Little Engine Ventures

Little Engine Ventures, established in 2016 and headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana, is a private equity firm specializing in buyouts. It invests in service sector companies across diverse geographies, with a focus on areas of significant industry specialization and local market opportunities driven by specific investment theses or teams.

Mikel Berger

Co-Founder and Partner

Daryl Starr

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

4 past transactions

Cheddar

Seed Round in 2017
Cheddar is a billing platform designed specifically for Software as a Service (SaaS) companies, focusing on usage-based billing and subscription management. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana, the company offers a comprehensive solution that simplifies the complexities of billing and collections. Its platform effectively replaces outdated billing methods, allowing businesses to manage pricing, processing, underwriting, and customer communications seamlessly. By providing real-time metric tracking and a robust billing engine, Cheddar enables companies to efficiently accept and monitor recurring payments, one-time charges, and usage fees, ultimately enhancing revenue optimization and supporting growth in top-line revenue.

CropZilla

Venture Round in 2016
CropZilla is a developer of farm resource planning and operation software designed to assist farmers in managing their equipment fleets effectively. The company focuses on addressing the challenges faced by the agricultural community by providing tools that enable users to plan and design their planting, growing seasons, and harvests. Through its software, CropZilla allows farmers to test various resource allocation scenarios, facilitating informed operational changes and financial estimations. The company's commitment to serving the needs of its customers is central to its mission, ensuring that farmers can optimize their operations and improve their overall productivity.

PrintWithMe

Seed Round in 2016
PrintWithMe is a pioneering business that offers a convenient and accessible printing solution through its extensive network of wireless printer kiosks across the United States. Established in 2014, the company operates in all 50 states, placing printers in locations such as multifamily apartments, coffee shops, hotels, and co-working spaces. Users can print securely and easily from any digital device with just a few clicks, benefiting from automated paper and toner management facilitated by predictive analytics. PrintWithMe has enabled over 20 million pages to be printed on sustainably-sourced paper, promoting community resource sharing and reducing electronic waste by an average of 550 pounds per location each year. Through its services, PrintWithMe caters to the increasing demand for remote and hybrid workspaces, allowing customers to print and pay quickly and efficiently.

SmartFile

Venture Round in 2016
SmartFile is a secure file management platform designed for enterprise organizations, offering customizable solutions for file storage and sharing, whether on-premises, in the cloud, or through open source developer SDKs. The platform emphasizes governance and control, featuring advanced tools for encrypted file storage, secure file sharing, and FTP hosting. Key functionalities include multi-user access, intricate file permissions, company branding, secure virtual directory links, email notifications, and automation. Additionally, SmartFile provides HIPAA-compliant activity logs and monitoring capabilities, allowing administrators to oversee access through sophisticated roles and settings. This robust infrastructure aims to facilitate safe internal and external file exchanges while ensuring comprehensive oversight and security for clients' digital assets.
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