Kepha Partners

Kepha Partners, established in 2006 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, is a private equity firm specializing in early-stage venture capital. They focus on pre-seed, seed, and Series A investments, primarily in the technology sector, with a particular interest in software and commercial services companies based in the United States. The firm, known for its "venture building" approach, aims to be the first choice for entrepreneurs seeking investment, aggressively creating long-term shareholder value, and setting a new standard for value-added support. Kepha Partners seeks out entrepreneurs with disruptive ideas and recruits executives who are committed to leading teams and challenging incumbents.

Eric Hjerpe

Partner

Jo Tango

Founder and Partner

Josephat Tango

Founder and Partner

55 past transactions

Later

Series B in 2018
Later is a social and influencer marketing service that provides a comprehensive social media management platform, including a first-to-market link-in-bio tool. Established in 2014, Later has evolved from its origins as Mavrck, an influencer marketing solution, into a unified business aimed at empowering creativity and facilitating monetization through social media. The company partners with major social platforms such as Meta, TikTok, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Pinterest to enable seamless integrations. Later’s platform allows social media managers, influencer managers, and creators to collaborate effectively, producing high-performing content that enhances audience engagement and drives predictable return on investment. By focusing on authentic content creation and meaningful collaborations, Later aspires to build a robust community and support brands in achieving reliable performance and growth in a competitive digital landscape.

ClearGov

Venture Round in 2018
ClearGov Inc. is a financial transparency and budgeting platform dedicated to local governments and their residents, primarily serving communities in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Maynard, Massachusetts, ClearGov develops a Software-as-a-Service platform that transforms complex financial statements into interactive infographics. Its offerings include modules for financial forecasting, peer-to-peer financial benchmarking, collaborative budgeting, and enhanced public accountability. The platform is designed to streamline the budget process by automating workflows, increasing collaboration, and centralizing data, making it accessible and effective for local governments of all sizes. ClearGov's solutions empower municipalities to compare their spending with similar communities, fostering better decision-making and transparency. The company has gained recognition in the GovTech sector and has been acknowledged for its innovative culture and workplace environment.

Kemvi

Seed Round in 2017
Kemvi, Inc. is a developer of artificial general intelligence technology, focused on enhancing the B2B transaction ecosystem. Founded by a team from Columbia and MIT in 2012, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in San Francisco, California. Kemvi's flagship product, DeepGraph, is an analytic engine that learns about individuals, companies, and markets to streamline business interactions. It integrates with popular platforms such as Gmail and Outlook, allowing it to analyze deal histories, generate targeted messaging for potential buyers, and nurture leads until engagement occurs. The company has a strong background in addressing complex data challenges, having advised various government agencies and been recognized in prominent publications. As of 2017, Kemvi operates as a subsidiary of HubSpot, Inc.

ClearGov

Seed Round in 2017
ClearGov Inc. is a financial transparency and budgeting platform dedicated to local governments and their residents, primarily serving communities in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Maynard, Massachusetts, ClearGov develops a Software-as-a-Service platform that transforms complex financial statements into interactive infographics. Its offerings include modules for financial forecasting, peer-to-peer financial benchmarking, collaborative budgeting, and enhanced public accountability. The platform is designed to streamline the budget process by automating workflows, increasing collaboration, and centralizing data, making it accessible and effective for local governments of all sizes. ClearGov's solutions empower municipalities to compare their spending with similar communities, fostering better decision-making and transparency. The company has gained recognition in the GovTech sector and has been acknowledged for its innovative culture and workplace environment.

Apliant

Seed Round in 2016
Apliant Insurance Solutions Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in developing an on-demand platform tailored for insurance agencies and carriers. Founded by professionals in insurance, technology, and marketing, Apliant aims to enhance local insurance distribution by providing agents with user-friendly tools to connect with consumers seeking insurance products. The platform serves as a comprehensive sales enablement application, offering various customer engagement tools that streamline workflows and empower agents to find and retain clients more effectively. Established in 2015, Apliant is focused on improving the efficiency of insurance agents, allowing them to expand their reach in both existing and new markets.

Paradigm4

Series A in 2015
Paradigm4 Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of advanced analytics software for handling large and complex data sets. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, and founded in 2009, the company provides its proprietary platform, SciDB, designed to facilitate the analysis of diverse data types, including genomic, clinical, financial, and sensor data. Paradigm4's innovative technology is utilized by prominent organizations in various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and finance, to conduct collaborative and reproducible research. The company's solutions enable data scientists, bioinformaticians, and researchers to address challenging analytical questions and optimize data management processes, thereby accelerating the development of new medicines and advancing scientific discovery.

Later

Series A in 2015
Later is a social and influencer marketing service that provides a comprehensive social media management platform, including a first-to-market link-in-bio tool. Established in 2014, Later has evolved from its origins as Mavrck, an influencer marketing solution, into a unified business aimed at empowering creativity and facilitating monetization through social media. The company partners with major social platforms such as Meta, TikTok, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Pinterest to enable seamless integrations. Later’s platform allows social media managers, influencer managers, and creators to collaborate effectively, producing high-performing content that enhances audience engagement and drives predictable return on investment. By focusing on authentic content creation and meaningful collaborations, Later aspires to build a robust community and support brands in achieving reliable performance and growth in a competitive digital landscape.

Volt Active Data

Venture Round in 2015
Volt Active Data is a technology company that specializes in an in-memory database platform designed to enhance application performance at the intersection of 5G, IoT, and edge computing. The platform enables organizations to process unlimited data streams and make real-time, data-driven decisions, facilitating rapid analytics on fast-moving information. By supporting ultra-low latency service level agreements, Volt Active Data empowers businesses to engage in real-time decision-making and optimize personalized interactions, ultimately enhancing business value. The company, formerly known as VoltDB, rebranded in February 2022 to reflect its focus on delivering streamlined and scalable data solutions.

Adored

Seed Round in 2015
Adored, Inc. is a company based in Manchester, New Hampshire, that offers a mobile loyalty experience platform designed for restaurants, bars, coffee shops, ski resorts, and various attractions. The Adored app utilizes iBeacon indoor location technology to automatically reward customers, fostering stronger relationships between users and the businesses they frequent. By enhancing customer experiences and providing automatic loyalty rewards, Adored aims to increase customer visitation and encourage brand loyalty. The application has been downloaded over 10,000 times and is actively used in numerous locations, allowing businesses to attract new customers and retain existing ones. Founded in 2014, Adored is committed to transforming customer interactions into meaningful experiences that enhance brand value.

Linkable Networks

Venture Round in 2015
Linkable Networks is a company that offers a digital shopper attribution platform designed to enhance consumer engagement and retention. The platform utilizes Software as a Service (SaaS) technology to transform advertisements from various media—such as online, mobile, email, print, and radio—into linkable savings offers connected to consumers' credit or debit cards. This innovation allows retailers and brands to automatically measure and aggregate consumer purchases across national retailers. By doing so, Linkable Networks enables loyalty companies to effectively reward and track consumer spending, ultimately fostering a more interactive shopping experience.

NorthPage

Venture Round in 2015
NorthPage Inc. is a technology company that offers a cloud-based digital marketing optimization platform designed to enhance the performance of enterprise marketing organizations. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Southbury, Connecticut, NorthPage provides tools for frictionless performance benchmarking, competitive analysis, and best-practice guidance. Its platform leverages cognitive marketing analytics and algorithmic approaches to analyze and optimize various digital marketing programs, including websites, e-commerce sites, mobile marketing, social media, search engine marketing, content marketing, and e-retail initiatives. The company caters to a diverse range of sectors, including retail, financial services, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, and technology, enabling marketers to gain data-driven insights and actionable recommendations to improve customer journeys, user experiences, and overall engagement.

Shareaholic

Series A in 2014
Shareaholic, Inc. is a Boston-based company that offers a content amplification platform designed to enhance audience engagement and loyalty for marketers, publishers, and website owners. Founded in 2008, the platform enables users to personalize content discovery and sharing, thereby increasing page views, user engagement, and time spent on their sites. Shareaholic's software leverages big data to provide actionable insights into content performance and user interactions, allowing businesses to effectively promote their content across various social media channels. With over 300,000 websites utilizing its services, Shareaholic aims to assist clients in driving traffic, conversions, and overall online success through tailored experiences and calls to action.

Triblio

Seed Round in 2014
Triblio, Inc. is a developer of account-based marketing (ABM) software that facilitates effective content marketing strategies aimed at enhancing engagement with target accounts. Founded in 2013 and based in Reston, Virginia, the company offers a range of tools designed for audience management, account-based advertising, web personalization, and sales activation. Triblio's software enables marketers to create customized ABM campaigns by segmenting accounts based on various criteria, such as product interest and funnel stage, while also unifying messaging across corporate channels. The platform aids in identifying purchase intent and behavioral insights related to both known and unknown stakeholders, ultimately accelerating the buyer's journey and improving sales conversions. Triblio operates as a subsidiary of IDG Communications, Inc. as of June 2020.

Volt Active Data

Series B in 2014
Volt Active Data is a technology company that specializes in an in-memory database platform designed to enhance application performance at the intersection of 5G, IoT, and edge computing. The platform enables organizations to process unlimited data streams and make real-time, data-driven decisions, facilitating rapid analytics on fast-moving information. By supporting ultra-low latency service level agreements, Volt Active Data empowers businesses to engage in real-time decision-making and optimize personalized interactions, ultimately enhancing business value. The company, formerly known as VoltDB, rebranded in February 2022 to reflect its focus on delivering streamlined and scalable data solutions.

NorthPage

Venture Round in 2013
NorthPage Inc. is a technology company that offers a cloud-based digital marketing optimization platform designed to enhance the performance of enterprise marketing organizations. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Southbury, Connecticut, NorthPage provides tools for frictionless performance benchmarking, competitive analysis, and best-practice guidance. Its platform leverages cognitive marketing analytics and algorithmic approaches to analyze and optimize various digital marketing programs, including websites, e-commerce sites, mobile marketing, social media, search engine marketing, content marketing, and e-retail initiatives. The company caters to a diverse range of sectors, including retail, financial services, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, and technology, enabling marketers to gain data-driven insights and actionable recommendations to improve customer journeys, user experiences, and overall engagement.

HapYak Interactive Video

Seed Round in 2012
HapYak Interactive Video is a company that specializes in developing a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform aimed at enhancing video interactivity and user engagement. The platform transforms traditional video viewing from a passive experience into an active one, allowing users to engage with content through comments, insights, and personal reflections. By doing so, HapYak enables organizations to measure online participation effectively and facilitates deeper user interaction with videos. The company's mission is to redefine social video sharing, creating an experience that mirrors in-person interactions, thus enhancing the overall impact and monetization potential of video content.

Linkable Networks

Series A in 2012
Linkable Networks is a company that offers a digital shopper attribution platform designed to enhance consumer engagement and retention. The platform utilizes Software as a Service (SaaS) technology to transform advertisements from various media—such as online, mobile, email, print, and radio—into linkable savings offers connected to consumers' credit or debit cards. This innovation allows retailers and brands to automatically measure and aggregate consumer purchases across national retailers. By doing so, Linkable Networks enables loyalty companies to effectively reward and track consumer spending, ultimately fostering a more interactive shopping experience.

OwnerIQ

Venture Round in 2012
OwnerIQ, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in online advertising solutions, facilitating connections between brands and retailers through the use of second-party data. Founded in 2006, the company provides a comprehensive data management platform known as CoEx, which allows retailers to leverage their data assets to create a robust digital marketing infrastructure that generates significant advertising revenue across multiple channels. For brands, OwnerIQ offers a centralized platform enabling retailers to access their data for co-branded advertising campaigns, thereby enhancing sell-through rates. Additionally, the platform supports e-commerce partners in monetizing their data assets through advertising revenue or credits. Formerly known as Most Effective Media, Inc., OwnerIQ has expanded its presence with offices in key cities including New York, Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, and Santa Monica. As of October 2019, OwnerIQ operates as a subsidiary of Inmar, Inc.

Shareaholic

Series A in 2012
Shareaholic, Inc. is a Boston-based company that offers a content amplification platform designed to enhance audience engagement and loyalty for marketers, publishers, and website owners. Founded in 2008, the platform enables users to personalize content discovery and sharing, thereby increasing page views, user engagement, and time spent on their sites. Shareaholic's software leverages big data to provide actionable insights into content performance and user interactions, allowing businesses to effectively promote their content across various social media channels. With over 300,000 websites utilizing its services, Shareaholic aims to assist clients in driving traffic, conversions, and overall online success through tailored experiences and calls to action.

Volt Active Data

Series A in 2012
Volt Active Data is a technology company that specializes in an in-memory database platform designed to enhance application performance at the intersection of 5G, IoT, and edge computing. The platform enables organizations to process unlimited data streams and make real-time, data-driven decisions, facilitating rapid analytics on fast-moving information. By supporting ultra-low latency service level agreements, Volt Active Data empowers businesses to engage in real-time decision-making and optimize personalized interactions, ultimately enhancing business value. The company, formerly known as VoltDB, rebranded in February 2022 to reflect its focus on delivering streamlined and scalable data solutions.

Boundless Immigration

Series A in 2012
Boundless Immigration is a Seattle-based company founded in 2017 that focuses on simplifying the immigration process for individuals, families, and businesses. It offers an innovative platform that empowers users to navigate the complexities of the immigration system with confidence and ease. By providing expert legal guidance and personalized support, Boundless ensures that clients have access to the necessary tools and information for their immigration journey. The company's commitment to affordability and accessibility allows users to connect with immigration lawyers and file their applications online, streamlining what can often be a challenging experience.

Cloze

Seed Round in 2012
Cloze, Inc. is a relationship management platform based in Wellesley, Massachusetts, founded in 2012. The company offers a solution that consolidates email, business connections, social networks, and address books into a single, organized view. By automatically integrating data from various applications, Cloze keeps users' address books up-to-date and organizes their professional relationships without requiring manual data entry. The platform tracks interactions such as emails, phone calls, meetings, and shared documents, providing users with a comprehensive history of their communications. Additionally, Cloze employs advanced data science to highlight important contacts, reminding users to engage with them and maintain their relationships. This streamlined approach enables professionals to efficiently manage their networks and enhance their connectivity with clients and partners.

Azuki Systems

Venture Round in 2012
Azuki Systems is a provider of optimized multi-screen video technology services, focusing on delivering high-quality over-the-top (OTT) video experiences. The company operates a web-based platform designed to assist service providers, mobile operators, and media brands in leveraging OTT delivery while ensuring superior user experience, robust content protection, scalability, and reliability. Azuki Systems has developed a managed video delivery solution that addresses the unique challenges of mobile and OTT environments, making it a leader in the multi-screen video delivery sector. With a team of experienced leaders, engineers, and designers, Azuki prioritizes innovation and customer-centric solutions, catering specifically to the needs of cable operators, IPTV providers, and content owners. The company is dedicated to advancing the capabilities of multi-screen video delivery, positioning itself as a trusted partner for businesses aiming to enhance their video services.

On The Spot Systems

Seed Round in 2012
On The Spot Systems specializes in the development of mobile applications designed to facilitate customer insights and feedback collection for businesses. Its flagship product, Survey On The Spot™, empowers service-oriented organizations to capture real-time feedback from customers and employees using smartphones and tablets. The application allows users to gather information through surveys that include features for on-site insights, such as photos and text commentary. Additionally, the system offers tools for service alerts, digital coupons, and rewards, along with automated reporting capabilities via the web, enabling organizations to enhance their marketing efforts and improve service quality efficiently.

Paradigm4

Seed Round in 2011
Paradigm4 Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of advanced analytics software for handling large and complex data sets. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, and founded in 2009, the company provides its proprietary platform, SciDB, designed to facilitate the analysis of diverse data types, including genomic, clinical, financial, and sensor data. Paradigm4's innovative technology is utilized by prominent organizations in various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and finance, to conduct collaborative and reproducible research. The company's solutions enable data scientists, bioinformaticians, and researchers to address challenging analytical questions and optimize data management processes, thereby accelerating the development of new medicines and advancing scientific discovery.

OwnerIQ

Venture Round in 2011
OwnerIQ, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in online advertising solutions, facilitating connections between brands and retailers through the use of second-party data. Founded in 2006, the company provides a comprehensive data management platform known as CoEx, which allows retailers to leverage their data assets to create a robust digital marketing infrastructure that generates significant advertising revenue across multiple channels. For brands, OwnerIQ offers a centralized platform enabling retailers to access their data for co-branded advertising campaigns, thereby enhancing sell-through rates. Additionally, the platform supports e-commerce partners in monetizing their data assets through advertising revenue or credits. Formerly known as Most Effective Media, Inc., OwnerIQ has expanded its presence with offices in key cities including New York, Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, and Santa Monica. As of October 2019, OwnerIQ operates as a subsidiary of Inmar, Inc.

Boundless Immigration

Seed Round in 2011
Boundless Immigration is a Seattle-based company founded in 2017 that focuses on simplifying the immigration process for individuals, families, and businesses. It offers an innovative platform that empowers users to navigate the complexities of the immigration system with confidence and ease. By providing expert legal guidance and personalized support, Boundless ensures that clients have access to the necessary tools and information for their immigration journey. The company's commitment to affordability and accessibility allows users to connect with immigration lawyers and file their applications online, streamlining what can often be a challenging experience.

Linkable Networks

Series A in 2011
Linkable Networks is a company that offers a digital shopper attribution platform designed to enhance consumer engagement and retention. The platform utilizes Software as a Service (SaaS) technology to transform advertisements from various media—such as online, mobile, email, print, and radio—into linkable savings offers connected to consumers' credit or debit cards. This innovation allows retailers and brands to automatically measure and aggregate consumer purchases across national retailers. By doing so, Linkable Networks enables loyalty companies to effectively reward and track consumer spending, ultimately fostering a more interactive shopping experience.

Azuki Systems

Venture Round in 2010
Azuki Systems is a provider of optimized multi-screen video technology services, focusing on delivering high-quality over-the-top (OTT) video experiences. The company operates a web-based platform designed to assist service providers, mobile operators, and media brands in leveraging OTT delivery while ensuring superior user experience, robust content protection, scalability, and reliability. Azuki Systems has developed a managed video delivery solution that addresses the unique challenges of mobile and OTT environments, making it a leader in the multi-screen video delivery sector. With a team of experienced leaders, engineers, and designers, Azuki prioritizes innovation and customer-centric solutions, catering specifically to the needs of cable operators, IPTV providers, and content owners. The company is dedicated to advancing the capabilities of multi-screen video delivery, positioning itself as a trusted partner for businesses aiming to enhance their video services.

Goby

Series A in 2010
Goby is an online activity search engine and mobile application designed to help users discover engaging activities for their leisure time. The platform provides personalized recommendations across a wide range of interests, including hiking, museums, restaurants, live music, and outdoor recreation. Users can explore options for various occasions, whether seeking a romantic getaway, family-friendly outings, or unique experiences. By offering a comprehensive selection of activities, Goby aims to enhance the planning of adventures, making it easier for individuals and families to enjoy their free time.

AutoVirt

Venture Round in 2010
AutoVirt, Inc. develops and sells a software solution for assessing, migrating, and managing unstructured data stored on NAS devices and Windows file servers. AutoVirt is sold in three product editions: AutoAssess performs a thorough assessment of the file system; AutoMigrate combines assessment with fast, transparent data migration; and AutoManage enables ongoing storage optimization by combing a Global Namespace with a platform for assessing and moving data. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Nashua, New Hampshire.

Linkable Networks

Seed Round in 2010
Linkable Networks is a company that offers a digital shopper attribution platform designed to enhance consumer engagement and retention. The platform utilizes Software as a Service (SaaS) technology to transform advertisements from various media—such as online, mobile, email, print, and radio—into linkable savings offers connected to consumers' credit or debit cards. This innovation allows retailers and brands to automatically measure and aggregate consumer purchases across national retailers. By doing so, Linkable Networks enables loyalty companies to effectively reward and track consumer spending, ultimately fostering a more interactive shopping experience.

Volt Active Data

Series A in 2010
Volt Active Data is a technology company that specializes in an in-memory database platform designed to enhance application performance at the intersection of 5G, IoT, and edge computing. The platform enables organizations to process unlimited data streams and make real-time, data-driven decisions, facilitating rapid analytics on fast-moving information. By supporting ultra-low latency service level agreements, Volt Active Data empowers businesses to engage in real-time decision-making and optimize personalized interactions, ultimately enhancing business value. The company, formerly known as VoltDB, rebranded in February 2022 to reflect its focus on delivering streamlined and scalable data solutions.

Carbon Black

Venture Round in 2010
Carbon Black, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that offers advanced security solutions to clients in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company provides a comprehensive platform known as the Cb Predictive Security Cloud, which leverages big data and analytics to enhance endpoint security. Carbon Black's suite of products includes endpoint detection and response solutions, antivirus software, threat hunting services, and real-time security operations capabilities. Its offerings help organizations predict, prevent, detect, respond to, and remediate cyber threats, including malware and ransomware attacks. The company serves a diverse clientele, including security-focused enterprises, government agencies, and small to mid-sized organizations. In January 2016, Carbon Black changed its name from Bit9, Inc. and has since established itself as a leader in the cybersecurity industry, providing innovative solutions to protect critical systems and data. As of October 2019, Carbon Black operates as a subsidiary of VMware, Inc.

Azuki Systems

Series B in 2010
Azuki Systems is a provider of optimized multi-screen video technology services, focusing on delivering high-quality over-the-top (OTT) video experiences. The company operates a web-based platform designed to assist service providers, mobile operators, and media brands in leveraging OTT delivery while ensuring superior user experience, robust content protection, scalability, and reliability. Azuki Systems has developed a managed video delivery solution that addresses the unique challenges of mobile and OTT environments, making it a leader in the multi-screen video delivery sector. With a team of experienced leaders, engineers, and designers, Azuki prioritizes innovation and customer-centric solutions, catering specifically to the needs of cable operators, IPTV providers, and content owners. The company is dedicated to advancing the capabilities of multi-screen video delivery, positioning itself as a trusted partner for businesses aiming to enhance their video services.

OwnerIQ

Series C in 2009
OwnerIQ, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in online advertising solutions, facilitating connections between brands and retailers through the use of second-party data. Founded in 2006, the company provides a comprehensive data management platform known as CoEx, which allows retailers to leverage their data assets to create a robust digital marketing infrastructure that generates significant advertising revenue across multiple channels. For brands, OwnerIQ offers a centralized platform enabling retailers to access their data for co-branded advertising campaigns, thereby enhancing sell-through rates. Additionally, the platform supports e-commerce partners in monetizing their data assets through advertising revenue or credits. Formerly known as Most Effective Media, Inc., OwnerIQ has expanded its presence with offices in key cities including New York, Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, and Santa Monica. As of October 2019, OwnerIQ operates as a subsidiary of Inmar, Inc.

Azuki Systems

Venture Round in 2009
Azuki Systems is a provider of optimized multi-screen video technology services, focusing on delivering high-quality over-the-top (OTT) video experiences. The company operates a web-based platform designed to assist service providers, mobile operators, and media brands in leveraging OTT delivery while ensuring superior user experience, robust content protection, scalability, and reliability. Azuki Systems has developed a managed video delivery solution that addresses the unique challenges of mobile and OTT environments, making it a leader in the multi-screen video delivery sector. With a team of experienced leaders, engineers, and designers, Azuki prioritizes innovation and customer-centric solutions, catering specifically to the needs of cable operators, IPTV providers, and content owners. The company is dedicated to advancing the capabilities of multi-screen video delivery, positioning itself as a trusted partner for businesses aiming to enhance their video services.

Bluefin Labs

Seed Round in 2009
Bluefin Labs is a social TV analytics company that specializes in providing solutions to brand advertisers, advertising agencies, and television networks. Founded in 2008 and based in Cambridge, MA, with an additional office in New York, NY, the company leverages advanced technology and data analytics to connect social media commentary with the television shows and commercials viewed by audiences. This ability allows clients to access and analyze data at scale, enhancing their understanding of viewer engagement and advertising effectiveness. Grounded in extensive research in cognitive science and machine learning from the MIT Media Lab, Bluefin Labs was acquired by Twitter in 2013.

AutoVirt

Series B in 2008
AutoVirt, Inc. develops and sells a software solution for assessing, migrating, and managing unstructured data stored on NAS devices and Windows file servers. AutoVirt is sold in three product editions: AutoAssess performs a thorough assessment of the file system; AutoMigrate combines assessment with fast, transparent data migration; and AutoManage enables ongoing storage optimization by combing a Global Namespace with a platform for assessing and moving data. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Nashua, New Hampshire.

AutoVirt

Series A in 2008
AutoVirt, Inc. develops and sells a software solution for assessing, migrating, and managing unstructured data stored on NAS devices and Windows file servers. AutoVirt is sold in three product editions: AutoAssess performs a thorough assessment of the file system; AutoMigrate combines assessment with fast, transparent data migration; and AutoManage enables ongoing storage optimization by combing a Global Namespace with a platform for assessing and moving data. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Nashua, New Hampshire.

SimpleTuition

Seed Round in 2008
SimpleTuition deals with financial aid, private student loans, scholarships, textbooks and federal student loans for education.

Azuki Systems

Series A in 2007
Azuki Systems is a provider of optimized multi-screen video technology services, focusing on delivering high-quality over-the-top (OTT) video experiences. The company operates a web-based platform designed to assist service providers, mobile operators, and media brands in leveraging OTT delivery while ensuring superior user experience, robust content protection, scalability, and reliability. Azuki Systems has developed a managed video delivery solution that addresses the unique challenges of mobile and OTT environments, making it a leader in the multi-screen video delivery sector. With a team of experienced leaders, engineers, and designers, Azuki prioritizes innovation and customer-centric solutions, catering specifically to the needs of cable operators, IPTV providers, and content owners. The company is dedicated to advancing the capabilities of multi-screen video delivery, positioning itself as a trusted partner for businesses aiming to enhance their video services.

AutoVirt

Seed Round in 2007
AutoVirt, Inc. develops and sells a software solution for assessing, migrating, and managing unstructured data stored on NAS devices and Windows file servers. AutoVirt is sold in three product editions: AutoAssess performs a thorough assessment of the file system; AutoMigrate combines assessment with fast, transparent data migration; and AutoManage enables ongoing storage optimization by combing a Global Namespace with a platform for assessing and moving data. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Nashua, New Hampshire.

Vertica Systems

Venture Round in 2007
The core analytical platform within the Micro Focus software portfolio, Vertica is the Unified Analytics Platform, based on a massively scalable architecture with the broadest set of analytical capabilities and end-to-end in-database machine learning. Vertica enables many customers – from Philips to The Trade Desk to MassMutual to many others – to easily apply these powerful functions to the largest and most demanding analytical workloads, arming businesses and its customers with predictive business insights faster than any data analytical platform in the market. Vertica provides its Unified Analytics Platform across all major public clouds and on-premises data centers and integrates data in cloud object storage. The company was founded as Stonebraker Systems, Inc. in 2005 and changed its name to Vertica Systems, Inc. in May 2005. The company is headquartered in Billerica, Massachusetts. Vertica's user community has created a Google group. Email Address: vertica_users@googlegroups.com Home Page: http://groups.google.com/group/vertica_users?hl=en

VirtualLogix

Venture Round in 2006
VirtualLogix, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing and marketing virtualization software solutions tailored for connected devices and networks. Its flagship product, VirtualLogix VLX, is a versatile platform that enables embedded systems to run multiple heterogeneous operating systems and applications concurrently on shared hardware. The company offers various versions of VLX, including solutions for network infrastructure, mobile handsets, and embedded systems, as well as a graphical environment, VLX Developer, to assist users in configuring and optimizing their virtualized platforms. VirtualLogix's products are utilized in a range of applications, including 3G wireless handsets, multimedia IP devices, and switching equipment. The company serves a diverse clientele, including semiconductor companies, manufacturers, OEMs, and carriers across regions such as Europe, the United States, Japan, Korea, and China. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, VirtualLogix also maintains additional offices in Japan, Korea, and China.

SupplyWorks

Venture Round in 2006
SupplyWorks is a national provider of integrated facility maintenance solutions, specializing in a comprehensive range of products and services that enhance the performance, safety, and sustainability of various facilities across the United States. The company offers an extensive selection of items, including janitorial supplies, cleaning equipment, plumbing and electrical products, HVAC systems, and more. Catering to diverse sectors such as offices, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and hospitality, SupplyWorks employs facility maintenance experts who utilize proprietary programs to deliver customized solutions tailored to the specific needs of their clients. Through their commitment to quality and service, SupplyWorks aims to improve the overall image and functionality of the facilities they support.

ExaGrid

Venture Round in 2006
ExaGrid specializes in tiered backup storage solutions, featuring a distinctive disk-cache Landing Zone that facilitates rapid backups, restores, and instant virtual machine recoveries. The company's architecture includes a long-term retention repository that provides cost-effective storage for data over extended periods. With a scale-out design, ExaGrid's systems can integrate up to 32 appliances, allowing for seamless expansion while maintaining a consistent backup window, thus avoiding costly upgrades and obsolescence. The product line comprises seven appliance models, each capable of handling full backups and long-term retention. ExaGrid prioritizes security through its two-tiered backup storage approach, which includes a non-network-facing tier, delayed deletes, and immutable objects to safeguard against ransomware attacks. The largest configuration can accommodate up to 6 petabytes of data, positioning ExaGrid as a leader in backup storage capacity.

Performix Technologies

Venture Round in 2006
Performix Technologies is a provider of employee performance management software solutions. The company’ products include Performance Manager, which enables managers and supervisors to break free from spending hours on consolidating spreadsheets and reports from various systems by supplying a single and integrated performance scorecard; Evaluation Manager, which provides online evaluation forms, automated form routing with timers and reminders, questions, routings, and processes; and Development Manager, which automates the management of various assets in a single application. Performix Technologies serves telecommunications, finance, utilities, and retail and entertainment industries. It has strategic partnerships with IBM, BusinessObjects, and Active Endpoints. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Virtual Iron Software

Venture Round in 2006
Virtual Iron Software, Inc. specializes in providing enterprise-class software solutions for server virtualization and virtual infrastructure management. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, the company offers a platform designed for server consolidation, rapid provisioning, business continuity, workload management, and policy-based automation. Its virtualization manager serves as a centralized system for controlling and automating virtual resources, while virtualization services can be deployed on bare-metal and industry-standard servers without the need for extensive software installation or management. The platform also incorporates open-source virtualization based on a community-derived hypervisor, facilitating capacity management and development and testing processes. Virtual Iron Software was previously known as Katana Technology, Inc.

Streambase Systems

Venture Round in 2006
StreamBase Systems offers software enabling businesses to swiftly develop systems that analyze and respond to real-time streaming data, facilitating immediate decision-making. Their Event Processing Platform comprises a rapid application development environment (StreamBase Studio), a high-speed event server, and extensive connectivity options for both real-time and historical data. This platform is employed by investment banks, hedge funds, and government agencies to create applications that enhance revenue, reduce costs, and mitigate risk. The company is based in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Ask.com

Venture Round in 2006
Ask.com, established in 1996, is a leading global digital brand and top 10 U.S. website, serving over 100 million monthly users. Initially known as Ask Jeeves, it pioneered natural language search. In 2005, IAC acquired the company and rebranded it as Ask.com in 2006. In 2010, Ask.com reintroduced its question and answer (Q&A) platform, combining search technology with human responses to address complex or opinion-based queries. The company also launched a mobile application, downloaded over 3 million times. Ask.com's acquisitions of nRelate (2012) and About.com (2012) expanded its content offerings. Ask.com operates as a question answering-focused web search engine, delivering answers from the web and real people, with ads served by Google.

Fireclick

Venture Round in 2006
Fireclick is a wholly owned subsidiary of Digital River, Inc., specializing in web analytics technologies. The company offers a comprehensive solution that delivers real-time, actionable insights about online customers, enabling businesses to enhance their operational performance. By leveraging sophisticated data analytics, Fireclick helps organizations improve their marketing effectiveness, optimize user experiences, and drive increased site traffic, revenues, and profits.

Open Ratings

Seed Round in 2006
Open Ratings is a provider of supply risk management services aimed at helping companies mitigate risks associated with their supply chains. The company offers a range of solutions, including supply management tools, predictive alerts to identify potential issues, a collaborative research workspace for enhanced communication, supplier assessments to evaluate vendor performance, and supply base score carding to monitor and improve supplier relationships. By leveraging these services, Open Ratings enables businesses to make informed decisions and enhance the resilience of their supply chains.

Workhuman

Venture Round in 2006
Workhuman is a prominent provider of social recognition and employee engagement solutions. The company specializes in software-as-a-service that supports recognition and rewards programs for organizations worldwide. By integrating employee recognition with corporate goals and values, Workhuman enhances employee engagement and retention, fostering a positive workplace culture. Its innovative platform enables business leaders to effectively connect with their employees, adapting to the evolving dynamics of the workforce. Through its offerings, Workhuman aims to drive measurable improvements in employee satisfaction and organizational performance.

First Equity Limited

Seed Round in 1988
London-based stockbroking firm est. 1986, providing institutional and private clients access to public and private company funding rounds.
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