New Enterprise Associates

New Enterprise Associates, Inc. is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 1977 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional offices in India and China. The firm specializes in investments across various stages of company development, including seed, start-up, early stage, and later stage, with a focus on sectors such as information technology, healthcare, and energy technology. NEA's investment strategy encompasses a wide range of industries, including consumer internet, software, biotechnology, medical devices, and alternative energy. With over $19 billion in cumulative committed capital, the firm has a notable track record, having participated in more than 210 portfolio company IPOs and over 360 acquisitions. NEA aims to invest between $0.05 million and $20 million, targeting both domestic and international markets, particularly in Asia and the Americas.

Michael James Barrett

Partner Emeritus

Kate Barrett

Marketing Partner

Peter J. Barris

Chairman

Ronald D. Bernal

Venture Partner

Ron Bernal

Venture Partner

Tak Cheung

Partner

Philip Chopin

Managing Director

Louis Citron

Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Legal Officer

Robert Croce

Venture Advisor

Bala Deshpande

Sr. Managing Director, India

Lexi Eisenberg

Associate

Anthony A. Florence

Managing General Partner, Technology

Tony Florence

General Partner

Carol Gallagher

Advisor

Tracy Howe

Investment Professional

Suzanne Hooper King

Partner

Liza Landsman

General Partner

Michael Li

Investor

Tiffany Luck

Partner

Joshua Makower

General Partner

Edward T. Mathers

Partner

John Nehra

Retired Special Partner

Michael D. O'Dell

Venture Partner

Santhosh Palani

Principal

Greg Papadopoulos

Venture Partner

Michele Park

Partner

Arno Allan Penzias

Venture Advisor

Eugene A. Trainor

COO

James G. Treybig

Venture Advisor

Paul Walker

General Partner

Harry Weller

Former General Partner

Past deals in Midwestern US

SimpleRose

Venture Round in 2023
SimpleRose Inc. develops and operates optimal decision-making platform. The company's product enables optimal decision-making in complex world where the proliferation of data and growing scope of organizations. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Celcuity

Post in 2022
Celcuity Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on identifying cancer sub-types and therapeutic options for patients in the United States. Utilizing its CELsignia diagnostic platform, the company analyzes a patient’s living tumor cells to determine the specific abnormal cellular processes driving their cancer and the corresponding targeted therapies. Celcuity is developing the CELsignia HSF test to diagnose two new sub-types of HER2-negative breast cancer and is also working on the CELsignia MP test, which aims to identify 11 cancer sub-types across various cancers, including breast, lung, colon, ovarian, kidney, and bladder cancers. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Celcuity seeks to enhance treatment options and improve patient care in oncology.

Neuehealth

Post in 2021
NeueHealth is a health care service platform that focuses on improving patient experiences and outcomes through a combination of technology and local healthcare resources. It operates 61 affiliated primary care clinics that deliver both virtual and in-person clinical care to nearly 75,000 unique patients. NeueHealth is part of Bright Health Group, which also offers Medicare and commercial health plan products to approximately 623,000 consumers across 14 states. The company aims to reduce healthcare costs while enhancing access and quality of care by aligning the interests of consumers, providers, and payers. Founded in 2015 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, NeueHealth leverages intelligent technology to connect users with healthcare services and providers effectively.

Relievant Medsystems

Venture Round in 2020
Relievant Medsystems, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing innovative treatments for chronic axial low back pain. The company's primary offering is the Intracept procedure, which targets the basivertebral nerve to relieve vertebrogenic low back pain through a minimally invasive approach. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with an additional development and operations office in Sunnyvale, California, Relievant aims to provide low-risk therapeutic options that enhance the quality of life for patients suffering from this prevalent condition.

Neuehealth

Series E in 2020
NeueHealth is a health care service platform that focuses on improving patient experiences and outcomes through a combination of technology and local healthcare resources. It operates 61 affiliated primary care clinics that deliver both virtual and in-person clinical care to nearly 75,000 unique patients. NeueHealth is part of Bright Health Group, which also offers Medicare and commercial health plan products to approximately 623,000 consumers across 14 states. The company aims to reduce healthcare costs while enhancing access and quality of care by aligning the interests of consumers, providers, and payers. Founded in 2015 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, NeueHealth leverages intelligent technology to connect users with healthcare services and providers effectively.

MBX Biosciences

Series A in 2020
MBX Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Carmel, Indiana, specializing in the development of therapeutics for rare endocrine disorders. Founded in 2018, the company aims to address unmet medical needs by discovering and commercializing innovative treatments for endocrine diseases that affect hormonal regulation in the body. MBX Biosciences focuses on creating first-in-class therapies, particularly utilizing peptides to target rare genetic conditions related to glandular hormone secretion.

CVRx

Venture Round in 2020
CVRx is a medical device company that develops implantable technology for the treatment of high blood pressure. Its products include Rheos implantable pulse generator that provides control and delivery of the activation energy; and Rheos carotid sinus leads, which conducts activation energy from the Rheos implantable pulse generator to the left and right carotid arteries. The company also offers a Rheos programmer system that communicates with the Rheos pulse generator. CVRx was founded in 2001 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Tempus

Series G in 2020
Tempus is a technology company advancing precision medicine through the practical application of artificial intelligence in healthcare. With one of the world’s largest libraries of clinical and molecular data, and an operating system to make that data accessible and useful, Tempus enables physicians to make real-time, data-driven decisions to deliver personalized patient care and in parallel facilitates discovery, development and delivery of optimal therapeutics. The goal is for each patient to benefit from the treatment of others who came before by providing physicians with tools that learn as the company gathers more data.

Cardionomic

Venture Round in 2020
Cardionomic, Inc. develops a catheter-based medical device aimed at treating acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) through neuromodulation. This innovative technology electrically stimulates cardiac nerves to enhance the heart's pumping action, which is crucial for improving cardiac output, renal blood flow, urine production, and pharmacological tolerance. The device is inserted into the right pulmonary artery via the internal jugular vein and selectively stimulates autonomic nerves that control ventricular contractility without altering heart rate. By targeting the root cause of ADHF, Cardionomic's therapy not only increases contractility but also leads to reductions in plasma norepinephrine and B-type natriuretic peptide, both of which are biomarkers of chronic heart failure. Established in 2007 and headquartered in New Brighton, Minnesota, Cardionomic aims to enhance patient outcomes in acute heart failure management.

Neuehealth

Series D in 2019
NeueHealth is a health care service platform that focuses on improving patient experiences and outcomes through a combination of technology and local healthcare resources. It operates 61 affiliated primary care clinics that deliver both virtual and in-person clinical care to nearly 75,000 unique patients. NeueHealth is part of Bright Health Group, which also offers Medicare and commercial health plan products to approximately 623,000 consumers across 14 states. The company aims to reduce healthcare costs while enhancing access and quality of care by aligning the interests of consumers, providers, and payers. Founded in 2015 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, NeueHealth leverages intelligent technology to connect users with healthcare services and providers effectively.

CVRx

Series G in 2019
CVRx is a medical device company that develops implantable technology for the treatment of high blood pressure. Its products include Rheos implantable pulse generator that provides control and delivery of the activation energy; and Rheos carotid sinus leads, which conducts activation energy from the Rheos implantable pulse generator to the left and right carotid arteries. The company also offers a Rheos programmer system that communicates with the Rheos pulse generator. CVRx was founded in 2001 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Tempus

Series F in 2019
Tempus is a technology company advancing precision medicine through the practical application of artificial intelligence in healthcare. With one of the world’s largest libraries of clinical and molecular data, and an operating system to make that data accessible and useful, Tempus enables physicians to make real-time, data-driven decisions to deliver personalized patient care and in parallel facilitates discovery, development and delivery of optimal therapeutics. The goal is for each patient to benefit from the treatment of others who came before by providing physicians with tools that learn as the company gathers more data.

Mejuri

Series B in 2019
Mejuri Inc. manufactures and sells fine jewelry. The company offers products in various categories, including rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets and anklets, and engagement. It offers products through its showrooms, as well as online to customers in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company was founded in 1953 and is based in Toronto, Canada. It has showrooms in New York, New York; Toronto, Canada; and Chicago, Illinois.

Luminary Media

Venture Round in 2019
Luminary Media, LLC is a subscription-based audio entertainment service that specializes in podcasts. Founded in 2018, the company is focused on creating a comprehensive podcast ecosystem that connects listeners with a diverse range of creators, including entertainers and thought leaders. Luminary Media distinguishes itself by offering a wide selection of shows and original content without advertisements, enhancing the listening experience for its users. With a commitment to innovation and design, Luminary aims to inform, educate, and entertain its audience, positioning itself as a significant player in the podcasting industry. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.

Catalytic

Series B in 2019
Catalytic Inc. operates a SaaS based automation platform to remove data processing tasks. The product enable business users to rapidly build an intelligent automation layer to process data, documents, emails, web sites, and systems by coordinating people, bots, and AI. It can be used to automate tasks such as, scanning and generating documents & spreadsheets, automated response to triggers, and collection of data; connect to systems to push and pull data and to create custom integrations with APIs and SFTP; and to automate cognitive tasks with machine learning. Catalytic Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in Chicago, Illinois with an additional office in Naperville, Illinois.

CPS

Venture Round in 2019
Comprehensive Pharmacy Services, Inc. (CPS) provides a broad range of pharmacy support services to over 800 hospitals and healthcare facilities across the United States. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, CPS specializes in inpatient hospital pharmacy services, clinical consulting, and operational assessments. The company addresses various challenges faced by healthcare providers, including high drug costs, specialty pharmacy management, and operational efficiency. CPS also offers consulting solutions that encompass compliance, medication safety, sterile compounding, and pharmacy analytics. Through its extensive service offerings, CPS aims to enhance the quality and effectiveness of pharmacy operations within healthcare settings.

Sprout Social

Series D in 2018
Sprout Social, Inc. is a provider of a web-based social media management tool that operates globally, including in the Americas, EMEA, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers a cloud-based platform that integrates social messaging, data, and workflows, facilitating various functions such as social engagement, publishing, reporting, analytics, and reputation management. Its tools are designed to support a wide array of use cases within organizations, including marketing, customer service, public relations, and community management. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Sprout Social serves approximately 23,000 customers, ranging from small and medium-sized businesses to large enterprises, as well as government, nonprofit, and educational institutions. The company also provides professional services, including consulting and training, to enhance user experience and maximize the effectiveness of its platform.

Neuehealth

Series C in 2018
NeueHealth is a health care service platform that focuses on improving patient experiences and outcomes through a combination of technology and local healthcare resources. It operates 61 affiliated primary care clinics that deliver both virtual and in-person clinical care to nearly 75,000 unique patients. NeueHealth is part of Bright Health Group, which also offers Medicare and commercial health plan products to approximately 623,000 consumers across 14 states. The company aims to reduce healthcare costs while enhancing access and quality of care by aligning the interests of consumers, providers, and payers. Founded in 2015 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, NeueHealth leverages intelligent technology to connect users with healthcare services and providers effectively.

SimpleRose

Venture Round in 2018
SimpleRose Inc. develops and operates optimal decision-making platform. The company's product enables optimal decision-making in complex world where the proliferation of data and growing scope of organizations. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Tempus

Series E in 2018
Tempus is a technology company advancing precision medicine through the practical application of artificial intelligence in healthcare. With one of the world’s largest libraries of clinical and molecular data, and an operating system to make that data accessible and useful, Tempus enables physicians to make real-time, data-driven decisions to deliver personalized patient care and in parallel facilitates discovery, development and delivery of optimal therapeutics. The goal is for each patient to benefit from the treatment of others who came before by providing physicians with tools that learn as the company gathers more data.

Millendo Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2018
Atterocor, Inc. focuses on research and development of therapeutics for adrenal disease. Atterocor, Inc. was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Relievant Medsystems

Series E in 2018
Relievant Medsystems, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing innovative treatments for chronic axial low back pain. The company's primary offering is the Intracept procedure, which targets the basivertebral nerve to relieve vertebrogenic low back pain through a minimally invasive approach. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with an additional development and operations office in Sunnyvale, California, Relievant aims to provide low-risk therapeutic options that enhance the quality of life for patients suffering from this prevalent condition.

Luminary Media

Venture Round in 2018
Luminary Media, LLC is a subscription-based audio entertainment service that specializes in podcasts. Founded in 2018, the company is focused on creating a comprehensive podcast ecosystem that connects listeners with a diverse range of creators, including entertainers and thought leaders. Luminary Media distinguishes itself by offering a wide selection of shows and original content without advertisements, enhancing the listening experience for its users. With a commitment to innovation and design, Luminary aims to inform, educate, and entertain its audience, positioning itself as a significant player in the podcasting industry. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.

Tempus

Series D in 2018
Tempus is a technology company advancing precision medicine through the practical application of artificial intelligence in healthcare. With one of the world’s largest libraries of clinical and molecular data, and an operating system to make that data accessible and useful, Tempus enables physicians to make real-time, data-driven decisions to deliver personalized patient care and in parallel facilitates discovery, development and delivery of optimal therapeutics. The goal is for each patient to benefit from the treatment of others who came before by providing physicians with tools that learn as the company gathers more data.

Metavention

Series C in 2018
Metavention, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Dover, Delaware, specializes in the development of trans-catheter devices aimed at modulating sympathetic nervous system activity. These innovative devices address the issues of over-active sympathetic nerves that contribute to elevated glucose levels and abnormal liver function. By employing standard interventional vascular techniques, Metavention provides healthcare professionals with a novel tool for diagnosing and treating patients with Type 2 diabetes. The company focuses on enhancing treatment options for this condition, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

Tempus

Series C in 2017
Tempus is a technology company advancing precision medicine through the practical application of artificial intelligence in healthcare. With one of the world’s largest libraries of clinical and molecular data, and an operating system to make that data accessible and useful, Tempus enables physicians to make real-time, data-driven decisions to deliver personalized patient care and in parallel facilitates discovery, development and delivery of optimal therapeutics. The goal is for each patient to benefit from the treatment of others who came before by providing physicians with tools that learn as the company gathers more data.

Raise

Series C in 2017
Raise is a leading digital prepaid and retail payment platform where consumers save money on every purchase at over 4,000 brands and earn rewards with Raise Pay. As a digital partner to more than 600+ national brands, Raise offers an innovative way for retailers to increase brand loyalty, engagement, and retention by adding value for their core consumers. Since 2013, Raise has saved its millions of members more than $200 million and received $147 million in funding from leading investors including Accel, PayPal, Bessemer Venture Partners, and New Enterprise Associates. Raise is available on both iOS and Android or at raise.com

Neuehealth

Series B in 2017
NeueHealth is a health care service platform that focuses on improving patient experiences and outcomes through a combination of technology and local healthcare resources. It operates 61 affiliated primary care clinics that deliver both virtual and in-person clinical care to nearly 75,000 unique patients. NeueHealth is part of Bright Health Group, which also offers Medicare and commercial health plan products to approximately 623,000 consumers across 14 states. The company aims to reduce healthcare costs while enhancing access and quality of care by aligning the interests of consumers, providers, and payers. Founded in 2015 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, NeueHealth leverages intelligent technology to connect users with healthcare services and providers effectively.

Prattle

Seed Round in 2017
From product announcements to earnings calls, the language used by companies and corporate officers has a profound effect on the price of a stock. Unfortunately, equity analysts’ lack the both the time and resources to thoroughly and objectively assess all the market-moving language relevant to the securities they care about. Using proprietary technology, Prattle has built an automated system that collects reams of complex communications and transforms it real-time, quantitative, tradable data.

Relievant Medsystems

Series D in 2016
Relievant Medsystems, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing innovative treatments for chronic axial low back pain. The company's primary offering is the Intracept procedure, which targets the basivertebral nerve to relieve vertebrogenic low back pain through a minimally invasive approach. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with an additional development and operations office in Sunnyvale, California, Relievant aims to provide low-risk therapeutic options that enhance the quality of life for patients suffering from this prevalent condition.

Fieldglass

Venture Round in 2016
Fieldglass, Inc. provides intelligent solutions for finding and managing human capital. It offers an unified technology platform that allows hiring managers, human resources personnel, and staffing companies to acquire human capital, including contingent workers, services, and direct hires. The company's solutions include InSite Contingent, a software as a service platform that automates the process of procuring and managing contingent labor, from requisition through invoice and payment; InSite Services, which ensures compliance with corporate and legal obligations for various project-based engagements; and InSite Recruitment that automates the process for directly hiring full and part-time, and contingent workers. It also offers professional services, including implementation and account; training services, such as insite and change management; and support services. The company serves various industries, such as financial services, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and telecommunications. Fieldglass, Inc. was formerly known as B2BPeople, Inc. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with technology development offices in Naperville, Illinois; and Mumbai, India.

Catalytic

Series A in 2016
Catalytic Inc. operates a SaaS based automation platform to remove data processing tasks. The product enable business users to rapidly build an intelligent automation layer to process data, documents, emails, web sites, and systems by coordinating people, bots, and AI. It can be used to automate tasks such as, scanning and generating documents & spreadsheets, automated response to triggers, and collection of data; connect to systems to push and pull data and to create custom integrations with APIs and SFTP; and to automate cognitive tasks with machine learning. Catalytic Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in Chicago, Illinois with an additional office in Naperville, Illinois.

Rotation Medical

Series B in 2016
Rotation Medical Inc. specializes in the development of a minimally invasive rotator cuff implant system aimed at treating rotator cuff disease. The company's innovative implant consists of a collagen scaffold designed to be affixed to damaged rotator cuff tendons, providing effective management and protection for tendon injuries. This system offers a surgical solution for patients with small rotator cuff tears and serves as an additional protective layer for larger tears. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, Rotation Medical was previously known as Denali Medical Inc. and rebranded in March 2010. As of December 2017, the company operates as a subsidiary of Smith & Nephew plc.

Neuehealth

Series A in 2016
NeueHealth is a health care service platform that focuses on improving patient experiences and outcomes through a combination of technology and local healthcare resources. It operates 61 affiliated primary care clinics that deliver both virtual and in-person clinical care to nearly 75,000 unique patients. NeueHealth is part of Bright Health Group, which also offers Medicare and commercial health plan products to approximately 623,000 consumers across 14 states. The company aims to reduce healthcare costs while enhancing access and quality of care by aligning the interests of consumers, providers, and payers. Founded in 2015 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, NeueHealth leverages intelligent technology to connect users with healthcare services and providers effectively.

Sprout Social

Series C in 2016
Sprout Social, Inc. is a provider of a web-based social media management tool that operates globally, including in the Americas, EMEA, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers a cloud-based platform that integrates social messaging, data, and workflows, facilitating various functions such as social engagement, publishing, reporting, analytics, and reputation management. Its tools are designed to support a wide array of use cases within organizations, including marketing, customer service, public relations, and community management. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Sprout Social serves approximately 23,000 customers, ranging from small and medium-sized businesses to large enterprises, as well as government, nonprofit, and educational institutions. The company also provides professional services, including consulting and training, to enhance user experience and maximize the effectiveness of its platform.

Millendo Therapeutics

Series B in 2016
Atterocor, Inc. focuses on research and development of therapeutics for adrenal disease. Atterocor, Inc. was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Uptake

Series B in 2015
Uptake Technologies, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in developing a predictive analytics platform aimed at various industries, including healthcare, insurance, locomotives, construction, and manufacturing. Founded in July 2014 by Brad Keywell and Eric Lefkofsky, Uptake's platform analyzes sensor data to predict and prevent failures, identify hidden profits, and uncover new business opportunities. The technology facilitates equipment monitoring, diagnostic troubleshooting, event prediction, and task management, which collectively enhance operational efficiency and uptime. By transforming data into actionable insights, Uptake aims to help its clients improve reliability, productivity, safety, and security across their operations.

Cardionomic

Series A in 2015
Cardionomic, Inc. develops a catheter-based medical device aimed at treating acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) through neuromodulation. This innovative technology electrically stimulates cardiac nerves to enhance the heart's pumping action, which is crucial for improving cardiac output, renal blood flow, urine production, and pharmacological tolerance. The device is inserted into the right pulmonary artery via the internal jugular vein and selectively stimulates autonomic nerves that control ventricular contractility without altering heart rate. By targeting the root cause of ADHF, Cardionomic's therapy not only increases contractility but also leads to reductions in plasma norepinephrine and B-type natriuretic peptide, both of which are biomarkers of chronic heart failure. Established in 2007 and headquartered in New Brighton, Minnesota, Cardionomic aims to enhance patient outcomes in acute heart failure management.

Code42

Series B in 2015
Code42 Software, Inc. is an enterprise SaaS provider specializing in cloud endpoint data protection and security solutions for businesses and educational institutions. The company offers several key products, including Code42 CrashPlan, which provides continuous backup of distributed end-user data, and Code42 Next-Gen DLP, a data loss protection solution designed for resource-constrained security and IT teams. Additionally, Code42's Incydr solution safeguards intellectual property, source code, and trade secrets while enabling compliance with regulatory requirements. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Code42 has built a reputation for helping over 50,000 organizations globally protect their data without compromising collaboration among employees. The company also has a strategic partnership with Exabeam and maintains a presence in Amersham, United Kingdom.

Green Chef

Series A in 2015
Green Chef Corporation offers organic ingredients for cooking healthy and flavorful meals in the Western and Central United States. It delivers its products primarily to Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming, as well as to small areas of Arkansas, Illinois, North Dakota, and Oregon. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Denver, Colorado. As of March 31, 2018, Green Chef Corporation operates as a subsidiary of Grocery Delivery E-Services USA INC.

Raise

Series B in 2015
Raise is a leading digital prepaid and retail payment platform where consumers save money on every purchase at over 4,000 brands and earn rewards with Raise Pay. As a digital partner to more than 600+ national brands, Raise offers an innovative way for retailers to increase brand loyalty, engagement, and retention by adding value for their core consumers. Since 2013, Raise has saved its millions of members more than $200 million and received $147 million in funding from leading investors including Accel, PayPal, Bessemer Venture Partners, and New Enterprise Associates. Raise is available on both iOS and Android or at raise.com

Upwork

Venture Round in 2014
Upwork Global Inc. operates an online platform for companies to hire and work with independent professionals. It provides Upwork Enterprise, a freelancer management system that enables companies to access qualified independent talent. The company was formerly known as Elance-oDesk, Inc. and changed its name to Upwork Global Inc. in May 2015. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Mountain View, California with additional offices in San Francisco, California; Chicago, Illinois; and Oslo, Norway. Upwork Global Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Upwork Inc.

Rotation Medical

Series B in 2014
Rotation Medical Inc. specializes in the development of a minimally invasive rotator cuff implant system aimed at treating rotator cuff disease. The company's innovative implant consists of a collagen scaffold designed to be affixed to damaged rotator cuff tendons, providing effective management and protection for tendon injuries. This system offers a surgical solution for patients with small rotator cuff tears and serves as an additional protective layer for larger tears. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, Rotation Medical was previously known as Denali Medical Inc. and rebranded in March 2010. As of December 2017, the company operates as a subsidiary of Smith & Nephew plc.

Sprout Social

Series B in 2014
Sprout Social, Inc. is a provider of a web-based social media management tool that operates globally, including in the Americas, EMEA, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers a cloud-based platform that integrates social messaging, data, and workflows, facilitating various functions such as social engagement, publishing, reporting, analytics, and reputation management. Its tools are designed to support a wide array of use cases within organizations, including marketing, customer service, public relations, and community management. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Sprout Social serves approximately 23,000 customers, ranging from small and medium-sized businesses to large enterprises, as well as government, nonprofit, and educational institutions. The company also provides professional services, including consulting and training, to enhance user experience and maximize the effectiveness of its platform.

Sprout Social

Series B in 2014
Sprout Social, Inc. is a provider of a web-based social media management tool that operates globally, including in the Americas, EMEA, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers a cloud-based platform that integrates social messaging, data, and workflows, facilitating various functions such as social engagement, publishing, reporting, analytics, and reputation management. Its tools are designed to support a wide array of use cases within organizations, including marketing, customer service, public relations, and community management. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Sprout Social serves approximately 23,000 customers, ranging from small and medium-sized businesses to large enterprises, as well as government, nonprofit, and educational institutions. The company also provides professional services, including consulting and training, to enhance user experience and maximize the effectiveness of its platform.

Hatch Loyalty

Series B in 2013
Hatch Loyalty is a simple, adaptable platform designed to help retailers and brands build stronger relationships with their customers. More than a loyalty company, Hatch makes insights actionable, enabling a more personalized and meaningful customer experience for retailers of all sizes. The world’s largest retailers and brands have access to the Hatch platform’s full configurability, while small- to medium-sized businesses can access Hatch’s off-the-shelf marketing solution, Belly, which is already an industry-leading solution. Hatch Loyalty is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and received funding from Andreessen Horowitz, Lightbank, NEA, and DAG Ventures.

BellyCard

Series B in 2013
They are thrilled to announce our new company name: Hatch Loyalty. They believe Hatch represents the evolution, growth and innovation of our company. Belly will continue to thrive as our small business product and support our company mission to empower retailers to build more meaningful relationships with their customers.

Cleversafe

Series D in 2013
Cleversafe, Inc. develops Web-scale storage solutions. It offers an enterprise storage solution that enables businesses to store, manage, and access data at petabyte scale and more. The company provides content repository, Storage-as-a-Service, enterprise collaboration, backup, and archive solutions. It serves financial service and insurance, health care and life science, media and entertainment, oil and gas, service provider, and government markets worldwide. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. As of November 6, 2015, Cleversafe, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of International Business Machines Corporation.

CVRx

Series F in 2013
CVRx is a medical device company that develops implantable technology for the treatment of high blood pressure. Its products include Rheos implantable pulse generator that provides control and delivery of the activation energy; and Rheos carotid sinus leads, which conducts activation energy from the Rheos implantable pulse generator to the left and right carotid arteries. The company also offers a Rheos programmer system that communicates with the Rheos pulse generator. CVRx was founded in 2001 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Bravo Health

Series A in 2012
Bravo Health, Inc. provides managed care services. It offers Medicare advantage options to allow members to choose the right plan for them; and special needs plans for those who are receiving institutional care, who have chronic health conditions, or who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid benefits. The company also provides private fee-for-service plans, which provide members the freedom to determine from whom they receive their health care; and part D prescription plans for those who only need coverage for their medications. It offers its plans to members in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, D.C., California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and West Virginia. Bravo Health, Inc. was formerly known as Elder Health, Inc. The company was founded in 1996 and is based in Baltimore, Maryland.

Apnex Medical

Venture Round in 2012
Apnex Medical, Inc. manufactures and markets medical devices such as implants for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. Apnex Medical, Inc. was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Braintree

Series B in 2012
Braintree's payment platform provides all the tools online and mobile businesses need to accept payments. Providing the global commerce tools people need to build and grow businesses, Braintree’s global platform powers payments for thousands of online and mobile commerce innovators including Airbnb, Uber, GitHub, Facebook and Pinterest. Merchants in more than 40 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia can accept, split, and enable payments in more than 130 currencies. Braintree’s SDK powers PayPal, including PayPal One Touch™, Venmo, Apple Pay, Android Pay, credit/debit cards, and Bitcoin across any device. Braintree was acquired by PayPal in 2013.

SAY Media

Venture Round in 2012
Say Media, Inc. is a digital publishing company that offers a comprehensive platform for creating, distributing, and monetizing online content. Central to its services is the Tempest content management system, which aids independent content creators in building engaged communities around various consumer interests, including style, living, food, and technology. The company also provides innovative advertising solutions, such as AdFrames, which enhance reader engagement, and Portable Creative, which allows advertisers to utilize AdFrames across different platforms. With a global reach exceeding 400 million people, Say Media delivers effective ways for brands to connect with targeted audiences. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company has additional offices in New York, Chicago, London, Toronto, and Portland. Say Media became a subsidiary of TheMaven, Inc. in December 2018.

BenchPrep

Series B in 2012
BenchPrep offers a learner success platform to improve engagement and outcomes for learners around the globe. A recognized expert in learner success, BenchPrep partners with organizations that administer certification, credentialing, test prep, and continuing education programs to deliver customized enterprise SaaS solutions. Many of the world’s largest assessment companies use BenchPrep's platform to provide a personalized, omni-channel learning experience to their own users within a single ecosystem. By leveraging the power of technology, data, UX expertise, and innovative instructional design, BenchPrep has helped to make learning more effective, efficient, and enjoyable for more than 3 million learners worldwide.

EVENTup

Seed Round in 2012
Eventup, Inc. provides online marketplace for booking venues for events. The company offers venues that include homes, apartments, condos, lofts, hotels, boats, yachts, galleries/museums, and other spaces for various events, such as weddings, parties, concerts, gatherings, and corporate celebrations. Eventup, Inc. was founded in 2011 and is based in Santa Monica, California. It has operations in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Miami, Boston, Atlanta, and Washington, D.C. As of June 28, 2018, Eventup, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Gather Technologies, Inc.

Relievant Medsystems

Series D in 2012
Relievant Medsystems, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing innovative treatments for chronic axial low back pain. The company's primary offering is the Intracept procedure, which targets the basivertebral nerve to relieve vertebrogenic low back pain through a minimally invasive approach. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with an additional development and operations office in Sunnyvale, California, Relievant aims to provide low-risk therapeutic options that enhance the quality of life for patients suffering from this prevalent condition.

Apnex Medical

Series C in 2012
Apnex Medical, Inc. manufactures and markets medical devices such as implants for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. Apnex Medical, Inc. was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Upwork

Venture Round in 2012
Upwork Global Inc. operates an online platform for companies to hire and work with independent professionals. It provides Upwork Enterprise, a freelancer management system that enables companies to access qualified independent talent. The company was formerly known as Elance-oDesk, Inc. and changed its name to Upwork Global Inc. in May 2015. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Mountain View, California with additional offices in San Francisco, California; Chicago, Illinois; and Oslo, Norway. Upwork Global Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Upwork Inc.

BridgePoint Medical

Series C in 2011
BridgePoint Medical, a private company with headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is focused on developing innovative and proprietary technology in the field of interventional cardiology for access to and treatment of chronic total occlusions.

Groupon

Venture Round in 2011
Groupon operates online local commerce marketplaces that connect merchants and consumers by offering discounted goods and services in North America and internationally. The platform features a wide array of deals across various categories, including health and beauty, food and drink, home and garden, automotive services, and travel packages such as hotel and airfare deals. Groupon also offers a selection of products, including electronics, clothing, and household items. Consumers can access these deals through websites, mobile applications, emails, and social media, allowing for easy browsing and purchasing. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Chicago, Groupon enables merchants to create customizable deal campaigns and provides tools for payment processing and point-of-sale solutions, enhancing their market reach.

Sprout Social

Venture Round in 2011
Sprout Social, Inc. is a provider of a web-based social media management tool that operates globally, including in the Americas, EMEA, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers a cloud-based platform that integrates social messaging, data, and workflows, facilitating various functions such as social engagement, publishing, reporting, analytics, and reputation management. Its tools are designed to support a wide array of use cases within organizations, including marketing, customer service, public relations, and community management. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Sprout Social serves approximately 23,000 customers, ranging from small and medium-sized businesses to large enterprises, as well as government, nonprofit, and educational institutions. The company also provides professional services, including consulting and training, to enhance user experience and maximize the effectiveness of its platform.

Cleversafe

Series C in 2010
Cleversafe, Inc. develops Web-scale storage solutions. It offers an enterprise storage solution that enables businesses to store, manage, and access data at petabyte scale and more. The company provides content repository, Storage-as-a-Service, enterprise collaboration, backup, and archive solutions. It serves financial service and insurance, health care and life science, media and entertainment, oil and gas, service provider, and government markets worldwide. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. As of November 6, 2015, Cleversafe, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of International Business Machines Corporation.

Anulex Technologies

Series E in 2010
Anulex Technologies focus on developing proprietary medical technology to repair and seal the soft tissue of the spine (anulus) for patients undergoing a surgical procedure to remove a herniated disc (discectomy).

Groupon

Series C in 2010
Groupon operates online local commerce marketplaces that connect merchants and consumers by offering discounted goods and services in North America and internationally. The platform features a wide array of deals across various categories, including health and beauty, food and drink, home and garden, automotive services, and travel packages such as hotel and airfare deals. Groupon also offers a selection of products, including electronics, clothing, and household items. Consumers can access these deals through websites, mobile applications, emails, and social media, allowing for easy browsing and purchasing. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Chicago, Groupon enables merchants to create customizable deal campaigns and provides tools for payment processing and point-of-sale solutions, enhancing their market reach.

Apnex Medical

Series B in 2009
Apnex Medical, Inc. manufactures and markets medical devices such as implants for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. Apnex Medical, Inc. was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Groupon

Series B in 2009
Groupon operates online local commerce marketplaces that connect merchants and consumers by offering discounted goods and services in North America and internationally. The platform features a wide array of deals across various categories, including health and beauty, food and drink, home and garden, automotive services, and travel packages such as hotel and airfare deals. Groupon also offers a selection of products, including electronics, clothing, and household items. Consumers can access these deals through websites, mobile applications, emails, and social media, allowing for easy browsing and purchasing. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Chicago, Groupon enables merchants to create customizable deal campaigns and provides tools for payment processing and point-of-sale solutions, enhancing their market reach.

BridgePoint Medical

Venture Round in 2009
BridgePoint Medical, a private company with headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is focused on developing innovative and proprietary technology in the field of interventional cardiology for access to and treatment of chronic total occlusions.

Anulex Technologies

Series D in 2009
Anulex Technologies focus on developing proprietary medical technology to repair and seal the soft tissue of the spine (anulus) for patients undergoing a surgical procedure to remove a herniated disc (discectomy).

CVRx

Series E in 2008
CVRx is a medical device company that develops implantable technology for the treatment of high blood pressure. Its products include Rheos implantable pulse generator that provides control and delivery of the activation energy; and Rheos carotid sinus leads, which conducts activation energy from the Rheos implantable pulse generator to the left and right carotid arteries. The company also offers a Rheos programmer system that communicates with the Rheos pulse generator. CVRx was founded in 2001 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The Point

Series A in 2008
The Point is a website for organizing group actions. Its goal is to help people congregate around the issues they care about and combine forces to make things happen. Participants take action to solve their problem, but only once a critical mass of people have committed such that the combined force will "tip" the issue. The Point helps you know in advance whether your participation will make a difference. The company changed its name and focus in 2009 and became Groupon.

Groupon

Series A in 2008
Groupon operates online local commerce marketplaces that connect merchants and consumers by offering discounted goods and services in North America and internationally. The platform features a wide array of deals across various categories, including health and beauty, food and drink, home and garden, automotive services, and travel packages such as hotel and airfare deals. Groupon also offers a selection of products, including electronics, clothing, and household items. Consumers can access these deals through websites, mobile applications, emails, and social media, allowing for easy browsing and purchasing. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Chicago, Groupon enables merchants to create customizable deal campaigns and provides tools for payment processing and point-of-sale solutions, enhancing their market reach.

SunEdison

Post in 2008
SunEdison is your trusted partner for innovative, intelligent energy solutions around the globe. We have built our business by putting our customers first, and focusing on addressing each customer's unique solar energy needs. Through our integrated service approach, we partner with you, help you navigate your way through the solar landscape and offer uniquely tailored solutions and flexible financing.

Cleversafe

Series C in 2007
Cleversafe, Inc. develops Web-scale storage solutions. It offers an enterprise storage solution that enables businesses to store, manage, and access data at petabyte scale and more. The company provides content repository, Storage-as-a-Service, enterprise collaboration, backup, and archive solutions. It serves financial service and insurance, health care and life science, media and entertainment, oil and gas, service provider, and government markets worldwide. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. As of November 6, 2015, Cleversafe, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of International Business Machines Corporation.

Apnex Medical

Series A in 2007
Apnex Medical, Inc. manufactures and markets medical devices such as implants for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. Apnex Medical, Inc. was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

CVRx

Series D in 2007
CVRx is a medical device company that develops implantable technology for the treatment of high blood pressure. Its products include Rheos implantable pulse generator that provides control and delivery of the activation energy; and Rheos carotid sinus leads, which conducts activation energy from the Rheos implantable pulse generator to the left and right carotid arteries. The company also offers a Rheos programmer system that communicates with the Rheos pulse generator. CVRx was founded in 2001 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

BridgePoint Medical

Series B in 2007
BridgePoint Medical, a private company with headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is focused on developing innovative and proprietary technology in the field of interventional cardiology for access to and treatment of chronic total occlusions.

Cleversafe

Series B in 2007
Cleversafe, Inc. develops Web-scale storage solutions. It offers an enterprise storage solution that enables businesses to store, manage, and access data at petabyte scale and more. The company provides content repository, Storage-as-a-Service, enterprise collaboration, backup, and archive solutions. It serves financial service and insurance, health care and life science, media and entertainment, oil and gas, service provider, and government markets worldwide. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. As of November 6, 2015, Cleversafe, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of International Business Machines Corporation.

U4EA Wireless

Series C in 2006
U4EA Wireless, provides WiFi mobility solutions and networking protocol software for the wired and wireless communications market. It offers GateD, a routing and switching software; and wireless controller switching software, for WPA. The company also provides professional services, such as porting, integration, testing, feature acceleration, and product consultation. NextHop offers its products and services to mobile enterprise and carrier equipment manufacturers. It has locations in Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Bangalore, India. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. The company also has sales offices in Acton, Massachusetts; Beijing, China; Oxford, the United Kingdom; and Taipei, Taiwan.

PolyServe

Series E in 2006
As of March 2007, PolyServe, Inc. was acquired by Hewlett-Packard Co. PolyServe, Inc. provides software that consolidates servers and storage into manageable, scalable, and available database and file serving utilities. It offers Database Utility for SQL server consolidation, Oracle, Oracle RAC, and DB2; File Serving Utility for high performance scalable NAS, Windows file and print, Web and application clusters, and Oracle. The company's products are distributed through a network of international distributors and direct sales force. The company has strategic partnerships with HP, Microsoft, IBM, Dell, and Novell. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon with additional offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Minneapolis, New York, Washington, District of Columbia, San Francisco, and London.

Echo Global Logistics

Series D in 2006
Echo Global Logistics is a leading provider of technology-enabled business process outsourcing, serving the transportation and logistics needs of their clients. Their proprietary web-based technology, dedicated service teams and robust procurement power enables their clients to see significant transportation savings while receiving best-in-class service.

Anulex Technologies

Series C in 2006
Anulex Technologies focus on developing proprietary medical technology to repair and seal the soft tissue of the spine (anulus) for patients undergoing a surgical procedure to remove a herniated disc (discectomy).

BridgePoint Medical

Series A in 2006
BridgePoint Medical, a private company with headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is focused on developing innovative and proprietary technology in the field of interventional cardiology for access to and treatment of chronic total occlusions.

Inteliquent

Series C in 2006
Inteliquent is a provider of network-based voice and messaging services aimed at wireless carriers, cable companies, competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs), and broadband service providers. The company operates an extensive tandem network that enhances the reliability of the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) through tandem switch diversity and offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional tandem networks. Inteliquent's services include local transit, long-distance, switched access, international voice, direct inward dialing, and toll-free services, all delivered via an all-IP network. This infrastructure not only facilitates market entry for service providers but also supports the growth of their existing operations by reducing competitive tensions among carriers.

Cassatt

Series D in 2006
Cassatt Corporation provides software solutions and technologies for operating green data centers. It offers Active Response software product line, which is based on Active Power Management technology that pools physical and virtual server resources for efficient utilization and uses policy-driven controls to off and on servers when needed. The company provides Cassatt Active Response products in four editions for increasing energy efficiency; application resiliency; high application availability; server workload management in production environments; and optimal control of data center resources throughout an organization and across multiple geographies. It also offers server consolidation, virtualization control, J2EE/SOA optimization, IT operations efficiency, capacity on demand, and utility computing solutions. In addition, the company offers Active Power Management Assessment to produce an Active Power Management pilot/deployment architecture and a TCO strategy; Active Power Management Validation, which helps to define and assess broader requirements/goals for deployment and validates the product's capability; Active Power Management QuickStart, which includes installation and deployment consultation, on-site education, and a workshop tailored to specific environments; Active Power Management Deployment Office, which provides project planning, best practices, and Active Power Management implementation guidance through an on-site team; and Active Power Management Deployment Services, which Focuses on supporting needs for Active Power Management deployment on a time and materials basis. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in San Jose, California with additional offices in New York; Washington, the District of Columbia; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Mendota Heights, Minnesota; Chicago, Illinois; and London. As of June 2, 2009, Cassatt Corporation operates as a subsidiary of CA, Inc.

Scalix

Series B in 2006
Scalix has created the industry's most powerful email and calendaring platform on Linux. Scalix offers rich functionality on a highly reliable and scalable platform that significantly reduces cost of ownership. Based on an open systems architecture, Scalix's next-generation messaging platform is based on a proven technology foundation, HP OpenMail, which Scalix licensed from Hewlett-Packard. Scalix's veteran team has helped pioneer the world's best messaging systems at IBM, Lotus, Microsoft, cc:Mail, and Hewlett-Packard. The privately held company is backed by Mayfield, New Enterprise Associates and Mohr Davidow Ventures and is headquartered in San Mateo, Calif., with offices in New York, Chicago, United Kingdom and Germany.

Visual Edge Technology

Debt Financing in 2005
Visual Edge Technology is a Holding Company whose charter is to acquire Print Technology and Managed IT Service companies called Operating Companies (OpCo’s). Visual Edge Technology adds value for the local business community and the national client-base. Ideal candidates are leading technology and office solution-based companies that deliver outstanding business technology, service, and support to their local markets. VET looks for strong local leadership teams that have the potential to carry the Visual Edge Technology vision and mission on an on-going basis to the local business community. Visual Edge Technology leverages local success and adds efficiencies through corporate administration to increase the market share and profitability of each local company. OpCo’s remain involved in the local business community and gain national reach to a wide array of office technology solutions.

U4EA Wireless

Series B in 2005
U4EA Wireless, provides WiFi mobility solutions and networking protocol software for the wired and wireless communications market. It offers GateD, a routing and switching software; and wireless controller switching software, for WPA. The company also provides professional services, such as porting, integration, testing, feature acceleration, and product consultation. NextHop offers its products and services to mobile enterprise and carrier equipment manufacturers. It has locations in Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Bangalore, India. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. The company also has sales offices in Acton, Massachusetts; Beijing, China; Oxford, the United Kingdom; and Taipei, Taiwan.

Prospex Medical

Seed Round in 2005
Prospex Medical, now dormant, was a medical device incubator focused on innovating and incubating novel medical technologies. With an emphasis on regulated medical devices and non-regulated (quasi-consumer) medical products, Prospex Medical explored a wide variety of opportunities in the health care market. Through a process of market identification, clinical and technical research, physician collaboration, intellectual property generation, and proof of concept, Prospex Medical successfully created and spun-out two companies: BridgePoint Medical (www.bridgepointmedical.com) and Apnex Medical (www.apnexmedical.com).

Informance International

Series B in 2005
Informance International, Inc. provides enterprise manufacturing intelligence solutions to the manufacturers in the United States and internationally. The company offers Enterprise Solution, a strategic decision support system for corporate supply chain and manufacturing executives to discover, analyze, and act on opportunities that affect their plant network; Discrete Manufacturing Module that enables the plant staff to address improvement opportunities in their discrete manufacturing processes; Process Manufacturing Module, which targets the continuous portion of the manufacturing process; and Enterprise Synchronizer, a Web services-based platform for systems, application, and technology integration. The company was formerly known as FactoryWare, Inc. and changed its name to Informance International, Inc. in December 2005. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. As of April 29, 2010, Informance International, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Solarsoft Business Systems Limited.

InnerWorkings

Venture Round in 2005
InnerWorkings, Inc. (Nasdaq: INWK) is a leading provider of global print management and promotional solutions to corporate clients across a wide range of industries. With proprietary technology, an extensive supplier network and deep domain expertise, the Company procures, manages and delivers printed materials and promotional products as part of a comprehensive outsourced enterprise solution. The Company also owns and operates the online business printing site, Inkchaser.com. InnerWorkings is based in Chicago, IL with 35 offices in North America, South America and Europe.

U4EA Wireless

Venture Round in 2004
U4EA Wireless, provides WiFi mobility solutions and networking protocol software for the wired and wireless communications market. It offers GateD, a routing and switching software; and wireless controller switching software, for WPA. The company also provides professional services, such as porting, integration, testing, feature acceleration, and product consultation. NextHop offers its products and services to mobile enterprise and carrier equipment manufacturers. It has locations in Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Bangalore, India. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. The company also has sales offices in Acton, Massachusetts; Beijing, China; Oxford, the United Kingdom; and Taipei, Taiwan.

PolyServe

Series D in 2004
As of March 2007, PolyServe, Inc. was acquired by Hewlett-Packard Co. PolyServe, Inc. provides software that consolidates servers and storage into manageable, scalable, and available database and file serving utilities. It offers Database Utility for SQL server consolidation, Oracle, Oracle RAC, and DB2; File Serving Utility for high performance scalable NAS, Windows file and print, Web and application clusters, and Oracle. The company's products are distributed through a network of international distributors and direct sales force. The company has strategic partnerships with HP, Microsoft, IBM, Dell, and Novell. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon with additional offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Minneapolis, New York, Washington, District of Columbia, San Francisco, and London.

Upwork

Series E in 2004
Upwork Global Inc. operates an online platform for companies to hire and work with independent professionals. It provides Upwork Enterprise, a freelancer management system that enables companies to access qualified independent talent. The company was formerly known as Elance-oDesk, Inc. and changed its name to Upwork Global Inc. in May 2015. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Mountain View, California with additional offices in San Francisco, California; Chicago, Illinois; and Oslo, Norway. Upwork Global Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Upwork Inc.

MusicNow

Venture Round in 2003
MusicNow is an online digital music service that enables users to browse, discover, and download tracks through a subscription-based model. Founded by Chris Gladwin in 1999 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, MusicNow focuses on providing a personalized music experience, allowing customers to access a customized library. In November 2005, the company was acquired by AOL, which subsequently rebranded it as the AOLMusicNow product.

Scalix

Series A in 2003
Scalix has created the industry's most powerful email and calendaring platform on Linux. Scalix offers rich functionality on a highly reliable and scalable platform that significantly reduces cost of ownership. Based on an open systems architecture, Scalix's next-generation messaging platform is based on a proven technology foundation, HP OpenMail, which Scalix licensed from Hewlett-Packard. Scalix's veteran team has helped pioneer the world's best messaging systems at IBM, Lotus, Microsoft, cc:Mail, and Hewlett-Packard. The privately held company is backed by Mayfield, New Enterprise Associates and Mohr Davidow Ventures and is headquartered in San Mateo, Calif., with offices in New York, Chicago, United Kingdom and Germany.

Upwork

Venture Round in 2003
Upwork Global Inc. operates an online platform for companies to hire and work with independent professionals. It provides Upwork Enterprise, a freelancer management system that enables companies to access qualified independent talent. The company was formerly known as Elance-oDesk, Inc. and changed its name to Upwork Global Inc. in May 2015. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Mountain View, California with additional offices in San Francisco, California; Chicago, Illinois; and Oslo, Norway. Upwork Global Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Upwork Inc.

MusicNow

Series C in 2002
MusicNow is an online digital music service that enables users to browse, discover, and download tracks through a subscription-based model. Founded by Chris Gladwin in 1999 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, MusicNow focuses on providing a personalized music experience, allowing customers to access a customized library. In November 2005, the company was acquired by AOL, which subsequently rebranded it as the AOLMusicNow product.

U4EA Wireless

Series A in 2002
U4EA Wireless, provides WiFi mobility solutions and networking protocol software for the wired and wireless communications market. It offers GateD, a routing and switching software; and wireless controller switching software, for WPA. The company also provides professional services, such as porting, integration, testing, feature acceleration, and product consultation. NextHop offers its products and services to mobile enterprise and carrier equipment manufacturers. It has locations in Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Bangalore, India. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. The company also has sales offices in Acton, Massachusetts; Beijing, China; Oxford, the United Kingdom; and Taipei, Taiwan.

MusicNow

Venture Round in 2001
MusicNow is an online digital music service that enables users to browse, discover, and download tracks through a subscription-based model. Founded by Chris Gladwin in 1999 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, MusicNow focuses on providing a personalized music experience, allowing customers to access a customized library. In November 2005, the company was acquired by AOL, which subsequently rebranded it as the AOLMusicNow product.

PolyServe

Series B in 2001
As of March 2007, PolyServe, Inc. was acquired by Hewlett-Packard Co. PolyServe, Inc. provides software that consolidates servers and storage into manageable, scalable, and available database and file serving utilities. It offers Database Utility for SQL server consolidation, Oracle, Oracle RAC, and DB2; File Serving Utility for high performance scalable NAS, Windows file and print, Web and application clusters, and Oracle. The company's products are distributed through a network of international distributors and direct sales force. The company has strategic partnerships with HP, Microsoft, IBM, Dell, and Novell. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon with additional offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Minneapolis, New York, Washington, District of Columbia, San Francisco, and London.