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.

Carter Cast

Operating Partner

Adam Koopersmith

Managing Partner

Matthew B. McCall

Partner

Craig Wortmann

Venture Partner

Past deals in Midwestern US

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Page Vault

Series A in 2016
Page Vault enables legal professionals to easily capture web content for use as evidence in the U.S. courts. It is a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service subscription solution that provides a trusted third party chain of custody for captures with the simplicity of a screenshot. It was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Chicago, 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.

Visibly

Series A in 2016
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.

Eved

Series C in 2015
Eved, L.L.C. operates an online platform designed to streamline the buying and selling processes in the events industry, focusing on automation for accounts payable and payment processing. Founded in 2010 and based in Chicago, the company offers several key solutions, including EvedPay, which simplifies invoice management and payments; EvedMarketplace, a directory connecting event buyers, suppliers, and industry experts; and EvedSource, a supplier relationship management tool. Eved aims to bridge the gaps between procurement, event planners, finance, and suppliers, enhancing overall event quality. The platform has gained traction among prominent organizations within the $263 billion meetings and events sector, boasting over 2,500 users, including Fortune 500 companies, third-party meeting planners, hotels, and various suppliers.

Shiftgig

Series B in 2015
Shiftgig, Inc. operates a mobile platform that connects businesses in need of temporary labor with individuals seeking short-term work. Founded in 2011 and based in Chicago, the company serves various industries including healthcare, hospitality, retail, and experiential marketing. Its platform facilitates on-demand shift opportunities by enabling businesses to post job openings and allowing qualified workers to claim them based on their skills and availability. Shiftgig collects data on hiring requirements and worker capabilities to ensure efficient and timely matches. The company also provides tools for event management, enhancing the overall staffing process. In addition to its Chicago headquarters, Shiftgig has offices in several major cities, including Milwaukee, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, and New York.

Aerospec Technologies

Seed Round in 2015
Aerospec Technologies is a Chicago-based technology company focused on developing an intelligent three-axis flight control system that can autonomously inspect, monitor and collect high-quality data in the energy industry while making operations safer and more efficient. The insights from our system allow clients to enhance the safety of all stakeholders while reducing the cost of maintaining their assets.

SpotHero

Series B in 2015
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.

G2

Series A in 2015
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.

Roniin

Seed Round in 2015
Roniin is a startup studio that connects talented founders with ideas, execution, and capital to create new companies. The studio is a team of operators that work directly with the management team to co-found the next generation of industry-changing startups. They focus on and have experience in building companies that truly understand sales, that know marketing, that have great product and technology. Roniin was founded in 2015 and is based in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

SMS Assist

Series C in 2015
SMS ASSIST, L.L.C. provides exterior maintenance, facilities maintenance, interior maintenance, and property management services in the United States. It serves commercial retail, residential, financial service, government, restaurant, and healthcare markets. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Options Away

Series A in 2015
Options Away, LLC operates as an online travel agency that allows customers to hold their flights for days and weeks while they finalize their travel plans. The company was formerly known as BitBend, LLC. Options Away, LLC was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Page Vault

Seed Round in 2015
Page Vault enables legal professionals to easily capture web content for use as evidence in the U.S. courts. It is a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service subscription solution that provides a trusted third party chain of custody for captures with the simplicity of a screenshot. It was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Apervita

Series A in 2015
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.

Curiosity

Series A in 2014
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.

Telnyx

Seed Round in 2014
Telnyx is a VoIP telecom service provider, providing a cloud-based platform that offers access to carrier grade voice services over the internet. It is focused on enabling a communication fabric for developers and platforms to integrate voice, messaging, and other forms of communication into their applications and to facilitate that communication universally. Telnyx accepts all outbound traffic profiles, including mission critical conversational traffic, short duration dialer traffic, and high CPS machine generated traffic. It gives its clients the complete control over their outbound termination. Telnyx was founded in 2009.

SpotHero

Series A in 2014
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.

Milestone AV Technologies

Acquisition in 2013
Milestone AV Technologies is a leading global provider of innovative mounting and display solutions for various audiovisual technologies. Our innovative products, sold principally under the Chief, Sanus, Da-Lite, and Projecta brand names, are sold through numerous channels, including Pro AV dealers, regional home theater dealers, consumer electronics retailers, mass merchants and original equipment manufacturers. The Company currently serves a broad base of over 4,500 global customers with a US headquarters just outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Sittercity

Debt Financing in 2013
Sittercity pioneered tech-enabled child care in 2001, and connects millions of families with babysitters and nannies every year. With Sittercity and Chime, its new on-demand service, the company is building a platform that radically simplifies the way parents and caregivers connect and manage their trusted relationships. Sittercity is headquartered in Chicago and serves families nationwide. For more information, visit www.sittercity.com and www.hellochime.com.

Sittercity

Series C in 2013
Sittercity pioneered tech-enabled child care in 2001, and connects millions of families with babysitters and nannies every year. With Sittercity and Chime, its new on-demand service, the company is building a platform that radically simplifies the way parents and caregivers connect and manage their trusted relationships. Sittercity is headquartered in Chicago and serves families nationwide. For more information, visit www.sittercity.com and www.hellochime.com.

Signal

Series D in 2013
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.

Spring

Venture Round in 2013
Spring was founded on the belief that local commerce should be easier than it is. By innovating on the intersection between the customer and the merchant – the transaction – we can unlock value for both parties. That means richer, actionable intelligence for our merchant partners – and richer rewards for their loyal customers. With offices in Chicago, San Francisco and Nashville, Spring launched in 2013 focusing on major metropolitan areas. We're rapidly expanding our market coverage so if you are a merchant interested in working with us, please visit Spring for Merchants for more information. If you are a customer, check back often to see when Spring is coming to you!

SMS Assist

Series B in 2013
SMS ASSIST, L.L.C. provides exterior maintenance, facilities maintenance, interior maintenance, and property management services in the United States. It serves commercial retail, residential, financial service, government, restaurant, and healthcare markets. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Food Genius

Series A in 2013
Food Genius, Inc. is a technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in data and menu analysis for the food industry. Founded in 2010, it provides a web-based platform known as Food Genius Reports, which offers insights into restaurant menus and emerging trends by analyzing data from various dining establishments across the United States. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including brands, manufacturers, distributors, and restaurant chains, delivering comprehensive reports and analytics that address complex foodservice business questions. Its services range from competitive price tracking to statistical analyses of menu items, supporting clients in making informed decisions. Food Genius serves notable companies such as Kraft, Coca-Cola, and Arby’s, and operates as a subsidiary of US Foods, Inc.

AVIA

Series A in 2013
AVIA Health Innovation specializes in digital healthcare transformation, focusing on developing platforms and systems that enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing within the healthcare sector. The company's flagship offering, AVIA Connect, supports hospitals and health systems in identifying, selecting, and implementing innovative IT-enabled solutions that drive growth, improve operational efficiency, and enhance value. By facilitating collaboration between healthcare providers and entrepreneurs, AVIA accelerates the adoption of emerging technologies while mitigating associated risks. The company addresses critical needs in areas such as population health, clinical data insights, care model redesign, patient engagement, and operational effectiveness. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, AVIA serves a diverse clientele, including health systems, medical groups, health plans, and life sciences companies.

SpotHero

Venture Round in 2012
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.

Retrofit

Series A in 2012
Retrofit, Inc. specializes in personalized weight management and disease prevention solutions designed to improve individual health and workplace wellness. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including metabolic syndrome management, diabetes prevention, personalized coaching, and access to a smart app and dashboard for self-monitoring. Its digital health platform enables clients to engage in data-driven weight loss programs that incorporate wireless monitoring of weight, activity, and sleep. Additionally, Retrofit provides lessons with certified wellness experts, including dietitians, exercise physiologists, and behavior coaches, to help individuals overcome barriers to healthy eating and physical activity. Founded in 2011 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Retrofit operates as a subsidiary of Livongo Health, Inc.

Food Genius

Series A in 2012
Food Genius, Inc. is a technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in data and menu analysis for the food industry. Founded in 2010, it provides a web-based platform known as Food Genius Reports, which offers insights into restaurant menus and emerging trends by analyzing data from various dining establishments across the United States. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including brands, manufacturers, distributors, and restaurant chains, delivering comprehensive reports and analytics that address complex foodservice business questions. Its services range from competitive price tracking to statistical analyses of menu items, supporting clients in making informed decisions. Food Genius serves notable companies such as Kraft, Coca-Cola, and Arby’s, and operates as a subsidiary of US Foods, Inc.

SpotHero

Seed Round in 2012
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.

MyCabbage

Venture Round in 2012
DealsGoRound Becomes MyCabbage. The new MyCabbage is a complete online and mobile platform for storing, tracking, sharing, and even selling this “cabbage” (aka, deals) with friends.

Analyte Health

Venture Round in 2012
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.

EVENTup

Seed Round in 2012
Eventup, Inc. provides online marketplace for booking venues for events. The company offers venues that include homes, apartments, condos, lofts, hotels, boats, yachts, galleries/museums, and other spaces for various events, such as weddings, parties, concerts, gatherings, and corporate celebrations. Eventup, Inc. was founded in 2011 and is based in Santa Monica, California. It has operations in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Miami, Boston, Atlanta, and Washington, D.C. As of June 28, 2018, Eventup, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Gather Technologies, Inc.

Pictarine

Seed Round in 2012
Discover the easiest way to enjoy your photos and your friends' photos from all your online photo-services. Enjoy your photos from all your services, backup the best ones on your computer, and discover your friends last photos. Bookmark your favorite photos in playlists and share them with your friends by email, Facebook or Twitter. Services available: Facebook, Flickr, Google+, Instagram, Twitter, Dropbox, 500px, Shutterfly, Photobucket, Twitpic, Lockerz, Windows Live, Mobypicture, Yfrog, Tumblr

Cureeo

Seed Round in 2012
Cureeo, LLC operates an online marketplace for artists and collectors in the United States. It connects artists with collectors and art enthusiasts, and allows collectors to buy original artwork from professional artists. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Moxie Jean

Seed Round in 2012
Moxie Jean helps busy parents to keep their kids in high quality, like new clothes from playtime to Sunday supper. So they don't have to spend a fortune keeping up with fast-growing little bodies. Request a Moxie Jean Mailer Bag to "Clean Out Your Closet," fill it with like-new kids clothes and send it in for credit you can spend toward the next size up. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Lasso

Seed Round in 2012
Lasso Inc. develops social networking mobile applications. Lasso Inc. is based in Los Angeles, California.

Fibroblast

Seed Round in 2012
Fibroblast offers a cloud-based practice management tool that facilitates online patient self-scheduling and instant cross-referrals. Fibroblast solves these problems by providing patients with the ability to self-schedule appointments, anytime and anywhere, using a cloud-based calendar; by automating appointment notifications; by providing analytics tools for providers to optimize their practices; and by creating a network of interconnected providers to seamlessly refer patients. All parties in health care win: providers’ margins widen because of increased patient flow and efficiencies; patients are more satisfied, empowered, and engaged in their own care; and payors win because engaged patients are more responsible patients, who are more likely to seek out cost-effective preventative care.

Signal

Series C in 2012
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.

frintit

Seed Round in 2012
frintit allows direct mail advertisers to serve targeted ads to potential customers based on their interests and likelihood of purchase, thus raising conversion rates from <0.5% to 13%

Retrofit

Venture Round in 2012
Retrofit, Inc. specializes in personalized weight management and disease prevention solutions designed to improve individual health and workplace wellness. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including metabolic syndrome management, diabetes prevention, personalized coaching, and access to a smart app and dashboard for self-monitoring. Its digital health platform enables clients to engage in data-driven weight loss programs that incorporate wireless monitoring of weight, activity, and sleep. Additionally, Retrofit provides lessons with certified wellness experts, including dietitians, exercise physiologists, and behavior coaches, to help individuals overcome barriers to healthy eating and physical activity. Founded in 2011 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Retrofit operates as a subsidiary of Livongo Health, Inc.

SimpleRelevance

Seed Round in 2012
SimpleRelevance Inc. offers a marketing technology platform designed to enhance personalized digital marketing efforts for businesses. Founded in 2011 and based in Chicago, the company specializes in providing automated marketing recommendations across various channels, including emails, digital advertisements, social media, SMS, and mobile applications. SimpleRelevance utilizes machine learning technology to analyze customers' behavioral, demographic, and psychographic data, allowing businesses to tailor their marketing messages with precision. This personalization extends to aspects such as the timing of message delivery, subject lines, and product recommendations, ultimately leading to improved conversion rates and return on investment. The platform serves a diverse clientele, ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies across sectors such as media, finance, and retail. In December 2015, SimpleRelevance became a subsidiary of Rise Interactive, further enhancing its capabilities in the marketing technology space.

Eved

Series B in 2012
Eved, L.L.C. operates an online platform designed to streamline the buying and selling processes in the events industry, focusing on automation for accounts payable and payment processing. Founded in 2010 and based in Chicago, the company offers several key solutions, including EvedPay, which simplifies invoice management and payments; EvedMarketplace, a directory connecting event buyers, suppliers, and industry experts; and EvedSource, a supplier relationship management tool. Eved aims to bridge the gaps between procurement, event planners, finance, and suppliers, enhancing overall event quality. The platform has gained traction among prominent organizations within the $263 billion meetings and events sector, boasting over 2,500 users, including Fortune 500 companies, third-party meeting planners, hotels, and various suppliers.
Buzz Referrals enables companies to have their own referral programs that integrate with both social media and their company websites. The company is specialized in e-mail, mobile, and native advertising.

Power2Switch

Seed Round in 2011
Power2Switch is a free online resource that helps residents and businesses lower their electric bills by enabling customers to search, switch, and save on electricity supply prices from multiple energy suppliers and also gain access to renewable energy. The site is currently operational in Illinois and Texas, and is launching in other deregulated states in the coming months. Power2Switch technology makes the switching process seamless for the consumer (cutting process time from weeks to hours), automated for the supplier (contract completion is easier online), and provides analytics to increase supplier efficiency in pricing.

Shortlist

Seed Round in 2011
Shortlist helps you make more meaningful connections at professional events. We turn the traditional business model on its head to create a triple-win for attendees, organizers and exhibitors.

Signal

Series B in 2011
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.

SMS Assist

Series A in 2011
SMS ASSIST, L.L.C. provides exterior maintenance, facilities maintenance, interior maintenance, and property management services in the United States. It serves commercial retail, residential, financial service, government, restaurant, and healthcare markets. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Beyond Credentials

Seed Round in 2011
Beyond Credentials is an online platform that operates pitch pages connecting companies with job candidates. It was launched in January 1998 and is operated from Chicago, Illinois, the United States.

CookItFor.Us

Seed Round in 2011
CookItFor.Us connects Cravers with Makers to get recipes made, delivering all the benefits of homemade, without having to cook. Whether you plan meals in advance, or are looking for something to eat last minute, your food selections can be ready for pick up, delivery, dine in, or made right in your home! Choose what works best for you. We facilitate the transaction from order to payment, so that you can fully enjoy each and every bite.

Exchangery

Seed Round in 2011
Exchangery, Inc. specializes in providing comprehensive solutions for establishing commodity exchanges. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers essential tools and services, including technology, infrastructure, regulatory support, and clearing relationships. Exchangery's approach allows clients to create customized and brandable trading platforms, enabling them to develop a unique online presence for their exchanges.

Joystickers

Seed Round in 2011
Joystickers, Inc. develops, manufactures, and offers capacitive touch accessories such as gaming buttons that can temporarily be stuck on any touch screen. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Power2Switch

Seed Round in 2011
Power2Switch is a free online resource that helps residents and businesses lower their electric bills by enabling customers to search, switch, and save on electricity supply prices from multiple energy suppliers and also gain access to renewable energy. The site is currently operational in Illinois and Texas, and is launching in other deregulated states in the coming months. Power2Switch technology makes the switching process seamless for the consumer (cutting process time from weeks to hours), automated for the supplier (contract completion is easier online), and provides analytics to increase supplier efficiency in pricing.

Goshi

Seed Round in 2011
Goshi is a mobile, location-based application designed for discovering, buying, and selling items within local neighborhoods. The platform simplifies the posting process by allowing users to create listings in just three taps using their smartphone's camera, prioritizing images over text in its user interface. This focus on visuals aims to mitigate the clutter often found in traditional online marketplaces. Goshi addresses issues related to scams and spam by implementing user profiles and utilizing physical devices to enhance security. Additionally, the application establishes designated hubs, such as coffee shops, for safe in-person exchanges of goods. Goshi fosters a social environment through full integration with social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook, enabling users to log in, invite friends, and share listings. Each item listing includes a comments section, encouraging community interaction for discussions, negotiations, and connections among users.
Buzz Referrals enables companies to have their own referral programs that integrate with both social media and their company websites. The company is specialized in e-mail, mobile, and native advertising.

IntroFly

Seed Round in 2011
We are the CRM for your career. We help people leverage their entire social graph to connect with the right people, in the right way. Our users get off the networking sites and into the coffee shops where real connections happen. They track their meetings in a simple, directed process that helps them land a job they love.

Sittercity

Series B in 2011
Sittercity pioneered tech-enabled child care in 2001, and connects millions of families with babysitters and nannies every year. With Sittercity and Chime, its new on-demand service, the company is building a platform that radically simplifies the way parents and caregivers connect and manage their trusted relationships. Sittercity is headquartered in Chicago and serves families nationwide. For more information, visit www.sittercity.com and www.hellochime.com.

Food Genius

Seed Round in 2011
Food Genius, Inc. is a technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in data and menu analysis for the food industry. Founded in 2010, it provides a web-based platform known as Food Genius Reports, which offers insights into restaurant menus and emerging trends by analyzing data from various dining establishments across the United States. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including brands, manufacturers, distributors, and restaurant chains, delivering comprehensive reports and analytics that address complex foodservice business questions. Its services range from competitive price tracking to statistical analyses of menu items, supporting clients in making informed decisions. Food Genius serves notable companies such as Kraft, Coca-Cola, and Arby’s, and operates as a subsidiary of US Foods, Inc.

Alltuition

Seed Round in 2011
Alltuition is an online search engine that enables collage students to find sources for financial aid. It tracks hundreds of student loan providers to help students find the best loans they are eligible for and to understand the real cost of borrowing.

GiveForward

Venture Round in 2011
GiveForward Inc. owns and operates a Website that provides personalized fundraising Webpages to raise money for loved ones during times of need. It offers GiveForward, a fundraising support system that provides online fundraising pages, allowing friends and family to raise money directly for a loved one when they need it the most. The company helps people raise funds online for various things, such as general medical expenses, chemotherapy, transplants, funeral expenses, and disaster-relief. It provides its online fundraising tools to individuals and non-profit organizations. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. As of March 29, 2017, GiveForward Inc. operates as a subsidiary of YouCaring Dot Com, LLC.

Univa

Venture Round in 2011
Univa is the innovator of workload management solutions that optimize throughput and performance of applications, containers and services. Univa manages workloads automatically by maximizing shared resources and enabling enterprises to scale compute resources across on-premise, hybrid and cloud infrastructures. Univa's solutions help hundreds of companies to manage thousands of applications and run billions of tasks every day to obtain actionable insights and achieve faster time-to-results. Univa is headquartered in Chicago, USA, with offices in Canada and Germany.

FleetMatics

Series C in 2010
FleetMatics is a global provider of GPS tracking systems for small and medium-sized businesses delivered as software-as-a-service (SaaS).The company’s solutions offer real-time insight into vehicle activity that reduces operational costs and improves customer service. Fleetmatics serves more than 15,000 customers, tracking more than 281,000 vehicles worldwide, and is adding thousands of vehicles monthly. Its SaaS and mobile application gives businesses anytime access to real-time data about their business.