Rho Ventures

Rho Ventures is a principal investment firm that focuses on identifying and supporting innovative companies across various high-growth sectors, including Information Technology, Communications, New Media, Healthcare, and New Energy. Founded in 1981 and based in New York, with additional offices in Palo Alto and Montreal, Rho Ventures seeks to invest in a diverse range of stages, from seed to growth capital, without adhering to conventional investment models. The firm prefers to invest between $5 million and $15 million, targeting companies that demonstrate the potential for significant disruption and transformation within their industries. Rho Ventures emphasizes flexibility in its investment strategy, actively pursuing contrarian ideas and unconventional opportunities. By leveraging deep sector expertise and fostering strong relationships, Rho Ventures aims to partner with visionary entrepreneurs who are capable of redefining the status quo and creating substantial impact in the market.

Claudio Bertuccioli

Principal

Habib Kairouz

Managing Partner

249 past transactions

ESG Flo

Series A in 2025
ESG Flo is a AI-powered data infrastructure platform. It helps to extract relevant information from source documents.

Truewind

Series A in 2024
Truewind is an AI-powered accounting and finance software provider that offers an innovative platform designed to enhance bookkeeping and financial management for startups. The company delivers a comprehensive financial back office experience through its artificial intelligence technology and concierge service. Truewind's platform enables businesses to establish reliable bookkeeping practices and develop detailed financial models, ensuring efficient operations and sound financial planning.

Fondo

Seed Round in 2024
Fondo is a company that specializes in providing an all-in-one accounting platform aimed at assisting new startups with their financial management. By offering services such as bookkeeping, tax filing, and various financial administrative operations including valuations, loans, and grants, Fondo enables founders to focus on growing their businesses. The platform not only streamlines financial tasks but also ensures compliance with state and federal regulations. By relieving founders of administrative burdens and providing essential financial data, Fondo supports them in making informed business decisions and building sustainable enterprises.

Toothio

Seed Round in 2024
Toothio is transforming the dental staffing industry through a technology-driven platform that connects dental offices with qualified professionals on demand. The platform provides features such as job posting, applicant management, and scheduling, allowing dental practices to efficiently access high-quality talent. Simultaneously, it enables dental professionals to find flexible job opportunities that align with their schedules, streamlining the hiring process for both parties and enhancing workforce management in the dental sector.

CloudPay

Venture Round in 2024
CloudPay is a provider of managed global payroll services, offering a unified cloud-based platform designed for multinational organizations. Its solution delivers end-to-end payroll management, ensuring consistent and compliant payroll processing across over 130 countries in more than twenty-five languages. By standardizing payroll functions, CloudPay helps organizations enhance efficiency, streamline compliance, and gain better visibility into payroll performance and costs. The company leverages over twenty years of industry experience and has successfully served more than 2,500 multinational entities. CloudPay has been recognized for its innovative technology and service, receiving multiple awards, including accolades for Global Payroll Transformation and Payroll Software Product of the Year.

ESG Flo

Seed Round in 2023
ESG Flo is a AI-powered data infrastructure platform. It helps to extract relevant information from source documents.

Toothio

Seed Round in 2023
Toothio is transforming the dental staffing industry through a technology-driven platform that connects dental offices with qualified professionals on demand. The platform provides features such as job posting, applicant management, and scheduling, allowing dental practices to efficiently access high-quality talent. Simultaneously, it enables dental professionals to find flexible job opportunities that align with their schedules, streamlining the hiring process for both parties and enhancing workforce management in the dental sector.

Blocknative

Series A in 2022
Blocknative is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in real-time blockchain transaction management and monitoring solutions for public blockchain networks. Founded in 2018, it offers a decentralized application development platform that enables developers to access data across multiple blockchains. The platform features an embedded JavaScript widget that simplifies complex blockchain codes, enhancing user experience and facilitating informed decision-making through pre-chain insights. By streamlining the development process, Blocknative aims to empower clients with the tools necessary to navigate the complexities of blockchain technology effectively.

Aluna

Series B in 2022
Aluna is focused on empowering patients with chronic respiratory conditions, particularly asthma, by providing tools for better understanding and management of their lung health. The company has developed a portable spirometer device that utilizes machine learning and integrates with a mobile app. This technology allows patients to take daily measurements of their asthma, track symptoms, medication use, exercise, and environmental factors. By objectively monitoring asthma severity, the device enables healthcare providers to detect early signs of asthma attacks and create personalized, real-time action plans for their patients. Aluna is committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with asthma through innovative medical devices and healthcare solutions.

Evaluate.xyz

Seed Round in 2022
Evaluate.xyz is a platform designed for analyzing, tracking, and discovering non-fungible tokens (NFTs), established in 2021 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The platform facilitates the buying, selling, and analysis of digital collectibles, providing users with tools to navigate the NFT market effectively. It features secure trading lobbies that allow for real-time exchanges and communication between collectors, enhancing the trading experience. By simplifying the decision-making process, Evaluate.xyz aims to empower users to make informed choices regarding their NFT transactions.

Pawlicy Advisor

Series B in 2022
Pawlicy Advisor Inc. is a pet insurance brokerage founded in 2018 and based in New York, New York. The company specializes in providing pet insurance comparison services, allowing users to easily compare and purchase breed-specific insurance plans. Pawlicy Advisor aims to protect pets by offering clear and straightforward advice on insurance coverage, highlighting the associated risks and costs. This approach helps pet owners make informed decisions regarding their insurance options while avoiding complications and potentially saving money.

Leal Health

Series A in 2022
Leal Health, formerly known as Trialjectory, is an AI-powered platform focused on enhancing cancer care by facilitating connections between patients and suitable clinical trials. The company collaborates with patients, healthcare providers, and pharmaceutical firms to make advanced cancer treatments more accessible and to support patient-centric clinical trials. Utilizing self-reported clinical data, Leal's platform streamlines the search and enrollment process for cancer patients and their physicians, ensuring they can find appropriate treatment options effectively. Leal Health has gained recognition for its innovative approach, being named one of TIME's "The 100 Best Inventions of 2020" and receiving an honor in the AI and data category at Fast Company's "2021 World-Changing Ideas Awards."

Toolio

Series A in 2021
Toolio is a cloud-based merchandising platform designed to assist retailers in navigating the complexities of the retail landscape. The platform automates essential workflows and provides real-time insights, enabling remote collaboration among teams. By leveraging machine learning and predictive analytics, Toolio offers valuable insights and facilitates streamlined merchandising operations, which helps retailers make informed, data-driven decisions regarding their merchandise. Founded by a team of former Walmart professionals, Toolio operates globally with headquarters in New York City and an office in Istanbul. The company is supported by prominent venture capitalists and apparel industry executives, reflecting its commitment to enhancing retail operations.

Aren

Venture Round in 2021
Aren, Inc. operates an artificial intelligence-powered platform that focuses on assessing and managing civil infrastructure. Based in New York, the company leverages computer vision and machine learning technologies to provide a cost-effective and automated solution for infrastructure risk management. By utilizing data-driven decision-making, Aren's platform helps engineers and asset owners minimize the risk of infrastructure failure while optimizing budgets and global infrastructure spending. Its advanced approach aims to enhance the asset management practices of engineering firms, ensuring more efficient and reliable management of civil assets.

CloudPay

Funding Round in 2021
CloudPay is a provider of managed global payroll services, offering a unified cloud-based platform designed for multinational organizations. Its solution delivers end-to-end payroll management, ensuring consistent and compliant payroll processing across over 130 countries in more than twenty-five languages. By standardizing payroll functions, CloudPay helps organizations enhance efficiency, streamline compliance, and gain better visibility into payroll performance and costs. The company leverages over twenty years of industry experience and has successfully served more than 2,500 multinational entities. CloudPay has been recognized for its innovative technology and service, receiving multiple awards, including accolades for Global Payroll Transformation and Payroll Software Product of the Year.

Blocknative

Series A in 2021
Blocknative is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in real-time blockchain transaction management and monitoring solutions for public blockchain networks. Founded in 2018, it offers a decentralized application development platform that enables developers to access data across multiple blockchains. The platform features an embedded JavaScript widget that simplifies complex blockchain codes, enhancing user experience and facilitating informed decision-making through pre-chain insights. By streamlining the development process, Blocknative aims to empower clients with the tools necessary to navigate the complexities of blockchain technology effectively.

Feel

Seed Round in 2021
Feel provides an interactive video platform that allows customers to connect with a remote sales representative for a product demo to help them make a purchase decision. It connects online buyers and sellers on a human level. It gives customers the help they need to feel connected, supported, and confident in their purchasing decisions.

Nanit

Series C in 2021
Nanit is a company that specializes in developing advanced monitoring devices utilizing artificial intelligence and computer vision to track and analyze baby sleep behavior and patterns. Their innovative products include a camera that provides real-time monitoring and analysis of sleep, offering parents valuable insights, behavioral analysis, expert advice, and nightly video summaries. This technology is designed to enhance the parenting experience by delivering smarter and safer solutions for caring for infants. The Nanit team is composed of experts from diverse backgrounds, including scientists, designers, and professionals from prominent companies, all dedicated to creating tools that support parents during the early months of a child's life.

Leal Health

Series A in 2021
Leal Health, formerly known as Trialjectory, is an AI-powered platform focused on enhancing cancer care by facilitating connections between patients and suitable clinical trials. The company collaborates with patients, healthcare providers, and pharmaceutical firms to make advanced cancer treatments more accessible and to support patient-centric clinical trials. Utilizing self-reported clinical data, Leal's platform streamlines the search and enrollment process for cancer patients and their physicians, ensuring they can find appropriate treatment options effectively. Leal Health has gained recognition for its innovative approach, being named one of TIME's "The 100 Best Inventions of 2020" and receiving an honor in the AI and data category at Fast Company's "2021 World-Changing Ideas Awards."

Pawlicy Advisor

Series A in 2021
Pawlicy Advisor Inc. is a pet insurance brokerage founded in 2018 and based in New York, New York. The company specializes in providing pet insurance comparison services, allowing users to easily compare and purchase breed-specific insurance plans. Pawlicy Advisor aims to protect pets by offering clear and straightforward advice on insurance coverage, highlighting the associated risks and costs. This approach helps pet owners make informed decisions regarding their insurance options while avoiding complications and potentially saving money.

Suzy

Series C in 2020
Suzy, Inc. is a marketing technology company headquartered in New York City that specializes in creating on-demand connections between brands and consumers. The company offers a platform that harnesses insights from millions of consumers globally, providing real-time intelligence to help companies validate assumptions, develop effective marketing strategies, and enhance product offerings. Suzy's platform includes a membership program that rewards consumers for sharing their opinions and allows brands to gather feedback on products and campaigns. This direct line of communication empowers businesses to make informed decisions by accessing consumer insights instantly. Trusted by various Fortune 500 companies and innovative brands, Suzy facilitates real-time research and word-of-mouth marketing, aiding clients in understanding consumer needs and preferences effectively.

Seated

Venture Round in 2020
Seated Technologies, Inc. is a company that has developed a mobile application designed to enhance restaurant discovery by rewarding users for dining out, ordering takeout, or opting for delivery from local establishments. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, Seated's application allows users to explore a curated selection of restaurants and bars, filtering options by cuisine, price, and location. The app features functionalities for making reservations and offers a walk-in option for spontaneous dining experiences. By engaging with the platform, users earn rewards that can be redeemed at popular brands such as Amazon, Uber, and Delta. Seated currently operates in major U.S. cities, driving demand for over 1,000 restaurant partners and supporting both dine-in and online sales. The application is accessible on both the App Store and Google Play, reinforcing its commitment to fostering community engagement and supporting local restaurants.

Nanit

Series B in 2020
Nanit is a company that specializes in developing advanced monitoring devices utilizing artificial intelligence and computer vision to track and analyze baby sleep behavior and patterns. Their innovative products include a camera that provides real-time monitoring and analysis of sleep, offering parents valuable insights, behavioral analysis, expert advice, and nightly video summaries. This technology is designed to enhance the parenting experience by delivering smarter and safer solutions for caring for infants. The Nanit team is composed of experts from diverse backgrounds, including scientists, designers, and professionals from prominent companies, all dedicated to creating tools that support parents during the early months of a child's life.

Dexai Robotics

Seed Round in 2020
Dexai Robotics, Inc. is a company that designs and develops artificial intelligence robotics specifically for commercial kitchen automation. Founded in 2018 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, Dexai focuses on streamlining operations within the food industry. The company's customized robots utilize advanced AI technology, machine vision, and machine learning to automate food assembly tasks. These robots can efficiently scoop or pick ingredients to prepare dishes like salads, ensuring that recipes remain unchanged. By simplifying daily operations in quick-serve restaurants and commercial kitchens, Dexai aims to enhance efficiency and productivity in the food service sector.

Vertoe

Convertible Note in 2019
Vertoe is a leading provider of on-demand, short-term storage solutions, offering over 500 secure locations across more than 50 cities. This service caters to individuals looking for a safe place to store their bags and personal items, such as luggage, gym bags, and strollers, while they explore their surroundings. Rates start at $5.95 per day, making it an affordable option for travelers. Vertoe enhances the security of stored items by providing complimentary tamper-proof seals and a money-back guarantee on bookings, ensuring customers can enjoy their time without the burden of managing their belongings. The company's innovative approach to storage allows for greater freedom and convenience in urban environments.

Passport

Series D in 2019
Passport is a cloud technology startup based in Charlotte, North Carolina, founded in 2010. The company specializes in a parking and transportation management platform that centralizes and streamlines mobility operations. By providing intelligent data and management tools, Passport helps cities create an open parking ecosystem and integrate payment solutions into existing applications. This approach enhances decision-making for city leaders and fosters more livable, equitable communities by optimizing vehicle interactions with urban infrastructure. Supported by investors such as Bain Capital Ventures and Grotech Ventures, Passport aims to revolutionize mobility management for a more efficient future.

Kasisto

Series B in 2019
Kasisto, Inc. specializes in developing conversational platforms for financial institutions, enabling them to enhance customer engagement through virtual personal assistants. Its flagship product, KAI, is a digital experience platform that supports the creation of branded chatbots and virtual assistants capable of delivering personalized banking experiences across various channels, including mobile apps, websites, and voice-enabled devices. The platform offers tailored solutions such as KAI Consumer Banking, which enhances user interactions, KAI Business Banking, which provides instant access to essential financial information, and KAI Investment Management, which helps users navigate their financial goals through personalized insights. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, Kasisto has additional offices in Mountain View and Singapore, focusing on improving customer experiences in the financial sector through intelligent, human-like conversations.

Dashlane

Series D in 2019
Dashlane Inc. is a software company specializing in password management and secure digital wallet solutions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Paris and Lisbon, Dashlane offers a range of features designed to simplify digital security for users and businesses alike. Its Password Manager enables users to import passwords from various browsers into a secure vault, while tools like Autofill streamline form completion and payment processes. Dashlane also provides enterprise solutions, such as Dashlane Business, which enhances password security and reduces the risks associated with unsecure password sharing. With over 19 million users and 22,000 businesses utilizing its services globally, Dashlane focuses on delivering a user-friendly interface combined with robust security measures, helping individuals and organizations effectively manage their digital identities and transactions.

Enerkem

Corporate Round in 2019
Enerkem Inc. is a cleantech company based in Montreal, Canada, specializing in the production of renewable biofuels and chemicals derived from waste materials. The company utilizes a proprietary thermochemical process to convert non-recyclable municipal solid waste into cellulosic ethanol and other renewable chemicals. Over a decade of research has validated Enerkem's technology, which addresses issues related to oil dependence and waste disposal. The company operates advanced facilities that support its business model of producing biofuels profitably from a diverse range of feedstocks. Enerkem is majority-owned by a mix of institutional and clean-technology investors, including various venture capital firms and industrial investors. With a workforce of approximately 170 employees across Canada and the United States, Enerkem is committed to transforming waste into sustainable energy solutions.

Plotly

Series B in 2018
Plotly, Inc. is a data science and AI company based in Montreal, Canada, that offers an online platform for data analysis and visualization. Its tools are designed for a diverse audience, including scientists, students, engineers, and analysts, allowing them to analyze, simulate, and graph various data formats such as Excel spreadsheets, CSV, TSV, and Matlab files. Plotly simplifies the creation and sharing of interactive web applications and visualizations, enabling users to leverage these capabilities across different programming languages. The company aims to integrate data science into business applications, making advanced analytics accessible and practical for a wider range of users.

CloudPay

Series C in 2018
CloudPay is a provider of managed global payroll services, offering a unified cloud-based platform designed for multinational organizations. Its solution delivers end-to-end payroll management, ensuring consistent and compliant payroll processing across over 130 countries in more than twenty-five languages. By standardizing payroll functions, CloudPay helps organizations enhance efficiency, streamline compliance, and gain better visibility into payroll performance and costs. The company leverages over twenty years of industry experience and has successfully served more than 2,500 multinational entities. CloudPay has been recognized for its innovative technology and service, receiving multiple awards, including accolades for Global Payroll Transformation and Payroll Software Product of the Year.

Wunderkind

Series B in 2018
Wunderkind, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in cloud-based solutions for customer acquisition and behavioral marketing automation. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York City, with an additional office in London, Wunderkind offers a platform known as BounceX, which focuses on people-based marketing. This platform enables online publishers and retail website owners to engage visitors through targeted messaging and timely advertising, ultimately enhancing conversion rates and increasing revenue. Wunderkind's technology leverages real-time user behavior data, such as mouse movements and intent signals, to identify potential customers and deliver personalized experiences across various channels, including websites, email, and advertisements. The company's impressive client roster includes well-known brands like Uniqlo, Lufthansa, and CNN, and it is recognized for driving significant revenue growth for these businesses through its innovative marketing solutions.

Enerkem

Corporate Round in 2018
Enerkem Inc. is a cleantech company based in Montreal, Canada, specializing in the production of renewable biofuels and chemicals derived from waste materials. The company utilizes a proprietary thermochemical process to convert non-recyclable municipal solid waste into cellulosic ethanol and other renewable chemicals. Over a decade of research has validated Enerkem's technology, which addresses issues related to oil dependence and waste disposal. The company operates advanced facilities that support its business model of producing biofuels profitably from a diverse range of feedstocks. Enerkem is majority-owned by a mix of institutional and clean-technology investors, including various venture capital firms and industrial investors. With a workforce of approximately 170 employees across Canada and the United States, Enerkem is committed to transforming waste into sustainable energy solutions.

Convercent

Series E in 2017
Convercent, Inc. is a provider of an ethics and compliance cloud platform designed to assist enterprises in managing their ethical and regulatory responsibilities. The company’s Ethics Cloud platform serves as a centralized solution for comprehensive ethics and compliance management, enabling organizations to transition from reactive to proactive compliance strategies. Its suite of applications includes tools for helpline and case management, campaigns, learning, policy management, disclosures, and insights. This platform allows businesses to engage employees, assess organizational risks, and enhance overall ethical performance. Convercent serves a diverse clientele, including notable companies such as Microsoft, Tesla, and Capgemini, and has nearly 600 global customers across various industries. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with an additional office in London, Convercent emphasizes the importance of integrating ethics into the core of organizational practices.

CloudPay

Venture Round in 2017
CloudPay is a provider of managed global payroll services, offering a unified cloud-based platform designed for multinational organizations. Its solution delivers end-to-end payroll management, ensuring consistent and compliant payroll processing across over 130 countries in more than twenty-five languages. By standardizing payroll functions, CloudPay helps organizations enhance efficiency, streamline compliance, and gain better visibility into payroll performance and costs. The company leverages over twenty years of industry experience and has successfully served more than 2,500 multinational entities. CloudPay has been recognized for its innovative technology and service, receiving multiple awards, including accolades for Global Payroll Transformation and Payroll Software Product of the Year.

ChargePoint

Series G in 2017
ChargePoint, Inc., founded in 2007 and based in Campbell, California, operates the world’s leading network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Initially known as Coulomb Technologies, the company rebranded in December 2012. ChargePoint offers a range of charging solutions, including public charging stations, consumer subscription plans, and cloud-based services that assist utility companies in managing electric demand. Its hardware products cater to various applications, including home, commercial, and fast-charging systems. The ChargePoint app enhances user experience by allowing consumers to locate, reserve, and monitor their charging sessions. Although it has a global presence with offices in Arizona, Germany, India, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, the majority of ChargePoint's revenue is generated in the United States.

Dashlane

Series C in 2016
Dashlane Inc. is a software company specializing in password management and secure digital wallet solutions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Paris and Lisbon, Dashlane offers a range of features designed to simplify digital security for users and businesses alike. Its Password Manager enables users to import passwords from various browsers into a secure vault, while tools like Autofill streamline form completion and payment processes. Dashlane also provides enterprise solutions, such as Dashlane Business, which enhances password security and reduces the risks associated with unsecure password sharing. With over 19 million users and 22,000 businesses utilizing its services globally, Dashlane focuses on delivering a user-friendly interface combined with robust security measures, helping individuals and organizations effectively manage their digital identities and transactions.

Tapjoy

Series E in 2016
Tapjoy is a mobile app monetization and marketing platform that provides engagement and monetization services for advertisers and app developers. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a range of rewarded advertising solutions, including video and rich media ads, through its Maximum Impact Platform™. The Tapjoy SDK is integrated into over 15,000 mobile applications, enabling access to a monthly active user base of 520 million. Tapjoy's innovative Interplay™ ads have been shown to significantly enhance brand performance, as evidenced by a 2016 comScore™ study that reported a threefold increase in brand metrics. The company collaborates with Fortune 500 brands and top-grossing app developers, leveraging its mobile expertise to help clients acquire and monetize users effectively. With a global presence that includes more than a dozen offices, Tapjoy is positioned as a leader in the mobile advertising landscape.

Confirm

Seed Round in 2016
Confirm Inc. specializes in mobile ID authentication, focusing on verifying government-issued identification through an efficient and secure process. The company's technology employs advanced forensics to analyze microprints and security patterns, while also scanning barcodes to extract relevant data for seamless user experience. By utilizing a RESTful API, Confirm allows businesses to integrate ID verification quickly, providing instant authentication results within seconds. The service ensures the protection of personal information by retaining zero user data, making it a reliable solution for transactions that require proof of identity. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Confirm Inc. aims to simplify and secure the identity verification process for various applications.

Vidyo

Series E in 2015
Vidyo, Inc. specializes in high-definition video conferencing software that facilitates universal visual communication. Its suite of products includes VidyoDesktop, which allows users on Windows, Mac, and Linux to engage in video conferences from various locations, and VidyoWeb, a browser extension enabling conference participation from desktop and laptop computers. Additionally, VidyoRoom Solutions offer tailored in-office video conferencing experiences for hybrid teams, while VidyoMobile provides high-quality conferencing capabilities for mobile devices. VidyoSlate allows users to share and annotate content during conferences. The company serves diverse sectors including healthcare, education, government, and enterprise, emphasizing the importance of video communication in enhancing productivity and collaboration. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Hackensack, New Jersey, Vidyo has expanded its presence worldwide with offices in multiple countries. As of 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of Enghouse Systems Limited.

Philo

Series B in 2015
Philo is an entertainment-focused streaming service that provides live access to a variety of cable channels and major broadcasts, allowing users to enjoy shows, live news, sports, and entertainment on their smartphones or computers. The platform enables features such as pausing of live channels, enhancing the viewing experience. Originally founded to cater to the college market, Philo has evolved into a more comprehensive TV platform inspired by Philo T. Farnsworth, the inventor of electronic television. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York and Cambridge, Massachusetts. Philo has attracted investments from notable firms and individuals, including New Enterprise Associates, Rho Ventures, and HBO, which support its mission to create an improved television experience.

Plotly

Series A in 2015
Plotly, Inc. is a data science and AI company based in Montreal, Canada, that offers an online platform for data analysis and visualization. Its tools are designed for a diverse audience, including scientists, students, engineers, and analysts, allowing them to analyze, simulate, and graph various data formats such as Excel spreadsheets, CSV, TSV, and Matlab files. Plotly simplifies the creation and sharing of interactive web applications and visualizations, enabling users to leverage these capabilities across different programming languages. The company aims to integrate data science into business applications, making advanced analytics accessible and practical for a wider range of users.

August Home

Series B in 2015
August Pro is a division of August Home Inc., a company that specializes in smart home access products designed to enhance home security and user control. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, August Home develops innovative solutions like the August Smart Lock, which enables users to replace traditional keys with smartphone access. This technology allows homeowners to create virtual keys for various individuals, such as house cleaners and delivery services, and manage access duration remotely via smartphones or computers. August Pro specifically caters to professional smart home installers, providing them with the tools and products needed to implement these advanced access systems effectively. As a subsidiary of ASSA ABLOY AB, August Home continues to focus on creating seamless and secure home environments.

Keaton Row

Series A in 2015
Keaton Row is a personal styling and e-commerce company based in New York, founded in 2012. It focuses on helping women curate versatile wardrobes by fostering one-on-one relationships between stylists and clients in an online setting. The platform allows stylists to guide clients in making thoughtful purchases each season, ensuring that new items are styled with existing pieces to create a cohesive look. This approach empowers women to define their unique style, eliminating the uncertainty of what to wear or how to combine outfits. Additionally, Keaton Row provides a hub for women to discover, buy, and showcase the latest trends in fashion, offering access to sophisticated clothing and accessories.

Vidyo

Series E in 2014
Vidyo, Inc. specializes in high-definition video conferencing software that facilitates universal visual communication. Its suite of products includes VidyoDesktop, which allows users on Windows, Mac, and Linux to engage in video conferences from various locations, and VidyoWeb, a browser extension enabling conference participation from desktop and laptop computers. Additionally, VidyoRoom Solutions offer tailored in-office video conferencing experiences for hybrid teams, while VidyoMobile provides high-quality conferencing capabilities for mobile devices. VidyoSlate allows users to share and annotate content during conferences. The company serves diverse sectors including healthcare, education, government, and enterprise, emphasizing the importance of video communication in enhancing productivity and collaboration. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Hackensack, New Jersey, Vidyo has expanded its presence worldwide with offices in multiple countries. As of 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of Enghouse Systems Limited.

Senseonics

Venture Round in 2014
Senseonics Holdings, Inc. is a medical technology company based in Germantown, Maryland, specializing in the development and commercialization of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems for individuals with diabetes. Founded in 1996, the company focuses on innovative and long-term implantable glucose monitoring solutions that utilize advanced fluorescence sensing technology. Its flagship products, Eversense and Eversense XL, are implantable CGM systems designed to monitor glucose levels for up to 90 and 180 days, respectively. These products aim to provide users with a reliable and stable means of glucose management, enhancing their ability to live confidently and manage their diabetes effectively. The majority of Senseonics' revenue comes from international markets, reflecting its strong presence in Europe.

Nuventix

Debt Financing in 2014
Nuventix, based in Austin, Texas, specializes in active thermal management solutions, particularly through its patented SynJet module. This innovative synthetic jet cooling technology generates turbulent pulses of air using an electromagnetic actuator to effectively manage heat removal. Initially successful in computer cooling applications, Nuventix has made significant strides in the LED cooling market, advancing it by two years ahead of industry analysts' estimates. This progress not only enhances cooling efficiency but also supports the development of general illumination designs that leverage the benefits of LED technology.

Dashlane

Series B in 2014
Dashlane Inc. is a software company specializing in password management and secure digital wallet solutions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Paris and Lisbon, Dashlane offers a range of features designed to simplify digital security for users and businesses alike. Its Password Manager enables users to import passwords from various browsers into a secure vault, while tools like Autofill streamline form completion and payment processes. Dashlane also provides enterprise solutions, such as Dashlane Business, which enhances password security and reduces the risks associated with unsecure password sharing. With over 19 million users and 22,000 businesses utilizing its services globally, Dashlane focuses on delivering a user-friendly interface combined with robust security measures, helping individuals and organizations effectively manage their digital identities and transactions.

ChargePoint

Series E in 2014
ChargePoint, Inc., founded in 2007 and based in Campbell, California, operates the world’s leading network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Initially known as Coulomb Technologies, the company rebranded in December 2012. ChargePoint offers a range of charging solutions, including public charging stations, consumer subscription plans, and cloud-based services that assist utility companies in managing electric demand. Its hardware products cater to various applications, including home, commercial, and fast-charging systems. The ChargePoint app enhances user experience by allowing consumers to locate, reserve, and monitor their charging sessions. Although it has a global presence with offices in Arizona, Germany, India, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, the majority of ChargePoint's revenue is generated in the United States.

Nora Therapeutics

Series B in 2014
Nora Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in therapeutics aimed at addressing unmet needs in reproductive medicine. The company’s lead product, NT100, is a biologic agent designed to enhance pregnancy success rates for women who have experienced multiple unsuccessful in vitro fertilization (IVF) attempts or recurrent miscarriages. NT100 mimics a naturally occurring protein found in the female reproductive tract and works by optimizing maternal-fetal immune tolerance, thereby improving the chances of embryo implantation and pregnancy maintenance. Founded in 1992, Nora Therapeutics is dedicated to providing innovative solutions for women facing challenges in reproductive health.

SolarBridge Technologies

Series E in 2014
SolarBridge Technologies, originally founded as SmartSpark Energy Systems in 2004, specializes in microinverter and monitoring solutions for residential and small commercial solar power installations. The company pivoted to focus exclusively on the solar industry in 2009, leveraging power electronics technologies developed at the University of Illinois. With significant research and development facilities in Champaign, Illinois, and a corporate headquarters in Austin, Texas, SolarBridge aims to enhance the efficiency and reliability of solar energy systems. Their offerings include an energy management system that integrates a microinverter directly with photovoltaic modules, providing alternating current power to the grid. Additionally, SolarBridge provides a solar information module that gathers performance data from each microinverter, allowing system owners to analyze and monitor their solar installations remotely via the Internet. Through these innovations, SolarBridge Technologies seeks to lower the Levelized Cost of Energy for solar installations while improving overall energy production and simplifying installation processes.

AqueSys

Series D in 2014
AqueSys, Inc. is an ophthalmic company based in Aliso Viejo, California, specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative implantable devices for glaucoma treatment. Founded in 2005, the company is known for its XEN gel stent, which facilitates the outflow of aqueous fluid from the anterior chamber to the subconjunctival space, effectively lowering intraocular pressure. This device creates a new drainage pathway, enhancing patient outcomes in glaucoma management. AqueSys operates as a subsidiary of Allergan plc, focusing on advancing surgical solutions to improve eye health.

inPowered

Pre Seed Round in 2014
inPowered, Inc. is an earned advertising platform that leverages artificial intelligence to help brands amplify expert recommendations and content across the web and social media. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, the company enables marketers to discover valuable stories about their brands, create and manage advertising campaigns, and measure their effectiveness. Its solutions are designed to improve brand perception, drive lead generation, and enhance user engagement. The platform is utilized by both Fortune 500 companies and small to medium-sized businesses, offering tools for content distribution and optimization to reach targeted audiences effectively. Through its advanced technology, inPowered aims to deliver measurable business outcomes and improve the overall impact of content marketing efforts.

August Home

Series A in 2013
August Pro is a division of August Home Inc., a company that specializes in smart home access products designed to enhance home security and user control. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, August Home develops innovative solutions like the August Smart Lock, which enables users to replace traditional keys with smartphone access. This technology allows homeowners to create virtual keys for various individuals, such as house cleaners and delivery services, and manage access duration remotely via smartphones or computers. August Pro specifically caters to professional smart home installers, providing them with the tools and products needed to implement these advanced access systems effectively. As a subsidiary of ASSA ABLOY AB, August Home continues to focus on creating seamless and secure home environments.

Convercent

Series B in 2013
Convercent, Inc. is a provider of an ethics and compliance cloud platform designed to assist enterprises in managing their ethical and regulatory responsibilities. The company’s Ethics Cloud platform serves as a centralized solution for comprehensive ethics and compliance management, enabling organizations to transition from reactive to proactive compliance strategies. Its suite of applications includes tools for helpline and case management, campaigns, learning, policy management, disclosures, and insights. This platform allows businesses to engage employees, assess organizational risks, and enhance overall ethical performance. Convercent serves a diverse clientele, including notable companies such as Microsoft, Tesla, and Capgemini, and has nearly 600 global customers across various industries. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with an additional office in London, Convercent emphasizes the importance of integrating ethics into the core of organizational practices.

Inotek Pharmaceuticals

Venture Round in 2013
Inotek Pharmaceuticals is developing molecules with novel mechanisms of action to fulfill major unmet medical needs in significant diseases of the eye. Complete loss of vision or vision impairment currently affects 3.3 million people over the age of 40 in the United States, with the most common diseases including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, cataract and diabetic retinopathy. With the continued aging of the population, the National Eye Institute projects that this number will grow to 5.5 million people by the year 2020.

Inotek Pharmaceuticals

Debt Financing in 2013
Inotek Pharmaceuticals is developing molecules with novel mechanisms of action to fulfill major unmet medical needs in significant diseases of the eye. Complete loss of vision or vision impairment currently affects 3.3 million people over the age of 40 in the United States, with the most common diseases including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, cataract and diabetic retinopathy. With the continued aging of the population, the National Eye Institute projects that this number will grow to 5.5 million people by the year 2020.

TechStyle Fashion Group

Series C in 2013
TechStyle Fashion Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retailer established in 2010, focused on providing access, quality, and style at exceptional value. The company combines advanced technology with contemporary fashion trends to create a unique shopping experience for millions of customers, including five million VIP members. With a portfolio that features well-known brands such as JustFab, Fabletics, ShoeDazzle, Savage X Fenty, and FabKids, TechStyle operates in several countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands. The company emphasizes data-driven personalization and vertical integration to enhance consumer engagement and offer curated shopping options, enabling customers to make informed fashion choices.

Keaton Row

Seed Round in 2013
Keaton Row is a personal styling and e-commerce company based in New York, founded in 2012. It focuses on helping women curate versatile wardrobes by fostering one-on-one relationships between stylists and clients in an online setting. The platform allows stylists to guide clients in making thoughtful purchases each season, ensuring that new items are styled with existing pieces to create a cohesive look. This approach empowers women to define their unique style, eliminating the uncertainty of what to wear or how to combine outfits. Additionally, Keaton Row provides a hub for women to discover, buy, and showcase the latest trends in fashion, offering access to sophisticated clothing and accessories.

Mandalay Sports Media

Private Equity Round in 2013
Mandalay Sports Media, LLC is a diversified sports content and media company that specializes in developing and producing a wide range of programming, including scripted, documentary, and unscripted series, as well as digital and commercial content. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Studio City, California, with a production hub in New York, the company focuses on delivering high-quality sports programming across various traditional and emerging media platforms. In addition to content creation, Mandalay Sports Media actively acquires and invests in businesses and assets within the media landscape, aiming to enhance and expand its operational reach in the sports content sector.

NGM Biopharmaceuticals

Series C in 2013
NGM Biopharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing innovative therapeutics for various diseases, including cardio-metabolic, liver, oncologic, and ophthalmic conditions. The company is advancing several product candidates, such as Aldafermin, currently in Phase 2b trials for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and NGM313, an antibody in Phase 1b trials aimed at treating type 2 diabetes and NASH. Other notable candidates include NGM395 for metabolic syndrome, NGM120 targeting cancer anorexia/cachexia syndrome, NGM217 to enhance insulin production in diabetes patients, and NGM621 for addressing dry age-related macular degeneration. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in South San Francisco, NGM Biopharmaceuticals is committed to leveraging insights from human clinical and genetic studies to develop transformative therapies, particularly focusing on the gastrointestinal endocrine system and its role in metabolic diseases. The company collaborates with Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp for research and product development initiatives.

Philo

Series A in 2013
Philo is an entertainment-focused streaming service that provides live access to a variety of cable channels and major broadcasts, allowing users to enjoy shows, live news, sports, and entertainment on their smartphones or computers. The platform enables features such as pausing of live channels, enhancing the viewing experience. Originally founded to cater to the college market, Philo has evolved into a more comprehensive TV platform inspired by Philo T. Farnsworth, the inventor of electronic television. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York and Cambridge, Massachusetts. Philo has attracted investments from notable firms and individuals, including New Enterprise Associates, Rho Ventures, and HBO, which support its mission to create an improved television experience.

Enerkem

Private Equity Round in 2013
Enerkem Inc. is a cleantech company based in Montreal, Canada, specializing in the production of renewable biofuels and chemicals derived from waste materials. The company utilizes a proprietary thermochemical process to convert non-recyclable municipal solid waste into cellulosic ethanol and other renewable chemicals. Over a decade of research has validated Enerkem's technology, which addresses issues related to oil dependence and waste disposal. The company operates advanced facilities that support its business model of producing biofuels profitably from a diverse range of feedstocks. Enerkem is majority-owned by a mix of institutional and clean-technology investors, including various venture capital firms and industrial investors. With a workforce of approximately 170 employees across Canada and the United States, Enerkem is committed to transforming waste into sustainable energy solutions.

Convey Computer

Private Equity Round in 2013
Convey Computer specializes in hybrid-core computing solutions tailored for industries such as oil and gas, financial analytics, and bioinformatics. The company leverages extensive experience and intellectual resources to address complex performance challenges. Its product offerings include hybrid-core computers, compilers, personality development kits for coprocessors, and cluster framework technology designed for data centers. Additionally, Convey Computer provides Convey GraphConstructor, a software and hardware solution that accelerates bioinformatics algorithms, allowing scientists to effectively manage and analyze increasing volumes of research data. The executive and design teams boast a strong track record in building computer companies, with notable backgrounds at Convex Computer Corporation and Hewlett-Packard.

Vidyo

Series D in 2013
Vidyo, Inc. specializes in high-definition video conferencing software that facilitates universal visual communication. Its suite of products includes VidyoDesktop, which allows users on Windows, Mac, and Linux to engage in video conferences from various locations, and VidyoWeb, a browser extension enabling conference participation from desktop and laptop computers. Additionally, VidyoRoom Solutions offer tailored in-office video conferencing experiences for hybrid teams, while VidyoMobile provides high-quality conferencing capabilities for mobile devices. VidyoSlate allows users to share and annotate content during conferences. The company serves diverse sectors including healthcare, education, government, and enterprise, emphasizing the importance of video communication in enhancing productivity and collaboration. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Hackensack, New Jersey, Vidyo has expanded its presence worldwide with offices in multiple countries. As of 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of Enghouse Systems Limited.

Lagoa

Seed Round in 2013
Lagoa is a 3D cloud platform founded by Thiago Costa, Arno Zinke, and Dov Amihod, aimed at making digital creation accessible to a global audience. The platform caters to professionals in engineering, architecture, and media and entertainment by providing tools for visualizing and rendering high-quality 3D content. Utilizing Lagoa MultiOptics®, its cloud-based rendering technology, the platform allows for real-time collaboration, enabling multiple users to interact with and create 3D content simultaneously. With an open application programming interface and no need for installation or downloads, Lagoa's scalable web platform is designed to run on any device, effectively eliminating the costs associated with traditional hardware and software.

Savelli

Series B in 2013
Savelli, founded in 2010 and based in Geneva, is pioneering a new segment within the luxury goods market, specifically focusing on luxury smartphones designed for women. This innovative company combines the artistry of jewelry craftsmanship with the functionality of a Google Android smartphone, creating a unique product that appeals to a growing demographic of affluent consumers. The management team is comprised of experienced professionals from prestigious luxury and technology brands, including Cartier, Chanel, and Vertu. Savelli is backed by notable venture capital firms and industry executives, highlighting its commitment to quality and luxury. By employing traditional Swiss handcrafting techniques, Savelli ensures that its smartphones not only offer advanced technology but also embody the elegance and sophistication characteristic of high-end luxury items.

Innova Dynamics

Series B in 2013
Innova Dynamics is an electronic materials company headquartered in San Francisco, California, that specializes in touch screen and display applications for the consumer electronics market. Founded in 2007, the company has developed a materials platform that embeds nanoparticles into polymer surfaces, enabling the creation of transparent conductive electrodes for touch sensor applications. This innovative surface-embedding technology not only enhances the functionality of touch sensors but also has potential applications in areas such as antimicrobials, catalysis, optical management, and thermo-mechanical performance. Innova Dynamics collaborates with manufacturers of touch sensors and modules to produce film sensors using cost-effective wet deposition processes like roll-to-roll coating and screen printing. The company's technology targets high-growth markets, including touch-enabled smartphones, tablets, and ultrabooks.

ChaCha

Venture Round in 2013
ChaCha is a leading real-time question-and-answer service that provides users with fast, free answers through various platforms, including SMS, mobile apps, and voice services. Since its inception, ChaCha has answered over two billion questions from more than 32 million unique users each month, establishing itself among the top online destinations. The platform operates on an "ask-a-smart-friend" model, facilitating human-powered responses in a conversational format. ChaCha collaborates with prominent brands and organizations, including major media companies and political campaigns, to enhance audience engagement and reach. Co-founded by Scott Jones and backed by notable investors, ChaCha has become one of the fastest-growing mobile and online publishers in the industry.

True Office Learning

Series A in 2013
True Office Learning is a leading enterprise education and analytics company that connects e-learning to advanced behavioral data through an adaptive technology platform to drive results. The company’s cloud-based software provides organizational insights that were previously immeasurable, enabling organizations to ensure learning, analyze efficacy, and drive better business outcomes.

CloudPay

Series B in 2012
CloudPay is a provider of managed global payroll services, offering a unified cloud-based platform designed for multinational organizations. Its solution delivers end-to-end payroll management, ensuring consistent and compliant payroll processing across over 130 countries in more than twenty-five languages. By standardizing payroll functions, CloudPay helps organizations enhance efficiency, streamline compliance, and gain better visibility into payroll performance and costs. The company leverages over twenty years of industry experience and has successfully served more than 2,500 multinational entities. CloudPay has been recognized for its innovative technology and service, receiving multiple awards, including accolades for Global Payroll Transformation and Payroll Software Product of the Year.

Eightfold Logic

Series D in 2012
Eightfold Logic (formerly Enquisite) is an inbound marketing innovator. Eightfold Logic's patented inbound marketing platform revolutionizes demand generation efforts by improving website findability for qualified buyers through search engine, social media, and cross-link optimization. The Eightfold Logic approach brings clarity to businesses around how their websites are performing today and simplifies marketing efforts to identify, prioritize and manage inbound marketing campaign opportunities to improve qualified website traffic. Eightfold Logic is a privately-held, San Francisco-based company and is venture backed by Rho Canada Ventures, Castile Ventures, Formative Ventures, Retro Venture Partners and The Entrepreneurs' Fund III.

Dashlane

Series A in 2012
Dashlane Inc. is a software company specializing in password management and secure digital wallet solutions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Paris and Lisbon, Dashlane offers a range of features designed to simplify digital security for users and businesses alike. Its Password Manager enables users to import passwords from various browsers into a secure vault, while tools like Autofill streamline form completion and payment processes. Dashlane also provides enterprise solutions, such as Dashlane Business, which enhances password security and reduces the risks associated with unsecure password sharing. With over 19 million users and 22,000 businesses utilizing its services globally, Dashlane focuses on delivering a user-friendly interface combined with robust security measures, helping individuals and organizations effectively manage their digital identities and transactions.

Fuse TV

Venture Round in 2012
Fuse Media is a Latino-owned global entertainment company dedicated to creating and distributing inclusive, purpose-driven stories for culturally diverse young adults. The company features a portfolio of award-winning original content across various platforms, including Fuse, FM (Fuse Music), and Fuse+. It also operates FAST Channels such as Backstage, Shades of Black, Latino Vibes, El Rey, Camptastic, and OUTtv Proud. Through its digital presence at fuse.tv, as well as Fuse Studios and Ignition Studios, Fuse Media aims to authentically reflect the experiences of its diverse audience. Additionally, the company offers music-focused media services that provide entertainment and lifestyle content, enabling users to engage with television programming through exclusive clips, full episodes, and relevant news. With a commitment to multicultural representation, Fuse Media serves as a creative destination for young audiences worldwide.

Mersana Therapeutics

Series A in 2012
Mersana Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for cancer treatment. The company utilizes its proprietary biodegradable polymer platform, Dolaflexin, to create a pipeline of ADC product candidates aimed at addressing oncology indications with significant unmet needs. Its lead candidate, XMT-1536, is currently in Phase I clinical trials targeting NaPi2b for the treatment of ovarian cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, and other rare conditions. Mersana is also advancing additional candidates, including XMT-1660, targeting B7-H4, and XMT-2056, a STING agonist ADC, both designed to improve tolerability and therapeutic outcomes. The company has established strategic partnerships with Merck KGaA and Asana BioSciences to further develop its ADC candidates. Founded in 2005, Mersana Therapeutics aims to deliver innovative treatments to patients through its advanced research and development efforts.

TechStyle Fashion Group

Series B in 2012
TechStyle Fashion Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retailer established in 2010, focused on providing access, quality, and style at exceptional value. The company combines advanced technology with contemporary fashion trends to create a unique shopping experience for millions of customers, including five million VIP members. With a portfolio that features well-known brands such as JustFab, Fabletics, ShoeDazzle, Savage X Fenty, and FabKids, TechStyle operates in several countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands. The company emphasizes data-driven personalization and vertical integration to enhance consumer engagement and offer curated shopping options, enabling customers to make informed fashion choices.

Totsy

Series B in 2012
Totsy is an online shopping network that specializes in offering brand-specific products for mothers and their children aged 0-7. The platform features a wide range of items, including prenatal care products, baby gear, travel accessories, bedding, children's clothing, toys, DVDs, and educational materials, often at discounts of up to 90% off retail prices. Membership is exclusive and available by invitation or request, with sales typically lasting between 48 to 72 hours. Committed to sustainability, Totsy incorporates eco-friendly practices into its operations and pledges to plant a tree for every purchase made, contributing to efforts against deforestation.

SolarBridge Technologies

Series D in 2012
SolarBridge Technologies, originally founded as SmartSpark Energy Systems in 2004, specializes in microinverter and monitoring solutions for residential and small commercial solar power installations. The company pivoted to focus exclusively on the solar industry in 2009, leveraging power electronics technologies developed at the University of Illinois. With significant research and development facilities in Champaign, Illinois, and a corporate headquarters in Austin, Texas, SolarBridge aims to enhance the efficiency and reliability of solar energy systems. Their offerings include an energy management system that integrates a microinverter directly with photovoltaic modules, providing alternating current power to the grid. Additionally, SolarBridge provides a solar information module that gathers performance data from each microinverter, allowing system owners to analyze and monitor their solar installations remotely via the Internet. Through these innovations, SolarBridge Technologies seeks to lower the Levelized Cost of Energy for solar installations while improving overall energy production and simplifying installation processes.

Cara Therapeutics

Series D in 2012
Cara Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Stamford, Connecticut, specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative therapeutics for pain and pruritus. The company primarily focuses on its lead product candidate, CR845 (difelikefalin), which is designed to selectively target kappa opioid receptors and is currently undergoing Phase III clinical trials for treating moderate-to-severe chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Cara is also advancing Oral KORSUVA, which has completed Phase II trials for pruritus in chronic kidney disease and is in trials for pruritus associated with chronic liver disease and atopic dermatitis. Furthermore, the company is developing CR845/difelikefalin Injection for acute postoperative pain, having completed Phase II/III trials. Cara Therapeutics collaborates with Maruishi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical Corporation for the development and commercialization of its product candidates in Japan and South Korea, respectively. Founded in 2004, Cara Therapeutics aims to leverage its proprietary drug screening technology to create a pipeline of first-in-class therapeutics.

ChargePoint

Series D in 2012
ChargePoint, Inc., founded in 2007 and based in Campbell, California, operates the world’s leading network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Initially known as Coulomb Technologies, the company rebranded in December 2012. ChargePoint offers a range of charging solutions, including public charging stations, consumer subscription plans, and cloud-based services that assist utility companies in managing electric demand. Its hardware products cater to various applications, including home, commercial, and fast-charging systems. The ChargePoint app enhances user experience by allowing consumers to locate, reserve, and monitor their charging sessions. Although it has a global presence with offices in Arizona, Germany, India, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, the majority of ChargePoint's revenue is generated in the United States.

AdaptiveBlue

Series D in 2012
AdaptiveBlue is the company that develops GetGlue, a leading social entertainment network. GetGlue users check-in while consuming entertainment to connect with friends, get personalized recommendations, and earn exclusive rewards from more than 25 top entertainment companies. AdaptiveBlue is based in New York and has 15 employees.

GetGlue

Venture Round in 2012
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Playerize

Series A in 2012
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Vidyo

Series D in 2011
Vidyo, Inc. specializes in high-definition video conferencing software that facilitates universal visual communication. Its suite of products includes VidyoDesktop, which allows users on Windows, Mac, and Linux to engage in video conferences from various locations, and VidyoWeb, a browser extension enabling conference participation from desktop and laptop computers. Additionally, VidyoRoom Solutions offer tailored in-office video conferencing experiences for hybrid teams, while VidyoMobile provides high-quality conferencing capabilities for mobile devices. VidyoSlate allows users to share and annotate content during conferences. The company serves diverse sectors including healthcare, education, government, and enterprise, emphasizing the importance of video communication in enhancing productivity and collaboration. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Hackensack, New Jersey, Vidyo has expanded its presence worldwide with offices in multiple countries. As of 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of Enghouse Systems Limited.

NGM Biopharmaceuticals

Series B in 2011
NGM Biopharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing innovative therapeutics for various diseases, including cardio-metabolic, liver, oncologic, and ophthalmic conditions. The company is advancing several product candidates, such as Aldafermin, currently in Phase 2b trials for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and NGM313, an antibody in Phase 1b trials aimed at treating type 2 diabetes and NASH. Other notable candidates include NGM395 for metabolic syndrome, NGM120 targeting cancer anorexia/cachexia syndrome, NGM217 to enhance insulin production in diabetes patients, and NGM621 for addressing dry age-related macular degeneration. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in South San Francisco, NGM Biopharmaceuticals is committed to leveraging insights from human clinical and genetic studies to develop transformative therapies, particularly focusing on the gastrointestinal endocrine system and its role in metabolic diseases. The company collaborates with Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp for research and product development initiatives.

CloudPay

Venture Round in 2011
CloudPay is a provider of managed global payroll services, offering a unified cloud-based platform designed for multinational organizations. Its solution delivers end-to-end payroll management, ensuring consistent and compliant payroll processing across over 130 countries in more than twenty-five languages. By standardizing payroll functions, CloudPay helps organizations enhance efficiency, streamline compliance, and gain better visibility into payroll performance and costs. The company leverages over twenty years of industry experience and has successfully served more than 2,500 multinational entities. CloudPay has been recognized for its innovative technology and service, receiving multiple awards, including accolades for Global Payroll Transformation and Payroll Software Product of the Year.

Dashlane

Series A in 2011
Dashlane Inc. is a software company specializing in password management and secure digital wallet solutions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Paris and Lisbon, Dashlane offers a range of features designed to simplify digital security for users and businesses alike. Its Password Manager enables users to import passwords from various browsers into a secure vault, while tools like Autofill streamline form completion and payment processes. Dashlane also provides enterprise solutions, such as Dashlane Business, which enhances password security and reduces the risks associated with unsecure password sharing. With over 19 million users and 22,000 businesses utilizing its services globally, Dashlane focuses on delivering a user-friendly interface combined with robust security measures, helping individuals and organizations effectively manage their digital identities and transactions.

PrecisionDemand

Series C in 2011
PrecisionDemand is a television media agency located in Seattle and New York, focused on enhancing the effectiveness of advertising through advanced analytics. The company specializes in targeting TV audiences with high precision, utilizing a technology platform that incorporates extensive demographic and behavioral data. PrecisionDemand's Buyometric targeting system allows clients to significantly reduce their cost-per-sale while accurately predicting sales volumes across various channels. In addition to its targeting capabilities, the company provides a suite of direct marketing services that includes tracking and analyzing marketing campaigns, customer interactions, and operational metrics. Their offerings include detailed dashboards and reports that measure campaign performance, conversion rates, and revenue, enabling clients to make informed decisions to optimize their media purchases. With a team of experts in media, technology, and data mining, PrecisionDemand aims to deliver value and improve marketing outcomes for its clients.

Enerkem

Private Equity Round in 2011
Enerkem Inc. is a cleantech company based in Montreal, Canada, specializing in the production of renewable biofuels and chemicals derived from waste materials. The company utilizes a proprietary thermochemical process to convert non-recyclable municipal solid waste into cellulosic ethanol and other renewable chemicals. Over a decade of research has validated Enerkem's technology, which addresses issues related to oil dependence and waste disposal. The company operates advanced facilities that support its business model of producing biofuels profitably from a diverse range of feedstocks. Enerkem is majority-owned by a mix of institutional and clean-technology investors, including various venture capital firms and industrial investors. With a workforce of approximately 170 employees across Canada and the United States, Enerkem is committed to transforming waste into sustainable energy solutions.

Nuventix

Venture Round in 2011
Nuventix, based in Austin, Texas, specializes in active thermal management solutions, particularly through its patented SynJet module. This innovative synthetic jet cooling technology generates turbulent pulses of air using an electromagnetic actuator to effectively manage heat removal. Initially successful in computer cooling applications, Nuventix has made significant strides in the LED cooling market, advancing it by two years ahead of industry analysts' estimates. This progress not only enhances cooling efficiency but also supports the development of general illumination designs that leverage the benefits of LED technology.

Inotek Pharmaceuticals

Series D in 2011
Inotek Pharmaceuticals is developing molecules with novel mechanisms of action to fulfill major unmet medical needs in significant diseases of the eye. Complete loss of vision or vision impairment currently affects 3.3 million people over the age of 40 in the United States, with the most common diseases including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, cataract and diabetic retinopathy. With the continued aging of the population, the National Eye Institute projects that this number will grow to 5.5 million people by the year 2020.

SARcode Bioscience

Series B in 2011
SARcode Bioscience is a private biopharmaceutical company based in San Francisco that focuses on developing a novel class of small molecule antagonists targeting lymphocyte function-associated antigen-1 (LFA-1). These antagonists are being developed as topical agents aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs in the fields of ophthalmology, dermatology, and other inflammatory diseases. By targeting LFA-1, SARcode aims to create innovative treatments that can improve patient outcomes in these areas.

QCoefficient

Series A in 2011
QCoefficient, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in enhancing the energy efficiency of commercial buildings through its proprietary software. The company's platform integrates building operations with energy markets by utilizing thermal mass, environmental data, and electric market prices. This approach allows building owners and managers to reduce HVAC energy use and expenses by up to 30 percent, while also improving electric generation efficiency and promoting sustainability. Additionally, QCoefficient converts commercial buildings into large-scale thermal energy storage, enabling utilities and grid operators to better manage energy supply and demand. By optimizing the performance of HVAC systems and implementing pre-cooling strategies, QCoefficient helps clients shift energy consumption to off-peak hours, thereby lowering costs and enhancing grid reliability. The company's solutions also support the integration of renewable energy sources, such as wind power, contributing to a more sustainable urban environment.

Clean Urban Energy

Series A in 2011
CUE is the first and only smart grid engine that integrates HVAC operations in buildings with grid operations and markets to simultaneously lower building and grid expenses. CUE’s software as a service (SaaS) application features an automated, scalable energy-optimization system designed to maximize comfort, reduce costs, extend equipment life, and support corporate sustainability goals.

Tapjoy

Series D in 2011
Tapjoy is a mobile app monetization and marketing platform that provides engagement and monetization services for advertisers and app developers. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a range of rewarded advertising solutions, including video and rich media ads, through its Maximum Impact Platform™. The Tapjoy SDK is integrated into over 15,000 mobile applications, enabling access to a monthly active user base of 520 million. Tapjoy's innovative Interplay™ ads have been shown to significantly enhance brand performance, as evidenced by a 2016 comScore™ study that reported a threefold increase in brand metrics. The company collaborates with Fortune 500 brands and top-grossing app developers, leveraging its mobile expertise to help clients acquire and monetize users effectively. With a global presence that includes more than a dozen offices, Tapjoy is positioned as a leader in the mobile advertising landscape.

SolarBridge Technologies

Series C in 2011
SolarBridge Technologies, originally founded as SmartSpark Energy Systems in 2004, specializes in microinverter and monitoring solutions for residential and small commercial solar power installations. The company pivoted to focus exclusively on the solar industry in 2009, leveraging power electronics technologies developed at the University of Illinois. With significant research and development facilities in Champaign, Illinois, and a corporate headquarters in Austin, Texas, SolarBridge aims to enhance the efficiency and reliability of solar energy systems. Their offerings include an energy management system that integrates a microinverter directly with photovoltaic modules, providing alternating current power to the grid. Additionally, SolarBridge provides a solar information module that gathers performance data from each microinverter, allowing system owners to analyze and monitor their solar installations remotely via the Internet. Through these innovations, SolarBridge Technologies seeks to lower the Levelized Cost of Energy for solar installations while improving overall energy production and simplifying installation processes.

Fixmo Carrier Services

Series B in 2011
Fixmo Carrier Services is a provider of end-to-end mobile device management software, specializing in solutions for enterprises, resellers, and device manufacturers. The company offers a software-as-a-service model that enables clients to manage deployed wireless devices across various platforms and carriers. Among its products is Perlego Backup, designed specifically for BlackBerry smartphones, which allows users to back up important data such as contacts, music, pictures, and videos. Additionally, Perlego Plus caters to corporate clients, providing functionalities to view and export backup data to social media, restore information to any supported smartphone, and securely wipe data from devices that are lost or stolen.

Fixmo

Series B in 2011
Fixmo Inc., founded in 2009 and headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, is a mobile risk management company specializing in solutions that help organizations address the risks associated with mobile device deployments. Fixmo's flagship product, Sentinel, enables enterprises and government agencies to maintain the integrity, compliance, and auditability of devices used by their mobile workforce. The company has advanced its technologies through a technology transfer agreement with the U.S. National Security Agency, enhancing its capabilities in managing mobile device risks. Additionally, Fixmo provides infrastructure management software designed to ensure device assurance, policy compliance, and auditing for enterprise mobile devices, supporting organizations in navigating the complexities of mobile risk management.

BrightVolt

Venture Round in 2011
BrightVolt, Inc. specializes in the design, development, and mass production of ultra-thin film batteries tailored for various Internet-connected devices, including medical patches, sensor labels, and power cards. The company also creates custom solid-state thin film batteries and power solutions specifically for clients' IoT applications, alongside its Flexion solid-state lithium polymer batteries and thin microelectronics. BrightVolt's patented technology enhances battery chemistry by improving stability and abuse tolerance, allowing for the manufacture of high-energy-density, safe, and reliable solid-state batteries. Based in Redmond, Washington, the company markets its products both domestically and internationally. Founded in 1998, BrightVolt was previously known as Solicore, Inc.

Everyday Health

Series G in 2011
Everyday Health is a digital media company specializing in health and wellness content. It operates websites, tablet apps, and mobile apps covering medical conditions, prevention, management, and healthy lifestyle topics. The company serves three primary audiences: consumers seeking daily health management tools and expert advice; healthcare professionals aiming to stay informed for better patient care; and marketers, payers, and providers looking to engage with consumers. Everyday Health's portfolio includes owned brands and partnerships with offline health content providers or experts, as well as managed advertising opportunities on behalf of partners.
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