Norwest Venture Partners

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.

Mohammad Abbas

Investor

Robert Abbott

Partner

Bayan Alizadeh

Investor

Gal Amran

Investor

Robert Arditi

Partner

Lauren Beauchamp

Vice President

Scott Beechuk

Partner

Katie Belding

Partner, Portfolio Services

Kurt Betcher

Administrative Partner, Portfolio Services

Jordan Booker

Investor

Laura Boyd

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 Series A

BuildVision

Series A in 2025
BuildVision is a technology company specializing in construction procurement solutions. It offers a digital platform that facilitates the sourcing, bidding, financing, and tracking of construction materials and equipment. The platform leverages data-driven insights and collaboration with suppliers to enhance procurement efficiency, automate repetitive tasks, and streamline communications. This results in cost reduction, improved efficiency, and accelerated project scheduling for businesses in the construction industry.

Rain

Series A in 2025
Rain is a finance company that provides credit card services with technical support for secure transactions to web3 and crypto companies.

LlamaIndex

Series A in 2025
LlamaIndex is a developer of a flexible data framework that facilitates the integration of custom data sources with large language models (LLMs). The company's central interface toolkit enables businesses to connect unstructured, structured, or semi-structured data, allowing for the creation of robust end-user applications. By providing a simple solution for augmenting LLM applications with external data, LlamaIndex empowers organizations to leverage their unique data assets effectively.

Callio Therapeutics

Series A in 2025
Callio Therapeutics specializes in the development of advanced antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for cancer treatment. Their focus lies in creating multi-payload ADCs, which allow for the targeted delivery of drug combinations directly to tumor cells. This innovative approach aims to maximize therapeutic benefits and improve patient outcomes.

Guidde

Series A in 2025
Guidde is a knowledge management platform that facilitates efficient knowledge transfer for businesses, enhancing both team productivity and customer interactions. The platform enables users to collaboratively create, maintain, organize, and share video-based content that is context-aware and accessible at the point of need. By streamlining the processes of capturing and distributing knowledge, Guidde helps teams shorten the time it takes for customers to understand and utilize solutions, while also supporting continuous upskilling for employees and partners. Its innovative approach is utilized by various teams, including Customer Success, Pre Sales, and Product teams, to improve operational effectiveness and knowledge collaboration.

Ouro Medicines

Series A in 2025
Ouro Medicines is a biotechnology company dedicated to immunology, focusing on treating chronic, immune-mediated illnesses. It specializes in integrating scientific knowledge and clinical trial experience to develop innovative, cell-depleting therapies. The company's core technology involves T cell engager antibodies that target and eliminate specific pathogenic cells, aiming to provide extended remissions for patients without the need for continuous immunosuppression.

xtype

Series A in 2024
xtype is a developer of a DevOps platform tailored for ServiceNow developers and administrators, focusing on enhancing productivity, security, and compliance in software development. The company offers a value stream platform that facilitates the automation of deployment and release processes, allowing clients to streamline production releases. By leveraging various packages that include update sets, data, scripts, XML, plugins, and store applications, xtype's solutions enable users to build robust and secure business applications efficiently. The platform's graphical interface minimizes the need for extensive coding, making it accessible for users to manage and optimize their development workflows effectively.

Courier Health

Series A in 2024
Courier Health is a developer of a patient engagement platform that focuses on delivering personalized experiences throughout the healthcare process. Its platform facilitates seamless and compliant coordination among healthcare providers, incorporating predictive intelligence and real-time analytics. This enables healthcare organizations to enhance operational efficiency and foster collaboration, ultimately aiming for improved patient outcomes.

VenoStent

Series A in 2024
VenoStent, Inc. is a clinical-stage tissue engineering company based in Nashville, Tennessee, with an additional office in Houston, Texas. Founded in 2017, it specializes in the development of bioresorbable smart polymers designed to enhance vascular surgery outcomes. The company’s primary product, SelfWrap, is a perivascular wrap that functions as an external stent, providing mechanical support to veins and promoting outward growth. This innovative technology aims to reduce complications at the vein-artery junction in dialysis patients, particularly by minimizing vein collapse and improving the usability of arteriovenous fistulas (AVF). By utilizing a new class of shape-memory polymers that do not require sutures, VenoStent's approach reduces surgery time and lowers the risk of infection, ultimately enhancing the quality and length of life for patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis.

Learn To Win

Series A in 2024
Learn to Win, Inc. is a Palo Alto, California-based company that specializes in providing training programs for aviators, athletes, and various sectors, including business and defense. The company operates a mobile-first microlearning platform that transforms traditional training materials into interactive experiences. This platform enables coaches, educators, and instructors to create engaging lessons and quizzes quickly, making training accessible to all team members. Additionally, it includes real-time analytics, allowing trainers to identify mental weaknesses and training gaps, enabling timely interventions to enhance performance. Through its innovative approach, Learn to Win aims to improve learning outcomes and effectiveness in training across diverse fields.

ScholarAI

Series A in 2024
ScholarAI stands out as a powerful tool for researchers seeking to improve their efficiency and effectiveness in academic research. With its advanced AI capabilities, it not only simplifies the research process but also enriches the quality of insights derived from literature. Whether for literature reviews or writing assistance, ScholarAI is poised to make a significant impact in the field of academic research.

Straus Family Creamery

Venture Round in 2024
Straus Family Creamery, based in Petaluma, California, specializes in the production of organic dairy products, including milk, cream, yogurt, ice cream, butter, and sour cream. Founded in 1941, the company is committed to sustainable practices and supports family farming while revitalizing rural communities. Its range of products is designed for various customers, including fine-dining restaurants, bakeries, hotels, schools, and ice cream shops. Additionally, Straus Family Creamery offers ice cream bases and soft-serve mixes, ensuring a diverse selection of healthy dairy options. The company emphasizes the use of processed organic ingredients and often packages its milk in redeemable glass containers, marking its dedication to sustainability and quality.

ediphi

Series A in 2024
Ediphi is a cloud-based platform that specializes in conceptual and detailed cost estimating, aimed at enhancing preconstruction processes and facilitating informed decision-making. The platform centralizes procurement and provides insights into the financial viability of designs, presenting clients with a comprehensive overview of costs along with contextual options for exploration. This approach enables clients to experience a streamlined process from the initial ideation phase through to the commencement of construction, ensuring efficiency and clarity throughout the project lifecycle.

Guidde

Series A in 2023
Guidde is a knowledge management platform that facilitates efficient knowledge transfer for businesses, enhancing both team productivity and customer interactions. The platform enables users to collaboratively create, maintain, organize, and share video-based content that is context-aware and accessible at the point of need. By streamlining the processes of capturing and distributing knowledge, Guidde helps teams shorten the time it takes for customers to understand and utilize solutions, while also supporting continuous upskilling for employees and partners. Its innovative approach is utilized by various teams, including Customer Success, Pre Sales, and Product teams, to improve operational effectiveness and knowledge collaboration.

RightRev

Series A in 2023
RightRev provides an automated revenue recognition solution that helps businesses manage financial reporting in compliance with current accounting standards. The platform integrates seamlessly with sales operations and revenue accounting processes, facilitating accurate tracking of revenue across various models, including subscriptions, one-time sales, and services. By enhancing existing customer relationship management and configure, price, quote tools, RightRev's solution offers a comprehensive approach to revenue reporting, ensuring transparency and reducing the risk of financial misstatements. The platform is designed to support finance professionals in navigating complex revenue accounting requirements, such as those outlined in ASC 606 and IFRS 15.

Ray Therapeutics

Series A in 2023
Ray Therapeutics is a company focused on developing innovative optogenetic gene therapies aimed at treating patients with blinding diseases. By creating technology that enhances the understanding of rare retinal conditions, the company strives to empower healthcare professionals to effectively diagnose, cure, and manage inherited retinal diseases. Through its commitment to advancing optogenetics, Ray Therapeutics seeks to improve the quality of life for those affected by these debilitating conditions.

Numbers Station

Series A in 2023
Numbers Station is a software development platform that focuses on enhancing artificial intelligence workflows. It specializes in creating AI-powered solutions aimed at automating data-intensive processes, particularly for enterprise applications. The platform's advanced models are designed to deliver high-quality performance on various data tasks, facilitating the generation of valuable insights. This capability allows data professionals to make informed business decisions and maximize the value derived from their data assets.

Lavender

Series A in 2023
Lavender is a software application that provides an AI-driven email assistant designed to enhance the writing of sales emails. The platform offers features such as AI recommendations, reply optimization, and tools for integrating gifs, checking spelling and grammar, assessing spam potential, analyzing subject lines, and conducting prospect and company research. These capabilities enable sales professionals to craft more effective and impactful business emails.

Amberflo

Series A in 2023
Amberflo is a cloud metering and billing platform that specializes in usage-based pricing models. Established in 2020 by Puneet Gupta in Santa Clara, California, the company provides a highly configurable solution that allows businesses to implement real-time tracking of usage and consumption. This enables organizations to create and manage effective usage-based pricing plans, ensuring accurate, on-demand invoicing and billing. By facilitating a seamless engagement experience, Amberflo supports companies in driving revenue growth and customer adoption through Product-Led Growth strategies.

Butter Payments

Series A in 2023
Butter Payments is a software development company focused on addressing the issue of involuntary churn in subscription services, which results in significant revenue loss due to failed payments. With the aid of machine learning, Butter enables leading subscription businesses such as Fabletics, The Athletic, Savage x Fenty, Found, Tonal, and Hairstory to recover lost revenue, enhance authorization rates, and improve customer lifetime value. Founded in 2020 by Vijay Menon, Butter Payments is committed to transforming the landscape of subscription payments and minimizing the financial impact of payment failures. The company is supported by prominent investors including Atomic, Norwest Venture Partners, SpringTide, and Transpose Platform.

xpedeon

Series A in 2022
Xpedeon develops software solutions specifically tailored for the construction industry, focusing on enhancing profitability and efficiency for businesses in this sector. By collaborating with leading companies, Xpedeon has created an integrated enterprise resource planning suite that addresses the unique needs of building contractors, civil engineering contractors, specialist contractors, and housebuilders. Their software facilitates digital transformation within the construction and engineering fields, enabling companies to optimize their operations and improve margins. With a commitment to industry best practices, Xpedeon offers a comprehensive range of functionalities within a single solution, distinguishing itself from other software providers in the market.

Rezo Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Rezo Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that focuses on developing precision therapeutics by mapping disease networks. Utilizing its proprietary Sequence to Systems to Drugs (SSD) platform, Rezo integrates various technologies, including proteomics, genetics, structural biology, chemistry, and bioinformatics, to create comprehensive molecular maps of diseases. This innovative approach enhances the identification of novel targets and therapies, particularly in oncology, where Rezo initially concentrates its efforts. The company aims to expand its therapeutic focus through collaborations and partnerships, positioning itself at the forefront of advancing treatment options across multiple disease areas.

ORO Labs

Series A in 2022
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.

Diagrid

Series A in 2022
Diagrid is a technology company focused on enhancing developer productivity through tools and APIs tailored for cloud-native applications. Founded in 2021 by Mark Fussell and Yaron Schneider, the company aims to simplify the complexities associated with building business applications on public clouds. Diagrid provides services to help developers efficiently operate applications using Dapr, an open-source project created by its founders. Its flagship offering, Conductor, enables organizations to manage Dapr applications in production environments on Kubernetes, thereby reducing operational risks and improving reliability. The company's platform is built on a microservices-based architecture that integrates seamlessly with various technologies, helping developers decrease infrastructure costs while navigating distributed systems more effectively.

Xembly

Series A in 2022
Xembly is an artificial intelligence-based productivity platform that serves as an all-in-one assistant for enhancing workplace efficiency. It automates various tasks associated with meetings, including scheduling, note-taking, and task tracking. By utilizing AI and robotic process automation, Xembly enables users to delegate these responsibilities effectively, helping to navigate scheduling conflicts and create organized agendas. This technology aims to maximize productivity for businesses by streamlining meeting-related workflows and allowing employees to focus on more critical tasks.

Sightfull

Series A in 2022
Sightfull is an analytics platform that enables users to generate complex metrics efficiently through its robust semantic modeling layer. The platform features pre-built templates and a central repository for consistent and trusted metrics, allowing for seamless integration into existing data systems or functioning as a standalone solution. It enhances self-service data insights for business users, including operations, finance, and business analysts, with integrations for tools like Google Sheets and Excel. Additionally, Sightfull leverages generative AI to facilitate metric querying, empowering enterprises to maximize the value of their data for improved decision-making and revenue growth.

Nanopath

Series A in 2022
Nanopath Inc. is a molecular diagnostics company focused on enhancing women's health through rapid and precise testing. By utilizing advancements in bioengineering and nanotechnology, the company specializes in the sensitive detection of viral, bacterial, and fungal pathogens without relying on nucleic acid amplification techniques. This innovative approach allows for the delivery of granular and clinically actionable information, thereby improving traditional testing methodologies and enabling healthcare providers to make informed decisions more swiftly.

You.com

Series A in 2022
You.com is an innovative AI-powered search engine founded by leading AI researchers. It utilizes a Large Language Model to generate personalized, human-like responses to user queries. The platform features various AI tools, including YouChat, YouCode, YouWrite, and YouImagine, which assist users in web searches, content creation, image generation, and code development. Emphasizing data privacy, You.com delivers real-time results and concise summaries while filtering out irrelevant information, fake reviews, and advertisements. This focus on efficiency enables users to access accurate information quickly, enhancing productivity and streamlining complex research tasks.

Uplevel

Series A in 2022
Uplevel Inc. is a Seattle-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in engineering intelligence software. Its platform utilizes machine learning and organizational science to enhance productivity within engineering teams by identifying bottlenecks that impede product velocity. Uplevel transforms unstructured data from various software development tools into actionable metrics, allowing enterprises to effectively track software development progress, allocate resources, and fulfill commitments. By integrating insights and coaching into daily workflows, Uplevel enables managers and teams to monitor individual performance metrics and identify execution risks, fostering improved efficiency and behavior change in engineering practices.

Provus

Series A in 2022
Provus is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that specializes in automating Configure Price Quote (CPQ) processes, designed specifically for enterprise customers. Utilizing advanced AI-powered technology, Provus enhances operational efficiency by accelerating turnaround times, increasing deal sizes, and improving win probabilities. The platform not only helps businesses achieve better gross margins but also assists in mitigating compliance risks. As an approved partner on the Salesforce AppExchange, Provus integrates seamlessly with the Salesforce ecosystem, further solidifying its commitment to delivering innovative solutions for its clients.

Wisq

Series A in 2022
Wisq is a company founded in 2021 and based in Redwood City, California, that focuses on enhancing workplace happiness and social well-being. It operates a computer platform aimed at fostering a sense of belonging among employees, whether they work remotely or in-person. By addressing feelings of isolation, Wisq contributes to improved organizational performance, culture, and employee retention. The platform encourages connections, sharing, and relationship-building among team members, ultimately guiding individuals toward greater success and fulfillment at work.

tvScientific

Series A in 2022
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.

Oxyzo

Series A in 2022
Oxyzo is a financial services company dedicated to transforming small and medium enterprises (SMEs) into larger businesses. It provides customized credit solutions designed to support SMEs in expanding their operations, increasing revenue, and improving profit margins. Oxyzo's offerings include low-interest rates, collateral-free credit options, and rapid loan processing within 72 hours. The company serves over 3,000 SMEs across India, disbursing more than 4,000 crores annually, with assets under management exceeding 1,500 crores. Key features of Oxyzo's services include a pay-as-you-use model that charges interest only for the duration of credit utilization, minimal documentation requirements for loan processing, and potential savings on raw material purchases, allowing businesses to benefit from a more flexible and accessible lending experience.

Sedai

Series A in 2022
Sedai specializes in providing an AI-driven platform that focuses on cloud cost optimization and performance enhancement for DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) teams. By leveraging machine learning, Sedai's technology autonomously manages applications across various cloud environments, predicting potential issues and minimizing resolution time to boost service availability. This approach allows organizations to achieve continuous optimization in real-time, adapting to changes and scaling their operations effectively with minimal human intervention. Ultimately, Sedai empowers companies to optimize their cloud expenditures while enhancing operational efficiency and improving customer experiences.

Socrates.Ai

Series A in 2022
Socrates.Ai is a developer of an enterprise intelligent assistant that focuses on enhancing workforce management through advanced technologies. The company specializes in artificial intelligence and natural language processing, aiming to address significant challenges in employee experience, IT security, and software engagement. Socrates.Ai's platform empowers organizations by streamlining operations, allowing employees to work more efficiently. It serves as a centralized portal that integrates various enterprise services, thereby reducing costs and automating routine requests. Through its innovative solutions, Socrates.Ai seeks to transform how enterprises manage their human resources and overall workforce dynamics.

Elevate Research

Series A in 2021
Elevate is a company that specializes in providing marketing and customer management services, particularly tailored for the hospitality industry. It offers a platform designed to help restaurants and retailers enhance their revenue through more effective marketing strategies. This platform allows businesses to survey customers who have recently dined or shopped, gathering valuable insights into their preferences and experiences. By integrating customer data with marketing tools, Elevate enables hospitality businesses to develop targeted marketing campaigns and track customer profiles, thereby facilitating smarter marketing decisions and revenue growth within a defined timeframe.

Anomalo

Series A in 2021
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.

Prodly

Series A in 2021
Prodly, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in developing tools for transferring relational data within Salesforce environments. Founded in 2014, Prodly offers a platform known as AppOps, which automates the full lifecycle of low-code development. This platform enables Salesforce administrators and developers to migrate data efficiently and effectively, addressing challenges in the application development process while also ensuring IT governance to reduce risks associated with agile development. Their flagship product, Moover, allows for one-click migration of relational data across various Salesforce organizations and supports key functionalities such as Salesforce CPQ, billing, and field service solutions. Notable clients include Nutanix, Johnson & Johnson, Splunk, Tableau, and Verizon, who utilize Prodly's services to enhance and update critical business applications.

Praxis Labs

Series A in 2021
Praxis Labs, Inc. specializes in developing virtual reality-based software aimed at enhancing diversity and inclusion training in the workplace. The company combines research-backed curriculum with advanced VR technology to create immersive training modules that address unconscious bias. Its offerings include designing educational content, producing high-quality training materials, and providing measurable metrics to assess improvements in understanding and empathy regarding implicit bias. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Stanford, California, Praxis Labs focuses on embedding equity and inclusion throughout the employee lifecycle, ultimately striving to improve workplace culture and outcomes.

Elevate

Series A in 2021
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.

Phiar

Series A in 2021
Phiar Technologies, a Boston-based company established in 2017, specializes in developing artificial intelligence solutions for vehicles. Its core product is an ultra-lightweight spatial AI engine, designed to enable vehicles to perceive their surroundings in real-time using just a single camera and commodity mobile-grade processors. Phiar's initial focus is powering its Intelligent AR Navigation Platform, which provides drivers with safe and intuitive routing directions without requiring them to look away from the road.

Mensa Brands

Venture Round 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.

lakeFS

Series A in 2021
lakeFS is an open source data version control for data lakes. It enables zero copy Dev / Test isolated environments, continuous quality validation, atomic rollback on bad data, reproducibility, and more. Managing a data lake without a data version control system is error prone and labor intensive. With lakeFS, your data lake is version controlled and you can easily time-travel between consistent snapshots of the lake. lakeFS was established in January, 2020 in CA, USA

ActiveFence

Series A in 2021
ActiveFence is a leading provider of tools for Trust & Safety teams around the world, offering an end-to-end solution designed to protect users from a wide range of online threats, including child safety issues, disinformation, fraud, hate speech, and more. The company employs advanced artificial intelligence and a team of subject-matter experts to continuously collect, analyze, and contextualize data, enabling its clients to stay ahead of malicious activities. With capabilities that include deep intelligence research and AI-driven content moderation, ActiveFence empowers organizations in both the internet and government sectors to enhance user safety and secure digital environments. The platform supports over 70 languages, allowing Trust & Safety teams to be proactive in their efforts to combat various forms of online abuse.

Abodu

Series A in 2021
Abodu specializes in providing well-designed, prefabricated modular housing units that are installed in homeowners' backyards. These backyard homes serve multiple purposes, including vacation accommodations, guest lodging, or additional living space. The company's structures feature a simple design, characterized by weathered wood siding and a metal gabled roof, typically encompassing a one-bedroom layout with a bathroom, open-plan living area, dining space, and kitchen. By focusing on offsite construction, Abodu aims to streamline the housing process, allowing homeowners to bypass lengthy permitting and construction timelines. This approach not only offers a beautiful and functional addition to residential properties but also presents an affordable housing solution that can be utilized for rental opportunities.

Forum Brands

Series A in 2021
Forum Brands is a technology-enabled company that specializes in acquiring and scaling e-commerce brands, particularly those operating through third-party Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) platforms. By leveraging proprietary technology and extensive knowledge in e-commerce and consumer investing, Forum Brands identifies quality, independently owned products available in the marketplace. The company is dedicated to transforming these products into recognized household brands, offering entrepreneurs and business owners efficient and profitable avenues to sell their businesses. Through its data-driven approach, Forum Brands aims to enhance the growth and reach of the brands it acquires.

Pequity

Series A in 2021
Pequity is a compensation management software designed to simplify and enhance the process of creating equitable pay structures for organizations. By merging the user-friendly interface of spreadsheets with advanced automation capabilities, Pequity enables HR teams to efficiently manage compensation programs. The platform aims to address pay inequality and streamline the often complex and time-consuming tasks associated with compensation management. Trusted by rapidly growing companies, Pequity was founded by experts in compensation and product design from notable firms. With significant backing from prominent investors, the company is dedicated to fostering equal pay and opportunity across the workforce.

Mensa Brands

Series A 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.

Swimply

Series A in 2021
Swimply is an online marketplace that facilitates the rental of underutilized spaces, including pools, sports courts, and entire homes, by the hour. By connecting homeowners with guests, Swimply allows individuals to monetize their assets while providing affordable access to unique recreational spaces for the community. This platform enhances local economies and fosters memorable experiences for families and friends. Since its launch, Swimply has successfully linked tens of thousands of homeowners to millions of guests across the United States, Canada, and Australia, making it easier for users to enjoy leisure activities in private settings.

Pair Eyewear

Series A 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.

fabric

Series A 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.

Excision BioTherapeutics

Series A in 2021
Excision BioTherapeutics Inc. is a life science company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, established in 2015. The company specializes in developing gene editing therapeutics aimed at treating life-threatening diseases caused by neurotropic viruses. Utilizing CRISPR-based technology, Excision BioTherapeutics focuses on creating advanced gene-editing medicines that can eradicate or disrupt viral genes in human patients. The company is committed to advancing these therapeutics to ensure they are safe and effective, with the goal of significantly improving the lives of individuals affected by viral infections worldwide.

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.

Qualified

Series A in 2020
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.

Ermetic - a Tenable company

Series A in 2020
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.

Wyze Labs

Series A in 2020
Wyze Labs, Inc. is a technology company that focuses on providing affordable smart home products, particularly smart cameras. Founded in 2017 and based in Kirkland, Washington, Wyze Labs designs devices such as the WyzeCam, which features live streaming, motion and sound detection, night vision, and two-way audio capabilities. The company aims to make quality smart home technology accessible to a broad audience by partnering with innovators and manufacturers who share its commitment to delivering high-quality, user-friendly products at competitive prices. Wyze Labs sells its products primarily online and ensures compatibility with popular voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant.

Spiff

Series A in 2020
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.

Wyze Labs

Series A in 2020
Wyze Labs, Inc. is a technology company that focuses on providing affordable smart home products, particularly smart cameras. Founded in 2017 and based in Kirkland, Washington, Wyze Labs designs devices such as the WyzeCam, which features live streaming, motion and sound detection, night vision, and two-way audio capabilities. The company aims to make quality smart home technology accessible to a broad audience by partnering with innovators and manufacturers who share its commitment to delivering high-quality, user-friendly products at competitive prices. Wyze Labs sells its products primarily online and ensures compatibility with popular voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant.

Monogram Health

Series A in 2020
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.

Clever Care Health Plan

Series A in 2020
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.

Boost

Series A in 2020
Boost Insurance USA, Inc. specializes in providing a comprehensive platform for insurtech startups in the property and casualty insurance sector. Established in 2017 and headquartered in New York, Boost offers an infrastructure-as-a-service solution that simplifies the creation and management of insurance products. The platform enables technology companies and emerging startups to seamlessly embed insurance offerings into their existing systems, significantly reducing costs associated with operational, compliance, and capital requirements through straightforward API integration. Boost automates essential processes such as policy administration, claims management, and regulatory compliance, allowing partners to concentrate on enhancing customer experiences and innovating their insurance products. The company is licensed to produce both commercial and personal lines of insurance across all 50 states, delivering modern, 'A'-rated insurance solutions that are backed by leading industry players.

oneNav

Series A in 2019
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.

Bumblebee Spaces

Series A in 2019
Bumblebee Spaces Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in manufacturing robotics and artificial intelligence-driven home furnishings. Founded in 2017, the company has developed an innovative modular ceiling system designed to optimize storage solutions for modern living. By utilizing robotic technology, Bumblebee Spaces creates movable furniture and possessions that can be easily operated through user commands. The company also offers the Bumblebee app, which enables users to manage and visualize their stored items. Through its advanced systems, Bumblebee Spaces reimagines living spaces by maximizing usable cubic footage and allowing for efficient storage and retrieval of objects, thereby enhancing everyday life.

MyOme

Series A in 2019
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.

Senreve

Series A in 2019
Senreve is a luxury handbag company focused on serving the multifaceted modern woman. The brand emphasizes a blend of elegant design, impeccable quality, and innovative construction, creating handbags that cater to the busy lifestyles of contemporary women. Their products are characterized by sleek, structured designs that are both lightweight and travel-friendly, making them suitable for various occasions, from business meetings to social outings. Senreve combines consumer data with smart manufacturing and inventory planning to offer a unique collection of handbags crafted with luxurious Italian craftsmanship. Customers can conveniently order their chosen handbags online and have them delivered to their doorstep.

Robin Healthcare

Series A in 2019
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.

Celona

Series A in 2019
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.

FOSSA

Series A in 2019
FOSSA, Inc. is an open source management platform based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2014, the company specializes in providing solutions for component intelligence, continuous compliance, and collaboration across teams. Its flagship product enables enterprises to track and manage open-source components within their codebase while automating the processes of license scanning and compliance. FOSSA's platform also incorporates vulnerability management features, allowing businesses to conduct license audits and vulnerability scans efficiently. By offering real-time alerts and automated remediation for third-party vulnerabilities, FOSSA facilitates compliance with open source licenses in alignment with development workflows.

Torch

Series A in 2019
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.

Loftium

Series A in 2019
Loftium Inc is a Seattle-based startup founded in 2016 that provides innovative mortgage financing solutions for new homeowners. The company offers down payment assistance in exchange for a portion of the income generated from renting out a spare room through platforms like Airbnb. By identifying homes with the potential for short-term rentals, Loftium enables clients to benefit from reduced housing costs, offering up to 50% discounted rent while managing the Airbnb listings. The company furnishes the rental spaces and handles the logistics of hosting, paying landlords market rent under long-term leases of up to three years. Loftium's model supports families in high-cost cities by creating affordable housing options and generating additional income for homeowners.

Socrates.Ai

Series A in 2019
Socrates.Ai is a developer of an enterprise intelligent assistant that focuses on enhancing workforce management through advanced technologies. The company specializes in artificial intelligence and natural language processing, aiming to address significant challenges in employee experience, IT security, and software engagement. Socrates.Ai's platform empowers organizations by streamlining operations, allowing employees to work more efficiently. It serves as a centralized portal that integrates various enterprise services, thereby reducing costs and automating routine requests. Through its innovative solutions, Socrates.Ai seeks to transform how enterprises manage their human resources and overall workforce dynamics.

Birdies

Series A in 2019
Birdies, Inc., also known as Birdies Slippers, Inc., is a footwear brand established in 2015 by Bianca Gates and Marisa Sharkey, headquartered in Sacramento, California. The company specializes in manufacturing stylish and comfortable footwear for women, designed primarily for indoor use but versatile enough for everyday occasions. Birdies offers a variety of signature styles that merge the support of a sneaker, the softness of a slipper, and the elegance of a designer flat. Each product incorporates the brand's exclusive 7-layer comfort technology, ensuring luxurious style and ultimate comfort for its customers.

Wyze Labs

Series A in 2019
Wyze Labs, Inc. is a technology company that focuses on providing affordable smart home products, particularly smart cameras. Founded in 2017 and based in Kirkland, Washington, Wyze Labs designs devices such as the WyzeCam, which features live streaming, motion and sound detection, night vision, and two-way audio capabilities. The company aims to make quality smart home technology accessible to a broad audience by partnering with innovators and manufacturers who share its commitment to delivering high-quality, user-friendly products at competitive prices. Wyze Labs sells its products primarily online and ensures compatibility with popular voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant.

Charlie Finance

Series A in 2018
Charlie Finance Co. is a financial services company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016. The company has developed a text message application designed to simplify personal finance for users. By monitoring transactions, Charlie Finance helps individuals identify opportunities to save money, reduce expenses, and gain a better understanding of their spending habits. Additionally, the application alerts users to important financial matters, enabling them to manage their finances more effectively and work towards reducing debt.

Kishlay Foods

Series A in 2018
Kishlay Foods Pvt. Ltd., established in 2001 and based in Guwahati, India, specializes in manufacturing a diverse range of snack foods. The company's product offerings include biscuits, cookies, rusks, cream sandwich biscuits, and various types of chips, such as potato chips and crisp puffs. Under its flagship brands, "Kishlay," "Mamooz," and "Bisk Baker," Kishlay Foods aims to provide quality snack options while reviving traditional snacking experiences. The company is committed to delivering tasty and appealing products to consumers across the North East region of India.

Smilo

Series A in 2018
Smilo is a direct-to-consumer brand specializing in essential baby products, developed with input from doctors, scientists, and engineers. The company operates an online retail platform that offers a range of baby care items, including bottles, pacifiers, loungers, washcloths, and blankets. Smilo focuses on providing parents with high-quality products designed to meet the needs of their babies, ensuring convenience and support in early parenting. By combining expertise and thoughtful design, Smilo aims to enhance the experience of caring for infants.

VAST Data

Series A in 2018
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.

8th Wall

Series A in 2018
8th Wall Inc. is a developer of an augmented reality (AR) platform that enables the creation and deployment of interactive AR experiences directly on mobile websites. Founded in 2016 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company offers several key solutions, including 8th Wall XR, a platform for developing mobile AR applications; XR Remote, which allows users to test AR applications on their devices; and a glTF Viewer for sharing and viewing 3D files in real environments. The company's custom SLAM engine facilitates markerless AR content with advanced features such as 6DoF positional tracking and surface detection, ensuring immersive experiences on any smartphone equipped with a rear-facing camera. 8th Wall's platform serves a variety of industries, including retail, travel, and entertainment, by enabling developers to create and deploy AR applications rapidly and efficiently.

Socrates.Ai

Series A in 2017
Socrates.Ai is a developer of an enterprise intelligent assistant that focuses on enhancing workforce management through advanced technologies. The company specializes in artificial intelligence and natural language processing, aiming to address significant challenges in employee experience, IT security, and software engagement. Socrates.Ai's platform empowers organizations by streamlining operations, allowing employees to work more efficiently. It serves as a centralized portal that integrates various enterprise services, thereby reducing costs and automating routine requests. Through its innovative solutions, Socrates.Ai seeks to transform how enterprises manage their human resources and overall workforce dynamics.

VisitPay

Series A in 2017
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.

Rallyteam

Series A in 2017
Rallyteam is a San Francisco-based company that provides an internal mobility platform aimed at enhancing employee engagement and talent utilization within organizations. The platform allows businesses to match employees with suitable projects by importing skill profiles through LinkedIn integration. This system not only facilitates project assignments but also promotes employee collaboration and feedback, enabling a culture of continuous learning and growth. By offering insights through reporting and analytics, Rallyteam helps companies to better understand their workforce and effectively leverage their skills. Operating as a Software-as-a-Service model, Rallyteam functions as a subsidiary of Workday, Inc., focusing on the strategic development and retention of top talent within organizations.

Legion Technologies

Series A in 2017
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.

Ovum Hospitals

Series A in 2017
Ovum Hospitals operates a specialized healthcare facility in Bengaluru, India, focusing primarily on maternal and child health. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of services, including women's health, in vitro fertilization, maternal healthcare, neonatal intensive care, and general pediatrics. Additionally, it offers supportive services such as ultrasonography, laboratory testing, pharmacy, nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support, and physiotherapy. With a team of highly qualified gynecologists, neonatal specialists, and pediatricians, Ovum Hospitals is dedicated to delivering exceptional care from conception through delivery. The facility is equipped with advanced technology and trained staff to manage various maternity and childcare needs, ensuring the safety and comfort of patients while addressing any complications that may arise during pregnancy.

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
6 River Systems, Inc. provides innovative warehouse automation solutions using collaborative robots and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2015 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company focuses on enhancing fulfillment processes for e-commerce and retail operations. Its key offerings include Chuck, a robotic assistant that guides warehouse associates to optimize efficiency; Mobile Sort, which facilitates intelligent picking and sorting of orders; Packout, a fulfillment solution; and Fast Lane, designed for automating the picking of high-velocity SKUs. By leveraging system-directed workflows, 6 River Systems aims to streamline training and improve pick rates, helping retailers and manufacturers boost warehouse productivity while reducing costs. The company operates as a subsidiary of Shopify Inc. since 2019.

Gong

Series A in 2017
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.

Aporeto

Series A in 2017
Aporeto, Inc. is a San Jose-based company that specializes in cloud-native security solutions tailored for deploying and operating applications in modern distributed systems, including those based on containers, microservices, and serverless architectures. Founded in 2015, Aporeto provides a comprehensive security platform that enables organizations to secure their workloads across various infrastructures—public, private, or hybrid—by leveraging identity-based access control to maintain a Zero Trust security posture. The company's offerings include the Aporeto Cloud Identity Framework, which facilitates consistent policy enforcement between enterprise applications and managed services. Aporeto's solutions are designed to protect cloud applications from potential attacks by ensuring that all communications are authenticated and authorized.

Karat

Series A in 2017
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.

ElasticRun

Series A in 2017
ElasticRun is a logistics and distribution platform that enables businesses to access traditionally underserved consumers, particularly in rural areas of India. By acting as an extension of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies' distribution networks, ElasticRun helps these companies tap into new customer bases through its connections with local Kirana stores. The platform not only facilitates eCommerce companies in reaching remote customers but also connects banks and financial institutions with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in these regions. Additionally, ElasticRun leverages the data generated on its platform to assist clients in refining their marketing strategies, ultimately enhancing their outreach and operational efficiency.

SlashNext

Series A in 2017
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.

JoyRun

Series A in 2017
JoyRun, Inc. is a peer-to-peer food and drink delivery platform founded in 2015 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The company fosters community engagement by enabling users to create and join group delivery requests, facilitating social and cost-effective local transactions. Users, referred to as "JoyRunners," earn compensation for fulfilling these delivery requests while enhancing their social standing within the community. JoyRun not only provides a means for individuals to connect over shared delivery needs but also supports local businesses by tapping into existing demand, increasing brand recognition, and driving revenue growth. Initially focused on college campuses, JoyRun aims to expand its presence into offices and neighborhoods worldwide.

SnapRoute

Series A in 2017
SnapRoute, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Santa Clara, California, develops an open-source network stack for enterprises, enabling the adoption of white-box and disaggregated networking. The company offers a cloud-native network operating system (CN-NOS) built on a microservice architecture with embedded Kubernetes. This innovative approach aims to reduce costs by up to 50% compared to legacy systems, while enhancing application service delivery, security, and operational efficiency. SnapRoute’s platform allows network engineers to customize commodity networking switches and routers, providing full visibility and modularity of the network stack. This capability enables network operators to continuously install or update components without disrupting business operations. Acquired by Infoblox, SnapRoute is positioned to transform networking through the application of cloud-native technologies, catering to the needs of DevOps-driven organizations.

Wiliot

Series A in 2017
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.

Qventus

Series A in 2016
Qventus, Inc. is a technology company that develops an artificial intelligence-based software platform aimed at optimizing hospital operations through real-time data analytics. Founded in 2011 and based in Los Altos, California, Qventus focuses on enhancing operational efficiency in healthcare settings by automating processes and improving patient flow. The platform addresses various operational challenges across hospitals, including emergency departments, operating rooms, and patient safety, by predicting issues, offering immediate recommendations, and encouraging team members to take action. Through its solutions, Qventus seeks to reduce staff workloads, optimize resource utilization, and ultimately help healthcare organizations unlock capacity and drive revenue.

Simpplr

Series A in 2016
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.

NextHealth Technologies

Series A in 2016
NextHealth Technologies Inc. is a healthcare analytics company based in Denver, Colorado, with an additional office in Tigard, Oregon. Founded in 2013, the company has developed a platform that helps healthcare organizations integrate data-driven decision-making into their workflows. By employing scientifically rigorous methodologies and standardized processes, NextHealth aims to optimize the effectiveness of health plans, focusing on cost reduction, quality improvement, and enhanced service delivery. Through its solutions, the company strives to lower healthcare costs while simultaneously improving patient outcomes.

Ovum Hospitals

Series A in 2016
Ovum Hospitals operates a specialized healthcare facility in Bengaluru, India, focusing primarily on maternal and child health. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of services, including women's health, in vitro fertilization, maternal healthcare, neonatal intensive care, and general pediatrics. Additionally, it offers supportive services such as ultrasonography, laboratory testing, pharmacy, nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support, and physiotherapy. With a team of highly qualified gynecologists, neonatal specialists, and pediatricians, Ovum Hospitals is dedicated to delivering exceptional care from conception through delivery. The facility is equipped with advanced technology and trained staff to manage various maternity and childcare needs, ensuring the safety and comfort of patients while addressing any complications that may arise during pregnancy.

Mist Systems

Series A in 2016
Mist Systems, Inc. specializes in transforming indoor Wi-Fi experiences through an AI-driven wireless platform. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, the company employs real-time data analytics, signal processing, and machine learning to enhance network performance. Its offerings include cloud-managed access points and various subscription services, such as Wi-Fi assurance, Marvis virtual assistant, user engagement, and asset visibility. Mist Systems serves multiple industries, including retail, education, digital workplaces, and healthcare, by enabling enterprises to deliver reliable and measurable wireless services without the need for battery-powered beacons. The company operates as a subsidiary of Juniper Networks, Inc. and has additional offices in Austin and San Francisco, Texas.

Fireglass

Series A in 2016
Fireglass is a cybersecurity solutions provider based in the United States, specializing in protecting organizations from malware and phishing attacks across web and email platforms without the need for endpoint agents. The company's innovative approach allows users to navigate online with confidence by isolating all traffic remotely, preventing it from reaching the corporate network. This capability enhances user productivity while reducing the operational complexity typically associated with traditional web gateways. Fireglass's offerings encompass endpoint and hybrid cloud security management, information protection, messaging security, and website security, catering to diverse industries such as healthcare, government, and education. Founded by experts in network security and military intelligence, Fireglass has gained traction among Fortune 500 companies and is supported by prominent investors. As of July 2017, Fireglass operates as a subsidiary of Symantec Corporation.
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