Salesforce

Salesforce is a global cloud computing company that specializes in providing business software on a subscription basis, primarily known for its customer relationship management (CRM) solutions. Founded in 1999 and based in California, Salesforce offers a comprehensive suite of products, including Sales Cloud for managing customer information, Service Cloud for customer support, Marketing Cloud for digital marketing, and Analytics Cloud for data insights. The Customer 360 platform integrates customer data across various systems to enhance sales, service, marketing, and commerce functions. Additionally, Salesforce Ventures, the company's venture capital arm, invests in technology-related startups, providing funding and access to its extensive cloud ecosystem. Since its inception in 2009, Salesforce Ventures has supported over 250 enterprise cloud startups worldwide, promoting innovation and encouraging corporate philanthropy through initiatives like Pledge 1%.

Samuel Ackah-Yensu

Investor

Adrianna Alterman

Director, Salesforce Ventures Impact Fund

Jess Bartos

Investor

Arundhati Bhattacharya

Chairman and Ceo Salesforce India

Craig Butters

Director, Customer Success

Kevin Chen

Investor

Max Comparetto

Co-Founder, Salesforce Web3 Studio

Robert DeSisto

SVP, GM B2B and B2C Commerce

Olivia Donatelli

Associate

Paul Drews

Managing Director, Salesforce Ventures

Claudine Emeott

Partner, Salesforce Ventures Impact Fund

Dan Farber

SVP Strategic Communications

Sarah Franklin

EVP and GM, Platform, Trailhead, and AppExchange at Salesforce

Matthew Garratt

Managing Partner

Kartik Gupta

Investor

Kartikeya Gupta

Investor - Global Investments

Achyut Jajoo

SVP and GM, Manufacturing and Automotive

Alex Kayyal

SVP and Managing Partner

Robert Keith

Managing Director, Salesforce Ventures

Jody Kohner

EVP, Global Enablement

Zak Kokosa

Investor

Sherrick Murdoff

Vice President, Partner Investments and M&A

Fatima Paruk

SVP and Chief Health Officer, Salesforce Health and Life Sciences

Lauryn Poyser

Investor

Dom Pusateri

Investor

Alexandra Quie

Investor

Laura Rowson

Investor

Katie Schwartz

Managing Director

John Somorjai

Executive Vice President, Corporate Development

Jason Spinell

Partner, Slack Fund

Jim Steele

President, Global Strategic Customers

Emily Zhao

Investor

Past deals in Boston, MA

Aiven

Series D in 2022
Aiven Ltd is a company that specializes in hosting and managing open-source database and messaging systems on various cloud platforms for businesses worldwide. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Aiven provides a range of products tailored to different data needs, including PostgreSQL for structured queries, Redis for NoSQL applications, and InfluxDB for time series data. Additionally, it offers solutions such as Grafana for customizable dashboards, Elasticsearch for document search, Kafka for real-time data streaming, and Cassandra for distributed NoSQL databases. Aiven's services are designed to enable developers to concentrate on their core business, allowing them to build robust applications without the complexities of managing data infrastructure. The company has established offices in key locations, including Boston, Berlin, and Sydney.

Starburst

Series D in 2022
Starburst Data is a data access and analytics company that develops an SQL query engine. It provides fast and interactive enterprise-ready distribution, consisting of additional tooling and configurations, enabling data analysts to run fast analytic queries against various data sources ranging in size from gigabytes to petabytes. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Starburst Data is a data access and analytics company developing an SQL-on-Anything analytics platform.

Slang

Series A in 2021
Slang is a technology-driven company that specializes in providing online English courses tailored for career development. Originating from a research project at MIT, Slang employs a proprietary machine learning engine to create a highly adaptive e-learning platform. This platform offers a wide range of specialized courses across various fields, including Sales, Finance, Logistics, Medicine, and Law. With the largest professional English course offering globally, Slang's curriculum focuses on real-world scenarios, enabling learners to acquire essential language skills relevant to their careers. The platform also features personalized software that tracks users' knowledge and progress, continually optimizing the learning experience. Looking ahead, Slang plans to expand its course offerings significantly, aiming to release an additional 1,000 courses in the next three years.

Snyk

Series F in 2021
Snyk Ltd. is a developer-focused cybersecurity company that provides a software-as-a-service platform designed to help organizations identify, fix, and monitor vulnerabilities in open-source dependencies and container images. The platform includes tools such as Snyk Code, which offers static application security testing, and container vulnerability management, which addresses vulnerabilities in Docker images. Snyk enables developers to scan their code for security issues directly within their code editors, providing alerts and remediation guidance based on an internal database of known vulnerabilities. The company also offers features for application security management, licensing compliance, and infrastructure as code security. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, Snyk has additional offices in Tel Aviv, Boston, and Ontario, and has established a strategic partnership with Rapid7, Inc.

Snyk

Series F in 2021
Snyk Ltd. is a developer-focused cybersecurity company that provides a software-as-a-service platform designed to help organizations identify, fix, and monitor vulnerabilities in open-source dependencies and container images. The platform includes tools such as Snyk Code, which offers static application security testing, and container vulnerability management, which addresses vulnerabilities in Docker images. Snyk enables developers to scan their code for security issues directly within their code editors, providing alerts and remediation guidance based on an internal database of known vulnerabilities. The company also offers features for application security management, licensing compliance, and infrastructure as code security. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, Snyk has additional offices in Tel Aviv, Boston, and Ontario, and has established a strategic partnership with Rapid7, Inc.

NewStore

Series B in 2021
NewStore, Inc. is a company that provides an Omnichannel-as-a-Service platform designed for retailers to enhance the shopping experience on mobile devices. Its services include a cloud-based order management system and mobile point-of-sale solutions that facilitate seamless shopping through features like endless aisle access, mobile checkout, and real-time inventory management. The platform integrates store operations and connects consumers, stores, and sales associates to create a cohesive brand experience. Founded by Stephan Schambach and based in Boston, NewStore also has offices in New York and Germany. With a focus on delivering a mobile-first retail experience, NewStore enables brands to adapt to modern consumer preferences and streamline their operations efficiently.

Aiven

Series C in 2021
Aiven Ltd is a company that specializes in hosting and managing open-source database and messaging systems on various cloud platforms for businesses worldwide. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Aiven provides a range of products tailored to different data needs, including PostgreSQL for structured queries, Redis for NoSQL applications, and InfluxDB for time series data. Additionally, it offers solutions such as Grafana for customizable dashboards, Elasticsearch for document search, Kafka for real-time data streaming, and Cassandra for distributed NoSQL databases. Aiven's services are designed to enable developers to concentrate on their core business, allowing them to build robust applications without the complexities of managing data infrastructure. The company has established offices in key locations, including Boston, Berlin, and Sydney.

Snyk

Series E in 2021
Snyk Ltd. is a developer-focused cybersecurity company that provides a software-as-a-service platform designed to help organizations identify, fix, and monitor vulnerabilities in open-source dependencies and container images. The platform includes tools such as Snyk Code, which offers static application security testing, and container vulnerability management, which addresses vulnerabilities in Docker images. Snyk enables developers to scan their code for security issues directly within their code editors, providing alerts and remediation guidance based on an internal database of known vulnerabilities. The company also offers features for application security management, licensing compliance, and infrastructure as code security. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, Snyk has additional offices in Tel Aviv, Boston, and Ontario, and has established a strategic partnership with Rapid7, Inc.

Starburst

Series C in 2021
Starburst Data is a data access and analytics company that develops an SQL query engine. It provides fast and interactive enterprise-ready distribution, consisting of additional tooling and configurations, enabling data analysts to run fast analytic queries against various data sources ranging in size from gigabytes to petabytes. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Starburst Data is a data access and analytics company developing an SQL-on-Anything analytics platform.

Cogito

Debt Financing in 2020
Cogito Corporation is a Boston-based company that specializes in behavioral analytics software utilizing artificial intelligence technology to enhance human interactions. Its primary offering is a suite of solutions designed to analyze voice conversations in real time, providing professionals in sales, service, and care management with insights into emotional intelligence. This enables them to improve sales outcomes, customer experiences, and quality of care. Key products include Cogito Dialog, which delivers in-call analysis of customer interactions; Cogito Central, which continuously scores customer engagements for signs of distress; and Cogito Companion, a mobile application that alerts healthcare providers to behavioral changes indicating potential mental health risks. By leveraging validated behavioral science through AI and machine learning, Cogito's solutions aim to boost productivity and improve service delivery, fostering better relationships between professionals and their customers. The company, originally known as Cogito Health Inc., was founded in 2007.

Scandit

Series C in 2020
Scandit AG, established in 2009 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in mobile computer vision and augmented reality solutions, focusing on barcode scanning software. Its offerings include the Scandit Keyboard Wedge, which enables enterprise-grade barcode scanning on mobile devices, and the Barcode Scanner SDK, which allows for barcode scanning integration in web applications. The MatrixScan technology enhances the speed of barcode and text recognition, making it valuable for industries such as retail, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, and government. Scandit's solutions are designed to improve operational efficiency by enabling mobile shopping, self-checkout, inventory management, and asset tracking, while also facilitating patient and medication tracking in healthcare settings. The company serves a diverse clientele, including well-known organizations like 7-Eleven, Carrefour, and Toyota, among others, and has additional offices in San Francisco, Boston, London, and Warsaw.

Mainstay

Series A in 2020
AdmitHub, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in providing expert admissions guidance through its website and SMS services. The company focuses on helping students communicate directly with college admissions offices and offers assistance in various areas, including college selection, financial aid, standardized tests, and support for first-generation college students. Additionally, AdmitHub has developed a chatbot platform named Oli, which integrates artificial intelligence and human expertise to enhance student enrollment, persistence, and completion at numerous colleges and universities. This platform helps educational institutions streamline repetitive tasks, engage students effectively on a large scale, and gain valuable insights into their admissions processes.

Catalant

Series E in 2020
Catalant Technologies, Inc. is a Boston-based software company that specializes in providing solutions for strategy execution to global enterprises. Founded in 2013 and formerly known as HourlyNerd, the company offers a platform that assists organizations in transforming their strategic objectives into actionable plans. Catalant's software enables businesses to align work, access both internal and external resources, collaborate effectively, and measure the value of their efforts, facilitating faster execution of mission-critical projects. The platform connects enterprises with a global network of over 65,000 experts and more than 27,000 boutique firms, providing a streamlined approach to sourcing expertise on demand. By leveraging best-in-class tools for talent management, Catalant helps clients improve efficiency and effectiveness in achieving their strategic goals.

Snyk

Series C in 2020
Snyk Ltd. is a developer-focused cybersecurity company that provides a software-as-a-service platform designed to help organizations identify, fix, and monitor vulnerabilities in open-source dependencies and container images. The platform includes tools such as Snyk Code, which offers static application security testing, and container vulnerability management, which addresses vulnerabilities in Docker images. Snyk enables developers to scan their code for security issues directly within their code editors, providing alerts and remediation guidance based on an internal database of known vulnerabilities. The company also offers features for application security management, licensing compliance, and infrastructure as code security. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, Snyk has additional offices in Tel Aviv, Boston, and Ontario, and has established a strategic partnership with Rapid7, Inc.

NewStore

Corporate Round in 2020
NewStore, Inc. is a company that provides an Omnichannel-as-a-Service platform designed for retailers to enhance the shopping experience on mobile devices. Its services include a cloud-based order management system and mobile point-of-sale solutions that facilitate seamless shopping through features like endless aisle access, mobile checkout, and real-time inventory management. The platform integrates store operations and connects consumers, stores, and sales associates to create a cohesive brand experience. Founded by Stephan Schambach and based in Boston, NewStore also has offices in New York and Germany. With a focus on delivering a mobile-first retail experience, NewStore enables brands to adapt to modern consumer preferences and streamline their operations efficiently.

Kyruus

Series D in 2020
Kyruus, Inc. is a provider of web-based software solutions focused on optimizing physician networks for hospitals, health systems, and life science companies. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Kyruus offers a suite of analytically driven products designed to enhance the engagement, management, and performance of healthcare providers. Its solutions include Kyruus Passport, which allows physicians to track their activity and productivity, and Kyruus Profiles, which provides administrators with tools to monitor and analyze physician performance. Additionally, the company offers Kyruus MDSeekyr for identifying high-value providers and Kyruus Insight Reports for evaluating physician network trends and performance. The ProviderMatch suite further aids hospitals in connecting patients with the most suitable providers, ensuring a seamless patient experience while aligning provider availability with patient demand. Through its proprietary data management platform, Kyruus leverages accurate data to facilitate effective appointments and enhance overall patient care.

Cogito

Series C in 2019
Cogito Corporation is a Boston-based company that specializes in behavioral analytics software utilizing artificial intelligence technology to enhance human interactions. Its primary offering is a suite of solutions designed to analyze voice conversations in real time, providing professionals in sales, service, and care management with insights into emotional intelligence. This enables them to improve sales outcomes, customer experiences, and quality of care. Key products include Cogito Dialog, which delivers in-call analysis of customer interactions; Cogito Central, which continuously scores customer engagements for signs of distress; and Cogito Companion, a mobile application that alerts healthcare providers to behavioral changes indicating potential mental health risks. By leveraging validated behavioral science through AI and machine learning, Cogito's solutions aim to boost productivity and improve service delivery, fostering better relationships between professionals and their customers. The company, originally known as Cogito Health Inc., was founded in 2007.

Year Up

Grant in 2019
Year Up's mission is to close the Opportunity Divide by providing urban young adults with the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers and higher education.

Digital Onboarding

Seed Round in 2019
Digital Onboarding Inc. is a technology company that specializes in a SaaS-based platform aimed at enhancing the new account activation process for financial institutions, such as banks and credit unions. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers an automated solution that facilitates seamless communication with customers, improving engagement and education regarding financial products and services. Through its platform, Digital Onboarding enables institutions to create personalized email and SMS reminders, guiding customers through tailored digital journeys that encourage the adoption of essential services like direct deposit and online bill pay. By streamlining the onboarding experience, the company helps banks and credit unions strengthen relationships with account holders, ultimately driving profitability through increased customer activation and engagement.

Kyruus

Corporate Round in 2018
Kyruus, Inc. is a provider of web-based software solutions focused on optimizing physician networks for hospitals, health systems, and life science companies. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Kyruus offers a suite of analytically driven products designed to enhance the engagement, management, and performance of healthcare providers. Its solutions include Kyruus Passport, which allows physicians to track their activity and productivity, and Kyruus Profiles, which provides administrators with tools to monitor and analyze physician performance. Additionally, the company offers Kyruus MDSeekyr for identifying high-value providers and Kyruus Insight Reports for evaluating physician network trends and performance. The ProviderMatch suite further aids hospitals in connecting patients with the most suitable providers, ensuring a seamless patient experience while aligning provider availability with patient demand. Through its proprietary data management platform, Kyruus leverages accurate data to facilitate effective appointments and enhance overall patient care.

SessionM

Series E in 2018
SessionM, Inc. is a cloud-based software platform focused on customer engagement and loyalty. It provides a comprehensive marketing automation and loyalty solution that captures customer behaviors across various channels, enhancing individual profiles with real-time data. The platform features SessionM Insights, a reporting tool that analyzes the impact of loyalty programs on revenue and sales. By organizing data from point-of-sale systems, mobile applications, customer service interactions, and social media, SessionM enables businesses to understand audience behaviors and derive actionable insights. It also facilitates real-time engagement through customizable workflows that manage marketing and loyalty initiatives, including rewards and offers. The platform leverages advanced machine learning to deliver personalized customer experiences, helping brands to strengthen and optimize their relationships with consumers. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, SessionM operates globally with additional offices in major cities across the United States and Europe. As of late 2019, it functions as a subsidiary of Mastercard Incorporated.

Cogito

Series C in 2018
Cogito Corporation is a Boston-based company that specializes in behavioral analytics software utilizing artificial intelligence technology to enhance human interactions. Its primary offering is a suite of solutions designed to analyze voice conversations in real time, providing professionals in sales, service, and care management with insights into emotional intelligence. This enables them to improve sales outcomes, customer experiences, and quality of care. Key products include Cogito Dialog, which delivers in-call analysis of customer interactions; Cogito Central, which continuously scores customer engagements for signs of distress; and Cogito Companion, a mobile application that alerts healthcare providers to behavioral changes indicating potential mental health risks. By leveraging validated behavioral science through AI and machine learning, Cogito's solutions aim to boost productivity and improve service delivery, fostering better relationships between professionals and their customers. The company, originally known as Cogito Health Inc., was founded in 2007.

OpenDataSoft

Venture Round in 2018
OpenDataSoft provides a comprehensive data-sharing platform that enables organizations to publish, manage, visualize, and share their data effectively. The company's software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution serves as a centralized hub, allowing users to access and analyze data in various formats. By facilitating data publishing and application programming interface management, OpenDataSoft empowers teams to create engaging digital experiences and fosters collaboration through data reuse. The platform aims to accelerate digital transformation, enhance operational efficiency, and help organizations derive value from their data by promoting a culture of sharing and accessibility.

Dispatch

Series A in 2017
Dispatch Technologies, Inc. is a software company that specializes in enabling enterprises to optimize their flexible service provider networks. Established in 2013 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Dispatch's platform facilitates the identification of the most suitable workers for specific jobs by considering factors such as availability, location, and skill set. This software enhances operational efficiency by reducing communication time, providing real-time visibility of field workers, and streamlining the scheduling process. Additionally, Dispatch offers enterprise solutions that assist in managing third-party networks and consumer engagement, particularly serving industries like plumbing, HVAC, and appliance repair. The company's tools not only connect enterprises with service providers and customers but also aim to elevate the overall service experience to meet contemporary market demands.

SIGFOX

Series E in 2016
Sigfox is the world’s leading provider of connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT). The company has built a global network to connect billions of devices to the Internet while consuming as little energy as possible, as simply as possible. Sigfox’s unique approach to device-to-cloud communications addresses the three greatest barriers to global IoT adoption: cost, energy consumption, and global scalability. Today, the network is present in 26 countries and on track to cover 60 by 2018 – covering a population of 397 million people. With millions of objects connected and a rapidly growing partner ecosystem, Sigfox empowers companies to create new innovations on the IoT. Founded in 2010 by Ludovic Le Moan and Christophe Fourtet, the company is headquartered in Labège near Toulouse, France’s “IoT Valley”. Sigfox also has offices in Paris, Madrid, Munich, Boston, San Francisco, Dubai and Singapore.

Cogito

Series B in 2016
Cogito Corporation is a Boston-based company that specializes in behavioral analytics software utilizing artificial intelligence technology to enhance human interactions. Its primary offering is a suite of solutions designed to analyze voice conversations in real time, providing professionals in sales, service, and care management with insights into emotional intelligence. This enables them to improve sales outcomes, customer experiences, and quality of care. Key products include Cogito Dialog, which delivers in-call analysis of customer interactions; Cogito Central, which continuously scores customer engagements for signs of distress; and Cogito Companion, a mobile application that alerts healthcare providers to behavioral changes indicating potential mental health risks. By leveraging validated behavioral science through AI and machine learning, Cogito's solutions aim to boost productivity and improve service delivery, fostering better relationships between professionals and their customers. The company, originally known as Cogito Health Inc., was founded in 2007.

OpenDataSoft

Series A in 2016
OpenDataSoft provides a comprehensive data-sharing platform that enables organizations to publish, manage, visualize, and share their data effectively. The company's software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution serves as a centralized hub, allowing users to access and analyze data in various formats. By facilitating data publishing and application programming interface management, OpenDataSoft empowers teams to create engaging digital experiences and fosters collaboration through data reuse. The platform aims to accelerate digital transformation, enhance operational efficiency, and help organizations derive value from their data by promoting a culture of sharing and accessibility.

SessionM

Series D in 2016
SessionM, Inc. is a cloud-based software platform focused on customer engagement and loyalty. It provides a comprehensive marketing automation and loyalty solution that captures customer behaviors across various channels, enhancing individual profiles with real-time data. The platform features SessionM Insights, a reporting tool that analyzes the impact of loyalty programs on revenue and sales. By organizing data from point-of-sale systems, mobile applications, customer service interactions, and social media, SessionM enables businesses to understand audience behaviors and derive actionable insights. It also facilitates real-time engagement through customizable workflows that manage marketing and loyalty initiatives, including rewards and offers. The platform leverages advanced machine learning to deliver personalized customer experiences, helping brands to strengthen and optimize their relationships with consumers. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, SessionM operates globally with additional offices in major cities across the United States and Europe. As of late 2019, it functions as a subsidiary of Mastercard Incorporated.

Cogito

Series A in 2015
Cogito Corporation is a Boston-based company that specializes in behavioral analytics software utilizing artificial intelligence technology to enhance human interactions. Its primary offering is a suite of solutions designed to analyze voice conversations in real time, providing professionals in sales, service, and care management with insights into emotional intelligence. This enables them to improve sales outcomes, customer experiences, and quality of care. Key products include Cogito Dialog, which delivers in-call analysis of customer interactions; Cogito Central, which continuously scores customer engagements for signs of distress; and Cogito Companion, a mobile application that alerts healthcare providers to behavioral changes indicating potential mental health risks. By leveraging validated behavioral science through AI and machine learning, Cogito's solutions aim to boost productivity and improve service delivery, fostering better relationships between professionals and their customers. The company, originally known as Cogito Health Inc., was founded in 2007.

Dispatch

Seed Round in 2014
Dispatch Technologies, Inc. is a software company that specializes in enabling enterprises to optimize their flexible service provider networks. Established in 2013 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Dispatch's platform facilitates the identification of the most suitable workers for specific jobs by considering factors such as availability, location, and skill set. This software enhances operational efficiency by reducing communication time, providing real-time visibility of field workers, and streamlining the scheduling process. Additionally, Dispatch offers enterprise solutions that assist in managing third-party networks and consumer engagement, particularly serving industries like plumbing, HVAC, and appliance repair. The company's tools not only connect enterprises with service providers and customers but also aim to elevate the overall service experience to meet contemporary market demands.

Embedly

Debt Financing in 2012
Embedly provides a platform and suite of tools to make embedding and previewing links simple. Embedly helps publishers and consumers manage embed codes from more than 100 Websites and APIs, including YouTube, Flickr, Ustream, Picassa, Hulu, Twitpic, Quantcast, and CrunchBase. It automatically convert links from these sources into embedded media on the fly.
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