GritWorld
Series B in 2023
Founded in 2015, GritWorld specializes in designing and developing real-time graphics and large-scale 3D reconstruction software solutions. Its products include GritRena for 3D model reconstruction from 2D photos, GritVis for cinematic tools integrated with game engines, and SmartCity for 3D visualization of urban information management. Headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, the company also has locations in Shanghai and Guangzhou, China.
Honor is a leading senior care network and technology platform that focuses on enhancing the quality of life for older adults and their families. Founded in 2014 by Cameron Ring, Monica Lo, Sandy Jen, and Seth Sternberg in San Francisco, California, Honor has established itself as a pioneer in the home care industry. The company offers expert in-home care services for seniors, leveraging an integrated system of third-party care providers. By combining scalable workforce management with personalized care, Honor enables older adults to live safely and comfortably in their own homes. In 2021, Honor expanded its reach by acquiring Home Instead, enhancing its capabilities through a global network and a relationship-based care model. This strategic move positions Honor to address the evolving needs of aging adults and professional caregivers worldwide.
Juvenile Get
Series A in 2019
Juvenile is a learning and counseling application for primary and secondary schools, mainly for 7-15 year olds. The application covers the knowledge points and exam focus of each subject in primary and secondary schools, and answers the test proposition in detail. The knowledge coverage can meet the needs of further studies, and can also help students to self-study after class. The app also provides students with effective learning method guidance, audio books and learning materials.
Founded in 2018, DEEPEXI is a leading provider of enterprise-level digital transformation services. It offers business consulting, solutions, products, and technology research & development based on advanced internet architecture. With over 160 employees across Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Nanjing, and Chengdu, the company specializes in scalable business intelligence services that integrate 5G, IoT, big data, AI, and cloud computing technologies.
Dedao manufactures auto parts. Their products include inspection tools, towing hooks, waveform crash barriers, threshold stiffeners, and roller beams. They provide sales, research, and development services.
Shixianghui
Series B in 2018
Shixianghui is a food enjoyment club and e-commerce platform based in China, established in December 2017. The company operates a community grocery and household products marketplace, emphasizing social retail to enhance the delivery of high-quality fresh produce and other goods to local communities. By leveraging this model, Shixianghui aims to improve cost efficiency for both suppliers and customers, fostering a more accessible and enjoyable shopping experience.
FlashEX specializes in intracity deliveries, serving over 100 million users daily through its network of one million couriers. It guarantees delivery within an hour and operates across 225 cities in Asia.
Chaodian Culture
Angel Round in 2018
Chaodian Culture operates as a provider of content creation services, specializing in the development of cultural products and animation derivatives. The company is also involved in planning and organizing events, including flagship concerts and various exhibitions, which allow companies to showcase a range of cultural products and other content. By facilitating these platforms, Chaodian Culture enables content creators to effectively present their work to a broader audience.
iHear Medical
Debt Financing in 2017
iHear Medical, Inc., established in 2010 and headquartered in San Leandro, California, specializes in developing and marketing affordable, web-enabled hearing aid solutions. The company offers a range of products, including iHEARhd (an invisible hearing aid for mild to moderate loss), iHEARMAX (a mini behind-the-ear option for adults with varying degrees of sensorineural, conductive, or mixed hearing loss profiles), Eva (a behind the ear hearing aid designed for women), and programmable digital hearing aids. These products are sold online and through select drugstores and pharmacies in the United States. iHear Medical's proprietary FDA Cleared iHEARtest is a direct-to-consumer at-home hearing screener, providing users with a Hearing Number™ to determine the most suitable hearing aid solution based on their degree of loss. The company aims to address barriers such as high cost and limited access to hearing aids, with over 50 patents submitted and 27 issued in its end-to-end closed business model. Founded by Adnan Shennib, a veteran of Silicon Valley medical device firms, iHear Medical's board comprises experienced venture capitalists and advisors from successful healthcare companies.
iHear Medical
Series C in 2017
iHear Medical, Inc., established in 2010 and headquartered in San Leandro, California, specializes in developing and marketing affordable, web-enabled hearing aid solutions. The company offers a range of products, including iHEARhd (an invisible hearing aid for mild to moderate loss), iHEARMAX (a mini behind-the-ear option for adults with varying degrees of sensorineural, conductive, or mixed hearing loss profiles), Eva (a behind the ear hearing aid designed for women), and programmable digital hearing aids. These products are sold online and through select drugstores and pharmacies in the United States. iHear Medical's proprietary FDA Cleared iHEARtest is a direct-to-consumer at-home hearing screener, providing users with a Hearing Number™ to determine the most suitable hearing aid solution based on their degree of loss. The company aims to address barriers such as high cost and limited access to hearing aids, with over 50 patents submitted and 27 issued in its end-to-end closed business model. Founded by Adnan Shennib, a veteran of Silicon Valley medical device firms, iHear Medical's board comprises experienced venture capitalists and advisors from successful healthcare companies.
Yijiupi is an e-commerce company based in Wuhu, Anhui, China, founded in September 2014. The company specializes in restructuring the wine supply chain and has expanded its offerings to include a variety of alcoholic beverages and snacks. Yijiupi's platform facilitates the wholesale distribution of premium branded alcoholic products, promoting efficient nationwide distribution channels for liquor stores. Additionally, the company provides warehouse and distribution sharing services, supply chain financial services, and operates offline chains, aiming to serve a broader range of users in the beverage and food industry.
Mianbaoxiaoke
Angel Round in 2016
Mianbaoxiaoke is a content monetization and community economy solution provider committed to helping self-media realise commercialization through content payment. They provide a learning platform for content and paid courses.
Lecarlink
Seed Round in 2016
Beijing Lecarlink Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in transportation data services, focusing on the logistics sector. The company offers a commercial vehicle Internet of Vehicles platform that enhances operational efficiency for drivers and fleet managers. Its services include recording driving activities, managing schedules, monitoring parking, and automating billing processes. These features are designed to promote safe and efficient driving, making Lecarlink a key player in the logistics software-as-a-service market.
Yijiupi is an e-commerce company based in Wuhu, Anhui, China, founded in September 2014. The company specializes in restructuring the wine supply chain and has expanded its offerings to include a variety of alcoholic beverages and snacks. Yijiupi's platform facilitates the wholesale distribution of premium branded alcoholic products, promoting efficient nationwide distribution channels for liquor stores. Additionally, the company provides warehouse and distribution sharing services, supply chain financial services, and operates offline chains, aiming to serve a broader range of users in the beverage and food industry.
HDmessaging
Venture Round in 2013
HDmessaging is a provider of advanced group messaging applications, offering a comprehensive platform designed for mobile operators and developers. The company specializes in enabling group conversations, media sharing, and location sharing through its white-label solutions. Its fully featured API and open-source clients empower developers to create robust messaging applications with functionalities that include cross-platform access and SMS compatibility. HDmessaging's services are utilized by mobile device manufacturers, network operators, and app developers, facilitating the integration of group messaging into various services and applications. This positions HDmessaging as a key player in the evolving landscape of text messaging technology.
WEUNGRY is a global e-commerce platform that specializes in digital food ordering solutions and restaurant delivery services. Operating in over 21 countries and supporting 23 languages, WEUNGRY enables customers to conveniently order food from licensed partner chefs. The platform focuses on creating food ordering marketplaces, allowing restaurants to connect with consumers effectively. Each franchise and licensee of WEUNGRY is locally owned and operated, ensuring that services are tailored to meet the unique needs of various markets. Through its innovative approach, WEUNGRY aims to simplify the food ordering process while expanding access to fresh, cooked meals delivered directly to customers' doorsteps.
if(we)
Venture Round in 2012
if(we) is a social networking company focused on enabling meaningful connections with roots in Tagged and hi5. Founded in 2014 by the team that launched Tagged, it develops social products and mobile features that support customizable profiles, dynamic media integration, and real-time messaging to help teenagers stay connected and grow their social networks. The company aims to extend its existing offerings and create new mobile experiences.
NanoH2O
Venture Round in 2012
NanoH2O is a manufacturer specializing in advanced reverse osmosis membranes designed for water desalination and reuse. The company enhances traditional polymer-based membranes by incorporating a nano-structured material, which improves key membrane properties such as throughput, salt and contaminant rejection, and fouling resistance. NanoH2O's membranes are suitable for various applications, including seawater and brackish water desalination, as well as wastewater reclamation. By focusing on these innovations, the company aims to lower the costs associated with desalination while simultaneously enhancing energy efficiency and productivity in water treatment processes.
Kala Pharmaceuticals
Private Equity Round in 2012
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative therapies for eye diseases using its proprietary Mucus Penetrating Particles (MPP) technology. This technology enhances drug distribution and pharmacokinetics by coating mucosal surfaces with biocompatible, drug-loaded particles, allowing for improved local drug concentrations while minimizing systemic exposure. Kala's lead product candidate, KPI-121 0.25%, has completed two Phase III clinical trials aimed at providing temporary relief for dry eye disease. Additionally, INVELTYS has also completed two Phase III trials for managing inflammation and pain after ocular surgery. The company is advancing KPI-285, a receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor, in preclinical studies targeting retinal diseases. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, Kala Pharmaceuticals continues to explore diverse product opportunities while focusing on internal development and research collaborations to address significant clinical needs.
Zest AI, Inc. is a technology company based in Burbank, California, that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions for credit underwriting. Founded in 2009 and formerly known as ZestFinance, the company has developed a platform that utilizes advanced machine learning techniques to enhance credit decision-making processes. Zest AI's Model Management System allows lenders to analyze extensive credit data, increasing approval rates while mitigating the risks associated with credit decisions. The platform also emphasizes transparency and compliance, enabling lenders to understand and explain their data modeling results effectively. Through its innovative technology, Zest AI aims to make credit more accessible and fair, helping lenders improve their decision-making and ultimately provide better loan options to a wider array of consumers. The company has a strategic partnership with Microsoft, which supports its mission to expand the availability of credit.
Life360
Debt Financing in 2012
Life360 is a global platform designed for busy families, enabling them to stay connected and protected through its mobile application. It offers services such as private location sharing, location history tracking, driving safety features, crash detection, roadside assistance, and emergency alerts. With nearly 100 million monthly active users across over 140 countries, Life360 is the world's largest family-focused social network.
Azelon Pharmaceuticals
Series A in 2011
Azelon Pharmaceuticals, formerly Zelos Therapeutics, a West Conshohocken, PA-based company focused on the development of novel formulations for the treatment of osteoporosis.
Zest AI, Inc. is a technology company based in Burbank, California, that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions for credit underwriting. Founded in 2009 and formerly known as ZestFinance, the company has developed a platform that utilizes advanced machine learning techniques to enhance credit decision-making processes. Zest AI's Model Management System allows lenders to analyze extensive credit data, increasing approval rates while mitigating the risks associated with credit decisions. The platform also emphasizes transparency and compliance, enabling lenders to understand and explain their data modeling results effectively. Through its innovative technology, Zest AI aims to make credit more accessible and fair, helping lenders improve their decision-making and ultimately provide better loan options to a wider array of consumers. The company has a strategic partnership with Microsoft, which supports its mission to expand the availability of credit.
Rafter is a course materials management company headquartered in San Mateo, California, committed to enhancing student success by making education more accessible and affordable. With its innovative Rafter360 solution, the company transforms how higher education institutions manage course materials. Rafter's services have enabled over 2.7 million students across hundreds of campuses to collectively save nearly $700 million on textbooks. The company focuses on facilitating online rental services that provide free shipping and discounts, thereby aggregating demand for textbooks to secure lower prices. By catering to the needs of college administrators, professors, and students, Rafter simplifies the process of accessing and managing both digital and physical educational content. Originally founded as BookRenter, Rafter underwent rebranding in July 2012 and has since solidified its presence in the education sector.
Aryx Therapeutics
Post in 2010
Aryx Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in the development of innovative oral therapies aimed at chronic diseases. The company leverages its expertise in retrometabolic drug design to create product candidates that address and eliminate safety concerns associated with existing, commercially successful medications. By focusing on improving the safety profiles of these therapies, Aryx Therapeutics seeks to enhance patient outcomes and provide better treatment options in the pharmaceutical market. The company's commitment to advancing drug safety is supported by a strong portfolio of intellectual property.
Transera Communications Inc., established in 2004 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in developing and providing cloud-based software solutions for contact centers. Its primary offering, Seratel®, is a SaaS-based platform that enables businesses to manage and optimize customer interactions across various channels and agent locations. Transera's software suite includes features such as customer behavior analytics, performance tracking, and seamless integration with CRM, WFM, and telephony systems. It caters to diverse industries, including e-tail, retail, consumer finance, and technology, serving both domestic and international clients. As of 2016, Transera operates as a subsidiary of BroadSoft, Inc.
Proofpoint
Series F in 2008
Founded in 2002, Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company specializing in cloud-based solutions. It protects organizations from advanced threats via email, social media, and mobile apps, safeguards sensitive data, and facilitates quick incident response.
Polychromix
Series D in 2007
Polychromix is an advanced communications technology company specializing in the development and manufacture of optical subsystems and chemical sensing products. The company's portfolio includes innovative technologies that enable dynamically configurable optical networks. Notably, Polychromix offers PHAZIR, a near-infrared material analyzer designed for various applications such as raw material inspection, quality control, field testing, and counterfeit product identification.
Tabula, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2003. The company specializes in developing programmable logic devices designed for a range of applications, including programmable logic, memory, and signal processing. Tabula offers advanced 3-D programmable logic devices that feature a portfolio of soft intellectual property cores, such as DDR2 and DDR3 memory controllers, PCI Express, and gigabit and 10 gigabit Ethernet. Additionally, it provides Spacetime, a programmable logic architecture that enables the reconfiguration of logic, memory, and interconnect at multi-GHz speeds. Formerly known as Everychip, Inc., Tabula aims to innovate in the semiconductor sector by offering versatile and high-performance solutions.
Santur Corporation, founded in November 2000, specializes in the commercialization of laser array and packaging technologies tailored for the telecommunications industry. The company develops a range of opto-electronic products, including tunable lasers, which are essential for generating, routing, and amplifying signals within optical networks. As the telecommunications sector evolves from traditional point-to-point links to more dynamic mesh and reconfigurable wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) networks, Santur's innovations in tunability provide vital flexibility and cost efficiencies for modern communication systems.
Polychromix
Series C in 2007
Polychromix is an advanced communications technology company specializing in the development and manufacture of optical subsystems and chemical sensing products. The company's portfolio includes innovative technologies that enable dynamically configurable optical networks. Notably, Polychromix offers PHAZIR, a near-infrared material analyzer designed for various applications such as raw material inspection, quality control, field testing, and counterfeit product identification.
BiPar Sciences
Debt Financing in 2006
BiPar Sciences Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Brisbane, California, focused on developing innovative cancer therapies, particularly through the use of PARP inhibitors. Its lead product, BSI-201, is currently undergoing mid-stage clinical trials for advanced breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and other challenging tumors. BiPar's portfolio also includes candidates targeting therapy-resistant cancers and additional drug programs aimed at enhancing the efficacy of chemotherapy. The company has secured approximately $60 million in venture capital funding from various investors and has attracted venture debt to support its initiatives. In April 2009, BiPar Sciences was acquired by the French pharmaceutical company Sanofi-Aventis, indicating its potential significance in the oncology market.
DiVitas Networks
Series A in 2006
DiVitas Networks is a provider of mobile unified communications solutions designed to enhance business communications and facilitate real-time collaboration. The company offers a comprehensive suite of server and client software tailored for enterprise customers, enabling features such as business voice and messaging applications. DiVitas specializes in delivering single number reach, visual voicemail, and mobile deskphone capabilities, along with enterprise contacts, messaging, and presence services. Through its innovative platform, DiVitas aims to streamline communication processes and improve connectivity within organizations.
Mimosa Systems
Series B in 2005
Mimosa Systems, Inc., established in 2003 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, specializes in content archiving solutions. It offers Mimosa NearPoint, an integrated software suite designed to manage unstructured information such as emails, files, and instant messages. This solution enables email and file system archiving, e-discovery, recovery, disaster recovery, and storage management for enterprises worldwide, with offices in multiple countries including Germany, the UK, Japan, China, Australia, and India.
Santur Corporation, founded in November 2000, specializes in the commercialization of laser array and packaging technologies tailored for the telecommunications industry. The company develops a range of opto-electronic products, including tunable lasers, which are essential for generating, routing, and amplifying signals within optical networks. As the telecommunications sector evolves from traditional point-to-point links to more dynamic mesh and reconfigurable wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) networks, Santur's innovations in tunability provide vital flexibility and cost efficiencies for modern communication systems.
Polychromix
Series B in 2005
Polychromix is an advanced communications technology company specializing in the development and manufacture of optical subsystems and chemical sensing products. The company's portfolio includes innovative technologies that enable dynamically configurable optical networks. Notably, Polychromix offers PHAZIR, a near-infrared material analyzer designed for various applications such as raw material inspection, quality control, field testing, and counterfeit product identification.
LVL7 Systems
Series C in 2005
LVL7 Systems, Inc. provides networking software solutions. It offers FASTPATH, a production-ready networking software, which is used by original equipment manufacturers and original design manufacturers to implement Internet protocol and ethernet products.
The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina. As of January 3, 2007, LVL7 Systems, Inc. is a subsidiary of Broadcom Corp.
Revivio, Inc. is a provider of continuous data protection solutions for enterprises, headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts. Founded in 2001, the company specializes in technologies that enable users to restore data instantly, allowing for rapid recovery of business applications in the event of data loss, corruption, or disaster. Its flagship product, the Continuous Protection System, includes various appliances and modules that facilitate immediate data recovery while eliminating traditional backup windows. The Continuous Protection System Replication Module further enhances disaster recovery capabilities by extending continuous data protection to remote sites, ensuring compliance with stringent recovery requirements. Revivio, formerly known as Mariko Systems, Ltd., was acquired by Symantec Corp. in 2006.
Orthogon Systems
Venture Round in 2004
Orthogon Systems specializes in advanced carrier-grade point-to-point broadband wireless systems, notably the OS-Gemini Broadband Wireless Ethernet Bridge. This technology enables high-speed connections with reliable performance, overcoming obstacles such as terrain and buildings, and effectively spanning long distances and large bodies of water. The OS-Gemini is utilized in more than 500 networks globally, serving diverse sectors including corporate, government, healthcare, and education. Additionally, it allows wireless service providers to extend broadband access to remote areas and facilitates efficient backhaul of wireless data traffic. Headquartered in Ashburton, Devon, United Kingdom, and Waltham, Massachusetts, USA, Orthogon Systems is a privately funded company with a strong presence in the United States, Europe, and the Asia Pacific regions.
Proofpoint
Series C in 2004
Founded in 2002, Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company specializing in cloud-based solutions. It protects organizations from advanced threats via email, social media, and mobile apps, safeguards sensitive data, and facilitates quick incident response.
Hammerhead Systems
Series A in 2003
Hammerhead Systems, Inc. provides MPLS and Ethernet aggregation and switching solutions for business services, residential broadband, and wireless backhaul markets in the United States and internationally. It offers HSX 6000, which enables aggregation, interworking, and migration of access protocols across various core infrastructure; and Pegador SOA EMS, an element management system that provides Web services through XML/SOAP.
The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. On May 21, 2009, Hammerhead Systems, Inc filed a voluntary petition for liquidation under Chapter 7 in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California, San Jose.
Responsys
Series E in 2003
Responsys is a marketing cloud software and services company based in San Bruno, California, with a global presence. Established in 1998 and acquired by Oracle in 2013, Responsys specializes in enabling brands to effectively manage their digital marketing relationships. Their flagship product, the Responsys Interact Marketing Cloud, allows businesses to design, execute, and manage comprehensive email and cross-channel marketing campaigns. By integrating customer data analysis with targeted interaction systems, Responsys empowers enterprises to automate and personalize their marketing efforts at scale. This approach helps organizations deliver the right marketing messages across various platforms, including email, mobile, social media, and web, thereby enhancing customer engagement and competitive advantage.
CenterRun
Series A in 2002
CenterRun Inc. is a privately held provider of productivity applications for the enterprise data center. CenterRun gives data center operations assurance that web application deployments are done correctly, providing greater control, improved visibility, increased productivity and enforced best practices.
StorageWay
Series C in 2001
StorageWay, Inc. provides storage utility services. Its services are offered by Internet infrastructure providers in Santa Clara, New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Washington DC, and Dallas; and Toronto, Canada.
Santur
Venture Round in 2001
Santur Corporation, founded in November 2000, specializes in the commercialization of laser array and packaging technologies tailored for the telecommunications industry. The company develops a range of opto-electronic products, including tunable lasers, which are essential for generating, routing, and amplifying signals within optical networks. As the telecommunications sector evolves from traditional point-to-point links to more dynamic mesh and reconfigurable wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) networks, Santur's innovations in tunability provide vital flexibility and cost efficiencies for modern communication systems.
AP Engines
Series B in 2001
AP Engines provides the industry's only complete OSS integration platform for telephony and broadband service providers. Its workflow-based product suite, AP InterLink, enables service providers to turn technology into revenue by bridging the gap between new services and current infrastructure. AP InterLink solves the complex problems of connecting multiple OSS. It facilitates open access standards, enables service creation, and provides network usage management to appropriately track and bill for services.
Secure data management services.
After filing for bankruptcy in June 2002, Sanrise's software division was sold to EMC and its other assets were sold to ManagedStorage International.
Ellacoya Networks
Series B in 2000
Ellacoya Networks is a provider of carrier-grade Broadband Service Optimization solutions, specializing in deep packet inspection technology. The company offers tools that enhance application and subscriber awareness for broadband service providers, allowing them to optimize Internet services effectively. Its hardware platforms, such as the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, enable service providers to identify subscribers, manage applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. Ellacoya Networks aims to empower broadband providers to deliver compelling applications and competitive services, ultimately enhancing revenue opportunities. Headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, the company also has offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore.
Ellacoya Networks
Series A in 2000
Ellacoya Networks is a provider of carrier-grade Broadband Service Optimization solutions, specializing in deep packet inspection technology. The company offers tools that enhance application and subscriber awareness for broadband service providers, allowing them to optimize Internet services effectively. Its hardware platforms, such as the e30 and e100, along with a comprehensive suite of software applications, enable service providers to identify subscribers, manage applications on an individual basis, and improve overall performance and customer satisfaction. Ellacoya Networks aims to empower broadband providers to deliver compelling applications and competitive services, ultimately enhancing revenue opportunities. Headquartered in Merrimack, New Hampshire, the company also has offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore.
Homes.com
Series A in 2000
Homes.com is a prominent online platform facilitating real estate transactions nationwide. It connects homebuyers directly with local agents, empowering agents to grow their business while retaining commissions. The company offers comprehensive neighborhood overviews, detailed school information, agent profiles, and home value estimates from reliable sources, simplifying the home search process for users.
Post Communications
Venture Round in 2000
Post Communications provides customized email marketing services. It is a marketing company that engages in the design, development, implementation, and operations of internet marketing solutions. It offers its users with a wide range of promotional campaigns.
Post Communications was founded in 1996 and it was acquired by Yesmail on December 5, 2001.
Cogit.com
Series D in 2000
Cogit Corporation, Cogit.com is a leader in emarketing, providing real-time etargeting services that apply consumer data and analytics to predict online behavior. Cogit.com is a privately held company, with strong financial backing by premier venture capital firms, including New Enterprise Associates, Institutional Venture Partners and Crosslink Capital Partners. The company is committed to excellence, with a world-class management and technical team contributing deep expertise in direct marketing, statistical analysis, and database management.
Scriptics
Venture Round in 1999
Scriptics is a developer of business integration tools.