OpenAir Equity Partners is a venture capital firm established in 2008 and based in Overland Park, Kansas. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, primarily targeting startups in the mobile, wireless, and connected device sectors within the technology industry. OpenAir Equity Partners aims to support innovative companies that seek to advance technology and enhance connectivity.
Main Street Data Corp is a Kansas City-based company that specializes in developing machine-learning tools to enhance agricultural practices. Founded in 2016, the company consolidates both current and historical agronomic data to help farmers benchmark yield performance and increase return on investment. Its flagship product, Validator, provides insights into yield, yield gaps, and potential ROI in both bushels and dollars. By leveraging sophisticated data science techniques, Main Street Data aims to transform the agricultural sector through precise analytics, offering data-driven solutions to grain and cotton farmers, specialty crop segments, and larger partners. The company focuses on creating services that improve risk management and decision-making within the agriculture-based B2B food supply chain.
Main Street Data
Seed Round in 2018
Main Street Data Corp is a Kansas City-based company that specializes in developing machine-learning tools to enhance agricultural practices. Founded in 2016, the company consolidates both current and historical agronomic data to help farmers benchmark yield performance and increase return on investment. Its flagship product, Validator, provides insights into yield, yield gaps, and potential ROI in both bushels and dollars. By leveraging sophisticated data science techniques, Main Street Data aims to transform the agricultural sector through precise analytics, offering data-driven solutions to grain and cotton farmers, specialty crop segments, and larger partners. The company focuses on creating services that improve risk management and decision-making within the agriculture-based B2B food supply chain.
Pepper
Series B in 2017
Pepper offers an IoT operating system and service delivery platform that empowers enterprises to deploy sophisticated IoT solutions. The introduction of billions of new connected devices (and other "things") requires a new user-experience paradigm—one that enables both consumers and enterprises the ability to effectively manage, control, and engage with their increasingly connected worlds. Pepper solves the problems associated with this increased complexity through the combination of its user operating system and service delivery platform.
Zubie
Venture Round in 2016
Zubie is a connected vehicle services company that offers a platform designed to deliver essential vehicle health, location, and safety information to both consumers and businesses. By utilizing a plug-in device known as the Zubie Key, users can easily access and monitor their vehicle data through mobile applications available for iOS and Android. The service provides insights into fuel efficiency, location tracking, and driving behavior, which helps businesses enhance vehicle maintenance, prevent accidents, and optimize fleet operations. Zubie's subscription model includes the Zubie Key, mobile apps, and an online web portal, catering to the needs of both individual consumers and commercial fleets.
C2FO
Venture Round in 2016
C2FO is a global on-demand working capital platform that offers fast and flexible access to low-cost capital for nearly 2 million businesses. By utilizing its patented Name Your Rate® technology and a range of working capital solutions, C2FO enables companies to receive payments sooner from large enterprises, thereby unlocking billions in risk-free capital. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Kansas City, USA, C2FO aims to create a more inclusive financial system by ensuring that all businesses have the necessary capital to thrive. The platform helps clients optimize cash flow by allowing them to negotiate better payment terms with suppliers and customers, thereby empowering enterprises of all sizes to manage their working capital effectively. C2FO has facilitated over $275 billion in funding globally.
Commerce Signals
Series A in 2015
Commerce Signals, Inc. is a company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2014, that specializes in the real-time exchange of transactional data. It provides a platform that enables businesses to optimize and monetize their data assets through a marketplace connecting buyers and sellers based on relevance and usage. The company focuses on unlocking merchant acquirer payment data for media measurement while maintaining consumer privacy. To achieve this, Commerce Signals has developed a data-sharing model called Federated Data, which allows for insight sharing among businesses without compromising data control or privacy. Additionally, the company offers cloud-based software that facilitates collaboration and data dissemination, ensuring that private data remains secure and within the client's infrastructure. As of December 2019, Commerce Signals operates as a subsidiary of Verisk Analytics, Inc.
C2FO
Series E in 2015
C2FO is a global on-demand working capital platform that offers fast and flexible access to low-cost capital for nearly 2 million businesses. By utilizing its patented Name Your Rate® technology and a range of working capital solutions, C2FO enables companies to receive payments sooner from large enterprises, thereby unlocking billions in risk-free capital. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Kansas City, USA, C2FO aims to create a more inclusive financial system by ensuring that all businesses have the necessary capital to thrive. The platform helps clients optimize cash flow by allowing them to negotiate better payment terms with suppliers and customers, thereby empowering enterprises of all sizes to manage their working capital effectively. C2FO has facilitated over $275 billion in funding globally.
FarmLink
Series B in 2014
FarmLink is an AgTech company that enables the next transformation in agriculture and land conservation. It presents farmers with objective data that allows them to understand the full range of performance potential for their entire portfolio, down to the field, zone, and micro-field level.
Zubie
Series B in 2014
Zubie is a connected vehicle services company that offers a platform designed to deliver essential vehicle health, location, and safety information to both consumers and businesses. By utilizing a plug-in device known as the Zubie Key, users can easily access and monitor their vehicle data through mobile applications available for iOS and Android. The service provides insights into fuel efficiency, location tracking, and driving behavior, which helps businesses enhance vehicle maintenance, prevent accidents, and optimize fleet operations. Zubie's subscription model includes the Zubie Key, mobile apps, and an online web portal, catering to the needs of both individual consumers and commercial fleets.
AgLocal
Venture Round in 2014
AgLocal wants consumers to understand what they eat, where it comes from and teach consumers how they can support these family farms.
Pepper
Series A in 2014
Pepper offers an IoT operating system and service delivery platform that empowers enterprises to deploy sophisticated IoT solutions. The introduction of billions of new connected devices (and other "things") requires a new user-experience paradigm—one that enables both consumers and enterprises the ability to effectively manage, control, and engage with their increasingly connected worlds. Pepper solves the problems associated with this increased complexity through the combination of its user operating system and service delivery platform.
Zubie
Series A in 2013
Zubie is a connected vehicle services company that offers a platform designed to deliver essential vehicle health, location, and safety information to both consumers and businesses. By utilizing a plug-in device known as the Zubie Key, users can easily access and monitor their vehicle data through mobile applications available for iOS and Android. The service provides insights into fuel efficiency, location tracking, and driving behavior, which helps businesses enhance vehicle maintenance, prevent accidents, and optimize fleet operations. Zubie's subscription model includes the Zubie Key, mobile apps, and an online web portal, catering to the needs of both individual consumers and commercial fleets.
HYLA Mobile
Series C in 2013
HYLA Mobile, Inc. specializes in mobile device trade-in and reuse solutions, focusing on the collection, processing, recycling, and redistribution of used mobile phones. The company operates through a network of carrier partners and retailers across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, facilitating the sale of these devices. By providing products and services that enhance the life and value of used mobile devices, HYLA Mobile enables new users to access information and technology. Founded in 2009, the company is based in Irving, Texas, and was previously known as eRecyclingCorps, LLC.
C2FO
Series C in 2013
C2FO is a global on-demand working capital platform that offers fast and flexible access to low-cost capital for nearly 2 million businesses. By utilizing its patented Name Your Rate® technology and a range of working capital solutions, C2FO enables companies to receive payments sooner from large enterprises, thereby unlocking billions in risk-free capital. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Kansas City, USA, C2FO aims to create a more inclusive financial system by ensuring that all businesses have the necessary capital to thrive. The platform helps clients optimize cash flow by allowing them to negotiate better payment terms with suppliers and customers, thereby empowering enterprises of all sizes to manage their working capital effectively. C2FO has facilitated over $275 billion in funding globally.
Leap.it
Seed Round in 2013
Leap2 is a social search platform that delivers relevant previews for web, images, videos, news, local listings, and more. Leap2 was founded in 2011 and is based in Kansas City, Kansas.
AgLocal
Venture Round in 2012
AgLocal wants consumers to understand what they eat, where it comes from and teach consumers how they can support these family farms.
Redstone Logistics
Venture Round in 2012
RedStone Logistics, LLC is a third-party logistics provider that caters to small and medium-sized businesses both in the United States and internationally. Established in 2011 and based in Overland Park, Kansas, the company specializes in a comprehensive range of logistics management solutions. These include order management, shipment planning, carrier management, and reporting, as well as a variety of transactional shipment management services. RedStone Logistics handles diverse transportation needs such as small packages, less-than-truckload, truckload, expedited, air shipments, and more. With a leadership team boasting over 100 years of industry experience, the company focuses on helping clients optimize their logistics processes and reduce costs, having reportedly saved clients over $200 million. RedStone Logistics leverages advanced technology to ensure continuous improvement and efficiency in their services.
InSequent
Venture Round in 2012
InSequent operates a digital marketing platform tailored for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), providing a comprehensive solution to engage and retain customers. The platform enables users to create consistently branded websites for mobile, tablet, and desktop devices within moments. In addition to website creation, InSequent offers SMS messaging programs and social media management services, facilitating direct communication between businesses and their customers. The platform is designed to be user-friendly and is available as a fully branded white-label solution for digital media companies, enhancing their service offerings. Through its all-in-one approach, InSequent empowers businesses to effectively attract and maintain a loyal customer base.
Gift Card Impressions
Venture Round in 2012
Gift Card Impressions, LLC specializes in a diverse range of gifting solutions, including digital consumer-to-consumer, employer-to-employee, and business-to-consumer options. Founded in 2007 and based in Kansas City, Missouri, the company provides an engagement platform that enhances traditional gifting through a variety of digital offerings such as prepaid systems, analytics, greeting cards, and custom videos. Additionally, it focuses on physical gift card presentation with packaging solutions that include occasion-themed displays and print-on-demand services. Gift Card Impressions also sells gift cards, greeting cards, and photobooks online, and its packaging solutions are available in retail stores for brands looking to elevate their gift card offerings. The company has operated as a subsidiary of InComm Inc. since June 2018.
Spectrum5
Venture Round in 2012
Spectrum5 is in stealth.
HYLA Mobile
Series B in 2011
HYLA Mobile, Inc. specializes in mobile device trade-in and reuse solutions, focusing on the collection, processing, recycling, and redistribution of used mobile phones. The company operates through a network of carrier partners and retailers across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, facilitating the sale of these devices. By providing products and services that enhance the life and value of used mobile devices, HYLA Mobile enables new users to access information and technology. Founded in 2009, the company is based in Irving, Texas, and was previously known as eRecyclingCorps, LLC.
Zettics
Series C in 2011
Zettics specializes in mobile analytics and measurement applications, providing operators with comprehensive insights into data usage. The company’s solutions enable operators to enhance subscriber relationships, comply with privacy policies, and monetize data through partnerships with third parties. Zettics' tools allow for the analysis of trends in data usage, enrichment of customer relationship management systems, identification of network abuse, and evaluation of pricing plans. Additionally, they facilitate improved advertising offers, reduction of subscriber churn, and forecasting of network usage growth. With a portfolio of over 60 use cases, Zettics delivers substantial return on investment for operators by offering real-time visibility and analytics across various applications, including video and messaging.
HYLA Mobile
Series A in 2010
HYLA Mobile, Inc. specializes in mobile device trade-in and reuse solutions, focusing on the collection, processing, recycling, and redistribution of used mobile phones. The company operates through a network of carrier partners and retailers across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, facilitating the sale of these devices. By providing products and services that enhance the life and value of used mobile devices, HYLA Mobile enables new users to access information and technology. Founded in 2009, the company is based in Irving, Texas, and was previously known as eRecyclingCorps, LLC.
Zettics
Series B in 2010
Zettics specializes in mobile analytics and measurement applications, providing operators with comprehensive insights into data usage. The company’s solutions enable operators to enhance subscriber relationships, comply with privacy policies, and monetize data through partnerships with third parties. Zettics' tools allow for the analysis of trends in data usage, enrichment of customer relationship management systems, identification of network abuse, and evaluation of pricing plans. Additionally, they facilitate improved advertising offers, reduction of subscriber churn, and forecasting of network usage growth. With a portfolio of over 60 use cases, Zettics delivers substantial return on investment for operators by offering real-time visibility and analytics across various applications, including video and messaging.
Zave Networks
Venture Round in 2006
Zave Networks, established in 2006, operates an incentive platform that transforms the way non-cash value is transacted and tracked. The company offers Zavers, a digital incentive network that replaces traditional paper coupons by connecting consumers, manufacturers, and retailers through mobile and online channels. This platform allows consumers to access a variety of digital discounts and offers directly from their mobile devices, enabling seamless shopping experiences at the stores they frequent. Recently, Zave Networks has partnered with IBM to integrate its solutions into IBM's SurePOS ACE application, enhancing the capabilities of retail point-of-sale systems. Through its innovative approach, Zave Networks provides product marketers with valuable data insights into their incentives and online advertising efforts.
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