Monitor Ventures

Founded in 2002, Monitor Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California. It specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on consumer products and services in media and technology, applications of technology, bio and medical systems, and technology-driven consumer products. The firm initially invests between $250,000 to $1 million in seed opportunities, with follow-on investments ranging from $5 million to $10 million.

Jerome Engel

General Partner

34 past transactions

Guild Education

Series A in 2016
Guild Education provides a technology platform that connects working adults with online classes, programs, and degree options, offering personalized advising and retention coaching. The service enables employers to give employees education benefits and tuition reimbursement, helping them advance their careers while the platform supports discovery, learning, and organization of the experience. It bridges the gap between education and employment, delivering a comprehensive learning journey from start to finish.

Workday Adaptive Planning

Series G in 2015
Workday Adaptive Planning, a subsidiary of Workday, Inc., specializes in cloud-based corporate performance management and business intelligence solutions. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company offers a comprehensive suite known as Adaptive Suite, which includes Adaptive Planning, Adaptive Consolidation, and Adaptive Reporting, among other tools. These solutions enable organizations to enhance their budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, fostering collaboration and informed decision-making across various business functions. With a focus on user-friendly interfaces and strong analytical capabilities, Workday Adaptive Planning serves a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and financial services. The company is recognized for its high customer satisfaction ratings in independent market surveys, underscoring its commitment to providing effective and scalable software solutions that meet the needs of businesses of all sizes.

Verdezyne

Venture Round in 2014
Verdezyne is a private company specializing in synthetic biology, focusing on the production of chemicals from renewable sources. The company leverages its expertise in biological science and proprietary computational algorithms to design and synthesize diverse gene libraries for engineering proteins, metabolic pathways, and microorganisms. Through this innovative approach, Verdezyne aims to optimize commercial fermentation processes, allowing for the creation of sustainable alternatives to petrochemicals. Its platform combines advanced biological techniques with proven manufacturing technologies, enabling the production of a wide range of chemical building blocks and additives used in everyday products. By reducing dependence on oil, Verdezyne provides cost-effective and environmentally friendly solutions in the chemical industry.

Workday Adaptive Planning

Series F in 2013
Workday Adaptive Planning, a subsidiary of Workday, Inc., specializes in cloud-based corporate performance management and business intelligence solutions. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company offers a comprehensive suite known as Adaptive Suite, which includes Adaptive Planning, Adaptive Consolidation, and Adaptive Reporting, among other tools. These solutions enable organizations to enhance their budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, fostering collaboration and informed decision-making across various business functions. With a focus on user-friendly interfaces and strong analytical capabilities, Workday Adaptive Planning serves a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and financial services. The company is recognized for its high customer satisfaction ratings in independent market surveys, underscoring its commitment to providing effective and scalable software solutions that meet the needs of businesses of all sizes.

HydroPoint Data Systems

Venture Round in 2012
HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. is a company specializing in smart water management solutions for landscape irrigation. Founded in 2002 and based in Petaluma, California, HydroPoint develops and manufactures a range of electronic equipment designed to optimize water usage. Its flagship product, the WeatherTRAK solution, integrates controllers and cloud-based applications to automate irrigation schedules tailored to specific landscape parameters, effectively reducing water waste associated with over-irrigation. The company’s offerings include WeatherTRAK Controllers, a mobile application, and HydroPoint 360° Smart Water Management, along with various outdoor water management services like site evaluations and irrigation system audits. Additionally, HydroPoint provides hydro analytics services and a cloud-based flow optimization solution, OptiFlow. The company primarily serves sectors such as commercial real estate, hospitality, education, and government agencies, distributing its products through a network of distributors across the United States.

Workday Adaptive Planning

Series E in 2012
Workday Adaptive Planning, a subsidiary of Workday, Inc., specializes in cloud-based corporate performance management and business intelligence solutions. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company offers a comprehensive suite known as Adaptive Suite, which includes Adaptive Planning, Adaptive Consolidation, and Adaptive Reporting, among other tools. These solutions enable organizations to enhance their budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, fostering collaboration and informed decision-making across various business functions. With a focus on user-friendly interfaces and strong analytical capabilities, Workday Adaptive Planning serves a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and financial services. The company is recognized for its high customer satisfaction ratings in independent market surveys, underscoring its commitment to providing effective and scalable software solutions that meet the needs of businesses of all sizes.

Verdezyne

Venture Round in 2011
Verdezyne is a private company specializing in synthetic biology, focusing on the production of chemicals from renewable sources. The company leverages its expertise in biological science and proprietary computational algorithms to design and synthesize diverse gene libraries for engineering proteins, metabolic pathways, and microorganisms. Through this innovative approach, Verdezyne aims to optimize commercial fermentation processes, allowing for the creation of sustainable alternatives to petrochemicals. Its platform combines advanced biological techniques with proven manufacturing technologies, enabling the production of a wide range of chemical building blocks and additives used in everyday products. By reducing dependence on oil, Verdezyne provides cost-effective and environmentally friendly solutions in the chemical industry.

Verdezyne

Venture Round in 2010
Verdezyne is a private company specializing in synthetic biology, focusing on the production of chemicals from renewable sources. The company leverages its expertise in biological science and proprietary computational algorithms to design and synthesize diverse gene libraries for engineering proteins, metabolic pathways, and microorganisms. Through this innovative approach, Verdezyne aims to optimize commercial fermentation processes, allowing for the creation of sustainable alternatives to petrochemicals. Its platform combines advanced biological techniques with proven manufacturing technologies, enabling the production of a wide range of chemical building blocks and additives used in everyday products. By reducing dependence on oil, Verdezyne provides cost-effective and environmentally friendly solutions in the chemical industry.

MediaPlatform

Series B in 2010
MediaPlatform develops and provides webcasting and video management solutions for enterprise-level communication, training, and collaboration. Its products include WebCaster for live streaming, SmartBridge for videoconferencing, Video Business Intelligence for analytics, SmartPath for content distribution, SmartEdge for video delivery optimization, and PrimeTime for managing on-demand videos. MediaPlatform serves global clients across sectors such as consulting, energy, financial services, government, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, technology, and telecommunications.

Verdezyne

Venture Round in 2009
Verdezyne is a private company specializing in synthetic biology, focusing on the production of chemicals from renewable sources. The company leverages its expertise in biological science and proprietary computational algorithms to design and synthesize diverse gene libraries for engineering proteins, metabolic pathways, and microorganisms. Through this innovative approach, Verdezyne aims to optimize commercial fermentation processes, allowing for the creation of sustainable alternatives to petrochemicals. Its platform combines advanced biological techniques with proven manufacturing technologies, enabling the production of a wide range of chemical building blocks and additives used in everyday products. By reducing dependence on oil, Verdezyne provides cost-effective and environmentally friendly solutions in the chemical industry.

Meru Networks

Series E in 2009
Meru Networks specializes in the development and marketing of wireless LAN infrastructure solutions that leverage virtualization to provide robust wireless services for critical business applications, including voice, video, and data. Since its inception in 2003, the company has introduced its innovative virtual cell wireless architecture, distinguishing itself from traditional hub-based WLAN systems. Meru's products aim to deliver high levels of performance, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness, previously associated only with wired networking environments, thereby enabling enterprises to effectively manage their wireless networking needs.

Meru Networks

Series E in 2009
Meru Networks specializes in the development and marketing of wireless LAN infrastructure solutions that leverage virtualization to provide robust wireless services for critical business applications, including voice, video, and data. Since its inception in 2003, the company has introduced its innovative virtual cell wireless architecture, distinguishing itself from traditional hub-based WLAN systems. Meru's products aim to deliver high levels of performance, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness, previously associated only with wired networking environments, thereby enabling enterprises to effectively manage their wireless networking needs.

Greystripe

Series C in 2009
Greystripe is a prominent mobile advertising platform specializing in brand-focused solutions that leverage full-screen ad formats and advanced data analytics. With over eight years of experience in the mobile advertising sector, the company is dedicated to maximizing engagement rates for brand marketers and revenue for publishers and app developers, while ensuring a positive ad experience for users. Greystripe offers innovative tools such as the AdWRAP product suite, which facilitates communication between brand advertisers and mobile audiences, enables publishers to serve ads through gaming platforms, and allows consumers to download games. The company has received numerous accolades for its contributions to mobile advertising, including recognition as one of the Top Ten Most Innovative Companies in Mobile by Fast Company and various awards for its mobile rich media network and marketing excellence.

Qualia

Series A in 2008
Qualia is a digital advertising platform that assists organizations in converting potential customers into clients by providing a seamless consumer experience across various devices. The platform utilizes intent targeting and cross-screen audience association, merging multiple intent signals from consumers to enhance targeting capabilities. This allows businesses to effectively identify and follow the path of purchase from intent to conversion, optimizing marketing spend across devices. Qualia's cloud-based Data Intelligence Platform features the IQ Decision Engine, which enables real-time, omni-channel targeting and measurement. The company, led by CEO Kathy Leake, is committed to enhancing consumer targeting through data integrity and quality. Headquartered in New York City, Qualia also has offices in several major U.S. cities including Chicago, Irvine, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Atlanta.

Qualia

Series A in 2008
Qualia is a digital advertising platform that assists organizations in converting potential customers into clients by providing a seamless consumer experience across various devices. The platform utilizes intent targeting and cross-screen audience association, merging multiple intent signals from consumers to enhance targeting capabilities. This allows businesses to effectively identify and follow the path of purchase from intent to conversion, optimizing marketing spend across devices. Qualia's cloud-based Data Intelligence Platform features the IQ Decision Engine, which enables real-time, omni-channel targeting and measurement. The company, led by CEO Kathy Leake, is committed to enhancing consumer targeting through data integrity and quality. Headquartered in New York City, Qualia also has offices in several major U.S. cities including Chicago, Irvine, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Atlanta.

Nanostellar

Series E in 2008
Nanostellar, Inc. develops precious-metals containing materials for the automotive and stationary power industries, enabling these industries to meet stringent diesel emissions-control requirements mandated in Europe, the U.S. and Asia. The company delivers nano-engineered catalyst materials that reduce exhaust emissions and increase effectiveness of precious metals in these catalysts by 25%-30%. Nanostellar's Rational Catalyst Design methodology combines computation materials science, novel synthesis and chemical engineering to aid in the rapid development of new materials.

Workday Adaptive Planning

Series D in 2008
Workday Adaptive Planning, a subsidiary of Workday, Inc., specializes in cloud-based corporate performance management and business intelligence solutions. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company offers a comprehensive suite known as Adaptive Suite, which includes Adaptive Planning, Adaptive Consolidation, and Adaptive Reporting, among other tools. These solutions enable organizations to enhance their budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, fostering collaboration and informed decision-making across various business functions. With a focus on user-friendly interfaces and strong analytical capabilities, Workday Adaptive Planning serves a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and financial services. The company is recognized for its high customer satisfaction ratings in independent market surveys, underscoring its commitment to providing effective and scalable software solutions that meet the needs of businesses of all sizes.

Matisse Networks

Series C in 2007
Matisse Networks, Inc. provides optical burst switching solutions for metro Ethernet optical transport networks. The company offers EtherBurst, a packet WDM system for scaling metro and campus networks. Its EtherBurst comprises SX-1000 Ethernet service nodes that serve as a local Ethernet switch and on-ramp to the packet WDM photonic layer; PX-1000 photonic nodes that are deployed in a metro ring and provide an automated optical layer; and MatisseView management system that provides access to optical and packet service management software. The company’s products enable solutions for service providers, enterprises, and government agencies. Matisse Networks, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

TeeBeeDee

Series A in 2007
TeeBeeDee is a social network for people over 40. It was created to encourage the sharing of ideas, insights, and experiences of people in the age group. TeeBeeDee (tbd.com) stands for "To Be Determined," as the site was founded with the purpose of connecting those who feel that life is still To Be Determined.

Verdezyne

Series C in 2007
Verdezyne is a private company specializing in synthetic biology, focusing on the production of chemicals from renewable sources. The company leverages its expertise in biological science and proprietary computational algorithms to design and synthesize diverse gene libraries for engineering proteins, metabolic pathways, and microorganisms. Through this innovative approach, Verdezyne aims to optimize commercial fermentation processes, allowing for the creation of sustainable alternatives to petrochemicals. Its platform combines advanced biological techniques with proven manufacturing technologies, enabling the production of a wide range of chemical building blocks and additives used in everyday products. By reducing dependence on oil, Verdezyne provides cost-effective and environmentally friendly solutions in the chemical industry.

Greystripe

Series B in 2007
Greystripe is a prominent mobile advertising platform specializing in brand-focused solutions that leverage full-screen ad formats and advanced data analytics. With over eight years of experience in the mobile advertising sector, the company is dedicated to maximizing engagement rates for brand marketers and revenue for publishers and app developers, while ensuring a positive ad experience for users. Greystripe offers innovative tools such as the AdWRAP product suite, which facilitates communication between brand advertisers and mobile audiences, enables publishers to serve ads through gaming platforms, and allows consumers to download games. The company has received numerous accolades for its contributions to mobile advertising, including recognition as one of the Top Ten Most Innovative Companies in Mobile by Fast Company and various awards for its mobile rich media network and marketing excellence.

Workday Adaptive Planning

Series C in 2007
Workday Adaptive Planning, a subsidiary of Workday, Inc., specializes in cloud-based corporate performance management and business intelligence solutions. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company offers a comprehensive suite known as Adaptive Suite, which includes Adaptive Planning, Adaptive Consolidation, and Adaptive Reporting, among other tools. These solutions enable organizations to enhance their budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, fostering collaboration and informed decision-making across various business functions. With a focus on user-friendly interfaces and strong analytical capabilities, Workday Adaptive Planning serves a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and financial services. The company is recognized for its high customer satisfaction ratings in independent market surveys, underscoring its commitment to providing effective and scalable software solutions that meet the needs of businesses of all sizes.

HydroPoint Data Systems

Series C in 2007
HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. is a company specializing in smart water management solutions for landscape irrigation. Founded in 2002 and based in Petaluma, California, HydroPoint develops and manufactures a range of electronic equipment designed to optimize water usage. Its flagship product, the WeatherTRAK solution, integrates controllers and cloud-based applications to automate irrigation schedules tailored to specific landscape parameters, effectively reducing water waste associated with over-irrigation. The company’s offerings include WeatherTRAK Controllers, a mobile application, and HydroPoint 360° Smart Water Management, along with various outdoor water management services like site evaluations and irrigation system audits. Additionally, HydroPoint provides hydro analytics services and a cloud-based flow optimization solution, OptiFlow. The company primarily serves sectors such as commercial real estate, hospitality, education, and government agencies, distributing its products through a network of distributors across the United States.

Meru Networks

Series D in 2007
Meru Networks specializes in the development and marketing of wireless LAN infrastructure solutions that leverage virtualization to provide robust wireless services for critical business applications, including voice, video, and data. Since its inception in 2003, the company has introduced its innovative virtual cell wireless architecture, distinguishing itself from traditional hub-based WLAN systems. Meru's products aim to deliver high levels of performance, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness, previously associated only with wired networking environments, thereby enabling enterprises to effectively manage their wireless networking needs.

Greystripe

Series A in 2006
Greystripe is a prominent mobile advertising platform specializing in brand-focused solutions that leverage full-screen ad formats and advanced data analytics. With over eight years of experience in the mobile advertising sector, the company is dedicated to maximizing engagement rates for brand marketers and revenue for publishers and app developers, while ensuring a positive ad experience for users. Greystripe offers innovative tools such as the AdWRAP product suite, which facilitates communication between brand advertisers and mobile audiences, enables publishers to serve ads through gaming platforms, and allows consumers to download games. The company has received numerous accolades for its contributions to mobile advertising, including recognition as one of the Top Ten Most Innovative Companies in Mobile by Fast Company and various awards for its mobile rich media network and marketing excellence.

Lumexis

Series B in 2006
Lumexis Corporation, founded in 2003 and based in Costa Mesa, California, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of fiber-to-the-screen (FTTS) in-flight entertainment (IFE) and communication systems. The company's innovative FTTS technology offers a lighter alternative to traditional embedded IFE systems, enhancing system reliability and reducing maintenance costs. Lumexis's solutions enable passengers to engage with multiple screens simultaneously at their seats while enjoying high-definition content on its advanced monitors. In addition to its core products, Lumexis provides customer support, training, and software services to ensure a comprehensive experience for its clients.

MediaPlatform

Venture Round in 2006
MediaPlatform develops and provides webcasting and video management solutions for enterprise-level communication, training, and collaboration. Its products include WebCaster for live streaming, SmartBridge for videoconferencing, Video Business Intelligence for analytics, SmartPath for content distribution, SmartEdge for video delivery optimization, and PrimeTime for managing on-demand videos. MediaPlatform serves global clients across sectors such as consulting, energy, financial services, government, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, technology, and telecommunications.

LimeLife

Series B in 2006
LimeLife is a digital media company located in the San Francisco Bay area that publishes a women's lifestyle site focused on the 25-44 age demographic. The platform, accessible via both web and mobile, offers timely content on a variety of topics, including celebrity news, politics, entertainment, fashion, beauty, and relationships. LimeLife's editorial voice is characterized as fresh, smart, sassy, and fun, appealing to a modern audience. Originally one of the first mobile app publishers, LimeLife has maintained its commitment to delivering premium content, which includes games, applications, and text alerts through major U.S. carriers.

Verdezyne

Series B in 2006
Verdezyne is a private company specializing in synthetic biology, focusing on the production of chemicals from renewable sources. The company leverages its expertise in biological science and proprietary computational algorithms to design and synthesize diverse gene libraries for engineering proteins, metabolic pathways, and microorganisms. Through this innovative approach, Verdezyne aims to optimize commercial fermentation processes, allowing for the creation of sustainable alternatives to petrochemicals. Its platform combines advanced biological techniques with proven manufacturing technologies, enabling the production of a wide range of chemical building blocks and additives used in everyday products. By reducing dependence on oil, Verdezyne provides cost-effective and environmentally friendly solutions in the chemical industry.

HydroPoint Data Systems

Series B in 2005
HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. is a company specializing in smart water management solutions for landscape irrigation. Founded in 2002 and based in Petaluma, California, HydroPoint develops and manufactures a range of electronic equipment designed to optimize water usage. Its flagship product, the WeatherTRAK solution, integrates controllers and cloud-based applications to automate irrigation schedules tailored to specific landscape parameters, effectively reducing water waste associated with over-irrigation. The company’s offerings include WeatherTRAK Controllers, a mobile application, and HydroPoint 360° Smart Water Management, along with various outdoor water management services like site evaluations and irrigation system audits. Additionally, HydroPoint provides hydro analytics services and a cloud-based flow optimization solution, OptiFlow. The company primarily serves sectors such as commercial real estate, hospitality, education, and government agencies, distributing its products through a network of distributors across the United States.

LimeLife

Series A in 2005
LimeLife is a digital media company located in the San Francisco Bay area that publishes a women's lifestyle site focused on the 25-44 age demographic. The platform, accessible via both web and mobile, offers timely content on a variety of topics, including celebrity news, politics, entertainment, fashion, beauty, and relationships. LimeLife's editorial voice is characterized as fresh, smart, sassy, and fun, appealing to a modern audience. Originally one of the first mobile app publishers, LimeLife has maintained its commitment to delivering premium content, which includes games, applications, and text alerts through major U.S. carriers.

Meru Networks

Series C in 2005
Meru Networks specializes in the development and marketing of wireless LAN infrastructure solutions that leverage virtualization to provide robust wireless services for critical business applications, including voice, video, and data. Since its inception in 2003, the company has introduced its innovative virtual cell wireless architecture, distinguishing itself from traditional hub-based WLAN systems. Meru's products aim to deliver high levels of performance, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness, previously associated only with wired networking environments, thereby enabling enterprises to effectively manage their wireless networking needs.

HydroPoint Data Systems

Series A in 2004
HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. is a company specializing in smart water management solutions for landscape irrigation. Founded in 2002 and based in Petaluma, California, HydroPoint develops and manufactures a range of electronic equipment designed to optimize water usage. Its flagship product, the WeatherTRAK solution, integrates controllers and cloud-based applications to automate irrigation schedules tailored to specific landscape parameters, effectively reducing water waste associated with over-irrigation. The company’s offerings include WeatherTRAK Controllers, a mobile application, and HydroPoint 360° Smart Water Management, along with various outdoor water management services like site evaluations and irrigation system audits. Additionally, HydroPoint provides hydro analytics services and a cloud-based flow optimization solution, OptiFlow. The company primarily serves sectors such as commercial real estate, hospitality, education, and government agencies, distributing its products through a network of distributors across the United States.

Meru Networks

Series B in 2004
Meru Networks specializes in the development and marketing of wireless LAN infrastructure solutions that leverage virtualization to provide robust wireless services for critical business applications, including voice, video, and data. Since its inception in 2003, the company has introduced its innovative virtual cell wireless architecture, distinguishing itself from traditional hub-based WLAN systems. Meru's products aim to deliver high levels of performance, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness, previously associated only with wired networking environments, thereby enabling enterprises to effectively manage their wireless networking needs.
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