Rise of the Rest

Rise of the Rest is a seed fund that focuses on investing in early-stage companies located in regions outside of major tech hubs like New York City, Silicon Valley, and Boston. Launched in 2014 as part of a broader initiative by Revolution, the fund aims to highlight and support emerging startup ecosystems in traditionally overlooked markets across the United States. By collaborating with regional leaders and co-investors, Rise of the Rest seeks to nurture the next generation of transformational companies. The fund typically makes initial investments of up to $1 million and is supported by a diverse group of prominent entrepreneurs and business leaders who believe that significant innovation is not limited to coastal areas.

Andy Cloyd

Venture Partner

Ayush Jain

Vice President

Jamie Rodota

Senior Director of Strategy

Aia Sarycheva

Senior Associate

Mahati Sridhar

Principal

Isabelle Styslinger

Associate

Past deals in Midwestern US

Rheaply

Funding Round in 2022
Rheaply, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that offers the Asset Exchange Manager (AxM), an online platform designed to facilitate the buying, selling, trading, donating, and renting of resources among organizations. Founded in 2016, Rheaply aims to enhance resource visibility and utilization, thereby promoting a circular economy. The platform connects a diverse range of users, including Fortune 500 companies, startups, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations, enabling them to create an internal or external marketplace for resource exchange. By effectively combining asset management capabilities with an online marketplace, Rheaply helps organizations minimize waste and improve their reuse outcomes.

FactoryFix

Series A in 2022
FactoryFix is a platform based in Chicago, Illinois, that connects manufacturing companies with a network of qualified skilled workers, including engineers, machinists, and maintenance technicians. Founded in 2015, FactoryFix offers a managed marketplace that streamlines the hiring process for full-time and part-time positions, as well as contract and temporary roles. The platform not only provides access to vetted labor resources but also includes tools for generating job listings, vetting candidates, and offering salary insights. By facilitating connections between manufacturers and skilled labor, FactoryFix enhances the efficiency of workforce management in the manufacturing sector.

FOXTROT

Series C in 2022
FOXTROT is a food and beverage delivery company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2013 by Mike LaVitola, Brian Jaffee, and Taylor Bloom. The company operates both grocery stores and a mobile app that allows customers to shop for a diverse range of products, including wine, spirits, fresh foods, snacks, and everyday essentials. FOXTROT offers a curated selection of items that can be delivered to customers' doors in under an hour. In addition to its Chicago location, FOXTROT has expanded its presence to Texas, enhancing its reach in the grocery and delivery market.

Plastomics

Series A in 2021
Plastomics Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Saint Louis, Missouri, that specializes in chloroplast genetic engineering to enhance crop performance. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on developing advanced crops through gene stacking and rapid breeding techniques, aimed at improving yield production and nutritional quality. Plastomics' technology platform allows for the precise insertion of beneficial traits into the chloroplasts of plant cells, which helps seed companies create more effective biotech crops. This innovative approach not only eliminates cross-pollination but also enables unique maternal inheritance, thereby reducing both breeding timelines and costs associated with bringing new products to market. Through its efforts, Plastomics addresses various challenges faced by the agricultural industry.

PetFriendly

Seed Round in 2021
Provider of subscription-based delivery services intended for vet-quality products. The company provides customized boxes containing EPA-approved pet quality flea and tick protection and food treat products at the doorstep regularly on a subscription basis, enabling pet owners to keep pets healthy and make them happy with affordable products, service, and convenience.

Class

Series B in 2021
Class is a provider of online learning solutions that focuses on enhancing remote education through its virtual classroom software. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to streamline the teaching and learning process, including features such as attendance tracking, assignment distribution, grading, and proctored exams. By integrating its software with platforms like Zoom, Class facilitates interactive and effective learning experiences for both teachers and students. The platform encompasses functionalities such as seating charts, ID verification, participation tracking, and performance management, enabling educators to optimize their classroom management and improve student engagement. Additionally, Class provides courses across various subject areas, including core, elective, and skills development, along with program implementation services to support educational institutions in their online teaching efforts.

SupplyHive

Seed Round in 2021
SupplyHive is a software platform designed to enhance supplier performance reviews for businesses. Founded by entrepreneur Mike Anguiano, the platform allows organizations to better understand and manage their suppliers by collecting and analyzing reviews and ratings. Utilizing artificial intelligence, SupplyHive continuously improves its performance metrics with each new review, helping businesses measure key performance indicators (KPIs), identify trends, and detect disparities. The software automates action plans through predictive analytics, enabling companies to streamline their supplier performance processes. This centralized and standardized approach fosters better partnerships and enhances overall efficiency in supplier management.

Full Reign

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Full Reign, founded in 2020 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, operates a recommendation platform focused on hair-care products. The company specializes in formulating sustainable hair care solutions tailored for wavy to curly hair types. By providing alternatives that simplify the hair routine, Full Reign aims to enhance the customer experience while minimizing environmental impact through its innovative packaging and refill processes. This approach not only reduces costs for consumers but also promotes responsible hair care practices.

FOXTROT

Series B in 2021
FOXTROT is a food and beverage delivery company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2013 by Mike LaVitola, Brian Jaffee, and Taylor Bloom. The company operates both grocery stores and a mobile app that allows customers to shop for a diverse range of products, including wine, spirits, fresh foods, snacks, and everyday essentials. FOXTROT offers a curated selection of items that can be delivered to customers' doors in under an hour. In addition to its Chicago location, FOXTROT has expanded its presence to Texas, enhancing its reach in the grocery and delivery market.

Rheaply

Series A in 2021
Rheaply, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that offers the Asset Exchange Manager (AxM), an online platform designed to facilitate the buying, selling, trading, donating, and renting of resources among organizations. Founded in 2016, Rheaply aims to enhance resource visibility and utilization, thereby promoting a circular economy. The platform connects a diverse range of users, including Fortune 500 companies, startups, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations, enabling them to create an internal or external marketplace for resource exchange. By effectively combining asset management capabilities with an online marketplace, Rheaply helps organizations minimize waste and improve their reuse outcomes.

SupplyHive

Seed Round in 2021
SupplyHive is a software platform designed to enhance supplier performance reviews for businesses. Founded by entrepreneur Mike Anguiano, the platform allows organizations to better understand and manage their suppliers by collecting and analyzing reviews and ratings. Utilizing artificial intelligence, SupplyHive continuously improves its performance metrics with each new review, helping businesses measure key performance indicators (KPIs), identify trends, and detect disparities. The software automates action plans through predictive analytics, enabling companies to streamline their supplier performance processes. This centralized and standardized approach fosters better partnerships and enhances overall efficiency in supplier management.

AirDeck

Seed Round in 2020
AirDeck, Inc. operates an online platform that enables users to create narrated presentations and documents for on-demand viewing. Founded in 2019 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, the platform allows for personalization and sharing of content, making it suitable for various applications such as sales demonstrations, educational materials, webinars, and employee onboarding. Users can record individual slides, upload audio and video, and access viewer analytics to enhance engagement. Additionally, the platform supports secure document sharing and real-time chat features, facilitating effective communication and follow-up in professional settings.

Dimension Inx

Venture Round in 2020
Dimension Inx Corp. is a Chicago-based company specializing in the design and development of advanced biomaterials and 3D-printed implants for medical applications. Established in 2016, the company focuses on creating innovative solutions that address human disease and tissue regeneration. Its product offerings include Hyperelastic Bone, a 3D printable material intended for bone regeneration, and Fluffy-X, a solution designed for soft tissue regeneration. Dimension Inx also provides 3D printable elastomers and bioactive ceramics, as well as commercial medical devices. By leveraging additive manufacturing and bio-fabrication processes, the company aims to enhance the versatility, manufacturability, and affordability of regenerative medical products, ultimately enabling clinicians to improve patient outcomes and reduce dependence on organ transplantation.

ClassEDU

Seed Round in 2020
ClassEDU, Inc. is a developer of educational software focused on enhancing virtual learning environments. Founded in 2020 and based in Washington, D.C., the company offers its flagship platform, Class for Zoom, which equips educators with various tools for real-time teaching and assessment. This platform includes features such as live assignments, quizzes, attendance tracking, identity verification, and a virtual desk view. Class for Zoom also supports one-on-one interactions between teachers and students through tools like participation tracking and a comprehensive grade book. By integrating these functionalities, ClassEDU aims to improve the online educational experience for both instructors and learners.

Branch

Series A in 2020
Branch Financial, Inc. is an insurance agency based in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 2017 by Steve Lekas and Joe Emison. The company specializes in home and auto insurance, offering a range of products including renters and umbrella insurance, which can be added to auto policies. Utilizing advanced technology, Branch streamlines the process of bundling home and auto insurance online, aiming to enhance accessibility and affordability for its customers. By leveraging community resources, Branch seeks to transform the insurance landscape, making it easier for individuals to obtain necessary coverage.

Dispatch

Series B in 2020
Dispatch is a technology that enables businesses to order a courier directly from the driver - bypassing traditional expenses that minimize company profits and reduce driver pay. The company targets companies that need to deliver products like auto parts, construction materials, paint, and HVAC components to customer sites. Dispatch’s tech lets suppliers orchestrate deliveries without owning a fleet of vehicles or employing drivers. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota.

BasicBlock

Seed Round in 2020
BasicBlock, Inc. develops a software application that facilitates transactions for the trucking industry. It offers BasicBlock that helps truck drivers receive payment for services and costs by streamlining the collection of paperwork for invoices. The company’s BasicBlock mobile application to scan documents; enter the order number or trip number to associate documents with specific loads; label documents; and view documents and edit labels from the home office. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Omaha, Nebraska.

Bridge Money

Seed Round in 2020
Bridge is a developer of a banking platform used to help achieve financial freedom. It aims to provide a path towards upward financial mobility for the millions of people left behind by the traditional banking system. It was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

FactoryFix

Venture Round in 2020
FactoryFix is a platform based in Chicago, Illinois, that connects manufacturing companies with a network of qualified skilled workers, including engineers, machinists, and maintenance technicians. Founded in 2015, FactoryFix offers a managed marketplace that streamlines the hiring process for full-time and part-time positions, as well as contract and temporary roles. The platform not only provides access to vetted labor resources but also includes tools for generating job listings, vetting candidates, and offering salary insights. By facilitating connections between manufacturers and skilled labor, FactoryFix enhances the efficiency of workforce management in the manufacturing sector.

PartySlate

Venture Round in 2020
PartySlate, Inc. operates a website for event professionals worldwide. Its platform enables users to browse, search, and save event ideas for weddings, fundraisers, mitzvahs, birthdays, milestones, holidays, corporate events, etc. posted by event professionals; and provides images from decor companies, event planners, caterers, photographers, venues, entertainers, and more. The company also connects users with event professionals. PartySlate, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

FOXTROT

Series A in 2020
FOXTROT is a food and beverage delivery company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2013 by Mike LaVitola, Brian Jaffee, and Taylor Bloom. The company operates both grocery stores and a mobile app that allows customers to shop for a diverse range of products, including wine, spirits, fresh foods, snacks, and everyday essentials. FOXTROT offers a curated selection of items that can be delivered to customers' doors in under an hour. In addition to its Chicago location, FOXTROT has expanded its presence to Texas, enhancing its reach in the grocery and delivery market.

Ripple Science

Venture Round in 2020
Ripple Science Corporation, founded in 2016 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, specializes in developing web-based software aimed at improving the recruitment and management of participants in clinical, translational, and social science studies. The company's flagship product, Ripple SaaS, integrates sales and marketing automation tools specifically for participant recruitment, allowing research investigators to engage more participants efficiently. This software supports various functions, including study dashboard management, recruitment campaign oversight, and participant tracking—both potential and enrolled. Ripple Science's solutions cater to academic investigators, clinical trial sites, and contract research organizations, and the software is currently utilized by over 75 academic and research institutions globally, enhancing communication and collaboration throughout the clinical trial process.

Kenzie Academy

Series A in 2019
Kenzie Academy, Inc., doing business as Kenzie Academy, owns and operates a software engineering apprenticeship school. The company designs programs that provide training, networking, and experience to help students. It organizes coding bootcamps, project based learning, and offers online courses. The company also offers job placements upon course completion. Kenzie Academy, Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Zylo

Series B in 2019
Zylo, Inc. operates a software-as-a-service (SaaS) management platform that helps enterprises and technology brands manage their cloud-based applications effectively. Founded in 2015 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Zylo's platform provides users with visibility into their SaaS applications, usage, and expenditures. It enables organizations to discover all applications, manage licenses, and build renewal calendars, while also facilitating IT collaboration and cost containment. By offering insights into hidden employee spending and SaaS utilization, Zylo empowers clients to optimize their SaaS investments, manage contract renewals, and gather specific feedback, ultimately unlocking the full potential of their SaaS portfolios.

75F

Series A in 2019
75F is a U.S.-based building intelligence company making smart building automation affordable and easy to deploy. 75F leverages IoT, Cloud Computing and Machine Learning for data-driven, proactive building intelligence and controls for HVAC, lighting and energy optimization. 75F's mission is to improve occupant productivity through enhanced comfort and indoor air quality – while saving energy and the environment. 75F is currently headquartered in Burnsville, Minnesota.

Pops Diabetes Care

Series A in 2019
Pops Diabetes Care, Inc. is a company dedicated to developing glucose monitoring devices and a virtual healthcare platform aimed at assisting individuals in self-managing diabetes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Stillwater, Minnesota, the company focuses on consumer-centric sensors that have demonstrated effectiveness in reducing glucose levels. This innovative approach not only enhances diabetes management but also provides significant cost savings, with users potentially saving over $2,000 annually. Through its commitment to improving diabetes care, Pops Diabetes Care is positioned to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those living with this chronic condition.

Mozaic

Venture Round in 2019
Mozaic operates an online workflow automation platform designed specifically for the music industry. It offers a suite of tools including Jammber Bridge, a web-based project management platform that facilitates cloud file sharing, session scheduling, product management, and contact management. Additionally, Jammber Muse allows users to share voice memos and lyrics, while Jammber Splits captures song splits in real time. The company also provides nStudio, which helps studio managers capture critical metadata during recording sessions. By digitizing payment and paperwork processes, Mozaic addresses inefficiencies that have historically led to lost payments and credits in the music business. Its technology-enabled SaaS offerings streamline project management and payment tools, thereby enhancing workflow efficiency. Furthermore, the data generated from these services supports a talent search portal that connects independent talent providers with new revenue-generating opportunities. Mozaic emphasizes the importance of maintaining a focus on artistry while keeping all relevant metadata organized in a single, accessible location.

Anvl

Seed Round in 2019
Anvl, Inc. specializes in workforce-first safety software solutions, aiming to modernize traditional paper-based processes and checklists through digital workflows and real-time data analysis. Founded in 2018 and based in Fishers, Indiana, the company offers a mobile application that enhances worker engagement and operational efficiency by providing immediate guidance via smart, dynamic workflows. This flexible platform supports various safety, quality, and operational processes with its configurable interface, allowing for tailored content and alerts. Anvl's application collects real-time data, issuing notifications to both frontline workers and management for proactive interventions. Leaders gain access to a live data feed, real-time alerts, and remote monitoring of workflows, while dashboards and customizable reports provide actionable insights to promote continuous improvement and foster a positive organizational culture.

Vēmos

Seed Round in 2019
BookBottles makes the entire bottle service experience seamless – for you and your clients. Our premier service enables you to easily manage table inventory, guest lists, client profiles and transactions to ensure your staff knows every client on a personal basis. Now that’s VIP service. We saw an opportunity – nightclubs worldwide were not maximizing their full profit potential. Why? It all comes down to logistics. Many clubs do not store guest profiles efficiently, making it laborious to identify high-profile guests at the door and serve them with the VIP status they deserve. What's more is staff is not equipped with the technology necessary to provide seamless VIP service. This translates to lost opportunities and revenue. And thus, BookBottles was created. We make the entire bottle service experience seamless – for you and your clients. Our premier service enables you to easily manage table inventory, guest lists, client profiles and transactions to ensure your staff knows every client on a personal basis. Now that's VIP service.

Understory

Series B in 2019
Understory, Inc. provides real time datasets and graphical views of the movement and intensity of weather events. It builds, installs, maintains, and harvests data networks in Kansas City and northeast Dallas. The company offers precision hail, hail forensic, and precision wind reports for advanced property level analytics; and weather verification reports that include precipitation date, precipitation event, ice dam conditions, and wind event reports. It serves insurance companies, and property owners and managers; and students and staff at degree-granting institutions, including high schools, undergraduate colleges and universities, and post-graduate degree programs. Understory, Inc. was formerly known as Winstruments, Inc. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Madison, Wisconsin.

Mobikit

Seed Round in 2019
Mobikit, Inc. is a software company based in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 2018. It specializes in developing a cloud-based data infrastructure and analytics platform tailored for the automotive and transportation sectors. The platform enables automakers, insurance providers, and other related enterprises to harmonize, analyze, and integrate data from connected vehicles into their business operations. By providing essential tools for data scientists, software developers, and product managers, Mobikit empowers clients to build and maintain data-intensive services and vehicle-based enterprise applications, allowing them to concentrate on product development and enhancing consumer experiences.

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.

Sweet

Seed Round in 2019
Sweet is a service designed to help individuals reduce their mobile phone bills without compromising on coverage quality. The company identifies instances where users are overpaying for wireless services, with customers saving an average of over $300 annually. The sign-up process is quick and straightforward, allowing users to engage with the service in just seconds. Sweet manages interactions with mobile carriers on behalf of its customers, minimizing the effort required on their part. The company prioritizes user privacy and security, employing advanced encryption technology to protect personal information. Offering nationwide coverage, Sweet collaborates with major carriers to ensure reliable service and fast connection speeds. The company is supported by experienced entrepreneurs from reputable organizations, enhancing its credibility and operational capacity.

PartySlate

Seed Round in 2019
PartySlate, Inc. operates a website for event professionals worldwide. Its platform enables users to browse, search, and save event ideas for weddings, fundraisers, mitzvahs, birthdays, milestones, holidays, corporate events, etc. posted by event professionals; and provides images from decor companies, event planners, caterers, photographers, venues, entertainers, and more. The company also connects users with event professionals. PartySlate, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Inscope Medical Solutions

Funding Round in 2018
Inscope Medical Solutions, Inc. specializes in the development of innovative disposable video laryngoscopes designed to enhance the intubation process. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Jeffersonville, Indiana, the company offers a device that provides a clear view of a patient’s airway while facilitating the removal of secretions through integrated suction. This ergonomic laryngoscope allows for one-handed operation, enabling clinicians to focus on the precise placement of endotracheal tubes. By making video laryngoscopy accessible in various medical settings, including operating rooms, intensive care units, and emergency departments, Inscope Medical Solutions aims to improve the speed and safety of this critical procedure. Its technology includes a wireless video module that streams live visuals to a tablet, thereby enhancing the clinician's ability to visualize the airway during intubation.

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.

SpellBound

Seed Round in 2018
SpellBound uses augmented reality to get patients to cooperate with medical treatment to reduce risks for patients and costs for hospitals. The company is used in top hospitals in the country to manage pain and anxiety and to engage with physical rehabilitation. They transform distraction therapy tools, patient education materials, and hospital spaces into 3D interactive digital experiences. SpellBound works with the iOS and Android devices that are already used by hospital therapists and families to bring books, spaces, and printed materials to 3D life. It was founded in 2015 and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States.

SpellBound

Seed Round in 2018
SpellBound uses augmented reality to get patients to cooperate with medical treatment to reduce risks for patients and costs for hospitals. The company is used in top hospitals in the country to manage pain and anxiety and to engage with physical rehabilitation. They transform distraction therapy tools, patient education materials, and hospital spaces into 3D interactive digital experiences. SpellBound works with the iOS and Android devices that are already used by hospital therapists and families to bring books, spaces, and printed materials to 3D life. It was founded in 2015 and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States.

ATLAS Space Operations

Series A in 2018
ATLAS Space Operations, Inc. develops a software platform for users to gather information from space for use on the ground. The company offers ATLAS Freedom Software Platform, a cloud-based, software-only space management and control system that allows users to gather information from space for use on the ground. It offers features, such as software centric, cloud processing, flex scheduling, data movers, co-opt antennas, AWS services, and operates a cloud data center. It also provides communications services for space. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan.

Summersalt

Series A in 2018
Summersalt, LLC is a women's apparel brand established in 2017 and based in Clayton, Missouri. The company specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling eco-friendly swimwear, activewear, loungewear, travel wear, and sleepwear, all while maintaining an affordable price point. Summersalt's swimwear is crafted from recycled materials and is designed to provide comfort and functionality, including features like chlorine resistance and protection against sand and sweat. The brand is known for its modern and sophisticated styles, backed by extensive data-driven research from millions of measurements collected from thousands of women to ensure an impeccable fit. Summersalt has quickly gained recognition in the fashion industry, attracting a diverse customer base, including influencers and celebrities, and receiving accolades from prominent publications such as ELLE and Vogue. The products are primarily sold online, making them accessible to a wide audience.

The Minte

Seed Round in 2018
The Minte, based in Chicago, Illinois, provides hotel-style housekeeping services primarily for high-rise apartment residents. Established in 2017, the company employs a building-centric staffing model to ensure consistent and reliable cleaning. Its offerings include a range of cleaning tasks such as sweeping and spot cleaning floors, wiping countertops, loading dishwashers, decluttering rooms, and refreshing bathrooms. Residents can easily book services through a mobile app or by using a convenient button located outside their door, allowing for a seamless experience in maintaining their living spaces.

Understory

Series A in 2018
Understory, Inc. provides real time datasets and graphical views of the movement and intensity of weather events. It builds, installs, maintains, and harvests data networks in Kansas City and northeast Dallas. The company offers precision hail, hail forensic, and precision wind reports for advanced property level analytics; and weather verification reports that include precipitation date, precipitation event, ice dam conditions, and wind event reports. It serves insurance companies, and property owners and managers; and students and staff at degree-granting institutions, including high schools, undergraduate colleges and universities, and post-graduate degree programs. Understory, Inc. was formerly known as Winstruments, Inc. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Madison, Wisconsin.

Aatmunn

Series A in 2018
Guardhat is a multi-product, feature-packed intelligent safety system that integrates cutting edge wearable technology and advanced proprietary software. It is equipped to detect, alert and help prevent hazardous industrial work-related incidents. It is designed to collect and analyze data to support and improve industrial worker safety programs.

SafeWire

Seed Round in 2018
SafeChain Financial, LLC, established in 2016 and headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, specializes in developing software aimed at preventing fraud in property transactions. The company serves title service offices, mortgage bankers, and realtors, offering a comprehensive suite of features designed to enhance transaction security and efficiency. Its solutions focus on reducing closing times, mitigating fraudulent liabilities, and minimizing the need for manual due diligence. Key functionalities include client identity verification, ownership verification of bank accounts, and secure wire transactions. SafeChain leverages blockchain technology to enhance the integrity and reliability of property transactions, promoting a seamless experience for all parties involved.

Structural

Venture Round in 2018
Structural, Inc. is a company that offers a platform designed to enhance access to employee data, facilitating improved communication and collaboration within organizations. Founded in 2015 and based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Structural develops software that creates comprehensive profiles in an all-in-one people directory, allowing organizations to connect their talent to internal opportunities more efficiently. The platform consolidates demographic information from various systems, such as HRIS, payroll, and performance management, providing a centralized view of employees. This enables companies to identify the right individuals for projects, optimize employee engagement through insights into personality and profile data, and foster meaningful connections across teams.

DemandJump

Series A in 2018
DemandJump Inc. operates a marketing intelligence software platform that provides valuable insights for marketers by leveraging both online and offline data. The platform encompasses tools such as Traffic Cloud, which analyzes traffic networks and user flows to determine effective sources, influencers, and content that drive qualified traffic and revenue for brands. Additionally, the company offers Account-Based Attribution, allowing marketing and sales teams to assess the revenue impact of various touchpoints. Founded in 2015 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, DemandJump aims to uncover new growth opportunities and enhance customer acquisition by utilizing artificial intelligence to provide a comprehensive view of competitive digital data and market behavior. This approach enables marketers to make informed decisions, optimize their marketing spend, and ultimately increase revenue.

120Water

Venture Round in 2018
120WaterAudit is the leading enterprise software and kit platform company that helps government agencies, public water systems and facilities manage and execute water and infrastructure programs. Visit 120WaterAudit.com to learn how their software and point of use solutions help Government Agencies, Public Water Systems and Facilities manage drinking water programs that comply with federal and state regulations.

Summersalt

Seed Round in 2018
Summersalt, LLC is a women's apparel brand established in 2017 and based in Clayton, Missouri. The company specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling eco-friendly swimwear, activewear, loungewear, travel wear, and sleepwear, all while maintaining an affordable price point. Summersalt's swimwear is crafted from recycled materials and is designed to provide comfort and functionality, including features like chlorine resistance and protection against sand and sweat. The brand is known for its modern and sophisticated styles, backed by extensive data-driven research from millions of measurements collected from thousands of women to ensure an impeccable fit. Summersalt has quickly gained recognition in the fashion industry, attracting a diverse customer base, including influencers and celebrities, and receiving accolades from prominent publications such as ELLE and Vogue. The products are primarily sold online, making them accessible to a wide audience.

FOXTROT

Series A in 2018
FOXTROT is a food and beverage delivery company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2013 by Mike LaVitola, Brian Jaffee, and Taylor Bloom. The company operates both grocery stores and a mobile app that allows customers to shop for a diverse range of products, including wine, spirits, fresh foods, snacks, and everyday essentials. FOXTROT offers a curated selection of items that can be delivered to customers' doors in under an hour. In addition to its Chicago location, FOXTROT has expanded its presence to Texas, enhancing its reach in the grocery and delivery market.

Zylo

Venture Round in 2018
Zylo, Inc. operates a software-as-a-service (SaaS) management platform that helps enterprises and technology brands manage their cloud-based applications effectively. Founded in 2015 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Zylo's platform provides users with visibility into their SaaS applications, usage, and expenditures. It enables organizations to discover all applications, manage licenses, and build renewal calendars, while also facilitating IT collaboration and cost containment. By offering insights into hidden employee spending and SaaS utilization, Zylo empowers clients to optimize their SaaS investments, manage contract renewals, and gather specific feedback, ultimately unlocking the full potential of their SaaS portfolios.

Losant

Series A in 2018
Losant IoT, Inc. operates an Internet-of-Things (IoT) developer platform that facilitates the management, collection, and visualization of real-time data from connected devices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the platform enables users to track equipment, manage fleets, prevent theft, maintain inventory, and monitor shipments in real-time. Losant also offers a range of developer kits, such as sensor kits and bundled hardware and software solutions, to assist makers in creating IoT products. Additionally, the company provides the Losant Go mobile application, which allows users to activate workflows through their mobile devices. Losant supports various applications, including asset tracking, connected products, home healthcare, logistics, smart cities, and smart retail, making it a versatile tool for organizations seeking to leverage IoT technology.

Losant

Series A in 2018
Losant IoT, Inc. operates an Internet-of-Things (IoT) developer platform that facilitates the management, collection, and visualization of real-time data from connected devices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the platform enables users to track equipment, manage fleets, prevent theft, maintain inventory, and monitor shipments in real-time. Losant also offers a range of developer kits, such as sensor kits and bundled hardware and software solutions, to assist makers in creating IoT products. Additionally, the company provides the Losant Go mobile application, which allows users to activate workflows through their mobile devices. Losant supports various applications, including asset tracking, connected products, home healthcare, logistics, smart cities, and smart retail, making it a versatile tool for organizations seeking to leverage IoT technology.

Seeva

Seed Round in 2018
SEEVA Technologies, Inc. is an automotive engineering startup based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, established in 2017. The company specializes in manufacturing visibility systems that enhance the perception capabilities of both commercial and passenger vehicles. Its innovative solutions utilize a combination of heat and washer fluid to effectively clear away snow, ice, mud, sand, dirt, and bugs from critical vehicle components, such as windshields, LED headlamps, tail lamps, cameras, and sensors. By addressing real-world challenges faced by advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles, SEEVA Technologies aims to improve automotive safety and performance, ensuring these systems function optimally under various environmental conditions.

LifeLoop

Venture Round in 2018
LifeLoop, LLC is a company that specializes in developing a lifestyle management and resident engagement application tailored for senior living communities. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, LifeLoop's platform facilitates communication among families, residents, and staff, enhancing the overall living experience for seniors. The application offers features for scheduling and tracking resident engagement, which helps communities reduce staff turnover, monitor changes in residents' conditions, and communicate effectively with family members. By focusing on the unique needs of each resident, LifeLoop aims to foster a connected and supportive environment that promotes the well-being of seniors.

Sahi Cosmetics

Venture Round in 2018
SAHI Cosmetics provides luxury makeup that is custom-designed for women of medium skin tones who are underserved by the current cosmetics industry-namely, women of Arabic, Indian, Pakistani, Mediterranean and Hispanic descent. Their team's collective experience in materials science engineering and makeup artistry led us to develop luxurious products that match and complement their target complexion range.

Pear Deck

Seed Round in 2018
Pear Deck, Inc. is a software company focused on enhancing the educational experience through interactive learning solutions. Established in 2014 and based in Iowa City, Iowa, Pear Deck enables teachers to create engaging presentations that are displayed simultaneously on projectors and student devices. This platform allows educators to build interactive slides that prompt student responses, which are then visualized in real-time on the teacher's dashboard. By facilitating immediate feedback and collective discussions, Pear Deck fosters active participation and helps educators assess student understanding effectively. The company operates as a subsidiary of Liminex, Inc. since November 2020, continuing to support schools in optimizing their 1:1 educational programs.

StockX

Seed Round in 2018
StockX operates a live bid/ask marketplace for buying and selling limited edition and high demand sneakers. Its marketplace enables users to anonymously buy and sell limited edition consumer products with stock market-like visibility. StockX’s platform allows users to create their own personalized sneaker portfolio by uploading their current collection and compare and contrast their sneaker collection to other users on the platform. The company was founded in March 2015, with its headquarters in Detroit in Michigan.

Dispatch

Venture Round in 2018
Dispatch is a technology that enables businesses to order a courier directly from the driver - bypassing traditional expenses that minimize company profits and reduce driver pay. The company targets companies that need to deliver products like auto parts, construction materials, paint, and HVAC components to customer sites. Dispatch’s tech lets suppliers orchestrate deliveries without owning a fleet of vehicles or employing drivers. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Ethex

Venture Round in 2018
Ethex Software Inc. operates a decentralized exchange platform that facilitates wallet-to-wallet trading of Useful Tokens, as well as the sending and receiving of Ethereum and any ERC20 tokens. Established in 2017 and based in Columbus, Ohio, Ethex aims to enhance user participation in the global economy by streamlining transactions. The platform allows users to trade directly between makers, who create initial offers on the blockchain, and takers, who accept these offers, eliminating the need for waiting periods, withdrawals, and additional steps often associated with digital asset transactions.

Codeverse

Venture Round in 2018
Developer of an education technology platform designed to teach children coding. The company's interactive coding school and educational tech platform provides a self-guided curriculum and has a kid-friendly programming language built with intuitive tools to make learning code approachable, fun, and rewarding, enabling kids to learn the art of coding through one on one interaction.

SafeWire

Seed Round in 2017
SafeChain Financial, LLC, established in 2016 and headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, specializes in developing software aimed at preventing fraud in property transactions. The company serves title service offices, mortgage bankers, and realtors, offering a comprehensive suite of features designed to enhance transaction security and efficiency. Its solutions focus on reducing closing times, mitigating fraudulent liabilities, and minimizing the need for manual due diligence. Key functionalities include client identity verification, ownership verification of bank accounts, and secure wire transactions. SafeChain leverages blockchain technology to enhance the integrity and reliability of property transactions, promoting a seamless experience for all parties involved.

Waymark (formerly Stik)

Seed Round in 2017
Operator of a video template platform intended to create customized videos at scale. The company's platform offers video templates for a range of industries and also provides customized templates that are certified by various social media platforms for performance, enabling businesses to create commercials for channels, networks, and OTT platforms efficiently.

Kidizen

Seed Round in 2017
Kidizen, Inc. operates a resale marketplace tailored for parents to buy and sell pre-loved clothing, gear, toys, and accessories for children in the United States. The platform fosters a community where parents can create storefronts, connect with each other, and share experiences related to parenting and style. Users can access an iOS and Android application that allows them to engage, buy, and sell a variety of children's brands while expressing their individual tastes. Kidizen offers products for girls, boys, toddlers, and babies, ensuring a curated selection in an environmentally friendly setting. Founded in 2010 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company was previously known as Itizen, LLC before rebranding in 2014.

Decide

Seed Round in 2017
Decide operates an interest-based social platform that caters to various topics, including gaming, music, and politics. The company provides native advertising solutions that allow brands to effectively engage with their target audiences. It offers tools for audience development, such as polls, contests, quizzes, and feedback mechanisms, enabling publishers to activate user engagement through customizable actions like newsletter subscriptions and social media follows. Additionally, Decide assists in campaign planning, content creation, and performance optimization, while allowing real-time measurement of results. The platform leverages an in-house artificial intelligence, known as Neo, which utilizes machine learning to analyze vast amounts of data and make informed advertising decisions. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, with an additional office in New York, Decide aims to enhance the advertising experience by connecting advertisers with relevant publishers and users.

LaneHub

Seed Round in 2017
The social network for transportation - connecting you with the right companies to find complementary freight lanes and build long-term partnerships. Lanehub automatically identifies and connects companies with complementary freight lanes to find efficiencies and save on shipping expenses. ​

Aatmunn

Venture Round in 2017
Guardhat is a multi-product, feature-packed intelligent safety system that integrates cutting edge wearable technology and advanced proprietary software. It is equipped to detect, alert and help prevent hazardous industrial work-related incidents. It is designed to collect and analyze data to support and improve industrial worker safety programs.

Peanut Butter

Convertible Note in 2017
Peanut Butter, Inc. operates an online platform designed to assist companies in creating, managing, and tracking loan repayment plans, with a particular focus on student loan assistance programs. By providing benefits administration services, the company enables organizations to attract and retain millennial employees through student loan benefits. Peanut Butter offers tools for managing employee student loans, including the creation of supplemental payment plans, enrollment facilitation, loan verification, payment coordination, and detailed reporting. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Peanut Butter aims to enhance employee engagement among college-educated talent through its innovative financial solutions.

LifeLoop

Seed Round in 2016
LifeLoop, LLC is a company that specializes in developing a lifestyle management and resident engagement application tailored for senior living communities. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, LifeLoop's platform facilitates communication among families, residents, and staff, enhancing the overall living experience for seniors. The application offers features for scheduling and tracking resident engagement, which helps communities reduce staff turnover, monitor changes in residents' conditions, and communicate effectively with family members. By focusing on the unique needs of each resident, LifeLoop aims to foster a connected and supportive environment that promotes the well-being of seniors.
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