NextEquity Partners

NextEquity Partners is a growth and expansion firm based in Menlo Park, California, established in 2015. The company specializes in mid-late stage private investments in consumer and enterprise technology companies, specifically those generating between $10 million and $50 million in revenue. Led by seasoned executives with backgrounds at Apple and significant experience in private equity, NextEquity focuses on a diverse range of sectors, including artificial intelligence, financial technology, health technology, and e-commerce, among others. The team leverages their extensive industry expertise and networks to identify and invest in promising technology ventures, aiming to drive growth and innovation in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Samir Afzal

Principal

Adam Hopkins

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Steve Vafier

Principal

25 past transactions

Alkira

Series C in 2024
Alkira, Inc. is a network cloud company that offers an end-to-end networking platform designed for hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Founded in 2018 and based in San Jose, California, Alkira provides its services through a pay-as-you-go model, allowing customers to connect their local systems and cloud workloads to the Alkira Cloud Exchange Points. The platform enables on-demand activation of security and other services that can auto-scale based on utilization. Alkira's Network Cloud solution allows businesses to easily create and manage their network infrastructure using an intuitive digital design canvas, facilitating rapid deployment. The company serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune-100 enterprises and leading managed service providers, by delivering integrated network and security services along with operational visibility and governance.

Kore.ai

Series D in 2024
Kore.ai, Inc. is a developer of artificial intelligence-driven chatbot solutions for enterprises, specializing in conversational and generative AI platforms. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Orlando, Florida, the company offers no-code tools that enable organizations to design, develop, test, and manage chatbots for various applications, including banking, sales, IT help desks, and commerce. Kore.ai's platform facilitates both automated and human-assisted interactions, allowing businesses to enhance customer and employee experiences. The company supports its clients by providing the flexibility to choose the language models and infrastructure that best fit their needs. With a robust patent portfolio and recognition from industry analysts as a leader in AI innovation, Kore.ai serves over 400 Fortune 2000 companies and maintains a global presence with offices in regions such as India, the UK, and Japan.

Bishop Fox

Series B in 2022
Bishop Fox, LLC is a cybersecurity consulting firm established in 2005 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. The company specializes in offensive security solutions, offering a range of services designed to protect organizations from cyber threats. Its offerings include continuous penetration testing, red teaming, attack surface management, and comprehensive assessments for products, cloud infrastructure, and applications. By adopting a proactive approach to security, Bishop Fox aims to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities before they can be exploited, thereby enhancing the overall security posture of its clients. The firm is recognized for its commitment to contributing to the information security community and for tailoring its services to meet the specific needs of businesses in an increasingly complex digital landscape.

Clarifai

Series C in 2021
Clarifai, Inc. is a prominent provider of advanced artificial intelligence solutions specializing in image recognition, natural language processing, and audio recognition. Founded in 2013 by Matt Zeiler, Ph.D., the company develops a deep learning platform that enables organizations to convert unstructured data—such as images, videos, text, and audio—into structured data efficiently and accurately. Clarifai's image recognition technology is capable of detecting near-duplicates, categorizing objects, and tagging images, while also allowing users to search for similar images within extensive uncategorized collections through a combination of semantic and visual similarity. Additionally, the company offers a labeling tool called Labeler, which aids in dataset labeling, AI training, and model auto-scaling in production environments. Headquartered in New York, with an office in Tallinn, Estonia, Clarifai employs a distributed team across various countries, including the United States, Canada, Argentina, and India.

Kore.ai

Series C in 2021
Kore.ai, Inc. is a developer of artificial intelligence-driven chatbot solutions for enterprises, specializing in conversational and generative AI platforms. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Orlando, Florida, the company offers no-code tools that enable organizations to design, develop, test, and manage chatbots for various applications, including banking, sales, IT help desks, and commerce. Kore.ai's platform facilitates both automated and human-assisted interactions, allowing businesses to enhance customer and employee experiences. The company supports its clients by providing the flexibility to choose the language models and infrastructure that best fit their needs. With a robust patent portfolio and recognition from industry analysts as a leader in AI innovation, Kore.ai serves over 400 Fortune 2000 companies and maintains a global presence with offices in regions such as India, the UK, and Japan.

MasterClass

Series F in 2021
MasterClass is an online education platform that provides video-based courses across a diverse array of subjects, including arts, business, design, sports, and writing. The platform features lessons taught by renowned celebrities, athletes, and industry leaders, making high-quality education accessible to a broad audience. In addition to video instruction, MasterClass offers interactive exercises and supplementary course materials to enhance the learning experience. This approach allows users to develop their skills and knowledge, ultimately supporting their academic and professional growth.

CircleCI

Series F in 2021
CircleCI is a provider of a continuous integration and delivery platform that assists software teams in efficiently releasing code by automating the processes of building, testing, and deploying applications. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company enables developers to quickly ramp up and scale their operations while maintaining high-quality output. As applications and systems grow increasingly complex, CircleCI's tools help teams to identify and resolve bugs proactively, ensuring that issues are addressed before they affect end users. The platform is utilized by numerous prominent companies, including Facebook, Kickstarter, and Spotify, to enhance their software delivery speed and focus on generating business value. CircleCI has also been recognized as one of the best workplaces in the Bay Area. With a global remote workforce, the company is backed by several venture capital firms.

Hatch

Series B in 2020
Hatch, Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in designing and developing sleep products aimed at promoting healthy sleep habits for users of all ages. The company's product line includes Hatch Grow, which tracks a baby's weight gain, feeding amounts, and diaper changes, as well as Hatch Rest, Rest+, and Hatch Restore, devices that incorporate smart lighting and soothing sleep sounds. Hatch's innovative approach to sleep solutions has benefited over a million individuals, making it easier for families to achieve restful nights. Additionally, Hatch operates as a curated marketplace, connecting professional makers and independent designers with buyers, allowing for the customization and personalization of products to meet unique needs.

Arctic Wolf

Series D in 2020
Arctic Wolf Networks, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that provides security operations center-as-a-service to businesses, enabling them to manage and mitigate cyber risks effectively. The company offers a range of services, including cloud infrastructure monitoring, software-as-a-service application monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and account takeover risk detection. It also develops the Arctic Wolf Agent, a software tool that collects actionable intelligence from IT environments. Serving industries such as financial services, healthcare, and legal, Arctic Wolf employs a concierge security model, where its engineers work closely with clients to deliver tailored threat detection, response, and ongoing risk management. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, the company also has offices in Provo, Utah, and Waterloo, Canada.

SentinelOne

Series E in 2020
SentinelOne is a California-based cybersecurity company founded in 2013, specializing in endpoint protection through its Singularity platform. This integrated solution enables enterprises to detect and respond to security threats across their IT infrastructure, including cloud, endpoint, and identity resources. SentinelOne employs advanced behavioral detection, mitigation strategies, and forensic capabilities to address a wide range of cyber threats, particularly those utilizing evasion techniques. The company offers 24/7 threat hunting and managed services, positioning itself as a leader in the cybersecurity landscape. SentinelOne has been recognized as a Visionary in Gartner's Endpoint Protection Magic Quadrant and is certified as a true antivirus replacement for multiple operating systems, including Windows, OS X, and Linux. Its commitment to innovation and the use of artificial intelligence has earned it a spot on the Forbes AI 50 list, highlighting its role as a promising player in the cybersecurity sector.

CircleCI

Series D in 2019
CircleCI is a provider of a continuous integration and delivery platform that assists software teams in efficiently releasing code by automating the processes of building, testing, and deploying applications. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company enables developers to quickly ramp up and scale their operations while maintaining high-quality output. As applications and systems grow increasingly complex, CircleCI's tools help teams to identify and resolve bugs proactively, ensuring that issues are addressed before they affect end users. The platform is utilized by numerous prominent companies, including Facebook, Kickstarter, and Spotify, to enhance their software delivery speed and focus on generating business value. CircleCI has also been recognized as one of the best workplaces in the Bay Area. With a global remote workforce, the company is backed by several venture capital firms.

SentinelOne

Series D in 2019
SentinelOne is a California-based cybersecurity company founded in 2013, specializing in endpoint protection through its Singularity platform. This integrated solution enables enterprises to detect and respond to security threats across their IT infrastructure, including cloud, endpoint, and identity resources. SentinelOne employs advanced behavioral detection, mitigation strategies, and forensic capabilities to address a wide range of cyber threats, particularly those utilizing evasion techniques. The company offers 24/7 threat hunting and managed services, positioning itself as a leader in the cybersecurity landscape. SentinelOne has been recognized as a Visionary in Gartner's Endpoint Protection Magic Quadrant and is certified as a true antivirus replacement for multiple operating systems, including Windows, OS X, and Linux. Its commitment to innovation and the use of artificial intelligence has earned it a spot on the Forbes AI 50 list, highlighting its role as a promising player in the cybersecurity sector.

Venafi

Series G in 2018
Venafi, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in enterprise key and certificate management solutions. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Venafi offers a range of products that enhance the security of machine identities, including the Venafi Director platform for comprehensive oversight of keys and certificates, Server Certificate Manager for certificate inventory security, and SSH Key Manager for improved threat intelligence. The company’s solutions enable organizations to secure machine-to-machine communications across various environments, including on-premises, virtual, cloud, and IoT. Additional offerings include Symmetric Key Manager, Mobile Certificate Manager, and Venafi Cloud for DevOps, which collectively help manage cryptographic keys and digital certificates efficiently. Venafi serves clients across multiple sectors, including financial services, healthcare, and telecommunications, addressing challenges such as compliance, risk management, and system availability. Through automated remediation and global visibility, Venafi mitigates risks associated with machine identities, ensuring secure communications within the extended enterprise.

Hatch

Series A in 2018
Hatch, Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in designing and developing sleep products aimed at promoting healthy sleep habits for users of all ages. The company's product line includes Hatch Grow, which tracks a baby's weight gain, feeding amounts, and diaper changes, as well as Hatch Rest, Rest+, and Hatch Restore, devices that incorporate smart lighting and soothing sleep sounds. Hatch's innovative approach to sleep solutions has benefited over a million individuals, making it easier for families to achieve restful nights. Additionally, Hatch operates as a curated marketplace, connecting professional makers and independent designers with buyers, allowing for the customization and personalization of products to meet unique needs.

Cumulus Networks

Series D in 2018
Cumulus Networks, Inc. specializes in developing Linux-based operating systems tailored for networking hardware applications. Its flagship product, Cumulus Linux, facilitates the disaggregation of top-of-rack (ToR) data center switching, thereby streamlining data center operations and reducing costs and complexity. The company also provides Cumulus VX, a community-supported virtual appliance for testing its technology, and Cumulus RMP (Rack Management Platform), which addresses out-of-band management needs. Additionally, Cumulus Networks offers NetQ, a telemetry-based fabric validation system, and a range of networking solutions that encompass big data, cloud orchestration, data center automation, and network virtualization. Serving a diverse clientele from web-scale companies to small businesses across various industries, Cumulus Networks aims to transform network management in the software-defined data center era. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company also maintains offices in San Francisco and Cary, North Carolina. As of mid-2020, Cumulus Networks operates as a subsidiary of NVIDIA Corporation.

Medsphere Systems

Venture Round in 2018
Medsphere Systems Corporation is a healthcare information technology company based in Carlsbad, California, founded in 2002. It specializes in providing open-source software solutions, notably through its OpenVista platform, which offers a comprehensive electronic health record system. This platform supports various healthcare functions, including clinical, financial, patient accounting, laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, and nutrition services. Medsphere also delivers a range of professional services, such as implementation, training, support, and system integration to enhance operational efficiency in hospitals, clinics, and integrated delivery networks. The company's solutions are designed to streamline clinical workflows and improve patient care while ensuring interoperability across different healthcare systems. Medsphere serves a diverse clientele, including critical access hospitals, acute care facilities, behavioral health centers, and government entities.

Bridg

Series B in 2017
Bridg is a customer data platform designed to help marketers gain deeper insights into their customers by utilizing SKU-level data. The platform aggregates customer identities derived from point-of-sale transactions and enriches these profiles with additional information from a comprehensive database. This enables businesses to engage in targeted, personalized marketing strategies that drive direct revenue generation across both digital and traditional advertising channels. By providing marketers with detailed customer insights, Bridg enhances their ability to reach and connect with consumers effectively.

Hatch

Series A in 2017
Hatch, Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in designing and developing sleep products aimed at promoting healthy sleep habits for users of all ages. The company's product line includes Hatch Grow, which tracks a baby's weight gain, feeding amounts, and diaper changes, as well as Hatch Rest, Rest+, and Hatch Restore, devices that incorporate smart lighting and soothing sleep sounds. Hatch's innovative approach to sleep solutions has benefited over a million individuals, making it easier for families to achieve restful nights. Additionally, Hatch operates as a curated marketplace, connecting professional makers and independent designers with buyers, allowing for the customization and personalization of products to meet unique needs.

HealthLoop

Series B in 2017
HealthLoop, Inc. operates a software-as-a-service platform that supports medical practices in monitoring patient recovery through ongoing communication and symptom tracking. Founded in 2009 and based in Moffett Field, California, the platform enables healthcare providers to identify patients at risk of decline during the follow-up period. By collecting patient feedback and comparing their recovery status against expected progress, HealthLoop facilitates timely alerts to physicians regarding potential treatment failures, complications, or hospital readmissions. The company primarily serves medical offices across the United States, aiming to enhance patient engagement and improve overall care coordination.

The Bouqs Company

Series C in 2017
The Bouqs Company is an online flower delivery service founded in 2012 by John Tabis and Juan Pablo Montúfar, who aimed to transform the floral industry through a modern approach to flower sourcing and delivery. Based in Marina Del Rey, California, The Bouqs Company offers a variety of bouquets and flowers for occasions such as weddings, events, and business services. The company emphasizes sustainability by sourcing flowers directly from eco-friendly farms around the world, connecting these producers to consumers while eliminating traditional supply chain overhead costs. This model not only enhances product quality but also redefines the purchasing experience for customers and the economic dynamics for producers.

SnapLogic

Series F in 2016
SnapLogic, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based integration platform as a service (iPaaS), known as the SnapLogic Intelligent Integration Platform. This platform facilitates the integration of data from various sources, whether on-premises or in the cloud, enhancing data and process flow across applications, databases, and big data streams. SnapLogic allows users to unify multiple endpoints, including SaaS, ERP applications, and APIs, through a user-friendly interface that supports both IT professionals and business users. The platform offers pre-built integration templates to streamline projects and improve efficiency. Additionally, SnapLogic provides services such as onboarding, customer support, and education to ensure user success. The company serves a diverse clientele, including Global 2000 companies, independent software vendors, and various sectors such as human resources and online marketing. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, SnapLogic has expanded its presence with offices in major cities worldwide, including New York, London, Hyderabad, and Melbourne.

Dignitas

Venture Round in 2016
Dignitas is a prominent esports organization based in Newark, New Jersey, known for its competitive gaming teams across various titles. Founded in 2003, the company has established itself as a significant player in the esports industry, recognized for its iconic brand and professional gaming excellence. Dignitas fields teams that compete in major gaming events, achieving notable honors in the process. The organization partners with sponsors who seek to connect with the vibrant gaming and esports market, effectively promoting their brands and products through Dignitas's platforms. Additionally, the company is a member of UKIE, the governing body of the British Interactive Entertainment Industry, further solidifying its position within the industry.

Business Talent Group

Series B in 2016
Business Talent Group, LLC, founded in 2005 and based in Pacific Palisades, California, specializes in connecting independent consultants and professionals with corporations, private equity firms, and non-profit organizations for project-based consulting services. The firm offers expertise in various areas, including corporate development, human resources, marketing, finance, operations, strategy, and technology. Business Talent Group serves a diverse range of industries, such as consumer goods, financial services, healthcare, and technology, among others. By providing an on-demand model, the company enables organizations to access skilled professionals quickly and cost-effectively, allowing for flexible staffing solutions that can be tailored to specific project needs. This innovative approach positions Business Talent Group as a leader in the evolving landscape of consulting services.

The RealReal

Series E in 2016
The RealReal operates as the largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, specializing in various categories such as fashion for women, men, and children, as well as jewelry, watches, home items, and art. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company boasts over 37 million members and has sold nearly 40 million items through its platform. The RealReal employs a rigorous authentication process managed by in-house experts, including gemologists and horologists, ensuring the reliability of its offerings. As a sustainable business, it promotes the circular economy by giving new life to luxury items from numerous brands. The company simplifies the selling process for consignors with services such as virtual appointments, in-home pickups, and direct shipping, while managing all aspects of the transaction, from pricing and listing to shipping and customer service. In 2023, The RealReal generated significant gross merchandise volume, capitalizing on a market previously underserved by traditional retail outlets.

SnapLogic

Series E in 2015
SnapLogic, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based integration platform as a service (iPaaS), known as the SnapLogic Intelligent Integration Platform. This platform facilitates the integration of data from various sources, whether on-premises or in the cloud, enhancing data and process flow across applications, databases, and big data streams. SnapLogic allows users to unify multiple endpoints, including SaaS, ERP applications, and APIs, through a user-friendly interface that supports both IT professionals and business users. The platform offers pre-built integration templates to streamline projects and improve efficiency. Additionally, SnapLogic provides services such as onboarding, customer support, and education to ensure user success. The company serves a diverse clientele, including Global 2000 companies, independent software vendors, and various sectors such as human resources and online marketing. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, SnapLogic has expanded its presence with offices in major cities worldwide, including New York, London, Hyderabad, and Melbourne.
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