SmartAC.com
Venture Round in 2024
SmartAC.com Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, specializes in manufacturing custom sensors that collect essential data on HVAC performance. The company's innovative platform allows for proactive maintenance of HVAC and plumbing systems by notifying contractors and homeowners of potential issues, such as breakdowns or leaks, before they escalate into significant problems. The sensors monitor various parameters including cooling and heating performance, airflow, air filter life, and water leak-prone areas. SmartAC.com offers a comprehensive service that includes a lifetime warranty on hardware, daily system health checks, monthly health report emails, discounted air filters, active water leak monitoring, and real-time access to certified HVAC experts. Through its technology, the company aims to enhance the efficiency and reliability of critical HVAC and plumbing systems while promoting energy savings for homeowners.
Founded in 2019, Volt specializes in SMS delivery at scale. It facilitates quick connections with network partners for efficient messaging. Additionally, Volt offers text automation software enabling businesses to engage customers via automated text messages.
Founded in 2018, Medefy is a Tulsa-based healthcare technology company. It offers an app that connects employers directly with their employees regarding health benefits, enabling better communication and engagement to facilitate informed healthcare decisions. The platform helps employees find better-priced, higher-quality healthcare providers locally.
TeleVet, Inc. operates a mobile application designed to facilitate remote communication between pet owners and veterinarians. The application enables users to schedule virtual consultations, book follow-up appointments, and receive care through text, call, and video chat. It also supports veterinarians by providing tools for appointment scheduling, telemedicine services, and digital prescriptions, integrating seamlessly with existing veterinary practice management systems. Additionally, the app offers automated communication features, such as email templates and social media posts, to enhance client engagement regarding pet health services. Founded in 2015 and based in Austin, Texas, TeleVet, Inc. was previously known as Horse Facts, Inc. before rebranding in January 2016. The application is available for download on both the App Store and Google Play.
Amify, Inc. is a digital retail agency that specializes in helping brands optimize their presence on the Amazon marketplace. Founded in 1995 and based in Alexandria, Virginia, the company, formerly known as Potomac River Holdings LLC, provides a comprehensive range of services including product listings, monitoring unauthorized sellers, maintaining pricing strategies, and enhancing search rankings on Amazon. As the first Amazon-as-a-Service provider, Amify functions as an outsourced team for companies, allowing them to effectively manage their brand on one of the largest e-commerce platforms. The firm leverages cross-channel data to boost sales and improve customer experience, and its integrated platform offers account management, advertising, content creation, supply chain strategy, and analytics. With a strong focus on client success, Amify has facilitated over $200 million in goods sold on Amazon, making it a crucial partner for businesses aiming to enhance their sales and brand visibility.
CMT Solutions
Series B in 2022
Founded in 2017, CMT Solutions operates an online platform that facilitates prior authorization services for genetic testing between laboratories, physicians, payors, and IVD diagnostic manufacturers. Its web-based platform determines when a prior authorization is required, handles them on behalf of physicians, and works with insurance companies to complete the process.
Topl is a blockchain-based technology company that enables organizations to monetize ethical and sustainable practices by recording verified impact on a transparent, auditable ledger. It provides a decentralized protocol and accompanying services designed to build an impact technology economy, allowing enterprises to prove and monetize their positive impact as an asset across industries and borders. The Topl platform offers blockchain infrastructure, a blockchain for impact verification, and hosted tooling that simplifies interaction with the network, including supply chain certification and related services. By combining cross-border projects with verifiable impact data, Topl helps brands unlock value from social and environmental programs while providing a scalable solution for impact monetization.
Spruce Services, Inc. operates an online platform that connects users with service professionals for various household needs, including housekeeping, pet care, laundry, and dry cleaning. The platform allows users to customize services such as whole home cleaning, pet sitting, and laundry wash and fold, among others. Users can book verified professionals for tasks like tidying up, dog walking, and managing daily chores, ensuring a convenient and efficient service experience. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company was formerly known as Apartment Butler, Inc. before rebranding in June 2019. Spruce aims to change the way individuals access home services through its mobile app, catering primarily to residents in apartment complexes.
Upgrade Boutique
Seed Round in 2022
Upgrade Boutique is a managed marketplace that provides beauty products and services. The company connects with consumers that seek custom wigs, extensions, and curated beauty products with a network of stylists and colorists.
Upgrade Boutique was founded in 2019 by Britney Winters and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Founded in 2019, Volt specializes in SMS delivery at scale. It facilitates quick connections with network partners for efficient messaging. Additionally, Volt offers text automation software enabling businesses to engage customers via automated text messages.
Graylog
Venture Round in 2021
Graylog is a company that specializes in enterprise log management, providing an open-source solution for the collection, storage, and analysis of machine data from IT infrastructures and applications. Its platform is utilized by threat hunters, operations professionals, and DevOps teams to enhance situational awareness and address various challenges related to security, compliance, operations, and application development. By offering services and support for its solution, Graylog helps organizations improve the efficiency of their IT operations while significantly reducing costs. Headquartered in Houston, the company is committed to empowering users to scale their event processes and workflows across the organization.
Upgrade Boutique
Seed Round in 2021
Upgrade Boutique is a managed marketplace that provides beauty products and services. The company connects with consumers that seek custom wigs, extensions, and curated beauty products with a network of stylists and colorists.
Upgrade Boutique was founded in 2019 by Britney Winters and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Molecule Software
Series A in 2021
Molecule Software develops cloud-based energy trading and risk management software for commodity traders, risk managers, and operations teams. The platform accepts trade and position data from exchanges and spreadsheets, integrates market data, and computes position, profit and loss, and value-at-risk in real time, reducing the need for lengthy implementations. It supports sectors including electricity, natural gas, NGLs, and crude. The company is based in Houston, Texas, and was founded in 2012.
CMT Solutions
Series A in 2021
Founded in 2017, CMT Solutions operates an online platform that facilitates prior authorization services for genetic testing between laboratories, physicians, payors, and IVD diagnostic manufacturers. Its web-based platform determines when a prior authorization is required, handles them on behalf of physicians, and works with insurance companies to complete the process.
Topl is a blockchain-based technology company that enables organizations to monetize ethical and sustainable practices by recording verified impact on a transparent, auditable ledger. It provides a decentralized protocol and accompanying services designed to build an impact technology economy, allowing enterprises to prove and monetize their positive impact as an asset across industries and borders. The Topl platform offers blockchain infrastructure, a blockchain for impact verification, and hosted tooling that simplifies interaction with the network, including supply chain certification and related services. By combining cross-border projects with verifiable impact data, Topl helps brands unlock value from social and environmental programs while providing a scalable solution for impact monetization.
Spruce Services, Inc. operates an online platform that connects users with service professionals for various household needs, including housekeeping, pet care, laundry, and dry cleaning. The platform allows users to customize services such as whole home cleaning, pet sitting, and laundry wash and fold, among others. Users can book verified professionals for tasks like tidying up, dog walking, and managing daily chores, ensuring a convenient and efficient service experience. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company was formerly known as Apartment Butler, Inc. before rebranding in June 2019. Spruce aims to change the way individuals access home services through its mobile app, catering primarily to residents in apartment complexes.
TeleVet, Inc. operates a mobile application designed to facilitate remote communication between pet owners and veterinarians. The application enables users to schedule virtual consultations, book follow-up appointments, and receive care through text, call, and video chat. It also supports veterinarians by providing tools for appointment scheduling, telemedicine services, and digital prescriptions, integrating seamlessly with existing veterinary practice management systems. Additionally, the app offers automated communication features, such as email templates and social media posts, to enhance client engagement regarding pet health services. Founded in 2015 and based in Austin, Texas, TeleVet, Inc. was previously known as Horse Facts, Inc. before rebranding in January 2016. The application is available for download on both the App Store and Google Play.
Ripple Science
Venture Round in 2020
Ripple Science develops web-based software for health sciences, facilitating participant recruitment and management in clinical, translational, and social science studies. Its platform offers features like study dashboard management, recruitment campaign tracking, potential participant monitoring, enrolled participant tracking, and task management. Serving academic investigators, clinical trial sites, and CROs, Ripple Science has clients including Johns Hopkins University and the University of Michigan.
TeleVet, Inc. operates a mobile application designed to facilitate remote communication between pet owners and veterinarians. The application enables users to schedule virtual consultations, book follow-up appointments, and receive care through text, call, and video chat. It also supports veterinarians by providing tools for appointment scheduling, telemedicine services, and digital prescriptions, integrating seamlessly with existing veterinary practice management systems. Additionally, the app offers automated communication features, such as email templates and social media posts, to enhance client engagement regarding pet health services. Founded in 2015 and based in Austin, Texas, TeleVet, Inc. was previously known as Horse Facts, Inc. before rebranding in January 2016. The application is available for download on both the App Store and Google Play.
Cloudsnap
Venture Round in 2019
Cloudsnap, Inc. is a company that develops an Integrated Platform-as-a-Service solution, enabling developers to create software applications that integrate functionalities from various third-party services. Founded in 2011 and based in Austin, Texas, Cloudsnap employs distributed peer-to-peer interception techniques to facilitate the building and deployment of mobile and web applications on popular platforms such as Salesforce, Evernote, and Basecamp. The company aims to simplify the integration of essential business applications, alleviating the challenges of manual processes and data synchronization for its clients. Cloudsnap serves customers who seek the agility of an integration platform but lack the necessary time or resources to implement it independently. The company combines advanced technology with a dedicated team of onboarding specialists and automation engineers who tailor solutions to meet specific business needs. With over 350 satisfied clients, Cloudsnap continues to expand its reach and impact in the integration space.
Spruce
Venture Round in 2019
Spruce Services, Inc. operates an online platform that connects users with service professionals for various household needs, including housekeeping, pet care, laundry, and dry cleaning. The platform allows users to customize services such as whole home cleaning, pet sitting, and laundry wash and fold, among others. Users can book verified professionals for tasks like tidying up, dog walking, and managing daily chores, ensuring a convenient and efficient service experience. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company was formerly known as Apartment Butler, Inc. before rebranding in June 2019. Spruce aims to change the way individuals access home services through its mobile app, catering primarily to residents in apartment complexes.
Amify, Inc. is a digital retail agency that specializes in helping brands optimize their presence on the Amazon marketplace. Founded in 1995 and based in Alexandria, Virginia, the company, formerly known as Potomac River Holdings LLC, provides a comprehensive range of services including product listings, monitoring unauthorized sellers, maintaining pricing strategies, and enhancing search rankings on Amazon. As the first Amazon-as-a-Service provider, Amify functions as an outsourced team for companies, allowing them to effectively manage their brand on one of the largest e-commerce platforms. The firm leverages cross-channel data to boost sales and improve customer experience, and its integrated platform offers account management, advertising, content creation, supply chain strategy, and analytics. With a strong focus on client success, Amify has facilitated over $200 million in goods sold on Amazon, making it a crucial partner for businesses aiming to enhance their sales and brand visibility.
Cloudsnap
Seed Round in 2019
Cloudsnap, Inc. is a company that develops an Integrated Platform-as-a-Service solution, enabling developers to create software applications that integrate functionalities from various third-party services. Founded in 2011 and based in Austin, Texas, Cloudsnap employs distributed peer-to-peer interception techniques to facilitate the building and deployment of mobile and web applications on popular platforms such as Salesforce, Evernote, and Basecamp. The company aims to simplify the integration of essential business applications, alleviating the challenges of manual processes and data synchronization for its clients. Cloudsnap serves customers who seek the agility of an integration platform but lack the necessary time or resources to implement it independently. The company combines advanced technology with a dedicated team of onboarding specialists and automation engineers who tailor solutions to meet specific business needs. With over 350 satisfied clients, Cloudsnap continues to expand its reach and impact in the integration space.
Spruce
Venture Round in 2018
Spruce Services, Inc. operates an online platform that connects users with service professionals for various household needs, including housekeeping, pet care, laundry, and dry cleaning. The platform allows users to customize services such as whole home cleaning, pet sitting, and laundry wash and fold, among others. Users can book verified professionals for tasks like tidying up, dog walking, and managing daily chores, ensuring a convenient and efficient service experience. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company was formerly known as Apartment Butler, Inc. before rebranding in June 2019. Spruce aims to change the way individuals access home services through its mobile app, catering primarily to residents in apartment complexes.
Ambiq Micro
Venture Round in 2018
Ambiq Micro, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in the development of ultra-low power integrated circuits tailored for power-sensitive applications. Founded in 2010, the company utilizes innovative subthreshold power optimized technology to create real-time clock and microcontroller products designed for wearables, smart cards, wireless sensors, and Internet-of-Things devices. By focusing on ultra-low-power mixed-signal solutions, Ambiq Micro aims to enhance the efficiency of wireless electronics, facilitating the creation of devices that either minimize or eliminate battery use while maximizing design flexibility. The company also provides technical support services and operates additional offices in San Jose, California, as well as in Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Taiwan.
TrendKite
Series D in 2016
TrendKite is an Austin, Texas-based company founded in 2012, specializing in public relations (PR) analytics software. The company's mission is to assist organizations in understanding public perception and responding effectively. TrendKite's platform provides comprehensive tools for measuring the impact of PR efforts on brand awareness, website traffic, and overall business objectives. It enables users to create automated or customizable dashboards that can swiftly analyze vast amounts of data, streamlining workflow and improving efficiency. The software is designed to help brands and agencies evaluate trends across various media types, generate insightful reports, and focus on the quality of media coverage rather than merely the quantity.
GameSalad
Debt Financing in 2016
GameSalad Inc. is a mobile game development platform that enables users to design, publish, and distribute original games across various platforms including iOS, Android, and HTML5. Founded in 2007 and based in Austin, Texas, GameSalad provides a visual programming interface that simplifies game creation, making it accessible to both aspiring developers and educators. The platform has been utilized by over one million users and has supported the development of numerous successful games that have ranked in the top 100 of the App Store. Additionally, GameSalad serves as an educational tool, offering a curriculum aligned with programming fundamentals and computational thinking, thereby fostering skills in game design and digital media creation among students worldwide. Formerly known as Gendai Games, Inc., the company rebranded to GameSalad Inc. in 2010.
Ambiq Micro
Series C in 2016
Ambiq Micro, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in the development of ultra-low power integrated circuits tailored for power-sensitive applications. Founded in 2010, the company utilizes innovative subthreshold power optimized technology to create real-time clock and microcontroller products designed for wearables, smart cards, wireless sensors, and Internet-of-Things devices. By focusing on ultra-low-power mixed-signal solutions, Ambiq Micro aims to enhance the efficiency of wireless electronics, facilitating the creation of devices that either minimize or eliminate battery use while maximizing design flexibility. The company also provides technical support services and operates additional offices in San Jose, California, as well as in Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Taiwan.
Resonant Therapeutics
Series A in 2016
Resonant Therapeutics is a drug discovery company that operates a proprietary platform to accelerate therapeutic and target discovery in cancer. Its Integrated Microenvironment Pathway Catalog and Triage platform enables simultaneous identification of novel tumor targets and high-affinity, functional antibodies by leveraging the tumor microenvironment and immune system. The company has a strategic alliance with Retrogenix Ltd. and collaborates with pharmaceutical clients to expand their discovery pipelines. Founded in 2014 and based in Houston, Texas, Resonant Therapeutics is building a pipeline of anti-tumor candidates, initially focusing on breast and ovarian cancers, with antibodies suitable for monotherapy or in combination with immunotherapies, and the platform is extendable to other microenvironment regulated diseases.
Meshify
Debt Financing in 2016
Meshify, Inc. is a technology company specializing in electronic-device management software tailored for the Internet of Things (IoT) market. Founded in 2012 and based in Houston, Texas, the company provides solutions that enable Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to transform traditional devices into internet-connected products. Meshify's software facilitates the measurement, monitoring, and control of various applications, allowing users to receive alerts via email, text, and mobile notifications. Its offerings include mobile applications for iOS, Android, and Windows, alongside a hosted web application for data visualization and device management. Furthermore, Meshify supports OEMs with additional services such as board design, firmware development, wireless integration, and supply chain management. The company's innovative approach helps clients gain recurring revenue streams and enhance customer engagement across diverse sectors, including energy management, remote monitoring, and insurance. Meshify operates as a subsidiary of HSB Group, Inc. as of October 2016.
TrendKite
Series C in 2015
TrendKite is an Austin, Texas-based company founded in 2012, specializing in public relations (PR) analytics software. The company's mission is to assist organizations in understanding public perception and responding effectively. TrendKite's platform provides comprehensive tools for measuring the impact of PR efforts on brand awareness, website traffic, and overall business objectives. It enables users to create automated or customizable dashboards that can swiftly analyze vast amounts of data, streamlining workflow and improving efficiency. The software is designed to help brands and agencies evaluate trends across various media types, generate insightful reports, and focus on the quality of media coverage rather than merely the quantity.
TrendKite
Series B in 2015
TrendKite is an Austin, Texas-based company founded in 2012, specializing in public relations (PR) analytics software. The company's mission is to assist organizations in understanding public perception and responding effectively. TrendKite's platform provides comprehensive tools for measuring the impact of PR efforts on brand awareness, website traffic, and overall business objectives. It enables users to create automated or customizable dashboards that can swiftly analyze vast amounts of data, streamlining workflow and improving efficiency. The software is designed to help brands and agencies evaluate trends across various media types, generate insightful reports, and focus on the quality of media coverage rather than merely the quantity.
Graylog
Seed Round in 2015
Graylog is a company that specializes in enterprise log management, providing an open-source solution for the collection, storage, and analysis of machine data from IT infrastructures and applications. Its platform is utilized by threat hunters, operations professionals, and DevOps teams to enhance situational awareness and address various challenges related to security, compliance, operations, and application development. By offering services and support for its solution, Graylog helps organizations improve the efficiency of their IT operations while significantly reducing costs. Headquartered in Houston, the company is committed to empowering users to scale their event processes and workflows across the organization.
Experiment Engine
Seed Round in 2014
Experiment Engine, Inc. is a conversion optimization platform based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2014. The company focuses on enabling brands and agencies to effectively manage testing programs, scale experimentation, and measure return on investment through its user-friendly platform. Experiment Engine provides tools for planning, reviewing, and reporting on various testing projects, while also offering access to resources in design, development, copywriting, and quality assurance. Its platform facilitates testing different versions of web pages, allowing users to analyze results, prioritize experiments based on data, and refine conversion strategies. Serving sectors such as e-commerce, publishing, lead generation, and agencies, Experiment Engine aims to enhance the effectiveness of digital marketing efforts through informed decision-making and collaboration. As of 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Optimizely, Inc.
Molecule Software
Seed Round in 2014
Molecule Software develops cloud-based energy trading and risk management software for commodity traders, risk managers, and operations teams. The platform accepts trade and position data from exchanges and spreadsheets, integrates market data, and computes position, profit and loss, and value-at-risk in real time, reducing the need for lengthy implementations. It supports sectors including electricity, natural gas, NGLs, and crude. The company is based in Houston, Texas, and was founded in 2012.
Ambiq Micro
Series C in 2014
Ambiq Micro, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in the development of ultra-low power integrated circuits tailored for power-sensitive applications. Founded in 2010, the company utilizes innovative subthreshold power optimized technology to create real-time clock and microcontroller products designed for wearables, smart cards, wireless sensors, and Internet-of-Things devices. By focusing on ultra-low-power mixed-signal solutions, Ambiq Micro aims to enhance the efficiency of wireless electronics, facilitating the creation of devices that either minimize or eliminate battery use while maximizing design flexibility. The company also provides technical support services and operates additional offices in San Jose, California, as well as in Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Taiwan.
Koupon Media
Series C in 2014
Koupon Media, Inc. is a digital campaign management platform specializing in the creation, distribution, redemption, and analysis of digital coupons and promotions. Founded in 2011 and based in Addison, Texas, the company works closely with convenience store retailers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands to enhance shopper engagement and drive sales. Koupon's platform enables personalized, multi-channel promotions while integrating seamlessly with various retailer point-of-sale systems. This integration provides brands with product control and detailed analytics, allowing them to better understand consumer buying behavior. Koupon Media also offers campaign management, coupon clearing, and consumer analytics services, benefiting its extensive network of retailers and brands. Since its inception, Koupon has delivered over 4 billion offers, establishing itself as a leader in the digital coupon space.
Illumitex
Debt Financing in 2014
Illumitex Inc. is a manufacturer based in Austin, Texas, specializing in precision LEDs and LED lighting fixtures. Founded in 2005, the company offers a diverse range of lighting products tailored for horticultural, industrial, and architectural applications. Its horticultural lighting solutions include grow lights designed for large growers, vertical farms, greenhouses, and indoor gardening setups. Illumitex's innovative approach enhances traditional LED design, providing uniform and highly-precise light emissions. The company's products are utilized in various settings, including warehouses, commercial landscapes, and food processing facilities, and are distributed through stocking retailers across the United States. By integrating advanced optics technology, Illumitex aims to improve the brightness and efficiency of its lighting solutions for a variety of operational needs.
TrendKite
Venture Round in 2014
TrendKite is an Austin, Texas-based company founded in 2012, specializing in public relations (PR) analytics software. The company's mission is to assist organizations in understanding public perception and responding effectively. TrendKite's platform provides comprehensive tools for measuring the impact of PR efforts on brand awareness, website traffic, and overall business objectives. It enables users to create automated or customizable dashboards that can swiftly analyze vast amounts of data, streamlining workflow and improving efficiency. The software is designed to help brands and agencies evaluate trends across various media types, generate insightful reports, and focus on the quality of media coverage rather than merely the quantity.
TrendKite
Series A in 2014
TrendKite is an Austin, Texas-based company founded in 2012, specializing in public relations (PR) analytics software. The company's mission is to assist organizations in understanding public perception and responding effectively. TrendKite's platform provides comprehensive tools for measuring the impact of PR efforts on brand awareness, website traffic, and overall business objectives. It enables users to create automated or customizable dashboards that can swiftly analyze vast amounts of data, streamlining workflow and improving efficiency. The software is designed to help brands and agencies evaluate trends across various media types, generate insightful reports, and focus on the quality of media coverage rather than merely the quantity.
Patient IO
Seed Round in 2014
Filament Labs is a Techstars Austin ’13 company, building PatientIO, a patient engagement platform. It products, PatientIO, helps health professionals track and manage their patients’ health behaviors between visits. It helps patients adhere to complex treatment regimens and transmit relevant data back to their doctor.
Filament Labs was founded in 2013 by [Jason Bornhorst](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/jason-bornhorst) and [Colin Anawaty](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/colin-anawaty). It is based in Austin, T.X.
Apsara Therapeutics
Debt Financing in 2014
Apsara Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Houston, Texas, focused on developing antibody therapies for the treatment of neuromyelitis optica (NMO), a demyelinating disorder that affects the spinal cord and optic nerve. The company’s innovative therapies aim to block the formation of lesions associated with NMO and halt the inflammatory processes that can lead to demyelination and neuronal cell death. By employing a novel approach to treat antibody-mediated immune disorders, Apsara Therapeutics seeks to provide effective solutions for patients suffering from this debilitating condition.
Apsara Therapeutics
Debt Financing in 2014
Apsara Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Houston, Texas, focused on developing antibody therapies for the treatment of neuromyelitis optica (NMO), a demyelinating disorder that affects the spinal cord and optic nerve. The company’s innovative therapies aim to block the formation of lesions associated with NMO and halt the inflammatory processes that can lead to demyelination and neuronal cell death. By employing a novel approach to treat antibody-mediated immune disorders, Apsara Therapeutics seeks to provide effective solutions for patients suffering from this debilitating condition.
Glycos Biotechnologies
Debt Financing in 2014
Glycos Biotechnologies, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Houston, Texas, specializing in the development and production of personalized nutritional foods aimed at addressing dietary deficiencies in individuals with various health conditions. Founded in 2007, the company offers innovative products such as Monomega, a pre-digested monoglyceride form of essential omega-3 fatty acids; Monomega-V, which combines essential fatty acids with vitamins for enhanced delivery; and Peptide Plus, a line of plant-based hypoallergenic protein hydrolysates designed for personalized gut functions. Glycos Biotechnologies is also engaged in partnerships with the fuels and chemicals industries, enabling the production of high-value products from non-food feedstocks while promoting sustainability and reducing carbon footprints.
Deep Imaging Technologies
Debt Financing in 2014
Deep Imaging Technologies, Inc. is a subsurface imaging company established in 2008 and located in Tomball, Texas. The company specializes in developing advanced data collection equipment and software technologies tailored for the oil and gas industry. Its product offerings include surface imaging systems that utilize electromagnetic fields generated at very low frequencies to effectively image geological features. The combination of transmitters, receivers, and imaging software positions Deep Imaging Technologies as a key player in enhancing subsurface data acquisition and interpretation within the sector.
Molecule Software
Seed Round in 2013
Molecule Software develops cloud-based energy trading and risk management software for commodity traders, risk managers, and operations teams. The platform accepts trade and position data from exchanges and spreadsheets, integrates market data, and computes position, profit and loss, and value-at-risk in real time, reducing the need for lengthy implementations. It supports sectors including electricity, natural gas, NGLs, and crude. The company is based in Houston, Texas, and was founded in 2012.
Deep Imaging Technologies
Debt Financing in 2013
Deep Imaging Technologies, Inc. is a subsurface imaging company established in 2008 and located in Tomball, Texas. The company specializes in developing advanced data collection equipment and software technologies tailored for the oil and gas industry. Its product offerings include surface imaging systems that utilize electromagnetic fields generated at very low frequencies to effectively image geological features. The combination of transmitters, receivers, and imaging software positions Deep Imaging Technologies as a key player in enhancing subsurface data acquisition and interpretation within the sector.
Patient IO
Debt Financing in 2013
Filament Labs is a Techstars Austin ’13 company, building PatientIO, a patient engagement platform. It products, PatientIO, helps health professionals track and manage their patients’ health behaviors between visits. It helps patients adhere to complex treatment regimens and transmit relevant data back to their doctor.
Filament Labs was founded in 2013 by [Jason Bornhorst](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/jason-bornhorst) and [Colin Anawaty](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/colin-anawaty). It is based in Austin, T.X.
Macheen
Debt Financing in 2013
Macheen Inc. is a company that specializes in enabling connected device manufacturers, retailers, and solution providers to offer products that are ready for immediate use upon unboxing, as they are pre-connected to the Internet through mobile networks. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Macheen operates on a global scale with services in multiple continents and has wholly owned subsidiaries in Germany and the United Kingdom. The company's cloud-based platform facilitates innovative business models for various stakeholders, including device makers, retailers, cloud service providers, and network operators. By enhancing adoption rates and market penetration of connected devices and cloud services, Macheen delivers significant value to its partners, which include notable names such as Dell and Lenovo.
Glycos Biotechnologies
Debt Financing in 2013
Glycos Biotechnologies, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Houston, Texas, specializing in the development and production of personalized nutritional foods aimed at addressing dietary deficiencies in individuals with various health conditions. Founded in 2007, the company offers innovative products such as Monomega, a pre-digested monoglyceride form of essential omega-3 fatty acids; Monomega-V, which combines essential fatty acids with vitamins for enhanced delivery; and Peptide Plus, a line of plant-based hypoallergenic protein hydrolysates designed for personalized gut functions. Glycos Biotechnologies is also engaged in partnerships with the fuels and chemicals industries, enabling the production of high-value products from non-food feedstocks while promoting sustainability and reducing carbon footprints.
Ambiq Micro
Series B in 2013
Ambiq Micro, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in the development of ultra-low power integrated circuits tailored for power-sensitive applications. Founded in 2010, the company utilizes innovative subthreshold power optimized technology to create real-time clock and microcontroller products designed for wearables, smart cards, wireless sensors, and Internet-of-Things devices. By focusing on ultra-low-power mixed-signal solutions, Ambiq Micro aims to enhance the efficiency of wireless electronics, facilitating the creation of devices that either minimize or eliminate battery use while maximizing design flexibility. The company also provides technical support services and operates additional offices in San Jose, California, as well as in Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Taiwan.
Koupon Media
Venture Round in 2013
Koupon Media, Inc. is a digital campaign management platform specializing in the creation, distribution, redemption, and analysis of digital coupons and promotions. Founded in 2011 and based in Addison, Texas, the company works closely with convenience store retailers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands to enhance shopper engagement and drive sales. Koupon's platform enables personalized, multi-channel promotions while integrating seamlessly with various retailer point-of-sale systems. This integration provides brands with product control and detailed analytics, allowing them to better understand consumer buying behavior. Koupon Media also offers campaign management, coupon clearing, and consumer analytics services, benefiting its extensive network of retailers and brands. Since its inception, Koupon has delivered over 4 billion offers, establishing itself as a leader in the digital coupon space.
Deep Imaging Technologies
Debt Financing in 2013
Deep Imaging Technologies, Inc. is a subsurface imaging company established in 2008 and located in Tomball, Texas. The company specializes in developing advanced data collection equipment and software technologies tailored for the oil and gas industry. Its product offerings include surface imaging systems that utilize electromagnetic fields generated at very low frequencies to effectively image geological features. The combination of transmitters, receivers, and imaging software positions Deep Imaging Technologies as a key player in enhancing subsurface data acquisition and interpretation within the sector.
Infochimps
Debt Financing in 2013
Infochimps, Inc. is a provider of Big Data systems that operates on a Platform-as-a-Service model, catering to enterprise companies. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with an additional office in Redwood City, California, Infochimps offers a comprehensive suite of cloud services known as Infochimps Cloud. This suite includes Cloud::Streams for real-time data streaming and analytics, Cloud::Queries for NoSQL databases and ad hoc analytics, and Cloud::Hadoop for elastic Hadoop clusters and batch processing. The platform is augmented by tools such as the Infochimps Command Center, which provides monitoring and control of streaming data, and a systems provisioning tool that automates machine configurations. Infochimps serves a diverse range of industries, including media, retail, manufacturing, financial services, telecommunications, and healthcare, helping organizations simplify the management of complex Big Data environments and enhance decision-making capabilities. As a subsidiary of DXC Technology Company, Infochimps continues to innovate in the Big Data space.
Ambiq Micro
Series B in 2012
Ambiq Micro, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in the development of ultra-low power integrated circuits tailored for power-sensitive applications. Founded in 2010, the company utilizes innovative subthreshold power optimized technology to create real-time clock and microcontroller products designed for wearables, smart cards, wireless sensors, and Internet-of-Things devices. By focusing on ultra-low-power mixed-signal solutions, Ambiq Micro aims to enhance the efficiency of wireless electronics, facilitating the creation of devices that either minimize or eliminate battery use while maximizing design flexibility. The company also provides technical support services and operates additional offices in San Jose, California, as well as in Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Taiwan.
Macheen
Venture Round in 2012
Macheen Inc. is a company that specializes in enabling connected device manufacturers, retailers, and solution providers to offer products that are ready for immediate use upon unboxing, as they are pre-connected to the Internet through mobile networks. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Macheen operates on a global scale with services in multiple continents and has wholly owned subsidiaries in Germany and the United Kingdom. The company's cloud-based platform facilitates innovative business models for various stakeholders, including device makers, retailers, cloud service providers, and network operators. By enhancing adoption rates and market penetration of connected devices and cloud services, Macheen delivers significant value to its partners, which include notable names such as Dell and Lenovo.
Infochimps
Debt Financing in 2012
Infochimps, Inc. is a provider of Big Data systems that operates on a Platform-as-a-Service model, catering to enterprise companies. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with an additional office in Redwood City, California, Infochimps offers a comprehensive suite of cloud services known as Infochimps Cloud. This suite includes Cloud::Streams for real-time data streaming and analytics, Cloud::Queries for NoSQL databases and ad hoc analytics, and Cloud::Hadoop for elastic Hadoop clusters and batch processing. The platform is augmented by tools such as the Infochimps Command Center, which provides monitoring and control of streaming data, and a systems provisioning tool that automates machine configurations. Infochimps serves a diverse range of industries, including media, retail, manufacturing, financial services, telecommunications, and healthcare, helping organizations simplify the management of complex Big Data environments and enhance decision-making capabilities. As a subsidiary of DXC Technology Company, Infochimps continues to innovate in the Big Data space.
Molecule Software
Seed Round in 2012
Molecule Software develops cloud-based energy trading and risk management software for commodity traders, risk managers, and operations teams. The platform accepts trade and position data from exchanges and spreadsheets, integrates market data, and computes position, profit and loss, and value-at-risk in real time, reducing the need for lengthy implementations. It supports sectors including electricity, natural gas, NGLs, and crude. The company is based in Houston, Texas, and was founded in 2012.
Illumitex
Venture Round in 2012
Illumitex Inc. is a manufacturer based in Austin, Texas, specializing in precision LEDs and LED lighting fixtures. Founded in 2005, the company offers a diverse range of lighting products tailored for horticultural, industrial, and architectural applications. Its horticultural lighting solutions include grow lights designed for large growers, vertical farms, greenhouses, and indoor gardening setups. Illumitex's innovative approach enhances traditional LED design, providing uniform and highly-precise light emissions. The company's products are utilized in various settings, including warehouses, commercial landscapes, and food processing facilities, and are distributed through stocking retailers across the United States. By integrating advanced optics technology, Illumitex aims to improve the brightness and efficiency of its lighting solutions for a variety of operational needs.
Koupon Media
Series B in 2012
Koupon Media, Inc. is a digital campaign management platform specializing in the creation, distribution, redemption, and analysis of digital coupons and promotions. Founded in 2011 and based in Addison, Texas, the company works closely with convenience store retailers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands to enhance shopper engagement and drive sales. Koupon's platform enables personalized, multi-channel promotions while integrating seamlessly with various retailer point-of-sale systems. This integration provides brands with product control and detailed analytics, allowing them to better understand consumer buying behavior. Koupon Media also offers campaign management, coupon clearing, and consumer analytics services, benefiting its extensive network of retailers and brands. Since its inception, Koupon has delivered over 4 billion offers, establishing itself as a leader in the digital coupon space.
Koupon Media
Series A in 2011
Koupon Media, Inc. is a digital campaign management platform specializing in the creation, distribution, redemption, and analysis of digital coupons and promotions. Founded in 2011 and based in Addison, Texas, the company works closely with convenience store retailers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands to enhance shopper engagement and drive sales. Koupon's platform enables personalized, multi-channel promotions while integrating seamlessly with various retailer point-of-sale systems. This integration provides brands with product control and detailed analytics, allowing them to better understand consumer buying behavior. Koupon Media also offers campaign management, coupon clearing, and consumer analytics services, benefiting its extensive network of retailers and brands. Since its inception, Koupon has delivered over 4 billion offers, establishing itself as a leader in the digital coupon space.
Techstars
Venture Round in 2011
Founded in 2006, Techstars is a global platform that supports and invests in early-stage technology companies. Through its mentorship-driven accelerator programs, seed investments, and venture capital fund, Techstars fosters innovation across various sectors worldwide.
BlackLocus
Series A in 2011
BlackLocus is a leading provider of automated and optimized pricing tools aimed at mid-market and large online retailers. Based in Austin, TX, the company utilizes competitive pricing data from the web alongside customers' online store information to generate actionable recommendations for pricing strategies and product assortment. By leveraging advanced machine learning and revenue management techniques, BlackLocus offers a pricing-as-a-service model that helps retailers enhance their pricing capabilities. The platform enables users to monitor competitor product prices and shipping rates, analyze data, and receive insights on pricing, inventory management, and marketing, ultimately empowering businesses to optimize their operations and maximize opportunities.
Macheen Inc. is a company that specializes in enabling connected device manufacturers, retailers, and solution providers to offer products that are ready for immediate use upon unboxing, as they are pre-connected to the Internet through mobile networks. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Macheen operates on a global scale with services in multiple continents and has wholly owned subsidiaries in Germany and the United Kingdom. The company's cloud-based platform facilitates innovative business models for various stakeholders, including device makers, retailers, cloud service providers, and network operators. By enhancing adoption rates and market penetration of connected devices and cloud services, Macheen delivers significant value to its partners, which include notable names such as Dell and Lenovo.
Illumitex
Venture Round in 2011
Illumitex Inc. is a manufacturer based in Austin, Texas, specializing in precision LEDs and LED lighting fixtures. Founded in 2005, the company offers a diverse range of lighting products tailored for horticultural, industrial, and architectural applications. Its horticultural lighting solutions include grow lights designed for large growers, vertical farms, greenhouses, and indoor gardening setups. Illumitex's innovative approach enhances traditional LED design, providing uniform and highly-precise light emissions. The company's products are utilized in various settings, including warehouses, commercial landscapes, and food processing facilities, and are distributed through stocking retailers across the United States. By integrating advanced optics technology, Illumitex aims to improve the brightness and efficiency of its lighting solutions for a variety of operational needs.
GameSalad
Series A in 2011
GameSalad Inc. is a mobile game development platform that enables users to design, publish, and distribute original games across various platforms including iOS, Android, and HTML5. Founded in 2007 and based in Austin, Texas, GameSalad provides a visual programming interface that simplifies game creation, making it accessible to both aspiring developers and educators. The platform has been utilized by over one million users and has supported the development of numerous successful games that have ranked in the top 100 of the App Store. Additionally, GameSalad serves as an educational tool, offering a curriculum aligned with programming fundamentals and computational thinking, thereby fostering skills in game design and digital media creation among students worldwide. Formerly known as Gendai Games, Inc., the company rebranded to GameSalad Inc. in 2010.
Deep Imaging Technologies
Debt Financing in 2011
Deep Imaging Technologies, Inc. is a subsurface imaging company established in 2008 and located in Tomball, Texas. The company specializes in developing advanced data collection equipment and software technologies tailored for the oil and gas industry. Its product offerings include surface imaging systems that utilize electromagnetic fields generated at very low frequencies to effectively image geological features. The combination of transmitters, receivers, and imaging software positions Deep Imaging Technologies as a key player in enhancing subsurface data acquisition and interpretation within the sector.
Ambiq Micro
Seed Round in 2010
Ambiq Micro, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in the development of ultra-low power integrated circuits tailored for power-sensitive applications. Founded in 2010, the company utilizes innovative subthreshold power optimized technology to create real-time clock and microcontroller products designed for wearables, smart cards, wireless sensors, and Internet-of-Things devices. By focusing on ultra-low-power mixed-signal solutions, Ambiq Micro aims to enhance the efficiency of wireless electronics, facilitating the creation of devices that either minimize or eliminate battery use while maximizing design flexibility. The company also provides technical support services and operates additional offices in San Jose, California, as well as in Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Taiwan.
Infochimps
Series A in 2010
Infochimps, Inc. is a provider of Big Data systems that operates on a Platform-as-a-Service model, catering to enterprise companies. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with an additional office in Redwood City, California, Infochimps offers a comprehensive suite of cloud services known as Infochimps Cloud. This suite includes Cloud::Streams for real-time data streaming and analytics, Cloud::Queries for NoSQL databases and ad hoc analytics, and Cloud::Hadoop for elastic Hadoop clusters and batch processing. The platform is augmented by tools such as the Infochimps Command Center, which provides monitoring and control of streaming data, and a systems provisioning tool that automates machine configurations. Infochimps serves a diverse range of industries, including media, retail, manufacturing, financial services, telecommunications, and healthcare, helping organizations simplify the management of complex Big Data environments and enhance decision-making capabilities. As a subsidiary of DXC Technology Company, Infochimps continues to innovate in the Big Data space.
Glycos Biotechnologies
Series B in 2010
Glycos Biotechnologies, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Houston, Texas, specializing in the development and production of personalized nutritional foods aimed at addressing dietary deficiencies in individuals with various health conditions. Founded in 2007, the company offers innovative products such as Monomega, a pre-digested monoglyceride form of essential omega-3 fatty acids; Monomega-V, which combines essential fatty acids with vitamins for enhanced delivery; and Peptide Plus, a line of plant-based hypoallergenic protein hydrolysates designed for personalized gut functions. Glycos Biotechnologies is also engaged in partnerships with the fuels and chemicals industries, enabling the production of high-value products from non-food feedstocks while promoting sustainability and reducing carbon footprints.
GameSalad
Series A in 2010
GameSalad Inc. is a mobile game development platform that enables users to design, publish, and distribute original games across various platforms including iOS, Android, and HTML5. Founded in 2007 and based in Austin, Texas, GameSalad provides a visual programming interface that simplifies game creation, making it accessible to both aspiring developers and educators. The platform has been utilized by over one million users and has supported the development of numerous successful games that have ranked in the top 100 of the App Store. Additionally, GameSalad serves as an educational tool, offering a curriculum aligned with programming fundamentals and computational thinking, thereby fostering skills in game design and digital media creation among students worldwide. Formerly known as Gendai Games, Inc., the company rebranded to GameSalad Inc. in 2010.
Macheen Inc. is a company that specializes in enabling connected device manufacturers, retailers, and solution providers to offer products that are ready for immediate use upon unboxing, as they are pre-connected to the Internet through mobile networks. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Macheen operates on a global scale with services in multiple continents and has wholly owned subsidiaries in Germany and the United Kingdom. The company's cloud-based platform facilitates innovative business models for various stakeholders, including device makers, retailers, cloud service providers, and network operators. By enhancing adoption rates and market penetration of connected devices and cloud services, Macheen delivers significant value to its partners, which include notable names such as Dell and Lenovo.
Glycos Biotechnologies
Series A in 2009
Glycos Biotechnologies, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Houston, Texas, specializing in the development and production of personalized nutritional foods aimed at addressing dietary deficiencies in individuals with various health conditions. Founded in 2007, the company offers innovative products such as Monomega, a pre-digested monoglyceride form of essential omega-3 fatty acids; Monomega-V, which combines essential fatty acids with vitamins for enhanced delivery; and Peptide Plus, a line of plant-based hypoallergenic protein hydrolysates designed for personalized gut functions. Glycos Biotechnologies is also engaged in partnerships with the fuels and chemicals industries, enabling the production of high-value products from non-food feedstocks while promoting sustainability and reducing carbon footprints.
ActaCell, Inc. is a technology startup that specializes in commercializing advanced lithium-ion battery technology originally developed at the Material Science and Engineering lab of The University of Texas at Austin. The company's focus is on creating batteries with substantially longer cycle life at a low cost while prioritizing safety. ActaCell's innovative energy cell chemistry features a nanocomposite alloy anode material designed to replace graphite in high-energy applications, providing customers with efficient and long-lasting energy storage solutions.
Phurnace Software
Series A in 2008
Phurnace Software is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2007. It specializes in automating the deployment of mission-critical applications across various environments, including physical, virtual, and cloud infrastructures. The company's flagship product, Phurnace Deliver, streamlines the deployment process by minimizing configuration-related errors and reducing reliance on scripting. This automation enhances operational efficiency by eliminating manual, error-prone tasks and significantly accelerating the time-to-deployment for applications. By leveraging its patent-pending technology, Phurnace Software enables businesses to achieve substantial cost savings and drive revenue growth, delivering a tangible return on investment within weeks of implementation. As of late 2009, Phurnace Software operates as a subsidiary of BMC Software.
Illumitex
Series B in 2008
Illumitex Inc. is a manufacturer based in Austin, Texas, specializing in precision LEDs and LED lighting fixtures. Founded in 2005, the company offers a diverse range of lighting products tailored for horticultural, industrial, and architectural applications. Its horticultural lighting solutions include grow lights designed for large growers, vertical farms, greenhouses, and indoor gardening setups. Illumitex's innovative approach enhances traditional LED design, providing uniform and highly-precise light emissions. The company's products are utilized in various settings, including warehouses, commercial landscapes, and food processing facilities, and are distributed through stocking retailers across the United States. By integrating advanced optics technology, Illumitex aims to improve the brightness and efficiency of its lighting solutions for a variety of operational needs.
Glycos Biotechnologies
Venture Round in 2008
Glycos Biotechnologies, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Houston, Texas, specializing in the development and production of personalized nutritional foods aimed at addressing dietary deficiencies in individuals with various health conditions. Founded in 2007, the company offers innovative products such as Monomega, a pre-digested monoglyceride form of essential omega-3 fatty acids; Monomega-V, which combines essential fatty acids with vitamins for enhanced delivery; and Peptide Plus, a line of plant-based hypoallergenic protein hydrolysates designed for personalized gut functions. Glycos Biotechnologies is also engaged in partnerships with the fuels and chemicals industries, enabling the production of high-value products from non-food feedstocks while promoting sustainability and reducing carbon footprints.
Phurnace Software
Series A in 2007
Phurnace Software is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2007. It specializes in automating the deployment of mission-critical applications across various environments, including physical, virtual, and cloud infrastructures. The company's flagship product, Phurnace Deliver, streamlines the deployment process by minimizing configuration-related errors and reducing reliance on scripting. This automation enhances operational efficiency by eliminating manual, error-prone tasks and significantly accelerating the time-to-deployment for applications. By leveraging its patent-pending technology, Phurnace Software enables businesses to achieve substantial cost savings and drive revenue growth, delivering a tangible return on investment within weeks of implementation. As of late 2009, Phurnace Software operates as a subsidiary of BMC Software.
Vizionware
Series B in 2007
VizionWare offers audio and video digital interconnect technology solutions for consumer and commercial A/V applications. It offers high definition multimedia interface (HDMI) digital interconnects, fiber optic HDMI interconnects, digital visual interface (DVI) digital interconnects, HDMI-to-DVI digital interconnects, switcher and digital audio synchronizers, integrator-friendly accessory products, HDMI and DVI swivel adapters, HDMI connector locking mounts, and heavy duty cable pull through socks. The company serves home theater, commercial, original equipment manufacturer, and consumer markets.
VizionWare was founded in 2004 and is based in Austin, Texas.
Podcast Ready
Series A in 2007
Podcast Ready, Inc. is a company based in San Antonio, Texas, established in 2005, that focuses on enhancing the podcasting experience for users. It offers software and services designed to eliminate barriers to podcast adoption. One of its key products is myPodder, a podcast management software that allows subscribers to efficiently manage their podcast programs and subscriptions. This software can be pre-loaded onto MP3 players or downloaded for free from the company's website. Through its innovative solutions, Podcast Ready aims to simplify the podcasting process and promote broader engagement with the medium.