Norwest Venture Partners, established in 1961, is a global venture capital and growth equity firm based in Palo Alto, California. With nearly $5 billion under management, the firm invests in early to late-stage companies across various sectors, including technology, business services, financial services, consumer products, and healthcare. Norwest focuses on providing capital and operational support to help CEOs and founders scale their businesses, with typical investments ranging from $10 million to $50 million, and sometimes up to $100 million for growth equity companies. The firm has invested in over 600 companies and currently partners with over 140 active companies across its portfolio.
Principal, Head of Mergers Acquisitions and Capital Markets
Yoni Braun
Vice President
Sonya Brown
General Partner and Co-Head of Growth Equity
Shiv Chaudhary
Managing Director, Norwest India
Priti Youssef Choksi
Partner
Casper De Clercq
General Partner
Nathan Cohen
Vice President
Jeffrey Crowe
Co-Founder and Senior Managing Partner
Ran Ding
Partner
Matthew De Dominicis
Administrative Partner and CFO
Philip Fleischman
Vice President
David Glaser
Investor
Anubha Goyal
Investor, Norwest India
Ken Graham
Investor
Aidan Greenstein
Investor
Guillermo Grimaldo
Investor
Garrett Hardesty
Investor
Ryan Harris
General Partner
Sean Jacobsohn
Partner
Trey Jennings
Senior Associate
Krish Kapadia
Vice President
Sameer Kapur
Vice President, Growth Equity
Paul Kigawa
Investor
Nikhil Kookada
Vice President
Jon Kossow
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Parul Laddha
Investor, Norwest India
Jordan Leites
Vice President
Sam Lesser
Investor
Sonia Li
Associate
Brian Matesic
Principal
Cassie McHenry
Investor
JP McKeever
Investor
John McNeil
Investor
Ryan McDonald
Principal - Healthcare
Scott Mitchell
Principal
Venkat Mohan
Operating Partner and Board Member
Brian Moon
Senior Associate
Dror Nahumi
General Partner
Michelle Nie
Investor
Ginny Pan
Investor
Connor Pike
Principal, Growth Equity
Ankit Prasad
Vice President
Irem Rami
Principal, Growth Equity and Venture
Ashwin Ravi
Associate
Gabrielle Rush
Investor
Samuel Saldarriaga
Investor
Umang Sanghvi
Investor, Norwest India
Christopher Scullin
Vice President
Rama Sekhar
Partner
Suraj Shah
Vice President
Niren Shah
Managing Director and Head of India, Norwest Venture Partners (NVP) India
Chris Sondej
Principal, Growth Equity
Gabe Stauber
Associate
Laurie Tennant
Principal, People Advisory
Matthew Uthupan
Investor
Sanchana Vasikaran
Investor
Vidushi Verma
Investor, Norwest India
Jessica Yi
Vice President
Edward Yip
Partner
Michael Zarian
Investor
Justin Zhang
Investor
David Zilberman
General Partner
Dave Zilberman
General Partner
Past deals in Growth Stage
ICON
Series C in 2025
ICON is a construction technologies company that focuses on revolutionizing homebuilding through the use of 3D printing, robotics, software, and advanced materials. The company specializes in constructing single-story, mid-size homes, particularly in developing countries, allowing for faster and more cost-effective building compared to traditional methods. By leveraging innovative technologies, ICON aims to address the housing needs of underserved communities, streamlining the construction process for engineers and builders alike.
tvScientific
Series B in 2025
TvScientific is a performance advertising platform focused on making connected TV (CTV) advertising accessible and measurable for brands and applications of all sizes. The platform utilizes data to demonstrate the true value of TV advertising while simplifying and automating the processes of CTV buying and optimization. TvScientific offers real-time reporting that allows users to monitor campaign performance effectively, ensuring that their advertising efforts achieve optimal results. Additionally, the platform features Always-On Incrementality testing, which provides insights into the incremental value generated by CTV campaigns, further assuring users that their marketing strategies are effective. By combining intuitive campaign management with digital-like measurement and attribution, TvScientific enables businesses to harness CTV as a scalable performance channel.
Nuvig Therapeutics
Series B in 2024
Nuvig Therapeutics is focused on developing innovative therapies aimed at restoring immune homeostasis and rebalancing immune function, particularly following inflammation. The company is building a pipeline of novel immune therapeutics specifically designed for chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. By leveraging natural mechanisms to modulate immune responses, Nuvig seeks to enhance treatment options available to healthcare providers and improve patient outcomes.
Third Wave Automation
Series C in 2024
Third Wave Automation, Inc. specializes in developing autonomous forklift technology that leverages machine learning and computer vision to enhance material handling. Founded in 2018 and based in Union City, California, the company has created a Shared Autonomy Platform that allows forklifts to perform intricate tasks under the supervision of human operators, who can intervene as necessary. This approach improves safety and operational efficiency within warehouses and supply chains. By integrating advanced robotics and deep learning, Third Wave Automation's solutions facilitate precise automated movement of materials and adapt to varying warehouse configurations and demands, thereby enhancing overall throughput and effectiveness in logistics operations.
Vridhi Home Finance
Series B in 2024
Vridhi Home Finance is a housing finance company that leverages technology to expand its reach and serve customers in tier two and three cities across India. It focuses on providing affordable housing finance to underserved and unserved populations, helping them secure loans to purchase or build their dream homes. The company aims to improve the standard of living for its customers by facilitating homeownership.
ShiraTronics
Series B in 2024
ShiraTronics, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing and commercializing neuromodulation therapies aimed at treating chronic migraines, a condition that significantly impacts the lives of millions worldwide. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Ireland, with an additional location in Minneapolis, Minnesota, ShiraTronics is focused on addressing unmet clinical needs in neurology. The company's innovative technologies offer new approaches to effectively alleviate the debilitating effects of migraine headaches, thereby striving to improve the quality of life for those affected by this disabling disorder.
MBX Biosciences
Series C in 2024
MBX Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Carmel, Indiana, specializing in the development of therapeutics for rare endocrine disorders. Established in 2018, the company focuses on creating peptides aimed at treating genetic diseases that affect glandular hormones, which play a crucial role in the body’s chemical messaging system. By targeting conditions with inadequate treatment options, MBX Biosciences is dedicated to discovering, developing, and commercializing innovative endocrine therapeutics.
Zenas BioPharma
Series C in 2024
Zenas BioPharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Florida, dedicated to developing immune-based therapies for patients. The company's lead product candidate, obexelimab, is a bifunctional monoclonal antibody that targets both CD19 and FcγRIIb, which are found on B cells. This innovative approach aims to inhibit the activity of B cells involved in various autoimmune diseases while preserving their overall population, thus offering a potential therapeutic advantage over traditional treatments that deplete these cells.
Engrail Therapeutics
Series B in 2024
Engrail Therapeutics, Inc. is dedicated to developing and commercializing neuro drugs aimed at treating diseases of the nervous system. Founded in 2019 and based in San Diego, California, the company focuses on creating transformative medicines to alleviate the significant burden of such conditions. One of its key products is ENX-101, a preclinical compound designed to modulate a receptor for GABA, a critical neurotransmitter in the brain. Engrail Therapeutics combines biological insights with clinically meaningful solutions to advance its portfolio of therapies, utilizing a flexible transaction model to efficiently progress its drug candidates from development to commercialization.
Anomalo
Series B in 2024
Anomalo is a developer of an artificial intelligence-based data validation tool that helps organizations continuously inspect and validate the data entering their warehouses. The company’s solution automatically detects and explains issues in enterprise data, facilitating a seamless connection to data warehouses. By employing automated machine learning technology, Anomalo enables companies to validate and document their data with minimal configuration, eliminating the need for users to write any code. This approach streamlines the data validation process, enhancing data integrity and reliability for enterprises.
CytoVale
Series C in 2023
CytoVale, Inc. is a medical technology company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2012. The company specializes in developing biomarkers that leverage the mechanical properties of individual cells, a field known as mechanomics. By utilizing microfluidics technology, CytoVale can efficiently route and physically probe single cells to measure multiple biomarkers simultaneously. This innovative approach aims to enhance early detection of immune-mediated diseases, particularly sepsis, thereby improving patient outcomes and reducing treatment costs. CytoVale's integration of cell mechanics with machine learning positions it at the forefront of revolutionizing diagnostic practices in healthcare.
ORO Labs
Series B in 2023
ORO Labs specializes in developing a procurement automation platform aimed at enhancing traditional procurement operations. The company's software focuses on streamlining enterprise spending on critical purchases and supplier interactions, which are often chaotic and complex. ORO Labs' platform offers a user-friendly experience that provides visibility into supplier risk and spending, along with comprehensive management of purchasing processes, legal formalities, and compliance. This enables modern companies to address their procurement needs efficiently and with agility.
Diana Health
Series B in 2023
Diana Health operates a network of contemporary women's health practices designed to enhance the delivery of maternity and women’s healthcare in collaboration with hospitals. The organization focuses on empowering women by offering personalized and comprehensive care that prioritizes their involvement in decision-making. Through an individualized care program, Diana Health integrates clinical care, education, and wellness support, all facilitated by a user-friendly technology platform. This approach aims to improve clinical outcomes and streamline operations, ultimately helping women prepare for childbirth and their parenting journeys.
Pair Eyewear
Series C in 2023
Pair Eyewear, founded in 2017 and based in New York, specializes in customizable eyeglasses for children. The company offers a unique product line that includes base frames, which are standard glasses, and top frames, which are snap-on fronts that can be easily changed to reflect a child's evolving interests and personalities. By leveraging an e-commerce platform, Pair Eyewear aims to transform the eyeglass experience into an engaging activity for children while simplifying the process for parents. The brand focuses on quality and affordability, providing eyewear that combines style with functionality, featuring hand-polished acetate frames and shatterproof polycarbonate lenses.
Vertos Medical
Series C in 2023
Vertos Medical Inc. is a medical device company specializing in minimally invasive treatments for lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, the company has developed the mild device, which provides an outpatient, fluoroscopically guided treatment for LSS without the need for implants. This innovative approach allows physicians to perform lumbar decompression procedures under local anesthesia, helping to restore space in the spinal canal, alleviate pressure on nerves, and enhance patient mobility. Vertos Medical's commitment to advancing spinal care is reflected in its focus on delivering effective solutions for common spinal diseases.
oneNav
Series C in 2023
OneNav specializes in developing a mobile positioning system tailored for smartphones, wearables, and Internet of Things (IoT) tracking devices. The company's innovative system leverages the modernized L5 signaling band from navigation satellite constellations, enhancing the accuracy and reliability of position data. By incorporating artificial intelligence, OneNav provides clients with upgraded, data-rich signals that support various tracking applications, ensuring precise location services across multiple platforms.
Spiff
Series C in 2023
Spiff Inc. is a software company that specializes in sales commission automation through its SaaS platform. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Sandy, Utah, with an office in Mountain View, California, Spiff offers a comprehensive solution that allows organizations to design, manage, and optimize their sales commission plans. The platform enables users to create and modify commission structures, automate data integration from various systems such as ERP and payroll, and provide sales teams with personalized dashboards to track their performance. Spiff’s software streamlines complex commission processes, enhances accuracy by eliminating errors, and supports advanced features like modeling new plans and generating detailed payroll reports. The company primarily serves finance and sales operations, sales and marketing teams, managers, and executives, facilitating improved sales performance through real-time insights and automation.
Culinary Brands
Series C in 2023
Culinary Brands is a company dedicated to creating fresh food products that delight customers. It has established exclusive partnerships with well-known global brands, including Subway and Lavazza. Additionally, Culinary Brands owns a coffee manufacturing facility, allowing it to control the quality and production of its coffee offerings. The company operates as a platform for food brands, focusing on forging partnerships within the food industry. By investing in brands that prioritize fresh, quality products, Culinary Brands aims to deliver value to consumers while also generating job opportunities through its operations.
Elevate
Series B in 2023
Elevate is an automated, AI-driven benefit account platform designed to assist account administrators, including benefit platforms, financial institutions, health plans, and third-party administrators. The company aims to modernize consumer benefits by offering an all-in-one, reliable technology solution that supports Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs). Elevate's platform is utilized by thousands of employers and serves hundreds of thousands of American workers and their families, streamlining the management of consumer-directed employee benefits.
SlashNext
Series B in 2023
SlashNext, Inc. specializes in cybersecurity solutions, focusing on protecting users from phishing threats. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California, the company offers an Active Cyber Defense System that delivers zero-day protection against various internet-based threats, including social engineering attacks, data exfiltration, and malware. Utilizing its patented SEER technology, SlashNext performs dynamic run-time analysis on billions of URLs daily, enabling the detection of zero-hour phishing threats. The company's comprehensive protection services include mobile phishing protection, browser phishing defense, and agentless solutions, which can be accessed through mobile apps, browser extensions, and APIs that integrate with leading endpoint management and incident response tools.
Clever Care Health Plan
Series C in 2023
Clever Care Health Plan, Inc. is a healthcare insurance provider that specializes in Medicare Advantage plans, integrating the principles of Eastern and Western medicine. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Westminster, California, with an additional office in Arcadia, the company offers a range of culturally sensitive healthcare solutions. Its plans include access to services such as acupuncture, herbal remedies, tai chi, and cupping, aimed at enhancing both physical and mental well-being. Clever Care connects its members with diverse networks of hospitals and healthcare providers who are attuned to their cultural needs and language preferences. The company distributes its products through brokers and sales agents, ensuring that Medicare beneficiaries receive the support and services they require.
Monogram Health
Series C in 2023
Monogram Health, Inc. is a provider of kidney care services based in Nashville, Tennessee, specializing in the management of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. Established in 2019, the company employs an innovative in-home care delivery model that integrates evidence-based clinical services, including complex case and disease management, utilization management, and medication therapy management. Monogram Health focuses on improving patient outcomes and quality of life while reducing medical costs through predictive analysis and next-generation artificial intelligence algorithms. It collaborates with leading health plans and risk-bearing providers to deliver care across various insurance products in 34 states, aiming to enhance the management of patients with polychronic conditions and ensure seamless transitions to dialysis and pre-emptive kidney transplants.
BillionToOne
Series C in 2022
BillionToOne Inc. is a precision diagnostics company based in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in molecular testing for prenatal and oncology applications. Established in 2016, the company has developed a patented molecular counter platform capable of detecting and quantifying DNA molecules at an extraordinarily precise level. BillionToOne's flagship product, UNITY, is a noninvasive prenatal screening test that analyzes fetal cell-free DNA from a simple blood sample taken from the mother, allowing for the detection of single-gene disorders such as cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy, and beta-thalassemia. This innovative approach aims to replace more invasive procedures like amniocentesis, providing a safer and more affordable alternative for expecting mothers, particularly in developing countries. Additionally, the company is focused on oncology, offering tests that can accurately identify actionable mutations and assess tumor burden through blood samples.
MBX Biosciences
Series B in 2022
MBX Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Carmel, Indiana, specializing in the development of therapeutics for rare endocrine disorders. Established in 2018, the company focuses on creating peptides aimed at treating genetic diseases that affect glandular hormones, which play a crucial role in the body’s chemical messaging system. By targeting conditions with inadequate treatment options, MBX Biosciences is dedicated to discovering, developing, and commercializing innovative endocrine therapeutics.
Enable
Series C in 2022
Enable is a cloud-based software platform that specializes in rebate management for distributors, manufacturers, and retailers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Enable offers a solution that allows businesses to calculate, plan, and manage rebate deals effectively, thereby facilitating profitable growth. The platform provides actionable insights for more informed decision-making, streamlines the execution of trading agreements, and enhances financial reporting with transparent and auditable results. By fostering collaboration between trading partners through integrated planning and incentive programs, Enable helps companies acquire, retain, and serve their customers more efficiently.
Scratch
Series C in 2022
Scratch is a financial technology company that specializes in payment processing, patient financing, and communication tools tailored for veterinary and medical practices. Its platform is utilized by approximately half of all veterinary clinics in the United States, facilitating efficient interactions and transactions between practices and their clients. Scratch's patient financing solution offers clients, including pet owners, a guaranteed financing offer in as little as 60 seconds, helping them manage medical expenses. Additionally, Scratch's payment processing tools integrate with popular practice management systems, enhancing the checkout experience for both patients and practices. This comprehensive approach supports various medical and dental practices in accessing modern financial solutions effectively.
Session AI
Series C in 2022
Session AI, previously known as ZineOne, is an innovative marketing platform focused on enhancing real-time customer interactions in the ecommerce sector. The platform addresses the challenge of anonymous online shopping sessions, utilizing advanced machine learning to analyze customer micro-behaviors and deliver personalized experiences instantly, all without relying on personal or historical data. This capability allows brands to achieve significant increases in conversion rates, with clients such as KOHL's and Men's Wearhouse reporting up to 32% lifts in performance. Session AI's technology facilitates seamless engagement across various digital channels, enabling brands to initiate desired customer actions based on real-time interaction patterns. The company collaborates with major industry players like Adobe and AWS, further establishing its presence in the marketing technology landscape.
Torch
Series C in 2022
Torch is a leadership development platform with integrated coaching, software, and feedback to raise high performers to the next level. It was founded by a team of executive coaches and experienced psychologists who are passionate about helping senior leaders perform at their highest level. Torch is on a mission to empower leaders to build high growth, high-performance cultures by building the awareness and skills required to manage and lead effectively. Our proven model blends human intelligence and digital technology to accelerate talent development and deliver measurable leadership outcomes.
Noyo
Series B in 2022
Noyo is a company focused on modernizing the insurance industry through API-based data exchange. Established by experts in benefits, insurance, and technology, Noyo aims to enhance the infrastructure of the benefits sector by providing seamless digital connectivity. Its platform enables the secure exchange of critical benefits data among insurers, brokers, and consumers, facilitating real-time access to information essential for benefit design and delivery. By offering a suite of developer-friendly application programming interfaces, Noyo allows brokers and insurers to effortlessly connect with various platforms, streamlining the enrollment process and improving overall efficiency in the benefits landscape.
Velocity Global
Series B in 2022
Velocity Global is a provider of global employment solutions that assists companies in onboarding, managing, and compensating talent across over 185 countries. The company specializes in International Professional Employer Organization (PEO) services, global immigration, payroll, recruiting, and consulting, which facilitate efficient entry into new markets. By leveraging its expertise, Velocity Global enables businesses to accelerate their global expansion efforts, often achieving market entry up to 90% faster and reducing associated costs by up to 60%. Its platform streamlines the hiring process, onboarding, benefits management, and contractor compliance, thereby helping enterprises minimize hiring and relocation expenses while enhancing profitability. The company is recognized for its commitment to delivering compliant and flexible solutions that empower companies to pursue their global growth objectives with confidence.
Qualified
Series C in 2022
Qualified.com, Inc. specializes in a conversational marketing platform designed to enhance engagement with potential customers. The platform alerts sales teams when qualified leads visit their websites, enabling immediate interaction through chat, voice calls, and screen sharing. Tailored for companies utilizing Salesforce, Qualified empowers enterprise sales and marketing teams to convert their corporate websites into effective sales tools, thereby optimizing their sales pipelines. By providing a comprehensive view of website visitors and equipping businesses with the necessary tools to identify target buyers, Qualified facilitates real-time conversations that can significantly drive sales growth. The company, based in San Francisco, California, was formerly known as FATBEAR LABS Inc. and rebranded in January 2019.
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.
UPSIDE Foods
Series C in 2022
UPSIDE Foods, formerly known as Memphis Meats, is a cultivated meat company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berkeley, California. The company specializes in producing real meat, poultry, and seafood directly from animal cells, eliminating the need to raise and slaughter animals. This innovative approach significantly reduces the resource consumption associated with traditional meat production, requiring less water, land, and energy. UPSIDE Foods aims to offer consumers clean, humane, and sustainable meat products, such as beef meatballs, chicken, and duck, all grown in controlled environments. The company is led by Dr. Uma Valeti, who is committed to transforming the food industry with healthier and environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional meat.
Obsidian Security
Series C in 2022
Obsidian Security, Inc. develops cloud infrastructure and data center security solutions, focusing on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence to address cyber threats in hybrid-cloud environments. The company provides a platform that enables threat detection, breach remediation, and security hardening specifically for business-critical software as a service (SaaS) applications. By delivering cloud detection and response capabilities, Obsidian Security aims to enhance the security posture of enterprises. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Newport Beach, California, the company is dedicated to creating a comprehensive understanding of interconnected applications to ensure their safety and security.
BillionToOne
Series C in 2022
BillionToOne Inc. is a precision diagnostics company based in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in molecular testing for prenatal and oncology applications. Established in 2016, the company has developed a patented molecular counter platform capable of detecting and quantifying DNA molecules at an extraordinarily precise level. BillionToOne's flagship product, UNITY, is a noninvasive prenatal screening test that analyzes fetal cell-free DNA from a simple blood sample taken from the mother, allowing for the detection of single-gene disorders such as cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy, and beta-thalassemia. This innovative approach aims to replace more invasive procedures like amniocentesis, providing a safer and more affordable alternative for expecting mothers, particularly in developing countries. Additionally, the company is focused on oncology, offering tests that can accurately identify actionable mutations and assess tumor burden through blood samples.
Celona
Series C in 2022
Celona, Inc. is a technology company that develops a cloud-based networking platform aimed at integrating 5G and enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019 and based in Cupertino, California, Celona focuses on simplifying the deployment of LTE and 5G wireless technologies in enterprises by leveraging the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum. The company's solutions utilize artificial intelligence to automate and streamline the integration of cellular wireless systems with existing enterprise IT networks, thereby addressing the complexities associated with managing multiple disparate products. Celona's technology combines elements of 5G radio, edge computing, and machine learning, enabling organizations to enhance their connectivity and accelerate their digital transformation efforts. The founding team has extensive experience from leading companies like Qualcomm, Aruba, and Cisco, contributing to a robust understanding of both hardware and cloud-based solutions.
CityMall
Series C in 2022
CityMall is a community commerce platform aimed at serving the 300 million new internet users in small cities, towns, and villages across India. It focuses on categories such as groceries, fresh and packaged FMCG, electronics, and fashion. Historically, e-commerce has primarily benefited residents of large metropolitan areas, largely due to barriers like trust issues, unfamiliarity with online transactions, and low average order values. CityMall addresses these challenges by leveraging "Community Leaders," who act as local connectors to facilitate customer acquisition, localized marketing, and last-mile logistics. This community-driven approach makes the model well-suited for smaller urban areas. Founded by alumni from IIT Delhi and IIT Roorkee, CityMall aspires to create a network of micro-entrepreneurs, empowering them to establish a prominent e-commerce platform in India. The company is supported by several notable venture capital firms.
fabric
Series C in 2022
Fabric is a headless commerce platform designed to enhance the digital commerce experience for merchants who find traditional hosted solutions inadequate. By providing an open and modular design, Fabric enables businesses to launch their e-commerce operations swiftly, often within a few months, without the need for extensive replatforming. This approach allows retailers to leverage their existing technological investments effectively, resulting in potential digital revenue growth of up to three times. With a mission to simplify and democratize access to advanced digital commerce tools, Fabric serves a range of clients, including well-known brands like BuildDirect and GNC. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Fabric operates globally and is supported by a diverse group of investors, ensuring its capacity to innovate and expand in the competitive e-commerce landscape.
SourceDay
Series C in 2022
SourceDay LLC is a software company that specializes in developing a Software-as-a-Service platform focused on automating purchase order management. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, SourceDay offers a centralized solution that streamlines buyer and supplier relationships, reducing errors and communication delays. Its platform provides features such as real-time supplier performance metrics, automated PO processing, and integration with existing ERP systems. SourceDay's tools include collaboration on purchase orders, requests for quotes, accounts payable, and quality control, making it particularly beneficial for manufacturing and distribution companies. The solution replaces traditional communication methods like emails and spreadsheets with a more efficient cloud-based system, helping businesses manage exceptions and enhance their supply chain operations.
Mintifi
Series C in 2022
Mintifi is an online lending platform in India focused on empowering small and medium businesses through accessible financing solutions. By leveraging technology and partnerships with companies like WhatsApp, Mintifi streamlines the loan process, allowing businesses to obtain funds quickly and efficiently. The platform specializes in supply chain financing, specifically targeting the last-mile distribution network. By providing flexible and affordable financing options, Mintifi enhances the purchasing experience for businesses, enabling them to manage their operations and supply chains more effectively.
Ermetic - a Tenable company
Series B in 2021
Ermetic Ltd. is a company focused on cloud infrastructure security, offering a comprehensive platform designed to protect enterprises from access-related risks and misconfigurations. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, Ermetic provides solutions that enhance visibility into identities, their entitlements, and data usage. The platform combines advanced analytics with detailed insights, enabling organizations to enforce least privilege access across complex cloud environments. This functionality supports the detection of identity and access-based threats, policy enforcement, anomaly detection, and compliance monitoring. Led by experienced technology entrepreneurs, Ermetic has garnered funding from notable investors, including Glilot Capital Partners and Norwest Venture Partners.
Pair Eyewear
Series B in 2021
Pair Eyewear, founded in 2017 and based in New York, specializes in customizable eyeglasses for children. The company offers a unique product line that includes base frames, which are standard glasses, and top frames, which are snap-on fronts that can be easily changed to reflect a child's evolving interests and personalities. By leveraging an e-commerce platform, Pair Eyewear aims to transform the eyeglass experience into an engaging activity for children while simplifying the process for parents. The brand focuses on quality and affordability, providing eyewear that combines style with functionality, featuring hand-polished acetate frames and shatterproof polycarbonate lenses.
Robin Healthcare
Series B in 2021
Robin Healthcare, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that focuses on enhancing the medical industry through innovative software solutions. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, the company provides a range of services including clinical documentation solutions, medical scribe services, order and medication entry, chart review, billing and coding, and referral management. By integrating technology with trained medical scribes, Robin Healthcare aims to streamline administrative tasks and improve the doctor-patient experience, allowing healthcare professionals to dedicate more time to patient care while maintaining control over their practices.
MyOme
Series B in 2021
Myome is a company focused on gene analytics technology that aims to enhance understanding of how DNA influences health and well-being. By utilizing genome sequencing, Myome provides insights into a range of common and rare diseases, including coronary heart disease. This technology allows for the estimation of risks associated with various multifactorial medical conditions, empowering families to take proactive measures to reduce the transmission of genetic diseases across generations. The data generated by Myome is designed to be secure, portable, and reusable throughout an individual's life, facilitating ongoing health management.
Mensa Brands
Series B in 2021
Mensa Brands is an investment firm that partners with entrepreneurs to build and scale digital brands. Mensa brands are investing working capital picking up equity in other D2C startups and scaling their brands' presence online. Its platform helps expertise in driving growth, product, merchandising, technology, supply chain, product, and access to global markets that help founders get a lucrative financial exit. At the same time, they transform their business through a successful partnership.
Habu
Series B in 2021
Habu is a marketing data operating system that helps brands enhance their first-party data while prioritizing privacy. The company's modular platform is designed to integrate with existing marketing technologies, including legacy systems, allowing marketers to avoid additional investments in new platforms. Habu enables brands to establish a robust data foundation, uncover actionable insights, and deliver personalized marketing across multiple channels. With its focus on automated privacy compliance, Habu supports clients in navigating the complexities of data management in a privacy-conscious environment. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and has additional offices in Boston and New York.
Babylist
Series C in 2021
Babylist is a digital marketplace focused on the baby products sector, influencing the purchasing decisions of over 8 million individuals annually. The company leverages proprietary technology and extensive data to offer personalized recommendations for a range of products, helping new parents navigate their parenting journey with confidence. Babylist’s platform features registries that serve as a bridge between new parents and their networks of family and friends, facilitating support in shopping, planning, and preparation for a child's arrival. By providing expert-tested product suggestions and unbiased editorial guidance, Babylist positions itself as a trusted resource for expanding families within the $67 billion baby products market.
Prevedere
Series B in 2021
Prevedere, Inc. is a predictive analytics company that specializes in business performance forecasting software. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with an additional office in Sunnyvale, California, Prevedere provides a range of services including industry outlook reports, consumer behavior data, and predictive insights. The company's platform helps businesses monitor economic, environmental, and consumer behavior data to identify leading indicators for revenue and profit, thereby aiding in informed decision-making. Prevedere's offerings include predictive marketing analytics, financial forecasting intelligence, and demand planning solutions. The company also develops proprietary systems and APIs that integrate diverse data sources to ensure data accuracy and relevance. With a team comprising industry experts, data scientists, and economists, Prevedere supports organizations in navigating an ever-evolving market landscape.
SlashNext
Series B in 2021
SlashNext, Inc. specializes in cybersecurity solutions, focusing on protecting users from phishing threats. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California, the company offers an Active Cyber Defense System that delivers zero-day protection against various internet-based threats, including social engineering attacks, data exfiltration, and malware. Utilizing its patented SEER technology, SlashNext performs dynamic run-time analysis on billions of URLs daily, enabling the detection of zero-hour phishing threats. The company's comprehensive protection services include mobile phishing protection, browser phishing defense, and agentless solutions, which can be accessed through mobile apps, browser extensions, and APIs that integrate with leading endpoint management and incident response tools.
Citcon
Series C in 2021
Citcon, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, is a prominent payment technology company that facilitates mobile payments for global merchants. The company has developed a comprehensive platform that connects merchants with a wide array of mobile wallets and digital payment methods, enabling them to securely accept payments through web, mobile, and in-store channels. Citcon's infrastructure offers a user-friendly, contactless shopping experience that enhances security for both consumers and merchants. Through a single API suite and an integrated processing and fund settlement platform, businesses can efficiently manage domestic and international transactions. With a presence in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, Citcon serves millions of mobile wallet users, allowing them to shop at tens of thousands of participating merchants.
Karat
Series C in 2021
Karat Inc. is a company based in Seattle, Washington, specializing in the design and development of technical interviewing software for organizations seeking to hire software engineers. Founded in 2014, Karat offers an interview platform that includes a network of interview engineers and an infrastructure specifically tailored for technical interviews. This platform is designed to enhance the hiring process by recording interviews, capturing candidate code, structuring feedback, and generating recommendations for hiring teams. Additionally, Karat aims to address the global shortage of software engineers by expanding access to diverse talent, reducing bias in hiring, and improving the overall quality of engineering teams.
Clever Care Health Plan
Series B in 2021
Clever Care Health Plan, Inc. is a healthcare insurance provider that specializes in Medicare Advantage plans, integrating the principles of Eastern and Western medicine. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Westminster, California, with an additional office in Arcadia, the company offers a range of culturally sensitive healthcare solutions. Its plans include access to services such as acupuncture, herbal remedies, tai chi, and cupping, aimed at enhancing both physical and mental well-being. Clever Care connects its members with diverse networks of hospitals and healthcare providers who are attuned to their cultural needs and language preferences. The company distributes its products through brokers and sales agents, ensuring that Medicare beneficiaries receive the support and services they require.
Propel Software Solutions
Series C in 2021
PropelPLM is a provider of cloud-based Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software designed to assist companies in their digital transformation efforts. The platform connects various stakeholders, systems, and processes involved in bringing products from concept to market. It serves as a centralized source of product information for the entire value chain, including sales and service teams, facilitating secure and transparent collaboration. This approach enables faster market delivery while enhancing customer satisfaction and meeting global compliance requirements. PropelPLM operates on the Salesforce platform, leveraging its modern cloud infrastructure to ensure a scalable and future-ready solution for businesses seeking to streamline their product development processes.
Petabyte Technology
Series B in 2021
Petabyte Technology Inc. is a company that offers a cloud-based software platform specifically designed for veterinary clinics. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with additional offices in cities like San Francisco and New York, Petabyte Technology focuses on enhancing practice productivity and improving patient care through its SaaS-based practice management software, Rhapsody. This software is accessible on various devices, including desktops, tablets, and mobile phones. It streamlines operations by replacing traditional methods like sticky notes and multiple software tabs, allowing veterinarians to manage client interactions, conduct online assessments, create invoices, and maintain patient medical histories. Ultimately, Petabyte Technology aims to empower veterinary professionals with better control and understanding of their practice, thereby promoting a higher quality of care and an improved work-life balance.
VanMoof
Series C in 2021
VanMoof is a designer and developer of urban e-bikes, aimed at providing a convenient commuting solution for modern city-dwellers. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the company focuses on enabling users to travel efficiently and stylishly. VanMoof's e-bikes are equipped with advanced features such as antitheft systems, intelligent motors, and automatic electronic gear shifting, which enhance the commuting experience and promote sustainable transportation. By integrating technology into their designs, VanMoof aims to help users navigate urban environments more effectively.
ICON
Series B in 2021
ICON is a construction technologies company that focuses on revolutionizing homebuilding through the use of 3D printing, robotics, software, and advanced materials. The company specializes in constructing single-story, mid-size homes, particularly in developing countries, allowing for faster and more cost-effective building compared to traditional methods. By leveraging innovative technologies, ICON aims to address the housing needs of underserved communities, streamlining the construction process for engineers and builders alike.
Enable
Series B in 2021
Enable is a cloud-based software platform that specializes in rebate management for distributors, manufacturers, and retailers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Enable offers a solution that allows businesses to calculate, plan, and manage rebate deals effectively, thereby facilitating profitable growth. The platform provides actionable insights for more informed decision-making, streamlines the execution of trading agreements, and enhances financial reporting with transparent and auditable results. By fostering collaboration between trading partners through integrated planning and incentive programs, Enable helps companies acquire, retain, and serve their customers more efficiently.
Third Wave Automation
Series B in 2021
Third Wave Automation, Inc. specializes in developing autonomous forklift technology that leverages machine learning and computer vision to enhance material handling. Founded in 2018 and based in Union City, California, the company has created a Shared Autonomy Platform that allows forklifts to perform intricate tasks under the supervision of human operators, who can intervene as necessary. This approach improves safety and operational efficiency within warehouses and supply chains. By integrating advanced robotics and deep learning, Third Wave Automation's solutions facilitate precise automated movement of materials and adapt to varying warehouse configurations and demands, thereby enhancing overall throughput and effectiveness in logistics operations.
Wiliot
Series C in 2021
Wiliot Ltd., founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Diego, California, is a semiconductor company focused on developing innovative wireless chipsets for mobile computing. The company aims to enhance connectivity and intelligence in everyday products and packaging, integrating previously disconnected items into the Internet of Things. Wiliot's technology features a unique combination of cloud services and self-powered IoT stickers, which harvest energy from radiofrequency signals. This groundbreaking approach is utilized by major brands in the food and pharmaceutical industries, transforming the way products are manufactured, distributed, utilized, and recycled. Through its solutions, Wiliot enables clients to track their products, understand user interactions, and manage inventory efficiently.
fabric
Series B in 2021
Fabric is a headless commerce platform designed to enhance the digital commerce experience for merchants who find traditional hosted solutions inadequate. By providing an open and modular design, Fabric enables businesses to launch their e-commerce operations swiftly, often within a few months, without the need for extensive replatforming. This approach allows retailers to leverage their existing technological investments effectively, resulting in potential digital revenue growth of up to three times. With a mission to simplify and democratize access to advanced digital commerce tools, Fabric serves a range of clients, including well-known brands like BuildDirect and GNC. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Fabric operates globally and is supported by a diverse group of investors, ensuring its capacity to innovate and expand in the competitive e-commerce landscape.
Simpplr
Series C in 2021
Simpplr Inc. is an AI-powered employee experience platform that facilitates effective communication and collaboration within organizations. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and India, Simpplr offers a range of services that enhance employee engagement and streamline internal communications. Its platform allows employees to access knowledge articles, collaborate on projects, post questions, and create support cases, fostering a connected workforce. Additionally, Simpplr provides implementation and onboarding services, as well as ongoing customer support, to ensure organizations can maximize the benefits of their platform. By creating virtual headquarters and company newsrooms, Simpplr helps align and engage employees across the enterprise, promoting a thriving workplace culture.
BillionToOne
Series B in 2021
BillionToOne Inc. is a precision diagnostics company based in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in molecular testing for prenatal and oncology applications. Established in 2016, the company has developed a patented molecular counter platform capable of detecting and quantifying DNA molecules at an extraordinarily precise level. BillionToOne's flagship product, UNITY, is a noninvasive prenatal screening test that analyzes fetal cell-free DNA from a simple blood sample taken from the mother, allowing for the detection of single-gene disorders such as cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy, and beta-thalassemia. This innovative approach aims to replace more invasive procedures like amniocentesis, providing a safer and more affordable alternative for expecting mothers, particularly in developing countries. Additionally, the company is focused on oncology, offering tests that can accurately identify actionable mutations and assess tumor burden through blood samples.
Flyhomes
Series C in 2021
Flyhomes, Inc. is an online real estate brokerage based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2015. The company offers a comprehensive platform and application designed to facilitate the buying and selling of real estate properties. By providing an end-to-end service, Flyhomes aims to enhance the homebuying and selling experience through consumer education, specialized expertise, financial innovation, and accessible technology. The company seeks to empower home buyers, sellers, and agents, helping them navigate the complexities of the real estate market more effectively.
Monogram Health
Series B in 2021
Monogram Health, Inc. is a provider of kidney care services based in Nashville, Tennessee, specializing in the management of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. Established in 2019, the company employs an innovative in-home care delivery model that integrates evidence-based clinical services, including complex case and disease management, utilization management, and medication therapy management. Monogram Health focuses on improving patient outcomes and quality of life while reducing medical costs through predictive analysis and next-generation artificial intelligence algorithms. It collaborates with leading health plans and risk-bearing providers to deliver care across various insurance products in 34 states, aiming to enhance the management of patients with polychronic conditions and ensure seamless transitions to dialysis and pre-emptive kidney transplants.
Spiff
Series B in 2021
Spiff Inc. is a software company that specializes in sales commission automation through its SaaS platform. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Sandy, Utah, with an office in Mountain View, California, Spiff offers a comprehensive solution that allows organizations to design, manage, and optimize their sales commission plans. The platform enables users to create and modify commission structures, automate data integration from various systems such as ERP and payroll, and provide sales teams with personalized dashboards to track their performance. Spiff’s software streamlines complex commission processes, enhances accuracy by eliminating errors, and supports advanced features like modeling new plans and generating detailed payroll reports. The company primarily serves finance and sales operations, sales and marketing teams, managers, and executives, facilitating improved sales performance through real-time insights and automation.
Homeward
Series B in 2021
Homeward, Inc. is a real estate technology company based in Austin, Texas, that facilitates home buying and selling services. Established in 2018, the company allows buyers to make all-cash offers on new homes before selling their existing properties, thus streamlining the purchasing process. Through its platform, known as The Homeward Way, users can find homes and receive credit to enhance their purchasing power. Homeward also provides rental solutions for new homes while customers sell their current properties, alleviating the stress associated with market sales and financing contingencies. The company primarily operates in Texas, Georgia, and Colorado, with plans to expand its services to agents and home buyers across the United States. Homeward aims to support real estate agents and their clients by offering accurate home valuations and innovative financing options that address the challenges of traditional mortgages.
Uptycs
Series C in 2021
Uptycs, Inc. is a security analytics company that provides a cloud-based platform designed for monitoring and diagnosing infrastructure issues across software as a service, enterprise, and data center environments. Founded in 2016 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Uptycs combines osquery, an open-source universal agent, with its security analytics capabilities to deliver comprehensive visibility into fleet operations. The platform offers features including endpoint detection and response, file integrity management, incident investigation, vulnerability monitoring, and compliance auditing. Uptycs caters to IT administrators, compliance officers, and incident response teams, enabling them to secure workloads across hybrid cloud environments and optimize security operations. By integrating data across various stages of development and runtime, Uptycs enhances the ability to manage risks, ensuring that organizations can effectively respond to vulnerabilities and maintain compliance.
Qualified
Series B in 2021
Qualified.com, Inc. specializes in a conversational marketing platform designed to enhance engagement with potential customers. The platform alerts sales teams when qualified leads visit their websites, enabling immediate interaction through chat, voice calls, and screen sharing. Tailored for companies utilizing Salesforce, Qualified empowers enterprise sales and marketing teams to convert their corporate websites into effective sales tools, thereby optimizing their sales pipelines. By providing a comprehensive view of website visitors and equipping businesses with the necessary tools to identify target buyers, Qualified facilitates real-time conversations that can significantly drive sales growth. The company, based in San Francisco, California, was formerly known as FATBEAR LABS Inc. and rebranded in January 2019.
oneNav
Series B in 2021
OneNav specializes in developing a mobile positioning system tailored for smartphones, wearables, and Internet of Things (IoT) tracking devices. The company's innovative system leverages the modernized L5 signaling band from navigation satellite constellations, enhancing the accuracy and reliability of position data. By incorporating artificial intelligence, OneNav provides clients with upgraded, data-rich signals that support various tracking applications, ensuring precise location services across multiple platforms.
Legion Technologies
Series C in 2021
Legion Technologies, Inc. develops a workforce engagement platform that leverages artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud technology to enhance workforce management. Its flagship product, the Legion platform, offers features such as demand forecasting, labor optimization, automated scheduling, employee engagement, and time and attendance tracking. These tools help businesses improve compliance, budget control, retail sales, and workforce sharing. Targeting industries such as retail, food services, health and fitness, and hospitality, Legion enables organizations to maximize labor efficiency while enhancing employee engagement. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company also has offices in Hudson, Ohio; Chicago, Illinois; and Milton, Georgia. Legion Technologies is recognized for its rapid growth and innovative approach to workforce management, providing a user-friendly platform and mobile app that appeal to employees.
Tempo
Series C in 2021
Tempo designs and develops a home fitness platform with personal guidance to help users in their training sessions. It features live elite trainers who can help users when they make mistakes. It has built-in three-dimensional sensors that track form, counts reps, and recommend weights. It helps users to improve in real-time. Powered by 3D motion sensors and AI, it analyzes 25 of the body’s essential joints as users work out and gives understood form feedback. Moawia Eldeeb and Joshua Augustin founded it as Pivot in 2015, with its headquarters in San Francisco in California.
Productiv
Series C in 2021
Productiv, Inc. is a cloud-based platform specializing in SaaS management and application engagement insights for IT companies. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Bellevue and San Francisco, Productiv offers a unique approach to managing SaaS portfolios by providing real-time employee engagement data at the feature level. This enables organizations to proactively govern their software usage and optimize operational efficiency. The platform integrates with single sign-on tools to monitor login activity and extract data related to purchases and licenses from various financial systems. By offering solutions for discovery, rightsizing, engagement, and productivity, Productiv empowers companies to maximize their return on investment from SaaS applications. Its client base includes notable companies such as Fox, Uber, and Zoom, reflecting its impact on enhancing employee engagement and overall productivity.
Cynet
Series C in 2021
Cynet offers an autonomous breach protection platform that enhances cybersecurity by consolidating monitoring and control, attack prevention, detection, and response orchestration across various environments. The platform continuously collects and analyzes endpoint, user, file, and network activities to identify and remediate unknown threats that may evade existing security measures. By establishing a baseline and correlating various indicators, it provides clients with a comprehensive risk ranking, facilitating efficient threat analysis and response. This all-in-one solution aims to simplify security processes while ensuring cost-effective protection for organizations.
Torch
Series B in 2021
Torch is a leadership development platform with integrated coaching, software, and feedback to raise high performers to the next level. It was founded by a team of executive coaches and experienced psychologists who are passionate about helping senior leaders perform at their highest level. Torch is on a mission to empower leaders to build high growth, high-performance cultures by building the awareness and skills required to manage and lead effectively. Our proven model blends human intelligence and digital technology to accelerate talent development and deliver measurable leadership outcomes.
Harness
Series C in 2021
Harness, Inc. is a technology company that develops a Continuous Delivery-as-a-Service platform aimed at simplifying the software delivery process for engineering and DevOps teams. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the platform leverages machine learning to automate various aspects of code deployment, including test prioritization, cloud cost management, and continuous verification. Key features of Harness's platform include a pipeline builder, workflow wizard, automated rollback capabilities, secrets management, audit trails, and real-time delivery analytics. By streamlining these processes, Harness enables organizations to accelerate their cloud initiatives and enhance their adoption of modern containerization and orchestration technologies.
Aisera
Series C in 2020
Aisera, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based solutions to streamline and automate various business processes. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Aisera offers a range of products, including AI Service Desk and AI Customer Service, which cater to IT, human resources, sales, and operations. Their platform, known as the AI Experience (AIX), incorporates generative AI capabilities, allowing organizations to enhance user productivity, reduce operational costs, and improve customer experiences through personalized interactions. Aisera's solutions also leverage pre-trained domain-specific large language models (LLMs) to achieve higher accuracy and increased resolution rates across diverse sectors such as healthcare, finance, and retail. By automating workflows and providing customizable AI tools, Aisera enables organizations to significantly lower support costs and enhance overall efficiency. Founded in 2017, Aisera has gained recognition as a leading provider in the AI service management space.
Session AI
Series B in 2020
Session AI, previously known as ZineOne, is an innovative marketing platform focused on enhancing real-time customer interactions in the ecommerce sector. The platform addresses the challenge of anonymous online shopping sessions, utilizing advanced machine learning to analyze customer micro-behaviors and deliver personalized experiences instantly, all without relying on personal or historical data. This capability allows brands to achieve significant increases in conversion rates, with clients such as KOHL's and Men's Wearhouse reporting up to 32% lifts in performance. Session AI's technology facilitates seamless engagement across various digital channels, enabling brands to initiate desired customer actions based on real-time interaction patterns. The company collaborates with major industry players like Adobe and AWS, further establishing its presence in the marketing technology landscape.
VanMoof
Series B in 2020
VanMoof is a designer and developer of urban e-bikes, aimed at providing a convenient commuting solution for modern city-dwellers. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the company focuses on enabling users to travel efficiently and stylishly. VanMoof's e-bikes are equipped with advanced features such as antitheft systems, intelligent motors, and automatic electronic gear shifting, which enhance the commuting experience and promote sustainable transportation. By integrating technology into their designs, VanMoof aims to help users navigate urban environments more effectively.
Legion Technologies
Series B in 2020
Legion Technologies, Inc. develops a workforce engagement platform that leverages artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud technology to enhance workforce management. Its flagship product, the Legion platform, offers features such as demand forecasting, labor optimization, automated scheduling, employee engagement, and time and attendance tracking. These tools help businesses improve compliance, budget control, retail sales, and workforce sharing. Targeting industries such as retail, food services, health and fitness, and hospitality, Legion enables organizations to maximize labor efficiency while enhancing employee engagement. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company also has offices in Hudson, Ohio; Chicago, Illinois; and Milton, Georgia. Legion Technologies is recognized for its rapid growth and innovative approach to workforce management, providing a user-friendly platform and mobile app that appeal to employees.
Simpplr
Series B in 2020
Simpplr Inc. is an AI-powered employee experience platform that facilitates effective communication and collaboration within organizations. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and India, Simpplr offers a range of services that enhance employee engagement and streamline internal communications. Its platform allows employees to access knowledge articles, collaborate on projects, post questions, and create support cases, fostering a connected workforce. Additionally, Simpplr provides implementation and onboarding services, as well as ongoing customer support, to ensure organizations can maximize the benefits of their platform. By creating virtual headquarters and company newsrooms, Simpplr helps align and engage employees across the enterprise, promoting a thriving workplace culture.
CognitiveScale
Series B in 2020
CognitiveScale, Inc. specializes in developing augmented intelligence software tailored for financial services, healthcare, and digital commerce sectors. Utilizing its Cortex platform, the company enables enterprises to integrate artificial intelligence and blockchain technology into their operations. Key offerings include Cortex 5, which facilitates the design and management of enterprise-grade AI systems, the AI marketplace for collaborative problem-solving, and Cortex Certifai, which helps identify and manage risks in automated decision-making. Additionally, CognitiveScale provides AI lifecycle management tools and systems such as ENGAGE for enhanced customer engagement and AMPLIFY for intelligent process automation. The company has formed strategic partnerships with prominent firms such as IBM, Microsoft, and Deloitte, serving Global 500 clients worldwide. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in New York, London, and Hyderabad, CognitiveScale is recognized for its contributions to responsible AI and is backed by notable investors, including Norwest Venture Partners and Intel Capital.
Tempo
Series B in 2020
Tempo designs and develops a home fitness platform with personal guidance to help users in their training sessions. It features live elite trainers who can help users when they make mistakes. It has built-in three-dimensional sensors that track form, counts reps, and recommend weights. It helps users to improve in real-time. Powered by 3D motion sensors and AI, it analyzes 25 of the body’s essential joints as users work out and gives understood form feedback. Moawia Eldeeb and Joshua Augustin founded it as Pivot in 2015, with its headquarters in San Francisco in California.
Cynet
Series B in 2020
Cynet offers an autonomous breach protection platform that enhances cybersecurity by consolidating monitoring and control, attack prevention, detection, and response orchestration across various environments. The platform continuously collects and analyzes endpoint, user, file, and network activities to identify and remediate unknown threats that may evade existing security measures. By establishing a baseline and correlating various indicators, it provides clients with a comprehensive risk ranking, facilitating efficient threat analysis and response. This all-in-one solution aims to simplify security processes while ensuring cost-effective protection for organizations.
DeVoro Medical
Series B in 2020
DeVoro Medical Inc. is a medical device company based in Fremont, California, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing innovative devices aimed at restoring blood flow, particularly in the peripheral arteries and veins. DeVoro Medical's technology addresses the challenges posed by varying clot morphology and vessel sizes, focusing on the peripheral thrombectomy market. Through its novel flow restoration technology, the company aims to enhance the efficiency of thrombectomy procedures, enabling rapid restoration of blood flow in affected areas of the body.
Imperfect Foods
Series C in 2020
Imperfect Foods, Inc. is an online grocery delivery service dedicated to reducing food waste and promoting a sustainable food system. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, the company rescues and redistributes a variety of grocery items, including produce, shelf-stable goods, dairy, meat, and seafood. By focusing on excess and imperfect products, Imperfect Foods helps support farmers and producers while providing customers with healthy, seasonal food at discounted prices compared to traditional grocery stores. The company delivers a range of mixed boxes—such as fruit, veggie, regular, and organic—to homes and offices in various locations, including Oakland, Berkeley, and Alameda. Its commitment to eliminating food waste and its adaptability during the COVID-19 pandemic highlight its potential for long-term success.
Avalyn Pharma
Series B in 2020
Avalyn Pharma, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and other severe respiratory diseases. The company is advancing inhaled formulations of pirfenidone, specifically AP01, which aims to enhance drug delivery to the lungs while potentially reducing side effects associated with oral treatments. This innovative approach seeks to improve the care and outcomes for patients suffering from these conditions. Established in 2011, Avalyn Pharma operates from its headquarters in Seattle, Washington, and maintains an additional office in San Diego, California. The company was previously known as Genoa Pharmaceuticals, Inc. before rebranding in July 2017.
VAST Data
Series C in 2020
VAST Data, Inc. specializes in developing innovative data storage solutions, offering a universal storage platform that integrates Intel’s Optane SSDs as a cache for data stored on quad-level cell (QLC) SSDs. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in San Jose, VAST Data serves various industries, including animation, visual effects, deep learning, and enterprise backup recovery. The platform is designed to accelerate time-to-insight for workload-intensive applications, providing scalable performance, simple data management, and improved productivity for AI-driven organizations. Since its launch in 2019, VAST Data has gained recognition as a rapidly growing player in the data infrastructure sector.
Dremio
Series C in 2020
Dremio Corporation, founded in 2015 and based in Santa Clara, California, develops a data lake engine that enhances the efficiency of data analytics. The platform allows users to execute SQL queries directly against data stored in lakes, eliminating the need for traditional data warehouses. By providing tools that streamline and curate data, Dremio accelerates analytical processes for business intelligence, data science, and machine learning applications. Its self-service capabilities empower data engineers, analysts, and scientists to work more productively and independently. Dremio's innovative approach facilitates faster access to insights, enabling organizations to derive greater value from their data without the complexities of data movement or transformation.
Dremio
Series C in 2020
Dremio Corporation, founded in 2015 and based in Santa Clara, California, develops a data lake engine that enhances the efficiency of data analytics. The platform allows users to execute SQL queries directly against data stored in lakes, eliminating the need for traditional data warehouses. By providing tools that streamline and curate data, Dremio accelerates analytical processes for business intelligence, data science, and machine learning applications. Its self-service capabilities empower data engineers, analysts, and scientists to work more productively and independently. Dremio's innovative approach facilitates faster access to insights, enabling organizations to derive greater value from their data without the complexities of data movement or transformation.
Celona
Series B in 2020
Celona, Inc. is a technology company that develops a cloud-based networking platform aimed at integrating 5G and enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019 and based in Cupertino, California, Celona focuses on simplifying the deployment of LTE and 5G wireless technologies in enterprises by leveraging the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum. The company's solutions utilize artificial intelligence to automate and streamline the integration of cellular wireless systems with existing enterprise IT networks, thereby addressing the complexities associated with managing multiple disparate products. Celona's technology combines elements of 5G radio, edge computing, and machine learning, enabling organizations to enhance their connectivity and accelerate their digital transformation efforts. The founding team has extensive experience from leading companies like Qualcomm, Aruba, and Cisco, contributing to a robust understanding of both hardware and cloud-based solutions.
Aisera
Series B in 2020
Aisera, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based solutions to streamline and automate various business processes. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Aisera offers a range of products, including AI Service Desk and AI Customer Service, which cater to IT, human resources, sales, and operations. Their platform, known as the AI Experience (AIX), incorporates generative AI capabilities, allowing organizations to enhance user productivity, reduce operational costs, and improve customer experiences through personalized interactions. Aisera's solutions also leverage pre-trained domain-specific large language models (LLMs) to achieve higher accuracy and increased resolution rates across diverse sectors such as healthcare, finance, and retail. By automating workflows and providing customizable AI tools, Aisera enables organizations to significantly lower support costs and enhance overall efficiency. Founded in 2017, Aisera has gained recognition as a leading provider in the AI service management space.
UPSIDE Foods
Series B in 2020
UPSIDE Foods, formerly known as Memphis Meats, is a cultivated meat company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berkeley, California. The company specializes in producing real meat, poultry, and seafood directly from animal cells, eliminating the need to raise and slaughter animals. This innovative approach significantly reduces the resource consumption associated with traditional meat production, requiring less water, land, and energy. UPSIDE Foods aims to offer consumers clean, humane, and sustainable meat products, such as beef meatballs, chicken, and duck, all grown in controlled environments. The company is led by Dr. Uma Valeti, who is committed to transforming the food industry with healthier and environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional meat.
FloQast
Series C in 2020
FloQast, Inc. is a financial close management software company that specializes in streamlining the month-end close process for accounting teams. Based in Los Angeles, California, with a location in Dublin, Ohio, FloQast provides tools that enhance collaboration, visibility, and efficiency during financial reporting. Its flagship product, FloQast, centralizes month-end close tasks, ensuring improved accountability and accuracy. The software integrates with popular accounting systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, and SAP, allowing users to automate repetitive tasks and reduce manual errors. Additional offerings include FloQast AutoRec, which uses AI to automate reconciliations, and FloQast Flux, which analyzes variances in financial accounts. The platform caters to various roles, including controllers and CFOs, and supports compliance needs such as SOX and audit readiness. FloQast was founded in 2013 and has formed strategic alliances to enhance its service offerings.
Gong
Series C in 2019
Gong is a revenue intelligence company that analyzes sales conversations and customer interactions. The company captures and processes data from various communication channels. It provides insights related to sales performance and customer engagement. Gong serves industries including technology, finance, and healthcare.
VisitPay
Series B in 2019
VisitPay LLC is a company that specializes in online patient revenue management solutions, designed to help patients manage their healthcare accounts independently. The platform provides a comprehensive financial engagement tool that consolidates billing information from various healthcare providers and health plans, allowing patients to easily view, verify, and pay their medical bills. By integrating with multiple billing systems, VisitPay enhances the collection of outstanding balances owed by patients, thereby improving revenue for hospitals and health systems. The company also offers a suite of self-pay solutions, including business intelligence, reporting tools, and consulting services aimed at optimizing self-pay management practices. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boise, Idaho, VisitPay has an additional office in Lehi, Utah.
Workato
Series C in 2019
Workato, Inc. is a cloud automation and integration platform based in Cupertino, California, that focuses on enhancing enterprise workflow automation across various applications. Founded in 2013, the company provides a suite of tools that facilitate the rapid creation and deployment of integrations, allowing businesses to streamline operations without the need for extensive coding. Its platform leverages machine learning and patented technology to enable efficient automation of complex business workflows while maintaining security and governance. Workato enhances sales efficiency and customer service by delivering comprehensive customer intelligence, automating data processes, and optimizing account management strategies. The platform also supports targeted marketing campaigns and e-commerce operations by offering a holistic view of customer interactions. By breaking down application silos, Workato empowers businesses to automate processes related to project onboarding, IT operations, and software management, thereby driving real-time outcomes and improving overall operational efficiency.
Productiv
Series B in 2019
Productiv, Inc. is a cloud-based platform specializing in SaaS management and application engagement insights for IT companies. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Bellevue and San Francisco, Productiv offers a unique approach to managing SaaS portfolios by providing real-time employee engagement data at the feature level. This enables organizations to proactively govern their software usage and optimize operational efficiency. The platform integrates with single sign-on tools to monitor login activity and extract data related to purchases and licenses from various financial systems. By offering solutions for discovery, rightsizing, engagement, and productivity, Productiv empowers companies to maximize their return on investment from SaaS applications. Its client base includes notable companies such as Fox, Uber, and Zoom, reflecting its impact on enhancing employee engagement and overall productivity.
Dave
Series B in 2019
Dave Inc. is a financial services company that operates a mobile application designed to enhance users' financial well-being. Founded in 2015 and based in Los Angeles, California, the app alerts users to potential overdrafts, helps predict expenses, and provides access to up to $250 in overdraft protection. Additionally, it offers features such as credit building and resources for finding side jobs, enabling users to manage their finances more effectively. With a user base exceeding 12 million, Dave aims to provide banking services without hidden fees, acting as a supportive tool for individuals seeking to budget, access funds, and receive financial guidance. The application is available on both the App Store and Google Play.
Knotel Holdings
Series C in 2019
Knotel Holdings is a global flexible workspace platform that specializes in providing customized office spaces for established and growing companies. With a portfolio exceeding 5 million square feet across more than 300 locations worldwide, Knotel aims to enhance the work experience by tailoring environments to meet the specific needs of its clients. The company offers a flexible pricing structure, allowing businesses to avoid the risks associated with long-term leases and enabling them to concentrate on their core operations and culture. By transforming commercial real estate, Knotel supports companies in optimizing their workspaces to foster productivity and innovation.
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