Schoology
Series C in 2014
Schoology, Inc. is a cloud-based learning management system that caters to K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and corporate environments. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, the company offers a versatile platform that facilitates the creation of engaging content, lesson design, and assessment of student understanding. It fosters connections among students and faculty, enabling effective communication and collaboration both on campus and remotely. Additionally, Schoology's platform supports corporate training by allowing organizations to develop courses, track employee progress, and enhance engagement while simplifying communication. The solution can be utilized through individual subscriptions or broader school and district-wide enterprise packages, allowing for scalable implementation based on specific needs. As of September 30, 2019, Schoology operates as a subsidiary of PowerSchool Group LLC.
Cloudmeter
Series A in 2012
Cloudmeter is a software company based in Mountain View, California, specializing in big data capture and analytics. The company focuses on transforming real-time network data into actionable insights for IT and business users, enabling organizations to enhance their understanding of and optimize end-user experiences. Cloudmeter offers two primary products: Cloudmeter Insight and Cloudmeter Stream. Cloudmeter Insight is a sophisticated End User Management software-as-a-service solution that includes visual session replay for detailed problem analysis. Cloudmeter Stream features advanced data capture and event processing capabilities, integrating real-time information with various databases and business intelligence tools to address complex analytics needs. Cloudmeter serves a diverse clientele, including prominent brands like Netflix, SAP, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Skinit, who rely on its solutions to manage their critical web presence effectively.
Schoology
Series B in 2012
Schoology, Inc. is a cloud-based learning management system that caters to K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and corporate environments. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, the company offers a versatile platform that facilitates the creation of engaging content, lesson design, and assessment of student understanding. It fosters connections among students and faculty, enabling effective communication and collaboration both on campus and remotely. Additionally, Schoology's platform supports corporate training by allowing organizations to develop courses, track employee progress, and enhance engagement while simplifying communication. The solution can be utilized through individual subscriptions or broader school and district-wide enterprise packages, allowing for scalable implementation based on specific needs. As of September 30, 2019, Schoology operates as a subsidiary of PowerSchool Group LLC.
Schoology
Series A in 2010
Schoology, Inc. is a cloud-based learning management system that caters to K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and corporate environments. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, the company offers a versatile platform that facilitates the creation of engaging content, lesson design, and assessment of student understanding. It fosters connections among students and faculty, enabling effective communication and collaboration both on campus and remotely. Additionally, Schoology's platform supports corporate training by allowing organizations to develop courses, track employee progress, and enhance engagement while simplifying communication. The solution can be utilized through individual subscriptions or broader school and district-wide enterprise packages, allowing for scalable implementation based on specific needs. As of September 30, 2019, Schoology operates as a subsidiary of PowerSchool Group LLC.
NearVerse
Seed Round in 2010
NearVerse Inc. is a technology company based in New York that specializes in mobile application platforms for instant messaging and rich media sharing. Its primary product, LoKast, allows users to communicate and share various media types, including photos, videos, and music, while engaging in activities and events. The platform enhances user experiences by providing real-time messaging and proximity-based functionality, making it appealing to a diverse range of users, including event organizers, businesses, and retailers. Additionally, NearVerse develops the NearCloud tech platform, which integrates device-to-device and wireless networking to deliver significantly faster internet speeds and improved location identification services. Founded in 2008, NearVerse has established itself as a key player in the mobile communications space.
Vector City Racers
Series A in 2008
Webcarzz is purportedly to be an online gaming site offering a "casual multiplayer online game that offers a social space in which users can engage in play amongst others, but which does not require fixed play patterns, or skill levels, for success."
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[Rudder](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/rudder), formerly Spendview, is a personalized financial management tool that allows users to separate and classify income, expenses, and how they want to spend money.
Rudder keeps track of daily account balances, upcoming bills, outstanding payments on credit cards, and will allow for designated percentages to be set aside for savings. The product includes a Budgeting tool, Personal Budget Calculator, and an Excel budget worksheet, among other services.
To protect security, the site does not require personal information, other than email, for login or signup, and does not keep records of bank account numbers.
Based in Houston, TX
Shipwire, a CEVA Logistics Company
Series A in 2007
Shipwire, a CEVA Logistics Company, specializes in product fulfillment for growing brands and retailers, utilizing a comprehensive cloud logistics platform and a global warehouse network. With facilities strategically located in major cities such as Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Vancouver, London, and Hong Kong, Shipwire helps businesses optimize shipping costs by positioning inventory closer to customers. Merchants send their products to Shipwire's warehouses, where the fulfillment process is streamlined to ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery. The platform supports connections to various online stores and marketplaces, allowing for seamless order management and real-time inventory tracking. Additionally, Shipwire fosters collaboration through a developer-friendly approach and offers an ecommerce affiliate partner program, enhancing its service offerings for online retailers and small businesses seeking customized fulfillment solutions.
LiquidTalk
Series A in 2007
LiquidTalk is a mobile workforce engagement solution provider based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2006. The company specializes in delivering audio and video content directly to the mobile devices of remote employees, facilitating effective communication and training. Its platform enables enterprises to push various types of content, including sales training, product information, customer testimonials, and recorded conference calls, thereby enhancing employee engagement and productivity. LiquidTalk's on-demand application allows remote workers in sales and services to easily find, organize, create, and distribute essential business knowledge, streamlining communication and training processes within organizations.
HotPads is a map-based housing search engine that provides a comprehensive platform for users to explore various housing options, including rentals, homes for sale, foreclosures, vacation rentals, and hotels. Launched in November 2005, it quickly amassed over 500,000 active rental listings and later expanded its offerings to include nearly 3,500,000 active listings for homes for sale by 2007. In 2009, HotPads introduced vacation rentals and hotels, establishing itself as a pioneer in map-based vacation housing searches. The platform enhances the user experience by providing demographic and housing heat maps, facilitating quick evaluations of cities or neighborhoods. Users can also mark personal points of interest and utilize tools like the Lasso tool for custom searches and the HotSpots tool for price visualization. Additionally, HotPads features a unique Buy vs. Rent search portal, allowing users to compare the costs of buying versus renting based on personalized mortgage variables, thereby empowering them to make informed housing decisions. HotPads is a subsidiary of Zillow, Inc., having been acquired in 2012.
Amazon Robotics
Series C in 2006
Amazon Robotics specializes in the development of advanced automation solutions using artificial intelligence and machine learning. The company focuses on creating mobile material handling systems that enhance the storage, movement, and sorting of products within warehouses. Its innovative mobile fulfillment systems include ItemFetch, which assists in picking items; OrderFetch, designed for sorting orders to the dock door; and CaseFetch, which delivers pallets to workers for efficient case picking and replenishment. By integrating these technologies, Amazon Robotics aims to streamline product management and improve operational efficiency for its clients. The company also leverages its expertise in machine learning to support data scientists and developers in building and training their models.
Niche.com
Series A in 2005
Niche.com operates an online platform that helps users discover and evaluate schools, neighborhoods, and companies across the United States. It provides reviews, analysis, rankings, report cards, and profiles based on rigorous data analysis.