Kinetic Ventures

Kinetic Ventures, established in 1983, is a venture capital firm based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, with an additional office in Atlanta, Georgia. The company specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on communications, information technology, and power/clean technology sectors. It typically invests between $2 million and $10 million in U.S.-based companies, with a preference for a Board seat in portfolio companies. Kinetic Ventures exits investments primarily through IPOs or acquisitions. The firm has a proven track record of partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs to build industry-defining companies.

Nelson Chu

Managing Director

William Heflin

Managing Director

Sydney Shepherd

CFO

Jake Tarr

Managing Director

67 past transactions

Carputty

Venture Round in 2024
Carputty is a consumer automotive startup that specializes in providing straightforward car loan services. Founded in 2020 by Patrick Bayliss and Joshua Tatum, the company offers a flexible line of auto credit designed to simplify the financing process for customers. Utilizing a proprietary predictive valuation tool, Carputty helps clients understand the optimal times to buy and sell their vehicles, encouraging them to view their cars as valuable assets. This transparent and user-friendly approach allows customers to access auto loans with ease, whether for refinancing, purchasing, or leasing vehicles.

Carputty

Seed Round in 2021
Carputty is a consumer automotive startup that specializes in providing straightforward car loan services. Founded in 2020 by Patrick Bayliss and Joshua Tatum, the company offers a flexible line of auto credit designed to simplify the financing process for customers. Utilizing a proprietary predictive valuation tool, Carputty helps clients understand the optimal times to buy and sell their vehicles, encouraging them to view their cars as valuable assets. This transparent and user-friendly approach allows customers to access auto loans with ease, whether for refinancing, purchasing, or leasing vehicles.

Wisio

Seed Round in 2021
Wisio is a platform that connects social media creators and experts with their audiences through paid interactions. It allows followers to receive personalized video responses to their questions and requests, enhancing the creator-follower relationship. The platform is designed to help creators monetize their content while fostering deeper community engagement. By transforming social media influencers into service providers, Wisio enables fans to access guidance and services directly from their favorite creators. This approach not only helps creators build their online reputation but also provides a means for them to grow their businesses. Wisio's vision is to make all creators accessible to their followers, facilitating meaningful connections in the digital space.

Everyware

Series A in 2019
Everyware Inc. operates an online communication platform that combines two-way text messaging with payment processing services. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, with additional offices in San Francisco and Austin, the company specializes in creating personalized connections between businesses and their customers. Its platform features automated text reminders, quick reply templates, and tools for scheduling and managing appointments. By offering secure payment collection methods and smart payment integration, Everyware aims to enhance customer service and streamline operations, ultimately helping clients improve post-sale communication and increase profitability.

Kobiton

Series A in 2019
Kobiton, Inc. is a mobile testing platform founded in 2016 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with additional offices in San Francisco and Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. The company specializes in accelerating the delivery and testing of mobile applications by providing both manual and automated testing on real devices, either in the cloud or on-premise. Kobiton's platform enables mobile app developers to gain access to real iOS and Android devices, allowing them to execute manual or automated scripts and detect issues in real-time. The platform features an artificial intelligence-enabled scriptless testing environment, which helps businesses ensure their applications function correctly across various device models. By offering capabilities such as detailed activity logs and automation reports, Kobiton aims to enhance the overall mobile experience, reduce user application abandonment, improve quality, and shorten time-to-market for developers.

Kobiton

Seed Round in 2018
Kobiton, Inc. is a mobile testing platform founded in 2016 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with additional offices in San Francisco and Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. The company specializes in accelerating the delivery and testing of mobile applications by providing both manual and automated testing on real devices, either in the cloud or on-premise. Kobiton's platform enables mobile app developers to gain access to real iOS and Android devices, allowing them to execute manual or automated scripts and detect issues in real-time. The platform features an artificial intelligence-enabled scriptless testing environment, which helps businesses ensure their applications function correctly across various device models. By offering capabilities such as detailed activity logs and automation reports, Kobiton aims to enhance the overall mobile experience, reduce user application abandonment, improve quality, and shorten time-to-market for developers.

Optii

Series C in 2018
Optii, based in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in London and Brisbane, specializes in hotel operations solutions that enhance the efficiency of housekeeping and service delivery. The company utilizes advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, analytics, messaging, and mobility, to optimize operations and automate processes within hotels. By operating in real-time, Optii enables hotels to streamline their functions, reduce costs, and improve the overall guest experience without the need for significant capital investment or complicated integrations. Its software is utilized by a variety of hotels globally, including La Cantera Resort & Spa, The Don Cesar, Okada Manila Resort & Casino, Doma Hotels, and IHG, demonstrating its effectiveness in the hospitality industry.

Instant Financial

Series A in 2018
Instant Financial Inc. is a Canadian company that provides a mobile application enabling employees to access their earned wages immediately after their shifts. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Vancouver, with an additional office in Montreal, the company aims to enhance financial wellness for workers by offering fee-free earned wage access solutions. Through its platform, employees can request payments, check balances, and manage their finances, while employers can efficiently handle payment approvals and generate reports. By allowing workers to access their pay in real time, Instant Financial helps organizations improve employee retention and reduce absenteeism, ultimately promoting financial independence for employees. The company was formerly known as PayHero, Inc. until it rebranded in December 2016.

ThunderCore

Seed Round in 2018
ThunderCore operates a high-performance public blockchain compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). It employs a proprietary consensus protocol called PaLa, which addresses scalability challenges and enables rapid transaction processing at over 4,000 TPS with confirmation times under one second. The network's native currency, TT, facilitates secure and low-cost transactions, with gas fees costing less than a fraction of a cent. ThunderCore serves an international user base across over 190 countries, supporting decentralized applications (dApps) with enhanced security and scalability.

Vizbee

Venture Round in 2018
Vizbee Inc., founded in 2014 and based in New York, operates within the technology sector. The company specializes in integrating mobile and streaming devices into a cohesive application that enhances user experience at home. Vizbee transforms traditional mobile marketing channels into direct response pathways for television viewers, facilitating a more interactive and engaging viewing experience. Additionally, the company offers a solution called Homegraph, which automatically organizes connected streaming devices, thereby unifying user acquisition and retention across different devices.

STAQ

Venture Round in 2018
STAQ, Inc. is a New York-based company that provides an integration platform-as-a-service specifically for advertising technology. Founded in 2012, STAQ focuses on unifying the ad tech ecosystem by offering a reporting and integrations system that enables advertisers to access their campaign data and analytics across various technology partners. The platform automates the collection and centralization of revenue and inventory information, allowing users to create and merge data sets while applying complex decision-making processes. This functionality empowers clients to derive valuable insights, optimize their advertising efforts, and enhance overall business performance. STAQ was established by industry veterans with experience in leading ad tech firms.

Instant Financial

Seed Round in 2017
Instant Financial Inc. is a Canadian company that provides a mobile application enabling employees to access their earned wages immediately after their shifts. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Vancouver, with an additional office in Montreal, the company aims to enhance financial wellness for workers by offering fee-free earned wage access solutions. Through its platform, employees can request payments, check balances, and manage their finances, while employers can efficiently handle payment approvals and generate reports. By allowing workers to access their pay in real time, Instant Financial helps organizations improve employee retention and reduce absenteeism, ultimately promoting financial independence for employees. The company was formerly known as PayHero, Inc. until it rebranded in December 2016.

Cardlytics

Series G in 2017
Cardlytics, Inc. operates an advertising platform that integrates with the digital channels of financial institutions, including online and mobile banking, email, and real-time notifications, primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company partners with over 1,500 financial institutions, such as Bank of America and PNC, to enhance customer loyalty through banking rewards programs. Utilizing purchase-based intelligence, Cardlytics enables marketers to effectively identify, reach, and influence potential buyers while accurately measuring the impact of their marketing campaigns. The company's primary offering, the Cardlytics Direct solution, serves as a native advertising channel within banking platforms, allowing marketers to connect with consumers in a trusted environment. Additionally, Cardlytics provides other platform solutions that leverage purchase insights outside the banking context, further enhancing marketers' capabilities to engage with their target audience.

PlumSlice Labs

Venture Round in 2016
PlumSlice Labs, Inc. is a technology company that develops cloud-based web and mobile applications aimed at assisting retailers in managing and selling their products. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Miami and Ahmedabad, PlumSlice Labs offers a range of solutions including PlumSlice PIM, a repository for product content; PlumSlice DEVELOP, which tracks product pipeline statuses; and PlumSlice Product Platform, a comprehensive tool for real-time workflow management and analytics. The company also provides PlumSlice DROPSHIP, an e-commerce marketplace and dropship management solution, as well as a vendor portal for enhanced communication. Its applications are designed for various sectors within retail, including e-commerce, product merchandising, and supply chain management. By leveraging its innovative SaaS platform, PlumSlice Labs enables retailers to streamline their processes, enhance their marketing efforts, and accelerate product time-to-market.

STAQ

Venture Round in 2016
STAQ, Inc. is a New York-based company that provides an integration platform-as-a-service specifically for advertising technology. Founded in 2012, STAQ focuses on unifying the ad tech ecosystem by offering a reporting and integrations system that enables advertisers to access their campaign data and analytics across various technology partners. The platform automates the collection and centralization of revenue and inventory information, allowing users to create and merge data sets while applying complex decision-making processes. This functionality empowers clients to derive valuable insights, optimize their advertising efforts, and enhance overall business performance. STAQ was established by industry veterans with experience in leading ad tech firms.

Virtual Instruments

Venture Round in 2016
Virtual Instruments specializes in IT Infrastructure Performance Management across physical, virtual, and cloud environments. Founded in June 2008 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, the company focuses on enhancing the performance and availability of mission-critical applications for clients transitioning from traditional to virtualized and cloud systems. The firm serves a diverse range of industry-leading brands that operate in complex and performance-sensitive IT environments. Virtual Instruments is committed to delivering significant value through innovative technology and services, which has contributed to its rapid growth. The company's flagship platform, VirtualWisdom, is recognized for its effectiveness in managing infrastructure performance and ensuring optimal operational outcomes for its customers.

Predictix

Series B in 2016
Predictix LLC, established in 2005 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, specializes in providing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for retailers, wholesalers, and brands. Its suite of merchandising software aids in decision-making processes such as planning and allocation, assortment and space management, pricing and promotions, and forecasting and replenishment. Predictix offers these solutions via the web on a monthly subscription basis, with no hardware or software installation required. The company partners with Amazon Web Services, LogicBlox, 360pi, and Planalytics, and operates as a subsidiary of Infor (US), Inc.

Predictix

Series A in 2014
Predictix LLC, established in 2005 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, specializes in providing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for retailers, wholesalers, and brands. Its suite of merchandising software aids in decision-making processes such as planning and allocation, assortment and space management, pricing and promotions, and forecasting and replenishment. Predictix offers these solutions via the web on a monthly subscription basis, with no hardware or software installation required. The company partners with Amazon Web Services, LogicBlox, 360pi, and Planalytics, and operates as a subsidiary of Infor (US), Inc.

STAQ

Series A in 2014
STAQ, Inc. is a New York-based company that provides an integration platform-as-a-service specifically for advertising technology. Founded in 2012, STAQ focuses on unifying the ad tech ecosystem by offering a reporting and integrations system that enables advertisers to access their campaign data and analytics across various technology partners. The platform automates the collection and centralization of revenue and inventory information, allowing users to create and merge data sets while applying complex decision-making processes. This functionality empowers clients to derive valuable insights, optimize their advertising efforts, and enhance overall business performance. STAQ was established by industry veterans with experience in leading ad tech firms.

AnyPresence

Series B in 2014
AnyPresence is an enterprise platform focused on streamlining the mobile-enabling process for businesses. It allows organizations to quickly assemble and deploy backend servers and mobile applications for iOS, Android, and HTML5, all while providing 100% native, portable source code. The platform features a patent-pending technology that facilitates the generation of sample mobile apps directly from API management portals, enhancing app adoption and reducing time-to-market for applications that utilize company data and services. Additionally, AnyPresence supports the development of APIs and cross-platform applications within a cloud-based environment, ensuring adherence to IT governance and best practices. Its user-friendly design offers flexibility for source code-level customization and options for on-premise hosting, making it suitable for various enterprise needs.

Altierre

Venture Round in 2014
Altierre Corp. is a technology company specializing in wireless solutions, including chips, displays, sensors, systems, and software. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with a sales office in Paris, France, Altierre develops innovative products such as Clara – ePaper, an electronic shelf label that allows retailers to engage customers directly at the point of decision. The company offers a wireless bi-directional IoT platform designed for various business environments, primarily serving the retail, automotive, and manufacturing sectors. Altierre focuses on addressing the challenges of dynamic pricing for large retail chains by providing an integrated hardware and software solution that enables real-time price adjustments, enhances price accuracy, reduces operational costs, minimizes paper waste, and improves in-store communication with consumers.

9Lenses

Series A in 2013
9Lenses LLC is a provider of a cloud-based assessment platform aimed at assisting companies in navigating a data-driven market. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia, the platform enables users to manage intellectual property frameworks and gain insights into customer needs and business challenges. It digitizes assessment workflows and supports various stakeholders, including executives in human resources and marketing, as well as sales leaders from Fortune 500 companies and top consulting firms. The platform enhances assessment administration and management while offering round-the-clock support and program management. By leveraging employee and stakeholder insights, 9Lenses helps organizations improve their operations and deliver greater value to clients. The company operates as a subsidiary of Astreya Partners, Inc.

9Lenses

Series A in 2013
9Lenses LLC is a provider of a cloud-based assessment platform aimed at assisting companies in navigating a data-driven market. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia, the platform enables users to manage intellectual property frameworks and gain insights into customer needs and business challenges. It digitizes assessment workflows and supports various stakeholders, including executives in human resources and marketing, as well as sales leaders from Fortune 500 companies and top consulting firms. The platform enhances assessment administration and management while offering round-the-clock support and program management. By leveraging employee and stakeholder insights, 9Lenses helps organizations improve their operations and deliver greater value to clients. The company operates as a subsidiary of Astreya Partners, Inc.

Tower Cloud

Venture Round in 2013
Tower Cloud provides telecom backhaul services to wireless carriers. The company builds and operates fiber optic and wireless networks to connect cellular towers to the wireless carriers' mobile switching centers. Wireless carriers utilize Ethernet and Sonet T-1 broadband capacity provided by Tower Cloud to manage the exploding volume of voice and data traffic on their cellular networks. Tower Cloud currently operates backhaul networks in the greater Orlando, FL and Miami, FL markets and is in the process of constructing a new network in Atlanta, GA. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL.

Kwarter

Series A in 2013
Kwarter is an interactive entertainment company that specializes in developing and publishing social mobile games, such as Cards, Fancake, Fan Zone, and Game On Football. The company focuses on creating engaging experiences for users, blending gaming with television through its mobile gamification platform. This platform enables brands and broadcasters to connect with TV audiences by creating second-screen applications that allow viewers to participate actively in their favorite shows while earning rewards. Kwarter's team is composed of diverse talents who share a passion for teamwork and innovation, striving to develop games that resonate with players.

Load DynamiX

Series B in 2012
As a leader in storage infrastructure workload analytics and performance validation, Load DynamiX empowers: 1. IT organizations with the insight they need to optimize the performance, availability, and cost of their storage infrastructure. Load DynamiX accelerates new application roll-outs and eliminates the risk of new technology deployments. 2. Storage and network equipment manufacturers with the insight they need to maximize the performance, scalability and reliability of their products. Load DynamiX accelerates your time to market. Addressing file, block, and object storage technology validation, Load DynamiX has the unique capability and performance required to stress today’s most complex storage systems to their limits.

AnyPresence

Series A in 2012
AnyPresence is an enterprise platform focused on streamlining the mobile-enabling process for businesses. It allows organizations to quickly assemble and deploy backend servers and mobile applications for iOS, Android, and HTML5, all while providing 100% native, portable source code. The platform features a patent-pending technology that facilitates the generation of sample mobile apps directly from API management portals, enhancing app adoption and reducing time-to-market for applications that utilize company data and services. Additionally, AnyPresence supports the development of APIs and cross-platform applications within a cloud-based environment, ensuring adherence to IT governance and best practices. Its user-friendly design offers flexibility for source code-level customization and options for on-premise hosting, making it suitable for various enterprise needs.

Tower Cloud

Venture Round in 2012
Tower Cloud provides telecom backhaul services to wireless carriers. The company builds and operates fiber optic and wireless networks to connect cellular towers to the wireless carriers' mobile switching centers. Wireless carriers utilize Ethernet and Sonet T-1 broadband capacity provided by Tower Cloud to manage the exploding volume of voice and data traffic on their cellular networks. Tower Cloud currently operates backhaul networks in the greater Orlando, FL and Miami, FL markets and is in the process of constructing a new network in Atlanta, GA. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL.

Coraid

Series C in 2011
Coraid is a provider of innovative storage solutions tailored for cloud service providers and enterprises facing rapid and unpredictable data growth. The company specializes in storage area network products that utilize Layer 2 Ethernet technology to enhance network performance and operational efficiency in dynamic, large-scale environments. Coraid's offerings include scale-out Ethernet storage technology, block-storage solutions, and networked storage appliances designed for enterprise reliability. With a modular, pay-as-you-grow architecture and user-friendly software, Coraid facilitates just-in-time scaling and adaptability, allowing organizations to address their complex storage challenges effectively. The company is committed to delivering proven support and implementation services to ensure a quick return on investment for its clients.

Tower Cloud

Venture Round in 2011
Tower Cloud provides telecom backhaul services to wireless carriers. The company builds and operates fiber optic and wireless networks to connect cellular towers to the wireless carriers' mobile switching centers. Wireless carriers utilize Ethernet and Sonet T-1 broadband capacity provided by Tower Cloud to manage the exploding volume of voice and data traffic on their cellular networks. Tower Cloud currently operates backhaul networks in the greater Orlando, FL and Miami, FL markets and is in the process of constructing a new network in Atlanta, GA. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL.

AnyPresence

Seed Round in 2011
AnyPresence is an enterprise platform focused on streamlining the mobile-enabling process for businesses. It allows organizations to quickly assemble and deploy backend servers and mobile applications for iOS, Android, and HTML5, all while providing 100% native, portable source code. The platform features a patent-pending technology that facilitates the generation of sample mobile apps directly from API management portals, enhancing app adoption and reducing time-to-market for applications that utilize company data and services. Additionally, AnyPresence supports the development of APIs and cross-platform applications within a cloud-based environment, ensuring adherence to IT governance and best practices. Its user-friendly design offers flexibility for source code-level customization and options for on-premise hosting, making it suitable for various enterprise needs.

Cardlytics

Series C in 2010
Cardlytics, Inc. operates an advertising platform that integrates with the digital channels of financial institutions, including online and mobile banking, email, and real-time notifications, primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company partners with over 1,500 financial institutions, such as Bank of America and PNC, to enhance customer loyalty through banking rewards programs. Utilizing purchase-based intelligence, Cardlytics enables marketers to effectively identify, reach, and influence potential buyers while accurately measuring the impact of their marketing campaigns. The company's primary offering, the Cardlytics Direct solution, serves as a native advertising channel within banking platforms, allowing marketers to connect with consumers in a trusted environment. Additionally, Cardlytics provides other platform solutions that leverage purchase insights outside the banking context, further enhancing marketers' capabilities to engage with their target audience.

Tower Cloud

Venture Round in 2009
Tower Cloud provides telecom backhaul services to wireless carriers. The company builds and operates fiber optic and wireless networks to connect cellular towers to the wireless carriers' mobile switching centers. Wireless carriers utilize Ethernet and Sonet T-1 broadband capacity provided by Tower Cloud to manage the exploding volume of voice and data traffic on their cellular networks. Tower Cloud currently operates backhaul networks in the greater Orlando, FL and Miami, FL markets and is in the process of constructing a new network in Atlanta, GA. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL.

Altierre

Series C in 2008
Altierre Corp. is a technology company specializing in wireless solutions, including chips, displays, sensors, systems, and software. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with a sales office in Paris, France, Altierre develops innovative products such as Clara – ePaper, an electronic shelf label that allows retailers to engage customers directly at the point of decision. The company offers a wireless bi-directional IoT platform designed for various business environments, primarily serving the retail, automotive, and manufacturing sectors. Altierre focuses on addressing the challenges of dynamic pricing for large retail chains by providing an integrated hardware and software solution that enables real-time price adjustments, enhances price accuracy, reduces operational costs, minimizes paper waste, and improves in-store communication with consumers.

Altierre

Series B in 2007
Altierre Corp. is a technology company specializing in wireless solutions, including chips, displays, sensors, systems, and software. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with a sales office in Paris, France, Altierre develops innovative products such as Clara – ePaper, an electronic shelf label that allows retailers to engage customers directly at the point of decision. The company offers a wireless bi-directional IoT platform designed for various business environments, primarily serving the retail, automotive, and manufacturing sectors. Altierre focuses on addressing the challenges of dynamic pricing for large retail chains by providing an integrated hardware and software solution that enables real-time price adjustments, enhances price accuracy, reduces operational costs, minimizes paper waste, and improves in-store communication with consumers.

iVivity

Series C in 2006
iVivity develops and markets storage network processor silicon, custom storage adapters, and motherboards to system manufacturers. Its products include iDiSX 2000, a single integrated storage server-on-chip silicon, which is used in current and new storage infrastructure product domains, including intelligent storage network switches, appliances, routers, gateways, array products, and blade server products; and iDiSX ASIC Evaluation Platform, which connects to Ethernet and fiber channel MACs. The company also offers custom board systems, including system board, custom adapter board, custom line card, and blade server switch module. In addition, it provides various services, including integration of custom or third-party software stacks for data protection, data management, information life cycle management, and disaster recovery.

SmartSynch

Series C in 2005
SmartSynch is a technology company specializing in smart grid solutions that enable utilities to communicate with devices on the grid through public wireless networks. By utilizing existing cellular infrastructure, SmartSynch simplifies the deployment of smart metering technology for over 100 North American electric utilities. Their innovations facilitate the two-way delivery of real-time energy usage data, allowing for improved monitoring, control, and efficiency in energy distribution. SmartSynch's solutions help identify and mitigate energy losses, optimize power factors, and provide essential feedback for managing energy loads during peak demand. With the potential benefits of smart grid technologies projected to reach significant financial savings over the next two decades, SmartSynch aims to create substantial value for its clients by enhancing the capabilities of the electricity grid through its advanced infrastructure solutions.

Caymas Systems

Series C in 2005
As of June 11, 2007, Caymas Systems, Inc. was acquired by Citrix Systems, Inc. Caymas Systems, Inc. offers identity-driven access gateways for international enterprise networks. The company's identity-driven access gateways deliver universal access, identity-based access control, integrated application security, federated policy enforcement, and radical price/performance solutions. Its appliances provides a single platform for SSL VPN remote access and internal access control, endpoint security, and behavioral and data monitoring with centralized policy management. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Petaluma, California.

Altierre

Series A in 2005
Altierre Corp. is a technology company specializing in wireless solutions, including chips, displays, sensors, systems, and software. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with a sales office in Paris, France, Altierre develops innovative products such as Clara – ePaper, an electronic shelf label that allows retailers to engage customers directly at the point of decision. The company offers a wireless bi-directional IoT platform designed for various business environments, primarily serving the retail, automotive, and manufacturing sectors. Altierre focuses on addressing the challenges of dynamic pricing for large retail chains by providing an integrated hardware and software solution that enables real-time price adjustments, enhances price accuracy, reduces operational costs, minimizes paper waste, and improves in-store communication with consumers.

Proficient Systems

Series B in 2005
Proficient Systems is an enterprise software company based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in solutions that enhance revenue and sales productivity for large organizations. Founded by entrepreneur Gregg Freishtat in 2000, the company addresses the disconnect often found between online sales opportunities and offline service operations. By integrating these two aspects, Proficient Systems enables businesses to improve customer acquisition, lead generation, and overall online customer experience. The company's software tracks and analyzes website visitor behavior, providing valuable insights that help organizations optimize their sales strategies and customer interactions. With a team experienced in delivering solutions for complex, consultative industries, Proficient Systems has established itself as a key player in driving significant revenue growth while enhancing customer service.

Altierre

Series A in 2005
Altierre Corp. is a technology company specializing in wireless solutions, including chips, displays, sensors, systems, and software. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with a sales office in Paris, France, Altierre develops innovative products such as Clara – ePaper, an electronic shelf label that allows retailers to engage customers directly at the point of decision. The company offers a wireless bi-directional IoT platform designed for various business environments, primarily serving the retail, automotive, and manufacturing sectors. Altierre focuses on addressing the challenges of dynamic pricing for large retail chains by providing an integrated hardware and software solution that enables real-time price adjustments, enhances price accuracy, reduces operational costs, minimizes paper waste, and improves in-store communication with consumers.

iVivity

Series C in 2004
iVivity develops and markets storage network processor silicon, custom storage adapters, and motherboards to system manufacturers. Its products include iDiSX 2000, a single integrated storage server-on-chip silicon, which is used in current and new storage infrastructure product domains, including intelligent storage network switches, appliances, routers, gateways, array products, and blade server products; and iDiSX ASIC Evaluation Platform, which connects to Ethernet and fiber channel MACs. The company also offers custom board systems, including system board, custom adapter board, custom line card, and blade server switch module. In addition, it provides various services, including integration of custom or third-party software stacks for data protection, data management, information life cycle management, and disaster recovery.

Ample Communications

Series C in 2004
As of September 25, 2007, Ample Communications, Inc. was acquired by Mindspeed Technologies, Inc. Ample Communications, Inc. develops silicon solutions for optimizing networking infrastructure. The company provides Ethernet MACs for increasing the performance of enterprise and wide-area networks. It offers integrated MACs that optimize Ethernet aggregation, as well as Gigabit Ethernet silicon solutions for the PC market. The company provides its products for various applications, including Ethernet switches and routers, Internet appliances, access devices in enterprise and metro applications, IPTV equipment, metro Ethernet, wireless/cellular backhaul, and Ethernet over SONET applications. Ample Communications, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Fremont, California.

Alereon

Series A in 2004
Alereon, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in the development and marketing of ultra wideband (UWB) wireless chipsets for various applications. The company offers products such as the AL5100 RF transceiver, which integrates multiple analog front-end components for seamless connectivity, and the AL5350 MAC/BBP, designed for WiMedia UWB systems. Alereon aims to simplify networking by eliminating the need for cables, allowing for easy connections between personal computers, consumer electronics, and mobile devices. Their offerings include pre-built evaluation kits for demonstration and prototyping, as well as wireless USB adapter kits and Ethernet cable replacement solutions. The company serves a diverse range of markets, including consumer electronics, medical, and military and public safety sectors. Founded in 2003, Alereon continues to innovate in wireless technology to enhance connectivity for its customers.

Proficient Systems

Venture Round in 2003
Proficient Systems is an enterprise software company based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in solutions that enhance revenue and sales productivity for large organizations. Founded by entrepreneur Gregg Freishtat in 2000, the company addresses the disconnect often found between online sales opportunities and offline service operations. By integrating these two aspects, Proficient Systems enables businesses to improve customer acquisition, lead generation, and overall online customer experience. The company's software tracks and analyzes website visitor behavior, providing valuable insights that help organizations optimize their sales strategies and customer interactions. With a team experienced in delivering solutions for complex, consultative industries, Proficient Systems has established itself as a key player in driving significant revenue growth while enhancing customer service.

iVivity

Series B in 2003
iVivity develops and markets storage network processor silicon, custom storage adapters, and motherboards to system manufacturers. Its products include iDiSX 2000, a single integrated storage server-on-chip silicon, which is used in current and new storage infrastructure product domains, including intelligent storage network switches, appliances, routers, gateways, array products, and blade server products; and iDiSX ASIC Evaluation Platform, which connects to Ethernet and fiber channel MACs. The company also offers custom board systems, including system board, custom adapter board, custom line card, and blade server switch module. In addition, it provides various services, including integration of custom or third-party software stacks for data protection, data management, information life cycle management, and disaster recovery.

SmartSynch

Venture Round in 2003
SmartSynch is a technology company specializing in smart grid solutions that enable utilities to communicate with devices on the grid through public wireless networks. By utilizing existing cellular infrastructure, SmartSynch simplifies the deployment of smart metering technology for over 100 North American electric utilities. Their innovations facilitate the two-way delivery of real-time energy usage data, allowing for improved monitoring, control, and efficiency in energy distribution. SmartSynch's solutions help identify and mitigate energy losses, optimize power factors, and provide essential feedback for managing energy loads during peak demand. With the potential benefits of smart grid technologies projected to reach significant financial savings over the next two decades, SmartSynch aims to create substantial value for its clients by enhancing the capabilities of the electricity grid through its advanced infrastructure solutions.

Covega

Series A in 2003
Covega Corporation specializes in the development and production of optoelectronic components and subsystems, utilizing proprietary technologies in Indium Phosphide and Lithium Niobate. The company offers a range of high-performance optical devices and modules, including superluminescent diodes, semiconductor optical amplifiers, Fabry Perot lasers, gain chips, and lithium niobate modulators. With a significant portion of its revenue derived from the defense, medical, industrial, and instrumentation sectors, Covega has expanded beyond its initial focus on telecom, datacom, and CATV industries. The firm provides vertically integrated capabilities and foundry services, catering to a diverse clientele with tailored products and solutions designed to meet various operational needs.

Calix

Series E in 2003
Calix Inc., established in 1999 and headquartered in San Jose, California, specializes in providing cloud-based platforms and software systems to communication service providers (CSPs) worldwide. Its offerings include Calix Cloud, an analytics platform for CSP professionals; Calix Marketing Cloud and Support Cloud for marketing and customer support teams respectively; Experience eXtensible Operating System for residential, business, and mobile subscribers; and Access eXtensible Operating System tailored for access networks. These platforms enable CSPs to simplify their operations, deliver advanced broadband services, and enhance subscriber experiences, ultimately driving growth in subscriber acquisition, loyalty, and revenue. Calix serves customers across the United States, Middle East, Europe, Asia Pacific, and other regions, primarily through its direct sales force and resellers.

Proficient Systems

Series B in 2002
Proficient Systems is an enterprise software company based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in solutions that enhance revenue and sales productivity for large organizations. Founded by entrepreneur Gregg Freishtat in 2000, the company addresses the disconnect often found between online sales opportunities and offline service operations. By integrating these two aspects, Proficient Systems enables businesses to improve customer acquisition, lead generation, and overall online customer experience. The company's software tracks and analyzes website visitor behavior, providing valuable insights that help organizations optimize their sales strategies and customer interactions. With a team experienced in delivering solutions for complex, consultative industries, Proficient Systems has established itself as a key player in driving significant revenue growth while enhancing customer service.

SmartSynch

Series B in 2001
SmartSynch is a technology company specializing in smart grid solutions that enable utilities to communicate with devices on the grid through public wireless networks. By utilizing existing cellular infrastructure, SmartSynch simplifies the deployment of smart metering technology for over 100 North American electric utilities. Their innovations facilitate the two-way delivery of real-time energy usage data, allowing for improved monitoring, control, and efficiency in energy distribution. SmartSynch's solutions help identify and mitigate energy losses, optimize power factors, and provide essential feedback for managing energy loads during peak demand. With the potential benefits of smart grid technologies projected to reach significant financial savings over the next two decades, SmartSynch aims to create substantial value for its clients by enhancing the capabilities of the electricity grid through its advanced infrastructure solutions.

ITango

Series C in 2001
ITango provides employee and manager self-service software and services.

CODEON

Series D in 2001
CODEON Corporation designs and manufactures state-of-the-art optical components for the fiber optic telecommunications industry.

Utility Associates

Series C in 2000
Utility Associates, Inc. specializes in providing advanced software and hardware solutions primarily for law enforcement, transportation agencies, and utilities. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Decatur, Georgia, the company offers a range of products designed to enhance mobile field operations and situational awareness. Key offerings include Rocket IOT, which automates evidence gathering, and AVaiL Web, a command and control application that monitors the status and location of personnel and vehicles in real time. Additionally, their BodyWorn camera features voice activation and real-time connectivity, while the Smart Holster detects firearm removal to ensure immediate camera activation. Utility Associates also provides mobile resource management tools, including navigation systems, vehicle diagnostics, and a work management system tailored for the utility sector. Their solutions encompass multimedia storage and connectivity services, aiming to improve operational efficiency and safety for frontline professionals.

APX

Series C in 2000
APX, Inc., founded in 1996 and based in San Jose, California, specializes in providing software solutions for the energy and environmental markets. The company offers a range of infrastructure solutions, including environmental asset management, renewable energy certificate creation and transactions, greenhouse gas offset tracking, demand response systems, and supervisory control and data acquisition solutions. APX also provides services such as real-time agent support, transaction management, resource control, and helpdesk services. Additionally, the company offers MarketSuite solutions for scheduling, operations, settlement processes, and third-party integrations related to ISO market participation and demand response programs. With a focus on innovation and deep domain expertise, APX delivers technology and service solutions that ensure trust, integrity, and experience in the energy and environmental sectors.

APX

Series C in 2000
APX, Inc., founded in 1996 and based in San Jose, California, specializes in providing software solutions for the energy and environmental markets. The company offers a range of infrastructure solutions, including environmental asset management, renewable energy certificate creation and transactions, greenhouse gas offset tracking, demand response systems, and supervisory control and data acquisition solutions. APX also provides services such as real-time agent support, transaction management, resource control, and helpdesk services. Additionally, the company offers MarketSuite solutions for scheduling, operations, settlement processes, and third-party integrations related to ISO market participation and demand response programs. With a focus on innovation and deep domain expertise, APX delivers technology and service solutions that ensure trust, integrity, and experience in the energy and environmental sectors.

CODEON

Venture Round in 2000
CODEON Corporation designs and manufactures state-of-the-art optical components for the fiber optic telecommunications industry.

SmartSynch

Series A in 2000
SmartSynch is a technology company specializing in smart grid solutions that enable utilities to communicate with devices on the grid through public wireless networks. By utilizing existing cellular infrastructure, SmartSynch simplifies the deployment of smart metering technology for over 100 North American electric utilities. Their innovations facilitate the two-way delivery of real-time energy usage data, allowing for improved monitoring, control, and efficiency in energy distribution. SmartSynch's solutions help identify and mitigate energy losses, optimize power factors, and provide essential feedback for managing energy loads during peak demand. With the potential benefits of smart grid technologies projected to reach significant financial savings over the next two decades, SmartSynch aims to create substantial value for its clients by enhancing the capabilities of the electricity grid through its advanced infrastructure solutions.

Zaffire

Series C in 2000
Zaffire, Inc. is an optical networking company focused on transforming the economic model for metro and regional service providers. By developing next-generation optical services networking systems, Zaffire addresses the critical transport challenges faced by its customers. The company's innovative technology is designed with a commercial perspective, enabling service providers to gain a significant competitive edge in the marketplace. Supported by leading investors and a strong management team, Zaffire is well-positioned to become a key player in the optical networking sector.

Calix

Series B in 2000
Calix Inc., established in 1999 and headquartered in San Jose, California, specializes in providing cloud-based platforms and software systems to communication service providers (CSPs) worldwide. Its offerings include Calix Cloud, an analytics platform for CSP professionals; Calix Marketing Cloud and Support Cloud for marketing and customer support teams respectively; Experience eXtensible Operating System for residential, business, and mobile subscribers; and Access eXtensible Operating System tailored for access networks. These platforms enable CSPs to simplify their operations, deliver advanced broadband services, and enhance subscriber experiences, ultimately driving growth in subscriber acquisition, loyalty, and revenue. Calix serves customers across the United States, Middle East, Europe, Asia Pacific, and other regions, primarily through its direct sales force and resellers.

Utility Associates

Series B in 2000
Utility Associates, Inc. specializes in providing advanced software and hardware solutions primarily for law enforcement, transportation agencies, and utilities. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Decatur, Georgia, the company offers a range of products designed to enhance mobile field operations and situational awareness. Key offerings include Rocket IOT, which automates evidence gathering, and AVaiL Web, a command and control application that monitors the status and location of personnel and vehicles in real time. Additionally, their BodyWorn camera features voice activation and real-time connectivity, while the Smart Holster detects firearm removal to ensure immediate camera activation. Utility Associates also provides mobile resource management tools, including navigation systems, vehicle diagnostics, and a work management system tailored for the utility sector. Their solutions encompass multimedia storage and connectivity services, aiming to improve operational efficiency and safety for frontline professionals.

Zaffire

Series B in 2000
Zaffire, Inc. is an optical networking company focused on transforming the economic model for metro and regional service providers. By developing next-generation optical services networking systems, Zaffire addresses the critical transport challenges faced by its customers. The company's innovative technology is designed with a commercial perspective, enabling service providers to gain a significant competitive edge in the marketplace. Supported by leading investors and a strong management team, Zaffire is well-positioned to become a key player in the optical networking sector.

Foodbuy

Series B in 2000
Foodbuy is the largest foodservice procurement organization in North America and serves as the exclusive sourcing partner for Compass Group North America. This partnership allows Foodbuy to leverage the significant purchasing power of Compass Group, enhancing its ability to negotiate favorable contracts with major food manufacturers. The company has developed an online procurement marketplace that caters to various sectors, including hospitality, healthcare, recreation, leisure, and food and beverage. This platform enables recognized organizations to efficiently access food, beverages, and related services, ensuring timely delivery from their preferred sources.

Homes.com

Series A in 2000
Homes.com is a rapidly growing online real estate platform that connects homebuyers with agents, facilitating a streamlined process for purchasing, selling, renting, or mortgaging properties. The site offers detailed information on a wide range of real estate options, including residential homes, land, and commercial properties. Homebuyers can access comprehensive neighborhood overviews, school information, and home value estimates, enhancing their decision-making process. The platform empowers real estate agents to provide exceptional service while retaining their commissions, fostering a mutually beneficial relationship. With a dedicated team of researchers and photographers, Homes.com ensures that users receive accurate and insightful content, making it a valuable resource for anyone navigating the real estate market.
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