Method Capital

Method Capital is a Chicago-based venture capital firm founded in 2015 that specializes in growth-stage investments in B2B technology companies. The firm primarily targets businesses that have completed initial software development, demonstrated recurring revenue, and possess scalable business models. While Method Capital mainly focuses on the Midwest, it is open to opportunities across the United States. The firm typically seeks to make initial investments ranging from $1 million to $10 million, with an ideal investment size of $5 million.

Justin Smollar

CFO and Principal

17 past transactions

Purchasing Platform

Series A in 2019
Purchasing Platform, LLC operates a membership-based online marketplace designed specifically for the real estate industry. Founded in 2012 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the platform offers real estate operators procurement solutions and access to a diverse vendor portfolio with transparent pricing. By centralizing procurement, it enhances compliance and productivity while simplifying the purchasing process. The platform allows companies to customize their organizational structure, establish order approval hierarchies, and set spending limits. It features industry-specific vendors and volume-based pricing, enabling significant savings through pre-negotiated rates with over 50 leading vendors. Importantly, there are no setup fees or long-term contracts required, making it a flexible option for growing businesses.

Pangea Money Transfer

Venture Round in 2019
Pangea Money Transfer is an award-winning mobile-centric money transfer platform that allows on-the-go users to send money from the U.S. to 15 countries across Latin America and Asia in less than 30 seconds -- all for a low flat fee. Receivers can collect the cash at thousands of retail locations or have it directly deposited into any bank account or onto a debit card. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Singular

Series B in 2018
Singular, Inc. is a provider of a SaaS-based marketing intelligence platform that consolidates and analyzes data from various marketing channels through a unified dashboard. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, with a research and development office in Tel Aviv, the platform offers features such as unified reporting, workflow automation, predictive insights, and creative optimization services. By integrating upper funnel marketing data with lower-funnel attribution data, Singular enables marketers to assess return on investment from multiple touchpoints, optimizing spending at a granular level. The platform currently manages over $10 billion in digital marketing expenditures across diverse industries, including commerce, travel, gaming, and entertainment. Singular serves notable clients such as Lyft, Airbnb, and LinkedIn, and is supported by several venture capital firms.

NexLP

Series A in 2017
NexLP Inc. is a technology company that develops a cognitive computing platform designed to transform unstructured data into actionable insights. Its primary product, the Story Engine, is a software-as-a-service solution that enables users to visualize and understand major players and topics within their data, detect patterns, and identify key events or anomalies. The platform also assists users in preparing for interviews and depositions by summarizing relevant facts and creating detailed profiles. In addition to the Story Engine, NexLP offers an on-premise version called Story Engine I3, which allows for deeper data mining and analysis. The company provides consulting services, including product customization and artificial intelligence model development, catering primarily to the legal, security, compliance, and human resources sectors. Founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, NexLP operates as a subsidiary of Reveal Data Corporation.

ForeverCar

Debt Financing in 2017
ForeverCar, founded in 2016 and based in Chicago, Illinois, offers a comprehensive digital platform designed to streamline the car repair experience for consumers. It provides vehicle service contracts that enable users to compare various protection plans, obtain clear quotes detailing coverage, and select plans that align with their needs and budget. The company operates both directly with consumers through its website and through partnerships with organizations such as Liberty Mutual and CUNA Mutual Group. By managing the entire customer journey—from shopping and purchasing to submitting and tracking claims—ForeverCar delivers a seamless experience. The platform has received an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and has garnered over 600 positive reviews, reflecting its commitment to customer satisfaction. In 2016, ForeverCar was recognized with a Chicago Innovation Award for its contributions to the automotive service industry.

Music Audience Exchange

Series A in 2017
Music Audience Exchange, Inc. is a technology company that offers a consumer marketing platform designed to connect brands with music artists for targeted marketing efforts. The MAX Platform allows brands to partner with various artists across multiple genres, leveraging proprietary consumer data to identify overlapping audiences and facilitate authentic collaborations. This platform enables the distribution of audio, video, and written content to precisely targeted audiences through channels such as radio, streaming, and social media. By utilizing an insights engine and a marketing automation system, Music Audience Exchange effectively generates and distributes new music content to engage fans. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Plano, Texas, with an additional office in Culver City, California, the company aims to create meaningful connections between brands and music enthusiasts.

Rippleshot

Venture Round in 2017
Rippleshot reduces over 25% of fraud losses for banks and merchants by uncovering merchant data breaches and stopping card fraud sooner. Rippleshot’s technology monitors tens of millions of merchants to pinpoint when and where a data breached occurred. Rippleshot stops losses, protects brand reputation, and safeguards the consumer payment experience. Get immediate results visualized through our cloud-based big data analytics platform.

Shiftgig

Series C in 2017
Shiftgig, Inc. is a technology company that operates a mobile platform connecting businesses in need of temporary staffing with individuals seeking short-term work. The platform facilitates on-demand job opportunities across various sectors, including food service, hospitality, retail, and experiential marketing. By aggregating hiring requirements and worker skills, Shiftgig enables timely and efficient matches between employers and qualified candidates. The company also offers an application for both Android and iPhone, allowing businesses to post job openings that skilled workers can claim. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Shiftgig has expanded its presence with additional offices in cities such as Milwaukee, Atlanta, Dallas, and New York. The company's services assist staffing agencies in managing their workforce more effectively, providing insights that help streamline operations and support strategic growth.

Pangea Money Transfer

Series B in 2016
Pangea Money Transfer is an award-winning mobile-centric money transfer platform that allows on-the-go users to send money from the U.S. to 15 countries across Latin America and Asia in less than 30 seconds -- all for a low flat fee. Receivers can collect the cash at thousands of retail locations or have it directly deposited into any bank account or onto a debit card. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Singular

Series A in 2016
Singular, Inc. is a provider of a SaaS-based marketing intelligence platform that consolidates and analyzes data from various marketing channels through a unified dashboard. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, with a research and development office in Tel Aviv, the platform offers features such as unified reporting, workflow automation, predictive insights, and creative optimization services. By integrating upper funnel marketing data with lower-funnel attribution data, Singular enables marketers to assess return on investment from multiple touchpoints, optimizing spending at a granular level. The platform currently manages over $10 billion in digital marketing expenditures across diverse industries, including commerce, travel, gaming, and entertainment. Singular serves notable clients such as Lyft, Airbnb, and LinkedIn, and is supported by several venture capital firms.

ForeverCar

Series A in 2016
ForeverCar, founded in 2016 and based in Chicago, Illinois, offers a comprehensive digital platform designed to streamline the car repair experience for consumers. It provides vehicle service contracts that enable users to compare various protection plans, obtain clear quotes detailing coverage, and select plans that align with their needs and budget. The company operates both directly with consumers through its website and through partnerships with organizations such as Liberty Mutual and CUNA Mutual Group. By managing the entire customer journey—from shopping and purchasing to submitting and tracking claims—ForeverCar delivers a seamless experience. The platform has received an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and has garnered over 600 positive reviews, reflecting its commitment to customer satisfaction. In 2016, ForeverCar was recognized with a Chicago Innovation Award for its contributions to the automotive service industry.

CityBase

Series B in 2016
Citybase, Inc. develops a technology platform that allows the user to make digital payments. The government allows the users to request repairs, start service, and pay for water, energy, power, and other utilities. It serves residents and government. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. Citybase, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of GTY Technology Holdings Inc.

Semantify

Series A in 2016
Semantify is a business intelligence software that facilitates meaningful interactions with enterprise data across various databases. Unlike conventional tools that rely on dashboards and predefined queries, Semantify allows users to explore their data intuitively through natural language questions, much like a conversational interface. This capability empowers business users to leverage their own knowledge to extract insights without needing assistance from data experts. The software excels in uncovering trends, identifying patterns, and supporting predictive analytics by searching through structured, unstructured, and semi-structured data from fragmented sources. Semantify's innovative approach combines self-service business intelligence with a semantic search engine, enabling real-time, context-driven queries. Its user-friendly platform supports the rapid development of customized solutions, making it particularly effective for major banks, retail chains, healthcare equipment manufacturers, and communication technology providers.

OfficeLuv

Venture Round in 2016
OfficeLuv, Inc. is a provider of office cleaning and maintenance services operating in Chicago and Milwaukee. Since its incorporation in 2015, the company has focused on enhancing workplace productivity by offering a variety of services, including scheduled cleaning for offices, carpets, floors, and furniture, as well as sanitization of bathrooms and kitchens, window washing, and deep cleaning. OfficeLuv tailors cleaning and maintenance schedules to meet specific office needs and also assists clients with restocking supplies and groceries, managing vendors, and analyzing office expenditures. Additionally, the company offers an online platform for the sale of office supplies, helping to streamline operations for over 250 offices.

HighGround

Series A in 2016
HighGround Enterprise Solutions, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in developing employee engagement software. Founded in 2012, HighGround offers a cloud-based platform designed to enhance workplace performance by facilitating real-time performance management, coaching, and recognition. This platform empowers employees to acknowledge their peers, contribute to their career development, and actively participate in shaping their work environment. By capturing employee feedback and transforming traditional performance reviews into ongoing coaching sessions, HighGround helps organizations foster a culture of engagement and high performance. Its services are utilized by various clients, including notable companies, to improve employee retention, productivity, and overall organizational health.

Rippleshot

Seed Round in 2015
Rippleshot reduces over 25% of fraud losses for banks and merchants by uncovering merchant data breaches and stopping card fraud sooner. Rippleshot’s technology monitors tens of millions of merchants to pinpoint when and where a data breached occurred. Rippleshot stops losses, protects brand reputation, and safeguards the consumer payment experience. Get immediate results visualized through our cloud-based big data analytics platform.

CityBase

Series A in 2015
Citybase, Inc. develops a technology platform that allows the user to make digital payments. The government allows the users to request repairs, start service, and pay for water, energy, power, and other utilities. It serves residents and government. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. Citybase, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of GTY Technology Holdings Inc.
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