Leader Ventures

Leader Ventures is a private investment firm providing debt and equity financing to a diversified portfolio of early and late stage, private companies. With offices in Menlo Park and San Francisco, Leader Ventures invests primarily in the U.S. and employs a variety of loan structures to invest in companies of different developmental stages and across technology, clean tech and life science industries. The investment professionals of Leader Ventures come from Dominion Capital Management and Western Technology Investment. The team has a wide range of expertise in lending to, investing in, and running start-ups.

Brian Best

Managing Director

Patrick Gordan

Managing Director

Robert W. Molke

Managing Director and CFO

17 past transactions

Sky Wing

Series A in 2018
Beijing Sky Wing Technology Development Co., Ltd. specializes in the design and development of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) tailored for the agricultural sector. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Beijing, the company produces two primary drone models, the TY4SA-10 and HWX220, which are specifically engineered for automatic spraying applications in agriculture. Sky Wing aims to enhance agricultural efficiency through innovative drone technology.

Avalanche Technology

Series C in 2012
Avalanche Technology, Inc. develops and markets a non-volatile spin transfer torque magnetic random access memory device. It offers its device for applications in mobile (consumer wearable devices), Internet of Things, enterprise storage, computing, networking, telecommunication, automotive, and other industries. Avalanche Technology, Inc. was formerly known as Yadav Technology Inc. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Fremont, California.

PneumRx

Venture Round in 2011
PneumRx, Inc. is a medical device company that specializes in developing minimally invasive treatments for patients with emphysema. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company is known for its RePneu Lung Volume Reduction Coil, an investigational device aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals suffering from this chronic respiratory condition. PneumRx focuses on addressing unmet medical needs in pulmonary medicine through innovative solutions.

CollabNet

Debt Financing in 2010
CollabNet provides cloud-based application lifecycle management solutions for increasing enterprise agility and governance. The company offers TeamForge, an enterprise agile platform that simplifies and streamlines user workflow as well as offers enhanced planning, visibility, and reporting for increasingly complex software development environments; CloudForge, a cloud-based platform for developers to code, connect, and deploy projects to the public or private clouds; ScrumWorks Pro, an agile planning platform to unleash team productivity; and Subversion Edge that simplifies subversion installation, automates upgrades, and manages instances. The company also provides Enterprise Git, a control, security, and compliance solution for enterprises; CollabNet. GitEye, an intuitive graphical Git client with integration for users to plan, track, code review, and build tools; and integrations to orchestrate users’ favorite tools. In addition, it offers training services such as agile and product training services; c...

Lytx

Venture Round in 2009
Lytx, Inc. develops video-based driver safety and fleet management solutions. The company offers DriveCam that identifies, prioritizes, and corrects the causes of poor driving to set standards for driver safety needs; RAIR web-based suite of compliance services that helps carriers manage CSA, hours-of-service, driver vehicle inspection report, and driver qualification aspects; a fleet tracking solution; and a fuel management solution. The company provides its solutions to trucking and transportation organizations, and their drivers; and the construction, distribution, government, transit, utility, waste and environmental, and commercial markets. It serves customers in the United States and internationally. The company was formerly known as DriveCam, Inc. and changed its name to Lytx, Inc. in November 2013. It was founded in 1998 and is based in San Diego, California.

Innovalight

Venture Round in 2009
Innovalight, founded by Conrad Burke, specializes in the development of high-efficiency, low-cost solar modules utilizing a unique silicon ink technology. This innovative approach, which has been in development since 2005, allows for the processing of silicon in a liquid form, significantly enhancing the cost and efficiency of solar power generation. Innovalight's focus is on creating ultra-thin film power modules suitable for both residential and commercial applications, contributing to a manufacturing paradigm shift in the solar industry. By emphasizing the use of silicon-based solar cells, the company aims to improve the accessibility and effectiveness of grid-connected solar power solutions.

Vindicia

Series D in 2009
Vindicia offers comprehensive subscription management solutions that help businesses acquire and retain more customers. Providing much more than just a billing and payments system, the company’s SaaS-based subscription management platform combines big data analysis, strategic consulting and proprietary retention technology. Vindicia provides its clients with more recurring revenue, more customer data, better insights, and greater value throughout the entire subscriber lifecycle.

Tagged

Debt Financing in 2008
Tagged.com was launched in 2004, and is an explosively growing social-networking portal developed specifically for teens aged 13 through 19. Emerging as the premier brand in the lucrative teen demographic, Tagged.com is rapidly becoming the number one teen site on the web.

if(we)

Debt Financing in 2008
if(we), previously known as Tagged Inc., is a company focused on developing social products that foster meaningful connections among individuals. Established in 2014 by the original team behind Tagged, which was launched in 2004, if(we) operates profitable platforms, including Tagged and hi5. The company aims to expand its portfolio by creating new social products tailored for mobile devices and other significant platforms. Through its innovative approach, if(we) seeks to enhance social interactions in the digital space.

Revance Therapeutics

Debt Financing in 2008
Revance Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on the development, manufacture, and commercialization of neuromodulators for aesthetic and therapeutic uses. The company’s lead product, DaxibotulinumtoxinA for injection (DAXI), is undergoing clinical trials for various conditions, including glabellar lines, cervical dystonia, adult upper limb spasticity, and chronic migraine. In addition, DAXI is being evaluated for cosmetic applications such as forehead lines and lateral canthal lines. Revance is also developing DaxibotulinumtoxinA Topical for both therapeutic and aesthetic purposes, and it is working on a biosimilar to BOTOX in collaboration with Mylan. Founded in 1999 and originally known as Essentia Biosystems, the company is headquartered in Newark, California.

MobiTV

Series D in 2008
MobiTV, Inc. provides a cloud-enabled, end-to-end streaming video solution that enables operators to launch customized pay TV services quickly, typically within 90 days. The company delivers live television, on-demand content, and other media across various devices, including mobile phones, tablets, and smart TVs. MobiTV's technology platform supports a seamless viewing experience, allowing users to transition between live and on-demand content while managing playback features like pause and record across multiple screens. The company serves a diverse clientele, including wireless carriers and television service providers, by offering solutions that simplify the complexities of video delivery across different networks and devices. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, MobiTV was previously known as Idetic, Inc. before rebranding in 2005.

Vindicia

Series C in 2008
Vindicia offers comprehensive subscription management solutions that help businesses acquire and retain more customers. Providing much more than just a billing and payments system, the company’s SaaS-based subscription management platform combines big data analysis, strategic consulting and proprietary retention technology. Vindicia provides its clients with more recurring revenue, more customer data, better insights, and greater value throughout the entire subscriber lifecycle.

VoloMedia

Series C in 2008
VoloMedia is a prominent provider of advertising and reporting solutions tailored for downloadable media, particularly in the realms of video and audio, including podcasts. The company specializes in dynamic advertising insertion, enabling advertisers to effectively target and measure their campaigns. VoloMedia’s patented technologies allow for efficient management of media inventory and ad campaigns across various devices, facilitating the seamless delivery of content from PCs to portable devices. Their products are utilized by major media companies, helping to unlock the potential of downloadable media by accurately reaching and engaging high-value audiences.

LS9

Debt Financing in 2008
LS9, the Renewable Petroleum Company, is a privately-held industrial biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California developing patent-pending UltraClean fuels and sustainable chemicals made with the power of synthetic biology.

GlassHouse Technologies

Convertible Note in 2007
GlassHouse Technologies (acquired by Signature Technology Group in 2014) is a global provider of data center consulting services. GlassHouse consultants offer a vendor-independent approach to architect, implement and operate IT environments that drive high performance and agility. GlassHouse delivers its services through TransomSM, a unique delivery framework comprised of proprietary software tools, methodologies and domain expertise that offer unprecedented visibility into enterprise infrastructures. With this insight, GlassHouse enables customers to identify and mitigate operational inefficiencies, yielding significant cost savings, reducing risk and creating a more stable environment to ensure service levels are continually met.

SideStep

Series C in 2007
SideStep is a metasearch engine for travel which makes money through advertising and referral fees. It searches more than 200 websites looking for the best travel deals. SideStep has recently been aggressive in building up its offerings. They acquired [TripUp](http://crunchbase.com/organization/tripup) (a social network focused on travel) and TravelPost.com (a hotel ratings site) with the goal of becoming "the leader in online travel related information." In addition, they have launched two [Facebook](http://crunchbase.com/organization/facebook) applications. The Trips Facebook application provides a trip planning service that currently has over 150,000 users. The Extended Info application allows users to add fields and categories of their own choice to a Facebook profile. SideStep is also developing a Facebook App for TripUp that should be launched later in the year. SideStep was acquired in December 2007 by their nearest competitor Kayak for roughly $180,000,000. Other popular travel metasearch sites and SideStep competitors include [Cheapflights](http://www.cheapflights.com), [Farechase](http://www.Farechase.com), [Mobissimo](http://www.Mobissimo.com) and [Qixo](http://www.Qixo.com).

Enpocket

Debt Financing in 2006
Enpocket, acquired by Nokia in 2007, specializes in mobile advertising, offering brands the tools to plan, create, execute, measure, and optimize their campaigns globally. The Enpocket platform features a comprehensive campaign management and delivery system that leverages advanced consumer insights and targeting capabilities. It supports various advertising formats, including SMS, MMS, mobile internet ads, and video, enabling brands to effectively reach and engage their audiences. In addition to mobile marketing, Enpocket provides integrated entertainment services, enhancing its offerings in the digital advertising landscape.
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