LaunchCapital

LaunchCapital, founded in 2008, specializes in seed and early-stage investments, providing essential capital for entrepreneurs looking to develop their businesses. With a portfolio of over 200 companies, LaunchCapital typically invests between $50,000 and $150,000, utilizing two distinct investment vehicles. LaunchCapital Ventures employs a traditional venture capital approach, focusing on equity investments in high-growth potential opportunities. In contrast, LaunchCapital Small Business combines equity and debt financing to support businesses aimed at generating immediate revenue and exhibiting consistent growth, often with a local or regional focus. The firm primarily invests in technology, consumer, and medical sectors and operates offices in Boston, New Haven, New York City, and the San Francisco/Bay Area.

Elon Boms

Founder and Chairman

Patrick Casey

Associate

Konstantine Drakonakis

Venture Partner

Alice Linnehan-Smith

Director of Finance and Administration

Bill McCullen

CIO

Cliff Sirlin

Managing Director

246 past transactions

Logiwa

Series B in 2022
Logiwa develops a cloud warehouse management and inventory management software for retail, e-commerce, and third-party logistics (3PL) businesses. The company’s clientele include Amazon, eBay, Shopify, Magento, Bigcommerce, WalMart, USPS, FedEx, UPS, Shipstation, Quickbooks, and Xero. Logiwa was formerly known as LA Software Corp and changed its name to Logiwa in May, 2017. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Wyebot

Venture Round in 2022
Wyebot, Inc. is a technology company based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, founded in 2016. It specializes in providing a wireless intelligence and automation platform that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze and optimize wireless networks. By using multi-radio sensors, the platform proactively identifies and resolves network issues before they result in downtime, thereby reducing mean-time to problem resolution and minimizing the number of WiFi-related support tickets and onsite visits. Wyebot primarily serves a diverse clientele, including corporate enterprises, educational institutions, managed service providers, healthcare organizations, and venues for entertainment and conferences. Its solutions enhance the performance of critical wireless ecosystems, making it easier for businesses to manage and improve their connectivity infrastructure.

Luxury Travel Hackers

Equity Crowdfunding in 2021
Redefining Luxury Travel through social content to a concierge booking website/app for a new generation of travelers wishing to see the world's greatest destinations. Through our hidden gem destinations, secret hacks, inside relationships, unique services and platform we will become a go-to place for accessible and affordable luxury travel.

Datasembly

Venture Round in 2021
Datasembly, Inc. is a data analytics company based in Washington, D.C., founded in 2014. It specializes in processing web data into structured formats, focusing on grocery and retail pricing information. By aggregating data from numerous grocery delivery and online shopping platforms, Datasembly collects detailed pricing records for products sold in stores on a daily basis. This information is crucial for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, retailers, and quick-service restaurants, allowing them to make informed and efficient business decisions. Utilizing advanced technologies, including natural language processing and machine learning, Datasembly transforms complex, volatile data into customized reports. This data services model supports various applications, including market research and economic indicators, ultimately empowering organizations to navigate the retail landscape effectively.

6K

Series C in 2021
6K is a materials development company based in North Andover, Massachusetts, founded in 2014. The company specializes in advanced microwave-based plasma technology that aims to transform the production processes of nanomaterials. By utilizing proprietary plasma processing and industrial systems, 6K enables the creation of materials tailored to specific requirements, facilitating innovation in various sectors including manufacturing, renewable energy, aerospace, and consumer electronics. With a team of experts in materials, processes, and production, 6K provides comprehensive access to the materials engineering process, allowing companies to produce high-quality materials that meet exact specifications.

Involve.ai

Series A in 2021
Involve.ai specializes in consolidating customer data and interactions into a comprehensive dashboard, enabling businesses to efficiently assess customer health and retention. By leveraging this centralized data, companies can proactively address potential churn and explore opportunities for revenue expansion through existing customers. Involve.ai aims to enhance customer engagement and improve overall business performance by providing actionable insights derived from organized customer information.

Faraday

Series A in 2021
Faraday, Inc. operates an analytics platform that provides various solutions aimed at enhancing customer engagement and business outcomes. Its offerings include Audiences for visual data exploration, Campaigns for multichannel outreach, Models for predictive analytics, and Teams for collaborative data management. The company serves multiple sectors, including banking, payments, energy, and education. Incorporated in 2012 and based in Middlebury, Vermont, Faraday leverages data-driven strategies to assist clients in customer acquisition, particularly for home upgrades. By applying analytical methods, Faraday seeks to improve the effectiveness of marketing efforts and drive business growth.

Mendel

Series A in 2021
Mendel.ai develops artificial intelligence-based solutions aimed at enhancing clinical oncology research and improving patient care. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of software solutions that address various challenges in the clinical trial process. Its products include Read, which provides instant data abstraction; Retina, designed to minimize data loss during optical character recognition; Redact, which addresses privacy concerns in patient record sharing; Research, a clinical search engine; Recruit, facilitating patient prescreening and enrollment; and Enrich, which offers real-time access to real-world data from leading oncology clinics. By transforming unstructured electronic medical records and clinical literature into analytics-ready data, Mendel.ai aims to streamline global oncology research and automate clinical trials.

Logiwa

Series A in 2021
Logiwa develops a cloud warehouse management and inventory management software for retail, e-commerce, and third-party logistics (3PL) businesses. The company’s clientele include Amazon, eBay, Shopify, Magento, Bigcommerce, WalMart, USPS, FedEx, UPS, Shipstation, Quickbooks, and Xero. Logiwa was formerly known as LA Software Corp and changed its name to Logiwa in May, 2017. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Breezeway

Series A in 2020
Breezeway is a mobile solution for intelligent property care and maintenance. Combining robust property profiles with straightforward task management, Breezeway enables managers and owners to improve the quality and efficiency of their operations and enjoy seamless rental turnovers. Its client's leverage Breezeway's integrated platform to conduct inspections, monitor property cleaning and readiness, and coordinate tasks with internal staff or remote service partners.

Sea Machines

Series B in 2020
An autonomous technology company, Sea Machines Robotics builds autonomous control and navigation systems for the commercial marine and boating industries. It develops advanced control systems for boats and ships, and specialized unmanned surface vessels to enhance operational safety and productivity on the water. Sea Machines Robotics builds RC NXT, an autonomous control and remote command system for PLC-based wireless control of vessel in existing or new build marine vessels, such as work boats, tugs, and launches; and DP-NXT autonomous control system that upgrades traditional manually piloted vessels to be operated with a reduced or zero on-board crew. It offers solutions for various unmanned applications, such as unmanned bathymetric survey vessels, AUV-tender, unmanned visual inspection of subsea assets, mobile unmanned passive acoustic monitoring, and dual towing. Michaerl G. Johnson founded Sea Machines Robotics on January 4, 2014. It has its headquarters in Boston in Massachusetts.

KnowIt Events

Seed Round in 2019
KnowIt Events is an organization that unites the intellectual property ecosystem. It enables valuable and productive collaborations on vital topics. Their mission is to advance innovation through their community of change-makers who gather at the world’s most impactful events, providing a platform for them to not only address current challenges in the intellectual property space but also to help define the future of intellectual enterprises. Founded in 2019, Cheryl Slipski headquartered KnowIt Events in North Wales, Pennsylvania.

Revel

Series A in 2019
Revel Transit Inc. provides a shared electric vehicle service, specializing in electric two-wheeler rentals, primarily electric mopeds. Users can conveniently locate, reserve, and unlock these mopeds via a mobile application. The service prioritizes safety, with a speed limit of 30 mph and allows for parking in any legal street space. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Revel operates in several major cities, including New York City, Washington, Austin, Miami, and Oakland.

6K

Series B in 2019
6K is a materials development company based in North Andover, Massachusetts, founded in 2014. The company specializes in advanced microwave-based plasma technology that aims to transform the production processes of nanomaterials. By utilizing proprietary plasma processing and industrial systems, 6K enables the creation of materials tailored to specific requirements, facilitating innovation in various sectors including manufacturing, renewable energy, aerospace, and consumer electronics. With a team of experts in materials, processes, and production, 6K provides comprehensive access to the materials engineering process, allowing companies to produce high-quality materials that meet exact specifications.

Amastan Technologies

Series B in 2019
Amastan Technologies LLC specializes in the development, commercialization and implementation of plasma technologies for the production and processing of nanomaterials. Amastan proudly relies on its highly educated scientists and engineers who combine industry and academic experience in a variety of fields such as plasma physics and plasma chemistry, industrial processes, material sciences, and engineering.

PeopleGrove

Series A in 2019
PeopleGrove Inc. is an educational technology company based in San Francisco, California, that provides a platform designed to enhance career development and mentorship for students and professionals. Established in 2014, PeopleGrove connects users with advisers, mentors, and coaches, facilitating access to guidance and support as they navigate their academic and career paths. The platform enables individuals to create profiles, link to their LinkedIn accounts, and express interest in job openings, which informs employers about potential candidates. PeopleGrove aims to foster supportive relationships that enhance the educational experience and improve job outcomes, recognizing that community engagement is essential for student success. The platform has been successfully implemented at numerous prestigious institutions and is also utilized by companies like Intuit and Qualcomm to help their employees access expert coaching and resources within their organizations.

Benchmark Space Systems

Seed Round in 2018
Benchmark Space Systems is building a low-cost propulsion system for the rapidly growing small satellite market. The company system uses a non-toxic, inert chemical that is safe to transport and store, making it attractive to a range of customers. The small satellite market is predicted to be $30B over the next 10 years, and propulsion is a key enabling technology for this growth. Their system also uses a proprietary, patent-pending system that will offer tremendous value by offering solid performance at a low cost. It proposes a resistor jet micro propulsion system that leverages a solid gas generator to offer high-performance, low-cost propulsion with key safety features. Benchmark Space Systems was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in South Burlington, VT, USA.

Future Family

Series A in 2018
Future Family, Inc. offers subscription plans which cover all healthcare costs and include guided care through concierge service. The company's features include, personal fertility planning, clinic matching, dedicated nurse concierge, 24/7 access to care team, digital health platform, clinic visits and procedures, labs, and medications. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Yumble

Series A in 2018
Yumble is a meal delivery service founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, New York. The company offers a weekly subscription that provides healthy, fully cooked meals specifically designed for children. Yumble aims to alleviate mealtime stress for parents while making meals enjoyable for kids. Their offerings include a variety of options for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, all made from organic vegetables and ingredients that are antibiotic-free and hormone-free. The meals are prepared according to children's specific tastes, nutritional needs, and portion sizes, allowing parents to serve meals that align with dietary preferences and restrictions.

Logiwa

Venture Round in 2018
Logiwa develops a cloud warehouse management and inventory management software for retail, e-commerce, and third-party logistics (3PL) businesses. The company’s clientele include Amazon, eBay, Shopify, Magento, Bigcommerce, WalMart, USPS, FedEx, UPS, Shipstation, Quickbooks, and Xero. Logiwa was formerly known as LA Software Corp and changed its name to Logiwa in May, 2017. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Worklete

Series A in 2018
Worklete reduces musculoskeletal injuries in transportation, shipping and logistics companies by 53% on average, saving them millions of dollars a year in injury-related costs. Its mobile-ready platform builds safe habits over time, strengthening safety culture while improving operational efficiency. Founded in 2015, Worklete’s customers include Nestlé Waters, Penske Logistics, and Hub Group Trucking. Worklete is headquartered in San Francisco and has secured $8M in funding from Trinity Ventures, Launch Capital, RiverPark Ventures, and Kapor Capital. To learn more, visit http://worklete.com/.

Involve.ai

Seed Round in 2018
Involve.ai specializes in consolidating customer data and interactions into a comprehensive dashboard, enabling businesses to efficiently assess customer health and retention. By leveraging this centralized data, companies can proactively address potential churn and explore opportunities for revenue expansion through existing customers. Involve.ai aims to enhance customer engagement and improve overall business performance by providing actionable insights derived from organized customer information.

Toka

Seed Round in 2018
Toka is a cyber capacity-building company that helps design, build, and manage a tailored ecosystem of cyber capabilities and software products for governmental, law enforcement, and security agencies.

Modumate

Seed Round in 2018
Modumate, Inc. develops a 3D modeling-based software platform for architecture, engineering, and construction professionals. The company provides building information modeling (BIM) tools to plan, design, construct, and manage buildings design. Its platform allows users to design 3D, auto-generate 2D drawing sets, and discover building insights. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Inbox Health

Seed Round in 2018
Inbox Health's mission is to greatly reduce the administrative waste in healthcare, by streamlining the patient billing and payment experience. Their product is a patient billing and communication platform that uses patient data to tailor a billing process specific to the patient’s situation and behavior patterns.

Carpe

Seed Round in 2018
Carpe specializes in the production of an over-the-counter antiperspirant lotion designed specifically for hands and feet. The product is dermatologist-recommended, clinically proven, and formulated to effectively reduce sweat without causing irritation. Carpe's lotion is characterized as non-greasy and leaves no residue, making it user-friendly. Additionally, the formulation includes natural eucalyptus oil, which enhances the application experience by providing a smooth feel. This innovative solution addresses the common issue of excessive sweating in a safe and effective manner, catering to individuals seeking relief from sweaty hands and feet.

ClearGov

Venture Round in 2018
ClearGov Inc. develops a Software-as-a-Service-based financial transparency and benchmarking platform for local governments and residents in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York. Its platform provides information on financial statements into an interactive infographic. The company’s software includes modules for financial forecasting, peer-to-peer financial benchmarking, collaborative government budgeting, public financial transparency, capital projects communications, and department-by-department public accountability. In addition, it offers data analysis tools that allow governments to compare their spending to municipalities of a similar size and demographic makeup. ClearGov Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in Maynard, Massachusetts.

MindMate

Seed Round in 2018
MindMate Inc. designs and develops a mobile application for patients suffering from Alzheimer's and dementia. It offers insight on mental stimulation; puzzles, games, and other mentally invigorating tasks; recipes and nutrition advice; exercises; and reminiscence therapy to store memories. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Santa Monica, California.

Biorez

Series C in 2018
Biorez, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing bioresorbable scaffold implants designed to regenerate functional tissue in vivo. The company’s lead product is an off-the-shelf implant for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, which eliminates the need for harvesting donor tissue and offers a superior alternative to cadaver-based materials. Biorez utilizes patented technology involving a degradable polymer for its orthopedic implants, including the L-C Ligament and biorez GRAFT, an FDA-cleared device for soft tissue augmentation of the rotator cuff. Founded in 2008 and based in New Haven, Connecticut, Biorez aims to commercialize its ACL technology while expanding its platform for innovative clinical solutions.

Zagster

Series C in 2018
Zagster is a transportation provider offering turnkey bike-sharing systems. The company designs, builds, and operates private bike-sharing programs for universities, corporate campuses, hotels, and residential communities across the United States. Moreover, Zagster provides customers a complete bike sharing solution - including system design, installation, sharing technology, maintenance, rider support, and marketing services. Zagster was founded in 2007 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.

Love Stories TV

Seed Round in 2018
Love Stories TV is a video-powered marketplace for wedding planning. We connect couples with the ideas, products, and services they need for their weddings. We connect wedding businesses with a pipeline of customers.

MarketMuse

Seed Round in 2018
MarketMuse, Inc. is an AI-based content intelligence and strategy platform that assists users in researching, planning, creating, and optimizing content. Founded in 2013 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company provides a comprehensive suite designed for SEOs, content strategists, editors, and marketers. The platform analyzes vast amounts of online content to develop detailed blueprints that guide users on how to effectively cover topics. By assessing a customer's website and identifying topical gaps, MarketMuse recommends prioritized improvements within an SEO impact framework. This approach significantly accelerates content research and strategy formulation, enabling brands to achieve substantial increases in organic search traffic. Over 120 organizations, including notable names such as IBM and GSK, utilize MarketMuse to enhance their content marketing efforts.

Elsen

Seed Round in 2017
Elsen Inc., a financial technology company, provides cloud based high performance computing platform for financial applications. It offers accelerated computing engine for financial applications; and graphical processing unit based processing algorithms. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

6K

Series B in 2017
6K is a materials development company based in North Andover, Massachusetts, founded in 2014. The company specializes in advanced microwave-based plasma technology that aims to transform the production processes of nanomaterials. By utilizing proprietary plasma processing and industrial systems, 6K enables the creation of materials tailored to specific requirements, facilitating innovation in various sectors including manufacturing, renewable energy, aerospace, and consumer electronics. With a team of experts in materials, processes, and production, 6K provides comprehensive access to the materials engineering process, allowing companies to produce high-quality materials that meet exact specifications.

Amastan Technologies

Series B in 2017
Amastan Technologies LLC specializes in the development, commercialization and implementation of plasma technologies for the production and processing of nanomaterials. Amastan proudly relies on its highly educated scientists and engineers who combine industry and academic experience in a variety of fields such as plasma physics and plasma chemistry, industrial processes, material sciences, and engineering.

Lumicell

Series C in 2017
Lumicell, Inc. develops and markets advanced image-guided solutions for cancer surgery, focusing on enhancing surgical outcomes by providing real-time visual feedback during procedures. The company’s technology features a handheld device combined with a cancer-specific molecular imaging agent that illuminates residual cancer cells in the tumor bed. This innovative approach allows surgeons to ensure thorough removal of cancerous tissues, potentially reducing the need for repeat surgeries due to positive margins or local recurrence. Lumicell's lead product is currently under clinical investigation for applications in breast cancer, with additional studies exploring its use in colorectal cancer, Barrett’s Esophagus, pancreatic cancer, and brain metastases. The company's offerings aim to improve patient outcomes by minimizing missed cancer diagnoses and preserving healthy tissue. Founded in 2008 and based in Wellesley, Massachusetts, Lumicell is committed to transforming surgical practices in oncology.

ViralGains

Series B in 2017
ViralGains, Inc. operates a video marketing platform that assists advertising agencies and brands in effectively reaching their target audiences. The platform enhances consumer engagement by distributing video content across various digital destinations, including blogs, social games, and social news, while also leveraging influencers. By facilitating a two-way conversation, it enables marketers to understand consumer preferences and emotions, allowing them to create tailored brand journeys that resonate with potential customers. This approach aims to generate awareness, influence intent, and ultimately impact purchasing decisions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, ViralGains has expanded its presence with regional offices in several major cities, including Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York.

Minibar Delivery

Seed Round in 2017
Minibar Delivery is a service that facilitates on-demand delivery of wine, spirits, beer, and mixers. By connecting consumers with local liquor stores, it allows users to access a wide selection of alcoholic beverages quickly and conveniently. The platform operates in over 30 cities, including major urban areas such as New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington D.C., Miami, and Dallas. Minibar Delivery provides a personalized shopping experience, enabling customers to enjoy premium products delivered directly to their doorstep.

BentoBox

Series A in 2017
BentoBox CMS Inc. develops a mobile operations platform for restaurants to automate tasks, such as updating menus and social media, promoting private events, sharing press, and selling gift cards. The company’s solution offers search engine optimization, social media and newsletter sign-up, and one-click reservations. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in New York, New York.

Karmic Labs

Series B in 2017
Karmic Labs, Inc., based in San Francisco and incorporated in 2014, specializes in smart payment cards that enhance the funding distribution workflow. The company offers corporate cards and modern applications designed to assist users in managing expenses efficiently. By merging payment cards with mobile software, Karmic provides an integrated solution that streamlines expense management for both small and large financial institutions. Its platform is designed for ease of enrollment and real-time mobile experiences, enabling businesses to save time and money while effectively managing their expenditures. Karmic's commitment to developing reliable financial applications positions it as a leader in the industry.

Joany

Series A in 2017
Joany Inc., also known as Joany Health Insurance Services, is an online insurance brokerage based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2016. The company specializes in simplifying the process of buying and managing health insurance through its digital platform, which leverages machine learning and predictive modeling to tailor insurance options to individual consumer needs. In addition to insurance brokerage services, Joany provides healthcare concierge services, including doctor matching, billing assistance, and other support to help clients navigate the complexities of healthcare. The company aims to enhance the overall experience of using health insurance, making it more accessible and efficient for consumers.

PeopleGrove

Seed Round in 2017
PeopleGrove Inc. is an educational technology company based in San Francisco, California, that provides a platform designed to enhance career development and mentorship for students and professionals. Established in 2014, PeopleGrove connects users with advisers, mentors, and coaches, facilitating access to guidance and support as they navigate their academic and career paths. The platform enables individuals to create profiles, link to their LinkedIn accounts, and express interest in job openings, which informs employers about potential candidates. PeopleGrove aims to foster supportive relationships that enhance the educational experience and improve job outcomes, recognizing that community engagement is essential for student success. The platform has been successfully implemented at numerous prestigious institutions and is also utilized by companies like Intuit and Qualcomm to help their employees access expert coaching and resources within their organizations.

Repsly

Seed Round in 2017
Repsly is a retail execution software that empowers CPG teams to achieve peak performance in the field. Repsly’s powerful manager’s dashboard equips teams with the data they need to uncover opportunities at retail, and the tools they need to deploy their team to take the right action in the store. Repsly’s best-in-class mobile app empowers retail execution specialists to have the biggest possible impact on sales while equipping reps with the customizable data collection tools they need to report real-time insights from the field. Repsly is the only retail execution solution to centralize brands’ sales, field activity, and in-store data, connecting store-level activities with their impact on sales. More than 1,000 field teams in over 80 countries drive execution and sales in the field with Repsly.

Mendel

Seed Round in 2017
Mendel.ai develops artificial intelligence-based solutions aimed at enhancing clinical oncology research and improving patient care. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of software solutions that address various challenges in the clinical trial process. Its products include Read, which provides instant data abstraction; Retina, designed to minimize data loss during optical character recognition; Redact, which addresses privacy concerns in patient record sharing; Research, a clinical search engine; Recruit, facilitating patient prescreening and enrollment; and Enrich, which offers real-time access to real-world data from leading oncology clinics. By transforming unstructured electronic medical records and clinical literature into analytics-ready data, Mendel.ai aims to streamline global oncology research and automate clinical trials.

HLTH

Venture Round in 2017
HLTH, LLC is a company based in New York that organizes large-scale events focused on innovation within the healthcare sector. Founded in 2016, HLTH serves as a platform for various stakeholders, including providers, payers, employers, disruptive startups, investors, and representatives from government and media, to collaborate and address critical issues in healthcare. The events aim to facilitate dialogue and foster collaboration among these diverse groups, ultimately driving improvements in quality and reductions in costs within the industry. By bringing together key participants in healthcare, HLTH plays a significant role in reshaping the industry during a time of substantial change.

NeuroLex Laboratories

Seed Round in 2017
NeuroLex Labs is a health startup that collects and analyzes speech and text samples to detect various health conditions early, before full-blown symptoms appear. In doing so, NeuroLex Labs aims to improve health outcomes and lower overall healthcare costs. Their initial use cases are in psychiatry (detecting bipolar disorder, depression, psychosis, anxiety, and addiction/substance abuse).

Duo AI

Seed Round in 2017
Duo AI develops integrated AI systems for homes. Like JARVIS in real life. Based in NYC.

Bunker

Series A in 2017
Bunker is the leading provider of insurance compliance & verification. They combine Smart COI screening, compliance verification, and on-demand insurance - all in one platform.

Fitivity

Seed Round in 2017
Fitivity Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a wide range of training applications focused on fitness and sports. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Fitivity offers a collection of over 400 applications that cater to various activities, including basketball, yoga, soccer, martial arts, and physical therapy. These applications are designed to assist users in achieving their fitness and sports training objectives through structured progression and tailored workouts.

Shine

Seed Round in 2017
Shine is an award-winning self-care app and community for people with anxiety & depression. Our approach to wellness: It isn’t pricey, preachy, or privileged. We pride ourselves on being accessible, actionable, and non-shamey—we believe personal growth starts with accepting who you are today. Our members take care of their mental and emotional health daily with the freemium Shine app. It delivers a new motivational message and meditation each day, plus features a library of 500+ meditations to help them cope with specific feelings and situations. Our premium members also get real-time advice from other Shine members in our private Shine Squad digital community—it’s peer-to-peer support that reminds them they don’t have to go it alone. In just two years since launching, our app already has over 10,000 5-star reviews (1 in 3 call Shine “life-changing”), we were named one of the best self-care apps of 2018 by Apple, and we’ve seen that increased use of Shine is correlated with decreases in both anxiety and depression by up to 35%. Our team is awesome. Our community is incredible. Our movement is massive. And this is just the beginning.

Jovo

Convertible Note in 2017
Jovo is a development framework for cross-platform voice apps like Alexa Skills and Actions for Google Assistant, and Google Home.

Sea Machines

Seed Round in 2017
An autonomous technology company, Sea Machines Robotics builds autonomous control and navigation systems for the commercial marine and boating industries. It develops advanced control systems for boats and ships, and specialized unmanned surface vessels to enhance operational safety and productivity on the water. Sea Machines Robotics builds RC NXT, an autonomous control and remote command system for PLC-based wireless control of vessel in existing or new build marine vessels, such as work boats, tugs, and launches; and DP-NXT autonomous control system that upgrades traditional manually piloted vessels to be operated with a reduced or zero on-board crew. It offers solutions for various unmanned applications, such as unmanned bathymetric survey vessels, AUV-tender, unmanned visual inspection of subsea assets, mobile unmanned passive acoustic monitoring, and dual towing. Michaerl G. Johnson founded Sea Machines Robotics on January 4, 2014. It has its headquarters in Boston in Massachusetts.

Freight Farms

Venture Round in 2017
Freight Farms, Inc. specializes in manufacturing hydroponic crop production units constructed from up-cycled shipping containers. Their flagship product, the Leafy Green Machine, is a pre-assembled system that enables commercial-scale production of various crops, including herbs like mint and basil, as well as lettuces and brassicas such as kale and cabbage, regardless of climate or season. Founded in 2010 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company aims to enhance food accessibility in regions where traditional farming is challenging. By facilitating high-yield crop production, Freight Farms supports the development of local food economies and sustainable food systems for a diverse clientele, including business owners, farmers, educational institutions, municipalities, and non-profits across the United States, Canada, and Europe.

Joany

Seed Round in 2017
Joany Inc., also known as Joany Health Insurance Services, is an online insurance brokerage based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2016. The company specializes in simplifying the process of buying and managing health insurance through its digital platform, which leverages machine learning and predictive modeling to tailor insurance options to individual consumer needs. In addition to insurance brokerage services, Joany provides healthcare concierge services, including doctor matching, billing assistance, and other support to help clients navigate the complexities of healthcare. The company aims to enhance the overall experience of using health insurance, making it more accessible and efficient for consumers.

Worklete

Venture Round in 2017
Worklete reduces musculoskeletal injuries in transportation, shipping and logistics companies by 53% on average, saving them millions of dollars a year in injury-related costs. Its mobile-ready platform builds safe habits over time, strengthening safety culture while improving operational efficiency. Founded in 2015, Worklete’s customers include Nestlé Waters, Penske Logistics, and Hub Group Trucking. Worklete is headquartered in San Francisco and has secured $8M in funding from Trinity Ventures, Launch Capital, RiverPark Ventures, and Kapor Capital. To learn more, visit http://worklete.com/.

Inbox Health

Seed Round in 2017
Inbox Health's mission is to greatly reduce the administrative waste in healthcare, by streamlining the patient billing and payment experience. Their product is a patient billing and communication platform that uses patient data to tailor a billing process specific to the patient’s situation and behavior patterns.

Pollen

Seed Round in 2017
Pollen is a developer of an advertising platform aimed at assisting small and medium-sized online retailers in acquiring new customers through targeted advertising. The platform utilizes consumers' browsing, buying, and abandonment behavior to serve highly relevant ads across Facebook and Display networks. By leveraging actual browsing data, Pollen enables retailers to engage effectively with potential customers interested in their specific products, ultimately enhancing customer acquisition and boosting revenue.

ReThink Medical

Series A in 2017
ReThink Medical, Inc. manufactures wrist-worn devices that measure, detect, and notify indicators of worsening heart failures. It detects and notifies worsening conditions of heart and heart failure weeks in advance that allows proper treatment preventing hospitalization. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in San Francisco, California. As of August 11, 2020, ReThink Medical, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Terumo Corporation.

Breezeway

Seed Round in 2016
Breezeway is a mobile solution for intelligent property care and maintenance. Combining robust property profiles with straightforward task management, Breezeway enables managers and owners to improve the quality and efficiency of their operations and enjoy seamless rental turnovers. Its client's leverage Breezeway's integrated platform to conduct inspections, monitor property cleaning and readiness, and coordinate tasks with internal staff or remote service partners.

SquareFoot

Venture Round in 2016
SquareFoot serves companies that are looking for their next office and care deeply about finding the right next home. Growing companies require flexible lease options, a stress-free process, and transparency throughout the leasing journey. SquareFoot provides a seamless experience supported by easy-to-use technology and a highly responsive team of real estate professionals working to match specific client needs with a strong knowledge of what the market has to offer at any given moment.

Spoiler Alert

Seed Round in 2016
Spoiler Alert is a Boston-based supply chain software company that partners with food manufacturers and grocery distributors to better manage excess and distressed inventory. In working with some of the world’s largest food brands and a national network of discount retailers and hunger relief organizations, Spoiler Alert offers a best-in-class, enterprise software solution and suite of B2B sales management tools that allow suppliers to strengthen their relationships with their customers, bring greater efficiency and accuracy to their surplus inventory management workflows, and keep good food from going to waste. While we care deeply about our customers’ financial and operational improvements, our team’s hearts and minds are motivated by the impact our work has in addressing some of the largest environmental and social opportunities of our generation - at the intersection of food waste, resource deficiency, climate change, affordable nutrition, and hunger. We couldn’t be more excited to be combining critical technology breakthroughs - including workflow automation, augmented intelligence, wholesale ecommerce, traceability, and supply chain management - to an industry that is so critical for daily life. Born out of MIT in 2015, Spoiler Alert is headquartered in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood and is backed by some of the nation's leading food, agriculture, and supply chain investors.

Joany

Seed Round in 2016
Joany Inc., also known as Joany Health Insurance Services, is an online insurance brokerage based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2016. The company specializes in simplifying the process of buying and managing health insurance through its digital platform, which leverages machine learning and predictive modeling to tailor insurance options to individual consumer needs. In addition to insurance brokerage services, Joany provides healthcare concierge services, including doctor matching, billing assistance, and other support to help clients navigate the complexities of healthcare. The company aims to enhance the overall experience of using health insurance, making it more accessible and efficient for consumers.

Wivity

Convertible Note in 2016
Wivity Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in manufacturing sockets and modems capable of connecting to any network throughout the product life cycle. In addition to its hardware offerings, Wivity provides development boards that facilitate the integration of these components into various devices, as well as expansion slots tailored for cellular connectivity in Wi-Fi devices. The company also focuses on cybersecurity solutions for connected devices, including a cryptographic private key registry that is being standardized by the SunSpec Alliance. Furthermore, Wivity offers a governance and SaaS infrastructure designed for web3 collaborations, combining industry best practices with decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) principles to support the implementation and governance of decentralized infrastructure. Products are available for purchase online.

Promoboxx

Series A in 2016
Promoboxx is a software platform for brands to engage their independent retailers with brand-compliant digital marketing, driving better business outcomes by reaching the right consumers via the trusted channel of brands’ local retailers. With Promoboxx, channel managers and brand marketers can easily organize and engage their retailer networks; build, manage, and optionally fund organic and paid digital campaigns through their local retailers; then report and assess the business outcomes and KPIs. Over 85 leading brands including The North Face, New Balance, and Chevrolet have used Promoboxx to deliver more than 3 million campaigns across over 27,000 retailers.

Oshen

Convertible Note in 2016
Oshen Inc. operates a messaging platform that allows customers to exchange information. Its communication dashboard offers texting services and tracks conversation data. The company provides starter, premium, and enterprise plans for customers. Oshen Inc. was founded in 2014 and is based in Westwood, Massachusetts.

sourceeasy

Seed Round in 2016
Sourceeasy is an apparel manufacturing and distribution platform that aims to transform the clothing production process. Founded in March 2013 by Pranay Srinivasan and Chirag Chamoli, the company operates from multiple locations, including San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Shanghai, Hyderabad, and Ho Chi Minh City. Sourceeasy digitizes clothing styles and components, allowing for a mix-and-match approach, and utilizes a software-as-a-service platform to automate manufacturing and distribution. This innovative system enables brands and retailers to streamline the production of private label merchandise, making small batch and quick turn manufacturing a predictable and scalable process. By indexing every style of clothing and simplifying communication with vendors, Sourceeasy empowers businesses in the fast fashion industry to efficiently test new markets and enhance their operational focus.

Airfox

Seed Round in 2016
Airfox is on a mission to accelerate financial inclusion for the underbanked within emerging economies. Airfox aims to create an entirely new financial services model for the underbanked that democratizes access to capital and financial services with a mobile-first solution. Airfox is a venture-backed, financial technology company based in Boston and São Paulo. To learn more about the future of decentralized digital banking, visit www.airfox.com.

iQuartic

Venture Round in 2016
iQuartic, Inc. specializes in developing cloud platforms aimed at data networking and mining within the healthcare sector. The company's technology facilitates essential functions such as EHR and claims auditing, quality benchmarking, population health management, disease management, risk profiling, and revenue optimization. Key offerings include the iQ EHR Network, which integrates disparate EMR systems across various facilities; iQ EHR Auditing, which utilizes advanced analytics to identify inconsistencies in EHR data; and iQ ACO Software, designed for accountable care organizations to analyze networks and patient data comprehensively. Additional products encompass predictive modeling tools like the EHR Data Auditor, which focuses on HIV patient reporting; the Diabetes Management Scorecard; and the COPD Population Profiler, among others. These tools aim to enhance chronic disease management, predict hospital readmissions, and improve clinician profiling. Founded in 2012, iQuartic is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Aizon

Convertible Note in 2016
Aizon is an AI software provider that transforms manufacturing operations with the use of advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and other smart factory technologies focused on optimizing production within highly regulated industries. The Aizon AI platform seamlessly integrates unlimited sources of structured and unstructured data to deliver actionable insights across all manufacturing sites. Aizon offers an intuitive way to gain meaningful operational intelligence by enabling real-time visibility and predictive insights in a GxP compliant manner with end-to-end data integrity.

Bunker

Seed Round in 2016
Bunker is the leading provider of insurance compliance & verification. They combine Smart COI screening, compliance verification, and on-demand insurance - all in one platform.

Pilotly

Seed Round in 2016
Pilotly enables media publishers to run digital focus groups at scale with precise audience segmentation. Our research solution is composed of a multi-platform video portal / APIs, interactive engagement tools for viewers, and dynamic reporting for clients. Our platform collects data and displays it instantly to an online dashboard. Today content creators waste nearly a billion dollars a year on videos that either never find an audience or never find proper distribution. Pilotly helps creators make better business decisions based on actual viewer data from their target audience. Unlike current pilot tests that only offer reporting once, we are able to publish updated reports with actionable insights on-demand. Furthermore, our viewers remain within Pilotly to watch many pilots; so over time, we better understand their preferences as they increase their engagement with our platform. We are building the big data pipeline behind media entertainment. Try it, www.pilot.ly

Wivity

Convertible Note in 2016
Wivity Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in manufacturing sockets and modems capable of connecting to any network throughout the product life cycle. In addition to its hardware offerings, Wivity provides development boards that facilitate the integration of these components into various devices, as well as expansion slots tailored for cellular connectivity in Wi-Fi devices. The company also focuses on cybersecurity solutions for connected devices, including a cryptographic private key registry that is being standardized by the SunSpec Alliance. Furthermore, Wivity offers a governance and SaaS infrastructure designed for web3 collaborations, combining industry best practices with decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) principles to support the implementation and governance of decentralized infrastructure. Products are available for purchase online.

Vyv

Seed Round in 2016
Vyv, formerly known as Vital Vio, Inc., designs and manufactures advanced lighting systems branded as VioSafe, focusing on antibacterial solutions. The company produces a range of products, including under cabinet lights, replacement bulbs, and various LED fixtures specifically designed to combat germs and enhance infection control in diverse settings. Its products are utilized in commercial environments such as hospitals, veterinary clinics, laboratories, schools, and food preparation facilities, among others. Vyv aims to protect people and spaces from harmful microorganisms by integrating antimicrobial properties into its lighting solutions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Troy, New York, the company has established partnerships with notable organizations, including Duke University and UCLA Health, and serves various sectors, including healthcare, food processing, and commercial industries.

Joany

Seed Round in 2016
Joany Inc., also known as Joany Health Insurance Services, is an online insurance brokerage based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2016. The company specializes in simplifying the process of buying and managing health insurance through its digital platform, which leverages machine learning and predictive modeling to tailor insurance options to individual consumer needs. In addition to insurance brokerage services, Joany provides healthcare concierge services, including doctor matching, billing assistance, and other support to help clients navigate the complexities of healthcare. The company aims to enhance the overall experience of using health insurance, making it more accessible and efficient for consumers.

Compology

Series A in 2016
Compology Inc. is a technology company focused on improving efficiency and revenue growth in the waste management and recycling sectors. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company offers WasteOS, a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service platform that utilizes ultra-durable sensors to monitor the fullness of waste containers. This system allows waste management companies to optimize their routes, enabling vehicles to frequently service areas with higher waste production. Compology's platform also provides features such as demand forecasting, real-time route generation, and performance metrics, resulting in significant operational cost reductions for its clients, which include large haulers, government entities, and municipalities across the United States. By leveraging machine learning to analyze data from its sensors, Compology helps clients enhance their service offerings and streamline operations within the waste ecosystem.

Block Six Analytics

Seed Round in 2016
Block Six Analytics (B6A) has created a suite of web-based applications that enables sports organizations to manage their sponsorship, media, ticketing, event, and billing activities in one platform. The Partnership Scoreboard is their web-based application enables sports organization to quantify the value of sponsorships and demonstrate new engagement opportunities for corporate partners. The application uses a proprietary valuation model and technology to demonstrate how targeted impressions help corporate partners generate new revenue and meet sponsorship goals through a relationship with a sports property.

Tenacity

Seed Round in 2016
Tenacity platform gently “tunes” the social network of any workplace where Tenacity is deployed by removing some of the fundamental problems that get in the way of agents thriving. It is automated social engineering. Through these methods, Tenacity reduces stress, improves the way people feel, builds meaning into work and connects agents with each other on a human level. It’s a powerful way to get customer service employees to stay in their job longer, and to perform better. It’s also the right thing to do!

Talla

Venture Round in 2016
Talla, Inc. is an AI and automation platform that specializes in transforming customer support operations for businesses. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, Talla enhances customer satisfaction and boosts the productivity of support representatives by automating support workflows. The platform allows users to self-serve accurate answers to their inquiries while continuously learning and improving through machine learning. Talla also integrates seamlessly with various tools used by support teams, differentiating itself from other providers in the market.

ViralGains

Series A in 2016
ViralGains, Inc. operates a video marketing platform that assists advertising agencies and brands in effectively reaching their target audiences. The platform enhances consumer engagement by distributing video content across various digital destinations, including blogs, social games, and social news, while also leveraging influencers. By facilitating a two-way conversation, it enables marketers to understand consumer preferences and emotions, allowing them to create tailored brand journeys that resonate with potential customers. This approach aims to generate awareness, influence intent, and ultimately impact purchasing decisions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, ViralGains has expanded its presence with regional offices in several major cities, including Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York.

SemiProbe

Seed Round in 2015
SemiProbe, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of probing, inspection, and test solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company offers a range of systems, including manual, semiautomatic, and fully automatic options, capable of handling probing tasks from individual die to over 450 mm wafers and substrates. SemiProbe develops specialty probers and custom software solutions to meet the testing needs of emerging applications such as MEMS, nanotechnology, optoelectronics, and photovoltaics. Its products are utilized in various applications, including device characterization, failure analysis, and wafer inspection. The company serves a diverse clientele, including universities, government research laboratories, and semiconductor firms, both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2005 and based in Winooski, Vermont, SemiProbe has established a global presence with hundreds of installed systems across five continents.

sourceeasy

Seed Round in 2015
Sourceeasy is an apparel manufacturing and distribution platform that aims to transform the clothing production process. Founded in March 2013 by Pranay Srinivasan and Chirag Chamoli, the company operates from multiple locations, including San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Shanghai, Hyderabad, and Ho Chi Minh City. Sourceeasy digitizes clothing styles and components, allowing for a mix-and-match approach, and utilizes a software-as-a-service platform to automate manufacturing and distribution. This innovative system enables brands and retailers to streamline the production of private label merchandise, making small batch and quick turn manufacturing a predictable and scalable process. By indexing every style of clothing and simplifying communication with vendors, Sourceeasy empowers businesses in the fast fashion industry to efficiently test new markets and enhance their operational focus.

TearSolutions

Series A in 2015
TearSolutions is a pharmaceutical company that specializes in providing medical solutions for dry eyes. The company is driven by its mission is to develop a novel replacement therapy for dry eye through phase II human clinical trials. The platform technology is centered on the remarkable tear protein and the proprietary drug 'Lacripep'. An outsourcing model will be used. The company was founded in Charlottesville, Virginia.

ClientSuccess

Seed Round in 2015
ClientSuccess is a customer success platform that empowers B2B SaaS companies to proactively manage post-sales customer relationships, measure customer health, maximize customer retention and growth, and drive a culture of customer success. It provides a holistic approach to managing success throughout the customer lifecycle as well as provides insights, customer analytics, and best practices that enhance the client’s company. The company also provides SuccessScore, a solution that represents the holistic health of customers; and SuccessCycle, an application that provides the framework to define, manage, and measure success throughout the entire customer lifecycle. In addition, it offers renewal management application that allows users to track customer subscriptions; customer engagement solutions; and application to helps users mitigate risk or identify opportunities for expansion and growth; an application that helps clients in tracking key contacts, users, and executive sponsors within the organization; Support View application that integrates with customer support tools to CRM, support, social, and communication platforms; and customized scorecard to track the progress of each customer. ClientSuccess was founded in 2014 and is based in Lehi, Utah.

Tulip

Seed Round in 2015
Tulip Products Inc. manufactures and delivers oral products such as toothpaste, mints, and toothbrush. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Shoptalk

Seed Round in 2015
Shoptalk is the largest conference for retail and ecommerce, globally. With the world's best agenda and speakers, we help you get smart about the innovation and trends that continue to transform the sector globally. For three years, we’ve defined the industry’s digital community by bringing established retailers and brands together with direct-to-consumer and tech startups, large tech and Internet companies, venture capital investors, real estate developers, equity analysts, media and others.

Ask.Vet

Seed Round in 2015
Vet24seven, Inc. introduces Ask.Vet, the online community where veterinarians engage and interact with animal owners to provide trusted, expert advice, information, & resources that help them with the care, health, and well-being of their animals. Ask.Vet was designed as the ‘go-to’ destination for the two hundred million households with animals around the world. Questions are routed to a licensed veterinarian who is trained to educate, direct, and refer the client to a veterinarian, veterinary hospital, or other service providers nearby for diagnosis, treatment, and care. Veterinarians, clinics, and product/service providers will pay a referral free to Ask.Vet for qualified leads.

Helix

Series A in 2015
Helix is a prominent population genomics company that operates at the intersection of clinical care, research, and data analytics. The company provides an end-to-end platform designed to facilitate genomic research and the incorporation of genomic data into healthcare practices. Helix operates one of the largest CLIA/CAP-certified next-generation sequencing laboratories and utilizes its proprietary Exome+™ assay to support various aspects of population genomics. These include recruitment and engagement, clinically actionable disease screening, and the return of results. Additionally, Helix engages in large-scale genetic analysis and viral surveillance, delivering actionable genetic insights that aid health systems, life sciences companies, payers, and government entities in enhancing patient care and informing public health decisions.

Glam & Go, Inc.

Angel Round in 2015
Glam & Go, Inc. specializes in providing convenient hair styling services for women, offering a range of styles including braids, buns, waves, updos, and blowouts, as well as makeup application services. The company operates primarily in fitness centers, hotels, residences, and corporate buildings, ensuring that clients can access high-quality beauty services where and when needed. With locations in New York and Miami, Glam & Go also features a members-only perks program that includes discounts on spa treatments, gym access, and personal training sessions. Customers can easily book appointments online or through the Glam & Go mobile application, enhancing the overall experience by making beauty services accessible and efficient.

SABR

Seed Round in 2015
SABR.io develops a platform designed for law enforcement agencies to monitor the use of bitcoin and other digital currencies, ensuring compliance with legal standards and preventing illicit activities. The platform analyzes multiple blockchains to detect and locate criminal behavior, integrating data from various public and proprietary sources. Headquartered in New York City, SABR aims to enhance the utility of blockchain technology while promoting its lawful use. The company recognizes the dual nature of blockchain, which can serve both beneficial and harmful purposes, and seeks to facilitate its adoption by ensuring that it operates within legal frameworks.

SlamData

Seed Round in 2015
SlamData software is a solution for data integration and preparation of any data stored in S3, Azure, and Google. It gives more analytics-ready, regardless of complexity. SlamData has connectors to MongoDB, MarkLogic, Couchbase, and Hadoop and employs the industry's first “in-database” analytics solution to keep data processing and analytics close to the data. It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado.

Crew

Series A in 2015
Crew is a curated platform that connects designers and developers with vetted clients that need a website, mobile app, or other design work. The company's highly trusted network of independent creatives has worked on products used by tens of millions of people for some of the industry's biggest companies, including Apple, Google, Uber, IDEO, and Dropbox. It was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Montréal, Quebec.

Roniin

Seed Round in 2015
Roniin is a startup studio that connects talented founders with ideas, execution, and capital to create new companies. The studio is a team of operators that work directly with the management team to co-found the next generation of industry-changing startups. They focus on and have experience in building companies that truly understand sales, that know marketing, that have great product and technology. Roniin was founded in 2015 and is based in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Zagster

Series A in 2015
Zagster is a transportation provider offering turnkey bike-sharing systems. The company designs, builds, and operates private bike-sharing programs for universities, corporate campuses, hotels, and residential communities across the United States. Moreover, Zagster provides customers a complete bike sharing solution - including system design, installation, sharing technology, maintenance, rider support, and marketing services. Zagster was founded in 2007 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.

SeeClickFix

Venture Round in 2015
SeeClickFix, Inc. is a communications platform designed to facilitate reporting of non-emergency issues by citizens and to enable governments to manage and respond effectively. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut, the company provides several tools aimed at enhancing civic engagement and government transparency. Its offerings include Request Management for gathering data and tracking work orders, Work Management for optimizing internal communication and assignments, and Citizen Engagement tools to inform and involve local communities. Additionally, SeeClickFix provides analytics tools that help assess public service performance and guide decision-making. The platform caters to various sizes and budgets, empowering residents, community organizations, and government officials to collaboratively enhance their neighborhoods. SeeClickFix operates as a subsidiary of CivicPlus, LLC.

Board on Track

Seed Round in 2015
BoardOnTrack provides expertise, training, powerful, web-based tools, and a membership community to the foot soldiers in the battle to improve our nation's public school system. The charter school is a multi-million dollar public enterprise. Running it with a group of volunteers is a daunting task. BoardOnTrack helps in leveraging the efforts of volunteer board members into real results: academic excellence and organizational sustainability. It was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts.

Avanoo

Seed Round in 2015
Avanoo, Inc. operates an employee engagement platform known as StoryApp, which provides personalized 30-day programs designed to help employees adopt beneficial behaviors and mindsets that enhance individual and team performance. Founded in 2013 and based in Boulder, Colorado, Avanoo utilizes AI-driven technology to facilitate the sharing of personal stories among employees, thereby fostering a transformative organizational culture. The platform features assessments, micro-learning modules, and predictive analytics, including daily video lessons that encourage behavioral change. By offering insights into learning and performance metrics, Avanoo enables organizations to understand the impact of their training initiatives and drive positive cultural transformation within their workforce. The company was previously known as Placebo, Inc. before rebranding in June 2015.

Careport

Venture Round in 2015
CarePort Health, LLC specializes in care coordination software solutions designed to facilitate patient transitions between different healthcare settings. The company offers a suite of products including CarePort Guide, which aids in selecting post-acute providers; CarePort Connect, which enables real-time management of patients across various care settings; and CarePort Insight, which assesses patient outcomes and provider performance metrics. Additionally, CarePort provides tools such as CarePort Transition and Transition Extender to streamline referrals and enhance communication within electronic health records. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including health systems, accountable care organizations, and both acute and post-acute care providers. By connecting hospitals with high-quality post-acute care options, CarePort helps ensure that patients receive appropriate follow-up care, while also enabling providers to track patient progress effectively. CarePort Health is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, and operates as a subsidiary of Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc.

GridCure

Seed Round in 2015
GRIDCURE INC. provides advanced metering infrastructure solutions. Its solutions enable users to monitor bulk and individual power usage at finer granularity, allowing for analysis on large (grid health, energy balancing, load distribution, and peak load detection) and small (individual health detection and outage detection) scale of power data. The company specializes in grid health analysis, consumption signal processing, fraud detection, and automated communication and alert system. Its solutions also used for automated billing purposes. The company is based in Toronto, Canada.