KB Partners

KB Partners, LLC, established in 1996, is a venture capital firm headquartered in Highland Park, Illinois. The company specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on the intersection of sports and technology. KB Partners typically invests between $1 million and $5 million in passionate innovators and experienced managers, aiming to build dominant new enterprises. The firm's investment focus includes sports-related products, services, and technologies, as well as internet products and services, information technology, and data analytics opportunities. KB Partners takes an active approach, working in partnership with entrepreneurs to help grow their businesses.

Steve Ahern

Principal

Byron Denenberg

Managing Director and Co-Founder

Lance Dietz

Principal

Matt Howard

Principal

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NIL FanBox

Seed Round in 2025
NIL FanBox is a sports merchandise company that specializes in curated subscription boxes. Each box contains autographed collectibles from popular college athletes and teams, approved by universities and endorsed by players. The company ensures authenticity through digital authentication, directly from the athlete's hand to the fan. This service allows customers to support their favorite college teams and players through unique, seasonal memorabilia.

Symitri

Seed Round in 2024
Symitri develops a data cleanroom platform that balances economic viability with privacy in programmatic advertising. Its real-time data protection enables clients to uphold consumer privacy while maintaining the thriving ecosystem.

The Realest

Seed Round in 2023
The Realest operates an online auction platform specializing in entertainment memorabilia. It employs next-generation authentication standards to ensure item legitimacy, sourcing directly from artists and athletes.

Rypplzz

Seed Round in 2023
Rypplzz is a 3D geospatial technology company that develops a platform to link digital content to precise geo-locations in airspace and to transform physical spaces into smart, addressable environments. Its patented software connects digital files to exact locations across campuses and large venues, enabling monetizable engagement opportunities and location-based experiences in airspace. The platform supports interactive 3D geolocation-based content for sports, entertainment, hospitality, and security applications, turning airspace and real-world spaces into connected, data-enabled environments. By enabling creation, sharing and deployment of location-based digital files, Rypplzz aims to enhance audience engagement and operational intelligence through precise geolocation, improved connectivity, and spatial engineering.

Tixologi

Seed Round in 2023
Tixologi provides a fully customizable ticketing platform that is controlled by event producers, enabling them to build their brand and community and ultimately sell more tickets. The platform leverages blockchain technology to curb fraudulent and replicated tickets, supports adaptive, time-based ticketing, and features a purchasing flow integrated into a mobile application. This setup helps clients gain visibility into attendees and assists ticket buyers in understanding and growing their fanbase.

OMORPHO

Seed Round in 2023
OMORPHO is a fitness company that develops weighted apparel using MicroLoad technology to place small weights across the body, allowing athletes and fitness enthusiasts to intensify training by simply changing what they wear. Its Gravity Sportswear collection integrates evenly distributed weights to improve strength and endurance across activities while maintaining comfort and mobility. Founded in 2017 in Portland, Oregon, the company aims to simplify achieving a fit lifestyle by pairing performance gains with wearable design.

C15 Studio

Seed Round in 2023
C15 Studio is a global operator of free, ad-supported streaming television channels specializing in sports broadcasting. It offers a multi-channel network, distributing sports content worldwide and generating revenue through advertisements.

Bookseats

Seed Round in 2023
BookSeats.com is an events and travel management platform designed to simplify the planning of attendance at sports and entertainment events. It allows customers to customize their experience by integrating ticket purchases with flight and hotel bookings. By offering these services under one roof, BookSeats.com addresses the need for a comprehensive solution that connects various components of event attendance, which were traditionally provided by separate vendors. This streamlined approach enhances the convenience for fans looking to attend events while managing their travel logistics efficiently.

nVenue

Seed Round in 2023
nVenue develops a predictive sports platform that uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to generate probabilities for various outcomes in basketball, baseball, motorsports, and football. It offers live betting experiences and entertaining content for fans.

GridRival

Venture Round in 2023
GridRival, Inc. is a company that creates a motorsports application designed to enhance engagement among fans of racing. The platform allows users to join or create leagues, invite friends, and manage their race teams, all while competing against one another. Participants earn points based on the real-world performances of their chosen racers, which adds a competitive edge to the experience. The application is accessible on both mobile devices and laptops, available through major app stores. Formerly known as Fantasy Sport GP LLC, GridRival was established in 2016 and is headquartered in Tigard, Oregon. The company aims to combine elements of fantasy gaming and sports betting with motorsports content, fostering a social environment for fans to interact and compete.

KAYA Climb

Seed Round in 2022
KAYA Climb is a community-focused platform aimed at enhancing the climbing experience for enthusiasts. Founded in 2019 by a group of climbers and technologists, the app facilitates connections among users and local climbing communities. It allows climbers to document their climbing sessions by tracking their progress, building ascent pyramids, and reviewing past attempts. Additionally, KAYA Climb enables users to discover new climbing routes and share insights and tips, fostering a collaborative environment where climbers can exchange experiences and support each other in their adventures.

Goss

Seed Round in 2022
Goss is a developer of a social gaming platform that allows users to place bets on events and items based on their personal preferences. The company's application is designed for both web and mobile environments, providing a user-friendly experience primarily targeted at women interested in wagering on social and fashion events. By fostering a fun and interactive setting, Goss aims to engage users in a unique social gaming experience that combines betting with their interests.

ShotQuality

Venture Round in 2022
ShotQuality is a sports analytics platform that calculates over 90 variables to predict game outcomes accurately. It serves over 60 NCAA D-1 teams, providing actionable insights for improved coaching and betting decisions.

Stadium Live

Series A in 2022
Stadium Live is a Toronto-based developer of a sports entertainment platform for the next generation of sports and esports fans. The platform builds a digital universe at the intersection of sports and culture, enabling fans to follow live scores, engage with sporting events remotely with friends, and participate in play, earn, and shop experiences around sports and culture. The ecosystem also includes a sports community platform that creates a virtual space where fans can hang out, express individuality, and buy and earn digital collectibles, aiming to become a go-to destination for contemporary sports and culture fans.

OMORPHO

Seed Round in 2022
OMORPHO is a fitness company that develops weighted apparel using MicroLoad technology to place small weights across the body, allowing athletes and fitness enthusiasts to intensify training by simply changing what they wear. Its Gravity Sportswear collection integrates evenly distributed weights to improve strength and endurance across activities while maintaining comfort and mobility. Founded in 2017 in Portland, Oregon, the company aims to simplify achieving a fit lifestyle by pairing performance gains with wearable design.

SIQ Basketball

Seed Round in 2022
SIQ Basketball is a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in creating innovative sports technology solutions. They are known for developing a smart basketball approved by the International Basketball Federation for official game play. Additionally, SIQ Basketball offers advanced sports analytics software designed to assist sports organizations. Their products provide customized videos and real-time tracking of players, teams, and equipment, enabling detailed data analysis. This technology helps coaches offer quick feedback to players, saves significant scouting time, and enhances the overall experience for teams, broadcasters, and fans by linking statistics with video footage.

Tixologi

Venture Round in 2022
Tixologi provides a fully customizable ticketing platform that is controlled by event producers, enabling them to build their brand and community and ultimately sell more tickets. The platform leverages blockchain technology to curb fraudulent and replicated tickets, supports adaptive, time-based ticketing, and features a purchasing flow integrated into a mobile application. This setup helps clients gain visibility into attendees and assists ticket buyers in understanding and growing their fanbase.

nVenue

Seed Round in 2022
nVenue develops a predictive sports platform that uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to generate probabilities for various outcomes in basketball, baseball, motorsports, and football. It offers live betting experiences and entertaining content for fans.

3ICE

Venture Round in 2021
3ICE is an independent professional ice hockey league that focuses on a fast-paced 3-on-3 format. Operating primarily in North America, the league is designed to enhance the viewing experience by eliminating penalties and long intermissions, while incorporating video reviews to ensure accuracy in officiating. This unique approach aims to engage fans with a more dynamic and continuous game, setting 3ICE apart from traditional ice hockey leagues.

GridRival

Seed Round in 2021
GridRival, Inc. is a company that creates a motorsports application designed to enhance engagement among fans of racing. The platform allows users to join or create leagues, invite friends, and manage their race teams, all while competing against one another. Participants earn points based on the real-world performances of their chosen racers, which adds a competitive edge to the experience. The application is accessible on both mobile devices and laptops, available through major app stores. Formerly known as Fantasy Sport GP LLC, GridRival was established in 2016 and is headquartered in Tigard, Oregon. The company aims to combine elements of fantasy gaming and sports betting with motorsports content, fostering a social environment for fans to interact and compete.

Alembic

Seed Round in 2021
Alembic develops AI-driven software that predicts revenue and return on investment (ROI) from marketing activities. It analyzes complex data to provide actionable insights for Fortune 200 companies and top brands, helping them optimize their digital advertising strategies.

FanPower

Seed Round in 2021
FanPower develops a platform that transforms content into interactive experiences. It enables continuous consumer engagement and data acquisition through verified user consent.

PickUp

Venture Round in 2021
Our mission is to quantify the sports fans' opinions wherever the conversation is happening — whether that's on a local sports blog, around a tv screen, or in a slack channel. Our conversational props are sourced from the discussions happening across the digital universe (Twitter, news media, subreddit channels, fan message boards, etc.) brought to life using our technology, and distributed via our API. Fans earn points whenever their pick is correct - points get redeemed for prizes in our marketplace from top brands they love.

OMORPHO

Seed Round in 2021
OMORPHO is a fitness company that develops weighted apparel using MicroLoad technology to place small weights across the body, allowing athletes and fitness enthusiasts to intensify training by simply changing what they wear. Its Gravity Sportswear collection integrates evenly distributed weights to improve strength and endurance across activities while maintaining comfort and mobility. Founded in 2017 in Portland, Oregon, the company aims to simplify achieving a fit lifestyle by pairing performance gains with wearable design.

StatusPro

Seed Round in 2021
StatusPro is a sports technology company that leverages data, augmented reality, and virtual reality to develop training and gaming products. It specializes in creating three-dimensional simulations that analyze player performance during NFL games. This data is then transformed into virtual reality experiences, allowing players to practice in immersive environments. The company's innovative approach enhances the training capabilities for coaches and athletes, while also enriching the experience for fans of the sport. Through its unique combination of technology and sports analytics, StatusPro aims to revolutionize how training and engagement in football are approached.

Kenshō Health

Seed Round in 2021
Kenshō Health is a Los Angeles-based health company that operates online, emphasizing a whole-person approach that integrates mind, body, and spirit. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs Krista Berlincourt and Danny Steiner, Kenshō combines scientific research with personalization technology to simplify holistic health care. The company offers an on-demand wellness service booking platform that connects users with verified wellness providers across various specialties, including acupuncture, massage, yoga, naturopathy, and meditation. By enabling individuals to easily find and book wellness professionals, Kenshō aims to support a balanced and healthy lifestyle without the need for in-person visits.

ASENSEI

Seed Round in 2021
Asensei, Inc. is a company that creates innovative apparel equipped with sensors to monitor posture and movement, offering real-time feedback to enhance athletic performance. Founded in 2014 and based in Greenbrae, California, Asensei's technology acts as a virtual coaching assistant, guiding users in their practice and tracking their progress over time. The mobile application associated with the smart sportswear provides personalized coaching content, empowering athletes to improve their skills and unlock their potential. This approach combines advanced technology with a focus on individual performance, making it a valuable tool for both instructors and athletes.

Compliable

Seed Round in 2021
Compliable assists companies engaged in real money transactions by streamlining the process of obtaining and managing licenses required for compliance across various jurisdictions.

Phenix

Series B in 2021
Phenix specializes in real-time video streaming solutions, offering an end-to-end service with less than half a second latency. It enables content creators to deliver interactive media experiences across various industries such as sports, esports, and entertainment.

Kenshō Health

Venture Round in 2021
Kenshō Health is a Los Angeles-based health company that operates online, emphasizing a whole-person approach that integrates mind, body, and spirit. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs Krista Berlincourt and Danny Steiner, Kenshō combines scientific research with personalization technology to simplify holistic health care. The company offers an on-demand wellness service booking platform that connects users with verified wellness providers across various specialties, including acupuncture, massage, yoga, naturopathy, and meditation. By enabling individuals to easily find and book wellness professionals, Kenshō aims to support a balanced and healthy lifestyle without the need for in-person visits.

Alkeme Health

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2020 by Ryan Mundy, Alkeme Health is a digital health platform dedicated to promoting mental well-being within the Black community. It offers content from Black practitioners and experts in psychology and mindfulness, aiming to normalize mental health and address unaddressed issues such as intergenerational trauma and systemic racism.

Pandascore

Series A in 2020
PandaScore SAS, based in Paris, France, specializes in providing real-time data and statistics for the esports industry. Founded in 2015, the company develops an advanced application programming interface (API) that utilizes artificial intelligence to collect and normalize data from various reliable sources. This API offers comprehensive information on players, teams, matches, and tournaments across supported games. By analyzing video streams and other streaming platforms, PandaScore delivers thousands of data points every millisecond. Its services cater to a diverse clientele, including media organizations, professional esports teams, bookmakers, and fantasy app developers, all seeking accurate and timely esports data to enhance their projects and decision-making processes.

StreamLayer

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, StreamLayer develops an interactive viewing platform for over-the-top (OTT) platforms and mobile video services. Its platform transforms traditional video streaming experiences by incorporating real-time engagement elements such as live chats, polls, and quizzes, providing valuable analytics on audience behavior to help media distributors tailor content strategies.

Stadium Live

Seed Round in 2020
Stadium Live is a Toronto-based developer of a sports entertainment platform for the next generation of sports and esports fans. The platform builds a digital universe at the intersection of sports and culture, enabling fans to follow live scores, engage with sporting events remotely with friends, and participate in play, earn, and shop experiences around sports and culture. The ecosystem also includes a sports community platform that creates a virtual space where fans can hang out, express individuality, and buy and earn digital collectibles, aiming to become a go-to destination for contemporary sports and culture fans.

PickUp

Seed Round in 2020
Our mission is to quantify the sports fans' opinions wherever the conversation is happening — whether that's on a local sports blog, around a tv screen, or in a slack channel. Our conversational props are sourced from the discussions happening across the digital universe (Twitter, news media, subreddit channels, fan message boards, etc.) brought to life using our technology, and distributed via our API. Fans earn points whenever their pick is correct - points get redeemed for prizes in our marketplace from top brands they love.

Hammerhead

Series A in 2020
Hammerhead is a company focused on enhancing the cycling experience through innovative technology. It has developed an intelligent navigation device tailored for cyclists, which guides users along safe bicycle routes. The device features an efficient screen and integrated cellular connectivity, providing route maps and advanced navigation capabilities. This technology allows cyclists to create and explore new routes, build and follow personalized training plans, and share their rides with friends, all from a single device. Hammerhead aims to empower cyclists to reach their athletic potential and improve their overall riding experiences.

Rupie Network

Seed Round in 2020
Rupie is an AI-driven platform connecting video game developers with vetted talent for project-based work. It provides accurate cost and time projections, facilitates negotiations, and handles administrative tasks, allowing developers to focus on creating games.

Phenix

Series A in 2020
Phenix specializes in real-time video streaming solutions, offering an end-to-end service with less than half a second latency. It enables content creators to deliver interactive media experiences across various industries such as sports, esports, and entertainment.

Alembic

Seed Round in 2020
Alembic develops AI-driven software that predicts revenue and return on investment (ROI) from marketing activities. It analyzes complex data to provide actionable insights for Fortune 200 companies and top brands, helping them optimize their digital advertising strategies.

Repeat

Seed Round in 2019
Repeat is the leading esports tournament platform that has hosted over 80,000 tournaments and more than 100 million games in leading titles like Fortnite, Call of Duty and League of Legends. We have built proprietary asynchronous "always-on" tournaments, which are one-click to play, automated, and can scale to more than a hundred thousand players, instantly, while other platforms max out at a few hundred.

Upcomer

Seed Round in 2019
Upcomer is an innovative platform dedicated to connecting esports fans worldwide. It offers engaging content, news updates, and community forums for various PC, mobile, and console games.

Workforce Athletics

Seed Round in 2019
Workforce Athletics, Inc. is a sports company based in Oakland, California, that aims to transform corporate culture through engaging sports experiences. Founded in 2016, the company offers employees a pro-like league experience that includes professional coaching, custom jerseys, and action photography. By focusing on team sports, Workforce Athletics promotes diversity and inclusion within the workplace, empowering employee-athletes to connect and collaborate in a dynamic environment. The company's mission centers on delivering impactful sports experiences that foster teamwork and enhance corporate culture.

Hammerhead

Seed Round in 2019
Hammerhead is a company focused on enhancing the cycling experience through innovative technology. It has developed an intelligent navigation device tailored for cyclists, which guides users along safe bicycle routes. The device features an efficient screen and integrated cellular connectivity, providing route maps and advanced navigation capabilities. This technology allows cyclists to create and explore new routes, build and follow personalized training plans, and share their rides with friends, all from a single device. Hammerhead aims to empower cyclists to reach their athletic potential and improve their overall riding experiences.

StreamLayer

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, StreamLayer develops an interactive viewing platform for over-the-top (OTT) platforms and mobile video services. Its platform transforms traditional video streaming experiences by incorporating real-time engagement elements such as live chats, polls, and quizzes, providing valuable analytics on audience behavior to help media distributors tailor content strategies.

ASENSEI

Seed Round in 2018
Asensei, Inc. is a company that creates innovative apparel equipped with sensors to monitor posture and movement, offering real-time feedback to enhance athletic performance. Founded in 2014 and based in Greenbrae, California, Asensei's technology acts as a virtual coaching assistant, guiding users in their practice and tracking their progress over time. The mobile application associated with the smart sportswear provides personalized coaching content, empowering athletes to improve their skills and unlock their potential. This approach combines advanced technology with a focus on individual performance, making it a valuable tool for both instructors and athletes.

Anglr

Series A in 2018
Anglr is a company that operates within the sportfishing industry, leveraging technology to enhance the fishing experience. It offers a comprehensive fishing application that serves as a digital logbook, allowing anglers to track and record vital details of their fishing adventures, such as cast locations, bait used, weather conditions, and the number of catches. Alongside this application, Anglr provides a suite of connected Internet of Things devices that complement the app, creating a seamless ecosystem for users. This platform not only enables anglers to document their fishing stats and memories but also fosters a social network where they can share experiences, compare results, and prepare for future outings. Overall, Anglr aims to enrich the enjoyment of fishing by combining technology with the tradition of the sport.

Phenix

Series A in 2017
Phenix specializes in real-time video streaming solutions, offering an end-to-end service with less than half a second latency. It enables content creators to deliver interactive media experiences across various industries such as sports, esports, and entertainment.

SteadyMed Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2012
SteadyMed Therapeutics, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapeutic product candidates. Based in San Ramon, California, with a research and development center in Rehovot, Israel, the company offers a unique delivery platform known as PatchPump, which is a customizable, pre-filled, and pre-programmed disposable device designed for large volume and viscous formulations. Among its key products is Trevyent, a single-use PatchPump pre-filled with treprostinil for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension. SteadyMed also develops SMT-201 for the subcutaneous delivery of Ketorolac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, and SMT-301 to deliver bupivacaine directly into surgical wound areas for localized pain relief. The company's innovative approach aims to enhance the delivery of injectable therapeutic drugs, addressing various medical needs such as pain management and chronic conditions.

Active Network

Series F in 2008
Active Network is a leading provider of software solutions for activity and event management, facilitating connections between participants and organizers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Plano, Texas, the company offers a comprehensive SaaS platform that enables efficient registration, secure payment processing, and data-driven insights to enhance participation and streamline administration. Active Network serves over 27,000 organizers and engages more than 13 million participants globally through its extensive marketplace for activities and events. The company hosts a vast directory of sports and recreational activities, making it easy for users to discover and register for various events, from races to team sports. In addition to registration services, Active Network provides online training tools, community engagement features, and a membership program that offers discounts on sports-related expenses. Its innovative solutions are designed to empower organizations, strengthen communities, and promote a more active lifestyle.

Accumetrics

Series D in 2008
Accumetrics is a privately-held company based in San Diego, California, that specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of the VerifyNow System, a suite of assays designed to assess platelet function. Founded in 1996, Accumetrics initially sold to Radiometer in 2000, but was repurchased by its management and investors in 2003. The VerifyNow System allows for the measurement of individual responses to various antiplatelet agents, providing critical diagnostic instrumentation and test kits that support clinicians in personalizing antiplatelet therapy for improved patient outcomes.

Verax Biomedical

Series E in 2007
Verax Biomedical, Incorporated is a medical products company headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, established in 1999. The company specializes in developing rapid tests for detecting bacterial contaminants in blood cells and tissues intended for transplantation and cellular therapies. Recognizing the unique challenges posed by bacterial contamination—especially since bacteria can multiply in storage conditions, leading to significant risks during transfusions and transplants—Verax Biomedical has created innovative solutions to address this critical health concern. Its product line includes platelet and red cell pan genera detection tests that identify common antigens present on both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. By enabling blood banks to detect bacterial contamination effectively, Verax Biomedical plays an essential role in enhancing the safety of blood transfusions and transplants.

Silver Creek Systems

Series C in 2007
Silver Creek Systems, Inc. specializes in automated data mastering solutions, focusing on data consolidation and management for various industries, including retail, manufacturing, and healthcare. The company offers the DataLens System, which standardizes, enriches, matches, and repurposes product data from diverse sources. Additionally, it provides data service applications that apply business rules to data integration tasks, along with a semantics-based approach to identify key information. Silver Creek Systems also delivers IT solutions, including automated data services for product data, which enhance data quality, governance, and integration. Its offerings support business intelligence applications, supply-chain integration, and automation for information supply chains. Founded in 1997 and based in Westminster, Colorado, Silver Creek Systems operates as a subsidiary of Oracle Corp.

Active Network

Series E in 2007
Active Network is a leading provider of software solutions for activity and event management, facilitating connections between participants and organizers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Plano, Texas, the company offers a comprehensive SaaS platform that enables efficient registration, secure payment processing, and data-driven insights to enhance participation and streamline administration. Active Network serves over 27,000 organizers and engages more than 13 million participants globally through its extensive marketplace for activities and events. The company hosts a vast directory of sports and recreational activities, making it easy for users to discover and register for various events, from races to team sports. In addition to registration services, Active Network provides online training tools, community engagement features, and a membership program that offers discounts on sports-related expenses. Its innovative solutions are designed to empower organizations, strengthen communities, and promote a more active lifestyle.

Active Network

Series D in 2006
Active Network is a leading provider of software solutions for activity and event management, facilitating connections between participants and organizers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Plano, Texas, the company offers a comprehensive SaaS platform that enables efficient registration, secure payment processing, and data-driven insights to enhance participation and streamline administration. Active Network serves over 27,000 organizers and engages more than 13 million participants globally through its extensive marketplace for activities and events. The company hosts a vast directory of sports and recreational activities, making it easy for users to discover and register for various events, from races to team sports. In addition to registration services, Active Network provides online training tools, community engagement features, and a membership program that offers discounts on sports-related expenses. Its innovative solutions are designed to empower organizations, strengthen communities, and promote a more active lifestyle.

Firefly International Energy

Series B in 2006
Firefly International Energy is a developer and manufacturer of advanced lead-acid battery technologies, focusing primarily on carbon and graphite foam-based solutions. Launched as a spin-out from Caterpillar in May 2003, the company targets military and commercial industries with its innovative microcell foam-based battery technology. Firefly International Energy aims to enhance the performance and efficiency of lead-acid batteries, positioning itself as a key player in the energy storage sector.

Verax Biomedical

Series B in 2005
Verax Biomedical, Incorporated is a medical products company headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, established in 1999. The company specializes in developing rapid tests for detecting bacterial contaminants in blood cells and tissues intended for transplantation and cellular therapies. Recognizing the unique challenges posed by bacterial contamination—especially since bacteria can multiply in storage conditions, leading to significant risks during transfusions and transplants—Verax Biomedical has created innovative solutions to address this critical health concern. Its product line includes platelet and red cell pan genera detection tests that identify common antigens present on both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. By enabling blood banks to detect bacterial contamination effectively, Verax Biomedical plays an essential role in enhancing the safety of blood transfusions and transplants.

Silver Creek Systems

Series C in 2005
Silver Creek Systems, Inc. specializes in automated data mastering solutions, focusing on data consolidation and management for various industries, including retail, manufacturing, and healthcare. The company offers the DataLens System, which standardizes, enriches, matches, and repurposes product data from diverse sources. Additionally, it provides data service applications that apply business rules to data integration tasks, along with a semantics-based approach to identify key information. Silver Creek Systems also delivers IT solutions, including automated data services for product data, which enhance data quality, governance, and integration. Its offerings support business intelligence applications, supply-chain integration, and automation for information supply chains. Founded in 1997 and based in Westminster, Colorado, Silver Creek Systems operates as a subsidiary of Oracle Corp.

Firefly International Energy

Series A in 2004
Firefly International Energy is a developer and manufacturer of advanced lead-acid battery technologies, focusing primarily on carbon and graphite foam-based solutions. Launched as a spin-out from Caterpillar in May 2003, the company targets military and commercial industries with its innovative microcell foam-based battery technology. Firefly International Energy aims to enhance the performance and efficiency of lead-acid batteries, positioning itself as a key player in the energy storage sector.

Accumetrics

Series B in 2004
Accumetrics is a privately-held company based in San Diego, California, that specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of the VerifyNow System, a suite of assays designed to assess platelet function. Founded in 1996, Accumetrics initially sold to Radiometer in 2000, but was repurchased by its management and investors in 2003. The VerifyNow System allows for the measurement of individual responses to various antiplatelet agents, providing critical diagnostic instrumentation and test kits that support clinicians in personalizing antiplatelet therapy for improved patient outcomes.

Mezzia

Series C in 2004
Mezzia Inc., established in 1999 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, specializes in developing on-demand capital expenditure management solutions tailored to the healthcare industry. Their web-based platform streamlines the entire capital cycle, from planning and budgeting to spending and reporting, enabling healthcare organizations to efficiently manage their facilities' assets and capital projects.

Rubicon Technology

Venture Round in 2002
Rubicon Technology, Inc. is a materials provider specializing in monocrystalline sapphire for optical and industrial applications. The company develops, manufactures, and sells a variety of sapphire products, including round and rectangular windows, wafers, domes, tubes, and rods, catering to diverse markets such as defense, aerospace, specialty lighting, instrumentation, sensors, and semiconductor equipment. Rubicon's products include sapphire substrates and optical windows, with offerings ranging from two to eight-inch wafers utilized in light-emitting diodes, blue laser diodes, and radio frequency integrated circuits. The company operates from its facility in Bensenville, Illinois, and markets its products through a direct sales force across North America, Europe, and Asia. Its customer base includes defense subcontractors, industrial manufacturers, fabricators, and semiconductor device manufacturers. Founded in 2001, Rubicon Technology has established itself as a key player in the sapphire materials sector.

Sarvega

Series A in 2001
Sarvega provides XML-based security, routing, processing, and web service solutions. The company’s products include Guardian Security Gateway which delivers firewall capabilities by detecting and protecting against XML web services denial-of-service (DoS) or service misuse threats and Guardian Security Accelerator that provides orders-of-magnitude acceleration for XML digital signatures signing and verification, encryption, and decryption. It also offers Context Router that offers content-level security and flow-control as well as Speedway Accelerator which is an Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT) acceleration product. In addition, Sarvega offers consulting, deployment, maintenance, project management, training, and support services. It caters to financial services, telecommunication carriers, healthcare, manufacturing, and government agencies. It has strategic partnerships with IBM, Lucent Technologies, Fujitsu, and AmberPoint and its clients include EDS, Practical Law, 3Com, Fujitsu, and Access Community Health Network. Sarvega was founded in 2000 and is based in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.

Mezzia

Series B in 2001
Mezzia Inc., established in 1999 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, specializes in developing on-demand capital expenditure management solutions tailored to the healthcare industry. Their web-based platform streamlines the entire capital cycle, from planning and budgeting to spending and reporting, enabling healthcare organizations to efficiently manage their facilities' assets and capital projects.

Corona Optical Systems

Series A in 2001
Corona Optical Systems is a Midwest-based high-technology company headquartered in Lombard, Illinois, with additional facilities in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and San Jose, California. Established in February 2000, the company specializes in the development and manufacture of high-speed optoelectronic components and subsystems designed for carrier-class equipment. Corona's product offerings include parallel optical modules that are essential for switching and routing equipment, positioning the company as a key player in the optoelectronics sector. As a privately held entity, Corona has successfully secured venture capital funding to support its growth and innovation in the industry.

Data TV Networks

Venture Round in 2001
Data TV Networks is a web-based engine that provides services enabling realtors to deliver information to homebuyers.

Cognitive Concepts

Series B in 2000
Cognitive Concepts offers a variety of services to schools and districts interested in instructional strategies specifically designed for english learners, including training, district support, translations, and curriculum development. They engaged in custom curriculum development, campus-specific training, classroom coaching, and educational events.

EthnicGrocer.com

Series C in 2000
EthnicGrocer.com

iLink Global

Venture Round in 2000
iLink Global offers specialized recruitment solutions to various industries such as architecture, engineering, energy, automation, and telecommunication sectors. They provide contract, contract-to-direct, and direct hire staffing services tailored to these industries' unique needs. Additionally, iLink Global operates an eLogistics platform that facilitates international shipping for e-commerce companies and online shoppers. This platform offers real-time shipment pricing, cost estimation, tracking services, and carrier-neutral solutions, ensuring efficient transportation of goods globally. Established in 1999, the company is headquartered in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

MST Analytics

Venture Round in 1999
MST Analytics sells products to the semiconductor manufacturing industry.

LeagueLink

Venture Round in 1999
LeagueLink, founded in 1999 and based in Westminster, Colorado, specializes in providing web-based league administration tools tailored for the sports market. The company focuses on simplifying the management of sports leagues and enhancing the overall experience for participants. Its innovative software is designed for league administrators and includes community features for athletes, making it accessible and user-friendly. By offering these powerful tools free of charge to both leagues and participants, LeagueLink aims to foster engagement and enjoyment in sports activities.
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