Leo Capital Holdings

Leo Capital Holdings, LLC is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Northbrook, Illinois, founded in 2001. The firm specializes in growth capital investments, focusing on seed, early-stage, mid-venture, emerging growth, late venture, and later-stage private companies. It primarily targets investments in sectors such as internet and wireless technologies, entertainment-oriented technology, youth-oriented technologies, consumer applications, and media-based companies. The firm also remains open to exceptional opportunities in other sectors. Leo Capital typically invests between $1 million and $3 million initially and aims to take an active role by acquiring board seats in its portfolio companies. It usually holds investments for around five years and seeks to participate in follow-on funding rounds. With a strong network of contacts and advisors, Leo Capital is committed to helping its portfolio companies build value in large market segments across the United States.

Randy Rissman

Founder and Managing Director

24 past transactions

Laminar Global

Seed Round in 2022
Laminar Global specializes in developing a video streaming platform that assists content creators and companies in establishing their own streaming services. The platform offers a comprehensive streaming infrastructure that efficiently manages video assets and incorporates a data science engine for detailed audience insights. This enables users to deliver high-quality video content, even in areas with poor network connectivity. By providing an enterprise-class, direct-to-consumer video streaming solution, Laminar Global facilitates the rapid launch of full-featured global over-the-top (OTT) services, catering to the evolving needs of the media industry.

GoComet

Series A in 2022
GoComet is a logistics resource management platform that revolutionizes supply chain operations for businesses by enhancing transparency and efficiency while achieving significant cost savings. Utilizing advanced data science and machine intelligence, GoComet provides a cloud-based solution that automates various logistics processes, including freight rate negotiations, shipment tracking, and invoice reconciliation. Its RFQ management module streamlines the freight rate negotiation process, allowing companies to quickly gather and compare quotes from multiple vendors, leading to potential savings of 8-15% in freight procurement. The platform also features real-time shipment tracking, offering users a unified dashboard for monitoring cargo movement and service levels, which can be shared with customers to improve their experience. Additionally, GoComet's Freight Index enables benchmarking of freight rates globally, and its invoice reconciliation module significantly reduces processing time and errors. With a focus on enhancing communication, reducing workloads, and automating approvals, GoComet provides a comprehensive solution for international freight service providers looking to optimize their logistics operations.

LambdaTest

Series A in 2020
LambdaTest is a technology company that specializes in software testing and automation solutions for web applications. It offers a cloud-based platform designed for cross-browser testing, allowing users to assess their websites across various browsers and operating systems. The platform features both real-time and automated testing capabilities, which are particularly beneficial for industries such as software development, quality assurance, and e-commerce. By leveraging artificial intelligence, LambdaTest's unified enterprise test execution cloud platform enhances the efficiency of test execution, thereby reducing the time to market for businesses. The infrastructure supports end-to-end Selenium automation, facilitating precise debugging of browser compatibility issues on both desktop and mobile devices. This comprehensive approach enables developers and testers to manage issues collaboratively, ensuring quality releases and fostering accelerated digital transformation.

LambdaTest

Seed Round in 2019
LambdaTest is a technology company that specializes in software testing and automation solutions for web applications. It offers a cloud-based platform designed for cross-browser testing, allowing users to assess their websites across various browsers and operating systems. The platform features both real-time and automated testing capabilities, which are particularly beneficial for industries such as software development, quality assurance, and e-commerce. By leveraging artificial intelligence, LambdaTest's unified enterprise test execution cloud platform enhances the efficiency of test execution, thereby reducing the time to market for businesses. The infrastructure supports end-to-end Selenium automation, facilitating precise debugging of browser compatibility issues on both desktop and mobile devices. This comprehensive approach enables developers and testers to manage issues collaboratively, ensuring quality releases and fostering accelerated digital transformation.

LambdaTest

Seed Round in 2018
LambdaTest is a technology company that specializes in software testing and automation solutions for web applications. It offers a cloud-based platform designed for cross-browser testing, allowing users to assess their websites across various browsers and operating systems. The platform features both real-time and automated testing capabilities, which are particularly beneficial for industries such as software development, quality assurance, and e-commerce. By leveraging artificial intelligence, LambdaTest's unified enterprise test execution cloud platform enhances the efficiency of test execution, thereby reducing the time to market for businesses. The infrastructure supports end-to-end Selenium automation, facilitating precise debugging of browser compatibility issues on both desktop and mobile devices. This comprehensive approach enables developers and testers to manage issues collaboratively, ensuring quality releases and fostering accelerated digital transformation.

SHEROES

Series B in 2018
SHEROES is a women-only platform based in India that focuses on providing a supportive and resourceful online environment for women. The platform facilitates connections and commerce through its ecosystem of communities and microapps, offering diverse engagement formats such as corporate jobs, freelancing, and mentorship opportunities. It aims to empower women, particularly in regions with significant gender disparities, by creating a space for appreciation, growth, and meaningful interactions. SHEROES emphasizes safety, empathy, and trust throughout its services, addressing various aspects of women's lives, including health, career, and personal development. Through its comprehensive approach, SHEROES seeks to redefine how women engage with the internet and benefit from its vast resources.

704Games

Venture Round in 2018
704Games, formerly known as Dusenberry Martin Racing, was established in January 2015 after acquiring the NASCAR video game license. The company set out to revitalize the NASCAR video game franchise, collaborating with Monster Games to develop titles like NASCAR Heat and its sequel, NASCAR Dirt to Daytona. In May 2016, they announced NASCAR Heat Evolution, which was released on September 13, 2016, featuring Carl Edwards on the cover. The team at 704Games comprises industry veterans dedicated to creating engaging and competitive racing experiences that reflect the excitement of NASCAR. Following the success of NASCAR Heat Evolution, the company aimed to expand its offerings, with a sequel launched in fall 2017. Additionally, 704Games ventured into the mobile gaming market with the release of NASCAR Heat Mobile in April 2017, enabling players to engage in racing with 40 stock cars on mobile devices. Looking ahead, 704Games remains focused on NASCAR while exploring new opportunities within and beyond the sport.

Mighty Cast, Inc (The Nex Band)

Seed Round in 2014
Nex is a customizable wearable that allows you to create a new smartband every day, hour, or minute. Focus on social, gaming, and IoT.

Mighty Cast, Inc (The Nex Band)

Angel Round in 2013
Nex is a customizable wearable that allows you to create a new smartband every day, hour, or minute. Focus on social, gaming, and IoT.

Fashion Playtes

Series B in 2012
FashionPlaytes is a provider of an information service used to serve girls. Its service offers the latest reviews and recommendations of fashion, bars, restaurants, and more, thus enabling businesses to increase their reach.

Media Chaperone

Venture Round in 2011
Media Chaperone developed applications for parents to manage children’s internet use via real-time reports, social controls and rewards.

Shoutlet

Venture Round in 2011
Shoutlet, Inc. is an enterprise social marketing platform that enables brands to build and strengthen customer relationships through a comprehensive suite of tools. Founded in 2004 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, with additional offices in Atlanta and London, Shoutlet offers solutions for content creation, social media engagement, and customer relationship management. Its platform includes features for social listening, analytics, and community management, allowing brands to track conversations, manage campaigns, and measure performance across various social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. With a focus on integrating social data into business strategies, Shoutlet provides tools for social advertising, workflow management, and contest execution. The company's software-as-a-service model ensures flexibility and control for its clients, supported by a dedicated account team to facilitate successful social media campaigns. Shoutlet operates as a subsidiary of Spredfast, Inc. and continues to cater to large enterprises seeking to optimize their social marketing efforts.

Shoutlet

Series B in 2010
Shoutlet, Inc. is an enterprise social marketing platform that enables brands to build and strengthen customer relationships through a comprehensive suite of tools. Founded in 2004 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, with additional offices in Atlanta and London, Shoutlet offers solutions for content creation, social media engagement, and customer relationship management. Its platform includes features for social listening, analytics, and community management, allowing brands to track conversations, manage campaigns, and measure performance across various social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. With a focus on integrating social data into business strategies, Shoutlet provides tools for social advertising, workflow management, and contest execution. The company's software-as-a-service model ensures flexibility and control for its clients, supported by a dedicated account team to facilitate successful social media campaigns. Shoutlet operates as a subsidiary of Spredfast, Inc. and continues to cater to large enterprises seeking to optimize their social marketing efforts.

Shoutlet

Series A in 2010
Shoutlet, Inc. is an enterprise social marketing platform that enables brands to build and strengthen customer relationships through a comprehensive suite of tools. Founded in 2004 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, with additional offices in Atlanta and London, Shoutlet offers solutions for content creation, social media engagement, and customer relationship management. Its platform includes features for social listening, analytics, and community management, allowing brands to track conversations, manage campaigns, and measure performance across various social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. With a focus on integrating social data into business strategies, Shoutlet provides tools for social advertising, workflow management, and contest execution. The company's software-as-a-service model ensures flexibility and control for its clients, supported by a dedicated account team to facilitate successful social media campaigns. Shoutlet operates as a subsidiary of Spredfast, Inc. and continues to cater to large enterprises seeking to optimize their social marketing efforts.

Sway

Series A in 2010
Headquartered in the Silicon Prairie of Madison, Wisconsin, Shoutlet, Inc. was a privately held technology firm that developed tools to help global brands, small businesses, and marketing agencies build, engage, and measure social media communication via one affordable, easy-to-use, multi-user application.

Smith & Tinker

Venture Round in 2009
Smith & Tinker is an electronic entertainment company founded in 2007 by Jeremy Bornstein, Lenny Raymond, Kev Ray, and Jordan Weisman. In late 2007 the first three left the company and Weisman recruited Tim Lebel and Joe Lawandus. On October 15, 2007, they announced that they had licensed from Microsoft the rights for Weisman's previous creations of MechWarrior, Shadowrun, Crimson Skies and other FASA titles and would be announcing their plans for these intellectual properties at a later date. The first game from Smith & Tinker was Nanovor. Nanovor is an online battle game targeted to 7 - 12 year olds. Nanovor was released to public beta in May 2009. Smith & Tinker are also responsible, in conjunction with Piranha Games, for the future release of Mechwarrior as announced on June 8/09.

Grubhub

Series B in 2009
Grubhub is an online platform that allows users to find and order food from local restaurants for delivery or pickup. It provides a wide variety of meal options, including snacks and groceries, while offering tools for restaurant owners to reach more customers.

StarNet Interactive

Series A in 2006
StarNet Interactive is the company behind leading on-line tween community site GirlSense. They are a subsidiary of Mindspark, Inc.

Firefly Mobile

Venture Round in 2006
Firefly Mobile is a privately held company with worldwide headquarters in Miami Beach, Florida. Firefly Mobile is the industry leading designer, developer and seller of mobile phones and accessories specifically targeting kids and tweens. Firefly Mobile was founded with an award winning signature product; The Original Firefly Phone, which allows children to stay connected to those most important, as well as a growing brand that allows for continued innovation and product extensions. By designing the handsets from the ground up, Firefly has always been able to focus on the exact needs of kids, tweens and their parents, making the phones ideal for the market.

Firefly Mobile

Series D in 2005
Firefly Mobile is a privately held company with worldwide headquarters in Miami Beach, Florida. Firefly Mobile is the industry leading designer, developer and seller of mobile phones and accessories specifically targeting kids and tweens. Firefly Mobile was founded with an award winning signature product; The Original Firefly Phone, which allows children to stay connected to those most important, as well as a growing brand that allows for continued innovation and product extensions. By designing the handsets from the ground up, Firefly has always been able to focus on the exact needs of kids, tweens and their parents, making the phones ideal for the market.

Fastmobile

Series B in 2005
Fastmobile provides integrated communications and community solutions tailored for wireless operators, portals, and handset manufacturers. The company specializes in delivering a suite of applications that includes integrated messaging, content, commerce, and social networking, all accessible through a user-friendly interface. Additionally, Fastmobile supports mobile operators by offering services that facilitate voice communication, messaging, and content sharing, enhancing users' ability to connect and consume information. The company also plays a significant role in mobilizing online messaging and content services for portals and Internet Service Providers, enabling them to offer multimedia messaging and applications in a mobile context. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, Fastmobile has expanded its presence with offices across North America, Europe, China, and South America. It operates as a subsidiary of Research In Motion Limited.

Go2call.com

Venture Round in 2001
Go2Call is an online platform that specializes in Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solutions, catering to a diverse clientele globally. Founded in 1998 and based in Evanston, Illinois, it offers a range of products designed for various markets. Its Home service enables residential communications, while the Enterprise solution allows businesses to create, deploy, and manage multiple services. The Mobile offering provides calling card services for both fixed line and mobile origination, and the Call Shop service supports outbound calling for call shops and internet cafes, featuring multilevel management tools. Additionally, Go2Call's back office solutions support carriers, resellers, broadband service providers, and other distributors in delivering VoIP services. Its offerings are also utilized by satellite providers, cyber cafes, mobile operators, and entrepreneurs, making it a versatile player in the VoIP industry. Go2Call operates as a subsidiary of Deltathree, Inc.

Ikadega

Series A in 2001
Ikadega, Inc., is a provider of unique, high-performance, low-cost rich media content and data storage and delivery solutions. Founded in 2000 and based in Northbrook, Ill., Ikadega is staffed with employees from leading technology companies, including 3COM, Allscripts, AT&T, Lucent, Midway Games, Motorola and Zenith Electronics.

MedAptus

Series A in 2000
MedAptus, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that specializes in clinical workforce and workflow solutions. Its offerings include a range of charge capture technologies, such as Pro Charge Capture, which assists physicians and administrative staff in managing billing in hospitalist groups and multi-specialty clinics. The company also provides various editions tailored to different healthcare environments, including inpatient settings, outpatient clinics, and academic medical centers. Notable solutions include Assign for Rounding Providers, which optimizes patient assignments based on provider schedules, and MedAptus Collaborate, which facilitates secure communication among caregivers. By streamlining administrative tasks and enhancing collaboration, MedAptus aims to improve clinical operations for hospitals and healthcare organizations. Founded in 1999 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company operates as a subsidiary of Volaris Group Inc.
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