Pritzker Group

Pritzker Group is an investment holding firm based in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in Los Angeles, California. Established in 1996, it focuses on middle-market acquisitions, technology venture capital, and asset management through its subsidiaries: Pritzker Group Private Capital, Pritzker Group Venture Capital, and Pritzker Group Asset Management. Pritzker Group Private Capital specializes in acquiring mid-sized companies, particularly in the manufactured products, services, and healthcare sectors, targeting businesses with enterprise values between $100 million and $750 million. Pritzker Group Venture Capital invests in technology companies across various stages, primarily in the United States, concentrating on sectors such as healthcare IT, consumer technology, and artificial intelligence, with initial investments typically ranging from $2 million to $8 million. Pritzker Group Asset Management invests in public equity markets globally, employing external managers for its investments. The firm emphasizes partnerships with family- or entrepreneur-owned businesses and seeks to align closely with management teams to foster growth and operational efficiency.

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Adam Koopersmith

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Matthew B. McCall

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Craig Wortmann

Venture Partner

231 past transactions

REACH

Series A in 2022
REACH reinvents digital customer experience! Its next-generation customer engagement platform allows companies to conduct transactional meetings online in real time with their clients, eliminating the need for a physical encounter. In a fully digital age, companies are still burdened with face to face meetings. REACH changes that by providing an in-browser video based HTML collaboration session that provides an option to conduct a real-time session between a company agent and a customer as well as a customer self-service mode session, covering all transactional needs. The platform empowers companies to wrap up transactions - paperwork or ID verification processes - instantly and remotely, using any device. Its proprietary solution allows companies to increase closing ratios, reduce process time, Increase customer satisfaction & eliminate the need for a physical encounter. REACH is an award-winning startup which won multiple prizes in the Fin-tech domain and was recently selected by Deloitte as "1 of the 6 most notable Israeli Fin-tech companies". The company is growing rapidly with more than 100 paying customers and numerous pilots with global giants such as RBC, Mercedes Benz & Citi, on its path to make the digital age simpler for companies and their clients.

ShopThing

Series A in 2022
shopthing is an online selling and retail company, they use the way people shopping in online and sell through live video commerce. they sell products like dresses, shoes, books, and handbags. live online selling provides the customer to book orders on call and message. Customers can buy and return their products through their apps.also, customers can open a new stores on their own, if they enroll on the company websites.

Yay Lunch

Series A in 2021
Yay Lunch is a food delivery company that offers fresh and healthy lunches and snacks for schools. The company is driven by its mission is to make it easy to give kids healthy lunches they'll love, every day. They're determined to do this in the freshest and least wasteful way possible.

Augmentir

Series A in 2021
Augmentir, Inc. develops and designs an augmented operations platform. the solutions include industry, manufacturing, third party service, and service. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania.

Zeitview

Venture Round in 2021
Zeitview, formerly known as DroneBase, Inc., operates an online platform that specializes in aerial data analytics for various industries, including commercial real estate, property management, insurance, and construction. The company provides a comprehensive range of drone services, such as aerial photography, video production, and mapping, which are utilized for property inspections, insurance claims, and construction site monitoring. Zeitview also caters to sectors like renewable energy, telecommunications, and media by offering tailored drone solutions for inspections and lifecycle management. With a vast network of pilots and extensive experience, having completed over 100,000 commercial missions across more than 70 countries, Zeitview has established itself as a leading provider of aerial data services, helping enterprises make informed decisions regarding their critical assets. Based in Los Angeles, the company continues to innovate and expand its offerings to meet the diverse needs of its global clientele.

Specright

Series B in 2021
Specright Inc. develops a cloud-based enterprise specification management software that focuses on sustainability throughout the product life cycle and supply chain. Its Specification Data Management platform allows companies to digitize and manage all specification data, including raw materials, ingredients, formulas, packaging, and finished goods. By standardizing specifications and facilitating collaboration among teams and suppliers, Specright enables businesses to take actionable steps across their supply chains, thus reducing costs and enhancing profitability while promoting sustainability. The company also offers additional solutions such as supplier management tools, a vendor marketplace, and data analysis services that provide recommendations for efficiency improvements. Serving various industries, including food and beverage, beauty and cosmetics, consumer packaged goods, and retail, Specright aims to streamline processes related to packaging, procurement, quality, and marketing. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Irvine, California.

Plus One Robotics

Series B in 2021
Plus One Robotics Inc. specializes in developing advanced 3D vision and control systems for robotic automation in the logistics and e-commerce sectors. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, the company offers the PickOne Perception System, which accurately identifies the six degrees of freedom (DoF) pick pose of parcels. This information is transmitted to robots to facilitate the picking and placement of parcels onto induction conveyors. The system not only verifies the correct placement of parcels but also addresses errors by issuing commands to reposition misaligned packages. Plus One Robotics aims to alleviate labor shortages by automating repetitive tasks, allowing human workers to focus on more strategic activities. Their innovative approach to human-robot collaboration ensures that their systems are scalable, flexible, and resilient, ultimately enhancing customer service through improved sortation accuracy and streamlined operations.

Tovala

Series C in 2021
Tovala, operating as Maestro Food Co., is a Chicago-based company that specializes in a unique cooking appliance known as the Smart Oven, which uses steam-based M-pots technology for meal preparation. Founded in 2015, Tovala combines its innovative countertop oven with a meal kit subscription service that provides pre-prepared meals crafted by gourmet chefs. Users can easily cook these meals by scanning barcodes, streamlining the process of preparing healthy, home-cooked dinners. In addition to the oven and meal delivery service, Tovala also offers an application that provides various recipes, enhancing the cooking experience for its users.

Ocient

Series B in 2021
Ocient Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in analytical software solutions designed for managing large-scale databases. The company focuses on developing a near-real-time database and data analytics platform capable of handling petabyte- to exabyte-scale data sets. Established by a team with a notable history in the software industry, Ocient benefits from a highly skilled engineering team composed of computer scientists from prestigious universities and organizations. The company aims to provide innovative solutions that enhance data analysis capabilities for its clients.

Dina

Series A in 2021
Dina Care is a healthcare company dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes by facilitating connections between personal caregivers and care providers. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Dina Care's platform enables real-time communication among healthcare teams, ensuring that patients and families remain informed about care updates even when not physically together. The company focuses on empowering consumers, health plans, and accountable care organizations to explore a growing range of in-home health services that contribute to well-being. Utilizing AI technology, Dina Care helps caregivers gather valuable data from the home environment to identify unmet needs and recommend evidence-based interventions. This approach not only supports patients in their recovery but also promotes ongoing health maintenance, ultimately aiming to keep individuals healthier, safer, and happier in their homes.

Apprentice

Series B in 2020
Apprentice FS, Inc. offers an industrial augmented reality platform tailored for research and development, as well as manufacturing sectors, particularly within the life sciences. Founded in 2014 and based in Jersey City, New Jersey, the company provides an intelligent manufacturing execution system that incorporates artificial intelligence and augmented reality technologies. Its platform features modules such as Tandem, Manuals, and BioCapture, which are compatible with various smart glasses and facilitate hands-free operation in laboratory and manufacturing environments. This system allows users to record data, manage batch records, and oversee assays and procedures while ensuring critical information is readily available, thereby minimizing process deviations. Apprentice serves a range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotech, chemicals, consumer goods, and cosmetics, aiming to enhance efficiency and speed in drug production and other processes.

Zeitview

Series C in 2020
Zeitview, formerly known as DroneBase, Inc., operates an online platform that specializes in aerial data analytics for various industries, including commercial real estate, property management, insurance, and construction. The company provides a comprehensive range of drone services, such as aerial photography, video production, and mapping, which are utilized for property inspections, insurance claims, and construction site monitoring. Zeitview also caters to sectors like renewable energy, telecommunications, and media by offering tailored drone solutions for inspections and lifecycle management. With a vast network of pilots and extensive experience, having completed over 100,000 commercial missions across more than 70 countries, Zeitview has established itself as a leading provider of aerial data services, helping enterprises make informed decisions regarding their critical assets. Based in Los Angeles, the company continues to innovate and expand its offerings to meet the diverse needs of its global clientele.

Journera

Series B in 2020
Journera, Inc. is a technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in experience management for the travel industry. Founded in 2016, it offers a platform known as the Global Experience Record, which allows travel providers and application developers to unify and enhance the travel experience across various sectors, including airlines, hotels, ground transportation, restaurants, and entertainment. The platform facilitates a secure, real-time data exchange, providing travel companies with a comprehensive view of customer journeys. This capability enables these companies to improve travel experiences, fostering increased loyalty and direct engagement with travelers.

Tovala

Series B in 2020
Tovala, operating as Maestro Food Co., is a Chicago-based company that specializes in a unique cooking appliance known as the Smart Oven, which uses steam-based M-pots technology for meal preparation. Founded in 2015, Tovala combines its innovative countertop oven with a meal kit subscription service that provides pre-prepared meals crafted by gourmet chefs. Users can easily cook these meals by scanning barcodes, streamlining the process of preparing healthy, home-cooked dinners. In addition to the oven and meal delivery service, Tovala also offers an application that provides various recipes, enhancing the cooking experience for its users.

HqO

Series B in 2019
HqO is a tenant experience platform designed to enhance the relationship between landlords and tenants in commercial real estate. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Boston, HqO offers a Software-as-a-Service platform that enables landlords to foster community and provide amenities through a mobile application. This application connects tenants with building features, facilitates access to services, and promotes interaction among occupants. Key functionalities include mobile building access, the ability to track corporate shuttles, and options for ordering food, all while integrating with existing building systems. HqO aims to help property owners and managers attract innovative tenants, enhance tenant experiences, and ultimately increase asset value. The company also has offices in London and Paris, expanding its reach in the global market.

Embrace

Series A in 2019
Embrace is the only performance monitoring and debugging platform built for mobile apps. Whether an unsolved crash, a bug in the checkout flow, an error log without resolution, or a startup that takes too long, developers need to find every issue and not take days. With Embrace, mobile teams instantly look up any user, see every user’s sessions on command, and understand what happened seconds and minutes before any error of any type.

RadSwan

Seed Round in 2019
RadSwan is a consumer goods company that specializes in providing hair fashion design for black women. The company features a is a socially conscious brand targeting the hair care and protective styling needs of black women with natural hair.

Nowaday

Seed Round in 2019
Nowaday is a operator of a vintage city tour service designed to make visitors experience the vintage era of the city. The company's tour takes travelers on an exploration of New York's most iconic landmarks from the back of a refurbished vintage car with a private chauffeur-storyteller, thereby helping guests learn the history of the city.

Apervita

Venture Round in 2019
Apervita is a trusted healthcare collaboration platform for quality measurement, clinical intelligence, value optimization, and interoperability. They empower payers and providers and other stakeholders to more efficiently and effectively measure clinical and financial performance, improve clinical quality, and administer and run analytics on value-based contracts. By providing an independent, secure, trusted platform to perform shared analyses, Apervita uniquely allows stakeholders to gain mutual, continuous clinical and financial insights and integrate those insights into various systems and workflows simultaneously and at scale. Serving more than one in three hospitals in the United States and several nationally recognized health plans, Apervita conducts more than 10 billion value-based computations and insights for their clients every year. The company maintains office locations in Chicago and Boston.

AiCure

Series C in 2019
AiCure is an advanced data analytics company that uses artificial intelligence to understand how patients respond to treatments. It enables intelligent decision-making and improving health outcomes. It has developed patented facial recognition and motion-sensing technology to confirm medication ingestion in real-time. AiCure's platform has the potential to revolutionize the cost-effectiveness of healthcare delivery systems by enhancing treatment and reducing risks. Their software captures and understands video, audio, and behavioral data to establish the link between patients, disease, and treatment. It was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in New York.

Extend

Series A in 2019
Extend, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in providing extended warranties and protection plans for a wide range of products, including electronics, appliances, furniture, and automotive parts. Established in 2018, Extend offers both online and offline solutions that are underwritten by various insurance companies. The company operates an API-first platform, enabling merchants to seamlessly integrate warranty offerings into their eCommerce solutions, such as Shopify and Magento. Extend's intelligent decision engine employs machine learning to optimize warranty offers in real-time, enhancing customer support and improving conversion rates. By storing details of product purchases and warranty plans, Extend streamlines the claims process, ensuring a smooth experience for customers.

Augmentir

Seed Round in 2019
Augmentir, Inc. develops and designs an augmented operations platform. the solutions include industry, manufacturing, third party service, and service. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania.

Spring Labs

Series A in 2019
Spring Labs is the company building out the spring protocol, a network designed to allow network participants, such as financial institutions, to share information about data, such as credit and identity data, without needing to share the underlying data itself. They allow institutions to directly share information among themselves to verify identities and reduce fraud - all while protecting consumer data. Spring Labs uses an attestation-based approach reducing the risk and severity of data breaches for financial institutions and consumers. The Spring Protocol separates data ownership from data value, allowing competitively-sensitive parties to exchange information directly and in a fundamentally new way. Spring Labs was founded in 2017 and is based in Marina Del Rey, California, United States.

Specright

Series A in 2019
Specright Inc. develops a cloud-based enterprise specification management software that focuses on sustainability throughout the product life cycle and supply chain. Its Specification Data Management platform allows companies to digitize and manage all specification data, including raw materials, ingredients, formulas, packaging, and finished goods. By standardizing specifications and facilitating collaboration among teams and suppliers, Specright enables businesses to take actionable steps across their supply chains, thus reducing costs and enhancing profitability while promoting sustainability. The company also offers additional solutions such as supplier management tools, a vendor marketplace, and data analysis services that provide recommendations for efficiency improvements. Serving various industries, including food and beverage, beauty and cosmetics, consumer packaged goods, and retail, Specright aims to streamline processes related to packaging, procurement, quality, and marketing. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Irvine, California.

Embrace

Seed Round in 2019
Embrace is the only performance monitoring and debugging platform built for mobile apps. Whether an unsolved crash, a bug in the checkout flow, an error log without resolution, or a startup that takes too long, developers need to find every issue and not take days. With Embrace, mobile teams instantly look up any user, see every user’s sessions on command, and understand what happened seconds and minutes before any error of any type.

BacklotCars

Series B in 2019
BacklotCars is an online marketplace that simplifies wholesale automotive transactions for auto dealers, finance companies, and rental car businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, the platform eliminates the need for physical auctions by offering a seamless, end-to-end solution that includes vehicle inspections, transportation, and inventory finance services. It operates a 24/7 bid-ask marketplace, allowing users to engage in transactions in real time. By addressing common challenges associated with online vehicle sales, such as the need for certified inspections, BacklotCars enhances the selling and buying experience. The service is utilized by dealers across 46 states, promoting transparency and efficiency in the wholesale automotive market.

Livly

Seed Round in 2019
Livly is a platform for activating new digital experiences and revenue streams for buildings.We’ve built Livly to deliver great digital experiences to residents and revenue to owners, regardless of property type, asset class, and market. We know that landlords are brand focused—in fact, we created Livly in a set of highly branded apartments. With that foundation, we’re incorporating the right level of branded touches to our platform to help your residents feel at home, while also getting the most value from Livly.

Lightstream

Series A in 2019
Lightstream builds live streaming creative tools and technology with a true passion for live video production, gaming and supporting the explosive growth of creators and their communities. Their cloud-based technology and products transform difficult technical hurdles into streamlined workflows – empowering creators to effortlessly share their passion, talent, and creativity on live streaming platforms like Mixer, Twitch, Facebook, YouTube, and more. Since 2014, they have been building a cloud-based live streaming studio with the goal of removing all the technical hurdles and putting advanced production capabilities in the hands of beginners. Today, they have thousands of creators streaming with Lightstream Studio for thousands of hours every day. They have partnered with Microsoft to offer Lightstream Studio to millions of Xbox and Windows streamers as part of the native OS experience – in addition to licensing their technology to major game studios and media companies.

FreightWaves

Series B in 2019
FreightWaves is a data and content forum that provides market participants with near-time analytics on the state of the freight market. The company offers current digital intelligence and context to the freight community on a central platform. The company's​ SaaS product, SONAR, is a freight market analytics tool and dashboard, aggregating billions of data points from hundreds of sources to provide the fastest data in the transportation and logistics sector. The platform is mode agnostic and has time-series and geo-based data from all modes of freight, including truck, rail, ocean, air, and warehouse. FreightWaves was founded to provide transparency and risk-management products to the freight markets. As a provider of aggregated data-sets across the North American freight markets, FreightWaves' SaaS platform helps companies take action based on the signals in the market.

Augury

Series C in 2019
Augury Inc. is a technology company that develops a software platform designed to enhance predictive maintenance strategies for facility owners and service providers. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, Augury offers a Diagnostics-as-a-Service solution, allowing maintenance staff to conduct diagnostics on HVAC and other machinery. Its Predictive Maintenance solution determines maintenance needs based on the actual condition of equipment, thereby preventing potential failures. The company also provides an online management platform that monitors equipment status and aids in maintenance decision-making, alongside Augury Halo, a cloud-based solution for industrial and commercial facilities. Augury serves various industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and facility management, by leveraging advances in sensor technology and artificial intelligence to deliver insights into machinery health and performance. This enables clients to optimize maintenance practices and enhance operational reliability. The company has established a strategic partnership with Grundfos to further its impact in the field.

BacklotCars

Series A in 2018
BacklotCars is an online marketplace that simplifies wholesale automotive transactions for auto dealers, finance companies, and rental car businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, the platform eliminates the need for physical auctions by offering a seamless, end-to-end solution that includes vehicle inspections, transportation, and inventory finance services. It operates a 24/7 bid-ask marketplace, allowing users to engage in transactions in real time. By addressing common challenges associated with online vehicle sales, such as the need for certified inspections, BacklotCars enhances the selling and buying experience. The service is utilized by dealers across 46 states, promoting transparency and efficiency in the wholesale automotive market.

Cameo

Series A in 2018
Cameo is a marketplace that allows fans to book personalized video shoutouts from a wide array of talent, including celebrities and influencers. The platform aims to provide authentic and personalized fan experiences, offering users the opportunity to connect with their favorite personalities through custom video messages. With partnerships spanning various verticals, Cameo has established itself as a prominent player in the entertainment industry. The company is based in Chicago and is part of the city's vibrant technology and startup community.

Rael

Series A in 2018
Rael Inc. researches, develops, and sells natural and organic feminine care products. It offers pads, liners, and tampons made from organic cotton. The company sells its product online. Rael Inc. was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Buena Park, California.

Visibly

Series B in 2018
Visibly, Inc., a healthcare technology company, provides online eye examination services to patients in the United States. It provides a refractive eye exam that measures a person’s prescription for glasses or contact lenses. The company was formerly known as Opternative, Inc. and changed its name to Visibly, Inc. in November 2018. Visibly, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Pype

Convertible Note in 2018
Pype, Inc. specializes in developing software solutions tailored for the construction industry, focusing on enhancing project management and ensuring contract compliance. Its key products include AutoSpecs, which employs algorithms to extract essential information from specifications; Closeout, a comprehensive portal for managing closeout documentation; eBinder, which organizes turnover documentation; and SmartPlans, which automates the extraction of submittals and schedules from drawings. Founded in 2013 and based in Chantilly, Virginia, with an office in Bengaluru, India, Pype has established itself as a leader in the field. Its innovative, web-based SaaS solutions leverage machine learning to simplify complex processes, making them invaluable to top construction firms across the United States. Pype's offerings are utilized by numerous firms listed in the ENR top 400, promoting improved quality assurance, standardization, and efficiency throughout the lifecycle of construction projects. Since becoming a subsidiary of Autodesk in 2020, Pype continues to evolve its products, incorporating user feedback to enhance functionality and meet market demands.

G2

Series C in 2018
G2 is a platform to share business software reviews in real-time. It leverages more than 425,000 user reviews to drive better purchasing decisions. G2 is used by business professionals, buyers, investors, and analysts to select the best software and services based on peer reviews and synthesized social data. The company was founded in 2012 and is based out of Chicago, Illinois.

project44

Series C in 2018
Project44, Inc. is a technology company that provides a cloud-based visibility platform tailored for shippers and third-party logistics providers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, with an office in Paris, the company offers a suite of solutions that includes pricing, routing, scheduling, tracking, exception management, digital documentation, and payment processing. By connecting to over 175,000 carriers globally and supporting various transportation modes—such as parcel, final-mile, less-than-truckload, truckload, rail, intermodal, and ocean—project44 enhances operational efficiencies and reduces costs. Its platform enables organizations to improve shipping performance and offers a comprehensive view of the shipment life cycle, allowing businesses to act swiftly on insights gained from real-time data.

HqO

Seed Round in 2018
HqO is a tenant experience platform designed to enhance the relationship between landlords and tenants in commercial real estate. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Boston, HqO offers a Software-as-a-Service platform that enables landlords to foster community and provide amenities through a mobile application. This application connects tenants with building features, facilitates access to services, and promotes interaction among occupants. Key functionalities include mobile building access, the ability to track corporate shuttles, and options for ordering food, all while integrating with existing building systems. HqO aims to help property owners and managers attract innovative tenants, enhance tenant experiences, and ultimately increase asset value. The company also has offices in London and Paris, expanding its reach in the global market.

Plus One Robotics

Series A in 2018
Plus One Robotics Inc. specializes in developing advanced 3D vision and control systems for robotic automation in the logistics and e-commerce sectors. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, the company offers the PickOne Perception System, which accurately identifies the six degrees of freedom (DoF) pick pose of parcels. This information is transmitted to robots to facilitate the picking and placement of parcels onto induction conveyors. The system not only verifies the correct placement of parcels but also addresses errors by issuing commands to reposition misaligned packages. Plus One Robotics aims to alleviate labor shortages by automating repetitive tasks, allowing human workers to focus on more strategic activities. Their innovative approach to human-robot collaboration ensures that their systems are scalable, flexible, and resilient, ultimately enhancing customer service through improved sortation accuracy and streamlined operations.

Apprentice

Series A in 2018
Apprentice FS, Inc. offers an industrial augmented reality platform tailored for research and development, as well as manufacturing sectors, particularly within the life sciences. Founded in 2014 and based in Jersey City, New Jersey, the company provides an intelligent manufacturing execution system that incorporates artificial intelligence and augmented reality technologies. Its platform features modules such as Tandem, Manuals, and BioCapture, which are compatible with various smart glasses and facilitate hands-free operation in laboratory and manufacturing environments. This system allows users to record data, manage batch records, and oversee assays and procedures while ensuring critical information is readily available, thereby minimizing process deviations. Apprentice serves a range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotech, chemicals, consumer goods, and cosmetics, aiming to enhance efficiency and speed in drug production and other processes.

SpotHero

Series C in 2018
SpotHero Inc. provides a digital platform for reserving off-street parking in North America, aiming to alleviate urban congestion by streamlining the parking process. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Detroit and operations in Toronto, the company offers a mobile application and website that enable drivers to locate, compare, and book discounted parking spots. Users can easily access information about nearby parking facilities, facilitating a more efficient parking experience and reducing the time spent searching for parking. SpotHero also collaborates with mobility companies to integrate parking solutions into their services, enhancing overall convenience for users.

Openpath

Series B in 2018
Openpath is a mobile access control solutions. Openpath allows anyone to use their mobile phone to open an authorized door with the wave of a hand, without needing the phone or app open. Openpath's patented Triple Unlock technology delivers 99.9% reliability for a secure, frictionless and fast entry experience. With a robust cloud solution, Openpath provides a comprehensive suite of enterprise cloud capabilities, future-proofing the needs of the built environment. The company has introduced innovative Tailgating and Lockdown Solutions providing the ability to lock/unlock any door, zone or building in an emergency from a mobile device.

Journera

Series A in 2018
Journera, Inc. is a technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in experience management for the travel industry. Founded in 2016, it offers a platform known as the Global Experience Record, which allows travel providers and application developers to unify and enhance the travel experience across various sectors, including airlines, hotels, ground transportation, restaurants, and entertainment. The platform facilitates a secure, real-time data exchange, providing travel companies with a comprehensive view of customer journeys. This capability enables these companies to improve travel experiences, fostering increased loyalty and direct engagement with travelers.

Cue

Series B in 2018
Cue Health Inc. is a San Diego-based healthcare technology company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of medical diagnostic products designed for easy use in various settings, including clinics, schools, and senior living facilities. The company offers the Cue Health Monitoring System, a connected diagnostic platform that allows healthcare professionals to access essential health information through self-serve tests, providing results directly to mobile devices. Additionally, Cue Health provides test cartridges and a consumer software application that features a personalized health dashboard, storing test results and enabling connections to on-demand telemedicine and prescription services. The platform also supports healthcare professionals in managing patient test histories and facilitating follow-up consultations, including telemedicine options. Founded in 2010, Cue Health aims to empower individuals with the ability to track key health indicators, such as inflammation, vitamin D levels, fertility, influenza, and testosterone, at the molecular level from the comfort of their homes.

FreightWaves

Series A in 2018
FreightWaves is a data and content forum that provides market participants with near-time analytics on the state of the freight market. The company offers current digital intelligence and context to the freight community on a central platform. The company's​ SaaS product, SONAR, is a freight market analytics tool and dashboard, aggregating billions of data points from hundreds of sources to provide the fastest data in the transportation and logistics sector. The platform is mode agnostic and has time-series and geo-based data from all modes of freight, including truck, rail, ocean, air, and warehouse. FreightWaves was founded to provide transparency and risk-management products to the freight markets. As a provider of aggregated data-sets across the North American freight markets, FreightWaves' SaaS platform helps companies take action based on the signals in the market.

Riders Share

Seed Round in 2018
Riders Share is a peer-to-peer marketplace startup that offers street-legal motorcycle rentals. Its platform enables riders to book any bike they want online, from stock low capacity bikes to high-end full custom rides, all while avoiding the grueling process that is traditional rentals. It offers motorcycle rentals in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Austin, Houston, Dallas, Miami, Washington, Seattle, Boston, Denver, and more. With over 2,000 motorcycles listed, Riders Share has the largest variety of motorcycle rental inventory available in the U.S.

4Degrees

Seed Round in 2018
4Degrees helps professionals build better relationships, and democratize access to social capital - driven by machine learning. The company envisions to equalize opportunity by enabling you to build stronger professional relationships. Its platform identifies the right connections for you to focus on, works with you to strengthen those relationships over time, and helps you activate your network when you need it.

Openpath

Seed Round in 2018
Openpath is a mobile access control solutions. Openpath allows anyone to use their mobile phone to open an authorized door with the wave of a hand, without needing the phone or app open. Openpath's patented Triple Unlock technology delivers 99.9% reliability for a secure, frictionless and fast entry experience. With a robust cloud solution, Openpath provides a comprehensive suite of enterprise cloud capabilities, future-proofing the needs of the built environment. The company has introduced innovative Tailgating and Lockdown Solutions providing the ability to lock/unlock any door, zone or building in an emergency from a mobile device.

Maisonette

Series A in 2018
Maisonette Inc. operates an online marketplace specializing in baby and child products. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the company curates a selection of high-quality children's items sourced from renowned designer brands and unique boutiques worldwide. By focusing on an expertly curated shopping experience, Maisonette aims to provide a superior platform for both consumers seeking premium children's products and smaller retailers looking to reach a broader audience.

project44

Series B in 2018
Project44, Inc. is a technology company that provides a cloud-based visibility platform tailored for shippers and third-party logistics providers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, with an office in Paris, the company offers a suite of solutions that includes pricing, routing, scheduling, tracking, exception management, digital documentation, and payment processing. By connecting to over 175,000 carriers globally and supporting various transportation modes—such as parcel, final-mile, less-than-truckload, truckload, rail, intermodal, and ocean—project44 enhances operational efficiencies and reduces costs. Its platform enables organizations to improve shipping performance and offers a comprehensive view of the shipment life cycle, allowing businesses to act swiftly on insights gained from real-time data.

Spring Labs

Seed Round in 2018
Spring Labs is the company building out the spring protocol, a network designed to allow network participants, such as financial institutions, to share information about data, such as credit and identity data, without needing to share the underlying data itself. They allow institutions to directly share information among themselves to verify identities and reduce fraud - all while protecting consumer data. Spring Labs uses an attestation-based approach reducing the risk and severity of data breaches for financial institutions and consumers. The Spring Protocol separates data ownership from data value, allowing competitively-sensitive parties to exchange information directly and in a fundamentally new way. Spring Labs was founded in 2017 and is based in Marina Del Rey, California, United States.

Interior Define

Series B in 2018
Interior Define Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets furniture products. It offers sofas, occasional chairs, and chaise and L-sectionals. It also provides custom furniture products. The company offers products through its showroom, as well as online. Interior Define Inc. was founded in 2013 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Zeitview

Series B in 2018
Zeitview, formerly known as DroneBase, Inc., operates an online platform that specializes in aerial data analytics for various industries, including commercial real estate, property management, insurance, and construction. The company provides a comprehensive range of drone services, such as aerial photography, video production, and mapping, which are utilized for property inspections, insurance claims, and construction site monitoring. Zeitview also caters to sectors like renewable energy, telecommunications, and media by offering tailored drone solutions for inspections and lifecycle management. With a vast network of pilots and extensive experience, having completed over 100,000 commercial missions across more than 70 countries, Zeitview has established itself as a leading provider of aerial data services, helping enterprises make informed decisions regarding their critical assets. Based in Los Angeles, the company continues to innovate and expand its offerings to meet the diverse needs of its global clientele.

CultureIQ

Venture Round in 2018
CultureIQ, Inc. specializes in culture management software that assists organizations in assessing and enhancing their workplace culture. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company offers tools that enable continuous employee feedback through customizable surveys, including pulse and trend questions. By analyzing employee responses, CultureIQ helps organizations track key culture metrics and derive actionable insights. The platform facilitates effective communication of results and supports the implementation of culture initiatives, ultimately aiming to improve employee engagement and organizational success.

Livly

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Livly connects customers with local merchants and their products. Livly started as a platform to connect customers and local restaurants. We brought customers through the door with tailored offers in our app. Now we also produce food on behalf of restaurants for takeaway only.

Tovala

Corporate Round in 2018
Tovala, operating as Maestro Food Co., is a Chicago-based company that specializes in a unique cooking appliance known as the Smart Oven, which uses steam-based M-pots technology for meal preparation. Founded in 2015, Tovala combines its innovative countertop oven with a meal kit subscription service that provides pre-prepared meals crafted by gourmet chefs. Users can easily cook these meals by scanning barcodes, streamlining the process of preparing healthy, home-cooked dinners. In addition to the oven and meal delivery service, Tovala also offers an application that provides various recipes, enhancing the cooking experience for its users.

Tovala

Series A in 2017
Tovala, operating as Maestro Food Co., is a Chicago-based company that specializes in a unique cooking appliance known as the Smart Oven, which uses steam-based M-pots technology for meal preparation. Founded in 2015, Tovala combines its innovative countertop oven with a meal kit subscription service that provides pre-prepared meals crafted by gourmet chefs. Users can easily cook these meals by scanning barcodes, streamlining the process of preparing healthy, home-cooked dinners. In addition to the oven and meal delivery service, Tovala also offers an application that provides various recipes, enhancing the cooking experience for its users.

Hollar

Series C in 2017
Hollar is an online dollar store that features toys, apparel, electronics, beauty, accessories, party supplies, to home essentials. Its products include unique curated gift and party collections. It was founded in 2015 and headquartered in California, United States.

Seebo

Series A in 2017
Seebo Interactive LTD. provides a technology solution to create, develop, analyze, and maintain smart toys. Its technology includes software development tools, and runtime software and cloud solutions. The company also provides concept and creative support, rapid prototyping service, app developer matching, electronic sourcing support, support for production setup, PCB layout support, and post-launch support. The company’s technology also enables students and business travelers to connect with their travel gear. In addition, its technology is used in the areas of smart baby products, smart modern living products, and smart fashion products. Seebo Interactive LTD. is based in Tel Aviv, Israel.

HopSkipDrive

Series A in 2017
HopSkipDrive, Inc. offers ridesharing services specifically designed for children aged five and older. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company aims to provide safe and reliable transportation solutions for schools, districts, government agencies, and families. By focusing on the unique needs of children, HopSkipDrive facilitates transportation for various activities, helping to accommodate busy schedules and enhance accessibility for families in the Los Angeles area.

Pype

Seed Round in 2017
Pype, Inc. specializes in developing software solutions tailored for the construction industry, focusing on enhancing project management and ensuring contract compliance. Its key products include AutoSpecs, which employs algorithms to extract essential information from specifications; Closeout, a comprehensive portal for managing closeout documentation; eBinder, which organizes turnover documentation; and SmartPlans, which automates the extraction of submittals and schedules from drawings. Founded in 2013 and based in Chantilly, Virginia, with an office in Bengaluru, India, Pype has established itself as a leader in the field. Its innovative, web-based SaaS solutions leverage machine learning to simplify complex processes, making them invaluable to top construction firms across the United States. Pype's offerings are utilized by numerous firms listed in the ENR top 400, promoting improved quality assurance, standardization, and efficiency throughout the lifecycle of construction projects. Since becoming a subsidiary of Autodesk in 2020, Pype continues to evolve its products, incorporating user feedback to enhance functionality and meet market demands.

AiCure

Series B in 2017
AiCure is an advanced data analytics company that uses artificial intelligence to understand how patients respond to treatments. It enables intelligent decision-making and improving health outcomes. It has developed patented facial recognition and motion-sensing technology to confirm medication ingestion in real-time. AiCure's platform has the potential to revolutionize the cost-effectiveness of healthcare delivery systems by enhancing treatment and reducing risks. Their software captures and understands video, audio, and behavioral data to establish the link between patients, disease, and treatment. It was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in New York.

The Honest Company

Series E in 2017
The Honest Company is a consumer products company founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California. It specializes in eco-friendly and affordable products for families, focusing on three primary categories: Diapers and Wipes, Skin and Personal Care, and Household and Wellness. The company offers a variety of products, including eco-friendly diapers, bath and skincare items, household cleaners, and organic nutritional supplements, which can be customized and bundled for convenient delivery. Its business model includes both retail and digital channels, ensuring that products are accessible to consumers wherever they shop. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the sale of diapers and wipes, reflecting its commitment to providing safe, effective, and environmentally conscious products for everyday use.

Mapbox

Series C in 2017
Mapbox Inc. is a location data platform that specializes in creating custom maps for mobile and web applications, serving a diverse range of industries including logistics, real estate, finance, and health. The company offers a suite of products such as maps, navigation APIs, geocoding services, and satellite imagery, enabling enterprises to enhance their data analysis and visualization capabilities. Mapbox's platform supports over 2.6 million registered developers, providing them with access to a dynamic mapping system that continuously updates based on user activity. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., Mapbox operates internationally, including in Japan, and has been instrumental in empowering major companies like Facebook and IBM with advanced geospatial tools.

Flyhomes

Seed Round in 2017
Flyhomes is an end-to-end real estate brokerage and technology company that empowers home buyers, sellers, and agents to win. We are transforming the home buying experience through comprehensive consumer education, segmented expertise, financial innovation, and on-demand technology.

Level Ex

Series A in 2017
Level Ex, Inc. specializes in developing virtual surgery mobile applications aimed at enhancing the training of physicians in minimally invasive procedures. The company's flagship offering, the Virtual Technique Guides, leverages cloud gaming technology to facilitate interactive surgical training, enabling surgeons to practice virtual procedures alongside medical device sales representatives in a shared online environment. Another key product, Airway EX, is designed to help physicians master essential skills related to endoscopic and interventional airway procedures. This app addresses a range of complex medical scenarios, including the management of obstructing tumors, vocal cord injuries, and various intubation challenges in both adult and pediatric patients. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Level Ex utilizes advanced video game technology and cognitive neuroscience to present realistic medical challenges, helping physicians stay informed about rare cases and emerging medical technologies.

Good Uncle

Venture Round in 2017
Good Uncle is an on-demand food ordering and delivery service focused on college students. Founded in November 2015 by Matt Doumar and Wiley Cerilli, the company provides a mobile application that allows users to discover and order meals from a diverse menu prepared by local chefs. The menu is refreshed every six months, offering a variety of cuisines to cater to different tastes. Good Uncle's delivery service ensures that meals are delivered directly to college campuses, making it convenient for students to access quality food. The platform aims to deliver crave-worthy meals efficiently while maintaining a focus on customer satisfaction.

Analyte Health

Venture Round in 2017
Analyte Health is an integrated healthcare partner that connects patients and providers with laboratory testing services. We focus on creating an outstanding patient experience by making lab testing more convenient, accessible, and faster than traditional brick and mortar office visits. On average, we reduce the office visit and lab testing turnaround time from weeks to three days or less. Analyte Health has consistently achieved a Net Promoter Score of 70 or higher. To learn more, please visit www.analytehealth.com.

ExplORer Surgical

Series A in 2017
ExplORer Surgical Corp. is a company that has developed an interactive surgical playbook aimed at enhancing teamwork and communication in the operating room. Founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a software solution that allows healthcare providers to track real-time case progression, manage tools and supplies, and customize workflows based on patient factors and surgeon preferences. This system reduces disruptions, minimizes waste, and promotes efficiency by providing tailored checklists that help surgical teams coordinate their activities effectively. Additionally, ExplORer Surgical supports OR administrators with performance and scheduling data, improving overall care quality and operational efficiency. The platform also facilitates the introduction of new medical devices, aiding medical education and streamlining processes for medical device companies.

Wise Apple

Seed Round in 2017
Wise Apple makes life easier by making lunch better - delivering fresh, custom, pre-packaged, ready-to-serve lunches and snacks directly to your door. The service takes away the daily challenge and stress parents face when planning and packing their children's lunch. Wise Apple lunches are chef-crafted, and kid-approved using the highest quality, nutritious ingredients. The service offers items for a range of preferences including gluten-free, dairy-free and nut-free options. Launched in 2016, by Rebecca Sholiton and Nate Cooper, Wise Apple is on a mission to see food through kids eyes, making good-for-you food fun for kids.

x.ai

Series B in 2017
X.ai is an artificial intelligence-driven personal assistant that schedules meetings. X.ai builds and maintains an artificial intelligence-powered personal assistant that schedules meetings for the business customers. Backed by its founders and located in New York City. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, United States.

RepIQ

Seed Round in 2017
RepIQ is a sales intelligence platform that helps sales representatives to target the right business prospects. The platform's features include smart prospecting, real-time sales visibility, personalized message progression, and data-driven insights. RepIQ was launched in 2016 by Jonathan Suchland and Shawn Carpenter and is based in Illinois.

SpotHero

Series C in 2017
SpotHero Inc. provides a digital platform for reserving off-street parking in North America, aiming to alleviate urban congestion by streamlining the parking process. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Detroit and operations in Toronto, the company offers a mobile application and website that enable drivers to locate, compare, and book discounted parking spots. Users can easily access information about nearby parking facilities, facilitating a more efficient parking experience and reducing the time spent searching for parking. SpotHero also collaborates with mobility companies to integrate parking solutions into their services, enhancing overall convenience for users.

Bright.md

Series B in 2017
Bright.md is a developer of an AI-powered virtual-care platform designed to modernize direct-to-patient telehealth for healthcare systems. The company partners with premier healthcare organizations to offer SmartExam to more than 10 million patients who are seeking convenient urgent and primary care online, connecting them to their physicians via a home computer or mobile device reducing visits, enabling patients to receive conveniently, high quality, asynchronous, online care from established and trusted health system providers. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Portland, Oregon.

Smartvid io

Series A in 2017
Smartvid.io enables the AEC industry to significantly reduce jobsite risk by combining the best of human and artificial intelligence. Smartvid.io's Safety Suite includes Safety Observations, Safety Monitoring and Predictive Analytics products that combine to give project teams and management the ability to predict and prevent incidents - saving lives and preserving timely project delivery. Getting started is easy with pre-built integrations to Autodesk BIM360, Procore, Oracle Aconex, SharePoint, Egnyte, Box, and other data sources. See it in action at www.smartvid.io.

Upserve

Venture Round in 2017
Upserve is a restaurant management platform founded in 2009 and based in Providence, Rhode Island. It aims to assist independent restaurateurs, who often operate with limited resources and time, by providing effective guidance in managing various aspects of their businesses, including guest relations, staff management, marketing, finances, and menu optimization. By streamlining operations, Upserve helps restaurants enhance their overall efficiency and improve guest experiences. The platform is designed to meet the specific needs of small to medium-sized restaurants, enabling them to thrive in a competitive market. Upserve is backed by several investment firms, including First Round Capital and Greylock Partners.

Augury

Series B in 2017
Augury Inc. is a technology company that develops a software platform designed to enhance predictive maintenance strategies for facility owners and service providers. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, Augury offers a Diagnostics-as-a-Service solution, allowing maintenance staff to conduct diagnostics on HVAC and other machinery. Its Predictive Maintenance solution determines maintenance needs based on the actual condition of equipment, thereby preventing potential failures. The company also provides an online management platform that monitors equipment status and aids in maintenance decision-making, alongside Augury Halo, a cloud-based solution for industrial and commercial facilities. Augury serves various industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and facility management, by leveraging advances in sensor technology and artificial intelligence to deliver insights into machinery health and performance. This enables clients to optimize maintenance practices and enhance operational reliability. The company has established a strategic partnership with Grundfos to further its impact in the field.

Scopely

Series C in 2017
Scopely, Inc. is a global interactive entertainment company specializing in mobile and tablet games for casual and core gamers. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Culver City, California, Scopely creates and publishes a diverse range of immersive gaming experiences based on both original and established franchises. Notable titles in its portfolio include Star Trek Fleet Command, Looney Tunes World of Mayhem, WWE Champions, The Walking Dead: Road To Survival, YAHTZEE With Buddies, and Wheel of Fortune: Free Play. The company has garnered recognition for its rapid growth and innovation, achieving over $1 billion in lifetime revenue. With operations in various international locations, including Los Angeles, Barcelona, Dublin, and Tokyo, Scopely is supported by a skilled team and a proprietary technology platform that enhances its extensive portfolio of games.

Outcome Health

Private Equity Round in 2017
Outcome Health LLC, founded in 2006 and based in Chicago, develops health intelligence technology solutions aimed at improving patient engagement and healthcare outcomes. The company's offerings include digital waiting room screens that provide educational health content, interactive tablets for personalized information during consultations, and digital anatomy boards to enhance provider-patient communication regarding conditions and treatments. Additionally, Outcome Health supports patient education on clinical trials and offers tools like infusion room tablets to improve the patient experience during treatments. The company has expanded its technology implementation in outpatient facilities and forged partnerships with global life sciences and medical device companies. After rebranding from ContextMedia Health in 2017, Outcome Health continues to innovate with products designed to facilitate informed healthcare decisions and enhance the quality of care, ultimately aiming to impact millions of patient visits annually.

G2

Series B in 2017
G2 is a platform to share business software reviews in real-time. It leverages more than 425,000 user reviews to drive better purchasing decisions. G2 is used by business professionals, buyers, investors, and analysts to select the best software and services based on peer reviews and synthesized social data. The company was founded in 2012 and is based out of Chicago, Illinois.

Wander Beauty

Series A in 2017
Wander Beauty LLC, established in 2014 and headquartered in Port Washington, New York, specializes in luxury color cosmetics inspired by travel. The company offers a diverse range of products, including eyeliners, lipsticks, concealers, powder foundations, and highlighters, all designed with high-performance formulas that are cruelty-free. Wander Beauty focuses on providing an innovative and convenient cosmetics experience, catering to customers in the United States through online sales.

Interior Define

Series A in 2017
Interior Define Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets furniture products. It offers sofas, occasional chairs, and chaise and L-sectionals. It also provides custom furniture products. The company offers products through its showroom, as well as online. Interior Define Inc. was founded in 2013 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Dina

Seed Round in 2017
Dina Care is a healthcare company dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes by facilitating connections between personal caregivers and care providers. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Dina Care's platform enables real-time communication among healthcare teams, ensuring that patients and families remain informed about care updates even when not physically together. The company focuses on empowering consumers, health plans, and accountable care organizations to explore a growing range of in-home health services that contribute to well-being. Utilizing AI technology, Dina Care helps caregivers gather valuable data from the home environment to identify unmet needs and recommend evidence-based interventions. This approach not only supports patients in their recovery but also promotes ongoing health maintenance, ultimately aiming to keep individuals healthier, safer, and happier in their homes.

Curiosity

Series A in 2017
Why do people sneeze in sunlight? Why is a black hole called a "singularity"? Why aren't fish electrocuted when lightning hits the water? Curiosity answers the questions you never knew to ask, and digs into the things you've always wondered about. The company spun out of Discovery in 2014 and today reaches an audience of 70 million a month globally through a website, iOS and Android app, weekly podcast, daily email, Chrome extension, and Amazon Alexa skill. With five new stories on a variety of topics every day (plus thousands more to discover), it helps people have fun learning about everything from the scientific and relatable to the awe-inspiring and downright weird. Count on Curiosity to explain even the densest subjects in a way that's entertaining, witty, and easy to understand.

Wise Apple

Seed Round in 2017
Wise Apple makes life easier by making lunch better - delivering fresh, custom, pre-packaged, ready-to-serve lunches and snacks directly to your door. The service takes away the daily challenge and stress parents face when planning and packing their children's lunch. Wise Apple lunches are chef-crafted, and kid-approved using the highest quality, nutritious ingredients. The service offers items for a range of preferences including gluten-free, dairy-free and nut-free options. Launched in 2016, by Rebecca Sholiton and Nate Cooper, Wise Apple is on a mission to see food through kids eyes, making good-for-you food fun for kids.

Mindshow

Venture Round in 2017
Visionary VR is a technology and content development studio, and the home of Visionary focus the revolutionary tool for virtual reality content creators that employs our proprietary system for storytelling, attention management and information delivery in VR.

Sight Machine

Series B in 2016
Sight Machine specializes in manufacturing analytics and used by Global 500 companies to make better, faster decisions about their operations. Sight Machine's analytics platform, purpose-built for discrete and process manufacturing, uses artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics to help address critical challenges in quality and productivity throughout the enterprise. The platform is powered by the industry’s only Plant Digital Twin, which enables real-time visibility and actionable insights for every machine, line, and plant throughout an enterprise. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Built In

Series A in 2016
Built In, Inc. operates a network of online communities that serve as recruitment solutions for technology companies and startups across seven major markets, including Chicago, Los Angeles, Colorado, Austin, New York City, Boston, and Seattle. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on connecting tech professionals with employers in various industries, such as artificial intelligence, data science, blockchain, cloud computing, cybersecurity, fintech, healthcare technology, the Internet of Things, and robotics. Built In provides tools for employer branding, recruitment, community events, and brand insights, allowing companies to effectively share their narratives and engage with a shared community of tech enthusiasts. The company, originally known as Community Ventures LLC, changed its name in May 2014 and is headquartered in Chicago.

Hollar

Series B in 2016
Hollar is an online dollar store that features toys, apparel, electronics, beauty, accessories, party supplies, to home essentials. Its products include unique curated gift and party collections. It was founded in 2015 and headquartered in California, United States.

IrisVR

Series A in 2016
IrisVR, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing virtual reality software applications tailored for the architecture, engineering, and construction industries. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, IrisVR offers two primary products: Prospect and Scope. Prospect is a desktop application that converts 3D models into immersive VR experiences, compatible with devices such as HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. Scope, on the other hand, is a mobile solution designed for viewing 360° panoramas and allows users to interact with VR content using devices like Samsung GearVR and Google Daydream. The software integrates seamlessly with popular 3D modeling tools, enabling design and construction teams to collaborate effectively and make informed decisions by visualizing projects in a realistic, immersive environment. By providing these innovative solutions, IrisVR enhances the design review process and supports the implementation of complex construction workflows.

Tock

Series A in 2016
Tock, Inc. operates a comprehensive platform designed for managing reservations, guest interactions, and table logistics for restaurants, wineries, and pop-up venues worldwide. Established in 2014 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Tock provides a multifaceted system that allows users to manage reservations, delivery, and event planning while capturing essential guest information to develop targeted marketing strategies. The platform includes features such as automated waitlists, text confirmations, and customizable booking options like wine pairings and cookbooks. Additionally, Tock integrates with various reservation systems and marketing tools, enabling seamless connections with social media platforms like Google, Facebook, and Instagram. This service is tailored for hospitality businesses of all sizes, facilitating efficient management of bookings and operational reporting.

TransparentCareer

Seed Round in 2016
TransparentCareer is building the next-generation career management platform for job seekers and employers. We are collecting the most robust compensation and career path dataset in existence to help professionals and students understand their fair pay and plan their careers. Our data enables us to provide compensation and career insights that are 1) personalized based on users’ backgrounds and 2) longitudinal, allowing users to visualize how one choice might impact their career path over time. No other product accomplishes these goals. Check it out at www.transparentcareer.com

Catalytic

Series A in 2016
Catalytic Inc. operates a SaaS based automation platform to remove data processing tasks. The product enable business users to rapidly build an intelligent automation layer to process data, documents, emails, web sites, and systems by coordinating people, bots, and AI. It can be used to automate tasks such as, scanning and generating documents & spreadsheets, automated response to triggers, and collection of data; connect to systems to push and pull data and to create custom integrations with APIs and SFTP; and to automate cognitive tasks with machine learning. Catalytic Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in Chicago, Illinois with an additional office in Naperville, Illinois.

Catalytic

Seed Round in 2016
Catalytic Inc. operates a SaaS based automation platform to remove data processing tasks. The product enable business users to rapidly build an intelligent automation layer to process data, documents, emails, web sites, and systems by coordinating people, bots, and AI. It can be used to automate tasks such as, scanning and generating documents & spreadsheets, automated response to triggers, and collection of data; connect to systems to push and pull data and to create custom integrations with APIs and SFTP; and to automate cognitive tasks with machine learning. Catalytic Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in Chicago, Illinois with an additional office in Naperville, Illinois.

Cloud Technology Partners

Series C in 2016
Cloud Technology Partners, Inc. specializes in providing cloud application and infrastructure solutions tailored for mid-market and enterprise customers in the United States. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of tools and services to facilitate cloud adoption and transformation. Their offerings include AppVista for decision support in cloud migration, PaaSLane for code analysis, CloudCop for governance of public cloud resources, and Elastic Heartbeat for developing cloud-native applications. Additionally, the company provides services such as application migration, infrastructure modernization, security, DevOps, and cloud strategy consulting, supporting platforms like Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud. With a focus on reducing IT costs and accelerating operational efficiency, Cloud Technology Partners aims to help clients achieve their business objectives through innovative cloud solutions. As of September 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company.

Vettery

Series A in 2016
Vettery is fundamentally changing the way people hire and get hired. Vettery matches highly qualified candidates with over 4,000 top companies through its automated, data-driven marketplace. By connecting people directly to hiring managers, Vettery offers employers the best way to cost-effectively scale a team with quality hires. Vettery develops machine learning models that track real-time data, monitor trends and predict hiring behavior in order to effectively place candidates with more accuracy, speed and compatibility.

Wise Apple

Convertible Note in 2016
Wise Apple makes life easier by making lunch better - delivering fresh, custom, pre-packaged, ready-to-serve lunches and snacks directly to your door. The service takes away the daily challenge and stress parents face when planning and packing their children's lunch. Wise Apple lunches are chef-crafted, and kid-approved using the highest quality, nutritious ingredients. The service offers items for a range of preferences including gluten-free, dairy-free and nut-free options. Launched in 2016, by Rebecca Sholiton and Nate Cooper, Wise Apple is on a mission to see food through kids eyes, making good-for-you food fun for kids.

Vow To Be Chic

Series A in 2016
Vow To Be Chic offers designer bridesmaid dress & Little White Dress rentals online, bringing cost savings and convenience to the bridesmaid experience. The total cost of being a bridesmaid averages $1,700, not to mention the countless hours spent planning and attending various events. Spending a few hundred dollars to buy a bridesmaid dress that will be worn only once is a source of tension between brides and bridesmaids. Coordinating dress selection, fitting, and purchasing for multiple bridesmaids located across the country also poses significant challenges.

Signal

Series E in 2016
Signal Digital, Inc. is a digital marketing technology company that specializes in customer identity solutions for enterprises. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Signal offers a platform designed to enhance the customer experience by delivering contextual relevance at various engagement points. Its key services include Onboard to Activate, which helps businesses engage the right customers while eliminating duplicate and outdated audiences; Onsite Identity Resolution, which identifies anonymous visitors; and a Measurement solution that provides detailed insights into media impressions and return on investment. The Signal Open Data Platform enables marketers to collect and synchronize data from multiple offline and online sources in real-time, facilitating improved customer interactions across all channels. In June 2014, the company changed its name from BrightTag Inc. and operates as a subsidiary of TransUnion, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, and Sydney.

Riviter

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Riviter, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in visual search technology that leverages image recognition to connect products in images with items in retailers' inventories. The company's innovative visual search algorithm helps brands anticipate consumer demand by analyzing social images and videos, enabling more effective online shopping experiences. By addressing issues such as stockouts and irrelevant product suggestions, Riviter’s tools allow retailers to enhance their offerings and drive sales, ultimately increasing revenue by aligning product recommendations with customer preferences.