New Enterprise Associates

New Enterprise Associates, Inc. is a global venture capital and private equity firm based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 1977. The firm specializes in investments across various stages of company development, from seed and startup to later-stage growth and public investments. With over $19 billion in cumulative committed capital, NEA focuses on technology and healthcare sectors, particularly in areas such as consumer internet, financial technology, software, healthcare services, life sciences, and energy technology. The firm also invests in semiconductor companies and alternative energy initiatives in India. NEA has a proven track record, with more than 210 portfolio company IPOs and over 360 acquisitions. The firm's investment strategy encompasses a global perspective, targeting opportunities in North America, Asia, and South America, and typically involves investments ranging from $0.05 million to $20 million.

Michael Albert

Associate

Kate Barrett

Partner, Communications

Peter Barris

Chairman

Forest Baskett

General Partner

Ali Behbahani

General Partner

Ron Bernal

Venture Partner

Ann Bordetsky

Partner

Zak Burns

Associate

James Buxton

Principal

Carmen Chang

Partner and Head of Asia

Philip Chopin

Managing Director, NEA UK

Brandon Christie

Principal

Pamela Clark

General Partner

Vanessa Deng

Associate

Chris Doppman

Managing Director, LP Relations

Tony Florence

General Partner

Qiang Fu

Vice President

Robert Garland

Venture Partner

Jonathan Golden

Partner

Jay Graf

Venture Partner

Arjun Jain

Senior Associate

Ronald Kase

General Partner

Patrick Kerins

General Partner

Nick Kline

Partner, LP Relations

David Kramlich

Associate

Liza Landsman

General Partner

Danielle Lay

Principal

Tiffany Le

Senior Associate

Michael Li

Investor

Tiffany Luck

Partner

Mohamad Makhzoumi

General Partner

Ed Mathers

Partner and Board Member

Matthew McAviney

Partner

Robert J. McGovern

Venture Partner

Kemi Odusan

Investor

Jess Ou

Principal

Greg Papadopoulos

Venture Partner

Luke Pappas

Partner

Michele Park

Partner

Arno Penzias

Venture Partner

Justine Potemkin

Investor

Scott Sandell

Managing General Partner

Tim Schaller

CFO

Andrew Schoen

Partner

Brooke Seawell

Venture Partner - Menlo Park

Alex Sharata

Associate

Peter Sonsini

General Partner

Brad Thawley

Partner, Limited Partner Relations

Blake Wu

Partner

Lulu Xu

Principal

Edison Zhang

Associate

J.C. Lopez MD

Principal on NEA's Healthcare Team

Past deals in Texas

Burrow

Series C in 2021
Burrow, Inc. is a furniture design and manufacturing company based in New York, founded in 2016. It specializes in creating luxury furniture for homes, offering a diverse range of products including sofas, sectionals, sleepers, loveseats, armchairs, and ottomans, as well as tables, rugs, and various accessories like pillows and throws. The furniture is handcrafted from sustainably-sourced hardwood and features non-toxic, scratch- and stain-resistant fabrics. Burrow sells its products through physical showrooms located in several states, including Washington, Massachusetts, Texas, and California, as well as online. The company also operates a manufacturing facility in Mexico City, Mexico.

Bestow

Series C in 2020
Bestow Inc. is a digital insurance company based in Dallas, Texas, that specializes in providing accessible life insurance services. Founded in 2016, Bestow utilizes data-driven technology and algorithmic underwriting to evaluate risks and streamline the insurance process. The company caters primarily to individuals and busy families, allowing them to obtain affordable life insurance policies quickly and conveniently through a fully digital platform. Customers can complete their applications in minutes without the need for agents, lengthy forms, or medical exams. Additionally, Bestow offers APIs that enable partners to integrate life insurance coverage into their own services, broadening the market reach of their products.

Bestow

Series B in 2020
Bestow Inc. is a digital insurance company based in Dallas, Texas, that specializes in providing accessible life insurance services. Founded in 2016, Bestow utilizes data-driven technology and algorithmic underwriting to evaluate risks and streamline the insurance process. The company caters primarily to individuals and busy families, allowing them to obtain affordable life insurance policies quickly and conveniently through a fully digital platform. Customers can complete their applications in minutes without the need for agents, lengthy forms, or medical exams. Additionally, Bestow offers APIs that enable partners to integrate life insurance coverage into their own services, broadening the market reach of their products.

Burrow

Series B in 2019
Burrow, Inc. is a furniture design and manufacturing company based in New York, founded in 2016. It specializes in creating luxury furniture for homes, offering a diverse range of products including sofas, sectionals, sleepers, loveseats, armchairs, and ottomans, as well as tables, rugs, and various accessories like pillows and throws. The furniture is handcrafted from sustainably-sourced hardwood and features non-toxic, scratch- and stain-resistant fabrics. Burrow sells its products through physical showrooms located in several states, including Washington, Massachusetts, Texas, and California, as well as online. The company also operates a manufacturing facility in Mexico City, Mexico.

StreamSets

Series C in 2018
StreamSets, Inc. is a company that specializes in cloud-based DataOps solutions for modern data integration, enabling enterprises to efficiently manage the flow of big, streaming, and traditional data. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, StreamSets provides a range of tools including StreamSets Control Hub for designing and monitoring data pipelines, StreamSets Data Collector for executing data pipelines without manual coding, and StreamSets Transformer for building data transformations across various sources. The platform is designed to enhance operational excellence in managing data in motion, ensuring timely and high-quality data delivery for critical business analysis and decision-making. StreamSets serves a diverse clientele, including enterprises in the United States and internationally, and supports use cases such as data lake and warehouse integration, cloud data storage adoption, and real-time application development. The company also has offices in locations including Sunnyvale, Austin, London, Barcelona, Bengaluru, and Sydney.

Bestow

Series A in 2018
Bestow Inc. is a digital insurance company based in Dallas, Texas, that specializes in providing accessible life insurance services. Founded in 2016, Bestow utilizes data-driven technology and algorithmic underwriting to evaluate risks and streamline the insurance process. The company caters primarily to individuals and busy families, allowing them to obtain affordable life insurance policies quickly and conveniently through a fully digital platform. Customers can complete their applications in minutes without the need for agents, lengthy forms, or medical exams. Additionally, Bestow offers APIs that enable partners to integrate life insurance coverage into their own services, broadening the market reach of their products.

Burrow

Series A in 2018
Burrow, Inc. is a furniture design and manufacturing company based in New York, founded in 2016. It specializes in creating luxury furniture for homes, offering a diverse range of products including sofas, sectionals, sleepers, loveseats, armchairs, and ottomans, as well as tables, rugs, and various accessories like pillows and throws. The furniture is handcrafted from sustainably-sourced hardwood and features non-toxic, scratch- and stain-resistant fabrics. Burrow sells its products through physical showrooms located in several states, including Washington, Massachusetts, Texas, and California, as well as online. The company also operates a manufacturing facility in Mexico City, Mexico.

Radiology Partners

Venture Round in 2018
Radiology Partners Holdings, LLC, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Manhattan Beach, California, operates within the healthcare sector as a radiology practice center. The company is dedicated to transforming the way radiologists deliver services, catering to hospitals, referring physicians, and patients. By focusing on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of radiology services, Radiology Partners aims to improve patient care and support healthcare facilities in meeting their diagnostic needs.

Swirlds

Seed Round in 2017
Swirlds enables developers to build applications that rapidly achieve consensus, resulting in fair, fast, proven and efficient transactions, without any single point of failure. Swirlds is a software platform used to build and run shared worlds - fully distributed applications that harness the power of the cloud without servers.

Bestow

Seed Round in 2017
Bestow Inc. is a digital insurance company based in Dallas, Texas, that specializes in providing accessible life insurance services. Founded in 2016, Bestow utilizes data-driven technology and algorithmic underwriting to evaluate risks and streamline the insurance process. The company caters primarily to individuals and busy families, allowing them to obtain affordable life insurance policies quickly and conveniently through a fully digital platform. Customers can complete their applications in minutes without the need for agents, lengthy forms, or medical exams. Additionally, Bestow offers APIs that enable partners to integrate life insurance coverage into their own services, broadening the market reach of their products.

VividCortex

Series A in 2017
VividCortex, Inc. specializes in Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for database performance monitoring and analysis, focusing on MySQL and other major open-source databases such as PostgreSQL, Amazon Aurora, MongoDB, and Redis. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Northern Virginia, VividCortex provides tools that enhance system performance, team efficiency, and cost savings by offering comprehensive visibility into database behavior. Its platform enables organizations to measure and analyze database workload and query performance using patented algorithms, allowing for proactive resolution of database issues. Industry leaders, including Etsy and GitHub, utilize VividCortex for all-query monitoring and detailed insights across thousands of servers. The company emphasizes a unique approach to database monitoring, distinguishing itself from traditional application performance tools that often lack transparency in the data tier. By delivering specialized tools designed for high-performance, stateful databases, VividCortex helps teams optimize their applications and improve service delivery.

Illumitex

Venture Round in 2017
Illumitex Inc. is a manufacturer based in Austin, Texas, specializing in precision LEDs and LED lighting fixtures. Founded in 2005, the company produces a range of lighting products for horticultural, industrial, and architectural applications. Its offerings include grow lights designed for large growers, vertical farms, and greenhouses, as well as lighting solutions for warehouses, offices, cold storage facilities, and food processing plants. Illumitex's innovative designs focus on enhancing functionality through advanced optics technology, delivering uniform and precise light beams. Their products cater to various settings, including indoor gardening, plant research, and commercial landscapes. Illumitex distributes its lighting solutions through retailers and distributors across the United States.

StreamSets

Series B in 2017
StreamSets, Inc. is a company that specializes in cloud-based DataOps solutions for modern data integration, enabling enterprises to efficiently manage the flow of big, streaming, and traditional data. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, StreamSets provides a range of tools including StreamSets Control Hub for designing and monitoring data pipelines, StreamSets Data Collector for executing data pipelines without manual coding, and StreamSets Transformer for building data transformations across various sources. The platform is designed to enhance operational excellence in managing data in motion, ensuring timely and high-quality data delivery for critical business analysis and decision-making. StreamSets serves a diverse clientele, including enterprises in the United States and internationally, and supports use cases such as data lake and warehouse integration, cloud data storage adoption, and real-time application development. The company also has offices in locations including Sunnyvale, Austin, London, Barcelona, Bengaluru, and Sydney.

Radiology Partners

Venture Round in 2017
Radiology Partners Holdings, LLC, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Manhattan Beach, California, operates within the healthcare sector as a radiology practice center. The company is dedicated to transforming the way radiologists deliver services, catering to hospitals, referring physicians, and patients. By focusing on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of radiology services, Radiology Partners aims to improve patient care and support healthcare facilities in meeting their diagnostic needs.

VividCortex

Series A in 2016
VividCortex, Inc. specializes in Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for database performance monitoring and analysis, focusing on MySQL and other major open-source databases such as PostgreSQL, Amazon Aurora, MongoDB, and Redis. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Northern Virginia, VividCortex provides tools that enhance system performance, team efficiency, and cost savings by offering comprehensive visibility into database behavior. Its platform enables organizations to measure and analyze database workload and query performance using patented algorithms, allowing for proactive resolution of database issues. Industry leaders, including Etsy and GitHub, utilize VividCortex for all-query monitoring and detailed insights across thousands of servers. The company emphasizes a unique approach to database monitoring, distinguishing itself from traditional application performance tools that often lack transparency in the data tier. By delivering specialized tools designed for high-performance, stateful databases, VividCortex helps teams optimize their applications and improve service delivery.

StreamSets

Series A in 2015
StreamSets, Inc. is a company that specializes in cloud-based DataOps solutions for modern data integration, enabling enterprises to efficiently manage the flow of big, streaming, and traditional data. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, StreamSets provides a range of tools including StreamSets Control Hub for designing and monitoring data pipelines, StreamSets Data Collector for executing data pipelines without manual coding, and StreamSets Transformer for building data transformations across various sources. The platform is designed to enhance operational excellence in managing data in motion, ensuring timely and high-quality data delivery for critical business analysis and decision-making. StreamSets serves a diverse clientele, including enterprises in the United States and internationally, and supports use cases such as data lake and warehouse integration, cloud data storage adoption, and real-time application development. The company also has offices in locations including Sunnyvale, Austin, London, Barcelona, Bengaluru, and Sydney.

Illumitex

Series C in 2015
Illumitex Inc. is a manufacturer based in Austin, Texas, specializing in precision LEDs and LED lighting fixtures. Founded in 2005, the company produces a range of lighting products for horticultural, industrial, and architectural applications. Its offerings include grow lights designed for large growers, vertical farms, and greenhouses, as well as lighting solutions for warehouses, offices, cold storage facilities, and food processing plants. Illumitex's innovative designs focus on enhancing functionality through advanced optics technology, delivering uniform and precise light beams. Their products cater to various settings, including indoor gardening, plant research, and commercial landscapes. Illumitex distributes its lighting solutions through retailers and distributors across the United States.

Lattice Engines

Series D in 2015
Lattice Engines, Inc. is a software company that develops SaaS-based predictive applications tailored for marketing and sales organizations. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, Lattice provides a suite of solutions designed to enhance sales and marketing effectiveness. Key offerings include Lattice Atlas, which integrates multiple data sources to build targeted audiences using artificial intelligence, and Lattice for Salesforce, which delivers sales analytics. The company also offers predictive insights for marketing programs through Lattice for Marketo, as well as tools for lead scoring, customer retention, and targeted selling strategies. These applications leverage advanced machine learning to analyze buying signals and improve marketing performance. Lattice has established a strategic partnership with Engagio Inc. and operates additional offices in Austin, Boston, and New York. As of July 2019, it functions as a subsidiary of The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation.

TabbedOut

Series C in 2015
TabbedOut puts you in control of your tab at bars and restaurants. Say goodbye to end-of-night bar lines, and flagging down your server when you’re ready to settle the bill. Never leave your card at the bar again! TabbedOut is easier and more secure than handing over your credit card to a stranger. Open a tab, view the running total, and pay for it instantly (and securely) all from your phone. You can even split your tab among friends, post to Facebook or Twitter to let your friends know where you’re dining, send a positive or negative review of your experience, and get offers sent from your favorite venue straight to your phone. TabbedOut takes the hassle out of dining out for good. We are adding new locations every day, so check in often on the locations screen. Don’t see your favorite bar or restaurant on the list? Let us know! Tweet at or Facebook us at @tabbedout. For merchants: TabbedOut is the premier marketing and analytics platform built exclusively for the hospitality industry and powered by mobile payments. We allow our merchants real time insight into their customers through our proprietary software system that tracks spending habits, product preferences, customer feedback and loyalty rewards. Best of all, TabbedOut allows you, the merchant, to accept mobile payments integrated into your POS system. Finally, POS systems and mobile payments meet customer marketing and rewards in real time. That’s the power of TabbedOut! Free to download and no hidden fees.

Mirna Therapeutics

Series D in 2015
Mirna Therapeutics, Inc. is a discovery-stage biopharmaceutical company that specializes in developing miRNA-directed therapies for human oncology. With a strong focus on research and a deep understanding of microRNA and cancer biology, Mirna is positioned to advance the emerging field of miRNA-based therapeutics. The company boasts a robust intellectual property portfolio that supports its innovative approach to cancer treatment.

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.

U.S. Renal Care

Private Equity Round in 2015
U.S. Renal Care, Inc. is a healthcare service provider that operates a comprehensive network of outpatient, home, and specialty dialysis centers across the United States, serving over 25,000 patients in 335 facilities. Founded in 2000 and based in Plano, Texas, the company specializes in providing both in-center and at-home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis for individuals suffering from chronic kidney failure and end-stage renal disease. U.S. Renal Care also manages dialysis programs in acute settings in partnership with local hospitals. The organization emphasizes collaboration with nephrologists through joint venture partnerships to enhance patient care, while also supporting families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals involved in the treatment of kidney disease. The company has a presence in 32 states, including the Territory of Guam.

Illumitex

Debt Financing in 2014
Illumitex Inc. is a manufacturer based in Austin, Texas, specializing in precision LEDs and LED lighting fixtures. Founded in 2005, the company produces a range of lighting products for horticultural, industrial, and architectural applications. Its offerings include grow lights designed for large growers, vertical farms, and greenhouses, as well as lighting solutions for warehouses, offices, cold storage facilities, and food processing plants. Illumitex's innovative designs focus on enhancing functionality through advanced optics technology, delivering uniform and precise light beams. Their products cater to various settings, including indoor gardening, plant research, and commercial landscapes. Illumitex distributes its lighting solutions through retailers and distributors across the United States.

Lumos Pharma

Series A in 2014
Lumos Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Austin, Texas, dedicated to developing and commercializing therapeutics for severe, rare, and genetic diseases. Its lead candidate, LUM-201, is an oral growth hormone stimulating small molecule currently undergoing Phase 2 clinical trials for pediatric growth hormone deficiency. The company also holds a licensing agreement with Ellipses Pharma Limited to develop and commercialize nanoparticle formulations for oncology indications. Additionally, Lumos Pharma is focused on treating Creatine Transporter Deficiency, leveraging technology from the University of Cincinnati and collaborating with Key Opinion Leaders and the National Institutes of Health. Founded in 2011, Lumos Pharma aims to address unmet medical needs through innovative therapies.

TabbedOut

Series B in 2013
TabbedOut puts you in control of your tab at bars and restaurants. Say goodbye to end-of-night bar lines, and flagging down your server when you’re ready to settle the bill. Never leave your card at the bar again! TabbedOut is easier and more secure than handing over your credit card to a stranger. Open a tab, view the running total, and pay for it instantly (and securely) all from your phone. You can even split your tab among friends, post to Facebook or Twitter to let your friends know where you’re dining, send a positive or negative review of your experience, and get offers sent from your favorite venue straight to your phone. TabbedOut takes the hassle out of dining out for good. We are adding new locations every day, so check in often on the locations screen. Don’t see your favorite bar or restaurant on the list? Let us know! Tweet at or Facebook us at @tabbedout. For merchants: TabbedOut is the premier marketing and analytics platform built exclusively for the hospitality industry and powered by mobile payments. We allow our merchants real time insight into their customers through our proprietary software system that tracks spending habits, product preferences, customer feedback and loyalty rewards. Best of all, TabbedOut allows you, the merchant, to accept mobile payments integrated into your POS system. Finally, POS systems and mobile payments meet customer marketing and rewards in real time. That’s the power of TabbedOut! Free to download and no hidden fees.

Lattice Engines

Series C in 2012
Lattice Engines, Inc. is a software company that develops SaaS-based predictive applications tailored for marketing and sales organizations. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, Lattice provides a suite of solutions designed to enhance sales and marketing effectiveness. Key offerings include Lattice Atlas, which integrates multiple data sources to build targeted audiences using artificial intelligence, and Lattice for Salesforce, which delivers sales analytics. The company also offers predictive insights for marketing programs through Lattice for Marketo, as well as tools for lead scoring, customer retention, and targeted selling strategies. These applications leverage advanced machine learning to analyze buying signals and improve marketing performance. Lattice has established a strategic partnership with Engagio Inc. and operates additional offices in Austin, Boston, and New York. As of July 2019, it functions as a subsidiary of The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation.

Mirna Therapeutics

Series C in 2012
Mirna Therapeutics, Inc. is a discovery-stage biopharmaceutical company that specializes in developing miRNA-directed therapies for human oncology. With a strong focus on research and a deep understanding of microRNA and cancer biology, Mirna is positioned to advance the emerging field of miRNA-based therapeutics. The company boasts a robust intellectual property portfolio that supports its innovative approach to cancer treatment.

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.

Care

Series E in 2012
Care.com is dedicated to enhancing the lives of families and caregivers by facilitating reliable connections between them. The platform serves as a comprehensive marketplace, enabling families to make informed decisions regarding quality care for children, parents, pets, and other loved ones. By providing access to a wide range of caregivers, Care.com aims to be the leading destination for quality care providers, helping them find meaningful employment and career opportunities worldwide. The service has gained rapid popularity among families seeking care solutions, reflecting its commitment to fulfilling the essential human need for caregiving.

Illumitex

Venture Round in 2012
Illumitex Inc. is a manufacturer based in Austin, Texas, specializing in precision LEDs and LED lighting fixtures. Founded in 2005, the company produces a range of lighting products for horticultural, industrial, and architectural applications. Its offerings include grow lights designed for large growers, vertical farms, and greenhouses, as well as lighting solutions for warehouses, offices, cold storage facilities, and food processing plants. Illumitex's innovative designs focus on enhancing functionality through advanced optics technology, delivering uniform and precise light beams. Their products cater to various settings, including indoor gardening, plant research, and commercial landscapes. Illumitex distributes its lighting solutions through retailers and distributors across the United States.

Care

Series D in 2011
Care.com is dedicated to enhancing the lives of families and caregivers by facilitating reliable connections between them. The platform serves as a comprehensive marketplace, enabling families to make informed decisions regarding quality care for children, parents, pets, and other loved ones. By providing access to a wide range of caregivers, Care.com aims to be the leading destination for quality care providers, helping them find meaningful employment and career opportunities worldwide. The service has gained rapid popularity among families seeking care solutions, reflecting its commitment to fulfilling the essential human need for caregiving.

HelioVolt

Private Equity Round in 2011
HelioVolt's FASST process eliminates the expense of slicing photovoltaic circuits and assembling individual solar cells into modules. Its line of integrated platform circuits can be adapted to a range of sizes and shapes and applied to almost any construction material including glass, steel, metal, composites and some polymers. Resultant solar cells are thinner, easier and cheaper to manufacture than silicon panels.

Illumitex

Venture Round in 2011
Illumitex Inc. is a manufacturer based in Austin, Texas, specializing in precision LEDs and LED lighting fixtures. Founded in 2005, the company produces a range of lighting products for horticultural, industrial, and architectural applications. Its offerings include grow lights designed for large growers, vertical farms, and greenhouses, as well as lighting solutions for warehouses, offices, cold storage facilities, and food processing plants. Illumitex's innovative designs focus on enhancing functionality through advanced optics technology, delivering uniform and precise light beams. Their products cater to various settings, including indoor gardening, plant research, and commercial landscapes. Illumitex distributes its lighting solutions through retailers and distributors across the United States.

TabbedOut

Series A in 2011
TabbedOut puts you in control of your tab at bars and restaurants. Say goodbye to end-of-night bar lines, and flagging down your server when you’re ready to settle the bill. Never leave your card at the bar again! TabbedOut is easier and more secure than handing over your credit card to a stranger. Open a tab, view the running total, and pay for it instantly (and securely) all from your phone. You can even split your tab among friends, post to Facebook or Twitter to let your friends know where you’re dining, send a positive or negative review of your experience, and get offers sent from your favorite venue straight to your phone. TabbedOut takes the hassle out of dining out for good. We are adding new locations every day, so check in often on the locations screen. Don’t see your favorite bar or restaurant on the list? Let us know! Tweet at or Facebook us at @tabbedout. For merchants: TabbedOut is the premier marketing and analytics platform built exclusively for the hospitality industry and powered by mobile payments. We allow our merchants real time insight into their customers through our proprietary software system that tracks spending habits, product preferences, customer feedback and loyalty rewards. Best of all, TabbedOut allows you, the merchant, to accept mobile payments integrated into your POS system. Finally, POS systems and mobile payments meet customer marketing and rewards in real time. That’s the power of TabbedOut! Free to download and no hidden fees.

Ketra

Venture Round in 2011
Ketra, a subsidiary of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc., specializes in manufacturing high-performance LED lighting and integrated control systems for both residential and commercial applications. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company offers a comprehensive range of products, including various luminaires, lamps, and control systems, such as keypads and mobile applications. Ketra is recognized for its innovative approach to lighting, providing products that enhance natural light environments and improve user well-being. Its full-stack lighting solutions feature advanced technologies that ensure color stability and uniform intensity, promoting better sleep, productivity, and overall health. By delivering a cohesive system of lighting fixtures, controls, and software, Ketra simplifies installation and offers a versatile lighting solution that meets diverse needs.

TabbedOut

Series A in 2010
TabbedOut puts you in control of your tab at bars and restaurants. Say goodbye to end-of-night bar lines, and flagging down your server when you’re ready to settle the bill. Never leave your card at the bar again! TabbedOut is easier and more secure than handing over your credit card to a stranger. Open a tab, view the running total, and pay for it instantly (and securely) all from your phone. You can even split your tab among friends, post to Facebook or Twitter to let your friends know where you’re dining, send a positive or negative review of your experience, and get offers sent from your favorite venue straight to your phone. TabbedOut takes the hassle out of dining out for good. We are adding new locations every day, so check in often on the locations screen. Don’t see your favorite bar or restaurant on the list? Let us know! Tweet at or Facebook us at @tabbedout. For merchants: TabbedOut is the premier marketing and analytics platform built exclusively for the hospitality industry and powered by mobile payments. We allow our merchants real time insight into their customers through our proprietary software system that tracks spending habits, product preferences, customer feedback and loyalty rewards. Best of all, TabbedOut allows you, the merchant, to accept mobile payments integrated into your POS system. Finally, POS systems and mobile payments meet customer marketing and rewards in real time. That’s the power of TabbedOut! Free to download and no hidden fees.

Care

Series C in 2010
Care.com is dedicated to enhancing the lives of families and caregivers by facilitating reliable connections between them. The platform serves as a comprehensive marketplace, enabling families to make informed decisions regarding quality care for children, parents, pets, and other loved ones. By providing access to a wide range of caregivers, Care.com aims to be the leading destination for quality care providers, helping them find meaningful employment and career opportunities worldwide. The service has gained rapid popularity among families seeking care solutions, reflecting its commitment to fulfilling the essential human need for caregiving.

AstroWatt

Venture Round in 2010
AstroWatt technology reduces the cost of crystalline silicon (c-Si) solar cells by half while meeting market high-efficiency cell requirements.

Repros Therapeutics

Post in 2009
Repros Therapeutics Inc. ® was organized on August 20, 1987. We are a development stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of new drugs to treat hormonal and reproductive system disorders.

Motion Computing

Venture Round in 2008
Motion Computing, based in Austin, Texas, specializes in manufacturing slate tablet PCs tailored for mobile professionals across various sectors, including healthcare, government, and field force automation. The company focuses on enhancing productivity for users on the move through its innovative tablet PCs and accessories, which emphasize security, power, and versatility. Motion Computing is committed to integrating advanced mobile technologies into its products, aiming to meet the evolving needs of its customers. By offering a comprehensive range of solutions that include hardware, software, wireless capabilities, and services, Motion Computing seeks to provide a complete computing experience for professionals who require reliable and efficient mobile technology.

Illumitex

Series B in 2008
Illumitex Inc. is a manufacturer based in Austin, Texas, specializing in precision LEDs and LED lighting fixtures. Founded in 2005, the company produces a range of lighting products for horticultural, industrial, and architectural applications. Its offerings include grow lights designed for large growers, vertical farms, and greenhouses, as well as lighting solutions for warehouses, offices, cold storage facilities, and food processing plants. Illumitex's innovative designs focus on enhancing functionality through advanced optics technology, delivering uniform and precise light beams. Their products cater to various settings, including indoor gardening, plant research, and commercial landscapes. Illumitex distributes its lighting solutions through retailers and distributors across the United States.

SmartTurn

Series A in 2008
SmartTurn offers an on-demand, cloud-based inventory and warehouse management system designed to enhance visibility and control over inventory for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2004 as a division of Navis LLC, SmartTurn addresses the needs of small and medium-sized companies in the global supply chain, providing a solution that is both cost-effective and easy to implement. The platform allows users to monitor inventory quantities, locations, and statuses in real-time, thereby minimizing paperwork errors and optimizing operational efficiency. SmartTurn's system can be accessed through a standard web browser, eliminating the need for extensive IT infrastructure and reducing hidden ownership costs associated with traditional software. The solution supports integration with existing applications like QuickBooks and Great Plains, facilitating seamless inventory management. By automating inventory operations, SmartTurn helps businesses improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction, making it a valuable tool for streamlining logistics and inventory practices. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing pharmaceutical products aimed at treating various human diseases, including those related to immunology, metabolism, cardiology, and ophthalmology. The company's pipeline features several drug candidates, such as LX1031, which has completed Phase II trials for irritable bowel syndrome; LX4211, also in Phase II trials for type 2 diabetes; LX2931, currently undergoing Phase II trials for rheumatoid arthritis; and LX1032, which has completed Phase II trials for carcinoid syndrome symptoms. Additionally, the company is developing LX7101 for glaucoma in preclinical stages and is working on LX9211 for neuropathic pain, along with sotagliflozin for heart failure and type 1 diabetes. Lexicon has formed strategic alliances and collaborations with various pharmaceutical companies and research organizations to enhance its drug discovery and development capabilities.

Luminary Micro

Series C in 2007
Luminary Micro, Inc. designs, markets, and sells ARM Cortex-M3-based microcontrollers for energy, security, and connectivity markets. It offers mixed-signal microcontrollers for motion control, industrial automation, medical, transportation, appliance, and security and access applications. The company also provides evaluation kits, development kits, and reference design kits. It offers stepper motor modules, AC induction motor modules, brushless DC motor modules, brushed DC motor controller modules, serial-to-Ethernet modules, intelligent display modules with PoE and Ethernet, intelligent display modules with landscape display, and 10-pin to 20-pin JTAG adapter modules. The company also provides Stellaris Peripheral Driver Library for controlling the peripherals found on the Stellaris family of ARM Cortex-M3 microcontrollers; Stellaris Graphics Library, a set of graphics primitives and a widget set for creating graphical user interfaces on Stellaris microcontroller-based boards that have a graphical display; Stellaris USB Library, a sub-set of USB functions simplify embedded USB control; Code Samples, a code to use ARM Cortex-M3 platform with a set of sample applications; Stellaris In-System Programming Support; and Stellaris IEC 60730 Support, a test library to support its customers in class B certification process. It offers its products through a network of representatives in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, the Pacific Rim, Australia, New Zealand, and Africa. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Austin, Texas. As of May 14, 2009, Luminary Micro, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Texas Instruments Inc.

HelioVolt

Series B in 2007
HelioVolt's FASST process eliminates the expense of slicing photovoltaic circuits and assembling individual solar cells into modules. Its line of integrated platform circuits can be adapted to a range of sizes and shapes and applied to almost any construction material including glass, steel, metal, composites and some polymers. Resultant solar cells are thinner, easier and cheaper to manufacture than silicon panels.

Xtera

Venture Round in 2007
Xtera Communications, Inc. was a provider of optical transport solutions, specializing in Raman amplification enabled systems for both terrestrial and submarine networks. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Allen, Texas, the company served telecommunications service providers, content service providers, enterprises, and government entities globally. Xtera offered a range of products, including un-repeatered and repeatered systems, designed to enhance network reach and capacity. The company focused on creating customized solutions, whether through complete turnkey systems, open architecture designs, or specific product offerings. Xtera's strategic growth included the acquisition of AscenVision, which expanded its product portfolio beyond optical solutions. However, Xtera entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November 2016, and its liquidation process began in February 2017, marking the end of its operations.

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.

Forcepoint

Post in 2006
Forcepoint LLC is a cybersecurity company that provides software solutions to protect users, data, and networks from insider threats and external attacks across various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, government, and public safety. The company's offerings include the TRITON APX Suite for integrated content security management, TRITON AP-EMAIL and TRITON AP-WEB for advanced threat protection, and TRITON AP-DATA and TRITON AP-ENDPOINT for insider threat monitoring and data security. Forcepoint also delivers cloud security solutions, such as TRITON AP-EMAIL Cloud and TRITON AP-WEB Cloud, to ensure safe communication and web access for users regardless of location. Additionally, the company provides network security through its Stonesoft NGFW and advanced analytics with SureView Analytics. Forcepoint's services extend to data security consulting, cybersecurity intelligence, and technical training. Founded in 2015 and based in Austin, Texas, with a center in Cork, Ireland, Forcepoint operates as a subsidiary of Raytheon Company, having formerly been known as Raytheon|Websense.

Luminary Micro

Series B in 2006
Luminary Micro, Inc. designs, markets, and sells ARM Cortex-M3-based microcontrollers for energy, security, and connectivity markets. It offers mixed-signal microcontrollers for motion control, industrial automation, medical, transportation, appliance, and security and access applications. The company also provides evaluation kits, development kits, and reference design kits. It offers stepper motor modules, AC induction motor modules, brushless DC motor modules, brushed DC motor controller modules, serial-to-Ethernet modules, intelligent display modules with PoE and Ethernet, intelligent display modules with landscape display, and 10-pin to 20-pin JTAG adapter modules. The company also provides Stellaris Peripheral Driver Library for controlling the peripherals found on the Stellaris family of ARM Cortex-M3 microcontrollers; Stellaris Graphics Library, a set of graphics primitives and a widget set for creating graphical user interfaces on Stellaris microcontroller-based boards that have a graphical display; Stellaris USB Library, a sub-set of USB functions simplify embedded USB control; Code Samples, a code to use ARM Cortex-M3 platform with a set of sample applications; Stellaris In-System Programming Support; and Stellaris IEC 60730 Support, a test library to support its customers in class B certification process. It offers its products through a network of representatives in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, the Pacific Rim, Australia, New Zealand, and Africa. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Austin, Texas. As of May 14, 2009, Luminary Micro, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Texas Instruments Inc.

Agility Design Solutions

Series B in 2005
Agility Design Solutions, Inc. develops software tools that shorten the time to design, verify, and implement signal processing algorithms. The company offers solutions for algorithm acceleration, prototyping, and implementation in software and hardware. Its products include RMS, which improves the execution speed of MATLAB programs; MCS, which automatically synthesizes MATLAB code to C code; MCS Function Library, which includes functions that are synthesized using MCS to generate ANSI-C source; DK Design Suite, a design environment for C-based algorithmic design entry, simulation, and synthesis; RC Series Platforms, a family of FPGA-based rapid prototyping/development boards; and PixelStreams Imaging Library, which includes IP cores for digital image and video processing. The company also offers training, support, and algorithm implementation consulting services. It serves customers in various fields, including video analysis, image recognition, and wireless and wired communications. The company markets and sells its products through direct sales channels and local distributors in North America, Asia, and Europe. Agility Design Solutions, Inc. was formerly known as Catalytic, Inc. and changed its name to Agility Design Solutions, Inc. in January, 2008. Agility Design Solutions, Inc. was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California with additional offices in Austin, Texas; Abingdon, England; and Yokohama, Japan.

HelioVolt

Series A in 2005
HelioVolt's FASST process eliminates the expense of slicing photovoltaic circuits and assembling individual solar cells into modules. Its line of integrated platform circuits can be adapted to a range of sizes and shapes and applied to almost any construction material including glass, steel, metal, composites and some polymers. Resultant solar cells are thinner, easier and cheaper to manufacture than silicon panels.

Motion Computing

Series C in 2004
Motion Computing, based in Austin, Texas, specializes in manufacturing slate tablet PCs tailored for mobile professionals across various sectors, including healthcare, government, and field force automation. The company focuses on enhancing productivity for users on the move through its innovative tablet PCs and accessories, which emphasize security, power, and versatility. Motion Computing is committed to integrating advanced mobile technologies into its products, aiming to meet the evolving needs of its customers. By offering a comprehensive range of solutions that include hardware, software, wireless capabilities, and services, Motion Computing seeks to provide a complete computing experience for professionals who require reliable and efficient mobile technology.

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.

WholeSecurity

Series B in 2004
WholeSecurity was a software company specializing in behavior-based security and anti-phishing technologies. Founded in 2000 and based in Austin, Texas, the company developed solutions to protect personal computers from various forms of crimeware, including worms, Trojan horses, malicious spyware, and phishing attacks. WholeSecurity offered on-demand endpoint security for organizations, enabling protection through SSL VPN, Citrix, or web mail technologies. Additionally, it provided always-on endpoint security to safeguard against threats on local area networks and IPSEC VPNs. The company's offerings aimed to prevent, mitigate, and detect malicious threats, addressing issues such as eavesdropping and electronic theft.

Diodes

Post in 2004
Diodes is a global manufacturer and supplier specializing in application-specific standard products within the discrete and analog semiconductor markets. The company serves various sectors, including consumer electronics, computing, communications, industrial, and automotive industries. Diodes offers a diverse range of products, including diodes, rectifiers, transistors, MOSFETs, protection devices, functional-specific arrays, and power management solutions such as DC-DC converters and linear voltage regulators. Additionally, the product lineup includes amplifiers, comparators, Hall-effect sensors, and temperature sensors, catering to the specific needs of its customers across multiple applications.

Motion Computing

Series B in 2003
Motion Computing, based in Austin, Texas, specializes in manufacturing slate tablet PCs tailored for mobile professionals across various sectors, including healthcare, government, and field force automation. The company focuses on enhancing productivity for users on the move through its innovative tablet PCs and accessories, which emphasize security, power, and versatility. Motion Computing is committed to integrating advanced mobile technologies into its products, aiming to meet the evolving needs of its customers. By offering a comprehensive range of solutions that include hardware, software, wireless capabilities, and services, Motion Computing seeks to provide a complete computing experience for professionals who require reliable and efficient mobile technology.

Xtera

Venture Round in 2003
Xtera Communications, Inc. was a provider of optical transport solutions, specializing in Raman amplification enabled systems for both terrestrial and submarine networks. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Allen, Texas, the company served telecommunications service providers, content service providers, enterprises, and government entities globally. Xtera offered a range of products, including un-repeatered and repeatered systems, designed to enhance network reach and capacity. The company focused on creating customized solutions, whether through complete turnkey systems, open architecture designs, or specific product offerings. Xtera's strategic growth included the acquisition of AscenVision, which expanded its product portfolio beyond optical solutions. However, Xtera entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November 2016, and its liquidation process began in February 2017, marking the end of its operations.

Wayport

Venture Round in 2002
Wayport operates WiFi hotpots for partners since 1998 with key investors Seven Rosen Funds, New Enterprise Associates, Millennium Technology Ventures and Scale Venture Partners.

ECI Software Solutions

Series C in 2002
ECI Software Solutions specializes in providing industry-specific business management and e-commerce solutions, offering both on-premise and cloud-based technologies. With over 30 years of experience, ECI serves various sectors, including manufacturing, office equipment, building materials, and wholesale distribution. The company develops enterprise resource planning (ERP) and business management software tailored to meet the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises. By focusing on cloud-based technologies, ECI enables organizations in manufacturing, retail distribution, construction, and IT services to access essential software products that enhance operational efficiency and support profitable growth.

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.

Newisys

Series A in 2000
Newisys specializes in server and storage technology, focusing on products that cater to the needs of modern data centers. Based in Austin, the company develops a range of solutions for original equipment manufacturers, including storage expansion platforms, integrated RAID server and storage applications, and JBOD expansion enclosures. Newisys' offerings are designed to meet the demands of efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and environmental sustainability, addressing the challenges posed by the New Economy. Their products aim to deliver the necessary performance and pricing suitable for robust data center environments.

Sierra Atlantic

Venture Round in 2000
Sierra Atlantic is an e-business integrator that delivers internet time-to-market solutions for the insurance and financial industries. Sierra Atlantic was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Xtera

Venture Round in 2000
Xtera Communications, Inc. was a provider of optical transport solutions, specializing in Raman amplification enabled systems for both terrestrial and submarine networks. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Allen, Texas, the company served telecommunications service providers, content service providers, enterprises, and government entities globally. Xtera offered a range of products, including un-repeatered and repeatered systems, designed to enhance network reach and capacity. The company focused on creating customized solutions, whether through complete turnkey systems, open architecture designs, or specific product offerings. Xtera's strategic growth included the acquisition of AscenVision, which expanded its product portfolio beyond optical solutions. However, Xtera entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November 2016, and its liquidation process began in February 2017, marking the end of its operations.

NetIQ

Post in 2000
NetIQ Corporation specializes in developing enterprise software solutions aimed at addressing various information technology infrastructure needs. The company offers a range of products focused on identity and access management, security management, and IT operations management, which help organizations manage compliance with regulations such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, and SOX. Key offerings include NetIQ Aegis for IT process automation, NetIQ AppManager for performance monitoring, and NetIQ Security Manager for security event management. The company also provides solutions for auditing security configurations and managing privileged access across diverse environments, including Unix, Linux, and cloud services. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Santa Clara, Texas, NetIQ serves federal, healthcare, and cloud service provider markets both in the United States and internationally. It operates as a subsidiary of Micro Focus International plc.

ECI Software Solutions

Series A in 1999
ECI Software Solutions specializes in providing industry-specific business management and e-commerce solutions, offering both on-premise and cloud-based technologies. With over 30 years of experience, ECI serves various sectors, including manufacturing, office equipment, building materials, and wholesale distribution. The company develops enterprise resource planning (ERP) and business management software tailored to meet the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises. By focusing on cloud-based technologies, ECI enables organizations in manufacturing, retail distribution, construction, and IT services to access essential software products that enhance operational efficiency and support profitable growth.

ppoNEXT

Venture Round in 1999
PPONEXT is a PPO services company that provides healthcare management and network services. PPONEXT offers access to a network of medical care providers, hospitals, and ancillary facilities to group health, workers' compensation, and other insurance payers in the Midwest, Texas, California, Florida, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Broadwing Communication

Venture Round in 1998
Broadwing Communications provides telecommunication services to enterprises, carriers, and government entities. Broadwing Communications was founded in 1962 as Tower Communications Systems, Inc, originally a microwave communication provider. That company became IXC Communications in 1994. When Cincinnati Bell acquired IXC Communications in 1999, the merged company was renamed Broadwing. Broadwing Corporation operates two divisions that serve different segments of the telecommunications industry. The communications division, managed by the Broadwing Communications, LLC subsidiary, is a provider of data, internet, voice, and broadband transport services to carrier and enterprise customers delivered over a nationwide network connecting 137 cities. The communications equipment division, operating under Corvis Equipment Corporation, designs, manufactures, and sells high performance all-optical and electrical/optical communications systems. In response to the severe downturn in the telecommunications industry, the company shifted its focus to become primarily a provider of communications services, which comprises about 99 percent of its revenue. In 2003, Cincinnati Bell reclaimed its former name, selling its competitive carrier operations—Broadwing—to equipment manufacturer Corvis. In 2004, Corvis acquired Focal Communications, folded Focal into Broadwing Communications’ operations, and used that opportunity to change the name of Broadwing Communications’ parent company from Corvis Corporation to Broadwing Corporation. On October 16, 2006, Broadwing Corporation announced an agreement to be acquired by Level 3 Communications, and the deal to close in the first quarter of 2007.

RF Monolithics

Venture Round in 1994
RF Monolithics specializes in providing technology-driven wireless connectivity solutions for various applications. The company manufactures a range of products, including wireless sensor node modules, as well as gateway and network bridge devices. These products facilitate connectivity across diverse network types, leveraging mesh wireless sensor networks to enhance communication capabilities. By focusing on innovative solutions, RF Monolithics addresses the growing demand for reliable and efficient wireless connectivity in multiple sectors.

Dallas Semiconductor

Venture Round in 1990
Dallas Semiconductor designs and manufactures analog, digital, and mixed-signal semiconductors. Dallas Semiconductor specializes in communications products (including T/E and Ethernet products), microcontrollers, battery management, thermal sensing and thermal management, non-volatile random-access memory, microprocessor supervisors, delay lines, silicon oscillators, digital potentiometers, real-time clocks, temperature-compensated crystal oscillators (TCXOs), iButton, and 1-Wire products.

Cirrus Logic

Post in 1990
Cirrus Logic, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company offers a wide range of products, including codec chips that combine analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters, smart codecs with integrated digital signal processors, boosted amplifiers, MEMS microphones, haptic drivers, and digital signal processing technology designed to enhance audio quality and performance. These products are primarily used in portable devices such as smartphones, tablets, and wearables, as well as in non-portable applications like laptops, home theater systems, and industrial equipment. Cirrus Logic's extensive portfolio includes over 700 products and more than 1,000 patents, serving a diverse customer base through both direct sales and distributor channels globally.
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