Norwest Venture Partners

Norwest Venture Partners is a global technology venture capital firm founded in 1961 and based in California. It invests across venture and growth stages in the United States, India, Israel, and other markets, targeting software, cloud and IT infrastructure, information services, enterprise software and services, financial services, consumer products and healthcare. The firm backs entrepreneurs with capital plus an extensive network and operating experience to help scale their businesses. Since its inception it has backed hundreds of companies and manages a multi-billion-dollar portfolio, deploying capital in seed to growth rounds and across sectors that drive technology-enabled growth. Norwest emphasizes building lasting relationships with founders and mentoring teams through strategic guidance and market access to accelerate expansion and scale globally.

Mohammad Abbas

Investor

Robert Abbott

Partner

Ehi Akhirome

Investor

Bayan Alizadeh

Investor

Gal Amran

Investor

Past deals in Retail

Legion Technologies

Venture Round in 2024
Legion Technologies, Inc. is a workforce engagement platform that specializes in optimizing labor efficiency and employee engagement through its advanced Legion WFM platform. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in Hudson, Ohio; Chicago, Illinois; and Milton, Georgia, the company leverages artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud-native technology to enhance workforce management. Its offerings include demand forecasting, labor optimization, automated scheduling, employee engagement, and time and attendance solutions. The platform is designed to deliver significant return on investment by improving schedule optimization, reducing employee attrition, increasing productivity, and enhancing operational efficiency. Legion Technologies caters to various industries, including retail, food services, health and fitness clubs, and hospitality, and provides implementation, training, customer support, and success services to its clients.

Pair Eyewear

Series C in 2023
Pair Eyewear, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in customizable eyeglasses for children. Founded in 2017 by Nathan Kondamuri and Sophia Edelstein, the company offers a unique approach to eyewear by providing base frames and interchangeable top frames that allow kids to express their personal style and interests. By combining functionality with creativity, Pair Eyewear transforms glasses from mere medical devices into a fun and engaging accessory for children. The company's direct-to-consumer model leverages an e-commerce platform, making the purchasing process convenient for parents while enhancing the overall experience for young wearers. Pair Eyewear is committed to offering quality, affordable glasses that are both stylish and practical, featuring hand-polished frames and shatterproof polycarbonate lenses.

Poolwerx

Private Equity Round in 2022
Poolwerx is a network specializing in pool and spa maintenance, operating over 300 territories across Australia and New Zealand. The company offers comprehensive services to meet various cleaning needs, employing skilled personnel and advanced technology to ensure that both residential and commercial pools remain clean and healthy. Poolwerx provides a range of supplies, chemicals, and parts, facilitating effective maintenance and care for its clients' pools and spas.

Replicant

Series B in 2022
Replicant Solutions, Inc., established in 2017, specializes in developing an AI-driven voice platform that enables machines to engage in conversations with customers. Its platform offers services such as virtual agent, AI-powered IVR, omnichannel support, and analytics, serving sectors like retail, insurance, and customer services. With a focus on understanding complex speech patterns, Replicant aims to improve customer experience and reduce costs by automating common support calls. The company operates from multiple locations in the US and Canada, as well as Sweden.

CityMall

Series C in 2022
CityMall is a community commerce platform designed to serve the approximately 300 million new internet users in small cities, towns, and villages across India. The company focuses on essential categories such as groceries, fresh and packaged FMCG, electronics, and fashion. By addressing the unique challenges faced by these consumers—such as trust issues, unfamiliarity with online transactions, and low average order values—CityMall aims to create a viable e-commerce solution. The platform leverages "Community Leaders" who act as local connectors, facilitating customer acquisition, localized marketing, and last-mile logistics. This community-oriented approach enables CityMall to effectively engage with its target audience and foster micro-entrepreneurship within these regions. Founded by alumni from IIT Delhi and IIT Roorkee, the company aspires to empower these local leaders to establish a prominent e-commerce presence for Bharat.

fabric

Series C in 2022
Fabric is a headless commerce platform headquartered in Seattle, Washington, dedicated to enhancing digital commerce for merchants underserved by traditional platforms like Shopify, Oracle, or Salesforce. The company aims to simplify the challenges of replatforming by providing an open and modular design that enables businesses to launch quickly, often within a few months. By leveraging Fabric's tools, clients such as BuildDirect and GNC can maximize their existing technology investments and potentially increase their digital revenue by up to threefold. With a global presence and a commitment to democratizing access to top-tier commerce solutions, Fabric positions itself as a valuable partner for retailers looking to thrive in the evolving e-commerce landscape.

Pair Eyewear

Series B in 2021
Pair Eyewear, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in customizable eyeglasses for children. Founded in 2017 by Nathan Kondamuri and Sophia Edelstein, the company offers a unique approach to eyewear by providing base frames and interchangeable top frames that allow kids to express their personal style and interests. By combining functionality with creativity, Pair Eyewear transforms glasses from mere medical devices into a fun and engaging accessory for children. The company's direct-to-consumer model leverages an e-commerce platform, making the purchasing process convenient for parents while enhancing the overall experience for young wearers. Pair Eyewear is committed to offering quality, affordable glasses that are both stylish and practical, featuring hand-polished frames and shatterproof polycarbonate lenses.

Elevate Research

Series A in 2021
Elevate Research offers a platform that enables restaurants and retailers to survey customers who recently visited their establishments. This data-driven approach helps businesses boost revenue through smarter marketing strategies.

Pepperfry

Debt Financing in 2021
Pepperfry is an online home and lifestyle marketplace offering a wide range of furniture, home décor, kitchen and dining items, and pet supplies, sourced from around the world and including its own brand. The platform functions as a one-stop shop for decorating and outfitting living spaces, providing affordable options through a large catalog and a marketplace model. It supports customer convenience with services such as cash on delivery and free shipping, enabling shoppers to browse diverse categories and purchase home furnishings and décor in a seamless online experience.

Faire

Series G in 2021
Faire is a two-sided marketplace connecting local retail stores with unique wholesale merchandise from brands and makers. It offers retailers tools for data insights, financial terms, and logistics support to compete with larger competitors. Faire's platform simplifies wholesale buying and selling processes, offering net 60 payment terms and free returns.

Babylist

Series C in 2021
Babylist is a leading online marketplace specializing in baby products. It uses proprietary data and unbiased editorial advice to recommend tried-and-tested products to new parents. Babylist registries facilitate shopping support from friends and family, serving over 8 million people annually.

Citcon

Series C in 2021
Citcon is a payment technology company founded in 2015 that provides a global mobile wallet payments platform for merchants. The company offers a scalable, secure, and open system with a single API that enables merchants to accept domestic and international mobile wallets across web, mobile, and in-store channels. Its platform provides end-to-end payments including processing, gateway services, reporting, and fund settlement, connecting merchants with a network of digital wallets to reach billions of wallet users. Citcon serves tens of thousands of merchants and millions of mobile wallet users worldwide. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, it maintains regional offices in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia.

Bluecore

Series E in 2021
Bluecore is an AI-driven multi-channel marketing platform that specializes in retail marketing. It leverages predictive intelligence to enhance the personalization and prioritization of marketing efforts. By consolidating consumer behavior data and product information, Bluecore provides a detailed understanding of each shopper's historical interactions and anticipated future behaviors with brands. The platform supports marketers in making informed decisions based on extensive data sets, optimizing customer engagement across various channels, including email, websites, display advertisements, and social media. With nearly 500 million shopper IDs and a vast product catalog, Bluecore plays a significant role in helping businesses acquire, retain, and expand their customer base.

fabric

Series B in 2021
Fabric is a headless commerce platform headquartered in Seattle, Washington, dedicated to enhancing digital commerce for merchants underserved by traditional platforms like Shopify, Oracle, or Salesforce. The company aims to simplify the challenges of replatforming by providing an open and modular design that enables businesses to launch quickly, often within a few months. By leveraging Fabric's tools, clients such as BuildDirect and GNC can maximize their existing technology investments and potentially increase their digital revenue by up to threefold. With a global presence and a commitment to democratizing access to top-tier commerce solutions, Fabric positions itself as a valuable partner for retailers looking to thrive in the evolving e-commerce landscape.

Legion Technologies

Series C in 2021
Legion Technologies, Inc. is a workforce engagement platform that specializes in optimizing labor efficiency and employee engagement through its advanced Legion WFM platform. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in Hudson, Ohio; Chicago, Illinois; and Milton, Georgia, the company leverages artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud-native technology to enhance workforce management. Its offerings include demand forecasting, labor optimization, automated scheduling, employee engagement, and time and attendance solutions. The platform is designed to deliver significant return on investment by improving schedule optimization, reducing employee attrition, increasing productivity, and enhancing operational efficiency. Legion Technologies caters to various industries, including retail, food services, health and fitness clubs, and hospitality, and provides implementation, training, customer support, and success services to its clients.

Pair Eyewear

Series A in 2021
Pair Eyewear, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in customizable eyeglasses for children. Founded in 2017 by Nathan Kondamuri and Sophia Edelstein, the company offers a unique approach to eyewear by providing base frames and interchangeable top frames that allow kids to express their personal style and interests. By combining functionality with creativity, Pair Eyewear transforms glasses from mere medical devices into a fun and engaging accessory for children. The company's direct-to-consumer model leverages an e-commerce platform, making the purchasing process convenient for parents while enhancing the overall experience for young wearers. Pair Eyewear is committed to offering quality, affordable glasses that are both stylish and practical, featuring hand-polished frames and shatterproof polycarbonate lenses.

Madison Reed

Venture Round in 2021
Madison Reed, Inc. is a beauty company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in manufacturing hair care products, including permanent hair colors, root touch-up products, and color reviving glosses. The company employs a proprietary ammonia-free formula and uses technology to provide salon-quality hair color at home for an affordable price. Madison Reed also offers a range of hair care accessories and tools, such as color bowls, brushes, and professional color kits. In addition to its extensive online product offerings, the company operates hair color salons in California and provides franchising opportunities. Founded in 2013, Madison Reed is committed to creating hair coloring formulations that are free from harsh ingredients like ammonia and parabens, incorporating beneficial nutrients such as keratin and argan oil to cater to individual customer needs.

fabric

Series A in 2021
Fabric is a headless commerce platform headquartered in Seattle, Washington, dedicated to enhancing digital commerce for merchants underserved by traditional platforms like Shopify, Oracle, or Salesforce. The company aims to simplify the challenges of replatforming by providing an open and modular design that enables businesses to launch quickly, often within a few months. By leveraging Fabric's tools, clients such as BuildDirect and GNC can maximize their existing technology investments and potentially increase their digital revenue by up to threefold. With a global presence and a commitment to democratizing access to top-tier commerce solutions, Fabric positions itself as a valuable partner for retailers looking to thrive in the evolving e-commerce landscape.

Imperfect Foods

Series D in 2021
Imperfect Foods, Inc. is an online grocery delivery service based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. The company specializes in rescuing and redistributing food across various categories, including produce, shelf-stable goods, dairy, meat, and seafood, with a strong emphasis on reducing food waste and supporting farmers. By offering fruits, vegetables, and mixed grocery boxes, Imperfect Foods aims to provide consumers with healthy, seasonal food products at discounted prices compared to traditional grocery stores. The company operates in several areas, including Oakland, Berkeley, and Concord, delivering directly to homes and offices. Its mission-driven approach highlights its commitment to sustainability in the food system, positioning it for long-term success in the evolving grocery market.

CityMall

Seed Round in 2020
CityMall is a community commerce platform designed to serve the approximately 300 million new internet users in small cities, towns, and villages across India. The company focuses on essential categories such as groceries, fresh and packaged FMCG, electronics, and fashion. By addressing the unique challenges faced by these consumers—such as trust issues, unfamiliarity with online transactions, and low average order values—CityMall aims to create a viable e-commerce solution. The platform leverages "Community Leaders" who act as local connectors, facilitating customer acquisition, localized marketing, and last-mile logistics. This community-oriented approach enables CityMall to effectively engage with its target audience and foster micro-entrepreneurship within these regions. Founded by alumni from IIT Delhi and IIT Roorkee, the company aspires to empower these local leaders to establish a prominent e-commerce presence for Bharat.

Faire

Series E in 2020
Faire is a two-sided marketplace connecting local retail stores with unique wholesale merchandise from brands and makers. It offers retailers tools for data insights, financial terms, and logistics support to compete with larger competitors. Faire's platform simplifies wholesale buying and selling processes, offering net 60 payment terms and free returns.

Replicant

Series A in 2020
Replicant Solutions, Inc., established in 2017, specializes in developing an AI-driven voice platform that enables machines to engage in conversations with customers. Its platform offers services such as virtual agent, AI-powered IVR, omnichannel support, and analytics, serving sectors like retail, insurance, and customer services. With a focus on understanding complex speech patterns, Replicant aims to improve customer experience and reduce costs by automating common support calls. The company operates from multiple locations in the US and Canada, as well as Sweden.

Legion Technologies

Series B in 2020
Legion Technologies, Inc. is a workforce engagement platform that specializes in optimizing labor efficiency and employee engagement through its advanced Legion WFM platform. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in Hudson, Ohio; Chicago, Illinois; and Milton, Georgia, the company leverages artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud-native technology to enhance workforce management. Its offerings include demand forecasting, labor optimization, automated scheduling, employee engagement, and time and attendance solutions. The platform is designed to deliver significant return on investment by improving schedule optimization, reducing employee attrition, increasing productivity, and enhancing operational efficiency. Legion Technologies caters to various industries, including retail, food services, health and fitness clubs, and hospitality, and provides implementation, training, customer support, and success services to its clients.

Wyze Labs

Series A in 2020
Wyze Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in Kirkland, Washington, founded in 2017, that specializes in smart home devices. The company is known for its flagship product, the WyzeCam, which enables users to stay connected with their families through features such as live streaming, motion and sound detection, night vision, and two-way audio. Wyze Labs focuses on making quality smart home technology accessible and affordable by collaborating with innovative manufacturers. Its products are designed to be user-friendly and compatible with popular voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant. The company primarily sells its products online, emphasizing high-quality features at competitive prices.

Wyze Labs

Series A in 2020
Wyze Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in Kirkland, Washington, founded in 2017, that specializes in smart home devices. The company is known for its flagship product, the WyzeCam, which enables users to stay connected with their families through features such as live streaming, motion and sound detection, night vision, and two-way audio. Wyze Labs focuses on making quality smart home technology accessible and affordable by collaborating with innovative manufacturers. Its products are designed to be user-friendly and compatible with popular voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant. The company primarily sells its products online, emphasizing high-quality features at competitive prices.

Bluecore

Series D in 2020
Bluecore is an AI-driven multi-channel marketing platform that specializes in retail marketing. It leverages predictive intelligence to enhance the personalization and prioritization of marketing efforts. By consolidating consumer behavior data and product information, Bluecore provides a detailed understanding of each shopper's historical interactions and anticipated future behaviors with brands. The platform supports marketers in making informed decisions based on extensive data sets, optimizing customer engagement across various channels, including email, websites, display advertisements, and social media. With nearly 500 million shopper IDs and a vast product catalog, Bluecore plays a significant role in helping businesses acquire, retain, and expand their customer base.

Imperfect Foods

Series C in 2020
Imperfect Foods, Inc. is an online grocery delivery service based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. The company specializes in rescuing and redistributing food across various categories, including produce, shelf-stable goods, dairy, meat, and seafood, with a strong emphasis on reducing food waste and supporting farmers. By offering fruits, vegetables, and mixed grocery boxes, Imperfect Foods aims to provide consumers with healthy, seasonal food products at discounted prices compared to traditional grocery stores. The company operates in several areas, including Oakland, Berkeley, and Concord, delivering directly to homes and offices. Its mission-driven approach highlights its commitment to sustainability in the food system, positioning it for long-term success in the evolving grocery market.

Bailey44

Acquisition in 2020
Bailey44 is a women's contemporary clothing brand based in Vernon, California, known for its stylish and sophisticated ready-to-wear offerings. Founded in 2006 by two experienced fashion industry veterans, the brand embodies a vision of intelligent femininity and modern elegance. Bailey44 specializes in a range of products, including tops, sweaters, dresses, bottoms, and jackets, crafted from luxurious fabrics and featuring on-trend designs. The brand has gained a reputation for its sleek silhouettes and vibrant colors, appealing to women seeking to express their individuality and confidence. With a growing presence in exclusive department stores and specialty boutiques across North America and Europe, Bailey44 continues to attract a loyal following, offering clothing that enables women to feel and look their best.

Pepperfry

Series F in 2020
Pepperfry is an online home and lifestyle marketplace offering a wide range of furniture, home décor, kitchen and dining items, and pet supplies, sourced from around the world and including its own brand. The platform functions as a one-stop shop for decorating and outfitting living spaces, providing affordable options through a large catalog and a marketplace model. It supports customer convenience with services such as cash on delivery and free shipping, enabling shoppers to browse diverse categories and purchase home furnishings and décor in a seamless online experience.

Replicant

Seed Round in 2020
Replicant Solutions, Inc., established in 2017, specializes in developing an AI-driven voice platform that enables machines to engage in conversations with customers. Its platform offers services such as virtual agent, AI-powered IVR, omnichannel support, and analytics, serving sectors like retail, insurance, and customer services. With a focus on understanding complex speech patterns, Replicant aims to improve customer experience and reduce costs by automating common support calls. The company operates from multiple locations in the US and Canada, as well as Sweden.

SmartSign

Venture Round in 2019
SmartSign is a web retailer specializing in signs, labels, tags, and mats, operating over 60 dedicated sites such as MyParkingSign and MySafetySign. The company focuses on providing tailored solutions for safety and communication needs, offering a wide range of products including plastic signs, designer signs, instructional signs, and emergency signs. SmartSign's history includes an initial focus on design technology, which was licensed to major companies before shifting to direct-to-consumer sales in 2006. The company now features over 5,000 customizable templates alongside an extensive selection of in-stock signs, aimed at ensuring safety and effective messaging in various environments such as offices, factories, and homes.

Senreve

Series A in 2019
Senreve is a luxury handbag company catering to the multifaceted modern woman. The brand focuses on creating stylish and functional bags that accommodate the demands of contemporary life, allowing women to seamlessly transition from work to leisure. Senreve's products are characterized by a blend of elegant design and high-quality Italian craftsmanship, offering a range of lightweight, travel-friendly options. Each handbag is thoughtfully constructed to carry essential items, such as phones, wallets, and laptops, while maintaining a sophisticated appearance. Customers can conveniently order their chosen bags through the company’s online platform, ensuring a personalized shopping experience.

Grove Collaborative

Series D in 2019
Founded in 2016 as a Certified B Corporation, Grove Collaborative is an online retailer dedicated to transforming consumer products into a positive force for human and environmental good. It offers a curated selection of high-performing, planet-first products across household cleaning, personal care, laundry, clean beauty, and pet categories, serving millions of households in the U.S. Every product offered by Grove has been vetted against strict standards for clean ingredients, efficacy, sustainability, cruelty-free formulas, and ethical supply chain practices. As a public benefit corporation, Grove is committed to its mission of moving Beyond Plastic, aiming to be 100% plastic-free by 2025.

Vuori

Venture Round in 2019
Vuori is an American apparel brand that designs and sells performance-focused clothing for men and women, drawing on an active coastal lifestyle. Its product range includes shorts, pants, tops, graphic T-shirts, hats, and gift cards, including apparel tailored for yoga instructors, surfers, cross‑fit instructors, personal trainers, and other individuals. The company markets its products through California dealers in San Diego, Del Mar, and Solana Beach, and operates a store in San Francisco. Its headquarters are in Encinitas, California, and it was founded in 2014 by Joseph Kudla.

Replicant

Seed Round in 2019
Replicant Solutions, Inc., established in 2017, specializes in developing an AI-driven voice platform that enables machines to engage in conversations with customers. Its platform offers services such as virtual agent, AI-powered IVR, omnichannel support, and analytics, serving sectors like retail, insurance, and customer services. With a focus on understanding complex speech patterns, Replicant aims to improve customer experience and reduce costs by automating common support calls. The company operates from multiple locations in the US and Canada, as well as Sweden.

Ritual

Series B in 2019
Based in sunny Los Angeles, Ritual is a direct-to-consumer health brand that believes it’s crucial to know not just what you’re putting into your body, but why you need it in the first place. We’re transparent about our ingredients, where they're sourced from, and have spent years conducting extensive research behind each of the premium nutrient forms we use. Our products are simple, effective, and backed by science. Our mission is simple: to empower people to feel their best by turning healthy habits into a ritual. We have built a team of curious skeptics, world-class scientists, unconventional artists, expert marketers and analytical strategists that are on a mission to reinvent an entire industry. We’re well-funded, growing quickly, and committed to our mission. If you’re a team player who refuses to settle for the status quo, we want you. Welcome to your new daily Ritual.

Madison Reed

Series D in 2019
Madison Reed, Inc. is a beauty company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in manufacturing hair care products, including permanent hair colors, root touch-up products, and color reviving glosses. The company employs a proprietary ammonia-free formula and uses technology to provide salon-quality hair color at home for an affordable price. Madison Reed also offers a range of hair care accessories and tools, such as color bowls, brushes, and professional color kits. In addition to its extensive online product offerings, the company operates hair color salons in California and provides franchising opportunities. Founded in 2013, Madison Reed is committed to creating hair coloring formulations that are free from harsh ingredients like ammonia and parabens, incorporating beneficial nutrients such as keratin and argan oil to cater to individual customer needs.

Wyze Labs

Series A in 2019
Wyze Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in Kirkland, Washington, founded in 2017, that specializes in smart home devices. The company is known for its flagship product, the WyzeCam, which enables users to stay connected with their families through features such as live streaming, motion and sound detection, night vision, and two-way audio. Wyze Labs focuses on making quality smart home technology accessible and affordable by collaborating with innovative manufacturers. Its products are designed to be user-friendly and compatible with popular voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant. The company primarily sells its products online, emphasizing high-quality features at competitive prices.

Jolyn Clothing

Corporate Round in 2018
Jolyn Clothing Co., Inc. is a designer and manufacturer specializing in women's swimwear and athletic apparel. Based in Huntington Beach, California, the company offers a variety of products, including swim tops, bottoms, onesies, and accessories, featuring different styles such as tie-back and fixed-back designs. Jolyn primarily sells its products directly to consumers through its online store, catering to customers in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. The company has gained recognition for its successful trunk shows at swim and water polo competitions and has recently expanded its presence by opening its first physical retail location in Huntington Beach. Jolyn aims to empower women to feel confident in their bodies and encourages them to embrace new adventures through its performance-oriented swimwear.

ElasticRun

Series B in 2018
ElasticRun operates a logistics and distribution platform that connects businesses with traditionally underserved consumers, particularly in rural areas. It extends direct distribution networks for FMCG companies, enables eCommerce reach, and facilitates financial services access to SMEs through its network of rural Kirana stores.

Smilo

Series A in 2018
Smilo is a direct-to-consumer brand specializing in essential baby products. Founded by experts including doctors, scientists, and engineers, Smilo offers fuss-free bottles, palate-supporting pacifiers, and other baby care essentials.

Imperfect Foods

Series B in 2018
Imperfect Foods, Inc. is an online grocery delivery service based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. The company specializes in rescuing and redistributing food across various categories, including produce, shelf-stable goods, dairy, meat, and seafood, with a strong emphasis on reducing food waste and supporting farmers. By offering fruits, vegetables, and mixed grocery boxes, Imperfect Foods aims to provide consumers with healthy, seasonal food products at discounted prices compared to traditional grocery stores. The company operates in several areas, including Oakland, Berkeley, and Concord, delivering directly to homes and offices. Its mission-driven approach highlights its commitment to sustainability in the food system, positioning it for long-term success in the evolving grocery market.

Capillary Technologies

Series D in 2018
Founded in 2008, Capillary Technologies is a global leader in SaaS-based customer experience platforms. It empowers over 300 marquee brands across 30+ countries to engage consumers through personalized communication and connected cross-channel experiences. The company's AI-driven solutions enable deep consumer insights, seamless engagement, and loyalty programs, serving over 300 million consumers and 25,000 stores worldwide.

Grove Collaborative

Series C in 2018
Founded in 2016 as a Certified B Corporation, Grove Collaborative is an online retailer dedicated to transforming consumer products into a positive force for human and environmental good. It offers a curated selection of high-performing, planet-first products across household cleaning, personal care, laundry, clean beauty, and pet categories, serving millions of households in the U.S. Every product offered by Grove has been vetted against strict standards for clean ingredients, efficacy, sustainability, cruelty-free formulas, and ethical supply chain practices. As a public benefit corporation, Grove is committed to its mission of moving Beyond Plastic, aiming to be 100% plastic-free by 2025.

6 River Systems

Series B in 2018
Founded in 2015 by former executives of Kiva Systems and Mimio, 6 River Systems specializes in warehouse automation solutions powered by collaborative robots and AI. Its key products include Chuck for task guidance, Mobile Sort for intelligent picking and sorting, Packout for fulfillment, and Fast Lane for high-velocity SKU automation.

Madison Reed

Venture Round in 2017
Madison Reed, Inc. is a beauty company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in manufacturing hair care products, including permanent hair colors, root touch-up products, and color reviving glosses. The company employs a proprietary ammonia-free formula and uses technology to provide salon-quality hair color at home for an affordable price. Madison Reed also offers a range of hair care accessories and tools, such as color bowls, brushes, and professional color kits. In addition to its extensive online product offerings, the company operates hair color salons in California and provides franchising opportunities. Founded in 2013, Madison Reed is committed to creating hair coloring formulations that are free from harsh ingredients like ammonia and parabens, incorporating beneficial nutrients such as keratin and argan oil to cater to individual customer needs.

Bluecore

Series C in 2017
Bluecore is an AI-driven multi-channel marketing platform that specializes in retail marketing. It leverages predictive intelligence to enhance the personalization and prioritization of marketing efforts. By consolidating consumer behavior data and product information, Bluecore provides a detailed understanding of each shopper's historical interactions and anticipated future behaviors with brands. The platform supports marketers in making informed decisions based on extensive data sets, optimizing customer engagement across various channels, including email, websites, display advertisements, and social media. With nearly 500 million shopper IDs and a vast product catalog, Bluecore plays a significant role in helping businesses acquire, retain, and expand their customer base.

Legion Technologies

Series A in 2017
Legion Technologies, Inc. is a workforce engagement platform that specializes in optimizing labor efficiency and employee engagement through its advanced Legion WFM platform. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in Hudson, Ohio; Chicago, Illinois; and Milton, Georgia, the company leverages artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud-native technology to enhance workforce management. Its offerings include demand forecasting, labor optimization, automated scheduling, employee engagement, and time and attendance solutions. The platform is designed to deliver significant return on investment by improving schedule optimization, reducing employee attrition, increasing productivity, and enhancing operational efficiency. Legion Technologies caters to various industries, including retail, food services, health and fitness clubs, and hospitality, and provides implementation, training, customer support, and success services to its clients.

Ritual

Series A in 2017
Based in sunny Los Angeles, Ritual is a direct-to-consumer health brand that believes it’s crucial to know not just what you’re putting into your body, but why you need it in the first place. We’re transparent about our ingredients, where they're sourced from, and have spent years conducting extensive research behind each of the premium nutrient forms we use. Our products are simple, effective, and backed by science. Our mission is simple: to empower people to feel their best by turning healthy habits into a ritual. We have built a team of curious skeptics, world-class scientists, unconventional artists, expert marketers and analytical strategists that are on a mission to reinvent an entire industry. We’re well-funded, growing quickly, and committed to our mission. If you’re a team player who refuses to settle for the status quo, we want you. Welcome to your new daily Ritual.

6 River Systems

Series A in 2017
Founded in 2015 by former executives of Kiva Systems and Mimio, 6 River Systems specializes in warehouse automation solutions powered by collaborative robots and AI. Its key products include Chuck for task guidance, Mobile Sort for intelligent picking and sorting, Packout for fulfillment, and Fast Lane for high-velocity SKU automation.

Smilo

Seed Round in 2017
Smilo is a direct-to-consumer brand specializing in essential baby products. Founded by experts including doctors, scientists, and engineers, Smilo offers fuss-free bottles, palate-supporting pacifiers, and other baby care essentials.

ElasticRun

Series A in 2017
ElasticRun operates a logistics and distribution platform that connects businesses with traditionally underserved consumers, particularly in rural areas. It extends direct distribution networks for FMCG companies, enables eCommerce reach, and facilitates financial services access to SMEs through its network of rural Kirana stores.

Smilo

Seed Round in 2017
Smilo is a direct-to-consumer brand specializing in essential baby products. Founded by experts including doctors, scientists, and engineers, Smilo offers fuss-free bottles, palate-supporting pacifiers, and other baby care essentials.

ElasticRun

Seed Round in 2016
ElasticRun operates a logistics and distribution platform that connects businesses with traditionally underserved consumers, particularly in rural areas. It extends direct distribution networks for FMCG companies, enables eCommerce reach, and facilitates financial services access to SMEs through its network of rural Kirana stores.

Madison Reed

Series C in 2016
Madison Reed, Inc. is a beauty company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in manufacturing hair care products, including permanent hair colors, root touch-up products, and color reviving glosses. The company employs a proprietary ammonia-free formula and uses technology to provide salon-quality hair color at home for an affordable price. Madison Reed also offers a range of hair care accessories and tools, such as color bowls, brushes, and professional color kits. In addition to its extensive online product offerings, the company operates hair color salons in California and provides franchising opportunities. Founded in 2013, Madison Reed is committed to creating hair coloring formulations that are free from harsh ingredients like ammonia and parabens, incorporating beneficial nutrients such as keratin and argan oil to cater to individual customer needs.

Ritual

Seed Round in 2016
Based in sunny Los Angeles, Ritual is a direct-to-consumer health brand that believes it’s crucial to know not just what you’re putting into your body, but why you need it in the first place. We’re transparent about our ingredients, where they're sourced from, and have spent years conducting extensive research behind each of the premium nutrient forms we use. Our products are simple, effective, and backed by science. Our mission is simple: to empower people to feel their best by turning healthy habits into a ritual. We have built a team of curious skeptics, world-class scientists, unconventional artists, expert marketers and analytical strategists that are on a mission to reinvent an entire industry. We’re well-funded, growing quickly, and committed to our mission. If you’re a team player who refuses to settle for the status quo, we want you. Welcome to your new daily Ritual.

Pepperfry

Series E in 2016
Pepperfry is an online home and lifestyle marketplace offering a wide range of furniture, home décor, kitchen and dining items, and pet supplies, sourced from around the world and including its own brand. The platform functions as a one-stop shop for decorating and outfitting living spaces, providing affordable options through a large catalog and a marketplace model. It supports customer convenience with services such as cash on delivery and free shipping, enabling shoppers to browse diverse categories and purchase home furnishings and décor in a seamless online experience.

Kwik

Seed Round in 2016
Kwik operates an Internet of Things (IoT) platform designed to connect retailers, brands, and service providers directly to their customers. The platform facilitates repetitive purchases, allowing businesses to sell products directly to consumers while integrating with existing ordering systems and various delivery and payment services. Kwik offers specific solutions such as Kwik Direct, which enables brands to sell a range of products like diapers, pet food, and fast food, and Kwik Genie, which supports service providers in sectors like transportation, parcel delivery, and home care. Additionally, the company provides a dashboard tool that allows users to monitor key performance indicators, including clicks, orders, and conversion rates, with the capability to analyze the data by product, category, and geography. Kwik is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Jet

Venture Round in 2015
Jet is an e-commerce shopping platform that enables users to shop online from a diverse array of retailers. Founded in April 2014 by Mark Lore, Mike Hanrahan, and Nate Faust, the company is headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey. Jet offers a wide selection of products across various categories, including household goods, health and beauty, groceries, electronics, clothing, and more. The platform is designed to provide a user-friendly shopping experience, allowing customers to purchase items conveniently, including options for cash on delivery. Since September 2016, Jet has operated as a subsidiary of Wal-Mart Stores, enhancing its reach within the competitive online retail market.

Madison Reed

Series C in 2015
Madison Reed, Inc. is a beauty company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in manufacturing hair care products, including permanent hair colors, root touch-up products, and color reviving glosses. The company employs a proprietary ammonia-free formula and uses technology to provide salon-quality hair color at home for an affordable price. Madison Reed also offers a range of hair care accessories and tools, such as color bowls, brushes, and professional color kits. In addition to its extensive online product offerings, the company operates hair color salons in California and provides franchising opportunities. Founded in 2013, Madison Reed is committed to creating hair coloring formulations that are free from harsh ingredients like ammonia and parabens, incorporating beneficial nutrients such as keratin and argan oil to cater to individual customer needs.

Capillary Technologies

Series C in 2015
Founded in 2008, Capillary Technologies is a global leader in SaaS-based customer experience platforms. It empowers over 300 marquee brands across 30+ countries to engage consumers through personalized communication and connected cross-channel experiences. The company's AI-driven solutions enable deep consumer insights, seamless engagement, and loyalty programs, serving over 300 million consumers and 25,000 stores worldwide.

Pepperfry

Series D in 2015
Pepperfry is an online home and lifestyle marketplace offering a wide range of furniture, home décor, kitchen and dining items, and pet supplies, sourced from around the world and including its own brand. The platform functions as a one-stop shop for decorating and outfitting living spaces, providing affordable options through a large catalog and a marketplace model. It supports customer convenience with services such as cash on delivery and free shipping, enabling shoppers to browse diverse categories and purchase home furnishings and décor in a seamless online experience.

Modcloth

Series C in 2015
ModCloth is a retailer based in Tustin, California, specializing in vintage-inspired women's fashion and accessories. Founded by Eric and Susan Koger in a Carnegie Mellon University dorm room, the company has grown to employ over 400 individuals and operates offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Pittsburgh. ModCloth offers a curated selection of exclusive indie and vintage-inspired clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories from numerous independent designers, allowing women to express their unique style. The company leverages innovative technology and social media to enhance the shopping experience, positioning itself as a leader in social commerce within the fashion industry.

Personali

Series B in 2015
Personali is a technology company that assists leading retailers in boosting sales and profitability both online and offline. It achieves this through its Intelligent Incentive platform, which leverages behavioral economics principles and machine learning algorithms to understand and engage shoppers emotionally. The platform enables precision targeting of shoppers with personalized incentives, enhancing customer loyalty, accelerating sales growth, optimizing profitability, and facilitating seamless shopping experiences across channels. Personali is supported by prominent technology investors such as Norwest Venture Partners, Cedar Fund, and Gemini Partners.

Jet

Series B in 2015
Jet is an e-commerce shopping platform that enables users to shop online from a diverse array of retailers. Founded in April 2014 by Mark Lore, Mike Hanrahan, and Nate Faust, the company is headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey. Jet offers a wide selection of products across various categories, including household goods, health and beauty, groceries, electronics, clothing, and more. The platform is designed to provide a user-friendly shopping experience, allowing customers to purchase items conveniently, including options for cash on delivery. Since September 2016, Jet has operated as a subsidiary of Wal-Mart Stores, enhancing its reach within the competitive online retail market.

Kendra Scott Design

Venture Round in 2014
Kendra Scott Design, Inc. is a lifestyle brand based in Austin, Texas, specializing in designing and manufacturing a wide range of jewelry for women, including earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets, and charms. The company also offers bridal and special events jewelry, alongside home goods and beauty products. Founded in 2002, Kendra Scott has established a significant retail presence with stores across various states, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. In addition to its physical stores, Kendra Scott products are available through other retailers and an online store, reflecting the brand's commitment to accessibility and broad customer reach.

Threadflip

Series B in 2014
Threadflip is an online marketplace designed to transform the shopping experience for women by facilitating a peer-to-peer platform for buying and selling women's fashion. The company allows users to take photos of their clothing items and list them for sale, promoting an efficient and cost-effective way to shop for second-hand apparel. Threadflip aims to create a collaborative and inspirational environment for users, enhancing the way women curate their wardrobes. Although the company closed its operations in January 2015, it has since formed a partnership with Le Tote to continue its mission in the fashion marketplace.

Capillary Technologies

Series B in 2014
Founded in 2008, Capillary Technologies is a global leader in SaaS-based customer experience platforms. It empowers over 300 marquee brands across 30+ countries to engage consumers through personalized communication and connected cross-channel experiences. The company's AI-driven solutions enable deep consumer insights, seamless engagement, and loyalty programs, serving over 300 million consumers and 25,000 stores worldwide.

Fashion and You

Series D in 2014
Fashion and You is an online shopping platform founded in 2010 and based in Gurugram, India, that specializes in offering a curated selection of fashion apparel and accessories for men, women, and children. The company operates as an invitation-only shopping club, granting members access to exclusive collections from top designers at significantly discounted prices, often up to 80% off retail. Its offerings include a wide range of products, such as clothing, ethnic and western wear, footwear, handbags, and various fashion accessories. By providing authentic designer merchandise through limited-time events, Fashion and You aims to enhance the online shopping experience while connecting consumers with sought-after international lifestyle brands.

Pepperfry

Series C in 2014
Pepperfry is an online home and lifestyle marketplace offering a wide range of furniture, home décor, kitchen and dining items, and pet supplies, sourced from around the world and including its own brand. The platform functions as a one-stop shop for decorating and outfitting living spaces, providing affordable options through a large catalog and a marketplace model. It supports customer convenience with services such as cash on delivery and free shipping, enabling shoppers to browse diverse categories and purchase home furnishings and décor in a seamless online experience.

RiseSmart

Venture Round in 2014
RiseSmart, Inc. is an outplacement company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2007. The company specializes in contemporary career transition services designed to enhance employer brands, boost employee retention, and re-engage talent. RiseSmart combines personalized support from trained professionals with advanced technology through its cloud-based platform, Transition Concierge, which helps employees find new positions significantly faster than the national average. Additionally, the company offers RiseSmart Insight, a performance tracking and analytics system for real-time monitoring of outplacement effectiveness. Serving a diverse clientele that includes small and medium enterprises as well as Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies, RiseSmart operates across various industries, including consumer products, healthcare, financial services, and technology. As of 2015, RiseSmart operates as a subsidiary of Randstad Holding NV.

Madison Reed

Series B in 2014
Madison Reed, Inc. is a beauty company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in manufacturing hair care products, including permanent hair colors, root touch-up products, and color reviving glosses. The company employs a proprietary ammonia-free formula and uses technology to provide salon-quality hair color at home for an affordable price. Madison Reed also offers a range of hair care accessories and tools, such as color bowls, brushes, and professional color kits. In addition to its extensive online product offerings, the company operates hair color salons in California and provides franchising opportunities. Founded in 2013, Madison Reed is committed to creating hair coloring formulations that are free from harsh ingredients like ammonia and parabens, incorporating beneficial nutrients such as keratin and argan oil to cater to individual customer needs.

Snowman Logistics

Venture Round in 2013
Snowman Logistics Limited is a leading provider of integrated temperature-controlled logistics services in India, operating across more than 100 cities and serving over 4,400 outlets. Founded in 1993 and based in Bengaluru, the company specializes in cold supply chain management, offering a comprehensive range of services through its three primary segments: Warehousing Services, Transportation Services, and Consignment Agency Services. Snowman Logistics provides temperature-controlled warehousing that includes ambient, chilled, and frozen facilities, alongside primary transportation solutions like door-to-door and customized services. Additionally, the company facilitates last-mile distribution to various sectors, including quick-service restaurants and retail outlets. With a fleet of around 293 refrigerated vehicles, Snowman also offers value-added services such as kitting, labeling, sorting, and repacking, along with the processing of fruits and vegetables. The company, originally known as Snowman Frozen Foods Limited until 2011, has established itself as a trusted leader in the cold supply chain industry.

Pepperfry

Series B in 2013
Pepperfry is an online home and lifestyle marketplace offering a wide range of furniture, home décor, kitchen and dining items, and pet supplies, sourced from around the world and including its own brand. The platform functions as a one-stop shop for decorating and outfitting living spaces, providing affordable options through a large catalog and a marketplace model. It supports customer convenience with services such as cash on delivery and free shipping, enabling shoppers to browse diverse categories and purchase home furnishings and décor in a seamless online experience.

Capillary Technologies

Series A in 2012
Founded in 2008, Capillary Technologies is a global leader in SaaS-based customer experience platforms. It empowers over 300 marquee brands across 30+ countries to engage consumers through personalized communication and connected cross-channel experiences. The company's AI-driven solutions enable deep consumer insights, seamless engagement, and loyalty programs, serving over 300 million consumers and 25,000 stores worldwide.

Gemvara

Series D in 2012
Gemvara, Inc. is a Boston-based manufacturer and retailer of custom-made fine jewelry, specializing in personalized pieces for both women and men. Founded in 2006, the company operates an online store that provides an extensive selection of over 1.5 million unique design possibilities, including engagement rings, wedding bands, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. Utilizing a made-to-order technology platform, Gemvara allows customers to customize their jewelry with a variety of gemstones and precious metals, ensuring each piece is handcrafted to meet individual preferences. The company, previously known as Paragon Lake, Inc., rebranded in February 2010 and now functions as a subsidiary of Richline Group, Inc.

Modcloth

Series C in 2012
ModCloth is a retailer based in Tustin, California, specializing in vintage-inspired women's fashion and accessories. Founded by Eric and Susan Koger in a Carnegie Mellon University dorm room, the company has grown to employ over 400 individuals and operates offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Pittsburgh. ModCloth offers a curated selection of exclusive indie and vintage-inspired clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories from numerous independent designers, allowing women to express their unique style. The company leverages innovative technology and social media to enhance the shopping experience, positioning itself as a leader in social commerce within the fashion industry.

RiseSmart

Venture Round in 2012
RiseSmart, Inc. is an outplacement company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2007. The company specializes in contemporary career transition services designed to enhance employer brands, boost employee retention, and re-engage talent. RiseSmart combines personalized support from trained professionals with advanced technology through its cloud-based platform, Transition Concierge, which helps employees find new positions significantly faster than the national average. Additionally, the company offers RiseSmart Insight, a performance tracking and analytics system for real-time monitoring of outplacement effectiveness. Serving a diverse clientele that includes small and medium enterprises as well as Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies, RiseSmart operates across various industries, including consumer products, healthcare, financial services, and technology. As of 2015, RiseSmart operates as a subsidiary of Randstad Holding NV.

Pepperfry

Series A in 2011
Pepperfry is an online home and lifestyle marketplace offering a wide range of furniture, home décor, kitchen and dining items, and pet supplies, sourced from around the world and including its own brand. The platform functions as a one-stop shop for decorating and outfitting living spaces, providing affordable options through a large catalog and a marketplace model. It supports customer convenience with services such as cash on delivery and free shipping, enabling shoppers to browse diverse categories and purchase home furnishings and décor in a seamless online experience.

Fashion and You

Venture Round in 2011
Fashion and You is an online shopping platform founded in 2010 and based in Gurugram, India, that specializes in offering a curated selection of fashion apparel and accessories for men, women, and children. The company operates as an invitation-only shopping club, granting members access to exclusive collections from top designers at significantly discounted prices, often up to 80% off retail. Its offerings include a wide range of products, such as clothing, ethnic and western wear, footwear, handbags, and various fashion accessories. By providing authentic designer merchandise through limited-time events, Fashion and You aims to enhance the online shopping experience while connecting consumers with sought-after international lifestyle brands.

PCH International

Series C in 2011
PCH International is a global product development and supply chain platform that helps brands bring and scale new products. The company offers end-to-end services across product design and development, manufacturing, fulfillment, packaging, logistics, and distribution, complemented by supply chain orchestration to optimize operations and reduce costs. Operating asset-light, PCH connects brands with consumers through an integrated, horizontal platform that spans the product lifecycle, aiming to boost brand revenue, improve transparency, and enhance sustainability while strengthening consumer engagement. Founded in 1996, PCH maintains innovation hubs in San Francisco and Shenzhen, with headquarters in Cork and operations in Cape Town, enabling cost synergies, global talent access, and rapid product delivery. Servicing customers across beauty, home, living, entertainment, technology, fashion, and wellness, PCH supports channels including direct-to-consumer, direct-to-retail, and ecommerce. The company also established Highway1, a hardware accelerator to help startups bring products to market, reflecting its focus on accelerating hardware innovation and scale.

Lashou.com

Series C in 2011
Lashou.com is a location-based social commerce platform that facilitates online-to-offline transactions for users in China. Founded in March 2010, the company has become the largest group-purchasing website in the country, serving over 500 cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Taipei. Lashou provides merchants with effective marketing solutions while allowing users to access discounts and coupons through group buying. The platform has experienced significant growth, boasting approximately 3 million registered users and over 30 million monthly visits. Lashou aims to expand its services into Southeast Asian markets, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore, in the near future. The company has successfully raised $55 million from various investors, contributing to its estimated market value of $1.1 billion.

PCH International

Series B in 2011
PCH International is a global product development and supply chain platform that helps brands bring and scale new products. The company offers end-to-end services across product design and development, manufacturing, fulfillment, packaging, logistics, and distribution, complemented by supply chain orchestration to optimize operations and reduce costs. Operating asset-light, PCH connects brands with consumers through an integrated, horizontal platform that spans the product lifecycle, aiming to boost brand revenue, improve transparency, and enhance sustainability while strengthening consumer engagement. Founded in 1996, PCH maintains innovation hubs in San Francisco and Shenzhen, with headquarters in Cork and operations in Cape Town, enabling cost synergies, global talent access, and rapid product delivery. Servicing customers across beauty, home, living, entertainment, technology, fashion, and wellness, PCH supports channels including direct-to-consumer, direct-to-retail, and ecommerce. The company also established Highway1, a hardware accelerator to help startups bring products to market, reflecting its focus on accelerating hardware innovation and scale.

RiseSmart

Venture Round in 2010
RiseSmart, Inc. is an outplacement company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2007. The company specializes in contemporary career transition services designed to enhance employer brands, boost employee retention, and re-engage talent. RiseSmart combines personalized support from trained professionals with advanced technology through its cloud-based platform, Transition Concierge, which helps employees find new positions significantly faster than the national average. Additionally, the company offers RiseSmart Insight, a performance tracking and analytics system for real-time monitoring of outplacement effectiveness. Serving a diverse clientele that includes small and medium enterprises as well as Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies, RiseSmart operates across various industries, including consumer products, healthcare, financial services, and technology. As of 2015, RiseSmart operates as a subsidiary of Randstad Holding NV.

RetailMeNot

Series B in 2010
RetailMeNot operates a digital marketplace that connects consumers with a wide array of online coupons and deals. The company manages a portfolio of coupon websites, including RetailMeNot.com in the United States and VoucherCodes.co.uk in the United Kingdom, among others in various countries. RetailMeNot provides consumers with an extensive selection of offers from numerous retailers, facilitating savings both online and in-store. The platform allows users to search for, discover, and redeem relevant digital coupons through its website, mobile applications, and email newsletters, making it a comprehensive resource for budget-conscious shoppers. With millions of visits to its sites, RetailMeNot has established itself as a leading destination for consumers seeking discounts and deals.

Lashou.com

Series B in 2010
Lashou.com is a location-based social commerce platform that facilitates online-to-offline transactions for users in China. Founded in March 2010, the company has become the largest group-purchasing website in the country, serving over 500 cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Taipei. Lashou provides merchants with effective marketing solutions while allowing users to access discounts and coupons through group buying. The platform has experienced significant growth, boasting approximately 3 million registered users and over 30 million monthly visits. Lashou aims to expand its services into Southeast Asian markets, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore, in the near future. The company has successfully raised $55 million from various investors, contributing to its estimated market value of $1.1 billion.

Suvidhaa

Series B in 2010
Suvidhaa is a prominent player in the payment and remittance sector, aggregating multiple services such as utility bill collection, insurance premium payments, mobile/DTH recharge, travel ticketing, and money transfer through its extensive network of 80,000 franchise outlets nationwide. The company's innovative platform, S-Commerce®, connects over 300 service providers with their last-mile customers.

1010data

Venture Round in 2010
1010data, Inc. is a data management and analytics company that specializes in providing big data discovery and sharing solutions for both business and technical users. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a range of products, including its flagship 1010data Big Data Discovery platform, which allows users to analyze data directly where it is stored. Its suite of solutions also includes advanced analytics capabilities, data sharing and monetization options, and industry-specific applications that help organizations leverage their enterprise data alongside third-party data. The company provides a cloud-based Analytical Platform as a Service (APaaS), which features an analytical database, user-friendly interfaces for reporting and analysis, and integration capabilities for various data sources. 1010data serves a diverse clientele across multiple sectors, including retail, financial services, healthcare, and government, helping organizations enhance their operational efficiency and drive strategic growth.

RiseSmart

Series A in 2009
RiseSmart, Inc. is an outplacement company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2007. The company specializes in contemporary career transition services designed to enhance employer brands, boost employee retention, and re-engage talent. RiseSmart combines personalized support from trained professionals with advanced technology through its cloud-based platform, Transition Concierge, which helps employees find new positions significantly faster than the national average. Additionally, the company offers RiseSmart Insight, a performance tracking and analytics system for real-time monitoring of outplacement effectiveness. Serving a diverse clientele that includes small and medium enterprises as well as Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies, RiseSmart operates across various industries, including consumer products, healthcare, financial services, and technology. As of 2015, RiseSmart operates as a subsidiary of Randstad Holding NV.

NearbyNow

Venture Round in 2009
NearbyNow is a company that specializes in developing mobile shopping applications designed to help consumers locate products in their size at nearby retailers. The platform serves a diverse range of clients, including well-known magazines like Cosmopolitan and GQ, alongside major brands such as Nike and Estee Lauder. NearbyNow's technology enables users to search local store inventories via the Internet or mobile phones, offering information on a wide variety of products, including baby items, home goods, and fashion accessories. The company boasts impressive engagement metrics, featuring a click-through rate of 28% and a conversion-to-purchase rate of 5.8%, positioning it as a leader in the mobile shopping sector. Additionally, brands and retailers can access a robust ad network to promote multimedia advertisements, reaching over 2 million mobile shoppers.

M-Factor

Series D in 2009
M-Factor, Inc. is a software company based in San Mateo, California, specializing in web-based profit and revenue optimization solutions for the consumer goods, retail, and quick-service restaurant sectors. Founded in 2003, the company offers a software-as-a-service suite that helps businesses analyze, forecast, and optimize their marketing investments and trade spending. Its key products include M4 Marketing Investment Management, which focuses on tracking and optimizing marketing and promotional investments; T4 Trade Spending Effectiveness, designed to enhance the allocation of trade spend; and P4 Portfolio Pricing Optimization, which assists users in setting prices for various regions, channels, and products. M-Factor serves clients both in the United States and internationally, providing tools that enhance profitability and revenue management.

RiseSmart

Series A in 2008
RiseSmart, Inc. is an outplacement company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2007. The company specializes in contemporary career transition services designed to enhance employer brands, boost employee retention, and re-engage talent. RiseSmart combines personalized support from trained professionals with advanced technology through its cloud-based platform, Transition Concierge, which helps employees find new positions significantly faster than the national average. Additionally, the company offers RiseSmart Insight, a performance tracking and analytics system for real-time monitoring of outplacement effectiveness. Serving a diverse clientele that includes small and medium enterprises as well as Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies, RiseSmart operates across various industries, including consumer products, healthcare, financial services, and technology. As of 2015, RiseSmart operates as a subsidiary of Randstad Holding NV.

iStorez

Series A in 2008
iStorez is a brand new way to shop-bringing theme-based shopping and all your favorite brands and store specials to a single destination in a simplified and uniquely personalized way.

PCH International

Series A in 2008
PCH International is a global product development and supply chain platform that helps brands bring and scale new products. The company offers end-to-end services across product design and development, manufacturing, fulfillment, packaging, logistics, and distribution, complemented by supply chain orchestration to optimize operations and reduce costs. Operating asset-light, PCH connects brands with consumers through an integrated, horizontal platform that spans the product lifecycle, aiming to boost brand revenue, improve transparency, and enhance sustainability while strengthening consumer engagement. Founded in 1996, PCH maintains innovation hubs in San Francisco and Shenzhen, with headquarters in Cork and operations in Cape Town, enabling cost synergies, global talent access, and rapid product delivery. Servicing customers across beauty, home, living, entertainment, technology, fashion, and wellness, PCH supports channels including direct-to-consumer, direct-to-retail, and ecommerce. The company also established Highway1, a hardware accelerator to help startups bring products to market, reflecting its focus on accelerating hardware innovation and scale.

Suvidhaa

Series A in 2008
Suvidhaa is a prominent player in the payment and remittance sector, aggregating multiple services such as utility bill collection, insurance premium payments, mobile/DTH recharge, travel ticketing, and money transfer through its extensive network of 80,000 franchise outlets nationwide. The company's innovative platform, S-Commerce®, connects over 300 service providers with their last-mile customers.

TuVox/West Corporation

Series D in 2007
TuVox, Inc. specializes in providing speech application and contact center solutions for both inbound and outbound calls. The company's offerings include natural language call routing, customer support triage, and product support that integrates with live agents. TuVox's solutions cater to various industries, including telecommunications, financial services, healthcare, high technology, and retail, as well as sectors such as media and publishing, travel, and energy. The company also offers managed services, which encompass turnkey application support, monitoring, and quality assurance, along with design center services for tailored application development. Additionally, TuVox provides options for ongoing support through its On Premise service and enables clients to manage applications via the On Demand Portal.

Kriyari

Seed Round in 2006
Kriyari owns and operates Web-site for online shopping. Its site collects, organizes, and displays the information of various stores and brands. The company's site allows the consumers to find storefronts by content, category, or store name; and its tagging system allows consumers to identify stores, as well as maintain lists of storefronts. Kriyari, Inc. was founded in 2006 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

TuVox/West Corporation

Series D in 2004
TuVox, Inc. specializes in providing speech application and contact center solutions for both inbound and outbound calls. The company's offerings include natural language call routing, customer support triage, and product support that integrates with live agents. TuVox's solutions cater to various industries, including telecommunications, financial services, healthcare, high technology, and retail, as well as sectors such as media and publishing, travel, and energy. The company also offers managed services, which encompass turnkey application support, monitoring, and quality assurance, along with design center services for tailored application development. Additionally, TuVox provides options for ongoing support through its On Premise service and enables clients to manage applications via the On Demand Portal.

OneChannel

Series C in 2000
OneChannel.net is a growing, web-based provider of e-commerce information management services and metrics for manufacturers and etailers, helping them efficiently manage their use of the Internet as a sales channel.

Optivo

Series A in 2000
SaaS price optimization software for retail ecommerce
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