MHS Capital, established in 2006, is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm. It invests in early-stage companies across the technology, healthcare, and consumer sectors in the United States, Europe, and South America. The firm is backed by a distinguished group of technology executives and entrepreneurs, including senior executives from major internet portals and serial entrepreneurs behind leading software and internet companies. MHS Capital focuses on bootstrapped software and internet companies, and supports serial entrepreneurs in small tech buyouts.
Auto Hauler Exchange operates a digital marketplace designed to streamline the connection between vehicle shippers and haulers. By facilitating direct interactions between dealers, OEMs, remarketers, auctions, and carriers, Auto Hauler Exchange enhances collaboration and efficiency in the vehicle transport industry. The platform aims to improve revenue opportunities for both shippers and haulers while elevating the overall customer experience. By eliminating intermediaries, it allows carriers to optimize their routes and maximize capacity, ultimately reducing empty miles and increasing operational effectiveness.
Farmblox
Seed Round in 2024
Farmblox is a farm automation platform that integrates a sensor ecosystem with carbon sequestration monitoring and artificial intelligence workflows. By leveraging Internet-of-Things (IoT) and machine learning technologies, Farmblox aims to enhance farming efficiency, reduce labor costs by up to 50%, and minimize water usage. The platform enables farmers to monitor remote farmland reliably under various weather conditions through a user-friendly dashboard, allowing for quick identification of operational issues such as irrigation leaks, weather risks, and equipment failures. Additionally, Farmblox offers flexibility in sensor integration and AI-powered automation, empowering farmers to manage their operations seamlessly from any location, ultimately improving yields and generating new revenue streams.
Schematic
Seed Round in 2024
Schematic is a software company that specializes in helping businesses manage their pricing and packaging strategies. Its platform integrates with existing billing systems, such as Stripe, to provide tools for managing pricing, entitlements, and usage-based metering. This allows Software as a Service (SaaS) businesses to efficiently handle subscriptions, plan updates, and customer access to features without the need for extensive custom-built solutions. By outsourcing these tasks with just a few lines of code, Schematic enables businesses to launch new packaging models quickly and adjust pricing and packaging to individual customer preferences, taking the burden off of engineering teams.
Keyplay
Seed Round in 2022
Keyplay is a Seattle-based software company established in 2022 that specializes in account research for B2B teams. The company has developed a subscription-based platform that aggregates and identifies potential sales leads by utilizing data sourced from company websites, web crawlers, public application programming interfaces, and customer-provided information. This innovative platform aims to streamline the lead generation process, allowing sales and marketing teams to minimize manual tasks and enhance their sales strategies. By improving efficiency and accuracy in identifying sales accounts, Keyplay helps businesses reduce waste and boost sales confidence.
Inflection.io
Seed Round in 2022
Inflection.io is a venture-backed company that specializes in developing marketing technology aimed at facilitating product-led growth. The company's platform offers services that analyze market trends and support in-depth customer development, empowering marketing teams to maximize their growth potential. By focusing on product-led strategies, Inflection.io enables organizations to enhance their marketing efforts and achieve sustainable growth.
Zenput
Series C in 2021
Zenput is a developer of operations execution software tailored for multi-unit businesses, including restaurants and retail establishments. The platform is utilized by prominent operators such as Chipotle, P.F. Chang’s, Domino's, and 7-Eleven, facilitating the automation and enforcement of operating procedures and key initiatives across their locations. Serving over 40,000 sites in more than 35 countries, Zenput enhances productivity by equipping field and store employees with the tools needed to execute their tasks efficiently. The software collects, tracks, and aggregates operational data, transforming it into actionable insights that streamline operational execution and save valuable time for users in the restaurant, convenience, and retail sectors.
Qualio
Series B in 2021
Qualio, Inc. specializes in cloud-based quality management software tailored for the life sciences sector, including medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and contract service providers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an office in Dublin, Qualio's platform facilitates compliance with GxP, FDA, and ISO standards, helping organizations streamline premarket activities, registration, and regulatory requirements. The software offers comprehensive features for document control, training, risk management, complaint handling, and internal audits, among others. By uniting teams and processes within a single platform, Qualio enables over 500 companies across 80 countries to enhance efficiency, reduce risks, and foster a culture of quality, ultimately supporting faster market entry and business growth.
Pienza
Seed Round in 2020
Pienza is a startup studio focused on creating and launching technology startups. The company develops ideas internally and transforms them into products while conducting customer validation to ensure market fit. Pienza also recruits skilled entrepreneurs, technologists, and designers to serve as founders of these spin-out companies. By providing comprehensive resources and support, Pienza enables its clients to effectively run their businesses and fosters the growth of innovative SaaS solutions.
Qualio
Series A in 2020
Qualio, Inc. specializes in cloud-based quality management software tailored for the life sciences sector, including medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and contract service providers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an office in Dublin, Qualio's platform facilitates compliance with GxP, FDA, and ISO standards, helping organizations streamline premarket activities, registration, and regulatory requirements. The software offers comprehensive features for document control, training, risk management, complaint handling, and internal audits, among others. By uniting teams and processes within a single platform, Qualio enables over 500 companies across 80 countries to enhance efficiency, reduce risks, and foster a culture of quality, ultimately supporting faster market entry and business growth.
Zenput
Series B in 2019
Zenput is a developer of operations execution software tailored for multi-unit businesses, including restaurants and retail establishments. The platform is utilized by prominent operators such as Chipotle, P.F. Chang’s, Domino's, and 7-Eleven, facilitating the automation and enforcement of operating procedures and key initiatives across their locations. Serving over 40,000 sites in more than 35 countries, Zenput enhances productivity by equipping field and store employees with the tools needed to execute their tasks efficiently. The software collects, tracks, and aggregates operational data, transforming it into actionable insights that streamline operational execution and save valuable time for users in the restaurant, convenience, and retail sectors.
Grove Collaborative
Series D in 2019
Grove Collaborative, Inc. is an online retailer based in San Francisco, California, specializing in home and personal care products. Founded in 2012 and initially known as ePantry LLC, the company rebranded in 2016 as a Certified B Corporation, emphasizing its commitment to sustainability and ethical practices. Grove Collaborative offers a diverse range of products, including laundry detergents, floor cleaners, personal care items, pet supplies, and more. The company is recognized for its flagship brand, Grove Co., as well as its other brands, which prioritize clean ingredients and eco-friendly packaging. Grove is a leader in the zero-waste home care category and aims to be the world's first plastic-neutral retailer, with a goal of becoming 100% plastic-free by 2025. Through its rigorous standards for product selection, Grove Collaborative serves millions of households across the United States, striving to create positive impacts for both people and the environment.
Qualio
Venture Round in 2019
Qualio, Inc. specializes in cloud-based quality management software tailored for the life sciences sector, including medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and contract service providers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an office in Dublin, Qualio's platform facilitates compliance with GxP, FDA, and ISO standards, helping organizations streamline premarket activities, registration, and regulatory requirements. The software offers comprehensive features for document control, training, risk management, complaint handling, and internal audits, among others. By uniting teams and processes within a single platform, Qualio enables over 500 companies across 80 countries to enhance efficiency, reduce risks, and foster a culture of quality, ultimately supporting faster market entry and business growth.
Qualio
Seed Round in 2019
Qualio, Inc. specializes in cloud-based quality management software tailored for the life sciences sector, including medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and contract service providers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an office in Dublin, Qualio's platform facilitates compliance with GxP, FDA, and ISO standards, helping organizations streamline premarket activities, registration, and regulatory requirements. The software offers comprehensive features for document control, training, risk management, complaint handling, and internal audits, among others. By uniting teams and processes within a single platform, Qualio enables over 500 companies across 80 countries to enhance efficiency, reduce risks, and foster a culture of quality, ultimately supporting faster market entry and business growth.
Zippia
Series A in 2019
Zippia, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that provides a comprehensive online platform for career information and resources. Founded in 2015, Zippia offers tools such as the Career Map, which visually represents various career paths and their associated benefits, skills required, job tenure, and hiring trends across the United States. The platform aims to empower individuals by presenting them with a wealth of options and insights drawn from real-world experiences, enabling informed career decisions. Additionally, Zippia features job listings, career tips, rankings, and multimedia content to assist both job seekers and recruiters in navigating the job market effectively. By leveraging machine learning and data analytics, Zippia delivers personalized recommendations tailored to users’ profiles and experiences.
Plotly
Series B in 2018
Plotly, Inc. is a data science and AI company based in Montreal, Canada, that offers an online platform for data analysis and visualization. Its tools are designed for a diverse audience, including scientists, students, engineers, and analysts, allowing them to analyze, simulate, and graph various data formats such as Excel spreadsheets, CSV, TSV, and Matlab files. Plotly simplifies the creation and sharing of interactive web applications and visualizations, enabling users to leverage these capabilities across different programming languages. The company aims to integrate data science into business applications, making advanced analytics accessible and practical for a wider range of users.
Kindly Care
Series A in 2018
Kindly Care, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that operates a marketplace for senior homecare, founded in 2014. It provides a mobile application designed to help families find and manage caregivers for their loved ones. The platform enables users to hire private live-in caregivers and offers tools for managing scheduling, tracking timesheets, and recording shift notes. This approach allows families to oversee the quality of care while also helping to reduce costs associated with senior care. Through its services, Kindly Care aims to facilitate a more efficient and effective caregiving experience for senior citizens and their families.
Outreach
Series D in 2018
Outreach Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in sales engagement solutions designed to enhance revenue growth by streamlining customer interactions across various channels, including email, voice, and social media. Founded in 2011, Outreach offers a platform that utilizes machine learning to automate repetitive sales tasks, optimize communication, and provide real-time insights based on buyer sentiment. Its features include account-based sales solutions, task management, and comprehensive tracking of email and activity metrics. Outreach's clientele encompasses major companies such as Zoom, Okta, Adobe, and Microsoft, which depend on its technology to improve sales efficiency and effectiveness. The company also maintains an office in London, United Kingdom.
Pioneer Square Labs
Series B in 2018
Pioneer Square Labs, established in 2015 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, is a venture firm that creates and launches technology startups. It offers a wide range of services, including market research, product development, design, and recruitment, to validate and launch new ideas. Additionally, it provides operational support, such as fundraising, marketing, legal, and HR services, to help these startups grow and succeed.
Grove Collaborative
Series C in 2018
Grove Collaborative, Inc. is an online retailer based in San Francisco, California, specializing in home and personal care products. Founded in 2012 and initially known as ePantry LLC, the company rebranded in 2016 as a Certified B Corporation, emphasizing its commitment to sustainability and ethical practices. Grove Collaborative offers a diverse range of products, including laundry detergents, floor cleaners, personal care items, pet supplies, and more. The company is recognized for its flagship brand, Grove Co., as well as its other brands, which prioritize clean ingredients and eco-friendly packaging. Grove is a leader in the zero-waste home care category and aims to be the world's first plastic-neutral retailer, with a goal of becoming 100% plastic-free by 2025. Through its rigorous standards for product selection, Grove Collaborative serves millions of households across the United States, striving to create positive impacts for both people and the environment.
Outreach
Series C in 2017
Outreach Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in sales engagement solutions designed to enhance revenue growth by streamlining customer interactions across various channels, including email, voice, and social media. Founded in 2011, Outreach offers a platform that utilizes machine learning to automate repetitive sales tasks, optimize communication, and provide real-time insights based on buyer sentiment. Its features include account-based sales solutions, task management, and comprehensive tracking of email and activity metrics. Outreach's clientele encompasses major companies such as Zoom, Okta, Adobe, and Microsoft, which depend on its technology to improve sales efficiency and effectiveness. The company also maintains an office in London, United Kingdom.
Zippia
Seed Round in 2017
Zippia, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that provides a comprehensive online platform for career information and resources. Founded in 2015, Zippia offers tools such as the Career Map, which visually represents various career paths and their associated benefits, skills required, job tenure, and hiring trends across the United States. The platform aims to empower individuals by presenting them with a wealth of options and insights drawn from real-world experiences, enabling informed career decisions. Additionally, Zippia features job listings, career tips, rankings, and multimedia content to assist both job seekers and recruiters in navigating the job market effectively. By leveraging machine learning and data analytics, Zippia delivers personalized recommendations tailored to users’ profiles and experiences.
Garmentory
Venture Round in 2016
Garmentory Inc. is an online retail platform based in Bellevue, Washington, that specializes in designer fashion for men, women, and children. Founded in 2014, the company operates as a managed marketplace, connecting independent boutiques and emerging designers with global customers. Garmentory offers a diverse range of products, including tops, bottoms, dresses, outerwear, lingerie, swimwear, bags, shoes, and jewelry, as well as accessories and home goods. By providing a platform for boutiques to showcase their limited-run items, Garmentory enables these businesses to reach a wider audience without the need for complex digital marketing or advanced technical infrastructure. The company ships its products across the United States, Canada, and internationally, catering to a clientele that increasingly prefers online shopping.
Zenput
Series A in 2016
Zenput is a developer of operations execution software tailored for multi-unit businesses, including restaurants and retail establishments. The platform is utilized by prominent operators such as Chipotle, P.F. Chang’s, Domino's, and 7-Eleven, facilitating the automation and enforcement of operating procedures and key initiatives across their locations. Serving over 40,000 sites in more than 35 countries, Zenput enhances productivity by equipping field and store employees with the tools needed to execute their tasks efficiently. The software collects, tracks, and aggregates operational data, transforming it into actionable insights that streamline operational execution and save valuable time for users in the restaurant, convenience, and retail sectors.
Kindly Care
Venture Round in 2016
Kindly Care, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that operates a marketplace for senior homecare, founded in 2014. It provides a mobile application designed to help families find and manage caregivers for their loved ones. The platform enables users to hire private live-in caregivers and offers tools for managing scheduling, tracking timesheets, and recording shift notes. This approach allows families to oversee the quality of care while also helping to reduce costs associated with senior care. Through its services, Kindly Care aims to facilitate a more efficient and effective caregiving experience for senior citizens and their families.
Finova Financial
Venture Round in 2016
Finova Financial LLC, founded in 2015 and based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, offers a digital financial services platform that provides affordable loans to consumers based on the equity in their vehicles. Catering to approximately 70 million financially underserved Americans, Finova aims to reduce the high costs associated with traditional lending, offering its Car Equity Line of Credit (C-LOC) at significantly lower rates than the national average. The platform enables clients to access capital quickly, with instant approval decisions and same-day funding available through an online portal. This portal allows users to manage their financial health in real-time, facilitating payments from various devices and at numerous retail locations. Finova’s approach emphasizes building positive relationships with clients, focusing on financial education and support to improve their economic well-being.
ShareGrid
Seed Round in 2016
ShareGrid is the largest marketplace for creatives. Filmmakers, photographers, and companies can instantly source all their gear needs from local vendors. Members can rent, buy, or sell gear.
Grove Collaborative
Series A in 2016
Grove Collaborative, Inc. is an online retailer based in San Francisco, California, specializing in home and personal care products. Founded in 2012 and initially known as ePantry LLC, the company rebranded in 2016 as a Certified B Corporation, emphasizing its commitment to sustainability and ethical practices. Grove Collaborative offers a diverse range of products, including laundry detergents, floor cleaners, personal care items, pet supplies, and more. The company is recognized for its flagship brand, Grove Co., as well as its other brands, which prioritize clean ingredients and eco-friendly packaging. Grove is a leader in the zero-waste home care category and aims to be the world's first plastic-neutral retailer, with a goal of becoming 100% plastic-free by 2025. Through its rigorous standards for product selection, Grove Collaborative serves millions of households across the United States, striving to create positive impacts for both people and the environment.
Outreach
Series B in 2016
Outreach Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in sales engagement solutions designed to enhance revenue growth by streamlining customer interactions across various channels, including email, voice, and social media. Founded in 2011, Outreach offers a platform that utilizes machine learning to automate repetitive sales tasks, optimize communication, and provide real-time insights based on buyer sentiment. Its features include account-based sales solutions, task management, and comprehensive tracking of email and activity metrics. Outreach's clientele encompasses major companies such as Zoom, Okta, Adobe, and Microsoft, which depend on its technology to improve sales efficiency and effectiveness. The company also maintains an office in London, United Kingdom.
Handshake
Series B in 2016
Handshake Corp. is a B2B eCommerce platform that provides an online sales order application designed to streamline the buying and selling processes for manufacturers and distributors. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, the platform facilitates mobile order writing, web order management, and back-office integration, catering to various industries, including music, gifts, toys, fashion, eyewear, healthcare, and outdoor sectors. Handshake enables sales representatives and customers to efficiently place orders on any device, enhancing the overall trade experience both in-person and online. As of May 2019, Handshake operates as a subsidiary of Shopify Inc.
Finova Financial
Seed Round in 2016
Finova Financial LLC, founded in 2015 and based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, offers a digital financial services platform that provides affordable loans to consumers based on the equity in their vehicles. Catering to approximately 70 million financially underserved Americans, Finova aims to reduce the high costs associated with traditional lending, offering its Car Equity Line of Credit (C-LOC) at significantly lower rates than the national average. The platform enables clients to access capital quickly, with instant approval decisions and same-day funding available through an online portal. This portal allows users to manage their financial health in real-time, facilitating payments from various devices and at numerous retail locations. Finova’s approach emphasizes building positive relationships with clients, focusing on financial education and support to improve their economic well-being.
Outreach
Series A in 2015
Outreach Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in sales engagement solutions designed to enhance revenue growth by streamlining customer interactions across various channels, including email, voice, and social media. Founded in 2011, Outreach offers a platform that utilizes machine learning to automate repetitive sales tasks, optimize communication, and provide real-time insights based on buyer sentiment. Its features include account-based sales solutions, task management, and comprehensive tracking of email and activity metrics. Outreach's clientele encompasses major companies such as Zoom, Okta, Adobe, and Microsoft, which depend on its technology to improve sales efficiency and effectiveness. The company also maintains an office in London, United Kingdom.
Pioneer Square Labs
Series A in 2015
Pioneer Square Labs, established in 2015 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, is a venture firm that creates and launches technology startups. It offers a wide range of services, including market research, product development, design, and recruitment, to validate and launch new ideas. Additionally, it provides operational support, such as fundraising, marketing, legal, and HR services, to help these startups grow and succeed.
Guidebook
Series A in 2015
Guidebook Inc. is a mobile application platform that enables event organizers to create and share customized applications for attendees. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the platform facilitates the distribution of event materials, schedules, and interactive maps, while allowing attendees to engage through personalized reminders, ratings, and feedback. Users can build applications for a variety of events, including conferences, school orientations, and trade shows, without needing technical skills. The platform offers a selection of templates and features, allowing for quick app creation and deployment to major app stores. Guidebook's services enhance event experiences by promoting interactivity and organization for both attendees and organizers.
Plotly
Series A in 2015
Plotly, Inc. is a data science and AI company based in Montreal, Canada, that offers an online platform for data analysis and visualization. Its tools are designed for a diverse audience, including scientists, students, engineers, and analysts, allowing them to analyze, simulate, and graph various data formats such as Excel spreadsheets, CSV, TSV, and Matlab files. Plotly simplifies the creation and sharing of interactive web applications and visualizations, enabling users to leverage these capabilities across different programming languages. The company aims to integrate data science into business applications, making advanced analytics accessible and practical for a wider range of users.
Humanity
Series B in 2015
Humanity.com, Inc. is a computer software company that specializes in cloud-based employee scheduling solutions. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, it offers a SaaS platform that simplifies employee management and creates dynamic schedules tailored to various factors, including location, department, and skill set. Humanity's platform provides organizations with valuable insights and actionable data to optimize staffing, manage time-off requests, and track employee availability. The software caters to a diverse range of industries, including retail, hospitality, healthcare, and education, serving professionals in scheduling, operations, human resources, and executive roles. The company's solutions enhance employee retention and workforce management while supporting compliance and attendance tracking. Humanity operates as a subsidiary of TimeClock Plus, LLC.
Converus
Venture Round in 2014
Converus, Inc. specializes in the development of lie detection software that identifies deception through the analysis of eye behavior. Its flagship product, EyeDetect, employs a precision optical scanner to measure bio-cognitive responses, including pupil diameter, eye movement, and blinks, which can indicate stress and cognitive effort. This technology serves as a screening solution for various sectors, including law enforcement, corrections, and corporate environments, helping to mitigate risks associated with corruption and crime. In addition to EyeDetect, Converus offers IdentityDetect, a web-based and mobile app that quickly verifies a person's identity, and IntegrityDetect, an integrity-assessment test designed to replace traditional methods. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Lehi, Utah, with additional offices in Mexico and Colombia, Converus aims to provide effective and non-invasive credibility assessment technologies that enhance security for organizations and communities.
Humanity
Series A in 2014
Humanity.com, Inc. is a computer software company that specializes in cloud-based employee scheduling solutions. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, it offers a SaaS platform that simplifies employee management and creates dynamic schedules tailored to various factors, including location, department, and skill set. Humanity's platform provides organizations with valuable insights and actionable data to optimize staffing, manage time-off requests, and track employee availability. The software caters to a diverse range of industries, including retail, hospitality, healthcare, and education, serving professionals in scheduling, operations, human resources, and executive roles. The company's solutions enhance employee retention and workforce management while supporting compliance and attendance tracking. Humanity operates as a subsidiary of TimeClock Plus, LLC.
Bizible
Series B in 2014
Bizible, Inc. is a provider of marketing attribution and planning software designed specifically for business-to-business companies. Founded in 2011 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company offers a software-as-a-service platform that enables organizations to connect their marketing efforts directly to revenue outcomes. Bizible's technology tracks offline revenue to online marketing sources, providing a comprehensive view of marketing return on investment and customer lifetime value. The platform integrates data from various sales and marketing channels, including CRM systems, websites, and ad networks, to deliver insights on revenue-generating activities such as demand generation and account-based marketing. With the ability to perform predictive analytics and scenario planning, Bizible supports over 300 clients across multiple industries, including higher education, healthcare, and technology, in optimizing their marketing strategies for growth. As of April 2018, Bizible operates as a subsidiary of Marketo, Inc.
Numerator
Series B in 2014
Numerator is a market intelligence firm that specializes in providing omnichannel marketing, merchandising, and sales data to various industries, including retail and packaged goods. Owned by Vista Equity Partners, the company combines extensive consumer purchase data with insights into advertising, promotions, and digital shelf messaging. By leveraging its InfoScout OmniPanel, which has collected over 500 million purchase receipts from both brick-and-mortar and ecommerce transactions, Numerator offers unique insights into consumer behavior and the factors influencing purchasing decisions. This capability enables brands and agencies to understand their customers in real-time and identify growth opportunities. Industry leaders such as Nike, Unilever, and Procter & Gamble rely on Numerator for real-time path-to-purchase data and actionable intelligence.
Udemy
Series C in 2014
Udemy, Inc. is an online learning platform that offers a vast array of courses for students globally, covering subjects such as development, business, finance, IT, personal development, design, and health, among others. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Udemy operates additional offices in several countries, including Turkey, Ireland, Brazil, and India. The company features a marketplace platform that connects learners with real-world experts, providing access to thousands of up-to-date courses in multiple languages. Udemy also caters to businesses through its Udemy Business segment, which provides corporate training solutions, including employee development programs, learning analytics, and the ability for companies to host their own content. The company's focus on leveraging data and technology enhances the learning experience, enabling individuals and organizations to acquire and develop essential skills flexibly.
Simply Measured
Series C in 2014
Simply Measured is a social analytics platform that enables marketers to effectively monitor and analyze their social media efforts. Serving over 100,000 marketers, including half of the Interbrand 100 companies, the platform provides insights from major social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Tumblr. It offers robust analytics tools that help users identify opportunities, plan social campaigns, optimize performance, and report on the value of their social initiatives. Simply Measured is uniquely certified by Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr to deliver reliable insights, and it integrates with numerous other social platforms for enhanced data analysis. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company has been recognized for its rapid growth, employing more than 130 individuals dedicated to advancing social media analytics for marketers.
Zenput
Seed Round in 2014
Zenput is a developer of operations execution software tailored for multi-unit businesses, including restaurants and retail establishments. The platform is utilized by prominent operators such as Chipotle, P.F. Chang’s, Domino's, and 7-Eleven, facilitating the automation and enforcement of operating procedures and key initiatives across their locations. Serving over 40,000 sites in more than 35 countries, Zenput enhances productivity by equipping field and store employees with the tools needed to execute their tasks efficiently. The software collects, tracks, and aggregates operational data, transforming it into actionable insights that streamline operational execution and save valuable time for users in the restaurant, convenience, and retail sectors.
Indiegogo
Series B in 2014
Indiegogo, Inc. is an online crowdfunding platform based in San Francisco, California, established in 2007. It enables individuals, startups, and organizations to raise funds for various projects, including creative, entrepreneurial, and cause-related initiatives. The platform allows campaign owners to seek financial contributions while offering benefits to contributors as a reward for their support. Indiegogo facilitates the generation of pre-sales and feedback from early adopters, helping creators refine their products before production. Additionally, the company provides guidance to individuals and startups on campaign management and strategy, serving a broad range of industries, including retail, energy, healthcare, media, gaming, and software as a service (SaaS).
Sprig
Seed Round in 2013
Sprig is a product development lifecycle research platform that focuses on providing valuable insights to companies through user research. It offers services such as Concept and Usability Testing, and In-Product Surveys, enabling businesses to gather feedback on new ideas, designs, prototypes, and existing product experiences. Trusted by notable companies like Dropbox, Square, Opendoor, and Loom, Sprig aims to enhance product development by facilitating a deeper understanding of user needs and preferences.
Combatant Gentlemen
Seed Round in 2013
Combatant Gentlemen, Inc. is an e-commerce company founded in 2012 and based in Irvine, California, specializing in corporate menswear. The brand, established by a third-generation tailor, offers premium yet affordable clothing essentials such as suits, shirts, outerwear, denim, accessories, and footwear. Combatant Gentlemen distinguishes itself by designing clothing in-house and controlling the entire production process, including owning its factories and sourcing materials directly. This direct-to-consumer model eliminates traditional markups associated with middlemen, allowing the company to deliver high-quality products at competitive prices. Recognized as one of "America's Most Promising Companies" by Forbes and likened to "the Warby Parker of Suits" by Inc., Combatant Gentlemen has garnered attention and investment from notable figures in the industry.
Simply Measured
Series B in 2013
Simply Measured is a social analytics platform that enables marketers to effectively monitor and analyze their social media efforts. Serving over 100,000 marketers, including half of the Interbrand 100 companies, the platform provides insights from major social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Tumblr. It offers robust analytics tools that help users identify opportunities, plan social campaigns, optimize performance, and report on the value of their social initiatives. Simply Measured is uniquely certified by Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr to deliver reliable insights, and it integrates with numerous other social platforms for enhanced data analysis. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company has been recognized for its rapid growth, employing more than 130 individuals dedicated to advancing social media analytics for marketers.
Applifier
Series B in 2012
Applifier is a company that facilitates cross-promotion for social games and applications. It connects over 100 social applications on Facebook, reaching over 55 million monthly active users. Applifier's network allows users of one social application to discover and engage with other high-quality applications, driving viral user growth for the originating applications without additional cost.
Udemy
Series B in 2012
Udemy, Inc. is an online learning platform that offers a vast array of courses for students globally, covering subjects such as development, business, finance, IT, personal development, design, and health, among others. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Udemy operates additional offices in several countries, including Turkey, Ireland, Brazil, and India. The company features a marketplace platform that connects learners with real-world experts, providing access to thousands of up-to-date courses in multiple languages. Udemy also caters to businesses through its Udemy Business segment, which provides corporate training solutions, including employee development programs, learning analytics, and the ability for companies to host their own content. The company's focus on leveraging data and technology enhances the learning experience, enabling individuals and organizations to acquire and develop essential skills flexibly.
Bizible
Series A in 2012
Bizible, Inc. is a provider of marketing attribution and planning software designed specifically for business-to-business companies. Founded in 2011 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company offers a software-as-a-service platform that enables organizations to connect their marketing efforts directly to revenue outcomes. Bizible's technology tracks offline revenue to online marketing sources, providing a comprehensive view of marketing return on investment and customer lifetime value. The platform integrates data from various sales and marketing channels, including CRM systems, websites, and ad networks, to deliver insights on revenue-generating activities such as demand generation and account-based marketing. With the ability to perform predictive analytics and scenario planning, Bizible supports over 300 clients across multiple industries, including higher education, healthcare, and technology, in optimizing their marketing strategies for growth. As of April 2018, Bizible operates as a subsidiary of Marketo, Inc.
Handshake
Seed Round in 2012
Handshake Corp. is a B2B eCommerce platform that provides an online sales order application designed to streamline the buying and selling processes for manufacturers and distributors. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, the platform facilitates mobile order writing, web order management, and back-office integration, catering to various industries, including music, gifts, toys, fashion, eyewear, healthcare, and outdoor sectors. Handshake enables sales representatives and customers to efficiently place orders on any device, enhancing the overall trade experience both in-person and online. As of May 2019, Handshake operates as a subsidiary of Shopify Inc.
Mind Lab
Series C in 2012
Mind Lab creates strategy games to develop the thinking abilities and life skills of K-12 students. It aims to teach children through its three pillars: thinking games, metacognitive methods, and teacher mediators. The company’s Methodology is an educational tool that supports the development of skills and helps young people deal with cognitive, emotional, social, and ethical challenges that transcend the classroom environment. Mind Lab was co-founded by Tzvika Feldfogel, Valmir J Pereira, and Ehud Shachar in 1994 and is based in São Paulo, Brazil.
Thumbtack
Series A in 2012
Thumbtack, Inc. is an online services marketplace based in San Francisco, California, that connects homeowners with skilled professionals across various fields. Established in 2008, the platform enables users to find and hire service providers such as movers, contractors, plumbers, electricians, and photographers, among others. Thumbtack offers personalized guidance to homeowners, helping them understand what tasks need to be completed and when, while providing access to a network of approximately 300,000 local service businesses. The platform not only facilitates hiring for home improvement and maintenance but also covers a broad range of services, including event management, health and wellness, personal counseling, and technical support. By analyzing bids from professionals, Thumbtack helps users determine the true cost of their projects, making the process of managing home services more straightforward and efficient.
Bridge International Academies
Venture Round in 2012
Bridge International Academies operates primary schools focused on providing education to underprivileged children. Founded in 2007 and based in Nairobi, Kenya, the organization offers services that align with national curricula and emphasizes comprehensive teacher training and development programs. Utilizing advanced wireless technology, Bridge International Academies aims to deliver quality education at no cost to students, fostering opportunities for a brighter future for those in underserved communities.
HowAboutWe
Series B in 2011
HowAboutWe, launched in April 2010 and based in DUMBO, New York, is an online platform designed to facilitate genuine romantic connections. The company offers four main products: HowAboutWe Dating, HowAboutWe for Couples, HowAboutWe Media, and You&Me. Its services focus on helping individuals find partners who share similar interests and passions, thereby enhancing their dating experiences. By providing tailored solutions for both singles and couples, HowAboutWe aims to foster lasting relationships and promote a deeper understanding of love and companionship.
Udemy
Series A in 2011
Udemy, Inc. is an online learning platform that offers a vast array of courses for students globally, covering subjects such as development, business, finance, IT, personal development, design, and health, among others. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Udemy operates additional offices in several countries, including Turkey, Ireland, Brazil, and India. The company features a marketplace platform that connects learners with real-world experts, providing access to thousands of up-to-date courses in multiple languages. Udemy also caters to businesses through its Udemy Business segment, which provides corporate training solutions, including employee development programs, learning analytics, and the ability for companies to host their own content. The company's focus on leveraging data and technology enhances the learning experience, enabling individuals and organizations to acquire and develop essential skills flexibly.
Moat
Series A in 2011
Moat, Inc. develops analytics solutions tailored for brand advertisers and publishers, focusing on measuring customer attention and advertising effectiveness. Its flagship product, Moat Analytics, serves as an attention measurement platform that offers insights into ad campaigns and website inventory. Additionally, Moat Pro provides real-time ad intelligence, allowing users to visualize relationships between brands, publishers, and programmatic platforms, while offering brand alerts and prospecting reports. Moat also features a dedicated ad search engine that enables users to search for display ads, discover new advertisers, and access creative resources. This centralized ad search utilizes a specialized web crawler to index ads for easy retrieval. Established in 2007 and based in New York, Moat operates internationally and is a subsidiary of Oracle Corporation.
LifeShield
Venture Round in 2011
LifeShield is a provider of wireless home security systems, distinguished by its professional-grade monitoring and superior protection. Unlike traditional security systems, which are often either ineffective or costly, LifeShield offers an affordable alternative without compromising on quality. The company has developed a comprehensive suite of features, including fire and carbon monoxide sensors, cameras, and live video monitoring capabilities, catering to a wide range of needs, from residential homes to home offices. LifeShield stands out for its commitment to remote access, allowing customers to manage their security systems easily through mobile applications, without incurring additional monitoring fees. This focus on convenience and reliability enables customers to enjoy enhanced control over their home protection.
Applifier
Seed Round in 2011
Applifier is a company that facilitates cross-promotion for social games and applications. It connects over 100 social applications on Facebook, reaching over 55 million monthly active users. Applifier's network allows users of one social application to discover and engage with other high-quality applications, driving viral user growth for the originating applications without additional cost.
HowAboutWe
Series A in 2010
HowAboutWe, launched in April 2010 and based in DUMBO, New York, is an online platform designed to facilitate genuine romantic connections. The company offers four main products: HowAboutWe Dating, HowAboutWe for Couples, HowAboutWe Media, and You&Me. Its services focus on helping individuals find partners who share similar interests and passions, thereby enhancing their dating experiences. By providing tailored solutions for both singles and couples, HowAboutWe aims to foster lasting relationships and promote a deeper understanding of love and companionship.
Udemy
Seed Round in 2010
Udemy, Inc. is an online learning platform that offers a vast array of courses for students globally, covering subjects such as development, business, finance, IT, personal development, design, and health, among others. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Udemy operates additional offices in several countries, including Turkey, Ireland, Brazil, and India. The company features a marketplace platform that connects learners with real-world experts, providing access to thousands of up-to-date courses in multiple languages. Udemy also caters to businesses through its Udemy Business segment, which provides corporate training solutions, including employee development programs, learning analytics, and the ability for companies to host their own content. The company's focus on leveraging data and technology enhances the learning experience, enabling individuals and organizations to acquire and develop essential skills flexibly.
Simply Measured
Seed Round in 2010
Simply Measured is a social analytics platform that enables marketers to effectively monitor and analyze their social media efforts. Serving over 100,000 marketers, including half of the Interbrand 100 companies, the platform provides insights from major social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Tumblr. It offers robust analytics tools that help users identify opportunities, plan social campaigns, optimize performance, and report on the value of their social initiatives. Simply Measured is uniquely certified by Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr to deliver reliable insights, and it integrates with numerous other social platforms for enhanced data analysis. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company has been recognized for its rapid growth, employing more than 130 individuals dedicated to advancing social media analytics for marketers.
Pulpo Media
Seed Round in 2009
Pulpo Media is a prominent Hispanic media and technology company that specializes in providing online media and a proprietary technology platform aimed at engaging Hispanic audiences across the web. Recognized by comScore Media Metrix as the leading Spanish Primary and second overall Bilingual Hispanic online media provider in the United States, Pulpo Media also holds the top position among online media providers in Mexico according to Quantcast. The company collaborates with major online advertisers to help them effectively localize and customize their offerings for diverse target markets. Headquartered in Berkeley, California, Pulpo Media operates additional offices in Latin America and is privately owned.
CourtTrax
Seed Round in 2009
CourtTrax Corporation, based in Bellevue, Washington, specializes in providing access to electronic court documents and official records across various levels of the United States judicial system, including federal, state, county, and municipal courts. Founded in 2002, the company offers a range of services such as name searching, case number searching, and court document retrieval. Its platform enables users, particularly within the legal, insurance, and property title sectors, to conduct comprehensive searches for civil and criminal records efficiently. CourtTrax also provides additional features like case watch and alerts, along with technical support services that include bulk data feeds and IT infrastructure solutions. The company's tools are designed to streamline the retrieval of court records, enhancing the operational capabilities of its clients.
Convertro
Series A in 2009
Convertro is a company that specializes in measuring and optimizing advertising campaign effectiveness through cross-channel attribution, integrating both online and traditional media channels. By using advanced algorithmic attribution models, Convertro analyzes marketing costs and conversion data, including in-store metrics, to provide clients with actionable recommendations for reallocating their marketing budgets. This approach enables businesses to shift their spending from unprofitable sources to more profitable ones across various marketing channels, including online platforms like PPC, SEO, and social media, as well as offline channels such as television, radio, and direct mail. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Convertro also has offices in New York and Israel.
magnify360
Series A in 2008
Magnify360, Inc. offers a software-as-a-service platform focused on content personalization and marketing optimization, primarily aimed at enhancing advertising conversion rates. Founded in 2004 and based in Los Angeles, California, with an office in Shanghai, China, the company provides tailored solutions for e-commerce, lead generation, and subscription-based businesses. Magnify360 employs innovative strategies and user experience optimization to improve online customer acquisition. Its comprehensive approach allows for the optimization of various website components, including landing pages, lead capture forms, and shopping cart checkouts. By leveraging optimization techniques, Magnify360 aims to enhance user experiences, ultimately driving higher conversion rates and profitability for its clients. The company distinguishes itself through a holistic client management philosophy that integrates professional services, creative marketplace offerings, and optimization technology.
VentureBeat
Series A in 2008
VentureBeat, Inc. is an online technology news platform that provides comprehensive coverage of technology innovation through its blog. Established in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the platform delivers news, analysis, and insights on a wide range of technology trends, including social media, mobile, health tech, cloud computing, and gaming. VentureBeat features research insights, long-form articles, interviews, and videos, all aimed at equipping executives, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts with the context needed to make informed decisions. Additionally, the company hosts marketing events, mobile events, and webinars focused on innovative products and discussions, creating an engaging environment for advertisers to reach their target audience of tech leaders and business professionals.
Opower
Series A in 2007
Opower, Inc. is a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions for the utility industry, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Founded in 2007, the company collaborates with over 85 utility partners and serves more than 18 million consumers across multiple countries. Its platform analyzes extensive energy data to deliver personalized insights that encourage consumers to reduce energy consumption. Opower's offerings include energy efficiency solutions such as home energy reports and smart meter-enabled communications, as well as demand response services that alert customers about peak energy usage periods. The company also provides digital engagement tools, enhancing customer interaction with utilities through user-friendly web applications and customer service interfaces. By helping utilities achieve energy efficiency goals and improve customer satisfaction, Opower has significantly influenced consumer behavior and program participation in energy conservation efforts, contributing over 2.5 terawatt-hours to energy savings. As of 2016, Opower operates as a subsidiary of Oracle Corporation.
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