Rise of the Rest

Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund is an outgrowth of Revolution’s Rise of the Rest platform, a national initiative launched in 2014 to spotlight emerging startup hubs. Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund invests in seed- and early-stage companies located outside of New York City, Silicon Valley, and Boston. By partnering with regional ecosystem leaders and co-investors, Rise of the Rest is helping to build and scale the next wave of transformational companies. The Rise of the Rest Seed Funds are backed by a group of iconic entrepreneurs and business leaders committed to the vision that the next great startups will be located outside of the coastal tech hubs.

Andy Cloyd

Vice President

Jamie Rodota

Senior Director of Strategy

Mahati Sridhar

Vice President

Past deals in Midwestern US

Rheaply

Funding Round in 2022
Rheaply, Inc. is a Chicago-based company founded in 2016 that offers an online platform called Asset Exchange Manager (AxM). This platform allows organizations to buy, sell, trade, donate, and rent resources, facilitating better visibility and utilization of assets. Rheaply connects a diverse array of users, including Fortune 500 companies, startups, school systems, and nonprofit organizations, enabling them to create a marketplace for resource exchange both internally and externally. The company aims to enhance resource management and promote sustainability through its innovative asset management solutions.

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 grocery store and food delivery service based in Chicago, Illinois, with additional locations in Texas. Founded in 2013, it offers a curated selection of products, including wine, spirits, groceries, snacks, ice cream, and everyday essentials. Customers can shop through Foxtrot's mobile app or website, with the convenience of delivery typically within an hour. The company emphasizes a blend of quality products and efficient service, catering to the needs of modern consumers looking for both convenience and a diverse range of offerings.

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.

Class.com

Series B in 2021
Class.com specializes in online learning solutions, offering a range of courses that include core subjects, electives, and skills development. The company also provides program implementation services to enhance the educational experience. A key feature of Class.com is its integration with Zoom, allowing educators to utilize Class software within the Zoom Meetings platform. This integration facilitates various educational activities such as taking attendance, distributing assignments, administering quizzes or tests, grading, proctoring exams, and engaging in one-on-one discussions with students. Through these offerings, Class.com aims to support and improve the online teaching and learning process.

SupplyHive

Seed Round in 2021
SupplyHive is Supplier Performance Review Software. By enabling easy input of reviews, and employing artificial intelligence, the entire SupplyHive now elevates, every time a review or rating is posted - or accessed. SupplyHive was founded by Mike Anguiano, a serial entrepreneur who worked with a few key influencers across procurement, investors, leadership, and well-known suppliers.

Full Reign

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Full Reign is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in a recommendation platform for hair-care products. The platform aims to enhance consumer experience by providing tailored product suggestions based on individual needs and preferences. By leveraging technology, Full Reign seeks to streamline the process of finding suitable hair-care solutions, making it easier for users to navigate the vast array of available products in the market.

Foxtrot

Series B in 2021
Foxtrot is a grocery store and food delivery service based in Chicago, Illinois, with additional locations in Texas. Founded in 2013, it offers a curated selection of products, including wine, spirits, groceries, snacks, ice cream, and everyday essentials. Customers can shop through Foxtrot's mobile app or website, with the convenience of delivery typically within an hour. The company emphasizes a blend of quality products and efficient service, catering to the needs of modern consumers looking for both convenience and a diverse range of offerings.

Rheaply

Series A in 2021
Rheaply, Inc. is a Chicago-based company founded in 2016 that offers an online platform called Asset Exchange Manager (AxM). This platform allows organizations to buy, sell, trade, donate, and rent resources, facilitating better visibility and utilization of assets. Rheaply connects a diverse array of users, including Fortune 500 companies, startups, school systems, and nonprofit organizations, enabling them to create a marketplace for resource exchange both internally and externally. The company aims to enhance resource management and promote sustainability through its innovative asset management solutions.

SupplyHive

Seed Round in 2021
SupplyHive is Supplier Performance Review Software. By enabling easy input of reviews, and employing artificial intelligence, the entire SupplyHive now elevates, every time a review or rating is posted - or accessed. SupplyHive was founded by Mike Anguiano, a serial entrepreneur who worked with a few key influencers across procurement, investors, leadership, and well-known suppliers.

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. designs and develops three dimensional (3D) printable material and 3D painted objects for research and commercial applications in the United States. The company provides products, such as Hyperelastic bone, 3D printable elastomeric and bioactive ceramic for bone regeneration; 3D graphene and graphite; fluffy-x, a solution for ultra-porous, mechanically elastic, soft tissue regeneration; tissue papers; and commercial medical devices. Dimension Inx Corp. was founded in 2016 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Class.com

Seed Round in 2020
Class.com specializes in online learning solutions, offering a range of courses that include core subjects, electives, and skills development. The company also provides program implementation services to enhance the educational experience. A key feature of Class.com is its integration with Zoom, allowing educators to utilize Class software within the Zoom Meetings platform. This integration facilitates various educational activities such as taking attendance, distributing assignments, administering quizzes or tests, grading, proctoring exams, and engaging in one-on-one discussions with students. Through these offerings, Class.com aims to support and improve the online teaching and learning process.

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 grocery store and food delivery service based in Chicago, Illinois, with additional locations in Texas. Founded in 2013, it offers a curated selection of products, including wine, spirits, groceries, snacks, ice cream, and everyday essentials. Customers can shop through Foxtrot's mobile app or website, with the convenience of delivery typically within an hour. The company emphasizes a blend of quality products and efficient service, catering to the needs of modern consumers looking for both convenience and a diverse range of offerings.

Ripple Science

Venture Round in 2020
Ripple Science Corporation develops a web-based software for health sciences that facilitates the recruitment and management of participants in clinical, translational, and social science studies. The company’s software is used for study dashboard, recruitment campaign management, potential participant tracking, enrolled participant tracking, and task management. It offers solutions for academic investigators, clinical trial sites, and CROs. Ripple Science Corporation was founded in 2016 and is based in is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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 aimed at helping enterprises and technology brands optimize their cloud-based applications. Founded in 2015 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Zylo's platform enables organizations to discover all applications, manage licenses, and build renewal calendars. It provides visibility into SaaS application usage and spending, allowing clients to understand hidden employee expenditures and manage contract renewals effectively. By capturing insights and feedback on SaaS utilization, Zylo assists companies in optimizing their SaaS investments, thereby driving cost containment and enhancing IT collaboration. Formerly known as ProKure, Inc., Zylo continues to focus on empowering organizations to unlock the full potential of their SaaS solutions.

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. develops and offers workforce-first safety software solutions. It replaces outdated paper processes and checklists with digital workflows, data analysis and real-time communication. The company’s workflow engine evaluates real-time data and enables companies manage risk at the point where work occurs. Its real-time safety supervision drives behavioral change and builds a culture that delivers results. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Fishers, Indiana.

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.

Mobikit

Seed Round in 2019
Mobikit, Inc. is a software company based in Columbus, Ohio, that specializes in data infrastructure and analytics for the automotive sector. Founded in 2018, Mobikit provides a cloud-based platform that enables automakers, insurance providers, and other transportation-focused businesses to develop and manage data-intensive services for connected vehicles. The platform facilitates the harmonization and analysis of connected vehicle data, allowing users to seamlessly integrate this information into their operational workflows.

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 consumers reduce their mobile phone expenses without compromising on coverage. The company identifies opportunities for savings, as nearly 70% of U.S. wireless subscribers are currently overpaying for their plans. Customers can save an average of $300 per year by utilizing Sweet's platform, which simplifies the process of switching carriers. By handling communications with service providers, Sweet ensures a quick and easy sign-up experience. The company prioritizes customer privacy and security, employing advanced encryption methods to protect personal information. Sweet collaborates with major carriers to provide nationwide coverage and reliable service. The company is supported by experienced entrepreneurs from well-known firms, enhancing its credibility in the telecommunications market.

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.

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 is a generation-defining apparel brand, providing wardrobe essentials for women who are going places. Summersalt launched in 2017 with swimwear made from recycled materials at a $95 price point — designer quality swimwear without the designer price tag. Since then, we’ve launched additional categories including loungewear, knitwear, sleepwear and activewear. Summersalt pieces are modern, sophisticated and fun, with an impeccable data-backed fit based on millions of measurements from over 10,000 women. In the few short years since our founding, Summersalt has built a loyal following of customers, influencers and celebrities, while garnering praise from leading fashion media including ELLE, Vogue and People.

The Minte

Seed Round in 2018
The Minte provides hotel-style housekeeping services, utilizing a building-centric model for staffing its housekeepers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company allows customers to book its services conveniently through an app or by pressing a button located outside their door. This innovative approach aims to streamline the housekeeping experience, catering to the needs of busy individuals and families seeking reliable cleaning solutions.

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 develops software to prevent fraud in property transactions for title service offices, mortgage bankers, and realtors. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Westerville, Ohio.SafeChain, Inc. develops and provides fraud prevention software for title professionals. The company's solution has portfolio of features including decreasing closing time, decreasing fraudulent liabilities, decreasing manual due diligence, client identity verification, verification of ownership of bank accounts, and securing wire transactions. The company's solution uses block chain technology. The company develops software to prevent fraud in property transactions for title service offices, mortgage bankers, and realtors. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

Structuralapp

Venture Round in 2018
Structural, Inc. is a software company based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, founded in 2017. The company specializes in creating a comprehensive people directory that consolidates employee data from various sources within an organization. This platform enhances communication and collaboration by allowing employees to connect with one another and discover internal opportunities more efficiently. Structural's offerings include tools for managing enterprise teams and supporting remote and distributed workforces. By providing a dynamic and data-rich environment, Structural aims to strengthen teams and boost overall organizational performance.

DemandJump

Series A in 2018
DemandJump is a customer acquisition software that shows marketers new sources of growth online. Their mission is to understand the world’s competitive digital data and make it actionable for marketers everywhere. The company's software uses artificial intelligence that shows a holistic view of the data, overlays absent data, and maps that target market behavior, thereby, enabling marketers to make better decisions by providing actions that maximize return on investments. DemandJump was founded in 2015 and is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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.

Foxtrot

Series A in 2018
Foxtrot is a grocery store and food delivery service based in Chicago, Illinois, with additional locations in Texas. Founded in 2013, it offers a curated selection of products, including wine, spirits, groceries, snacks, ice cream, and everyday essentials. Customers can shop through Foxtrot's mobile app or website, with the convenience of delivery typically within an hour. The company emphasizes a blend of quality products and efficient service, catering to the needs of modern consumers looking for both convenience and a diverse range of offerings.

Summersalt

Seed Round in 2018
Summersalt is a generation-defining apparel brand, providing wardrobe essentials for women who are going places. Summersalt launched in 2017 with swimwear made from recycled materials at a $95 price point — designer quality swimwear without the designer price tag. Since then, we’ve launched additional categories including loungewear, knitwear, sleepwear and activewear. Summersalt pieces are modern, sophisticated and fun, with an impeccable data-backed fit based on millions of measurements from over 10,000 women. In the few short years since our founding, Summersalt has built a loyal following of customers, influencers and celebrities, while garnering praise from leading fashion media including ELLE, Vogue and People.

Zylo

Venture Round in 2018
Zylo, Inc. operates a software-as-a-service (SaaS) management platform aimed at helping enterprises and technology brands optimize their cloud-based applications. Founded in 2015 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Zylo's platform enables organizations to discover all applications, manage licenses, and build renewal calendars. It provides visibility into SaaS application usage and spending, allowing clients to understand hidden employee expenditures and manage contract renewals effectively. By capturing insights and feedback on SaaS utilization, Zylo assists companies in optimizing their SaaS investments, thereby driving cost containment and enhancing IT collaboration. Formerly known as ProKure, Inc., Zylo continues to focus on empowering organizations to unlock the full potential of their SaaS solutions.

Losant

Series A in 2018
Losant is a developer platform designed to helps people build complex connected solutions. Losant provides powerful data collection, aggregation, and visualization features to help understand and quantify vast amounts of sensor data. It was founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Seeva

Seed Round in 2018
SEEVA Technologies, Inc. manufactures visibility systems for commercial and passenger vehicle perception. Its solution uses visibility technologies to heat and apply washer fluid to clear off snow, ice, mud, sand, dirt and bugs. The company's product includes QwikTherm system that cleans vehicle’s sensors, cameras, radar, and windshield. SEEVA Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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.

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.

Pear Deck

Seed Round in 2018
Pear Deck, Inc. develops and operates software solution for education industry. The company offers Pear Deck, a solution that allows schools and teachers to connect with students through virtual classroom. Pear Deck, Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Iowa City, Iowa. As of November 16, 2020, Pear Deck, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Liminex, Inc.

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.

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.

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.

SafeWire

Seed Round in 2017
SafeChain Financial, LLC develops software to prevent fraud in property transactions for title service offices, mortgage bankers, and realtors. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Westerville, Ohio.SafeChain, Inc. develops and provides fraud prevention software for title professionals. The company's solution has portfolio of features including decreasing closing time, decreasing fraudulent liabilities, decreasing manual due diligence, client identity verification, verification of ownership of bank accounts, and securing wire transactions. The company's solution uses block chain technology. The company develops software to prevent fraud in property transactions for title service offices, mortgage bankers, and realtors. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

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.

Kidizen

Seed Round in 2017
Kidizen, Inc. operates a resale marketplace that allows parents to buy and sell pre-loved clothing, gear, toys, accessories, and more for kids in the United States. Its community marketplace provides a storefront for moms to create run, earn money, and find the styles for their kids; connects moms with other moms through shared experiences and a shared sense of style; and allows moms to express themselves and go through motherhood together. The company also offers an iOS and Android application that enables users to connect, converse, buy, and sell kids' brands, as well as share brand passion and love of style. It offers products for girls, boys, toddlers, and babies. The company was formerly known as Itizen, LLC and changed its name to Kidizen, Inc. in May 2014. Kidizen, Inc. was founded in 2010 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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.