Roda Group

Roda Group is a venture development company founded in 1997 and based in Berkeley, California. It focuses on investing in technology companies, providing entrepreneurs with essential resources and guidance to launch and grow their businesses. The firm aims to create an environment conducive to innovation and success within the high-technology sector.

Roger Strauch

Chairman

31 past transactions

Gridtential Energy

Convertible Note in 2021
Gridtential Energy, Inc. specializes in developing and licensing innovative energy storage technologies for battery manufacturers. The company’s primary offering is the Silicon Joule battery technology, which substitutes the traditional metal grid in lead-acid batteries with a silicon substrate, enhancing performance and reducing weight. This advanced technology aims to improve the power density, cycling performance, and lifespan of lead-acid batteries, making them more competitive with lithium-based alternatives. Gridtential Energy also explores applications of its technology in personal mobility devices, portable power equipment, and stationary backup solutions like uninterruptible power supplies. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company has formed a strategic partnership with Intevac to further its development efforts.

Svante

Series D in 2021
Svante is a prominent provider of carbon capture and removal solutions, focusing on the development and manufacture of innovative solid sorbents, structured adsorbent filters, and rotary contactor machines. The company's technology is designed for post-combustion industrial carbon capture and direct air capture, addressing hard-to-decarbonize emissions from industries such as cement, hydrogen, oil and gas, and steel. Svante's solid sorbent-based technology is both environmentally responsible and scalable, allowing for effective CO2 capture that meets pipeline-grade purity standards. This captured carbon can be safely transported, stored underground, or repurposed for various applications. By forming partnerships across the global carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) value chain, Svante aims to facilitate the implementation of source-to-sink carbon capture projects, helping enterprises reduce emissions while managing capital costs and energy use effectively.

Svante

Series C in 2019
Svante is a prominent provider of carbon capture and removal solutions, focusing on the development and manufacture of innovative solid sorbents, structured adsorbent filters, and rotary contactor machines. The company's technology is designed for post-combustion industrial carbon capture and direct air capture, addressing hard-to-decarbonize emissions from industries such as cement, hydrogen, oil and gas, and steel. Svante's solid sorbent-based technology is both environmentally responsible and scalable, allowing for effective CO2 capture that meets pipeline-grade purity standards. This captured carbon can be safely transported, stored underground, or repurposed for various applications. By forming partnerships across the global carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) value chain, Svante aims to facilitate the implementation of source-to-sink carbon capture projects, helping enterprises reduce emissions while managing capital costs and energy use effectively.

Svante

Series C in 2018
Svante is a prominent provider of carbon capture and removal solutions, focusing on the development and manufacture of innovative solid sorbents, structured adsorbent filters, and rotary contactor machines. The company's technology is designed for post-combustion industrial carbon capture and direct air capture, addressing hard-to-decarbonize emissions from industries such as cement, hydrogen, oil and gas, and steel. Svante's solid sorbent-based technology is both environmentally responsible and scalable, allowing for effective CO2 capture that meets pipeline-grade purity standards. This captured carbon can be safely transported, stored underground, or repurposed for various applications. By forming partnerships across the global carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) value chain, Svante aims to facilitate the implementation of source-to-sink carbon capture projects, helping enterprises reduce emissions while managing capital costs and energy use effectively.

Gridtential Energy

Series B in 2017
Gridtential Energy, Inc. specializes in developing and licensing innovative energy storage technologies for battery manufacturers. The company’s primary offering is the Silicon Joule battery technology, which substitutes the traditional metal grid in lead-acid batteries with a silicon substrate, enhancing performance and reducing weight. This advanced technology aims to improve the power density, cycling performance, and lifespan of lead-acid batteries, making them more competitive with lithium-based alternatives. Gridtential Energy also explores applications of its technology in personal mobility devices, portable power equipment, and stationary backup solutions like uninterruptible power supplies. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company has formed a strategic partnership with Intevac to further its development efforts.

Svante

Series B in 2017
Svante is a prominent provider of carbon capture and removal solutions, focusing on the development and manufacture of innovative solid sorbents, structured adsorbent filters, and rotary contactor machines. The company's technology is designed for post-combustion industrial carbon capture and direct air capture, addressing hard-to-decarbonize emissions from industries such as cement, hydrogen, oil and gas, and steel. Svante's solid sorbent-based technology is both environmentally responsible and scalable, allowing for effective CO2 capture that meets pipeline-grade purity standards. This captured carbon can be safely transported, stored underground, or repurposed for various applications. By forming partnerships across the global carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) value chain, Svante aims to facilitate the implementation of source-to-sink carbon capture projects, helping enterprises reduce emissions while managing capital costs and energy use effectively.

Axine Water Technologies

Series B in 2016
Axine Water Technologies Inc. is a Vancouver-based company specializing in innovative wastewater treatment solutions. Established in 2010, it focuses on developing chemical-free systems that effectively treat high concentrations of complex, toxic organics and ammonia found in industrial wastewater. Utilizing a proprietary electrolytic oxidation technology, Axine's systems can address a broad range of pollutants, including phenols, pharmaceuticals, dioxins, and various organic compounds, without generating sludge or requiring chemical additives. The company aims to provide cost-effective and energy-efficient alternatives to traditional wastewater treatment methods, catering to industries such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and waste management. Its solutions enable both industrial and municipal clients to enhance the performance and reduce the costs of their wastewater treatment processes.

PRIME Coalition

Venture Round in 2015
PRIME Coalition is a not-for-profit venture capital firm established in 2014 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. As a 501(c)(3) public charity, it focuses on making minority early-stage investments in companies, particularly in the cleantech, business services, and energy services sectors within the United States. The organization aims to support innovative ventures that are positioned to address pressing environmental challenges and promote sustainable practices. Through its investments, PRIME Coalition seeks to foster the development of technologies and services that can contribute to a more sustainable future.

Axine Water Technologies

Series A in 2014
Axine Water Technologies Inc. is a Vancouver-based company specializing in innovative wastewater treatment solutions. Established in 2010, it focuses on developing chemical-free systems that effectively treat high concentrations of complex, toxic organics and ammonia found in industrial wastewater. Utilizing a proprietary electrolytic oxidation technology, Axine's systems can address a broad range of pollutants, including phenols, pharmaceuticals, dioxins, and various organic compounds, without generating sludge or requiring chemical additives. The company aims to provide cost-effective and energy-efficient alternatives to traditional wastewater treatment methods, catering to industries such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and waste management. Its solutions enable both industrial and municipal clients to enhance the performance and reduce the costs of their wastewater treatment processes.

Gridtential Energy

Seed Round in 2013
Gridtential Energy, Inc. specializes in developing and licensing innovative energy storage technologies for battery manufacturers. The company’s primary offering is the Silicon Joule battery technology, which substitutes the traditional metal grid in lead-acid batteries with a silicon substrate, enhancing performance and reducing weight. This advanced technology aims to improve the power density, cycling performance, and lifespan of lead-acid batteries, making them more competitive with lithium-based alternatives. Gridtential Energy also explores applications of its technology in personal mobility devices, portable power equipment, and stationary backup solutions like uninterruptible power supplies. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company has formed a strategic partnership with Intevac to further its development efforts.

mOasis

Venture Round in 2012
mOasis is a startup focused on sustainable farming practices to enhance agricultural productivity. Established in 2010 at Stanford University and based in Union City, California, the company specializes in crop science and develops innovative technologies for water retention and conservation. Their flagship product, BountiGel™ hydrogel, is a non-toxic, EPA-certified soil additive designed to improve soil moisture efficiency and nutrient availability. By applying BountiGel™ hydrogel, growers can achieve a 25% increase in crop yields while reducing water usage by 20%. The technology effectively retains excess water near the seeds or roots and releases it as the soil dries, thereby alleviating plant stress and promoting more efficient water resource management.

Game Ready

Debt Financing in 2010
Game Ready is a medical device maker focused on treating post-surgical orthopedic sports injuries. The company operates primarily through its flagship product GameReady. The GameReady device essentially provides ice cold water and pressure to injured joints/body parts.

Solazyme

Series D in 2009
Solazyme is a synthetic biology company that specializes in converting algal biomass into biofuels. Solazyme not only creates biofuels for the the transportation industry, but is experimenting with ways to tailor its products for the cosmetic and food industries.

Ravenflow

Venture Round in 2009
Ravenflow specializes in business requirements definition software that accelerates the application development process for enterprises. Its flagship product, RAVEN, facilitates requirements elicitation and definition, enabling stakeholders to reach consensus more quickly and reducing approval times for specifications. By minimizing developer rework caused by requirements errors, RAVEN integrates seamlessly with various application lifecycle management platforms, enhancing the overall efficiency of project delivery. The software helps business analysts visualize and validate requirements, produce specifications for business process workflows and use cases, and address specific application needs. Additionally, Ravenflow offers training and professional services to support its clients across multiple sectors, including finance, banking, insurance, government, telecommunications, technology, healthcare, education, and independent software vendors.

Solazyme

Series C in 2008
Solazyme is a synthetic biology company that specializes in converting algal biomass into biofuels. Solazyme not only creates biofuels for the the transportation industry, but is experimenting with ways to tailor its products for the cosmetic and food industries.

Ravenflow

Venture Round in 2008
Ravenflow specializes in business requirements definition software that accelerates the application development process for enterprises. Its flagship product, RAVEN, facilitates requirements elicitation and definition, enabling stakeholders to reach consensus more quickly and reducing approval times for specifications. By minimizing developer rework caused by requirements errors, RAVEN integrates seamlessly with various application lifecycle management platforms, enhancing the overall efficiency of project delivery. The software helps business analysts visualize and validate requirements, produce specifications for business process workflows and use cases, and address specific application needs. Additionally, Ravenflow offers training and professional services to support its clients across multiple sectors, including finance, banking, insurance, government, telecommunications, technology, healthcare, education, and independent software vendors.

Game Ready

Venture Round in 2007
Game Ready is a medical device maker focused on treating post-surgical orthopedic sports injuries. The company operates primarily through its flagship product GameReady. The GameReady device essentially provides ice cold water and pressure to injured joints/body parts.

Solazyme

Series B in 2007
Solazyme is a synthetic biology company that specializes in converting algal biomass into biofuels. Solazyme not only creates biofuels for the the transportation industry, but is experimenting with ways to tailor its products for the cosmetic and food industries.

PolyServe

Series E in 2006
PolyServe, Inc. specializes in storage software that consolidates servers and storage into efficient and scalable solutions for database and file serving. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, the company provides a Database Utility designed for SQL server consolidation, Oracle, Oracle RAC, and DB2, as well as a File Serving Utility that supports high-performance, scalable NAS, Windows file and print services, web and application clusters, and Oracle. PolyServe's products are marketed through a network of international distributors and direct sales, supported by strategic partnerships with major technology companies. The company was acquired by Hewlett-Packard Co. in March 2007 and has additional offices in various major cities, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, and London.

Ravenflow

Series A in 2005
Ravenflow specializes in business requirements definition software that accelerates the application development process for enterprises. Its flagship product, RAVEN, facilitates requirements elicitation and definition, enabling stakeholders to reach consensus more quickly and reducing approval times for specifications. By minimizing developer rework caused by requirements errors, RAVEN integrates seamlessly with various application lifecycle management platforms, enhancing the overall efficiency of project delivery. The software helps business analysts visualize and validate requirements, produce specifications for business process workflows and use cases, and address specific application needs. Additionally, Ravenflow offers training and professional services to support its clients across multiple sectors, including finance, banking, insurance, government, telecommunications, technology, healthcare, education, and independent software vendors.

PolyServe

Series D in 2004
PolyServe, Inc. specializes in storage software that consolidates servers and storage into efficient and scalable solutions for database and file serving. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, the company provides a Database Utility designed for SQL server consolidation, Oracle, Oracle RAC, and DB2, as well as a File Serving Utility that supports high-performance, scalable NAS, Windows file and print services, web and application clusters, and Oracle. PolyServe's products are marketed through a network of international distributors and direct sales, supported by strategic partnerships with major technology companies. The company was acquired by Hewlett-Packard Co. in March 2007 and has additional offices in various major cities, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, and London.

Touchpoint

Series C in 2003
is an innovative provider of personalized direct mail technology and business communications. The company's proprietary technology offers businesses and individuals the ability to create, personalize, and send custom-printed direct mail directly from their desktop or database.

SightSpeed

Venture Round in 2003
SightSpeed is a peer-to-peer internet video and voice calling service that facilitates free calls between its users. It enables users to connect not only with one another but also with mobile and landline phones. Notably, SightSpeed is recognized for its capacity to support up to nine participants in a single video conference, making it a pioneer in consumer VoIP software. Additionally, the company provides video chat services tailored for both individuals and businesses, including a bundled service called Dell Video Chat, which is offered to Dell customers and their network of friends.

NightFire Software

Series D in 2002
NightFire Software specializes in order management solutions for the telecommunications industry, focusing on automating the service supply chain. Its flagship product, NetServ Express, streamlines the ordering process for competitive service providers, enabling them to deliver services efficiently and cost-effectively in a deregulated market. The company enhances the operational capabilities of telecommunications providers by simplifying interactions between retailers and wholesalers, thereby reducing management burdens. In addition to its core software offerings, NightFire provides a range of services, including customer environment analysis, installation, connectivity testing, and post-implementation support. This comprehensive approach ensures that clients receive ongoing assistance, training, and software updates, facilitating smooth operations and adaptability in a dynamic industry.

Touchpoint

Series B in 2001
is an innovative provider of personalized direct mail technology and business communications. The company's proprietary technology offers businesses and individuals the ability to create, personalize, and send custom-printed direct mail directly from their desktop or database.

PolyServe

Series B in 2001
PolyServe, Inc. specializes in storage software that consolidates servers and storage into efficient and scalable solutions for database and file serving. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, the company provides a Database Utility designed for SQL server consolidation, Oracle, Oracle RAC, and DB2, as well as a File Serving Utility that supports high-performance, scalable NAS, Windows file and print services, web and application clusters, and Oracle. PolyServe's products are marketed through a network of international distributors and direct sales, supported by strategic partnerships with major technology companies. The company was acquired by Hewlett-Packard Co. in March 2007 and has additional offices in various major cities, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, and London.

Coolboard.com

Series B in 2000
Founded in June 1999, CoolBoard.com is a leading provider of outsourced community solutions that enable Web sites and Web businesses to turn passive visitors into active members and customers. CoolBoard's unique suite of services enable Web sites to turn user interaction into valuable dynamic content which attracts new visitors, drives transactions, and strengthens customer relationships. CoolBoard.com provides a unique suite of community building solutions for larger commercial web sites as well as personal Web sites and small web businesses that enable them to rapidly and easily build active communities.

NightFire Software

Series B in 2000
NightFire Software specializes in order management solutions for the telecommunications industry, focusing on automating the service supply chain. Its flagship product, NetServ Express, streamlines the ordering process for competitive service providers, enabling them to deliver services efficiently and cost-effectively in a deregulated market. The company enhances the operational capabilities of telecommunications providers by simplifying interactions between retailers and wholesalers, thereby reducing management burdens. In addition to its core software offerings, NightFire provides a range of services, including customer environment analysis, installation, connectivity testing, and post-implementation support. This comprehensive approach ensures that clients receive ongoing assistance, training, and software updates, facilitating smooth operations and adaptability in a dynamic industry.

PolyServe

Series A in 2000
PolyServe, Inc. specializes in storage software that consolidates servers and storage into efficient and scalable solutions for database and file serving. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, the company provides a Database Utility designed for SQL server consolidation, Oracle, Oracle RAC, and DB2, as well as a File Serving Utility that supports high-performance, scalable NAS, Windows file and print services, web and application clusters, and Oracle. PolyServe's products are marketed through a network of international distributors and direct sales, supported by strategic partnerships with major technology companies. The company was acquired by Hewlett-Packard Co. in March 2007 and has additional offices in various major cities, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, and London.

diCarta

Series A in 1999
diCarta is a provider of enterprise contract management software solutions, specializing in digitizing and managing various aspects of contract negotiations and relationships. The company's flagship product, Contracts, is a web-based software designed to streamline the contract management process for its clients. By offering tools that enhance efficiency and organization in contract handling, diCarta aims to support businesses in navigating their contractual obligations effectively.

Ask.com

Seed Round in 1996
Ask.com is a prominent online search engine and digital brand that ranks among the top 10 websites in the United States, attracting over 100 million monthly users worldwide. Established in 1996 as Ask Jeeves, the company initially specialized in natural language search before evolving its algorithms after acquiring Teoma Technologies in 2001. In 2005, Ask Jeeves was acquired and rebranded as Ask.com. In 2010, the company returned to its roots by launching a question and answer feature that combines search technology with human responses to tackle complex inquiries. Additionally, Ask.com introduced a mobile application in 2010, which has been downloaded over 3 million times. To enhance its content offerings, Ask.com made strategic acquisitions, including the content discovery start-up nRelate and the expert advice site About.com in 2012. The platform serves advertisements through Google, continuing to adapt its services to meet user needs effectively.
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