Beanstack
Venture Round in 2025
Beanstack, Inc. is a U.S.-based company that specializes in developing an application designed for educators and librarians to create, manage, and evaluate reading challenges. The platform enables users to track reading progress and gain actionable insights, ultimately helping public libraries and schools engage families and enhance children's literacy. Beanstack's offerings include digital reading programs, motivation tools, and fundraising services, all aimed at fostering a culture of reading through interactive challenges. The company operates as a subsidiary of Zoobean, Inc.
Front Range Biosciences
Venture Round in 2020
Front Range Biosciences, Inc. is an agricultural biotech company specializing in the breeding and production of new plant varieties and seeds within the hemp, coffee, and cannabis sectors. Founded in 2015 and based in Lafayette, Colorado, with additional offices in Wisconsin, California, and Spain, the company employs tissue culture propagation techniques to enhance the efficiency and consistency of clone and seed production. Their Clean Stock program ensures a supply of disease- and pest-free plants, providing farmers with data-driven solutions to develop new cultivars with commercially relevant traits. Front Range Biosciences aims to modernize agriculture for cannabis and hemp, offering services that support cultivators in improving yields, minimizing disease risks, and creating innovative plant strains.
Brazen is a virtual event platform designed to enhance engagement through chat-based online events. It enables organizations to schedule and host virtual hiring events and career fairs, facilitating interactions among employees, job candidates, customers, students, and alumni. By providing tools for creating meaningful connections, Brazen assists employers in identifying and engaging top talent, while also helping students and alumni network effectively. Through its innovative platform, users can meet new contacts, search for job opportunities, and foster relationships that advance their careers.
Front Range Biosciences
Series B in 2019
Front Range Biosciences, Inc. is an agricultural biotech company specializing in the breeding and production of new plant varieties and seeds within the hemp, coffee, and cannabis sectors. Founded in 2015 and based in Lafayette, Colorado, with additional offices in Wisconsin, California, and Spain, the company employs tissue culture propagation techniques to enhance the efficiency and consistency of clone and seed production. Their Clean Stock program ensures a supply of disease- and pest-free plants, providing farmers with data-driven solutions to develop new cultivars with commercially relevant traits. Front Range Biosciences aims to modernize agriculture for cannabis and hemp, offering services that support cultivators in improving yields, minimizing disease risks, and creating innovative plant strains.
Brazen is a virtual event platform designed to enhance engagement through chat-based online events. It enables organizations to schedule and host virtual hiring events and career fairs, facilitating interactions among employees, job candidates, customers, students, and alumni. By providing tools for creating meaningful connections, Brazen assists employers in identifying and engaging top talent, while also helping students and alumni network effectively. Through its innovative platform, users can meet new contacts, search for job opportunities, and foster relationships that advance their careers.
Fleksy
Venture Round in 2014
Fleksy is a virtual keyboard technology provider known for its customizable keyboard application available on both Android and iOS. The Fleksy keyboard enhances the smartphone typing experience, allowing users to personalize their interface fully. With over 20 million downloads globally, it has gained significant popularity among consumers. For businesses, Fleksy offers a Software Development Kit (SDK) that facilitates the integration of a high-quality typing experience into their own applications on both platforms. This enables companies to concentrate on their core services while providing advanced language input capabilities. Fleksy's vision is to enable users to write seamlessly across various devices and languages, thereby enhancing overall communication efficiency.
ExecOnline
Series A in 2014
ExecOnline, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in providing a learning platform tailored for business executives. Established in 2012 by Stephen Bailey, Mark Ozer, Barry Goldberg, and Julia Alexander, ExecOnline offers a unique Executive Engagement Platform that integrates enterprise reporting and assessment solutions with an interactive learning experience. The company partners with prestigious business schools, including Berkeley Haas, Chicago Booth, and Columbia, to deliver leadership courses that combine the benefits of on-campus study with the flexibility of online education. Their platform features on-demand video lectures, self-paced exercises, and live interactions with professors and peers, allowing executives to access high-quality professional development at a reduced cost compared to traditional programs. Through its innovative approach, ExecOnline aims to transform how organizations cultivate leadership skills among their executives.
Fancred
Seed Round in 2014
Fancred Inc. is a social platform designed for sports enthusiasts, allowing them to build their credibility as fans. Founded in August 2012 by Hossein Kash Razzaghi, Jeremy Merle, Craig Johnson, and Michael Pan, the company is headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts. Fancred enables users to share opinions, photos, videos, and articles related to sports, fostering interaction among fans and providing a community for sports discussions. Its mobile application allows users to follow their favorite teams, access relevant online content, and connect with other fans, thereby enhancing their engagement and influence within the sports network.
Social Tables
Series A in 2014
Social Tables, Inc. is a developer of cloud-based software tailored for the hospitality, events, and catering industries, headquartered in Washington, D.C. Founded in 2011, the company provides a comprehensive platform that simplifies event planning by integrating various tools such as sales and catering CRM software, interactive floor plans, and lead capture services. This software allows hotels and event managers to efficiently book and manage events, while also facilitating collaboration between planners and property professionals. Social Tables focuses on enhancing the event planning process by streamlining tasks such as floor plan design, seating chart creation, and attendee information management, ultimately aiming to make the planning experience more enjoyable and less stressful. The company has operated as a subsidiary of Cvent, Inc. since October 2018.
Distil Networks
Series A in 2014
Distil Networks, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in developing cloud-based software to protect websites and APIs from malicious bots and automated attacks. Founded in 2011 and based in Arlington, Virginia, the company provides solutions that effectively block a wide range of threats, including web scraping, competitive data mining, form spam, and click fraud, without disrupting legitimate user activity. Their offerings include Bot Defense for API, which safeguards public-facing APIs from unauthorized access and exploitation. Utilizing a robust global machine learning infrastructure, Distil Networks analyzes real-time attack patterns to enhance its bot mitigation capabilities. The company serves enterprise clients across various industries, contributing to a more secure web environment. Distil Networks operates as a subsidiary of Imperva, Inc.
SalesWarp
Venture Round in 2014
SalesWarp is a cloud-based software company that specializes in e-commerce management solutions for retailers. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to streamline inventory, order, and fulfillment processes across various sales channels, both online and in-store. Key features include automated product-listing templates that facilitate integration with major e-commerce platforms like Amazon, eBay, and Shopify, as well as an Order Management System that oversees inventory and order fulfillment. SalesWarp also provides integrated solutions for shipping management, supplier communication, and warehouse operations, enabling retailers to optimize their operations and enhance customer service. Originally founded as 6th Street, Inc. in 2008, the company rebranded to SalesWarp in 2014 and is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.
Venga, Inc. is a provider of business intelligence and customer relationship management (CRM) solutions specifically designed for the restaurant and fitness industries. Founded in 2010 and based in Washington, D.C., Venga's platform enables organizations to track and analyze customer purchases, habits, and preferences, thus facilitating improved engagement and personalized service. Key offerings include VengaIntel Reserve, which merges reservation data with point of sale information to provide actionable guest insights; Venga Instant Feedback, allowing guests to submit private feedback while still on-site; and VengaIntel Engage, which enhances communication with guests through mobile interactions. Venga's technology has collected data on over 100 million customers and $6 billion in consumer purchases, ultimately aiming to boost customer satisfaction, retention, and visit frequency. The company has established partnerships with OpenTable and Mindbody and is supported by various investors, including Cornell University and industry executives.
Sworkit Health
Venture Round in 2013
Sworkit Health is a consumer software-as-a-service company based in Bethesda, Maryland, founded in 2010. The company offers a digital fitness platform that provides personalized and customizable workouts suitable for at-home or on-the-go use, accessible on any device. Sworkit's platform focuses on circuit training that requires no equipment, weights, or machines, making it an inclusive option for individuals seeking to improve their health and well-being. Through its services, Sworkit aims to promote fitness and wellness in a flexible and user-friendly manner.
Hinge, Inc. is a social discovery network that operates a mobile application designed to help users meet new people within their social circles. Founded in 2011 and based in New York City, Hinge offers an alternative to traditional dating app swipe culture by facilitating meaningful connections through smart matches and promoting natural conversations. Users can browse profiles that are validated through Facebook, allowing them to view photos, full names, and shared interests, as well as mutual friends. As of 2018, Hinge operates as a subsidiary of Match Group, Inc.
Fancred
Seed Round in 2013
Fancred Inc. is a social platform designed for sports enthusiasts, allowing them to build their credibility as fans. Founded in August 2012 by Hossein Kash Razzaghi, Jeremy Merle, Craig Johnson, and Michael Pan, the company is headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts. Fancred enables users to share opinions, photos, videos, and articles related to sports, fostering interaction among fans and providing a community for sports discussions. Its mobile application allows users to follow their favorite teams, access relevant online content, and connect with other fans, thereby enhancing their engagement and influence within the sports network.
Fleksy is a virtual keyboard technology provider known for its customizable keyboard application available on both Android and iOS. The Fleksy keyboard enhances the smartphone typing experience, allowing users to personalize their interface fully. With over 20 million downloads globally, it has gained significant popularity among consumers. For businesses, Fleksy offers a Software Development Kit (SDK) that facilitates the integration of a high-quality typing experience into their own applications on both platforms. This enables companies to concentrate on their core services while providing advanced language input capabilities. Fleksy's vision is to enable users to write seamlessly across various devices and languages, thereby enhancing overall communication efficiency.
Social Tables
Seed Round in 2013
Social Tables, Inc. is a developer of cloud-based software tailored for the hospitality, events, and catering industries, headquartered in Washington, D.C. Founded in 2011, the company provides a comprehensive platform that simplifies event planning by integrating various tools such as sales and catering CRM software, interactive floor plans, and lead capture services. This software allows hotels and event managers to efficiently book and manage events, while also facilitating collaboration between planners and property professionals. Social Tables focuses on enhancing the event planning process by streamlining tasks such as floor plan design, seating chart creation, and attendee information management, ultimately aiming to make the planning experience more enjoyable and less stressful. The company has operated as a subsidiary of Cvent, Inc. since October 2018.
Speek Inc. is a provider of web-based conference calling solutions based in Dulles, Virginia. Founded in 2006, the company simplifies the conference calling experience by offering users a personal link that eliminates the need for dial-ins, pins, or downloads. Participants can join calls easily by clicking on a unique Speek link, allowing for seamless access via phone or web browser. The platform features a visual interface where users can see who has joined the call, identify active speakers, and share files. In its efforts to enhance its services, Speek has raised a total of $2.6 million in funding, including a recent $1.1 million in bridge funding. As of June 2015, Speek operates as a subsidiary of Jive Communications, Inc.
Fleksy is a virtual keyboard technology provider known for its customizable keyboard application available on both Android and iOS. The Fleksy keyboard enhances the smartphone typing experience, allowing users to personalize their interface fully. With over 20 million downloads globally, it has gained significant popularity among consumers. For businesses, Fleksy offers a Software Development Kit (SDK) that facilitates the integration of a high-quality typing experience into their own applications on both platforms. This enables companies to concentrate on their core services while providing advanced language input capabilities. Fleksy's vision is to enable users to write seamlessly across various devices and languages, thereby enhancing overall communication efficiency.
Syntellia
Seed Round in 2012
Syntellia specializes in providing software products and services. It designs and develops keyboard application technology which makes typing text on a touch-screen easier.
Phthisis Diagnostics
Series A in 2012
Phthisis Diagnostics is a molecular diagnostics company focused on developing innovative products for the detection of infectious diseases. The company leverages advanced molecular technology to enhance laboratory operations, providing superior quality and ease of use while delivering significant cost savings. Its offerings include solutions for DNA extraction, molecular diagnostics, and laboratory quality control. Additionally, Phthisis Diagnostics specializes in custom manufacturing of reagents tailored for molecular-based diagnostic assays, point-of-care tests, and environmental pathogen testing, ensuring that laboratories have access to high-quality tools for accurate and efficient disease detection.
Xiaoi Robot
Series B in 2007
Xiaoi Robot is an intelligent robot technology provider and platform operator that is specialized in the long-term technology research and development of smart robots. The company covers businesses in telecommunication, finance, government, e-commerce, smart household appliances, automobiles, and other industries. After the constant verification and optimization of actual programs over the past decades, Xiaoi Robot now has the largest industrial knowledge base and encyclopedia base in multiple industries and sectors in the world. It also possesses an advanced intelligent human-machine dialogue engine, which ensures that its robot system process. Established in 2001, Xiaoi Robot has been awarded with many national innovation patents in natural language processing and human-machine interaction. With more than 1 billion users and over 100 billion interactions, it covers more than a hundred countries and establishes the largest intelligent robot cloud service platform in the world.