Lead Dog Ventures

Placester is a comprehensive business platform designed for real estate professionals, offering a suite of tools including lead capturing websites, lead management, email marketing, marketing automation, analytics, and educational resources with 24/7 support. Founded in 2011 by Matthew Barba and Frederick Townes, the platform facilitates online and mobile business growth through seamless MLS integration, natural language search, and visually appealing designs. Placester provides a variety of apps and add-ons for high-impact email marketing, digital advertising campaigns, lead management, and task streamlining. The company serves a significant portion of real estate professionals in the U.S. and is a technology partner to leading real estate brands across North America, including being the sole website provider for the REALTOR Benefits® Program of the National Association of REALTORS®.

docTrackr is a digital document management service designed to give businesses control and visibility over their sensitive documents. The platform allows users to manage permissions, track document usage, and remotely destroy or update documents, even after they have been shared or extracted from the platform. By integrating with popular document management tools like Dropbox and Google Drive, docTrackr enhances existing workflows without replacing them. Its technology empowers organizations to maintain security and compliance by providing real-time insights into document interactions. Founded in the United States and with a presence in Europe, docTrackr has been recognized for its innovation in the tech space, having participated in the prestigious TechStars accelerator program. The company was acquired for $10 million, further solidifying its position in the digital document security market.

Jingle Networks is a prominent provider of advertising and technology solutions focused on voice and mobile business search. The company connects businesses with consumers ready to transact by leveraging a robust new media channel within the growing business search market. Jingle Networks offers tailored solutions for carriers, network operators, advertising agencies, brand marketers, and small businesses. Its services enable thousands of national brands and local businesses to utilize brief in-call audio or text advertisements to attract new customers during phone calls or online searches. The company's innovative technology has made it a preferred choice for network operators and telecom carriers. Jingle Networks is also known for creating the free directory assistance service 1-800-FREE411, allowing consumers to obtain phone numbers without charge. This service is funded by short, targeted advertising messages that play while the caller waits for information. Founded by experienced professionals in advertising and technology, Jingle Networks continues to deliver effective solutions for building brand awareness and maximizing business search outcomes.