Prism Venture Management, LLC is a venture capital firm established in 1996 and located in Westwood, Massachusetts. The firm specializes in seed, early stage, growth capital, and bridge investments primarily within the technology and life sciences sectors. In technology, Prism focuses on areas such as digital media, information technology, software and services, wireless and mobile communications, next-generation data centers, on-demand solutions, and network security applications. In the life sciences domain, its investments target medical devices, therapeutics, specialty pharmaceuticals, and breakthrough diagnostics. Prism typically invests between $1 million and $15 million in its portfolio companies.
Osteal Therapeutics is a clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative drug and device combination products aimed at treating musculoskeletal infections. The company's therapeutics are designed to significantly reduce the mortality and morbidity associated with these infections, as well as the related healthcare costs. Osteal Therapeutics offers solutions for orthopedic infections, including those affecting infected joint prostheses, providing fast and reliable treatment options. This enables orthopedic surgeons to deliver effective care for musculoskeletal diseases, enhancing patient outcomes and addressing a critical need in the field of infection therapeutics.
Revation
Seed Round in 2023
Revation is an eco-friendly product development company dedicated to addressing environmental issues through innovative design and technology. The company specializes in providing eco-friendly packaging services, focusing on the development, manufacturing, and production of sustainable materials. Revation assists businesses in branding and designing packaging that replaces petroleum-based plastics with environmentally friendly alternatives. By optimizing product packages for customer needs, the company aims to facilitate carbon reduction through resource reuse, contributing to a more sustainable future.
Jeff
Series C in 2023
Jeff provides entrepreneurs with a tech platform for running their businesses with a mobile application to connect with customers. The company's mission is to remove financial and knowledge barriers for entrepreneurs. Jeff has more than 2000 entrepreneurs in 40 markets using their solution.
Aigens
Series A in 2022
Aigens is a technology start-up based in Hong Kong that has significantly influenced the digital transformation of the food and beverage (F&B) and hospitality sectors in the Asia Pacific region. Founded in 2012 by Hans Paul and Peter Liu, Aigens pioneered mobile ordering and introduced the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) QR code ordering technology in markets such as Hong Kong and Singapore, well before the pandemic accelerated its adoption. The company has established itself as a software-as-a-service (SaaS) leader, serving over 500 brands, including globally recognized names like KFC, Burger King, Starbucks, and IKEA. In recent years, Aigens has seen substantial growth, expanding to six regional offices and employing a team of 120 members, thereby solidifying its position in the industry.
Loship
Series C in 2021
Lozi operates an e-commerce platform, Loship, that provides a diverse range of one-hour delivery services in Vietnam. Designed to meet the demands of modern urban life, Loship offers services such as food and grocery delivery, ride-hailing, laundry, medicine, beauty products, flower delivery, and B2B supply delivery. With a fleet of over 70,000 drivers and partnerships with 200,000 merchants, Lozi serves nearly 2 million customers in major cities including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and Can Tho. The platform aims to facilitate quick and efficient connections between buyers and sellers, catering to the growing preference for immediate delivery in the e-commerce landscape.
Babson Diagnostics
Series B in 2021
Babson Diagnostics, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Austin, Texas, focused on revolutionizing blood testing by enabling lab-quality diagnostics in retail settings such as pharmacies and grocery stores. Founded in 2017, the company has developed an innovative device that collects blood samples using only a small volume of capillary blood from the finger, significantly reducing the amount needed compared to traditional venipuncture methods. This approach not only simplifies the blood collection process but also ensures that results are accurate and can be delivered within a short wait time. By analyzing these samples at CLIA-certified clinical laboratories, Babson Diagnostics aims to make diagnostic testing more accessible and convenient for consumers.
Babson Diagnostics
Series A in 2020
Babson Diagnostics, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Austin, Texas, focused on revolutionizing blood testing by enabling lab-quality diagnostics in retail settings such as pharmacies and grocery stores. Founded in 2017, the company has developed an innovative device that collects blood samples using only a small volume of capillary blood from the finger, significantly reducing the amount needed compared to traditional venipuncture methods. This approach not only simplifies the blood collection process but also ensures that results are accurate and can be delivered within a short wait time. By analyzing these samples at CLIA-certified clinical laboratories, Babson Diagnostics aims to make diagnostic testing more accessible and convenient for consumers.
Covera Health
Series B in 2020
Covera Health is a clinical analytics company focused on enhancing the quality of radiology and overall healthcare through data-driven solutions. The company develops programs for payers and providers that enable the measurement and delivery of high-quality care, specifically targeting the reduction of medical misdiagnoses. By analyzing clinical datasets in innovative ways, Covera Health partners with healthcare professionals to promote improved patient outcomes. This approach allows employers and payers to make informed decisions that ultimately reduce unnecessary healthcare expenditures while ensuring that patients receive appropriate and effective care.
Connotate
Series B in 2016
Connotate is a developer of a web data extraction and monitoring platform that addresses the challenges of converting web page content into structured, computer-friendly data. The company's patented intelligent Agent technology allows both business users and programmers to efficiently create valuable data sets, applications, and content products. By monitoring and extracting data from websites globally, Connotate enables information product companies to enhance their content harvesting capacity, lower their content extraction costs, and simplify their data operations. As a result, customers benefit from increased productivity, reduced risks, and improved decision-making, leading to strategic advantages in the marketplace.
Proteon Therapeutics
Series D in 2014
Proteon Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for patients with renal and vascular diseases. Founded in 2001 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company is known for its lead product candidate, vonapanitase, which is designed to improve hemodialysis vascular access outcomes. Vonapanitase, a recombinant human elastase, has successfully completed Phase II and Phase III clinical trials for patients suffering from chronic kidney disease and is currently being evaluated in a Phase I clinical trial for peripheral artery disease. The company aims to leverage its understanding of tissue remodeling to create effective treatments that address significant medical needs in these patient populations.
Xlumena
Series C in 2013
Xlumena, Inc. specializes in developing image-guided therapeutic endoscopy products designed to enhance minimally invasive medical procedures. The company offers a range of innovative solutions, including the AXIOS Stent and Delivery System for treating pancreatic pseudocysts, and the NAVIX Access Device, which also addresses this condition. Additionally, Xlumena has created a self-expanding anchor stent for bile duct stenting, an integrated system for reliable pseudocyst drainage, and a method for repairing hiatal hernias from within the gastrointestinal lumen. Founded in 2007 and based in Mountain View, California, Xlumena operates as a subsidiary of Boston Scientific Corporation since April 2015.
Sonian
Series C in 2013
Sonian, Inc. specializes in developing a cloud-based archiving platform aimed at preserving, protecting, and presenting business information. The company offers a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that includes a cloud search engine, enabling organizations to retain and retrieve data effectively while safeguarding intellectual property. Its services encompass email archiving, Lync archiving for Microsoft instant messages, and View Analytics, which facilitates the extraction of insights from unstructured communication data. Additionally, Sonian provides email migration services and solutions for migrating archived data from Google Postini. Trusted by over 25,000 customers across 43 countries, Sonian's platform addresses the challenges businesses face in managing large volumes of data, particularly for legal and regulatory compliance. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Dedham, Massachusetts, Sonian operates as a subsidiary of Barracuda Networks, focusing on innovative cloud technologies to deliver value to its partners and clients.
Receivables Exchange
Private Equity Round in 2013
The Receivables Exchange operates as an auction-based marketplace that links large sellers of trade receivables with a diverse group of institutional buyers. Established in 2007 and based in New York, the platform facilitates standardized transactions that ensure a "true sale" of receivables, providing sellers with balance sheet advantages while offering buyers attractive risk-adjusted returns. This auction model creates a transparent avenue for corporations to monetize their receivables, granting investors access to the accounts receivable market alongside liquidity, balance sheet improvement, and risk management services.
Avedro
Series D in 2013
Avedro, Inc. is a medical device and pharmaceutical company specializing in the treatment of corneal disorders, particularly corneal ectatic conditions and refractive errors. The company has developed the Avedro Corneal Remodeling platform, which includes the KXL and Mosaic systems that utilize ultraviolet A (UVA) light, alongside a range of single-use riboflavin drug formulations. These technologies are primarily aimed at treating progressive keratoconus and corneal ectasia following refractive surgery. Avedro also focuses on advancing the science of Thermo-biomechanics, exemplified by its Keraflex procedure, a non-invasive method for corneal reshaping that preserves the cornea's biomechanical integrity. The company's products are marketed to ophthalmologists, hospitals, and ambulatory surgery centers in the United States and through international distributors. Avedro, originally established as ThermalVision, Inc. in 2002, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, and operates as a subsidiary of Glaukos Corporation.
White Sky
Venture Round in 2012
White Sky specializes in online security software, offering a secure mobile password manager and an efficient one-tap e-commerce checkout solution known as FastConnect. This application, compatible with iOS, Android, and PC, enables users to log into their bank, financial, shopping, or social accounts effortlessly, requiring only a single tap. Its FastPay™ feature allows consumers to autofill shopping carts with ease, eliminating the need to remember passwords or type them in. With over 10 million downloads and more than 300 million login sessions, White Sky has maintained a strong security record, ensuring that customers have never lost a password or experienced a breach. The company focuses on providing innovative security measures while enhancing the mobile experience for its users.
Sonian
Series C in 2012
Sonian, Inc. specializes in developing a cloud-based archiving platform aimed at preserving, protecting, and presenting business information. The company offers a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that includes a cloud search engine, enabling organizations to retain and retrieve data effectively while safeguarding intellectual property. Its services encompass email archiving, Lync archiving for Microsoft instant messages, and View Analytics, which facilitates the extraction of insights from unstructured communication data. Additionally, Sonian provides email migration services and solutions for migrating archived data from Google Postini. Trusted by over 25,000 customers across 43 countries, Sonian's platform addresses the challenges businesses face in managing large volumes of data, particularly for legal and regulatory compliance. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Dedham, Massachusetts, Sonian operates as a subsidiary of Barracuda Networks, focusing on innovative cloud technologies to deliver value to its partners and clients.
Lifecrowd
Series A in 2012
Lifecrowd, a Santa Monica-based social activities discovery site. Life Crowd is a marketplace for social activities connecting people, interests and culture. Lifecrowd inspires its online community to experience life offline by providing a platform for both discovering and hosting local activities. By integrating individual social graphs, user reviews, and personalized recommendations, Lifecrowd super-charges your social calendar.
Connotate
Series B in 2012
Connotate is a developer of a web data extraction and monitoring platform that addresses the challenges of converting web page content into structured, computer-friendly data. The company's patented intelligent Agent technology allows both business users and programmers to efficiently create valuable data sets, applications, and content products. By monitoring and extracting data from websites globally, Connotate enables information product companies to enhance their content harvesting capacity, lower their content extraction costs, and simplify their data operations. As a result, customers benefit from increased productivity, reduced risks, and improved decision-making, leading to strategic advantages in the marketplace.
Polatis
Venture Round in 2012
Polatis is a company that specializes in optical switching technology, established in 2005 through the merger of prominent optical technology firms from Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Cambridge, UK. The company focuses on developing optical layer connectivity software designed for managing and switching fiber-based optical networks. Polatis offers a range of products including single- and multi-mode optical matrix switches, carrier optical monitor switches, and latching switches, catering to the demands of modern fiber networks. Through its innovative solutions, Polatis enhances the efficiency and reliability of optical communication systems.
Proteon Therapeutics
Series C in 2011
Proteon Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for patients with renal and vascular diseases. Founded in 2001 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company is known for its lead product candidate, vonapanitase, which is designed to improve hemodialysis vascular access outcomes. Vonapanitase, a recombinant human elastase, has successfully completed Phase II and Phase III clinical trials for patients suffering from chronic kidney disease and is currently being evaluated in a Phase I clinical trial for peripheral artery disease. The company aims to leverage its understanding of tissue remodeling to create effective treatments that address significant medical needs in these patient populations.
Xlumena
Series B in 2011
Xlumena, Inc. specializes in developing image-guided therapeutic endoscopy products designed to enhance minimally invasive medical procedures. The company offers a range of innovative solutions, including the AXIOS Stent and Delivery System for treating pancreatic pseudocysts, and the NAVIX Access Device, which also addresses this condition. Additionally, Xlumena has created a self-expanding anchor stent for bile duct stenting, an integrated system for reliable pseudocyst drainage, and a method for repairing hiatal hernias from within the gastrointestinal lumen. Founded in 2007 and based in Mountain View, California, Xlumena operates as a subsidiary of Boston Scientific Corporation since April 2015.
Sonian
Series B in 2010
Sonian, Inc. specializes in developing a cloud-based archiving platform aimed at preserving, protecting, and presenting business information. The company offers a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that includes a cloud search engine, enabling organizations to retain and retrieve data effectively while safeguarding intellectual property. Its services encompass email archiving, Lync archiving for Microsoft instant messages, and View Analytics, which facilitates the extraction of insights from unstructured communication data. Additionally, Sonian provides email migration services and solutions for migrating archived data from Google Postini. Trusted by over 25,000 customers across 43 countries, Sonian's platform addresses the challenges businesses face in managing large volumes of data, particularly for legal and regulatory compliance. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Dedham, Massachusetts, Sonian operates as a subsidiary of Barracuda Networks, focusing on innovative cloud technologies to deliver value to its partners and clients.
RatePoint
Series C in 2010
RatePoint, Inc. is a prominent provider of customer feedback and online reputation management services. The company assists businesses in protecting and enhancing their online reputation by leveraging credible customer feedback as a valuable asset for sales, marketing, and customer service. RatePoint offers user-friendly, web-based communication tools that enable small and medium-sized businesses to collect, manage, and promote customer feedback directly on their websites and across the internet. Its services include feedback collection, survey capabilities, and dispute resolution, allowing businesses to effectively engage with their customers and improve their overall service quality.
ENTrigue Surgical
Venture Round in 2010
ENTrigue Surgical specializes in the development and manufacturing of medical devices and instruments specifically for otolaryngology. The company focuses on innovating established techniques to create advanced tools and materials that enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and comfort of sinus surgery for both surgeons and patients. By rethinking traditional practices, ENTrigue Surgical aims to improve surgical outcomes and patient experiences in the field of ear, nose, and throat medicine.
Receivables Exchange
Series C in 2010
The Receivables Exchange operates as an auction-based marketplace that links large sellers of trade receivables with a diverse group of institutional buyers. Established in 2007 and based in New York, the platform facilitates standardized transactions that ensure a "true sale" of receivables, providing sellers with balance sheet advantages while offering buyers attractive risk-adjusted returns. This auction model creates a transparent avenue for corporations to monetize their receivables, granting investors access to the accounts receivable market alongside liquidity, balance sheet improvement, and risk management services.
Sparkplay Media
Venture Round in 2010
SparkPlay Media is a developer of browser-based MMO games, the first of which will be released in 2008 and titled Earth Eternal. SparkPlay is also developing a platform for developers to work with to lower the barriers to entry for MMOG creators.
5to1
Venture Round in 2009
5to1 is a self-serve advertising publishing platform that facilitates collaboration between advertisers and content owners to optimize ad placements. The platform enables media publishers to manage and monetize their unsold advertising inventory, transforming it into programmable and premium inventory. By empowering publishers with control over placement and pricing decisions, 5to1 aims to restore balance in the advertising marketplace while keeping operational costs stable. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company also has offices in Los Angeles, New York, and Seattle.
Six Degrees Games
Series B in 2009
Six Degrees Games, Inc. is a publisher of video games and virtual worlds for gaming systems and personal computers. Founded in 2006 and based in Marina del Rey, California, the company specializes in creating engaging online experiences that cater to both casual and hardcore gamers. One of its notable offerings is Action AllStars, a sports-themed virtual world aimed at children aged six to fourteen. The platform allows users to play games, compete with friends, customize their experiences, and socialize with other fans worldwide, establishing itself as an online sports entertainment destination featuring official marks and virtual brands.
Sonian
Series A in 2009
Sonian, Inc. specializes in developing a cloud-based archiving platform aimed at preserving, protecting, and presenting business information. The company offers a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that includes a cloud search engine, enabling organizations to retain and retrieve data effectively while safeguarding intellectual property. Its services encompass email archiving, Lync archiving for Microsoft instant messages, and View Analytics, which facilitates the extraction of insights from unstructured communication data. Additionally, Sonian provides email migration services and solutions for migrating archived data from Google Postini. Trusted by over 25,000 customers across 43 countries, Sonian's platform addresses the challenges businesses face in managing large volumes of data, particularly for legal and regulatory compliance. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Dedham, Massachusetts, Sonian operates as a subsidiary of Barracuda Networks, focusing on innovative cloud technologies to deliver value to its partners and clients.
Astoria Software
Venture Round in 2009
Astoria Software specializes in developing content management systems focused on dynamic product documentation. The company aims to simplify the creation, management, and publication of complex business-critical content by offering a comprehensive end-to-end solution. This solution encompasses authoring, content management, and rendering systems, all delivered as an integrated, on-demand service. Through its innovative approach, Astoria seeks to reduce costs and streamline processes for enterprises managing essential documentation.
CoAxia
Series D in 2009
CoAxia is a medical device company located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, specializing in solutions for cerebral ischemia. The company develops innovative devices aimed at controlling blood flow, specifically the NeuroFlo and FloControl systems. These devices are designed to redirect blood flow to the brain, thereby helping to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack in patients experiencing conditions such as vasospasm and heart blockage. Through its research and development efforts, CoAxia focuses on improving treatment outcomes for individuals suffering from these serious medical conditions.
5to1
Venture Round in 2009
5to1 is a self-serve advertising publishing platform that facilitates collaboration between advertisers and content owners to optimize ad placements. The platform enables media publishers to manage and monetize their unsold advertising inventory, transforming it into programmable and premium inventory. By empowering publishers with control over placement and pricing decisions, 5to1 aims to restore balance in the advertising marketplace while keeping operational costs stable. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company also has offices in Los Angeles, New York, and Seattle.
Proteon Therapeutics
Series B in 2009
Proteon Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for patients with renal and vascular diseases. Founded in 2001 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company is known for its lead product candidate, vonapanitase, which is designed to improve hemodialysis vascular access outcomes. Vonapanitase, a recombinant human elastase, has successfully completed Phase II and Phase III clinical trials for patients suffering from chronic kidney disease and is currently being evaluated in a Phase I clinical trial for peripheral artery disease. The company aims to leverage its understanding of tissue remodeling to create effective treatments that address significant medical needs in these patient populations.
iScience Interventional
Series F in 2009
iScience Interventional specializes in the discovery and development of microcatheter and imaging technologies aimed at enhancing ophthalmic care. The company focuses on a novel approach termed Interventional Ophthalmology, which involves microcatheter-based therapies that allow ophthalmologists to access various anatomical structures within the eye. These technologies facilitate the aspiration of ocular fluids and the delivery of sterile ophthalmic solutions, enabling targeted treatment for a range of ocular diseases. Additionally, iScience Interventional provides medical devices specifically designed for canaloplasty procedures, further contributing to advancements in the management of eye conditions.
Atritech
Venture Round in 2009
Atritech is a Minneapolis-based private company founded in 2000, specializing in innovative medical technologies aimed at preventing strokes related to atrial fibrillation. The company's flagship product, the WATCHMAN Device, offers a minimally invasive solution for patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation at risk of stroke by sealing off the left atrial appendage, thereby preventing blood clots from entering the bloodstream. The WATCHMAN Device was first implanted in Germany in 2002 and in the United States in 2003, and has since undergone extensive clinical trials to compare its efficacy against traditional long-term anticoagulation therapies. While the device is CE marked and available in several international markets, it is currently classified for investigational use only within the United States. Atritech's technology aims to enhance the quality of life for patients by providing a permanent alternative to anticoagulant medications.
Receivables Exchange
Series B in 2009
The Receivables Exchange operates as an auction-based marketplace that links large sellers of trade receivables with a diverse group of institutional buyers. Established in 2007 and based in New York, the platform facilitates standardized transactions that ensure a "true sale" of receivables, providing sellers with balance sheet advantages while offering buyers attractive risk-adjusted returns. This auction model creates a transparent avenue for corporations to monetize their receivables, granting investors access to the accounts receivable market alongside liquidity, balance sheet improvement, and risk management services.
RatePoint
Series B in 2009
RatePoint, Inc. is a prominent provider of customer feedback and online reputation management services. The company assists businesses in protecting and enhancing their online reputation by leveraging credible customer feedback as a valuable asset for sales, marketing, and customer service. RatePoint offers user-friendly, web-based communication tools that enable small and medium-sized businesses to collect, manage, and promote customer feedback directly on their websites and across the internet. Its services include feedback collection, survey capabilities, and dispute resolution, allowing businesses to effectively engage with their customers and improve their overall service quality.
White Sky
Series B in 2008
White Sky specializes in online security software, offering a secure mobile password manager and an efficient one-tap e-commerce checkout solution known as FastConnect. This application, compatible with iOS, Android, and PC, enables users to log into their bank, financial, shopping, or social accounts effortlessly, requiring only a single tap. Its FastPay™ feature allows consumers to autofill shopping carts with ease, eliminating the need to remember passwords or type them in. With over 10 million downloads and more than 300 million login sessions, White Sky has maintained a strong security record, ensuring that customers have never lost a password or experienced a breach. The company focuses on providing innovative security measures while enhancing the mobile experience for its users.
PGP TrustCenter
Venture Round in 2008
PGP TrustCenter is the provider of on-demand PKI (public key infrastructure) security services, enabling a wide range of PKI-enabled security services for enterprise authentication, secure e-mail, and digital signatures. They deliver breakthrough economics and implementation speed to the enterprise's traditional managed services.
Six Degrees Games
Series A in 2008
Six Degrees Games, Inc. is a publisher of video games and virtual worlds for gaming systems and personal computers. Founded in 2006 and based in Marina del Rey, California, the company specializes in creating engaging online experiences that cater to both casual and hardcore gamers. One of its notable offerings is Action AllStars, a sports-themed virtual world aimed at children aged six to fourteen. The platform allows users to play games, compete with friends, customize their experiences, and socialize with other fans worldwide, establishing itself as an online sports entertainment destination featuring official marks and virtual brands.
Rox Medical
Series C in 2008
ROX Medical, Inc. is a medical device company based in San Clemente, California, specializing in interventional vascular therapy devices aimed at treating uncontrolled hypertension and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The company develops the ROX Coupler, which is designed to lower blood pressure in patients with treatment-resistant hypertension by reducing peripheral vascular resistance and enhancing vascular compliance. Additionally, the device aims to improve oxygen delivery to tissues in COPD patients, helping to alleviate symptoms and enhance exercise tolerance. Founded in 2003, ROX Medical focuses on innovative solutions that enhance patient well-being through advanced medical technology.
MOTA
Series A in 2008
MOTA Motors, Inc. is an online platform that facilitates the certification and sale of used vehicles, ensuring standardization in purchase protection and quality assurance for both consumers and dealers. Founded in 2004 and based in Los Angeles, California, MOTA aims to enhance the vehicle buying and selling experience. In addition to its automotive services, the company has diversified its offerings into four product lines: Wearable and Creative Technology, Mobile Accessories, Household Items, and Toys. These products include innovative items that are either first on the market or unique in their category, showcasing MOTA's commitment to creativity and technology.
CoAxia
Series C in 2008
CoAxia is a medical device company located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, specializing in solutions for cerebral ischemia. The company develops innovative devices aimed at controlling blood flow, specifically the NeuroFlo and FloControl systems. These devices are designed to redirect blood flow to the brain, thereby helping to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack in patients experiencing conditions such as vasospasm and heart blockage. Through its research and development efforts, CoAxia focuses on improving treatment outcomes for individuals suffering from these serious medical conditions.
IBeatYou
Angel Round in 2008
IBeatYou is an online competition platform that enables users to create and participate in competitions across various formats, including video, photo, and text content. Participants can upload or import videos from platforms like YouTube or capture them directly using a webcam as their entries. The platform allows users to set specific parameters, duration, and judging criteria for each competition. Community engagement is fostered through a voting system where entries are rated on a five-point scale, encouraging interaction among users and promoting activities aligned with their interests.
Kenya Sugar Mummies Dating
Seed Round in 2008
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Sparkplay Media
Series A in 2008
SparkPlay Media is a developer of browser-based MMO games, the first of which will be released in 2008 and titled Earth Eternal. SparkPlay is also developing a platform for developers to work with to lower the barriers to entry for MMOG creators.
Avedro
Series A in 2008
Avedro, Inc. is a medical device and pharmaceutical company specializing in the treatment of corneal disorders, particularly corneal ectatic conditions and refractive errors. The company has developed the Avedro Corneal Remodeling platform, which includes the KXL and Mosaic systems that utilize ultraviolet A (UVA) light, alongside a range of single-use riboflavin drug formulations. These technologies are primarily aimed at treating progressive keratoconus and corneal ectasia following refractive surgery. Avedro also focuses on advancing the science of Thermo-biomechanics, exemplified by its Keraflex procedure, a non-invasive method for corneal reshaping that preserves the cornea's biomechanical integrity. The company's products are marketed to ophthalmologists, hospitals, and ambulatory surgery centers in the United States and through international distributors. Avedro, originally established as ThermalVision, Inc. in 2002, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, and operates as a subsidiary of Glaukos Corporation.
Receivables Exchange
Series A in 2007
The Receivables Exchange operates as an auction-based marketplace that links large sellers of trade receivables with a diverse group of institutional buyers. Established in 2007 and based in New York, the platform facilitates standardized transactions that ensure a "true sale" of receivables, providing sellers with balance sheet advantages while offering buyers attractive risk-adjusted returns. This auction model creates a transparent avenue for corporations to monetize their receivables, granting investors access to the accounts receivable market alongside liquidity, balance sheet improvement, and risk management services.
Proteon Therapeutics
Series A in 2007
Proteon Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for patients with renal and vascular diseases. Founded in 2001 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company is known for its lead product candidate, vonapanitase, which is designed to improve hemodialysis vascular access outcomes. Vonapanitase, a recombinant human elastase, has successfully completed Phase II and Phase III clinical trials for patients suffering from chronic kidney disease and is currently being evaluated in a Phase I clinical trial for peripheral artery disease. The company aims to leverage its understanding of tissue remodeling to create effective treatments that address significant medical needs in these patient populations.
KickApps
Series B in 2007
KickApps is a provider of on-demand social media applications designed for web publishers and marketers to enhance audience engagement and monetization. Its software-as-a-service platform features a Social Graph Engine that empowers users to create social networks and integrate various social software components, including user-generated content, programmable video players, and customizable widgets. Additionally, KickApps offers tools for member management and media moderation, along with reporting capabilities. The platform gained notable traction in March 2007 when it partnered with YouTube, enabling affiliates to seamlessly incorporate videos from the YouTube library into their KickApps-powered networks and publish content back to YouTube. This comprehensive suite of applications supports users in building and managing robust online communities.
EXPO
Series B in 2007
ExpoTV is a video-based social network for e-commerce, specifically tailored to put the consumer in control. ExpoTV.com offers their community a way to connect, share and demonstrate products they are passionate about with other consumers. ExpoTV is YouTube meets the Consumer Grapevine. Covering a broad range of categories from consumer electronics and entertainment products like digital cameras, computers, video games and movies to consumer packaged goods, baby toys, gear and other staff.
ENTrigue Surgical
Series A in 2007
ENTrigue Surgical specializes in the development and manufacturing of medical devices and instruments specifically for otolaryngology. The company focuses on innovating established techniques to create advanced tools and materials that enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and comfort of sinus surgery for both surgeons and patients. By rethinking traditional practices, ENTrigue Surgical aims to improve surgical outcomes and patient experiences in the field of ear, nose, and throat medicine.
RatePoint
Series A in 2007
RatePoint, Inc. is a prominent provider of customer feedback and online reputation management services. The company assists businesses in protecting and enhancing their online reputation by leveraging credible customer feedback as a valuable asset for sales, marketing, and customer service. RatePoint offers user-friendly, web-based communication tools that enable small and medium-sized businesses to collect, manage, and promote customer feedback directly on their websites and across the internet. Its services include feedback collection, survey capabilities, and dispute resolution, allowing businesses to effectively engage with their customers and improve their overall service quality.
SiGe Semiconductor
Venture Round in 2007
SiGe Semiconductor, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in designing and manufacturing radio frequency (RF) integrated circuits and multi-chip modules for the wireless consumer electronics market. The company provides a range of products, including wireless LAN front end modules, dual band front end modules, discrete power amplifiers, WiMAX power amplifiers, GPS radio integrated circuits, GPS receivers, and Bluetooth power amplifiers. SiGe Semiconductor distributes its RF solutions through a network of distributors, catering to computing, home entertainment, and mobile device applications across regions including Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America.
PGP TrustCenter
Series A in 2007
PGP TrustCenter is the provider of on-demand PKI (public key infrastructure) security services, enabling a wide range of PKI-enabled security services for enterprise authentication, secure e-mail, and digital signatures. They deliver breakthrough economics and implementation speed to the enterprise's traditional managed services.
iScience Interventional
Series E in 2007
iScience Interventional specializes in the discovery and development of microcatheter and imaging technologies aimed at enhancing ophthalmic care. The company focuses on a novel approach termed Interventional Ophthalmology, which involves microcatheter-based therapies that allow ophthalmologists to access various anatomical structures within the eye. These technologies facilitate the aspiration of ocular fluids and the delivery of sterile ophthalmic solutions, enabling targeted treatment for a range of ocular diseases. Additionally, iScience Interventional provides medical devices specifically designed for canaloplasty procedures, further contributing to advancements in the management of eye conditions.
Worldwide Biggies
Series A in 2007
Worldwide Biggies, Inc. is a digital entertainment studio established in 2005 and located in New York, New York. The company specializes in creating a diverse array of entertainment content, including films, television shows, gametoons, games, and webisodes. Its offerings are tailored for children, families, and young adults, providing engaging online experiences that cater to various audiences.
Serica Technologies
Series C in 2007
Serica Technologies, Inc. is a medical device company based in Medford, Massachusetts, specializing in biodegradable, silk-based biomaterial platforms designed for tissue repair. The company develops a range of products, including SeriGel, a bioresorbable silk hydrogel used in plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the SeriFascia surgical scaffold implant, which aids in restoring functional collagen tissue lost due to surgery or aging. Additionally, Serica offers the SeriACL graft for anterior cruciate ligament repair, the SeriCuff scaffold for rotator cuff tendon repair, and the SeriScaffold surgical mesh for the repair of damaged connective tissues. These innovative products serve various applications in orthopedics, sports medicine, and aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. Originally founded as Tissue Regeneration, Inc. in 1998, the company rebranded in 2006 and has since operated as a subsidiary of Allergan Inc.
RatePoint
Seed Round in 2007
RatePoint, Inc. is a prominent provider of customer feedback and online reputation management services. The company assists businesses in protecting and enhancing their online reputation by leveraging credible customer feedback as a valuable asset for sales, marketing, and customer service. RatePoint offers user-friendly, web-based communication tools that enable small and medium-sized businesses to collect, manage, and promote customer feedback directly on their websites and across the internet. Its services include feedback collection, survey capabilities, and dispute resolution, allowing businesses to effectively engage with their customers and improve their overall service quality.
EXPO
Series A in 2006
ExpoTV is a video-based social network for e-commerce, specifically tailored to put the consumer in control. ExpoTV.com offers their community a way to connect, share and demonstrate products they are passionate about with other consumers. ExpoTV is YouTube meets the Consumer Grapevine. Covering a broad range of categories from consumer electronics and entertainment products like digital cameras, computers, video games and movies to consumer packaged goods, baby toys, gear and other staff.
Kiptronic
Series A in 2006
Kiptronic provides a platform that enables the dynamic insertion of video and audio advertisements into digital media, facilitating seamless consumption across various devices, including web pages, smartphones, and laptops. The company collaborates with publishers of rich media content, allowing them to manage, measure, and monetize their offerings without the need for manual ad insertion. This process is automated and integrates smoothly into existing publishing workflows. Kiptronic's partnerships with content delivery networks enhance its service, enabling publishers to efficiently manage large advertising campaigns through a comprehensive ad operations tool. The company has been recognized among the top media and advertising startups, reflecting its impact in the industry. Kiptronic is supported by notable venture capital firms, underscoring its potential for growth and innovation in the ad insertion market.
Axsun Technologies
Series D in 2006
Axsun Technologies, LLC specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of photonics products utilizing MEMS and micro-scale optical devices. Its product portfolio includes OCT swept laser engines, data acquisition solutions, optical channel monitors, and NIR spectroscopy engines. These products serve various applications, such as guiding medical therapies, optimizing petroleum production, and monitoring telecommunications infrastructure. Axsun Technologies has developed advanced micro-optical spectrometers that facilitate on-line and at-line measurements in sectors like pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and petrochemicals. The company's expertise in micro-optics and precision engineering has led to the creation of high-performance, miniaturized instruments that enhance system performance while reducing size and cost. Founded in 1998 and based in Billerica, Massachusetts, Axsun Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Excelitas Technologies Corp.
Colubris Networks
Series E in 2006
Colubris Networks specializes in providing wireless local area network solutions tailored for enterprises and service providers. The company's offerings include the Colubris Wireless MultiService Access Points, which facilitate the establishment of wireless networks with direct source-to-destination traffic forwarding. Additionally, Colubris Networks offers a Wireless Client Bridge that converts non-wireless infrastructure devices into wireless-ready mobile equipment. To further enhance network management, the company provides MultiService Controllers that oversee the configuration and operation of wireless networks. Through these products, Colubris Networks aims to streamline and optimize wireless connectivity for its clients.
SiCortex
Series B in 2006
SiCortex is the first company to engineer high-productivity computers from the silicon up. Instead of stacking large quantities of general computing chips together, they have carefully thought through the impact of every design element on the system, focusing attention on what truly drives performance.
CoAxia
Series C in 2006
CoAxia is a medical device company located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, specializing in solutions for cerebral ischemia. The company develops innovative devices aimed at controlling blood flow, specifically the NeuroFlo and FloControl systems. These devices are designed to redirect blood flow to the brain, thereby helping to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack in patients experiencing conditions such as vasospasm and heart blockage. Through its research and development efforts, CoAxia focuses on improving treatment outcomes for individuals suffering from these serious medical conditions.
SiGe Semiconductor
Venture Round in 2006
SiGe Semiconductor, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in designing and manufacturing radio frequency (RF) integrated circuits and multi-chip modules for the wireless consumer electronics market. The company provides a range of products, including wireless LAN front end modules, dual band front end modules, discrete power amplifiers, WiMAX power amplifiers, GPS radio integrated circuits, GPS receivers, and Bluetooth power amplifiers. SiGe Semiconductor distributes its RF solutions through a network of distributors, catering to computing, home entertainment, and mobile device applications across regions including Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America.
Maven Networks
Series C in 2006
Maven Networks is an online video platform provider with end-to-end video syndication, content management and advertising solution. Maven helps media companies create, distribute and profit from direct-to-consumer Internet TV channels and networks. The Maven Internet TV Platform(TM) is used by organizations such as CanWest, CBS Sports, CBC, CNET, Gannett, The Financial Times, Fox Business Network, Fox News, Hearst, MediaNews Group, Ogilvy, Scripps Networks, Sony BMG, Sony Pictures Television, and TV Guide.
Rox Medical
Series B in 2006
ROX Medical, Inc. is a medical device company based in San Clemente, California, specializing in interventional vascular therapy devices aimed at treating uncontrolled hypertension and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The company develops the ROX Coupler, which is designed to lower blood pressure in patients with treatment-resistant hypertension by reducing peripheral vascular resistance and enhancing vascular compliance. Additionally, the device aims to improve oxygen delivery to tissues in COPD patients, helping to alleviate symptoms and enhance exercise tolerance. Founded in 2003, ROX Medical focuses on innovative solutions that enhance patient well-being through advanced medical technology.
Peptimmune
Series C in 2006
Peptimmune is a clinical stage biotechnology company that specializes in the development of peptide and peptide-copolymer therapeutics aimed at improving the management of chronic autoimmune and metabolic disorders. The company is focused on creating second-generation treatments that are anticipated to offer safer and more effective options for conditions such as obesity, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and pemphigus vulgaris. Among its key products is PI-2301, a peptide copolymer designed for multiple sclerosis, along with DEEP vaccines intended to target various infectious diseases, including viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections.
KickApps
Series A in 2006
KickApps is a provider of on-demand social media applications designed for web publishers and marketers to enhance audience engagement and monetization. Its software-as-a-service platform features a Social Graph Engine that empowers users to create social networks and integrate various social software components, including user-generated content, programmable video players, and customizable widgets. Additionally, KickApps offers tools for member management and media moderation, along with reporting capabilities. The platform gained notable traction in March 2007 when it partnered with YouTube, enabling affiliates to seamlessly incorporate videos from the YouTube library into their KickApps-powered networks and publish content back to YouTube. This comprehensive suite of applications supports users in building and managing robust online communities.
Uptake Medical
Series A in 2006
Uptake Medical specializes in developing innovative medical technologies aimed at treating lung diseases. The company's flagship product, InterVapor™, is an endoscopic lung volume reduction therapy designed specifically for individuals with severe emphysema. This unique approach leverages the body’s natural healing processes and does not introduce any foreign materials into the lungs. Clinical studies have shown that InterVapor™ can lead to significant improvements in patients' breathing function, exercise capacity, and overall quality of life.
MedManage Systems
Series D in 2006
MedManage Systems is an online provider of prescription drug sampling solutions. The company's Samples On Demand service facilitates connections between pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers through a network of physician portals. This service enables users to access medication samples conveniently and efficiently, improving the distribution of pharmaceutical products. By offering on-demand access to drug samples, MedManage enhances the ability of pharmaceutical brands to reach their customers while streamlining the sampling process for healthcare professionals.
Proteon Therapeutics
Series A in 2006
Proteon Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for patients with renal and vascular diseases. Founded in 2001 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company is known for its lead product candidate, vonapanitase, which is designed to improve hemodialysis vascular access outcomes. Vonapanitase, a recombinant human elastase, has successfully completed Phase II and Phase III clinical trials for patients suffering from chronic kidney disease and is currently being evaluated in a Phase I clinical trial for peripheral artery disease. The company aims to leverage its understanding of tissue remodeling to create effective treatments that address significant medical needs in these patient populations.
EveryPoint Logistics Solutions
Series B in 2006
Everypoint Inc. provides solutions for developing and delivering mobile applications. It offers Nemo, a mobile application ecosystem that enables vector graphics, push notification, synchronization, and content delivery services on mass-market mobile applications and devices. The company offers its products to application developers. Everypoint Inc. was incorporated in 2002 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Atritech
Series C in 2006
Atritech is a Minneapolis-based private company founded in 2000, specializing in innovative medical technologies aimed at preventing strokes related to atrial fibrillation. The company's flagship product, the WATCHMAN Device, offers a minimally invasive solution for patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation at risk of stroke by sealing off the left atrial appendage, thereby preventing blood clots from entering the bloodstream. The WATCHMAN Device was first implanted in Germany in 2002 and in the United States in 2003, and has since undergone extensive clinical trials to compare its efficacy against traditional long-term anticoagulation therapies. While the device is CE marked and available in several international markets, it is currently classified for investigational use only within the United States. Atritech's technology aims to enhance the quality of life for patients by providing a permanent alternative to anticoagulant medications.
Insulet
Series E in 2006
Insulet Corporation is a medical device company established in 2000 and headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts. The company specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of insulin delivery systems for individuals with insulin-dependent diabetes. Its flagship product, the Omnipod System, comprises a small, disposable, tubeless insulin infusion device that adheres to the skin and a wireless personal diabetes manager, which can be operated via smartphone to facilitate dosage control. The Omnipod System offers a pain-free automated cannula insertion and is designed to enhance the diabetes management experience for users. Insulet distributes its products primarily through independent distributors, pharmacy channels, and direct sales in the United States, Canada, Europe, and the Middle East. Since receiving FDA approval in 2005, the Omnipod System has been adopted by approximately 425,000 users worldwide, reflecting Insulet's commitment to improving the lives of those managing diabetes.
SilverBack Technologies
Venture Round in 2006
SilverBack Technologies, Inc., founded in 1999 and based in Billerica, Massachusetts, specializes in providing products and services for the management of applications, systems, and networks. The company’s key offering is the DataCenter enterprise product, a distributed and multi-tenant platform designed for remote management across various IT infrastructures. SilverBack Technologies delivers a range of solutions, including remote monitoring and management of servers, storage, networks, desktops, and notebooks. Their services encompass patch management, remote access, software distribution, and desktop management, along with proactive monitoring and event management solutions. They also provide comprehensive reporting solutions, which include executive reports and performance scorecards. SilverBack serves a diverse clientele, including sectors such as banking, education, legal, and medical, as well as managed service providers and independent software vendors. In 2007, the company was acquired by Dell Inc.
GoTo
Series B in 2005
GoTo, formerly known as LogMeIn, is a provider of cloud communications and IT solutions, focusing on flexible work software. Its product suite includes GoTo Connect, GoTo Resolve, Rescue, and Central, catering primarily to small and midsize business IT departments while also being suitable for enterprise applications. GoTo's platform facilitates unified communications and collaboration as well as IT management and support, boasting nearly 800,000 customers and enabling over 1 billion participants in various online interactions. The company emphasizes secure, reliable, and AI-enabled solutions that are easy to implement and scale. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, GoTo generates approximately $1 billion in annual revenue and employs around 2,800 individuals across multiple continents.
M:Metrics
Series B in 2005
M:Metrics specializes in marketing and media intelligence solutions tailored for the mobile medium. The company's product suite integrates mobile consumer behavior, content merchandising, and device capabilities to deliver comprehensive mobile market intelligence. Among its offerings is M:Ad, a tracking service that monitors clickable display advertising across various mobile web destinations, providing insights into leading advertisers in different market segments. This focus on mobile analytics enables businesses to better understand and engage their target audiences in an increasingly mobile-driven landscape.
OptiScan Biomedical
Venture Round in 2005
OptiScan Biomedical Corporation specializes in developing advanced glucose monitoring systems for use in intensive care units. The company is known for its OptiScanner 5000, an automated bedside platform that provides precise plasma-based glucose measurements using spectroscopy technology, eliminating the need for calibration. This system enables healthcare providers to monitor and respond to changes in glucose levels for critically ill patients effectively. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Hayward, California, OptiScan Biomedical faced financial challenges, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June 2020 and subsequently converting to Chapter 7 bankruptcy in November 2020.
Peptimmune
Series C in 2005
Peptimmune is a clinical stage biotechnology company that specializes in the development of peptide and peptide-copolymer therapeutics aimed at improving the management of chronic autoimmune and metabolic disorders. The company is focused on creating second-generation treatments that are anticipated to offer safer and more effective options for conditions such as obesity, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and pemphigus vulgaris. Among its key products is PI-2301, a peptide copolymer designed for multiple sclerosis, along with DEEP vaccines intended to target various infectious diseases, including viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections.
EveryPoint Logistics Solutions
Series A in 2005
Everypoint Inc. provides solutions for developing and delivering mobile applications. It offers Nemo, a mobile application ecosystem that enables vector graphics, push notification, synchronization, and content delivery services on mass-market mobile applications and devices. The company offers its products to application developers. Everypoint Inc. was incorporated in 2002 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Softricity
Series E in 2005
Softricity was a company specializing in application virtualization and software streaming technologies. It developed the Softricity Desktop, which transformed traditional corporate computing by converting applications into network services delivered on-demand to desktops, laptops, and servers. The Softricity Desktop utilized the SoftGrid Platform, which allowed Windows applications to be managed as virtual services, enhancing productivity while reducing IT costs. Additionally, Softricity ZeroTouch provided real-time availability to applications, further streamlining user access. The company's innovative approach was characterized by its patented application virtualization and intelligent on-demand streaming capabilities. Softricity was acquired in July 2006.
Ingrian Networks
Series D in 2005
Ingrian Networks specializes in data protection and privacy solutions for enterprises. The company serves notable clients, including Dell, Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, BEA, and VeriSign. Ingrian offers a range of services designed to safeguard sensitive data and encrypted information, addressing various security threats. Through its focus on enterprise data privacy, Ingrian Networks aims to help organizations secure their information and maintain compliance with evolving privacy regulations.
iScience Surgical
Series C in 2005
iScience Surgical, Inc. is a privately-held company founded in 1999. It is developing high resolution imaging systems and microsurgical instruments for the treatment of glaucoma. The Company's products are designed to complement existing glaucoma surgical techniques and serve as a platform for a new generation of minimally invasive procedures. Glaucoma is a sight threatening circulatory disorder of the eye that affects approximately 4.2 million Americans and 69 million people worldwide. More than $2 billion is spent annually on glaucoma medications and treatments worldwide, the majority of which are unable to restore the eye's natural drainage process.
Colubris Networks
Series C in 2005
Colubris Networks specializes in providing wireless local area network solutions tailored for enterprises and service providers. The company's offerings include the Colubris Wireless MultiService Access Points, which facilitate the establishment of wireless networks with direct source-to-destination traffic forwarding. Additionally, Colubris Networks offers a Wireless Client Bridge that converts non-wireless infrastructure devices into wireless-ready mobile equipment. To further enhance network management, the company provides MultiService Controllers that oversee the configuration and operation of wireless networks. Through these products, Colubris Networks aims to streamline and optimize wireless connectivity for its clients.
SiGe Semiconductor
Venture Round in 2005
SiGe Semiconductor, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in designing and manufacturing radio frequency (RF) integrated circuits and multi-chip modules for the wireless consumer electronics market. The company provides a range of products, including wireless LAN front end modules, dual band front end modules, discrete power amplifiers, WiMAX power amplifiers, GPS radio integrated circuits, GPS receivers, and Bluetooth power amplifiers. SiGe Semiconductor distributes its RF solutions through a network of distributors, catering to computing, home entertainment, and mobile device applications across regions including Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America.
Myocor
Series D in 2004
Myocor is a medical company based in Minnesota that specializes in developing and distributing therapeutic devices aimed at treating mitral valve insufficiency and congestive heart failure. Founded in 1996, Myocor focuses on innovations that enhance cardiac function and improve clinical outcomes for patients with late-stage heart failure. One of its key products, Coapsys, employs a system of pads and a tensioned string inserted through the heart to reshape an enlarged heart and optimize the performance of a leaky mitral valve. Through its technologies, Myocor aims to address the challenges associated with heart failure and provide effective treatment options for affected individuals.
GoTo
Series A in 2004
GoTo, formerly known as LogMeIn, is a provider of cloud communications and IT solutions, focusing on flexible work software. Its product suite includes GoTo Connect, GoTo Resolve, Rescue, and Central, catering primarily to small and midsize business IT departments while also being suitable for enterprise applications. GoTo's platform facilitates unified communications and collaboration as well as IT management and support, boasting nearly 800,000 customers and enabling over 1 billion participants in various online interactions. The company emphasizes secure, reliable, and AI-enabled solutions that are easy to implement and scale. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, GoTo generates approximately $1 billion in annual revenue and employs around 2,800 individuals across multiple continents.
Astoria Software
Series A in 2004
Astoria Software specializes in developing content management systems focused on dynamic product documentation. The company aims to simplify the creation, management, and publication of complex business-critical content by offering a comprehensive end-to-end solution. This solution encompasses authoring, content management, and rendering systems, all delivered as an integrated, on-demand service. Through its innovative approach, Astoria seeks to reduce costs and streamline processes for enterprises managing essential documentation.
CoAxia
Series B in 2004
CoAxia is a medical device company located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, specializing in solutions for cerebral ischemia. The company develops innovative devices aimed at controlling blood flow, specifically the NeuroFlo and FloControl systems. These devices are designed to redirect blood flow to the brain, thereby helping to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack in patients experiencing conditions such as vasospasm and heart blockage. Through its research and development efforts, CoAxia focuses on improving treatment outcomes for individuals suffering from these serious medical conditions.
SiCortex
Series A in 2004
SiCortex is the first company to engineer high-productivity computers from the silicon up. Instead of stacking large quantities of general computing chips together, they have carefully thought through the impact of every design element on the system, focusing attention on what truly drives performance.
IceFyre Semiconductor
Series D in 2004
IceFyre Semiconductor designs and develops a range of Wi-Fi chips. Its products include SureFyre 802.11a and TwinFyre 802.11a/b/g system solutions. The company offers orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) product that reduces power requirements with the use of the digital computational engines in the data transmission chain. IceFyre was founded by Cedric Paillard and is based in Kanata, Ontario.
Motia
Series C in 2004
Motia is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in developing semiconductors aimed at enhancing wireless connectivity. The company focuses on adaptive beamforming technologies that are compliant with industry standards, allowing for seamless integration into the products of wireless system providers. These technologies are designed to improve the functionality and performance of various wireless systems, including those used in 3G cellular, WiFi, broadcast satellite, and WiMAX markets. By delivering advanced antenna semiconductors, Motia enables businesses to elevate their wireless capabilities and overall system performance.
Softricity
Series D in 2004
Softricity was a company specializing in application virtualization and software streaming technologies. It developed the Softricity Desktop, which transformed traditional corporate computing by converting applications into network services delivered on-demand to desktops, laptops, and servers. The Softricity Desktop utilized the SoftGrid Platform, which allowed Windows applications to be managed as virtual services, enhancing productivity while reducing IT costs. Additionally, Softricity ZeroTouch provided real-time availability to applications, further streamlining user access. The company's innovative approach was characterized by its patented application virtualization and intelligent on-demand streaming capabilities. Softricity was acquired in July 2006.
MedManage Systems
Series C in 2004
MedManage Systems is an online provider of prescription drug sampling solutions. The company's Samples On Demand service facilitates connections between pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers through a network of physician portals. This service enables users to access medication samples conveniently and efficiently, improving the distribution of pharmaceutical products. By offering on-demand access to drug samples, MedManage enhances the ability of pharmaceutical brands to reach their customers while streamlining the sampling process for healthcare professionals.
Rox Medical
Series A in 2004
ROX Medical, Inc. is a medical device company based in San Clemente, California, specializing in interventional vascular therapy devices aimed at treating uncontrolled hypertension and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The company develops the ROX Coupler, which is designed to lower blood pressure in patients with treatment-resistant hypertension by reducing peripheral vascular resistance and enhancing vascular compliance. Additionally, the device aims to improve oxygen delivery to tissues in COPD patients, helping to alleviate symptoms and enhance exercise tolerance. Founded in 2003, ROX Medical focuses on innovative solutions that enhance patient well-being through advanced medical technology.
Axya Medical
Venture Round in 2004
Axya Medical is a U.S.-based company specializing in the development of medical instruments for shoulder repair. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of knotless fixation systems that include essential components such as a control unit, handpiece, wielding sleeve, and sutures. Additionally, Axya Medical provides various implants, including titanium and bioabsorbable options, as well as shoulder accessories like removal tools and drill guides. The company's innovative approach also involves the use of ultrasonic energy to weld surgical sutures during procedures. This comprehensive product line underscores Axya Medical's commitment to enhancing surgical outcomes in orthopedic care.
Continuum Photonics
Series C in 2004
Continuum Photonics specializes in the development of optical layer connectivity products designed for managing and switching fiber-based optical networks. The company focuses on providing manufacturers of optical networking equipment with innovative subsystems that enhance bandwidth capabilities and facilitate revenue-generating services at reduced costs. Key offerings include single-mode and multi-mode optical matrix switches, carrier optical monitor switches, and latching switches. Continuum Photonics is also advancing a novel photonic switch aimed at addressing various challenges related to the delivery and management of optically-transported bandwidth, which underscores its commitment to creating operational and economic efficiencies in the optical networking sector.
Bitfone Corporation
Series C in 2004
Bitfone offers mProve software, a software solution that helps wireless service providers do over-the-air mobile repairs and upgrades.
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