Udaan is a B2B e-commerce platform based in India that connects businesses with suppliers across various sectors, including FMCG, pharmaceuticals, and staples. It aims to address core trade challenges faced by small, medium, and large enterprises by providing a centralized platform for buying and selling goods. Udaan facilitates direct connections between clients, allowing them to negotiate better deals while ensuring secure payment processes and efficient logistics. The platform also supports small businesses by offering financial products tailored to their needs, thereby enhancing their operational capabilities and market reach.
Zepto is an e-grocery company that specializes in delivering daily essentials and grocery items directly to customers' doorsteps within a short timeframe. Utilizing a network of hyperlocal dark stores, Zepto stocks a variety of fresh produce, snack foods, and grocery products, which customers can conveniently order through its app or website. The company's service aims to enhance the shopping experience by providing quick access to essential items, catering to the needs of consumers in the retail, food and beverage, and logistics sectors. Zepto's focus on rapid delivery and a diverse product range positions it as a significant player in the online grocery market.
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise while enabling brands to reach local stores. The platform is designed to alleviate the inventory risk often associated with wholesale purchasing, offering features such as net 60 payment terms and free returns. This approach allows local retailers and independent brands to compete effectively against larger competitors. Utilizing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics, Faire helps retailers forecast product demand and streamline inventory management, reducing the time and resources needed to source goods. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, and Kitchener, Ontario, Faire supports the growth of local retail through its innovative technology and data-driven insights.
Seismic Software
Series G in 2021
Seismic is a leading provider of sales enablement solutions that assist organizations in enhancing customer engagement and driving revenue growth. Its flagship product, the Seismic Enablement Cloud, is a comprehensive platform designed to equip customer-facing teams with essential skills, content, tools, and insights necessary for success. By automating the creation of personalized sales materials and leveraging data to identify effective content, Seismic improves sales performance by increasing close rates and facilitating larger deals. The company serves a diverse clientele, ranging from large enterprises to startups and small businesses, with over 2,000 organizations worldwide relying on Seismic to meet their enablement needs.
Affirm, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides a closed-end installment loan product designed to facilitate consumer purchases at the point of sale. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Chicago, the company aims to offer a transparent alternative to traditional credit cards. Affirm allows consumers to select a payment plan that fits their budget at checkout, enabling them to make monthly payments without hidden fees or unexpected costs. The company partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and electronics, to provide shoppers with flexible payment options. Affirm's platform is designed to empower consumers by promoting accountability and accessibility in financial services.
Netskope, Inc. is a cloud application analytics and policy company that specializes in providing a secure Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform for enterprises. The company's primary offering, Netskope Security Cloud, delivers visibility and real-time protection for data and users accessing cloud services, websites, and private applications. Netskope's platform employs patented technology to enable granular control and conditional access, adhering to zero trust principles. The company also offers Cloud XDTM, which enhances visibility into cloud application usage, and NewEdge, a security network that facilitates real-time security without compromising performance. Additionally, Netskope provides a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) to manage cloud applications and prevent data exfiltration, as well as a cloud-based web security solution that safeguards against malware and advanced threats. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Netskope serves various industries, including financial services, government, healthcare, and retail, while maintaining data centers across multiple countries to support its global operations.
MuleSoft is a San Francisco-based company that provides a software platform, Anypoint Platform, enabling organizations to connect their applications, data, and devices seamlessly using APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). Founded in 2006, MuleSoft's platform allows customers to compose applications using reusable building blocks or nodes, facilitating connections between SaaS applications, on-premises systems, cloud deployments, mobile devices, and data sources. The company operates as a subsidiary of Salesforce.com since 2018 and has strategic alliances with other businesses like IQVIA.
Aquantia Corp specializes in the design, development, and marketing of high-speed communication integrated circuits (IC) for Ethernet connectivity across various markets, including data centers, enterprise infrastructure, and access solutions. The company’s Ethernet technology serves as a vital interface between high-speed analog signals and digital information, facilitating improved communication in computing and networking equipment. With a focus on providing advanced data speeds, Aquantia addresses the increasing demand for bandwidth driven by the exponential growth of Internet Protocol (IP) traffic. The firm benefits from a team of engineers with extensive experience in technology development and silicon design, having previously been involved in the deployment of Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet products.