Matrix

Matrix Partners, established in 1977, is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm focuses on early-stage and early-growth investments, partnering with entrepreneurs to build significant, industry-leading companies. With a global perspective and local expertise, Matrix combines the insights of former entrepreneurs and experienced investors to guide its portfolio companies. The firm has a proven track record, having invested in over 500 companies, with 50 going public and 75 achieving profitable M&A exits. Notable investments include Baidu, Apple, and Oculus. Matrix invests across various sectors, including applied AI, B2B SaaS, digital health, and sustainable-defined hardware.

Ben Altshuler

Partner

Diana Kimball Berlin

Partner

Rahul Chaudhary

Venture Partner

Phyllis Doherty

Administrative Partner

Liza Gurtin

Partner

Wan Haoji

Partner

Patrick Malatack

Partner

Bo Shao

Founding Managing Partner

Paul Sherer

Venture Partner

Ilya Sukhar

Partner

Sun Linghao

Managing Partner

Tong Ti

Vice President

Kevin Xiong

Partner

Past deals in Massachussets

CloudZero

Series B in 2023
CloudZero, Inc., based in Boston, Massachusetts, provides a cloud cost management solution designed for engineering teams in cloud software companies. Founded in 2016, the company offers a platform that automates the collection, allocation, and analysis of cloud cost data, enabling organizations to gain real-time insights into their AWS expenditures. By interpreting data from multiple sources across various AWS accounts, CloudZero helps teams understand operational costs at a granular level, uncover savings opportunities, and improve unit economics without hindering innovation. The platform serves industry leaders globally, ensuring they have a comprehensive and accurate understanding of their cloud costs across products, teams, and departments throughout the cloud adoption lifecycle.

Rgenta Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Rgenta Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing RNA-targeting medicines aimed at treating oncology and neurological disorders. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes a proprietary platform that analyzes extensive genomic data to identify targetable RNA processing events. This innovative approach enables the design of small-molecule glues that modulate interactions among the spliceosome, regulatory proteins, and RNAs. Rgenta's unique methodology aims to unlock the therapeutic potential of previously undruggable targets, ultimately advancing drug development for human diseases.

Owl Labs

Series C in 2022
Owl Labs Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing immersive video conferencing solutions aimed at enhancing communication for hybrid and remote teams. Founded in 2014 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company offers innovative products such as the Meeting Owl and Meeting Owl Pro. These smart video conferencing cameras feature 360-degree capabilities and are designed to automatically focus on the speaker, creating an engaging meeting experience. Owl Labs' devices are compatible with popular video conferencing platforms like Google Hangouts, Skype, and GoToMeeting, making them versatile tools for modern organizations. By focusing on inclusivity and collaboration, Owl Labs seeks to revolutionize the way teams connect and communicate, ensuring that everyone can participate effectively in discussions.

RightHand Robotics

Series C in 2022
RightHand Robotics, Inc. is a manufacturer of robotic order-picking systems that streamline supply chain logistics for various industries, including e-commerce, food handling, and flexible manufacturing. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company specializes in robotic solutions that automatically grasp a wide variety of items from bins and cases. Its flagship products include the ReFlex SF, which features a 3D-printed palm equipped with servos and compliant fingers, and the ReFlex TakkTile, a tactile sensor designed to enhance the robots' ability to handle items gently and correct errors. RightHand Robotics focuses on providing end-to-end solutions that simplify integration and adaptation to diverse customer workflows, ultimately reducing the costs associated with order fulfillment across sectors such as electronics, apparel, grocery, and pharmaceuticals.

RootPath Genomics

Series B in 2021
RootPath Genomics, Inc. is a biotechnology company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The company specializes in developing a next-generation T-cell therapy platform that integrates precision medicine with cancer immunotherapy. By focusing on the analysis and manipulation of individual immune cells, RootPath aims to enhance immune responses and improve cell therapy efficacy. Its innovative technologies allow for precise monitoring and modulation of the immune system, which is intended to revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

nference

Series C in 2020
nference, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in an AI-based software platform designed to synthesize and analyze biomedical information. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Bengaluru, Toronto, and Rochester, nference focuses on transforming unstructured and structured data from biomedical literature, electronic medical records, and real-world datasets. The company's technology utilizes neural networks to automate the extraction of insights from diverse datasets, facilitating advancements in drug discovery, life cycle management, and precision medicine. By providing comprehensive biological and clinical insights, nference aims to support pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare enterprises in overcoming challenges in drug development and clinical research, ultimately enabling the discovery of personalized diagnostics and treatments for patients.

Salsify

Series E in 2020
Salsify is an e-commerce software startup based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2012 by Jason Purcell, Jeremy Redburn, and Rob Gonzalez. The company provides a comprehensive platform known as Commerce Experience Management (CommerceXM), which integrates Product Experience Management tools—including Product Information Management (PIM), Digital Asset Management (DAM), and an Experience Builder—with essential commerce functionalities. This platform is designed to facilitate sales across various channels, including retailers, distributors, marketplaces, social commerce, and direct-to-consumer (D2C) sites. By offering these tools, Salsify aims to enhance brand visibility and performance on digital shelves, helping businesses optimize their product presentation and inventory management to drive online sales effectively.

Rgenta Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2020
Rgenta Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing RNA-targeting medicines aimed at treating oncology and neurological disorders. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes a proprietary platform that analyzes extensive genomic data to identify targetable RNA processing events. This innovative approach enables the design of small-molecule glues that modulate interactions among the spliceosome, regulatory proteins, and RNAs. Rgenta's unique methodology aims to unlock the therapeutic potential of previously undruggable targets, ultimately advancing drug development for human diseases.

nference

Series B in 2020
nference, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in an AI-based software platform designed to synthesize and analyze biomedical information. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Bengaluru, Toronto, and Rochester, nference focuses on transforming unstructured and structured data from biomedical literature, electronic medical records, and real-world datasets. The company's technology utilizes neural networks to automate the extraction of insights from diverse datasets, facilitating advancements in drug discovery, life cycle management, and precision medicine. By providing comprehensive biological and clinical insights, nference aims to support pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare enterprises in overcoming challenges in drug development and clinical research, ultimately enabling the discovery of personalized diagnostics and treatments for patients.

RootPath Genomics

Series A in 2020
RootPath Genomics, Inc. is a biotechnology company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The company specializes in developing a next-generation T-cell therapy platform that integrates precision medicine with cancer immunotherapy. By focusing on the analysis and manipulation of individual immune cells, RootPath aims to enhance immune responses and improve cell therapy efficacy. Its innovative technologies allow for precise monitoring and modulation of the immune system, which is intended to revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

LogRocket

Series B in 2019
LogRocket, Inc. is a company that develops an application performance management platform aimed at enhancing user experiences on web applications. Founded in 2015 and located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, LogRocket provides a tool that records user sessions to help product teams identify and resolve bugs and user experience issues. By capturing video replays of user interactions along with accompanying logs and network data, LogRocket enables engineers, support agents, designers, and product managers to understand the root causes of problems and improve overall functionality. The platform works across various programming languages and frameworks, making it versatile for software development teams focused on creating optimal product experiences.

Owl Labs

Series B in 2019
Owl Labs Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing immersive video conferencing solutions aimed at enhancing communication for hybrid and remote teams. Founded in 2014 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company offers innovative products such as the Meeting Owl and Meeting Owl Pro. These smart video conferencing cameras feature 360-degree capabilities and are designed to automatically focus on the speaker, creating an engaging meeting experience. Owl Labs' devices are compatible with popular video conferencing platforms like Google Hangouts, Skype, and GoToMeeting, making them versatile tools for modern organizations. By focusing on inclusivity and collaboration, Owl Labs seeks to revolutionize the way teams connect and communicate, ensuring that everyone can participate effectively in discussions.

LogRocket

Series A in 2019
LogRocket, Inc. is a company that develops an application performance management platform aimed at enhancing user experiences on web applications. Founded in 2015 and located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, LogRocket provides a tool that records user sessions to help product teams identify and resolve bugs and user experience issues. By capturing video replays of user interactions along with accompanying logs and network data, LogRocket enables engineers, support agents, designers, and product managers to understand the root causes of problems and improve overall functionality. The platform works across various programming languages and frameworks, making it versatile for software development teams focused on creating optimal product experiences.

RightHand Robotics

Series B in 2018
RightHand Robotics, Inc. is a manufacturer of robotic order-picking systems that streamline supply chain logistics for various industries, including e-commerce, food handling, and flexible manufacturing. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company specializes in robotic solutions that automatically grasp a wide variety of items from bins and cases. Its flagship products include the ReFlex SF, which features a 3D-printed palm equipped with servos and compliant fingers, and the ReFlex TakkTile, a tactile sensor designed to enhance the robots' ability to handle items gently and correct errors. RightHand Robotics focuses on providing end-to-end solutions that simplify integration and adaptation to diverse customer workflows, ultimately reducing the costs associated with order fulfillment across sectors such as electronics, apparel, grocery, and pharmaceuticals.

Salsify

Series D in 2018
Salsify is an e-commerce software startup based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2012 by Jason Purcell, Jeremy Redburn, and Rob Gonzalez. The company provides a comprehensive platform known as Commerce Experience Management (CommerceXM), which integrates Product Experience Management tools—including Product Information Management (PIM), Digital Asset Management (DAM), and an Experience Builder—with essential commerce functionalities. This platform is designed to facilitate sales across various channels, including retailers, distributors, marketplaces, social commerce, and direct-to-consumer (D2C) sites. By offering these tools, Salsify aims to enhance brand visibility and performance on digital shelves, helping businesses optimize their product presentation and inventory management to drive online sales effectively.

nference

Series A in 2018
nference, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in an AI-based software platform designed to synthesize and analyze biomedical information. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Bengaluru, Toronto, and Rochester, nference focuses on transforming unstructured and structured data from biomedical literature, electronic medical records, and real-world datasets. The company's technology utilizes neural networks to automate the extraction of insights from diverse datasets, facilitating advancements in drug discovery, life cycle management, and precision medicine. By providing comprehensive biological and clinical insights, nference aims to support pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare enterprises in overcoming challenges in drug development and clinical research, ultimately enabling the discovery of personalized diagnostics and treatments for patients.

Zaius

Series B in 2018
Zaius, Inc. is a customer data platform that focuses on enhancing consumer engagement and optimizing marketing strategies for e-commerce and direct-to-consumer businesses. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Zaius provides a comprehensive suite of tools that includes a single customer view platform, intelligent marketing automation, and cross-channel attribution and analytics. These offerings enable marketers to unify customer data, automate behavior-driven messaging, and analyze interactions across multiple channels and devices. By resolving identities and delivering actionable insights, Zaius empowers companies to drive revenue growth from existing customers and improve overall marketing effectiveness. The company was previously known as Voodoo Lunchbox, Inc. before rebranding in June 2014.

CloudZero

Series A in 2017
CloudZero, Inc., based in Boston, Massachusetts, provides a cloud cost management solution designed for engineering teams in cloud software companies. Founded in 2016, the company offers a platform that automates the collection, allocation, and analysis of cloud cost data, enabling organizations to gain real-time insights into their AWS expenditures. By interpreting data from multiple sources across various AWS accounts, CloudZero helps teams understand operational costs at a granular level, uncover savings opportunities, and improve unit economics without hindering innovation. The platform serves industry leaders globally, ensuring they have a comprehensive and accurate understanding of their cloud costs across products, teams, and departments throughout the cloud adoption lifecycle.

LogRocket

Seed Round in 2017
LogRocket, Inc. is a company that develops an application performance management platform aimed at enhancing user experiences on web applications. Founded in 2015 and located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, LogRocket provides a tool that records user sessions to help product teams identify and resolve bugs and user experience issues. By capturing video replays of user interactions along with accompanying logs and network data, LogRocket enables engineers, support agents, designers, and product managers to understand the root causes of problems and improve overall functionality. The platform works across various programming languages and frameworks, making it versatile for software development teams focused on creating optimal product experiences.

Qrativ

Series A in 2017
Qrativ Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in developing an AI-driven healthcare platform focused on identifying potential treatments for rare diseases. The company's core product is a drug purposing platform designed to revolutionize how therapies for unmet medical needs are discovered and developed. This platform, Darwin.ai, employs machine learning and artificial intelligence to uncover new uses for existing molecules, aiming to provide treatments for conditions where market-available drugs are lacking. Qrativ serves biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies with this innovative solution.

Zaius

Venture Round in 2017
Zaius, Inc. is a customer data platform that focuses on enhancing consumer engagement and optimizing marketing strategies for e-commerce and direct-to-consumer businesses. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Zaius provides a comprehensive suite of tools that includes a single customer view platform, intelligent marketing automation, and cross-channel attribution and analytics. These offerings enable marketers to unify customer data, automate behavior-driven messaging, and analyze interactions across multiple channels and devices. By resolving identities and delivering actionable insights, Zaius empowers companies to drive revenue growth from existing customers and improve overall marketing effectiveness. The company was previously known as Voodoo Lunchbox, Inc. before rebranding in June 2014.

Owl Labs

Series A in 2017
Owl Labs Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing immersive video conferencing solutions aimed at enhancing communication for hybrid and remote teams. Founded in 2014 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company offers innovative products such as the Meeting Owl and Meeting Owl Pro. These smart video conferencing cameras feature 360-degree capabilities and are designed to automatically focus on the speaker, creating an engaging meeting experience. Owl Labs' devices are compatible with popular video conferencing platforms like Google Hangouts, Skype, and GoToMeeting, making them versatile tools for modern organizations. By focusing on inclusivity and collaboration, Owl Labs seeks to revolutionize the way teams connect and communicate, ensuring that everyone can participate effectively in discussions.

RightHand Robotics

Series A in 2017
RightHand Robotics, Inc. is a manufacturer of robotic order-picking systems that streamline supply chain logistics for various industries, including e-commerce, food handling, and flexible manufacturing. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company specializes in robotic solutions that automatically grasp a wide variety of items from bins and cases. Its flagship products include the ReFlex SF, which features a 3D-printed palm equipped with servos and compliant fingers, and the ReFlex TakkTile, a tactile sensor designed to enhance the robots' ability to handle items gently and correct errors. RightHand Robotics focuses on providing end-to-end solutions that simplify integration and adaptation to diverse customer workflows, ultimately reducing the costs associated with order fulfillment across sectors such as electronics, apparel, grocery, and pharmaceuticals.

Salsify

Series C in 2017
Salsify is an e-commerce software startup based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2012 by Jason Purcell, Jeremy Redburn, and Rob Gonzalez. The company provides a comprehensive platform known as Commerce Experience Management (CommerceXM), which integrates Product Experience Management tools—including Product Information Management (PIM), Digital Asset Management (DAM), and an Experience Builder—with essential commerce functionalities. This platform is designed to facilitate sales across various channels, including retailers, distributors, marketplaces, social commerce, and direct-to-consumer (D2C) sites. By offering these tools, Salsify aims to enhance brand visibility and performance on digital shelves, helping businesses optimize their product presentation and inventory management to drive online sales effectively.

CloudZero

Seed Round in 2016
CloudZero, Inc., based in Boston, Massachusetts, provides a cloud cost management solution designed for engineering teams in cloud software companies. Founded in 2016, the company offers a platform that automates the collection, allocation, and analysis of cloud cost data, enabling organizations to gain real-time insights into their AWS expenditures. By interpreting data from multiple sources across various AWS accounts, CloudZero helps teams understand operational costs at a granular level, uncover savings opportunities, and improve unit economics without hindering innovation. The platform serves industry leaders globally, ensuring they have a comprehensive and accurate understanding of their cloud costs across products, teams, and departments throughout the cloud adoption lifecycle.

Zaius

Venture Round in 2016
Zaius, Inc. is a customer data platform that focuses on enhancing consumer engagement and optimizing marketing strategies for e-commerce and direct-to-consumer businesses. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Zaius provides a comprehensive suite of tools that includes a single customer view platform, intelligent marketing automation, and cross-channel attribution and analytics. These offerings enable marketers to unify customer data, automate behavior-driven messaging, and analyze interactions across multiple channels and devices. By resolving identities and delivering actionable insights, Zaius empowers companies to drive revenue growth from existing customers and improve overall marketing effectiveness. The company was previously known as Voodoo Lunchbox, Inc. before rebranding in June 2014.

nference

Seed Round in 2016
nference, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in an AI-based software platform designed to synthesize and analyze biomedical information. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Bengaluru, Toronto, and Rochester, nference focuses on transforming unstructured and structured data from biomedical literature, electronic medical records, and real-world datasets. The company's technology utilizes neural networks to automate the extraction of insights from diverse datasets, facilitating advancements in drug discovery, life cycle management, and precision medicine. By providing comprehensive biological and clinical insights, nference aims to support pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare enterprises in overcoming challenges in drug development and clinical research, ultimately enabling the discovery of personalized diagnostics and treatments for patients.

Aquto

Series B in 2015
Aquto, established in 2012 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, operates as a cloud-based service that facilitates mobile data monetization. It offers a sponsored data platform, enabling mobile network operators to generate revenue from their cellular internet data connectivity. Aquto's platform, which includes applications like Kickbit and MoVE, rewards users with mobile data in exchange for engaging with advertisements, completing tasks, or interacting with sponsored content. This model benefits consumers by providing more affordable internet access, while also serving businesses and advertisers seeking to enhance mobile engagement. As of 2018, Aquto operates as a subsidiary of Mavenir Systems.

Salsify

Series B in 2015
Salsify is an e-commerce software startup based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2012 by Jason Purcell, Jeremy Redburn, and Rob Gonzalez. The company provides a comprehensive platform known as Commerce Experience Management (CommerceXM), which integrates Product Experience Management tools—including Product Information Management (PIM), Digital Asset Management (DAM), and an Experience Builder—with essential commerce functionalities. This platform is designed to facilitate sales across various channels, including retailers, distributors, marketplaces, social commerce, and direct-to-consumer (D2C) sites. By offering these tools, Salsify aims to enhance brand visibility and performance on digital shelves, helping businesses optimize their product presentation and inventory management to drive online sales effectively.

Adelphic

Series B in 2014
Adelphic, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a mobile and cross-channel programmatic advertising platform aimed at connecting brands with audiences. Founded in 2011 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Adelphic offers a self-service software solution that allows non-technical users to manage advertising campaigns effectively. Its platform is designed to facilitate meaningful engagements with consumers across various devices and formats, utilizing real-time bidding capabilities to ensure global reach. Key features of the platform include a campaign management portal, Audience Cube for data segmentation and insights, and predictive performance engine solutions. Adelphic primarily serves agencies, brands, and large media buyers, enabling them to overcome user identification limitations in digital advertising by providing rich, detailed profiles of consumers. As of early 2017, Adelphic operates as a subsidiary of Viant Technology Inc.

QualtrƩ

Series D in 2014
QualtrƩ, Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of solid-state silicon micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) motion sensors, catering to various markets such as industrial, mobile, consumer, and automotive. Established in 2008 and based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, the company specializes in offering both analog and digital output three-axis angular rate sensors and single-axis MEMS gyroscopes. QualtrƩ is focused on advancing its proprietary multi-axis bulk acoustic wave (BAW) MEMS gyroscope technology to deliver high performance, low cost, and durability for emerging applications within the gyroscope market. The company boasts a strong intellectual property portfolio with numerous patents covering diverse product architectures and processes. Its management team has extensive experience in the MEMS and semiconductor industries, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive engineering capabilities in MEMS product development. This strategic focus has enabled QualtrƩ to assemble a skilled development team, benefiting from the proximity to a rich talent pool in the Boston area.

Zaius

Series A in 2014
Zaius, Inc. is a customer data platform that focuses on enhancing consumer engagement and optimizing marketing strategies for e-commerce and direct-to-consumer businesses. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Zaius provides a comprehensive suite of tools that includes a single customer view platform, intelligent marketing automation, and cross-channel attribution and analytics. These offerings enable marketers to unify customer data, automate behavior-driven messaging, and analyze interactions across multiple channels and devices. By resolving identities and delivering actionable insights, Zaius empowers companies to drive revenue growth from existing customers and improve overall marketing effectiveness. The company was previously known as Voodoo Lunchbox, Inc. before rebranding in June 2014.

QPID

Series B in 2014
QPID Health, Inc. is a healthcare IT software company based in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional locations in San Diego, California. The company focuses on delivering a health record intelligence platform that enhances the utility of electronic health records (EHRs) for healthcare institutions and clinicians. Its primary product, the Queriable Programmable Inference Dossier (QPID), enables real-time, clinician-directed queries and analytics at the point of care. By aggregating and processing EHR data, QPID offers context-sensitive information that integrates seamlessly into clinical workflows, thereby improving clinician productivity and decision-making. The platform employs natural language processing and machine learning techniques to provide tailored clinical insights, helping healthcare organizations optimize operations, reduce costs, and enhance patient outcomes. Founded in 2013 by Dr. Michael Zalis and Dr. Mitch Harris, QPID Health addresses the growing need for effective data utilization in healthcare settings.

QualtrƩ

Series C in 2014
QualtrƩ, Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of solid-state silicon micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) motion sensors, catering to various markets such as industrial, mobile, consumer, and automotive. Established in 2008 and based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, the company specializes in offering both analog and digital output three-axis angular rate sensors and single-axis MEMS gyroscopes. QualtrƩ is focused on advancing its proprietary multi-axis bulk acoustic wave (BAW) MEMS gyroscope technology to deliver high performance, low cost, and durability for emerging applications within the gyroscope market. The company boasts a strong intellectual property portfolio with numerous patents covering diverse product architectures and processes. Its management team has extensive experience in the MEMS and semiconductor industries, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive engineering capabilities in MEMS product development. This strategic focus has enabled QualtrƩ to assemble a skilled development team, benefiting from the proximity to a rich talent pool in the Boston area.

Salsify

Series A in 2013
Salsify is an e-commerce software startup based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2012 by Jason Purcell, Jeremy Redburn, and Rob Gonzalez. The company provides a comprehensive platform known as Commerce Experience Management (CommerceXM), which integrates Product Experience Management tools—including Product Information Management (PIM), Digital Asset Management (DAM), and an Experience Builder—with essential commerce functionalities. This platform is designed to facilitate sales across various channels, including retailers, distributors, marketplaces, social commerce, and direct-to-consumer (D2C) sites. By offering these tools, Salsify aims to enhance brand visibility and performance on digital shelves, helping businesses optimize their product presentation and inventory management to drive online sales effectively.

Affirmed Networks

Series C in 2013
Affirmed Networks, Inc. is a provider of mobile content cloud solutions, specializing in virtualization and integrated network services for telecommunications. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products designed to enhance mobile network capabilities, including the Affirmed Service Automation Platform, which helps mobile operators expedite service launches while lowering operational costs. Its cloud-native solutions, such as the Affirmed UnityCloud 5G core, support the deployment of advanced networks and Internet of Things (IoT) services. Affirmed Networks also focuses on network slicing and virtualized Evolved Packet Core solutions, enabling communication service providers to efficiently scale their networks to meet growing demands while minimizing capital and operational expenditures.

Acacia

Series B in 2013
Acacia Communications, Inc. is a provider of high-speed coherent optical interconnect products, headquartered in Maynard, Massachusetts. Founded in 2009, the company develops, manufactures, and sells embedded and pluggable modules that facilitate optical interconnections, with transmission speeds ranging from 100 to 1,200 gigabits per second. These products are designed for use in long-haul, metro, and inter-data center markets. In addition to optical modules, Acacia offers semiconductor products, including low-power coherent digital signal processor application-specific integrated circuits and silicon photonic integrated circuits, which are integrated into their modules. The company markets its products through a direct sales force to network equipment manufacturers, network operators, and cloud service providers across the United States, China, Germany, Thailand, and other international locations.

QPID

Series A in 2013
QPID Health, Inc. is a healthcare IT software company based in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional locations in San Diego, California. The company focuses on delivering a health record intelligence platform that enhances the utility of electronic health records (EHRs) for healthcare institutions and clinicians. Its primary product, the Queriable Programmable Inference Dossier (QPID), enables real-time, clinician-directed queries and analytics at the point of care. By aggregating and processing EHR data, QPID offers context-sensitive information that integrates seamlessly into clinical workflows, thereby improving clinician productivity and decision-making. The platform employs natural language processing and machine learning techniques to provide tailored clinical insights, helping healthcare organizations optimize operations, reduce costs, and enhance patient outcomes. Founded in 2013 by Dr. Michael Zalis and Dr. Mitch Harris, QPID Health addresses the growing need for effective data utilization in healthcare settings.

Pencil Labs

Venture Round in 2013
Pencil Labs is a startup in Boston that created Wyth. Wyth is a calendar + messaging app that helps you make plans, naturally. Use Wyth on your iPhone to message anyone and Wyth will intuitively suggest the dates, times, and places that work for the people you want to see. Wyth gets you, and gets smarter the more you use it.

Adelphic

Series A in 2012
Adelphic, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a mobile and cross-channel programmatic advertising platform aimed at connecting brands with audiences. Founded in 2011 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Adelphic offers a self-service software solution that allows non-technical users to manage advertising campaigns effectively. Its platform is designed to facilitate meaningful engagements with consumers across various devices and formats, utilizing real-time bidding capabilities to ensure global reach. Key features of the platform include a campaign management portal, Audience Cube for data segmentation and insights, and predictive performance engine solutions. Adelphic primarily serves agencies, brands, and large media buyers, enabling them to overcome user identification limitations in digital advertising by providing rich, detailed profiles of consumers. As of early 2017, Adelphic operates as a subsidiary of Viant Technology Inc.

Affirmed Networks

Series B in 2012
Affirmed Networks, Inc. is a provider of mobile content cloud solutions, specializing in virtualization and integrated network services for telecommunications. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products designed to enhance mobile network capabilities, including the Affirmed Service Automation Platform, which helps mobile operators expedite service launches while lowering operational costs. Its cloud-native solutions, such as the Affirmed UnityCloud 5G core, support the deployment of advanced networks and Internet of Things (IoT) services. Affirmed Networks also focuses on network slicing and virtualized Evolved Packet Core solutions, enabling communication service providers to efficiently scale their networks to meet growing demands while minimizing capital and operational expenditures.

GrabCAD

Series B in 2012
GrabCAD is a mechanical engineering community established in 2009, headquartered in Boston, USA, with a development team located in Estonia. The platform serves engineers, designers, manufacturers, and STEM students by providing a free library of computer-aided design (CAD) models and facilitating collaboration among its users. Additionally, GrabCAD hosts engineering competitions and offers printing solutions to streamline design and 3D printing workflows. Through its services, the company aims to enhance knowledge sharing and reduce inefficiencies in managing print requests, thereby supporting the engineering and design industries.

TribeHR

Venture Round in 2012
TribeHR Corp., headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, and Boston, Massachusetts, develops TribeHR, a social human resources management software designed for small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2009, TribeHR offers an intuitive platform that assists organizations in managing various HR functions, including vacation tracking, performance management, recruitment, payroll, onboarding, and analytics. By streamlining these processes, TribeHR enables companies to concentrate on their core operations while enhancing employee engagement and satisfaction. The company provides tools that facilitate a more effective and collaborative workplace environment, making it easier for businesses to manage their workforce efficiently.

The Echo Nest

Series D in 2012
The Echo Nest is a music intelligence company that offers music services to developers and media companies. The company’s services enable high-scale music platforms to help fans better discover, share, and interact with the music they love. Their customer base reaches over 100 million every month through more than 400 applications and sites powered by The Echo Nest. The Echo Nest was founded by Brian Whitman and Tristan Jehan in July 2005 and is based in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Unidesk

Venture Round in 2012
Unidesk is a software company based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, founded in 2007, specializing in virtual desktop management solutions. The company has developed a management platform that enhances Windows app mobility through its patented application layering technology. This innovative approach allows IT departments to containerize Windows applications, enabling them to manage these apps efficiently across various environments, including cloud, on-premises, and hybrid systems. Unidesk distinguishes itself from traditional application delivery methods by offering significant packaging simplicity, high application compatibility, and platform independence.

Adelphic

Seed Round in 2012
Adelphic, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a mobile and cross-channel programmatic advertising platform aimed at connecting brands with audiences. Founded in 2011 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Adelphic offers a self-service software solution that allows non-technical users to manage advertising campaigns effectively. Its platform is designed to facilitate meaningful engagements with consumers across various devices and formats, utilizing real-time bidding capabilities to ensure global reach. Key features of the platform include a campaign management portal, Audience Cube for data segmentation and insights, and predictive performance engine solutions. Adelphic primarily serves agencies, brands, and large media buyers, enabling them to overcome user identification limitations in digital advertising by providing rich, detailed profiles of consumers. As of early 2017, Adelphic operates as a subsidiary of Viant Technology Inc.

Aquto

Series A in 2012
Aquto, established in 2012 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, operates as a cloud-based service that facilitates mobile data monetization. It offers a sponsored data platform, enabling mobile network operators to generate revenue from their cellular internet data connectivity. Aquto's platform, which includes applications like Kickbit and MoVE, rewards users with mobile data in exchange for engaging with advertisements, completing tasks, or interacting with sponsored content. This model benefits consumers by providing more affordable internet access, while also serving businesses and advertisers seeking to enhance mobile engagement. As of 2018, Aquto operates as a subsidiary of Mavenir Systems.

VideoIQ

Series C in 2012
VideoIQ, Inc. specializes in the production of intelligent video surveillance systems, offering a range of products including Icvr intelligent IP cameras and encoders equipped with video recording and analytics capabilities. These products integrate advanced video analytics, content-aware storage, and intelligent networking, transforming traditional surveillance into a proactive security solution. VideoIQ serves various sectors, including utilities and infrastructure, industrial settings, transportation, and homeland security, as well as corporate campuses and commercial outdoor spaces. The company targets customers in diverse environments such as water treatment facilities, factories, truck and train terminals, government buildings, and residential areas. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, VideoIQ distributes its products across the United States and Europe through a network of video surveillance integrators and resellers.

GrabCAD

Series A in 2012
GrabCAD is a mechanical engineering community established in 2009, headquartered in Boston, USA, with a development team located in Estonia. The platform serves engineers, designers, manufacturers, and STEM students by providing a free library of computer-aided design (CAD) models and facilitating collaboration among its users. Additionally, GrabCAD hosts engineering competitions and offers printing solutions to streamline design and 3D printing workflows. Through its services, the company aims to enhance knowledge sharing and reduce inefficiencies in managing print requests, thereby supporting the engineering and design industries.

VideoIQ

Series C in 2011
VideoIQ, Inc. specializes in the production of intelligent video surveillance systems, offering a range of products including Icvr intelligent IP cameras and encoders equipped with video recording and analytics capabilities. These products integrate advanced video analytics, content-aware storage, and intelligent networking, transforming traditional surveillance into a proactive security solution. VideoIQ serves various sectors, including utilities and infrastructure, industrial settings, transportation, and homeland security, as well as corporate campuses and commercial outdoor spaces. The company targets customers in diverse environments such as water treatment facilities, factories, truck and train terminals, government buildings, and residential areas. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, VideoIQ distributes its products across the United States and Europe through a network of video surveillance integrators and resellers.

TribeHR

Seed Round in 2011
TribeHR Corp., headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, and Boston, Massachusetts, develops TribeHR, a social human resources management software designed for small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2009, TribeHR offers an intuitive platform that assists organizations in managing various HR functions, including vacation tracking, performance management, recruitment, payroll, onboarding, and analytics. By streamlining these processes, TribeHR enables companies to concentrate on their core operations while enhancing employee engagement and satisfaction. The company provides tools that facilitate a more effective and collaborative workplace environment, making it easier for businesses to manage their workforce efficiently.

Adelphic

Seed Round in 2011
Adelphic, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a mobile and cross-channel programmatic advertising platform aimed at connecting brands with audiences. Founded in 2011 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Adelphic offers a self-service software solution that allows non-technical users to manage advertising campaigns effectively. Its platform is designed to facilitate meaningful engagements with consumers across various devices and formats, utilizing real-time bidding capabilities to ensure global reach. Key features of the platform include a campaign management portal, Audience Cube for data segmentation and insights, and predictive performance engine solutions. Adelphic primarily serves agencies, brands, and large media buyers, enabling them to overcome user identification limitations in digital advertising by providing rich, detailed profiles of consumers. As of early 2017, Adelphic operates as a subsidiary of Viant Technology Inc.

QualtrƩ

Venture Round in 2011
QualtrƩ, Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of solid-state silicon micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) motion sensors, catering to various markets such as industrial, mobile, consumer, and automotive. Established in 2008 and based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, the company specializes in offering both analog and digital output three-axis angular rate sensors and single-axis MEMS gyroscopes. QualtrƩ is focused on advancing its proprietary multi-axis bulk acoustic wave (BAW) MEMS gyroscope technology to deliver high performance, low cost, and durability for emerging applications within the gyroscope market. The company boasts a strong intellectual property portfolio with numerous patents covering diverse product architectures and processes. Its management team has extensive experience in the MEMS and semiconductor industries, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive engineering capabilities in MEMS product development. This strategic focus has enabled QualtrƩ to assemble a skilled development team, benefiting from the proximity to a rich talent pool in the Boston area.

Aylus Networks

Series D in 2011
Aylus Networks, Inc. is a provider of multimedia sharing solutions specifically designed for mobile networks. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts, the company has developed MediaShare, a technology that enables wireless carriers to enhance communication experiences through features such as video blogging, video sharing, and video telephony. Aylus Networks' live video platform integrates smoothly with existing networks, accommodating various device types, manufacturers, and software. This capability allows communication providers to incorporate live video and other rich media into their services, thereby gaining a competitive advantage in the rapidly evolving market.

GrabCAD

Seed Round in 2011
GrabCAD is a mechanical engineering community established in 2009, headquartered in Boston, USA, with a development team located in Estonia. The platform serves engineers, designers, manufacturers, and STEM students by providing a free library of computer-aided design (CAD) models and facilitating collaboration among its users. Additionally, GrabCAD hosts engineering competitions and offers printing solutions to streamline design and 3D printing workflows. Through its services, the company aims to enhance knowledge sharing and reduce inefficiencies in managing print requests, thereby supporting the engineering and design industries.

HubSpot

Series D in 2011
HubSpot, Inc., established in 2005 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in providing a comprehensive, cloud-based software platform for businesses worldwide. This platform integrates marketing, sales, and customer service applications, including CRM, SEO, content management, messaging, marketing automation, analytics, and more. HubSpot serves mid-market business-to-business companies, helping them attract visitors, convert leads, and close customers through its inbound marketing approach.

GrabCAD

Seed Round in 2011
GrabCAD is a mechanical engineering community established in 2009, headquartered in Boston, USA, with a development team located in Estonia. The platform serves engineers, designers, manufacturers, and STEM students by providing a free library of computer-aided design (CAD) models and facilitating collaboration among its users. Additionally, GrabCAD hosts engineering competitions and offers printing solutions to streamline design and 3D printing workflows. Through its services, the company aims to enhance knowledge sharing and reduce inefficiencies in managing print requests, thereby supporting the engineering and design industries.

The Echo Nest

Venture Round in 2010
The Echo Nest is a music intelligence company that offers music services to developers and media companies. The company’s services enable high-scale music platforms to help fans better discover, share, and interact with the music they love. Their customer base reaches over 100 million every month through more than 400 applications and sites powered by The Echo Nest. The Echo Nest was founded by Brian Whitman and Tristan Jehan in July 2005 and is based in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Affirmed Networks

Series A in 2010
Affirmed Networks, Inc. is a provider of mobile content cloud solutions, specializing in virtualization and integrated network services for telecommunications. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products designed to enhance mobile network capabilities, including the Affirmed Service Automation Platform, which helps mobile operators expedite service launches while lowering operational costs. Its cloud-native solutions, such as the Affirmed UnityCloud 5G core, support the deployment of advanced networks and Internet of Things (IoT) services. Affirmed Networks also focuses on network slicing and virtualized Evolved Packet Core solutions, enabling communication service providers to efficiently scale their networks to meet growing demands while minimizing capital and operational expenditures.

QualtrƩ

Series B in 2010
QualtrƩ, Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of solid-state silicon micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) motion sensors, catering to various markets such as industrial, mobile, consumer, and automotive. Established in 2008 and based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, the company specializes in offering both analog and digital output three-axis angular rate sensors and single-axis MEMS gyroscopes. QualtrƩ is focused on advancing its proprietary multi-axis bulk acoustic wave (BAW) MEMS gyroscope technology to deliver high performance, low cost, and durability for emerging applications within the gyroscope market. The company boasts a strong intellectual property portfolio with numerous patents covering diverse product architectures and processes. Its management team has extensive experience in the MEMS and semiconductor industries, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive engineering capabilities in MEMS product development. This strategic focus has enabled QualtrƩ to assemble a skilled development team, benefiting from the proximity to a rich talent pool in the Boston area.

Unidesk

Series B in 2010
Unidesk is a software company based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, founded in 2007, specializing in virtual desktop management solutions. The company has developed a management platform that enhances Windows app mobility through its patented application layering technology. This innovative approach allows IT departments to containerize Windows applications, enabling them to manage these apps efficiently across various environments, including cloud, on-premises, and hybrid systems. Unidesk distinguishes itself from traditional application delivery methods by offering significant packaging simplicity, high application compatibility, and platform independence.

HubSpot

Series C in 2009
HubSpot, Inc., established in 2005 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in providing a comprehensive, cloud-based software platform for businesses worldwide. This platform integrates marketing, sales, and customer service applications, including CRM, SEO, content management, messaging, marketing automation, analytics, and more. HubSpot serves mid-market business-to-business companies, helping them attract visitors, convert leads, and close customers through its inbound marketing approach.

Carbon Design Systems

Series E in 2009
Carbon Design Systems, Inc. is a provider of virtual prototype solutions specifically designed for the development and validation of system-on-chip (SoC) designs. Founded in 2002 and based in Acton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products, including Carbon SoC Designer Plus, which facilitates the creation, execution, and analysis of virtual system platforms. Another key offering is Carbon Model Studio, which automates the generation and validation of hardware-accurate software models. Additionally, Carbon Performance Analysis Kits (CPAK) provide pre-built virtual reference platforms for critical performance elements such as processors and memory controllers. The company also supports performance optimization, system validation, and software execution, along with consulting, training, and integration services. Carbon Design Systems caters to systems, semiconductor, and intellectual property companies in sectors like wireless, networking, and consumer electronics, delivering essential tools for architectural analysis and pre-silicon validation.

Acacia

Series A in 2009
Acacia Communications, Inc. is a provider of high-speed coherent optical interconnect products, headquartered in Maynard, Massachusetts. Founded in 2009, the company develops, manufactures, and sells embedded and pluggable modules that facilitate optical interconnections, with transmission speeds ranging from 100 to 1,200 gigabits per second. These products are designed for use in long-haul, metro, and inter-data center markets. In addition to optical modules, Acacia offers semiconductor products, including low-power coherent digital signal processor application-specific integrated circuits and silicon photonic integrated circuits, which are integrated into their modules. The company markets its products through a direct sales force to network equipment manufacturers, network operators, and cloud service providers across the United States, China, Germany, Thailand, and other international locations.

Kalido

Series E in 2009
Kalido, develops software products for master data management, data warehouse, and business intelligence. It offers Kalido Dynamic Information Warehouse for model-driven creation and evolution of data warehouses and consolidating data from multiple sources; Kalido Master Data Management for workflow-driven master data management; Kalido Business Information Modeler, a graphical business modeling tool to capture and present the underlying business mode; and Kalido Universal Information Director, which generates the metadata needed to automatically configure chosen business intelligence tools. The company also provides solution delivery, expert advisory, installation, upgrade planning, implementation audit, project planning, and proof of value services. Kalido, Ltd. was formerly known as Highpike Limited and changed its name to Kalido, Ltd. in 2001. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Burlington, Massachusetts. Kalido, Ltd. is a prior subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell.

Acacia

Seed Round in 2009
Acacia Communications, Inc. is a provider of high-speed coherent optical interconnect products, headquartered in Maynard, Massachusetts. Founded in 2009, the company develops, manufactures, and sells embedded and pluggable modules that facilitate optical interconnections, with transmission speeds ranging from 100 to 1,200 gigabits per second. These products are designed for use in long-haul, metro, and inter-data center markets. In addition to optical modules, Acacia offers semiconductor products, including low-power coherent digital signal processor application-specific integrated circuits and silicon photonic integrated circuits, which are integrated into their modules. The company markets its products through a direct sales force to network equipment manufacturers, network operators, and cloud service providers across the United States, China, Germany, Thailand, and other international locations.

Enservio

Venture Round in 2009
Enservio is the market leader in property insurance affinity solutions, strategic analytics, and contents software, inventory, valuation, replacement and replacement tools. Enservio created the first SaaS (software as a service) software platform for contents, the first replacement mall, the first payment debit card for claims and the first ContentsITV product. We provide software and services to property insurance carriers and their policy holders nationwide. Founded in 2004, we are headquartered near Boston, in Needham, MA with offices and professional staff across the United States.

QualtrƩ

Series A in 2008
QualtrƩ, Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of solid-state silicon micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) motion sensors, catering to various markets such as industrial, mobile, consumer, and automotive. Established in 2008 and based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, the company specializes in offering both analog and digital output three-axis angular rate sensors and single-axis MEMS gyroscopes. QualtrƩ is focused on advancing its proprietary multi-axis bulk acoustic wave (BAW) MEMS gyroscope technology to deliver high performance, low cost, and durability for emerging applications within the gyroscope market. The company boasts a strong intellectual property portfolio with numerous patents covering diverse product architectures and processes. Its management team has extensive experience in the MEMS and semiconductor industries, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive engineering capabilities in MEMS product development. This strategic focus has enabled QualtrƩ to assemble a skilled development team, benefiting from the proximity to a rich talent pool in the Boston area.

VideoIQ

Series B in 2008
VideoIQ, Inc. specializes in the production of intelligent video surveillance systems, offering a range of products including Icvr intelligent IP cameras and encoders equipped with video recording and analytics capabilities. These products integrate advanced video analytics, content-aware storage, and intelligent networking, transforming traditional surveillance into a proactive security solution. VideoIQ serves various sectors, including utilities and infrastructure, industrial settings, transportation, and homeland security, as well as corporate campuses and commercial outdoor spaces. The company targets customers in diverse environments such as water treatment facilities, factories, truck and train terminals, government buildings, and residential areas. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, VideoIQ distributes its products across the United States and Europe through a network of video surveillance integrators and resellers.

HubSpot

Series B in 2008
HubSpot, Inc., established in 2005 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in providing a comprehensive, cloud-based software platform for businesses worldwide. This platform integrates marketing, sales, and customer service applications, including CRM, SEO, content management, messaging, marketing automation, analytics, and more. HubSpot serves mid-market business-to-business companies, helping them attract visitors, convert leads, and close customers through its inbound marketing approach.

Mazu Networks

Series D in 2008
Mazu Networks, Inc. is a developer of network infrastructure software that specializes in solutions designed to manage, secure, and optimize the availability and performance of business services. The company's flagship product, Mazu Profiler, provides network behavior analysis through features such as behavioral analytics, user identification, and application fingerprinting. This system supports various IT initiatives, including application performance management, WAN management, and security compliance. Additionally, Mazu Profiler Discovery assists in identifying configuration items across networks for effective inventory and dependency management. Mazu Networks serves a diverse clientele, including IT senior management, network engineering, and security professionals across sectors such as financial services, technology, manufacturing, and media. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Mazu Networks has established partnerships with major technology firms and operates additional offices in key U.S. cities. As of early 2009, Mazu Networks functions as a subsidiary of Riverbed Technology, Inc.

Crossbeam Systems

Series F in 2008
Crossbeam Systems, Inc. specializes in next-generation security platforms designed for high-performance networks. The company transforms how enterprises, service providers, and government agencies architect and deliver security services. Its platforms allow for the consolidation of various security appliances and network equipment, enabling the virtualization of security applications and simplifying the delivery of security services. Crossbeam integrates hardware with third-party security applications, such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems, to enhance performance. Additionally, it offers SecureShore NMS, a network management system that facilitates multi-box configuration, OS backup and restore, reporting, and application distribution. The company's solutions include firewall, content gateway, and security virtualization services, complemented by professional training and support services. Crossbeam's diverse clientele ranges from financial institutions and pharmaceutical companies to government agencies and universities. Founded in 2000, the company is headquartered in Boxborough, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Europe and the Asia Pacific, as well as an authorized training center in Mexico City.

Virtual Iron Software

Series E in 2008
Virtual Iron Software, Inc. specializes in providing enterprise-class software solutions for server virtualization and virtual infrastructure management. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, the company offers a platform designed for server consolidation, rapid provisioning, business continuity, workload management, and policy-based automation. Its virtualization manager serves as a centralized system for controlling and automating virtual resources, while virtualization services can be deployed on bare-metal and industry-standard servers without the need for extensive software installation or management. The platform also incorporates open-source virtualization based on a community-derived hypervisor, facilitating capacity management and development and testing processes. Virtual Iron Software was previously known as Katana Technology, Inc.

Carbon Design Systems

Series E in 2008
Carbon Design Systems, Inc. is a provider of virtual prototype solutions specifically designed for the development and validation of system-on-chip (SoC) designs. Founded in 2002 and based in Acton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products, including Carbon SoC Designer Plus, which facilitates the creation, execution, and analysis of virtual system platforms. Another key offering is Carbon Model Studio, which automates the generation and validation of hardware-accurate software models. Additionally, Carbon Performance Analysis Kits (CPAK) provide pre-built virtual reference platforms for critical performance elements such as processors and memory controllers. The company also supports performance optimization, system validation, and software execution, along with consulting, training, and integration services. Carbon Design Systems caters to systems, semiconductor, and intellectual property companies in sectors like wireless, networking, and consumer electronics, delivering essential tools for architectural analysis and pre-silicon validation.

Xikota Devices

Series A in 2007
Star RF, Inc. engages in the development of semiconductors and is based in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Kalido

Series D in 2007
Kalido, develops software products for master data management, data warehouse, and business intelligence. It offers Kalido Dynamic Information Warehouse for model-driven creation and evolution of data warehouses and consolidating data from multiple sources; Kalido Master Data Management for workflow-driven master data management; Kalido Business Information Modeler, a graphical business modeling tool to capture and present the underlying business mode; and Kalido Universal Information Director, which generates the metadata needed to automatically configure chosen business intelligence tools. The company also provides solution delivery, expert advisory, installation, upgrade planning, implementation audit, project planning, and proof of value services. Kalido, Ltd. was formerly known as Highpike Limited and changed its name to Kalido, Ltd. in 2001. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Burlington, Massachusetts. Kalido, Ltd. is a prior subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell.

Virtual Iron Software

Series D in 2007
Virtual Iron Software, Inc. specializes in providing enterprise-class software solutions for server virtualization and virtual infrastructure management. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, the company offers a platform designed for server consolidation, rapid provisioning, business continuity, workload management, and policy-based automation. Its virtualization manager serves as a centralized system for controlling and automating virtual resources, while virtualization services can be deployed on bare-metal and industry-standard servers without the need for extensive software installation or management. The platform also incorporates open-source virtualization based on a community-derived hypervisor, facilitating capacity management and development and testing processes. Virtual Iron Software was previously known as Katana Technology, Inc.

Akorri Networks

Series C in 2007
Akorri, Inc. is a provider of cross-domain performance management software tailored for virtualized data centers, founded in 2005 and based in Littleton, Massachusetts. The company's primary product, BalancePoint, is an agent-less management solution designed for IT operations, system and storage administrators, and application owners. BalancePoint employs Cross-Domain Analysis technology to gather and correlate performance data across servers, storage, and infrastructure, facilitating improved application performance management. It features Application Fingerprinting technology, which characterizes application workloads and models resource utilization over time. Additionally, the software includes Performance Dynamics Modeling technology that proactively identifies potential application performance issues before they arise. Akorri also offers professional services, assessments, and training to support its customers in optimizing their data center operations.

Carbon Design Systems

Series D in 2007
Carbon Design Systems, Inc. is a provider of virtual prototype solutions specifically designed for the development and validation of system-on-chip (SoC) designs. Founded in 2002 and based in Acton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products, including Carbon SoC Designer Plus, which facilitates the creation, execution, and analysis of virtual system platforms. Another key offering is Carbon Model Studio, which automates the generation and validation of hardware-accurate software models. Additionally, Carbon Performance Analysis Kits (CPAK) provide pre-built virtual reference platforms for critical performance elements such as processors and memory controllers. The company also supports performance optimization, system validation, and software execution, along with consulting, training, and integration services. Carbon Design Systems caters to systems, semiconductor, and intellectual property companies in sectors like wireless, networking, and consumer electronics, delivering essential tools for architectural analysis and pre-silicon validation.

Aylus Networks

Series B in 2007
Aylus Networks, Inc. is a provider of multimedia sharing solutions specifically designed for mobile networks. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts, the company has developed MediaShare, a technology that enables wireless carriers to enhance communication experiences through features such as video blogging, video sharing, and video telephony. Aylus Networks' live video platform integrates smoothly with existing networks, accommodating various device types, manufacturers, and software. This capability allows communication providers to incorporate live video and other rich media into their services, thereby gaining a competitive advantage in the rapidly evolving market.

Crossbeam Systems

Series F in 2007
Crossbeam Systems, Inc. specializes in next-generation security platforms designed for high-performance networks. The company transforms how enterprises, service providers, and government agencies architect and deliver security services. Its platforms allow for the consolidation of various security appliances and network equipment, enabling the virtualization of security applications and simplifying the delivery of security services. Crossbeam integrates hardware with third-party security applications, such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems, to enhance performance. Additionally, it offers SecureShore NMS, a network management system that facilitates multi-box configuration, OS backup and restore, reporting, and application distribution. The company's solutions include firewall, content gateway, and security virtualization services, complemented by professional training and support services. Crossbeam's diverse clientele ranges from financial institutions and pharmaceutical companies to government agencies and universities. Founded in 2000, the company is headquartered in Boxborough, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Europe and the Asia Pacific, as well as an authorized training center in Mexico City.

Veveo

Series B in 2007
Veveo is a technology company specializing in creating natural interfaces that facilitate conversational capabilities for connected devices and applications. Its SmartRelevanceā„¢ Conversational Platform is utilized by service providers and major smartphone manufacturers to enhance intelligent search, personalization, and recommendation solutions. Veveo's technologies have been integrated into over 100 million devices, offering rich, hyper-personalized user experiences that anticipate user intent, thereby increasing engagement and content consumption. The company serves a diverse clientele, including mobile operators, device manufacturers, and enterprises, across various platforms such as smartphones, tablets, TVs, and set-top boxes. With a robust intellectual property portfolio comprising over 60 patent applications and 32 issued patents, Veveo is recognized for its innovative contributions to the industry. Based in Boston, MA, the company was founded by experienced technology entrepreneurs.

VideoIQ

Series A in 2007
VideoIQ, Inc. specializes in the production of intelligent video surveillance systems, offering a range of products including Icvr intelligent IP cameras and encoders equipped with video recording and analytics capabilities. These products integrate advanced video analytics, content-aware storage, and intelligent networking, transforming traditional surveillance into a proactive security solution. VideoIQ serves various sectors, including utilities and infrastructure, industrial settings, transportation, and homeland security, as well as corporate campuses and commercial outdoor spaces. The company targets customers in diverse environments such as water treatment facilities, factories, truck and train terminals, government buildings, and residential areas. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, VideoIQ distributes its products across the United States and Europe through a network of video surveillance integrators and resellers.

OATSystems

Series B in 2006
OATSystems, Inc. is a leader in radio-frequency identification (RFID) solutions, providing businesses with software that enhances operational efficiency and competitive advantage. As a pioneer in RFID technology, OAT has established industry standards and achieved significant milestones, including large-scale deployments and innovative enterprise-wide solutions. The company's offerings include manufacturing solutions that automate plant floor operations and integrate seamlessly with enterprise resource planning (ERP), warehouse management systems (WMS), and supply-chain execution systems. With a diverse multinational client base exceeding 50 customers across various sectors, including retail, consumer packaged goods, consumer electronics, manufacturing, life sciences, aerospace, and defense, OATSystems is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, and maintains offices in Austin, Chicago, London, and Bangalore.

Akorri Networks

Series B in 2006
Akorri, Inc. is a provider of cross-domain performance management software tailored for virtualized data centers, founded in 2005 and based in Littleton, Massachusetts. The company's primary product, BalancePoint, is an agent-less management solution designed for IT operations, system and storage administrators, and application owners. BalancePoint employs Cross-Domain Analysis technology to gather and correlate performance data across servers, storage, and infrastructure, facilitating improved application performance management. It features Application Fingerprinting technology, which characterizes application workloads and models resource utilization over time. Additionally, the software includes Performance Dynamics Modeling technology that proactively identifies potential application performance issues before they arise. Akorri also offers professional services, assessments, and training to support its customers in optimizing their data center operations.

Mazu Networks

Venture Round in 2006
Mazu Networks, Inc. is a developer of network infrastructure software that specializes in solutions designed to manage, secure, and optimize the availability and performance of business services. The company's flagship product, Mazu Profiler, provides network behavior analysis through features such as behavioral analytics, user identification, and application fingerprinting. This system supports various IT initiatives, including application performance management, WAN management, and security compliance. Additionally, Mazu Profiler Discovery assists in identifying configuration items across networks for effective inventory and dependency management. Mazu Networks serves a diverse clientele, including IT senior management, network engineering, and security professionals across sectors such as financial services, technology, manufacturing, and media. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Mazu Networks has established partnerships with major technology firms and operates additional offices in key U.S. cities. As of early 2009, Mazu Networks functions as a subsidiary of Riverbed Technology, Inc.

Kalido

Series C in 2005
Kalido, develops software products for master data management, data warehouse, and business intelligence. It offers Kalido Dynamic Information Warehouse for model-driven creation and evolution of data warehouses and consolidating data from multiple sources; Kalido Master Data Management for workflow-driven master data management; Kalido Business Information Modeler, a graphical business modeling tool to capture and present the underlying business mode; and Kalido Universal Information Director, which generates the metadata needed to automatically configure chosen business intelligence tools. The company also provides solution delivery, expert advisory, installation, upgrade planning, implementation audit, project planning, and proof of value services. Kalido, Ltd. was formerly known as Highpike Limited and changed its name to Kalido, Ltd. in 2001. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Burlington, Massachusetts. Kalido, Ltd. is a prior subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell.

Virtual Iron Software

Series C in 2005
Virtual Iron Software, Inc. specializes in providing enterprise-class software solutions for server virtualization and virtual infrastructure management. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, the company offers a platform designed for server consolidation, rapid provisioning, business continuity, workload management, and policy-based automation. Its virtualization manager serves as a centralized system for controlling and automating virtual resources, while virtualization services can be deployed on bare-metal and industry-standard servers without the need for extensive software installation or management. The platform also incorporates open-source virtualization based on a community-derived hypervisor, facilitating capacity management and development and testing processes. Virtual Iron Software was previously known as Katana Technology, Inc.

Carbon Design Systems

Series C in 2005
Carbon Design Systems, Inc. is a provider of virtual prototype solutions specifically designed for the development and validation of system-on-chip (SoC) designs. Founded in 2002 and based in Acton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products, including Carbon SoC Designer Plus, which facilitates the creation, execution, and analysis of virtual system platforms. Another key offering is Carbon Model Studio, which automates the generation and validation of hardware-accurate software models. Additionally, Carbon Performance Analysis Kits (CPAK) provide pre-built virtual reference platforms for critical performance elements such as processors and memory controllers. The company also supports performance optimization, system validation, and software execution, along with consulting, training, and integration services. Carbon Design Systems caters to systems, semiconductor, and intellectual property companies in sectors like wireless, networking, and consumer electronics, delivering essential tools for architectural analysis and pre-silicon validation.

Crossbeam Systems

Series E in 2005
Crossbeam Systems, Inc. specializes in next-generation security platforms designed for high-performance networks. The company transforms how enterprises, service providers, and government agencies architect and deliver security services. Its platforms allow for the consolidation of various security appliances and network equipment, enabling the virtualization of security applications and simplifying the delivery of security services. Crossbeam integrates hardware with third-party security applications, such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems, to enhance performance. Additionally, it offers SecureShore NMS, a network management system that facilitates multi-box configuration, OS backup and restore, reporting, and application distribution. The company's solutions include firewall, content gateway, and security virtualization services, complemented by professional training and support services. Crossbeam's diverse clientele ranges from financial institutions and pharmaceutical companies to government agencies and universities. Founded in 2000, the company is headquartered in Boxborough, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Europe and the Asia Pacific, as well as an authorized training center in Mexico City.

Akorri Networks

Series A in 2005
Akorri, Inc. is a provider of cross-domain performance management software tailored for virtualized data centers, founded in 2005 and based in Littleton, Massachusetts. The company's primary product, BalancePoint, is an agent-less management solution designed for IT operations, system and storage administrators, and application owners. BalancePoint employs Cross-Domain Analysis technology to gather and correlate performance data across servers, storage, and infrastructure, facilitating improved application performance management. It features Application Fingerprinting technology, which characterizes application workloads and models resource utilization over time. Additionally, the software includes Performance Dynamics Modeling technology that proactively identifies potential application performance issues before they arise. Akorri also offers professional services, assessments, and training to support its customers in optimizing their data center operations.

Veveo

Series A in 2005
Veveo is a technology company specializing in creating natural interfaces that facilitate conversational capabilities for connected devices and applications. Its SmartRelevanceā„¢ Conversational Platform is utilized by service providers and major smartphone manufacturers to enhance intelligent search, personalization, and recommendation solutions. Veveo's technologies have been integrated into over 100 million devices, offering rich, hyper-personalized user experiences that anticipate user intent, thereby increasing engagement and content consumption. The company serves a diverse clientele, including mobile operators, device manufacturers, and enterprises, across various platforms such as smartphones, tablets, TVs, and set-top boxes. With a robust intellectual property portfolio comprising over 60 patent applications and 32 issued patents, Veveo is recognized for its innovative contributions to the industry. Based in Boston, MA, the company was founded by experienced technology entrepreneurs.

OATSystems

Series A in 2005
OATSystems, Inc. is a leader in radio-frequency identification (RFID) solutions, providing businesses with software that enhances operational efficiency and competitive advantage. As a pioneer in RFID technology, OAT has established industry standards and achieved significant milestones, including large-scale deployments and innovative enterprise-wide solutions. The company's offerings include manufacturing solutions that automate plant floor operations and integrate seamlessly with enterprise resource planning (ERP), warehouse management systems (WMS), and supply-chain execution systems. With a diverse multinational client base exceeding 50 customers across various sectors, including retail, consumer packaged goods, consumer electronics, manufacturing, life sciences, aerospace, and defense, OATSystems is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, and maintains offices in Austin, Chicago, London, and Bangalore.

TimeLab

Venture Round in 2005
TimeLab Corp. develops and supplies integrated digital semiconductors. It provides timing processor units that generate clock signals in electronic products. TimeLab Corp. was founded in 2001 and is based in Andover, Massachusetts.

Aylus Networks

Series A in 2005
Aylus Networks, Inc. is a provider of multimedia sharing solutions specifically designed for mobile networks. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts, the company has developed MediaShare, a technology that enables wireless carriers to enhance communication experiences through features such as video blogging, video sharing, and video telephony. Aylus Networks' live video platform integrates smoothly with existing networks, accommodating various device types, manufacturers, and software. This capability allows communication providers to incorporate live video and other rich media into their services, thereby gaining a competitive advantage in the rapidly evolving market.

Mazu Networks

Series C in 2004
Mazu Networks, Inc. is a developer of network infrastructure software that specializes in solutions designed to manage, secure, and optimize the availability and performance of business services. The company's flagship product, Mazu Profiler, provides network behavior analysis through features such as behavioral analytics, user identification, and application fingerprinting. This system supports various IT initiatives, including application performance management, WAN management, and security compliance. Additionally, Mazu Profiler Discovery assists in identifying configuration items across networks for effective inventory and dependency management. Mazu Networks serves a diverse clientele, including IT senior management, network engineering, and security professionals across sectors such as financial services, technology, manufacturing, and media. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Mazu Networks has established partnerships with major technology firms and operates additional offices in key U.S. cities. As of early 2009, Mazu Networks functions as a subsidiary of Riverbed Technology, Inc.

Kalido

Series B in 2004
Kalido, develops software products for master data management, data warehouse, and business intelligence. It offers Kalido Dynamic Information Warehouse for model-driven creation and evolution of data warehouses and consolidating data from multiple sources; Kalido Master Data Management for workflow-driven master data management; Kalido Business Information Modeler, a graphical business modeling tool to capture and present the underlying business mode; and Kalido Universal Information Director, which generates the metadata needed to automatically configure chosen business intelligence tools. The company also provides solution delivery, expert advisory, installation, upgrade planning, implementation audit, project planning, and proof of value services. Kalido, Ltd. was formerly known as Highpike Limited and changed its name to Kalido, Ltd. in 2001. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Burlington, Massachusetts. Kalido, Ltd. is a prior subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell.

Crossbeam Systems

Series D in 2004
Crossbeam Systems, Inc. specializes in next-generation security platforms designed for high-performance networks. The company transforms how enterprises, service providers, and government agencies architect and deliver security services. Its platforms allow for the consolidation of various security appliances and network equipment, enabling the virtualization of security applications and simplifying the delivery of security services. Crossbeam integrates hardware with third-party security applications, such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems, to enhance performance. Additionally, it offers SecureShore NMS, a network management system that facilitates multi-box configuration, OS backup and restore, reporting, and application distribution. The company's solutions include firewall, content gateway, and security virtualization services, complemented by professional training and support services. Crossbeam's diverse clientele ranges from financial institutions and pharmaceutical companies to government agencies and universities. Founded in 2000, the company is headquartered in Boxborough, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Europe and the Asia Pacific, as well as an authorized training center in Mexico City.

OpenPages

Series C in 2004
OpenPages, Inc. specializes in enterprise governance, risk, and compliance management solutions. The company offers a comprehensive platform that integrates governance, risk, and compliance functions across organizations, enabling the incorporation of risk management into daily business operations. In addition to its core technology, OpenPages provides advisory, implementation, training, hosting, customer support, and optimization services. Its client base spans various industries, including financial services, technology, energy, manufacturing, retail, telecommunications, media, healthcare, consulting, and transportation. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, OpenPages also maintains offices in Tokyo and London.

Carbon Design Systems

Series B in 2004
Carbon Design Systems, Inc. is a provider of virtual prototype solutions specifically designed for the development and validation of system-on-chip (SoC) designs. Founded in 2002 and based in Acton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products, including Carbon SoC Designer Plus, which facilitates the creation, execution, and analysis of virtual system platforms. Another key offering is Carbon Model Studio, which automates the generation and validation of hardware-accurate software models. Additionally, Carbon Performance Analysis Kits (CPAK) provide pre-built virtual reference platforms for critical performance elements such as processors and memory controllers. The company also supports performance optimization, system validation, and software execution, along with consulting, training, and integration services. Carbon Design Systems caters to systems, semiconductor, and intellectual property companies in sectors like wireless, networking, and consumer electronics, delivering essential tools for architectural analysis and pre-silicon validation.
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