Main Street Data
Venture Round in 2019
Main Street Data Corp is an innovative company based in Kansas City, Missouri, focused on revolutionizing the agricultural sector through advanced data analytics and machine learning. Established in 2016, the company develops a platform that consolidates both current and historical agronomic data, empowering farmers to benchmark their yield performance and enhance their return on investment. One of its key offerings, Validator, provides insights into yield, yield gaps, and ROI potential in quantifiable terms. By utilizing sophisticated analytical tools, Main Street Data transforms vast amounts of field data into actionable insights that cater to grain and cotton farmers, as well as specialty crop segments. The company's mission is to deliver precise, timely, and valuable insights that facilitate risk management and informed decision-making across the agricultural landscape, ultimately contributing to a more efficient food supply chain.
Main Street Data
Seed Round in 2018
Main Street Data Corp is an innovative company based in Kansas City, Missouri, focused on revolutionizing the agricultural sector through advanced data analytics and machine learning. Established in 2016, the company develops a platform that consolidates both current and historical agronomic data, empowering farmers to benchmark their yield performance and enhance their return on investment. One of its key offerings, Validator, provides insights into yield, yield gaps, and ROI potential in quantifiable terms. By utilizing sophisticated analytical tools, Main Street Data transforms vast amounts of field data into actionable insights that cater to grain and cotton farmers, as well as specialty crop segments. The company's mission is to deliver precise, timely, and valuable insights that facilitate risk management and informed decision-making across the agricultural landscape, ultimately contributing to a more efficient food supply chain.
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 simple plug-in device known as the Zubie Key, users can effortlessly monitor critical vehicle data, such as fuel efficiency and driving behavior, via mobile applications for iOS and Android, as well as an online web portal. This service not only helps individual consumers keep track of their vehicles but also provides businesses with a low-cost fleet management solution aimed at enhancing vehicle maintenance, preventing accidents, and optimizing fleet operations.
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 that specializes in creating a real-time exchange for transactional data, enabling businesses to optimize and monetize their data assets. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company provides a marketplace for buyers and sellers of data, emphasizing relevance and utility. Commerce Signals focuses on unlocking merchant acquirer payment data to enhance media measurement while maintaining consumer privacy. The firm employs a Federated Data model, developed in collaboration with experts in data privacy, which allows businesses to share insights without compromising control over their data. This approach supports the secure management and dissemination of private information, facilitating collaboration and improving customer experiences. As of December 2019, the company operates as a subsidiary of Verisk Analytics, Inc.
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 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 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 simple plug-in device known as the Zubie Key, users can effortlessly monitor critical vehicle data, such as fuel efficiency and driving behavior, via mobile applications for iOS and Android, as well as an online web portal. This service not only helps individual consumers keep track of their vehicles but also provides businesses with a low-cost fleet management solution aimed at enhancing vehicle maintenance, preventing accidents, and optimizing fleet operations.
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 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 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 simple plug-in device known as the Zubie Key, users can effortlessly monitor critical vehicle data, such as fuel efficiency and driving behavior, via mobile applications for iOS and Android, as well as an online web portal. This service not only helps individual consumers keep track of their vehicles but also provides businesses with a low-cost fleet management solution aimed at enhancing vehicle maintenance, preventing accidents, and optimizing fleet operations.
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 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 is a Kansas City-based company that specializes in providing innovative gifting solutions across various sectors, including consumer-to-consumer, employer-to-employee, and business-to-consumer markets. Founded in 2007, the company offers a comprehensive engagement platform that enhances the gifting experience through a range of digital solutions, such as prepaid systems, payment systems, and personalized messages featuring music, photos, and videos. Additionally, Gift Card Impressions provides physical gift card packaging and presentation options, including occasion-themed displays and print-on-demand solutions, which are available both online and in retail stores. The company is dedicated to bridging the gap between physical and digital gifts, enabling retailers and gift card brands to create meaningful engagements through its diverse product offerings. Since June 2018, Gift Card Impressions has operated as a subsidiary of InComm Inc.
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 is a provider of mobile analytics and measurement applications, specializing in delivering comprehensive insights into data usage for telecommunications operators. The company offers a robust monitoring and analytics tool that enhances real-time visibility across various applications, including video and messaging. By enabling operators to better understand subscriber behavior and trends, Zettics helps them extract greater value from their customer relationships while ensuring compliance with privacy policies. Its solutions support over 60 use cases, allowing operators to monetize data with third parties, enrich customer relationship management systems, identify network abuse, analyze pricing plans, enhance advertising strategies, reduce churn, and forecast network usage growth. Overall, Zettics empowers telecommunications operators to optimize their networks and improve their service offerings, resulting in a significant return on investment.
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 is a provider of mobile analytics and measurement applications, specializing in delivering comprehensive insights into data usage for telecommunications operators. The company offers a robust monitoring and analytics tool that enhances real-time visibility across various applications, including video and messaging. By enabling operators to better understand subscriber behavior and trends, Zettics helps them extract greater value from their customer relationships while ensuring compliance with privacy policies. Its solutions support over 60 use cases, allowing operators to monetize data with third parties, enrich customer relationship management systems, identify network abuse, analyze pricing plans, enhance advertising strategies, reduce churn, and forecast network usage growth. Overall, Zettics empowers telecommunications operators to optimize their networks and improve their service offerings, resulting in a significant return on investment.
Zave Networks
Venture Round in 2006
Zave Networks, founded in 2006, operates an innovative incentive platform designed to revolutionize the transaction and tracking of non-cash value. The company's flagship product, Zavers, serves as a digital network that replaces traditional paper coupons by linking consumers, manufacturers, and retailers through mobile and online incentives that can be redeemed in-store. This system not only provides consumers with access to various digital discounts and offers directly from their mobile devices but also enables product marketers to gather valuable data regarding their incentives and online advertising efforts. Recently, Zave Networks has strengthened its position by partnering with IBM, integrating its solution into IBM's prominent SurePOS ACE application, further enhancing the retail experience for both consumers and businesses.