Pasadena Angels
Pasadena Angels is an angel investment network founded in 2000 and based in Pasadena, California. This nonprofit organization focuses on supporting early-stage companies, particularly those in the technology sector, by leveraging the expertise of over 100 seasoned entrepreneurs and corporate executives. Each year, Pasadena Angels screens approximately 80 companies from diverse industries, offering them valuable guidance in developing effective business plans and securing necessary financing. The organization provides individual investments of up to $1 million, focusing on ventures located in Southern California that are seeking between $1 to $5 million in funding. Pasadena Angels collaborates with other venture capital firms and angel groups to further assist emerging businesses. Importantly, the organization does not charge fees for its services and does not act as an investment agent, instead investing directly in companies it identifies as having significant potential for success. Through its network, Pasadena Angels aims to enhance job growth and foster commercialization of new technologies by addressing common challenges faced by startups.
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Essenvia
Seed Round in 2023
Essenvia is a company that provides an online software platform designed to streamline the pre-market and post-market workflows for medical device companies. The platform enhances cross-functional collaboration by offering a dashboard that manages initial and subsequent device modifications, regulatory processes, and administrative tasks. This helps clients reduce both the cost and time required to bring medical devices to market.
Autio
Seed Round in 2022
Autio is a company that develops a mobile application focused on providing audio entertainment experiences for travelers. The Autio app utilizes geolocation technology to automatically play stories related to nearby landmarks, cities, and towns. These stories cover various aspects such as economic, geographical, artistic, political, historical, and mythological elements of different places across the United States. The app features narration from celebrities alongside local experts, offering users a personalized tour guide experience that can inspire detours, spark conversations, and uncover hidden knowledge along their journey.
Everyset
Seed Round in 2021
Everyset is a production management platform that simplifies the onboarding, payment, and insurance processes for project workforces, particularly within the entertainment industry. The platform enables employers to efficiently manage cast and crew by digitizing production reports and facilitating the hiring, management, and payment of workers. Additionally, it provides a profile system that allows workers to seamlessly transition between employers while tracking their payments. By enhancing the connection between employers and project workers, Everyset aims to ensure that film producers have the necessary crew on set and can effectively monitor their workforce.
EventHub
Pre Seed Round in 2021
EventHub, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, specializes in providing a comprehensive platform for event organizers. The company offers virtual expos and a sponsorship marketplace, allowing users to efficiently manage exhibitor applications, payments, paperwork, and logistics through an intuitive dashboard. This platform also facilitates batch updates and messaging, streamlining the event management process. By enabling clients to create virtual venues for streaming content and showcasing exhibitor booths, EventHub helps increase sponsorship revenue while fostering community engagement around live events.
Veriskin
Seed Round in 2021
Veriskin, Inc. is a medical device company based in San Diego, California, focused on developing innovative technologies for skin cancer diagnostics. Incorporated in 2016, it manufactures TruScore, a handheld device designed for non-invasive skin cancer screening. The device provides a low-cost solution for assessing suspicious skin growths, delivering objective evaluations that can be utilized by non-specialist frontline caregivers. This capability allows for early detection of skin cancer, enhancing the potential for timely and effective treatment.
Amsel Medical
Convertible Note in 2021
Amsel Medical is a medical device company specializing in innovative surgical clamping technology tailored for surgical and interventional procedures. The company's flagship product, the SCureClamp, incorporates Interdigitation Occlusion Technology (iDOT) to securely close vessels such as veins and arteries. Its design features an anchoring mechanism that prevents slippage, ensuring stability during medical procedures. Amsel Medical's devices facilitate the occlusion of vessels of varying sizes and wall thicknesses, promoting faster healing and enhancing treatment efficacy. The company serves both clinical and military markets, demonstrating a commitment to advancing minimally invasive techniques in medical care.
Seatrec
Seed Round in 2020
Seatrec is a climatetech startup specializing in clean energy solutions derived from temperature differences in ocean waters. Founded in 2012 by Dr. Yi Chao, the company leverages technology developed at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory to create innovative energy harvesting systems. These systems use patented thermal engine technologies to generate renewable electricity, enabling oceanographic research equipment such as drones, floats, and gliders to operate sustainably. By utilizing Seatrec's technology, researchers can extend the operational life of their equipment, reduce costs, and enhance data collection capabilities with zero emissions and waste. The applications of Seatrec's solutions span various fields, including ocean data capture, seafloor mapping, offshore aquaculture, Arctic research, meteorology, and climate change mitigation.
Spine Align
Seed Round in 2020
Spine Align, LLC is a medical device company based in Baltimore, Maryland, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing innovative imaging technology that provides real-time, three-dimensional measurements of spinal alignment during corrective surgeries. Its flagship product offers on-demand, full-length assessments of a patient's spine, significantly reducing the time required for measurements by 95% and minimizing radiation exposure by 80% compared to traditional methods. By enabling intraoperative alignment measurements, Spine Align aims to assist medical professionals in standardizing outcomes for primary spine surgeries and addressing the high revision rates associated with these procedures.
Fluid Power AI
Series A in 2020
Fluid Power AI, founded by Jose Gomez and Francis Toglia, is a California-based company that specializes in enhancing hydraulic systems through advanced monitoring technology. The company has developed a real-time monitoring sensor that transforms conventional hydraulic devices into smart systems. This sensor delivers actionable alerts and real-time insights into the health status of the equipment, enabling the prediction of potential failures. By providing these capabilities, Fluid Power AI aims to help users minimize costly downtime and improve the efficiency of their hydraulic systems.
Seatrec
Seed Round in 2020
Seatrec is a climatetech startup specializing in clean energy solutions derived from temperature differences in ocean waters. Founded in 2012 by Dr. Yi Chao, the company leverages technology developed at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory to create innovative energy harvesting systems. These systems use patented thermal engine technologies to generate renewable electricity, enabling oceanographic research equipment such as drones, floats, and gliders to operate sustainably. By utilizing Seatrec's technology, researchers can extend the operational life of their equipment, reduce costs, and enhance data collection capabilities with zero emissions and waste. The applications of Seatrec's solutions span various fields, including ocean data capture, seafloor mapping, offshore aquaculture, Arctic research, meteorology, and climate change mitigation.
Everyset
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Everyset is a production management platform that simplifies the onboarding, payment, and insurance processes for project workforces, particularly within the entertainment industry. The platform enables employers to efficiently manage cast and crew by digitizing production reports and facilitating the hiring, management, and payment of workers. Additionally, it provides a profile system that allows workers to seamlessly transition between employers while tracking their payments. By enhancing the connection between employers and project workers, Everyset aims to ensure that film producers have the necessary crew on set and can effectively monitor their workforce.
dotstudioPRO
Seed Round in 2019
dotstudioPRO is a video management and monetization platform designed to meet the needs of content owners and online publishers. It offers a robust ecosystem for video syndication, allowing content creators to effectively manage and monetize their video assets across various devices and platforms. The platform emphasizes transparency, fostering open communication between media producers, brands, and influencers. By facilitating audience engagement, dotstudioPRO enables content creators to capitalize on their revenue streams, making it easier for them to connect with their audience while maximizing monetization opportunities.
Ready, Set, Food!
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Ready, Set, Food! is a California-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in manufacturing and selling food products designed for infants. The company's main goal is to help parents reduce the risk of their babies developing allergies to common foods such as peanuts, eggs, and milk. Ready, Set, Food! offers a gentle, daily system that simplifies the introduction of these allergenic foods into infants' diets, potentially lowering the risk of allergies by up to 80%. The products are available for purchase online, making them accessible to a wide range of consumers.
UNest
Seed Round in 2019
UNest is a financial technology company based in North Hollywood, California, founded by Ksenia Yudina in 2018. The company specializes in providing an accessible digital investing platform aimed at helping families build a secure financial future for their children. UNest allows parents to open a UTMA account quickly and easily through its app, with no paperwork required. The platform offers advisor-guided investment plans, a simple gifting feature, and the ability to set up recurring contributions. Additionally, users can earn rewards through UNest Rewards.
Kitterly
Seed Round in 2019
Kitterly, Inc. is an online retailer specializing in knitting and crochet kits, catering to a diverse range of crafting projects. The company offers kits for various items including adult socks, baby and children's cardigans, hats, pullovers, vests, blankets, dresses, and toys. In addition to these, Kitterly provides kits for accessories such as cowls, fingerless gloves, infinity scarves, and mittens. Founded in 2013 and based in Los Angeles, California, Kitterly aims to inspire creativity among crafting enthusiasts by providing everything needed to create unique handmade items.
Capillary Biomedical
Seed Round in 2018
Capillary Biomedical, Inc. is a medical device company based in Irvine, California, established in 2014 as a spin-out from the Artificial Pancreas Center at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College. The company focuses on developing innovative technologies for diabetes management, aiming to simplify the processes of glucose monitoring and insulin delivery. Their signature product features a kink-proof, flexible, multiport cannula designed to enhance the reliability and comfort of insulin delivery. This user-friendly device allows for simple one-handed insertion, enabling diabetes patients to better manage their blood glucose levels and alleviating some of the burdens associated with diabetes on both individuals and the healthcare system.
Breadware
Seed Round in 2018
Breadware, Inc. is a company that provides an online platform aimed at facilitating product development, particularly in the realm of the Internet of Things (IoT). Established in 2017 and headquartered in Reno, Nevada, Breadware serves various sectors including sports, smart buildings, smart homes, transportation, medical, and industrial applications. The platform allows businesses to explore existing IoT products for inspiration, compare service providers based on various criteria, and receive support throughout the development process. By offering tools that unify hardware and firmware development, Breadware simplifies the creation of smart and connected products, helping organizations reduce costs and expedite their journey from concept to market. The company operates as a subsidiary of StoneAge Inc. as of March 2020.
Ocular Data Systems
Venture Round in 2017
Ocular Data Systems LLC, an affiliate of Visionetx, Inc., specializes in the development of advanced evidence-recording devices aimed at enhancing safety and improving law enforcement practices. Their flagship product, the DAX™ Evidence Recorder, is designed to assist police officers in administering the Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) by capturing and analyzing eye movements. This device features a goggle-like frame equipped with infrared cameras that allow officers to observe and record a subject's eye responses in real-time. The recorded data can be stored for later playback, facilitating instructor critique during training or serving as critical evidence in legal proceedings. By addressing the challenges of drug and alcohol impairment detection, Ocular Data Systems aims to contribute to the reduction of impaired driving incidents and enhance overall workplace safety.
C360
Series A in 2017
C360 Technologies, Inc., established in 2008 and based in Wexford, Pennsylvania, specializes in manufacturing innovative video products for broadcast and over-the-top (OTT) platforms. The company offers non-stitched immersive video solutions, including cameras and workstations, that directly connect with broadcasters' backhaul systems, providing multiple live HD-SDI outputs and enhanced replay systems for real-time broadcast production. C360's products enable simultaneous live television broadcasts and OTT streaming, empowering users with independent control of camera location and functions during live events.
Episona
Seed Round in 2017
Episona's first product, Seed, is an epigenetic test for male infertility focused on decreasing cost and time to pregnancy for those seeking fertility care. Clinically, Seed can identify 1) hidden male factor in cases of unexplained infertility and 2) epigenetic patterns that strongly associate with poor embryogenesis. Episona is led by an experienced team of medical doctors and scientists, with world-class expertise in both epigenetics and human reproductive health. The company began operations in 2013 and is headquartered in Pasadena, CA. For more information, visit https://episona.com.
Rosalind
Convertible Note in 2017
Rosalind, developed by OnRamp BioInformatics, is a pioneering genomics analysis platform tailored for life science researchers. It empowers users to analyze and interpret genomic datasets without requiring prior bioinformatics expertise. Founded in 2013 and based in San Diego, California, OnRamp BioInformatics focuses on advancing Precision Medicine. Rosalind enables efficient management of genomic data, facilitating the conversion of genetic information into actionable insights for researchers and clinicians. The platform streamlines the analysis, interpretation, and storage of genomic datasets, ultimately supporting the advancement of research and clinical applications in the life sciences.
Tot Squad
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Tot Squad is a marketplace that connects new parents with health, wellness and safety services both virtually and in person. We're a one-stop shop in the $46B "New Mom Economy" consolidating the highly fragmented providers of services like car seat installation, babyproofing, and lactation consulting. Our car seat installation services can be found on Amazon and Walmart as an add-on with a car seat purchase.
Vydia
Seed Round in 2016
Vydia, Inc. operates a centralized platform tailored for video creators, enabling them to manage, monetize, and distribute their visual content effectively. Founded in 2013 and based in Freehold, New Jersey, Vydia serves a diverse clientele, including multi-platinum artists, social influencers, independent musicians, and entertainment agencies. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of services, including monetization analytics, global distribution, rights management, and detailed revenue reporting. By acting as a partner to major digital service providers such as Spotify, Apple, and YouTube, Vydia empowers its users with the tools necessary to navigate the complexities of content distribution and maximize their creative potential on a global scale.
Nevados
Seed Round in 2016
Nevados Engineering specializes in the design and manufacture of innovative solar ground installations, focusing on single-axis solar trackers that simplify the installation of solar power plants. By reducing complexity, these trackers can be deployed on various terrains without extensive grading, enhancing efficiency and lowering costs for utility-scale solar projects. The company aims to enable solar developers to improve profitability by expanding site options and minimizing construction expenses while increasing energy generation. With the support of a $1 million award from the Department of Energy, Nevados is advancing its products and preparing to supply its systems to solar developers, marking its commitment to making solar energy more accessible and cost-effective.
Veristride
Seed Round in 2015
Veristride, Inc. is a company based in South Salt Lake, Utah, that specializes in the design and development of shoe-based sensor technology aimed at analyzing human movement. Founded in 2011, Veristride creates advanced movement analytics sensors that are integrated into shoe insoles. These sensors provide users with real-time feedback and insights regarding their walking, running, and overall movement patterns. By delivering data-backed analytics, Veristride empowers individuals to monitor their physical abilities, track injuries, and make informed decisions to enhance their health and performance. The company's focus is on promoting wellness and facilitating a clear path for users to achieve their health goals.
Vydia
Seed Round in 2014
Vydia, Inc. operates a centralized platform tailored for video creators, enabling them to manage, monetize, and distribute their visual content effectively. Founded in 2013 and based in Freehold, New Jersey, Vydia serves a diverse clientele, including multi-platinum artists, social influencers, independent musicians, and entertainment agencies. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of services, including monetization analytics, global distribution, rights management, and detailed revenue reporting. By acting as a partner to major digital service providers such as Spotify, Apple, and YouTube, Vydia empowers its users with the tools necessary to navigate the complexities of content distribution and maximize their creative potential on a global scale.
HappyDesk
Angel Round in 2014
HappyDesk’s Sharing-space-as-a–service (SSaaS) software platform is transforming the way shared spaces are sold, accessed and serviced. Think of HappyDesk as the “Uber” for the $11 billion shared space category. Just as Uber’s technology connects riders and drivers, HappyDesk easily connects people and shard spaces – everywhere. . Shared space providers of all shapes and sizes, leverage HappyDesk’s white label e-commerce, CRM, billing, proposal, door access and marketplace to increase engagement by providing seamless access to shared spaces and services like never before. The result: providers have a software solution that enhances the customer experience, increases revenue and reduces administrative time and money. Space seekers like HappyDesk because of the endless amount of shared spaces and related services they can search, buy and access. Direct engagement between provider and seekers has never been so easy or transparent.
Edufii
Series A in 2014
Edufii, Inc. is a company that develops and operates a cloud-based coaching platform and skill development network. Its primary product, TrainingSpaces, enables users to capture techniques, drills, and recaps through videos, photos, audio, and text across various training environments such as courses, courts, fields, and gyms. The platform also integrates feedback from various training aids and technologies. Edufii serves a diverse clientele, including golf professionals, fitness trainers, mental coaches, baseball and soccer coaches, as well as physical therapists. Established in 2012, the company is headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California.
FanBread
Convertible Note in 2014
FanBread is a technology company that transforms the way media brands are developed by offering solutions for content creation, distribution, and monetization. Founded in 2014 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company leverages data and predictive analytics to connect emerging media brands with suitable freelance content creators. This platform streamlines collaboration, enabling the production of high-quality original content tailored to specific audience needs. Through its innovative approach, FanBread aims to enhance the efficiency of media brand management in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Yapert
Angel Round in 2014
Yapert, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that offers a mobile entertainment network designed for fan engagement with a variety of public figures, including musicians, celebrities, athletes, and designers. Founded in 2012, Yapert operates the MyFvs platform, a pop culture portal that curates popular visual content across interests such as music, entertainment, sports, fashion, and fitness. The platform provides users with the opportunity to discover and interact with stars and brands, sharing pictures, videos, and music in real-time. By collaborating with content creators, including media companies and entertainers, MyFvs also delivers exclusive behind-the-scenes content, enhancing the user experience and fostering a vibrant community for millennials.
AnyMeeting
Angel Round in 2013
AnyMeeting is a technology company that specializes in web and video conferencing services tailored for small businesses. It offers a comprehensive suite of features, including six-way video conferencing, conference calling, built-in VoIP, screen sharing, presentation sharing, video sharing, and recording capabilities. Users can access the platform entirely through a web browser, eliminating the need for downloads, which enhances convenience for attendees. AnyMeeting's pricing model is competitive, providing a free ad-supported option and subscription plans starting at $18 per month for meetings with up to 25 participants and $78 per month for webinars accommodating up to 200 attendees. Additionally, the platform supports integration with over 400 applications, making it a versatile choice for businesses seeking efficient communication solutions.
Ranker
Venture Round in 2013
Ranker, LLC is a digital media company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in fan-powered rankings across a wide array of topics, including entertainment, sports, culture, and more. Founded in 2007, Ranker attracts over 30 million unique visitors monthly, utilizing a crowdsourced platform that empowers users to vote on their favorite subjects, from movies and music to athletes and lifestyle choices. With over one billion votes contributing to its insights, the company provides valuable psychographic data that helps marketers and content creators understand consumer preferences. In 2020, Ranker launched Watchworthy, a crowd-sourced TV recommendation app, further enhancing its offerings. The company has received recognition as one of the fastest-growing businesses in North America and has been featured in various lists for its innovative approach and workplace culture, employing over 115 staff members in its Los Angeles headquarters and a New York City office.
Atlas Powered
Seed Round in 2012
Atlas is a time management and collaboration platform for mobile that centralizes all your calendars, contacts, tasks, and notes making collaboration on mobile shockingly simple - no email required. Currently, Atlas is focusing on the $150B Direct Selling Industry that has more than 92 million independent salespeople worldwide. Founders have deep domain experience and relationships. Atlas is a LaunchpadLA company. Learn more at: http://angel.co/atlas.
Audioscribe
Venture Round in 2012
Audioscribe offers real-time speech recognition software for court reporters and medical transcription activities.
JobSync
Series A in 2011
JobSync operates a Talent Acquisition Automation Platform designed for enterprises to streamline their recruitment processes. The platform integrates with existing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and job boards, enhancing user experience for candidates and recruiters alike. By automating tasks such as data collection and transfer between systems, JobSync increases application volume by over twofold while ensuring accurate candidate data. Its transparent flat-rate pricing model aligns with employers' interests, focusing on their specific recruitment objectives.
Ranker
Series A in 2011
Ranker, LLC is a digital media company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in fan-powered rankings across a wide array of topics, including entertainment, sports, culture, and more. Founded in 2007, Ranker attracts over 30 million unique visitors monthly, utilizing a crowdsourced platform that empowers users to vote on their favorite subjects, from movies and music to athletes and lifestyle choices. With over one billion votes contributing to its insights, the company provides valuable psychographic data that helps marketers and content creators understand consumer preferences. In 2020, Ranker launched Watchworthy, a crowd-sourced TV recommendation app, further enhancing its offerings. The company has received recognition as one of the fastest-growing businesses in North America and has been featured in various lists for its innovative approach and workplace culture, employing over 115 staff members in its Los Angeles headquarters and a New York City office.
Allylix
Series C in 2010
Allylix, Inc. is an early-stage biotechnology company specializing in the development of terpene products and their derivatives. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Diego, California, with research and development laboratories in Lexington, Kentucky, the company focuses on applications across various markets, including flavor and fragrance, food ingredients, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and biofuels. Among its notable products is nootkatone, a grapefruit flavor utilized in fruit juices and citrus-flavored sodas. Allylix also develops sesquiterpenes for the aroma chemical segment of the flavor and fragrance market, as well as production platforms aimed at pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and agricultural applications.
Ondax
Series E in 2010
Ondax was founded in 2000 by a team from the California Institute of Technology and the University of Bonn. Ondax built a manufacturing infrastructure for high volume production to produce Volume Holographic Gratings. The Volume Holographic Grating has many advantages over thin film and fiber Bragg gratings. The narrow-band filtering capability in reflection mode (0.1 nm) over a large aperture (25 mm) is unique. This unique filtering technology is used in high-power laser diodes wavelength stabilization, beam combining, astronomy multi-line filtering, and spectral imaging.
MyShape
Series C in 2008
MyShape.com is an online retail store created for you. Personalized stores (called myShop) search for and display clothing matched to a shopper's specific measurements, body shape and preferences.
H2scan
Series D in 2008
H2scan Corporation, established in 2002 and headquartered in Valencia, California, specializes in manufacturing and distributing hydrogen leak detection and process gas measurement products globally. The company offers two primary product lines: HY-OPTIMA for real-time hydrogen monitoring in industrial processes, and HY-ALERTA for safety-focused hydrogen leak detection in various environments. Their patented hydrogen sensing technology is designed to integrate into diverse industries such as electric power grids, petroleum, nuclear power plants, and chemical production facilities. H2scan serves these markets through a network of distributors across North America, Asia, Europe, South America, the Middle East, Australia, and Africa. The company's strategic partnership with WEIDMANN Diagnostic Solutions enhances its product offerings. Originally formed via an MBO with backing from Chrysalix Energy Limited Partnership and Ravinia Venture Fund, H2scan's technology is based on improvements to systems developed by Sandia National Laboratory.
EZ-Apps
Venture Round in 2008
EZ-Apps is building winning web applications. They own every application they build but prefer to share ownership with partners. They are US based with a global reach that has enabled us to secure and support a large, international and diverse customer base. All development work is done in house, in the US. Their track record speaks for itself, from their very first application, which helps protect the London Underground, to their most recent application which is the world's first electronic parking validation system.
Allylix
Venture Round in 2007
Allylix, Inc. is an early-stage biotechnology company specializing in the development of terpene products and their derivatives. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Diego, California, with research and development laboratories in Lexington, Kentucky, the company focuses on applications across various markets, including flavor and fragrance, food ingredients, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and biofuels. Among its notable products is nootkatone, a grapefruit flavor utilized in fruit juices and citrus-flavored sodas. Allylix also develops sesquiterpenes for the aroma chemical segment of the flavor and fragrance market, as well as production platforms aimed at pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and agricultural applications.
OptionEase
Angel Round in 2007
OptionEase is a leading provider of on-demand accounting compliance solutions, specializing in helping companies manage their equity plans and comply with complex regulations such as FAS 123(R). The company serves over 350 clients, ranging from small start-ups to large multinational corporations, offering online services that address audit requirements for employee stock options and equity management. OptionEase's solutions are designed to support the governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) marketplace, ensuring that companies can efficiently handle their financial reporting and compliance needs.
MyShape
Series B in 2007
MyShape.com is an online retail store created for you. Personalized stores (called myShop) search for and display clothing matched to a shopper's specific measurements, body shape and preferences.
VantageILM
Series A in 2007
VantageILM, Inc. develops and markets integrated loan and lease management software products to finance companies, lenders, leasing, credit unions, and independent banks. Its on-demand loan management solution integrates origination, servicing, collections, recovery management, analysis and reporting, document management, collateral management, and accounting in a single platform.
Numira Biosciences
Series A in 2007
Numira Biosciences, Inc., a contract research organization, provides imaging services for disease research, drug discovery, and pre-clinical studies in animal models. It offers Virtual Histology for soft tissue imaging applications, such as atherosclerosis, osteoarthritis, heart defects, pulmonary diseases, developmental biology, and phenotyping; and high-resolution bone imaging tools to analyze and characterize the skeletal anatomy and bones of animal models. The company also provides image processing and visual analytics solutions; AltaViewer visualization software, a visualization tool for use in non-clinical environments to view, manipulate, and export images of small animal datasets for research purposes; and imaging chamber, a multi-modality imaging chamber that facilitates the co-registration of anatomical and functional images by means of sequential multi-modal imaging.
TherMark
Series A in 2006
TherMark Holdings Inc., established in 1996, specializes in the manufacture and distribution of laser bonding technology. This technology enables the creation of permanent, high-contrast, and high-resolution marks on diverse surfaces such as metals, ceramics, glass, and plastics. TherMark offers marking solutions including black on metal, black on glass, and one color on glass/ceramic. The company sells its products through a network of distributors in the U.S. and internationally, as well as online. TherMark's patented laser marking process is widely used in industries like automotive, aerospace, and cosmetics for component tracking, quality control, and anti-counterfeiting. As of 2015, TherMark operates as a subsidiary of Ferro Corporation, headquartered in Washington, Pennsylvania.
Progressive Beverages
Series C in 2005
Founded in June 2002, Progressive Beverages LLC is an importer and marketer of premium distilled spirits from Asia. Based in Los Angeles, CA, Progressive is the first and only American brand owner to commercialize soju in the mainstream U.S. market. Soju, which means “fiery spirits,” is a traditional Asian liquor with product characteristics similar to premium vodka or gin. Soju is the best selling spirits category in the world with annual worldwide sales of over $14 billion (200 million cases) in 80 countries. Soju outsells vodka almost 4 to 1 on a worldwide basis, but is relatively unknown in the U.S. Progressive is changing this lack of awareness in the American market with two outstanding products: Tori Kai Premium Soju and Han Soju. Discover why Progressive and its soju products have the American wine and spirits market buzzing.
H2scan
Series B in 2004
H2scan Corporation, established in 2002 and headquartered in Valencia, California, specializes in manufacturing and distributing hydrogen leak detection and process gas measurement products globally. The company offers two primary product lines: HY-OPTIMA for real-time hydrogen monitoring in industrial processes, and HY-ALERTA for safety-focused hydrogen leak detection in various environments. Their patented hydrogen sensing technology is designed to integrate into diverse industries such as electric power grids, petroleum, nuclear power plants, and chemical production facilities. H2scan serves these markets through a network of distributors across North America, Asia, Europe, South America, the Middle East, Australia, and Africa. The company's strategic partnership with WEIDMANN Diagnostic Solutions enhances its product offerings. Originally formed via an MBO with backing from Chrysalix Energy Limited Partnership and Ravinia Venture Fund, H2scan's technology is based on improvements to systems developed by Sandia National Laboratory.
PhatNoise
Series A in 2003
PhatNoise, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, specializes in digital media solutions designed to enhance entertainment experiences within automobiles. The company provides an integrated suite of software, hardware, connectivity, and media technologies tailored for automotive applications. Its product offerings include car audio systems, mobile media front and rear seat entertainment products, MP3 systems, and iPod adapters, alongside innovative technologies such as voice browsing for digital media. By focusing on integrating digital content into vehicles, PhatNoise aims to elevate the consumer entertainment experience on the road.
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