traditional hub-based WLAN systems. Its products offer enhanced performance, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness, comparable to that of wired networking environments. The company supplies a range of wireless networking solutions, including WLAN systems and Air Traffic Control, catering to various enterprises and industries.

HelloSoft

Series A in 2003
HelloSoft (www.hellosoft.com) is one of the world's leading providers of V.VoIP and wireless LAN technologies. HelloSoft supplies both software and emiconductor connectivity intellectual property to semiconductor manufacturers, and supplies software intellectual property to major ODMs/OEMs and also to tier 1 service providers/operators who offer VoIP and Video over IP services. The HelloSoft business model is based on licensing fees and royalty payments. HelloSoft has a workforce of 85 people including an R&D facility in Hyderabad, India with corporate and sales offices in San Jose, California in the heart of Silicon Valley, with sales distributors and representatives worldwide. HelloSoft is led by company founder and CEO, Krishna Yarlagadda, who is supported by an experienced and highly innovative team. Imagination expects Krishna and his team to continue to remain actively involved in developing the HelloSoft product set. In addition Krishna Yarlagadda will assume the role of President, Imagination Technologies USA.

Meru Networks

Series A in 2002
Meru Networks specializes in developing and marketing wireless LAN infrastructure solutions that leverage virtualization to provide reliable wireless service for essential voice, video, and data applications. Since introducing its innovative virtual cell wireless architecture in 2003, Meru has distinguished itself from traditional hub-based WLAN systems. Its products offer enhanced performance, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness, comparable to that of wired networking environments. The company supplies a range of wireless networking solutions, including WLAN systems and Air Traffic Control, catering to various enterprises and industries.
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