Turn Inc. is an advertising technology company that specializes in providing a comprehensive platform for marketers, brands, and agencies. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Turn offers an integrated solution known as Digital Hub, which includes several applications tailored for digital marketing. These applications encompass Audience Suite, an enterprise data management platform; Campaign Suite, which facilitates digital media buying across various channels including video, mobile, and social media; and DataMine Analytics, a solution for data exploration and optimization. The company focuses on digital data centralization, media planning and execution, and consumer and media intelligence. With additional locations in major cities across the United States and around the world, Turn aims to enhance advertising performance through advanced data management and bidding execution.
Brammo is an electric vehicle technology company based in North America, specializing in the design and development of electric motorcycles. Its product lineup includes models such as the Enertia, Empulse, and Engage, as well as a range of plug-in electric options, including sport and off-road motorcycles. Brammo serves as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and provides innovative solutions through its Brammo Digital Drivetrain systems, which encompass the Brammo Power battery pack and vehicle management system. The company operates distribution and marketing channels across North America, Europe, and Asia, contributing to the automotive industry's shift towards greener, emission-free transportation solutions.
Helium Network
Series A in 2008
Helium is simultaneously an online community for writers and a directory for user-generated articles. Writers can submit articles to 24 different channels (business, entertainment, travel, etc.), write for the side of a heated debate, try to capture publisher writing assignments bounties or win user-voted Helium writing contests. Users get to rate submitted articles so the best writing rises to the top. Community writers can also get paid for their work. Helium shares ad revenues with popular writers and the site has an extensive network of publishers that pay for specific articles that meet their criteria. Payments per article range from $20 to over $100, with 20% transaction fee going to Helium. Helium also has a partner program where partners can create their own branded Helium page with topics and debates that they choose. Partners are given co-branded advertisements to include on their sites and receive small donations for every visitor they send to the Helium site.
Greentech Media
Series B in 2008
Greentech Media is an online media company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in delivering news, market research, and analysis focused on the clean energy sector. Founded in 2007, the company serves the business-to-business market by providing critical information on various topics, including alternative fuels, solar power, batteries, fuel cells, and smart grids. In addition to news coverage, Greentech Media organizes conferences and events, facilitating communication between companies and their investors, partners, and customers. Through its comprehensive offerings, the company plays a significant role in informing and connecting stakeholders in the Greentech industry.