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

64 past transactions

OnStation

Series A in 2024
OnStation is a technology company that develops a mobile application designed to enhance job site efficiency for construction and roadway projects. The app provides instant access to job site locations, project plans, and a communication platform for teams, facilitating better collaboration among workers. Its key feature, the Station Finder, allows users to quickly identify their location on the job site, utilizing a statewide milepost network for added convenience. By streamlining access to critical data and reducing downtime and potential errors, OnStation aims to improve project management and ensure consistency across various construction tasks, particularly on smaller jobs where traditional survey data may be limited.

Abre

Series A in 2024
Abre is a developer of an education management platform tailored for K-12 institutions, focusing on enhancing outcomes within the learning community. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of applications for learning management, school and classroom management, and data analytics. By integrating various software applications, it simplifies school communications and enables seamless management of web-based tools through a single sign-on system. Abre's solutions aim to eliminate data silos, ensuring that all stakeholders can effectively utilize data to make informed decisions that support the holistic development of each student.

Invirsa

Series B in 2023
Invirsa Inc. is a biotechnology company founded in 2016 and based in Columbus, Ohio, focused on developing therapeutic agents that enhance immune response and promote wound healing. The company's lead compound, INV-102, is a naturally occurring small molecule that aims to reduce cellular injury caused by adenovirus while improving the body's response to infections. INV-102 not only mitigates viral infections and inflammation but also supports the repair of damaged tissues, making it a potential first-line therapy for common infectious diseases. Initially, Invirsa's technology is being explored in ophthalmology and pulmonary medicine, addressing significant health concerns such as keratoconjunctivitis and upper respiratory tract infections. The company is engaged in generating both in vitro and in vivo data to further validate the efficacy of its innovative platform.

Axuall

Series B in 2023
Axuall, Inc. is a workforce intelligence company headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, that provides a digital network for verifying identity, credentials, and authenticity across various sectors, including healthcare, insurance, and logistics. Established in 2018, Axuall focuses on enhancing workforce analytics through a real-time practitioner data network, enabling healthcare systems, staffing firms, and telehealth organizations to streamline processes such as onboarding, credentialing, and enrollment. The company's integrated platform facilitates smarter decision-making and reduces the time required to onboard healthcare providers. By empowering professionals with control over their career identity, Axuall offers unique insights for network planning and analytics, ultimately driving efficiencies and maximizing revenue for its clients.

Bloomfilter

Seed Round in 2023
Bloomfilter is a developer of an enterprise software planning application designed to enhance the visibility and management of software projects for technology leaders. The company's platform integrates seamlessly with existing toolsets, allowing organizations to utilize their data for advanced analytics and artificial intelligence. This integration empowers software executives to gain insights that improve project processes and outcomes, ultimately driving success in their initiatives. By providing confidence and peace of mind, Bloomfilter supports leaders in navigating the complexities of software development.

Octet Scientific

Seed Round in 2023
Octet Scientific is a company focused on developing innovative electrolyte solutions for zinc and other water-based battery technologies. Its flagship products, known as OctoLyte, are designed to enhance the efficiency and extend the cycle life of zinc batteries. By seamlessly integrating into existing electrolyte systems, Octet Scientific's organic electrolyte chemicals significantly improve battery performance across various applications, including backup power, grid storage, portable devices, and mobility. The company's advancements enable clients to create more efficient and cost-effective energy storage solutions, thereby addressing the growing demand for optimized battery technologies in diverse markets.

Native AI

Seed Round in 2023
Native AI is a developer of a cloud-based market intelligence platform that focuses on democratizing agricultural data to enhance customer experiences. The company utilizes generative artificial intelligence to analyze market and customer data, delivering actionable, continuous recommendations that enable growers and farmers to better connect with buyers. Native AI's software helps users create digital representations of their customers, facilitating improvements in product offerings, customer experience, marketing strategies, and overall revenue. By streamlining access to vital market information, Native AI aims to support the agricultural sector in meeting the increasing demand for traceable food while driving measurable business growth.

Presta

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Presta is a digital lending infrastructure provider for the banking industry, founded in 2022 and based in Cleveland, Ohio. The company specializes in developing end-to-end lending software that integrates seamlessly into existing lending processes. Presta's platform aims to accelerate loan application and determination processes, offering a modern and streamlined experience for borrowers. This enables Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), banks, and other lending institutions to reach more businesses, increase originations, and reduce costs and risk.

OvationCXM

Series C in 2022
OvationCXM is a prominent provider of customer experience management solutions, specializing in the integration of artificial intelligence to enhance customer journeys. The company offers a comprehensive platform that empowers enterprises to identify and address friction points in real time across digital platforms, back-office operations, and partner interactions. This innovative platform features journey orchestration, knowledge management, generative AI, dynamic chat capabilities, and partner connectivity, all designed to deliver actionable, data-driven insights. By enabling businesses to achieve complete visibility and control over their customer experiences, OvationCXM supports revenue security, profitable growth, and the cultivation of customer loyalty and employee retention.

Centerline Biomedical

Series B in 2022
Centerline Biomedical, Inc. is a Cleveland, Ohio-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing advanced surgical navigation technologies. The company focuses on an Intra-Operative Positioning System, which utilizes non-x-ray based three-dimensional GPS technology to enhance the precision of endovascular procedures and minimize radiation exposure for both patients and medical staff. Centerline's innovative system aids surgeons in navigating complex three-dimensional vascular anatomy, thereby improving surgical outcomes in interventional vascular procedures. The technology is rooted in advancements made at the Cleveland Clinic, reflecting a commitment to enhancing the safety and effectiveness of minimally invasive surgeries.

Felux

Series A in 2022
Felux is a B2B marketplace and supply chain platform specifically designed for the mining industry. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services that includes procurement solutions and supply chain management. Its platform facilitates the buying and selling of industrial products, allowing users to source, procure, ship, finance, and analyze transactions related to steel and other materials in one centralized location. This digital approach enables suppliers to efficiently manage their selling and distribution processes while enhancing commerce within the industrial sector.

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 to facilitate the preparation and shipping of specimens. The company has developed a web-based platform that serves as a bridge between advanced diagnostic labs, patients, and employers seeking skilled labor for lab test collections. By leveraging a national network that includes urgent care centers and mobile phlebotomy providers, MOMS enhances the accessibility of lab services, allowing clients and patients to benefit from more convenient and efficient specimen collection processes. Through its innovative approach, MOMS aims to streamline the interaction between various stakeholders in the healthcare ecosystem.

Onuu

Seed Round in 2022
Onuu is a financial technology company founded in 2021 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. It develops a SaaS-based financial platform designed to promote financial stability for individuals who lack access to essential financial products. The platform offers personalized life insurance, savings, and credit card solutions, along with a tailored financial literacy experience and digital guidance for each member. By focusing on financial security and education, Onuu aims to empower users to achieve greater financial independence and resilience.

Thrivable

Seed Round in 2021
Thrivable is a technology platform focused on enhancing patient experience insights for healthcare companies. By offering access to a comprehensive database of patients with chronic conditions such as Diabetes, Obesity, Sleep Apnea, and Mental Health, Thrivable facilitates the collection of valuable insights that inform strategic business decisions. Since its inception in 2018, the company has amassed over 2 million demographic and treatment data points, streamlining the process of connecting with targeted patient populations. This innovation significantly reduces the time and costs associated with traditional research methods, transforming research cycles from months into hours. Thrivable serves a diverse clientele, including leaders in the medtech and pharmaceutical sectors, and is dedicated to simplifying patient engagement in healthcare research.

Packback

Series B in 2019
Packback, Inc. is an education technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2014. It operates an artificial intelligence-powered discussion platform designed for college professors to enhance student engagement and assess critical thinking skills through online discussions. The platform includes PB Books, which provides online textbooks for rental, and PB Questions, which facilitates digital discussions among students. By leveraging proprietary AI technology, Packback aims to foster a love for learning, promote personalized educational experiences, and enable students to develop their voices through mastery-based learning.

AmpliFund

Series A in 2016
AmpliFund is a developer of cloud-based grant management software designed to facilitate the entire grant lifecycle for grantmakers, grant seekers, and sub-recipients. The company offers a comprehensive solution that captures grant information as data and automates various activities, enhancing standardization, efficiency, transparency, compliance, and accountability in grant management. Founded by professionals with expertise in grant management, AmpliFund focuses on helping government entities at federal, state, local, and tribal levels to streamline processes, centralize data, and improve reporting capabilities. By providing tools and resources tailored to the needs of its clients, AmpliFund aims to maximize the impact of grant resources and support organizations in realizing the full potential of their funding.

AVIA

Series C in 2016
AVIA Inc. is a digital transformation partner for healthcare organizations, founded in 2012 and based in Chicago, Illinois. The company specializes in developing a knowledge-sharing and collaboration platform that offers market intelligence, collaborative tools, and results-based consulting services. AVIA aims to address the strategic challenges faced by healthcare providers by facilitating access to a network of health systems and strategic partners. Their platform allows healthcare leaders to research, evaluate, and select digital health solutions, while also engaging with expert consultants to guide them through the digital transformation process. This comprehensive approach enables healthcare enterprises to innovate and achieve digital success effectively.

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 effectively publish and monetize diverse content types across multiple channels. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a platform that facilitates the processing, filtering, packaging, and distribution of articles, videos, images, and audio through a single dashboard. MAZ's technology is trusted by prominent organizations, including Bloomberg and Hearst, to reach audiences on mobile applications, social media, TV apps, voice assistants, and other digital platforms. With a track record of supporting over 1,000 clients and distributing more than half a billion pieces of content worldwide, MAZ has established itself as a key player in the digital publishing landscape.

mPulse Mobile

Series A in 2016
mPulse Mobile, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Encino, California, specializing in communication solutions designed to enhance consumer health and wellness. The company offers mPulse, a cloud-based intelligent mobile messaging platform that features pre-configured workflows to address various healthcare challenges, including missed appointments, medication adherence, and disease management. Their solutions encompass a wide range of areas such as medication adherence, preventive care and screenings, chronic condition management, and optimization of health plan experiences. By leveraging conversational AI and analytics, mPulse Mobile aims to empower healthcare organizations to engage effectively with their customers, encouraging the adoption of healthier behaviors. Founded in 2014, the company serves diverse sectors, including Medicare, Medicaid, commercial plans, health systems, and wellness initiatives.

HealthFinch

Series A in 2016
Healthfinch, Inc. is a healthcare IT company based in Madison, Wisconsin, founded in 2011. It specializes in developing technology aimed at streamlining prescription renewal requests and other routine clinical tasks for health systems. The company's flagship offering, the Charlie Practice Automation Platform, utilizes electronic medical record (EMR) data to automate and simplify workflows related to prescription refills, visit planning, and management of diagnostic results. By integrating seamlessly with major EMR systems such as Allscripts, Epic, and athena, Healthfinch's solutions enhance the efficiency of clinics and healthcare providers by reducing the burden of repetitive tasks, thereby allowing healthcare professionals to focus more on patient care. As of July 31, 2020, Healthfinch operates as a subsidiary of Health Catalyst, Inc.

Bucketfeet

Series A in 2015
Bucketfeet is a direct-to-consumer shoe brand based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2011 by Raaja Nemani and Aaron Firestein. The company collaborates with a global community of artists to design limited-edition shoes, allowing each artist to create unique shoe designs that are printed on sneakers once ordered online. This responsive commerce model enables Bucketfeet to disrupt traditional manufacturing cycles by letting the community select styles they’d like to purchase and wear, thereby informing demand. In addition to shoes, Bucketfeet offers tees, hoodies, and socks, all available for purchase through its online platform. The company aims to spark meaningful conversations and create a brighter world by empowering artists to share their stories and perspectives using art on footwear as their canvas.

Base

Series C in 2015
Base is a next-generation customer relationship management (CRM) and sales tracking software designed to help businesses enhance revenue growth in a measurable and scalable manner. Unlike traditional CRM systems, Base provides an all-in-one solution that improves user adoption and data capture across multiple devices. Its platform includes Apollo, a feature that allows sales leaders to analyze big data trends in real-time, offering actionable insights to boost performance. With over a quarter of a million downloads, Base is recognized as the top-rated CRM and sales mobile application on both iOS and Android platforms. The company supports more than 7,000 businesses worldwide, including notable clients such as Cisco, Dow Chemical, and Groupon, by promoting a scientific approach to sales. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, Base is backed by venture capital funding.

mPulse Mobile

Seed Round in 2015
mPulse Mobile, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Encino, California, specializing in communication solutions designed to enhance consumer health and wellness. The company offers mPulse, a cloud-based intelligent mobile messaging platform that features pre-configured workflows to address various healthcare challenges, including missed appointments, medication adherence, and disease management. Their solutions encompass a wide range of areas such as medication adherence, preventive care and screenings, chronic condition management, and optimization of health plan experiences. By leveraging conversational AI and analytics, mPulse Mobile aims to empower healthcare organizations to engage effectively with their customers, encouraging the adoption of healthier behaviors. Founded in 2014, the company serves diverse sectors, including Medicare, Medicaid, commercial plans, health systems, and wellness initiatives.

LearnCore

Venture Round in 2015
LearnCore is a cloud-based learning platform specializing in skill development and training for sales professionals. The company focuses on enhancing the capabilities of employees through collaborative technology that facilitates practice and learning from top performers. By providing salespeople with essential training and coaching, LearnCore aims to improve the buyer and seller experience and foster informed discussions with potential clients. The platform also offers managers and executives valuable insights into team performance and identifies skill gaps, ultimately contributing to increased productivity and effectiveness within organizations.

YCharts

Series C in 2015
YCharts, Inc. is a financial analytics company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2009. It specializes in providing investment research tools and data solutions tailored for investment professionals, portfolio managers, and wealth advisors. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including fundamental equity data, financial alerts, stock charts, and a stock screener, enabling users to conduct comparative analysis and benchmarking across companies. Additionally, YCharts features Portfolio Sync, which integrates client portfolio holdings automatically. Its platform is designed to enhance client engagement and simplify complex financial topics through powerful visualization tools and advanced analytics. YCharts serves a diverse clientele, including wealth managers, asset managers, hedge funds, consultants, investment bankers, and equity research analysts, thereby facilitating informed investment decisions and fostering business opportunities.

The Eastman Egg Company

Seed Round in 2015
The Eastman Egg Company, LLC is a fast casual restaurant based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2013. The company specializes in providing healthy breakfast and lunch options, featuring a menu that includes made-to-order egg sandwiches, bowls, homemade yogurt parfaits, and a selection of coffee and espresso beverages sourced from Irving Farm. In addition to its in-house dining, the company offers catering services for a variety of events, such as corporate meetings, brunches, and weddings. With a focus on using high-quality, well-curated ingredients, The Eastman Egg Company aims to enhance the morning experience for busy individuals in the Chicago area.

HealthFinch

Seed Round in 2015
Healthfinch, Inc. is a healthcare IT company based in Madison, Wisconsin, founded in 2011. It specializes in developing technology aimed at streamlining prescription renewal requests and other routine clinical tasks for health systems. The company's flagship offering, the Charlie Practice Automation Platform, utilizes electronic medical record (EMR) data to automate and simplify workflows related to prescription refills, visit planning, and management of diagnostic results. By integrating seamlessly with major EMR systems such as Allscripts, Epic, and athena, Healthfinch's solutions enhance the efficiency of clinics and healthcare providers by reducing the burden of repetitive tasks, thereby allowing healthcare professionals to focus more on patient care. As of July 31, 2020, Healthfinch operates as a subsidiary of Health Catalyst, Inc.

Bucketfeet

Series A in 2015
Bucketfeet is a direct-to-consumer shoe brand based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2011 by Raaja Nemani and Aaron Firestein. The company collaborates with a global community of artists to design limited-edition shoes, allowing each artist to create unique shoe designs that are printed on sneakers once ordered online. This responsive commerce model enables Bucketfeet to disrupt traditional manufacturing cycles by letting the community select styles they’d like to purchase and wear, thereby informing demand. In addition to shoes, Bucketfeet offers tees, hoodies, and socks, all available for purchase through its online platform. The company aims to spark meaningful conversations and create a brighter world by empowering artists to share their stories and perspectives using art on footwear as their canvas.

AVIA

Series B in 2014
AVIA Inc. is a digital transformation partner for healthcare organizations, founded in 2012 and based in Chicago, Illinois. The company specializes in developing a knowledge-sharing and collaboration platform that offers market intelligence, collaborative tools, and results-based consulting services. AVIA aims to address the strategic challenges faced by healthcare providers by facilitating access to a network of health systems and strategic partners. Their platform allows healthcare leaders to research, evaluate, and select digital health solutions, while also engaging with expert consultants to guide them through the digital transformation process. This comprehensive approach enables healthcare enterprises to innovate and achieve digital success effectively.

Packback

Seed Round in 2014
Packback, Inc. is an education technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2014. It operates an artificial intelligence-powered discussion platform designed for college professors to enhance student engagement and assess critical thinking skills through online discussions. The platform includes PB Books, which provides online textbooks for rental, and PB Questions, which facilitates digital discussions among students. By leveraging proprietary AI technology, Packback aims to foster a love for learning, promote personalized educational experiences, and enable students to develop their voices through mastery-based learning.

Entangled Group

Seed Round in 2014
Entangled Group, established in 2015, is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in incubating, investing in, and consulting for early-stage education technology startups. It provides comprehensive support, including strategy consulting, access to expertise, non-profit management, sales acceleration, and revenue generation services to its portfolio companies. Entangled Group collaborates with top universities to beta test and adopt its products, expediting market entry and enhancing the likelihood of widespread adoption.

Bucketfeet

Venture Round in 2014
Bucketfeet is a direct-to-consumer shoe brand based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2011 by Raaja Nemani and Aaron Firestein. The company collaborates with a global community of artists to design limited-edition shoes, allowing each artist to create unique shoe designs that are printed on sneakers once ordered online. This responsive commerce model enables Bucketfeet to disrupt traditional manufacturing cycles by letting the community select styles they’d like to purchase and wear, thereby informing demand. In addition to shoes, Bucketfeet offers tees, hoodies, and socks, all available for purchase through its online platform. The company aims to spark meaningful conversations and create a brighter world by empowering artists to share their stories and perspectives using art on footwear as their canvas.

Built In

Seed Round in 2014
Built In, Inc. operates a global network of online communities focused on recruitment solutions for technology companies and startups. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company connects tech firms with professionals across various industries, including artificial intelligence, data science, blockchain, cloud computing, cybersecurity, fintech, healthcare technology, the Internet of Things, and robotics. Built In offers services such as employer branding, recruitment support, community events, and brand insights, allowing companies to effectively share their stories and promote their workplace culture. With dedicated websites serving major tech hubs worldwide, including cities in the United States, Canada, India, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Singapore, and Australia, Built In aims to facilitate meaningful connections within the technology sector.

Base

Series B in 2014
Base is a next-generation customer relationship management (CRM) and sales tracking software designed to help businesses enhance revenue growth in a measurable and scalable manner. Unlike traditional CRM systems, Base provides an all-in-one solution that improves user adoption and data capture across multiple devices. Its platform includes Apollo, a feature that allows sales leaders to analyze big data trends in real-time, offering actionable insights to boost performance. With over a quarter of a million downloads, Base is recognized as the top-rated CRM and sales mobile application on both iOS and Android platforms. The company supports more than 7,000 businesses worldwide, including notable clients such as Cisco, Dow Chemical, and Groupon, by promoting a scientific approach to sales. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, Base is backed by venture capital funding.

Boomtrain

Venture Round in 2014
Boomtrain, Inc. operates a marketing platform that specializes in personalization services for content companies. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Boomtrain employs machine learning and predictive algorithms to deliver individually relevant mobile app and email notifications, enhancing user engagement and driving revenue. The platform processes over 100 million events daily, providing clients with real-time, automated communication tailored to individual preferences. By analyzing vast amounts of data, Boomtrain offers a unified view of each customer, facilitating meaningful interactions at scale. The company has established partnerships with various major media brands and benefits from insights provided by experienced personalization engineers from leading companies in the industry. As of July 2017, Boomtrain operates as a subsidiary of Zeta Interactive Corp.

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 is a leading provider of a voice-based marketing platform that specializes in call analytics and automation services. The company offers a comprehensive suite of software applications designed to enhance marketing efforts through advertisement tracking, call notifications, call forwarding, call automation, and interactive voice response. By focusing on actionable marketing analytics for inbound phone calls, DialogTech enables businesses, including Fortune 500 companies and growing agencies, to optimize their caller experience and improve call attribution. This approach helps clients drive more meaningful conversations that contribute to revenue generation.

Signal

Series D in 2013
Signal Digital, Inc. is a digital marketing technology company that specializes in customer identity solutions for enterprises. Its platform enhances customer experiences by delivering contextual relevance across various engagement points. Key offerings include Onboard to Activate, which effectively targets the right customers while filtering out duplicates, and Onsite Identity Resolution, which identifies anonymous website visitors. Additionally, its Measurement solution provides real-time insights into media impressions and return on investment, enabling marketers to better understand their audiences. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Signal also maintains offices in London, Tokyo, and Sydney. As of August 2020, Signal operates as a subsidiary of TransUnion.

Datica

Series A in 2013
Datica, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, provides a cloud-based healthcare platform designed to facilitate clinical data exchange for highly regulated industries. The platform enables developers to implement cloud-based user management, secure messaging, and data storage without the complexities of server configuration. By supporting common data structures and mandated health services, Datica allows clients, ranging from mid-to-late-stage startups to Fortune 100 companies, to expedite electronic health record (EHR) integration and ensure compliance with cloud regulations. This approach helps organizations manage sensitive information efficiently and securely in the cloud.

Bucketfeet

Seed Round in 2013
Bucketfeet is a direct-to-consumer shoe brand based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2011 by Raaja Nemani and Aaron Firestein. The company collaborates with a global community of artists to design limited-edition shoes, allowing each artist to create unique shoe designs that are printed on sneakers once ordered online. This responsive commerce model enables Bucketfeet to disrupt traditional manufacturing cycles by letting the community select styles they’d like to purchase and wear, thereby informing demand. In addition to shoes, Bucketfeet offers tees, hoodies, and socks, all available for purchase through its online platform. The company aims to spark meaningful conversations and create a brighter world by empowering artists to share their stories and perspectives using art on footwear as their canvas.

Sproutel

Angel Round in 2013
Sproutel, Inc. is a company that specializes in creating toys designed to assist children who have recently been diagnosed with chronic illnesses in learning to cope through play. Their flagship product, Jerry the Bear, specifically helps children with diabetes understand and adopt healthy behaviors in a playful manner, empowering them to manage their condition. The company is based in the United States and has plans to expand its product offerings to address other health issues, such as asthma and obesity. Sproutel aims to become a beloved brand in the healthcare sector, akin to the iconic Cabbage Patch Kids.

SMS Assist

Series B in 2013
SMS Assist is a facilities maintenance services provider that serves as a national integrator, linking client locations with local subcontractors to handle a broad range of services including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical repairs, cleaning, landscaping, snow removal, and parking lot maintenance. It uses a scalable cloud-based platform to connect client sites with subcontracted affiliates, enabling centralized management, transparency, and control. By consolidating maintenance across multiple locations, the company helps clients reduce facilities costs while maintaining or improving service quality and delivery speed. With more than 40,000 sites under contract, it delivers visibility and efficiency for multi-location organizations.

Packback

Venture Round in 2013
Packback, Inc. is an education technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2014. It operates an artificial intelligence-powered discussion platform designed for college professors to enhance student engagement and assess critical thinking skills through online discussions. The platform includes PB Books, which provides online textbooks for rental, and PB Questions, which facilitates digital discussions among students. By leveraging proprietary AI technology, Packback aims to foster a love for learning, promote personalized educational experiences, and enable students to develop their voices through mastery-based learning.

WellTrackONE

Seed Round in 2013
WellTrackONE, LLC is a population health management company based in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, with an additional location in New York, New York. Established in 2010, the company provides wellness programs designed for healthcare providers and organizations across the United States. Its services include managing annual wellness visits for Medicare patients, supplying critical data for accountable care organizations, and assisting healthcare systems in meeting clinical indicators and quality measures. WellTrackONE also offers customized wellness solutions for commercial organizations and delivers clinical risk management services that generate comprehensive baseline reports detailing modifiable risk factors and preventative goals. By streamlining scheduling, screening, and documentation processes, WellTrackONE enables healthcare professionals to enhance patient care and improve revenue generation while ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.

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 effectively publish and monetize diverse content types across multiple channels. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a platform that facilitates the processing, filtering, packaging, and distribution of articles, videos, images, and audio through a single dashboard. MAZ's technology is trusted by prominent organizations, including Bloomberg and Hearst, to reach audiences on mobile applications, social media, TV apps, voice assistants, and other digital platforms. With a track record of supporting over 1,000 clients and distributing more than half a billion pieces of content worldwide, MAZ has established itself as a key player in the digital publishing landscape.

AVIA

Series A in 2013
AVIA Inc. is a digital transformation partner for healthcare organizations, founded in 2012 and based in Chicago, Illinois. The company specializes in developing a knowledge-sharing and collaboration platform that offers market intelligence, collaborative tools, and results-based consulting services. AVIA aims to address the strategic challenges faced by healthcare providers by facilitating access to a network of health systems and strategic partners. Their platform allows healthcare leaders to research, evaluate, and select digital health solutions, while also engaging with expert consultants to guide them through the digital transformation process. This comprehensive approach enables healthcare enterprises to innovate and achieve digital success effectively.

Modria

Series A in 2013
Modria, Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based online dispute resolution platform that automates the process of resolving customer disputes related to eCommerce. Established in 2011 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in Chennai, India, Modria serves a diverse clientele that includes 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 efficiently 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, Inc. is a healthcare IT company based in Madison, Wisconsin, founded in 2011. It specializes in developing technology aimed at streamlining prescription renewal requests and other routine clinical tasks for health systems. The company's flagship offering, the Charlie Practice Automation Platform, utilizes electronic medical record (EMR) data to automate and simplify workflows related to prescription refills, visit planning, and management of diagnostic results. By integrating seamlessly with major EMR systems such as Allscripts, Epic, and athena, Healthfinch's solutions enhance the efficiency of clinics and healthcare providers by reducing the burden of repetitive tasks, thereby allowing healthcare professionals to focus more on patient care. As of July 31, 2020, Healthfinch operates as a subsidiary of Health Catalyst, Inc.

Ringadoc

Venture Round in 2013
Ringadoc operates as a healthcare technology company specializing in virtual communication software for medical professionals. Its platform facilitates secure, cross-platform conversations between doctors, patients, office staff, and other providers, enhancing patient-doctor interaction while streamlining workflows for healthcare practitioners. Led by Founder and CEO Jordan Michaels, Ringadoc aims to improve doctor-patient relationships and simplify healthcare communication processes.

LearnCore

Venture Round in 2013
LearnCore is a cloud-based learning platform specializing in skill development and training for sales professionals. The company focuses on enhancing the capabilities of employees through collaborative technology that facilitates practice and learning from top performers. By providing salespeople with essential training and coaching, LearnCore aims to improve the buyer and seller experience and foster informed discussions with potential clients. The platform also offers managers and executives valuable insights into team performance and identifies skill gaps, ultimately contributing to increased productivity and effectiveness within organizations.

GetSet

Venture Round in 2013
GetSet is an online platform designed to support students in exploring, defining, and achieving their goals collaboratively. The platform enables students to create personalized plans, set reminders, and pose questions, connecting them instantly with peers who share similar objectives or can provide guidance. By fostering a sense of community, GetSet empowers students to overcome challenges together, enhancing their resilience and promoting a growth mindset. Additionally, the platform offers schools valuable analytics and tools to implement behavioral change interventions and outreach initiatives. Through this approach, GetSet aims to cultivate a supportive environment that enhances students' metacognitive skills and fosters a true sense of belonging within their educational community.

15Five

Seed Round in 2013
15Five, Inc. is a performance management platform that aims to enhance employee engagement, performance, and retention within organizations. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Raleigh and New York, the company provides a suite of tools designed to facilitate continuous feedback and coaching. Its offerings include employee appreciation software, one-on-one meeting agendas, and a comprehensive 360° performance review system. The platform also features metrics and trends tracking, custom report generation, and integration with popular communication tools. With a focus on data-driven insights and human-centered principles, 15Five enables HR leaders and managers to foster a culture of ongoing feedback and development. The platform is utilized by over 3,500 organizations globally, including notable companies like Credit Karma and HubSpot.

Sproutel

Angel Round in 2012
Sproutel, Inc. is a company that specializes in creating toys designed to assist children who have recently been diagnosed with chronic illnesses in learning to cope through play. Their flagship product, Jerry the Bear, specifically helps children with diabetes understand and adopt healthy behaviors in a playful manner, empowering them to manage their condition. The company is based in the United States and has plans to expand its product offerings to address other health issues, such as asthma and obesity. Sproutel aims to become a beloved brand in the healthcare sector, akin to the iconic Cabbage Patch Kids.

Shiftgig

Series A in 2012
Shiftgig, Inc. is a technology company that operates a workforce management platform designed to connect individuals seeking temporary work with businesses requiring on-demand staffing. Founded in 2011 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Shiftgig serves a variety of industries, including food service, hospitality, retail, healthcare, and experiential marketing. The platform allows businesses to post job opportunities while enabling workers to browse and claim shifts that align with their skills and schedules. By collecting data on hiring requirements and worker qualifications, Shiftgig facilitates timely matching and effective event management. The company also provides mobile applications for both Android and iPhone, enhancing accessibility for users. With additional offices in cities such as Milwaukee, Atlanta, Dallas, and New York, Shiftgig aims to streamline staffing processes and optimize workforce management for its clients.

SwipeSense

Venture Round in 2012
SwipeSense, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in hand hygiene solutions and real-time data analytics for the healthcare industry. Founded in 2011, the company provides a range of products, including portable and wall-mounted hand hygiene dispensers, monitoring badges, and data hubs. Their platform integrates various applications such as electronic hand hygiene monitoring, real-time asset tracking, and nursing insights, allowing healthcare facilities to streamline operations and access core metrics without navigating multiple systems. By leveraging location-aware applications and intelligent sensors, SwipeSense aims to enhance patient safety, foster behavior change in hand hygiene practices, and ultimately reduce preventable harm within healthcare settings. The system is designed for easy installation and minimal disruption to hospital staff, contributing to improved patient outcomes and more efficient care delivery.

Bucketfeet

Angel Round in 2012
Bucketfeet is a direct-to-consumer shoe brand based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2011 by Raaja Nemani and Aaron Firestein. The company collaborates with a global community of artists to design limited-edition shoes, allowing each artist to create unique shoe designs that are printed on sneakers once ordered online. This responsive commerce model enables Bucketfeet to disrupt traditional manufacturing cycles by letting the community select styles they’d like to purchase and wear, thereby informing demand. In addition to shoes, Bucketfeet offers tees, hoodies, and socks, all available for purchase through its online platform. The company aims to spark meaningful conversations and create a brighter world by empowering artists to share their stories and perspectives using art on footwear as their canvas.

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 Digital (formerly Buzz Referrals)

Series A in 2011
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, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cleveland, Ohio, founded in 2010, that focuses on developing innovative insulin therapies for individuals with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. The company aims to transform the insulin and insulin delivery market, valued at $30 billion, through its cutting-edge, highly concentrated, ultra-rapid acting insulin and a novel glucose management system that is the size of a postage stamp. This insulin can also be utilized in existing insulin pumps, enhancing their efficiency. In addition to its lead program, Thermalin is exploring partnerships to create no-cold-chain basal and mix insulins, as well as glucose-responsive insulins. Its products are designed to be rapidly absorbing and do not require refrigeration, thereby reducing the burden of insulin therapy and improving patient adherence and health outcomes.

Meru Networks

Series B in 2004
Meru Networks specializes in the development and marketing of wireless LAN infrastructure solutions that leverage virtualization to provide robust wireless services for critical business applications, including voice, video, and data. Since its inception in 2003, the company has introduced its innovative virtual cell wireless architecture, distinguishing itself from traditional hub-based WLAN systems. Meru's products aim to deliver high levels of performance, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness, previously associated only with wired networking environments, thereby enabling enterprises to effectively manage their wireless networking needs.

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 the development and marketing of wireless LAN infrastructure solutions that leverage virtualization to provide robust wireless services for critical business applications, including voice, video, and data. Since its inception in 2003, the company has introduced its innovative virtual cell wireless architecture, distinguishing itself from traditional hub-based WLAN systems. Meru's products aim to deliver high levels of performance, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness, previously associated only with wired networking environments, thereby enabling enterprises to effectively manage their wireless networking needs.
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