Sandbox Industries

Sandbox Industries, established in 2003 and located in Chicago, is a venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investments across various sectors, including healthcare, technology, agriculture, and food industries. The firm operates through three primary business lines: venture funds developed in collaboration with strategic corporate partners, business accelerator programs, and innovation consulting services. Sandbox serves as the exclusive partner for Blue Cross and Blue Shield Venture Partners, facilitating connections between healthcare entrepreneurs and a network of Blue plans nationwide for strategic investment opportunities. Additionally, it manages the Cultivian Sandbox Food & Agriculture Fund II, which invests in innovative technologies within the food and agriculture sectors. Sandbox also co-founded Healthbox, a healthcare accelerator with a presence in multiple U.S. cities and London, and collaborates with TechStars Chicago to support emerging businesses. Through its innovation consulting arm, Sandbox Innovation Partners, the firm helps established corporations engage with startups, fostering collaboration through pilots, partnerships, investments, or acquisitions.

Jennifer Levin Carter

Managing Director

Tony Chen

Associate

Matt Downs

Managing Director

Steve Engelberg

Managing Director

Luis Garcia

Associate

Elizabeth Golden

Managing Director

Taryn Goodman

Partner, Sustainability

Michelle Gouveia

Vice President

Gauri Gupta

Partner, Consulting and Managing Director

Thomas Hawes

Partner, Healthcare

Gretchen Hayes

Partner, Insurance

Christian Horn

Associate

Matt Kopfensteiner

Associate

Liam McDonald

Associate

Tunde Oshinowo

Vice President

Dan Phillips

Partner

Nicholas Rosa

Co-Founder, Co-CEO and Managing Partner

Bo Shi

Vice President

Kelsey Tsai

Vice President

Chris Zock

Partner

87 past transactions

Layr

Series A in 2022
Layr Holdings, Inc. operates as an online insurance agency catering to business owners and entrepreneurs across the United States. Founded in 2019 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Layr provides an AI-powered platform that automates traditional insurance processes, simplifying the sourcing, purchasing, and management of business insurance. Users can customize their insurance policies and coverage limits to meet their specific needs through a self-service portal. The platform leverages artificial intelligence to recommend appropriate policies and predict pricing, enabling businesses to secure tailored insurance efficiently and effectively.

Tailormade Creative Design

Acquisition in 2021
Tailormade Creative Design is a specialist publisher focused on creating and supplying a diverse range of greeting cards and paper products, including stationery, gift wrap, and gift bags. The company collaborates with retailers worldwide to provide tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of its clients. By combining design expertise with production capabilities, Tailormade Creative Design develops bespoke product ranges that emphasize quality, design style, and price. This commitment to customization allows the company to effectively target various customer segments, ensuring that its offerings resonate with market demands.

Leaf Agriculture

Seed Round in 2020
Leaf Agriculture is a company based in Florianopolis, Brazil, founded in 2017, that specializes in providing a data network for the agriculture industry. It offers an application programming interface (API) platform that connects various agricultural technologies, enabling access to data from equipment, sensors, and software platforms. This API facilitates developers in validating grower consent and accessing high-quality agricultural data, ultimately allowing them to scale their products effectively. By streamlining data access through a unified interface, Leaf Agriculture aims to contribute to a healthier food system, enhance farmers' profitability, and promote environmental sustainability.

PWNHealth

Private Equity Round in 2020
PWNHealth, LLC is a New York-based company that specializes in lab connectivity, compliance, and patient outreach solutions. Founded in 2015, PWNHealth offers a cloud platform designed to facilitate consumer access to diagnostic testing across various sectors, including population health, telemedicine, consumer testing, life sciences, and diagnostic labs. The company operates a 50-state physician network that supports telehealth and telegenetics initiatives, enabling it to process over five million diagnostic screens annually. PWNHealth's technology solutions also assist clients in maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations, ensuring a seamless experience for patients seeking health and wellness services.

Cooks Venture

Series A in 2020
Cooks Venture is a vertically integrated agricultural company to operate solely on regenerative agriculture. Their very special chickens come from an ancestry of breeding heirloom and heritage chickens that have better health and livelihood than conventional chickens. Their breeds develop juicier meat and crispier skin that is more flavorful and more tender than that of conventional chickens. In addition, they are air-chilling their chickens (as opposed to water-chilling), so their chickens have a better flavor and texture. Cooks Ventures touts itself as the only vertically integrated chicken producer in the US that has an independent genetics operation breeding through selection, not genetic engineering without ties to the two globally consolidated genetics companies. They support local farmers by feeding their bird's local Non-GMO feed grown using methods that improve soil health and directly translate to better nutrition for the bird and farmers. Cooks Ventures was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in New York, NY, United States.

Sound Agriculture

Series C in 2020
Sound Agriculture Company develops innovative crop protection and enhancement products aimed at improving agricultural yields and farm revenues while addressing challenges such as drought. The company offers Source, a solution that enhances in-season nutrient uptake by unlocking existing nitrogen and phosphorus in the soil, thereby helping growers optimize crop performance sustainably. Additionally, Sound Agriculture focuses on improving photosynthesis, water capture, and crop efficiency, contributing to healthier and more flavorful food while reducing waste. Founded in 2012 and based in Emeryville, California, the company employs molecular discovery and life science approaches to create climate-resilient crops, ultimately enhancing productivity for farmers. Originally known as Asilomar Bio, Inc., it rebranded to Sound Agriculture Company in September 2018.

Culture Biosciences

Series A in 2020
Culture Biosciences, founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing automated bioreactors and tools for fermentation. The company provides a digital bio-manufacturing platform that allows biotech companies to optimize their manufacturing processes, enabling them to bring products to market more efficiently. By utilizing robotic sample handling and cloud-based data monitoring and analysis, Culture Biosciences helps scientists run, monitor, and analyze bioreactors more quickly than traditional methods. This innovative approach supports the biotechnology sector in enhancing productivity and streamlining workflows.

Wayspring

Series C in 2020
Wayspring, formerly known as Axial Healthcare, Inc., is a Nashville-based company that develops a cloud-based clinical decision support platform aimed at managing the cost and quality of patient care, particularly in the realm of substance use disorders (SUD). The platform connects patients, healthcare providers, and health plans, offering individualized solutions that span the entire spectrum of substance use, from risk assessment to recovery. It includes features such as predictive analytics and a decision-support system that provides insights into pain management and opioid-related risks. The technology facilitates data-driven decision-making at the point of care, equipping healthcare professionals with essential tools and information to identify at-risk patients and ensure continuity of care. Through its interactive platform, Wayspring aims to improve healthcare outcomes by mending fragmented care systems and supporting patients on their recovery journey.

FarmlandFinder

Seed Round in 2019
FarmlandFinder, Inc. operates an online platform that connects farmland buyers and sellers, facilitating easier access to farmland information. Established in 2016 and based in Grimes, Iowa, the company offers a marketplace that features tools for searching upcoming land sales, auctions, and detailed listings primarily in the Midwest United States. Its services include sale price records, a sale comparison tool, and soil composition maps, which help clients make informed decisions while reducing the time and costs associated with researching farmland real estate. By providing real-time data and market intelligence, FarmlandFinder aims to enhance transparency in farmland transactions, benefiting both buyers and sellers.

Corvium

Venture Round in 2019
Corvium, Inc. is a company focused on providing software solutions for food safety, specifically through its CONTROL-PRO and INSIGHTS platforms. CONTROL-PRO enhances the food safety testing process by offering visualization, monitoring, analytics, and documentation capabilities that streamline workflows and reduce the risks of undetected contamination and product recalls. This solution accelerates the electromagnetic pulse testing lifecycle while minimizing manual errors that can lead to significant financial consequences. INSIGHTS complements CONTROL-PRO by aggregating and visualizing relevant data flows, delivering tailored analyses of food safety performance across various production facilities. Corvium serves a diverse clientele, including food processors and retailers, by delivering data-driven insights and superior customer service to ensure the safety of food products. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Corvium also maintains an office in Boston, Massachusetts. The company was previously known as Sample6, Inc. before rebranding in August 2019.

Agrivida

Venture Round in 2019
Agrivida, Inc. is an agricultural biotechnology company that specializes in developing feed additives and renewable biomass-based alternative fuels. Founded in 2002 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Agrivida focuses on nutritional solutions for a variety of livestock, including poultry, swine, dairy and beef cattle, and aquaculture. The company offers products such as GRAINZYME, a phytase feed additive for poultry, and INzyme Enzymes, which provide regulated enzymes for various applications including detergents and food production. In addition, Agrivida develops corn varieties optimized for producing ethanol from corn stover, contributing to the production of clean-burning, renewable fuels.

Phylagen

Series A in 2019
Phylagen, Inc. is a data analytics company based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on microbiome data solutions. Founded in 2014, the company employs DNA sequencing and machine learning to analyze complex genetic signatures found within the environmental microbiome. By transforming this extensive and largely unexplored dataset into actionable insights, Phylagen aims to support decision-making for businesses across various industries. Through its innovative approach, Phylagen harnesses the potential of microbial data to provide valuable analytics that can enhance operations and strategies for its clients.

OncoHealth

Series B in 2018
OncoHealth specializes in oncology benefits management solutions, offering services such as prior authorization, clinical decision support, physician education, expert peer review, and performance reporting. The company also features MATIS, a clinical decision support software designed for healthcare plans and providers, which enhances the analysis of cancer treatment and benefits management. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with an additional location in Plantation, Florida, OncoHealth employs a data-driven approach to help health plans, providers, and patients navigate oncology care. Its prior authorization platform supports approximately 5 million health plan members across the United States and Puerto Rico, addressing a comprehensive range of cancer treatments, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, precision medicine, targeted therapy, and supportive care.

Geltor

Series A in 2018
Geltor, Inc. produces bioactive animal free collagens and other proteins for beauty, nutrition, and other applications. It offers Collume, a bio-designed collagen technology for skincare cellular regeneration, protection, and derma-collagen synthesis; and HumaColl21, a collagen product that delivers collagen, elastin, laminin, and fibronectin boosting effect for skin care. The company also provides vegan collagen peptides and other novel proteins for functional food and nutraceutical formulas. Geltor, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in San Leandro, California.

Full Harvest

Series A in 2018
Full Harvest Technologies, Inc. operates a business-to-business platform that connects large farms with food companies, facilitating the sale of surplus and imperfect produce. Established in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company addresses the significant issue of food waste in the United States, where approximately 20 billion pounds of produce are discarded annually due to strict retailer standards regarding appearance. By creating a marketplace for this unutilized yet perfectly edible produce, Full Harvest aims to provide farmers with an additional revenue stream while helping food businesses reduce costs. The platform utilizes proprietary technology and an innovative supply chain model to enhance sustainability in the food system, ultimately benefiting both producers and consumers by minimizing waste and promoting the availability of affordable, healthy food options.

Patientco

Series B in 2018
Patientco is a payment technology company based in Atlanta, Georgia, that specializes in an integrated suite of communication and payment tools tailored for enterprise healthcare systems. Founded in 2009, the company operates a cloud-based platform aimed at enhancing patient understanding and management of healthcare bills while assisting providers in improving their revenue cycle. Patientco's offerings include a variety of features such as e-bills, SMS messaging, digital billing, online bill payment, payment plans, and automated payment processing. Additionally, the platform provides tools for analytics, reporting, and compliance, thereby facilitating a more efficient financial engagement between patients and healthcare providers. Patientco is supported by investment from BlueCross BlueShield Venture Partners and Sandbox Industries.

Lumiata

Series B in 2018
Lumiata is transforming the healthcare enterprise through the application of AI. Bringing predictive power within reach of data science teams and business users, we’re driving predictability and precision at scale — empowering providers and payers to reduce risk and manage costs and move out of reliance on flat data into a future of insights. Lumiata machine learning tools and pre-trained models comprise a scalable platform purpose-built for healthcare. Lumiata products are built from more than 120 million patient records, in-depth clinical knowledge, and its proprietary clinical IP. Lumiata enables healthcare organizations to explore use cases such as underwriting and care management. Lumiata is proud to be backed by Khosla Ventures, Blue Venture Fund, Defy.vc, and AllegisNL Capital. Team Lumiata is distributed across Silicon Valley, Dallas, and Guadalajara, Mexico.

Contessa

Series C in 2018
Contessa Health, Inc., based in Nashville, Tennessee, specializes in home hospitalization programs designed to enhance patient care while managing episodic risk. The company is recognized as a pioneer in Home Recovery Care, a risk-based model that integrates essential components of inpatient hospital care within patients' homes. Contessa employs a proprietary health informatics platform to support this model, ensuring that care is safe, affordable, and effective in improving patient outcomes. Additionally, Contessa offers solutions such as ContessaCare, which empowers healthcare providers to deliver hospital-level care at home, and ContradoClaim, a claims analytics tool that assists partners in managing prospective payments. The company also provides bundled payment managed services, enabling health plans and systems to optimize their care delivery without the need for hospital admissions. Contessa Health was founded in 2015 and continues to lead innovations in home-based healthcare.

Picwell

Series B in 2018
Picwell Inc. operates an online predictive recommendation engine that assists consumers in selecting appropriate health plans. By analyzing lifestyle, behavioral, and financial data alongside health claims, the company forecasts individual healthcare needs. Founded in 2013 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Picwell serves a diverse range of clients, including exchanges, benefit platforms, agents, brokers, retail pharmacies, and employers. Its software streamlines the benefits purchasing process, enabling users to confidently choose plans based on future care considerations and estimated out-of-pocket expenses. This approach not only aids consumers in making informed decisions but also enhances efficiency and cost-effectiveness for businesses involved in selling health plans.

Nuritas

Series A in 2017
Nuritas, Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Dublin, Ireland, that specializes in the discovery of bioactive peptides from food sources. Established in 2012, the company employs a unique approach that integrates artificial intelligence and genomics to rapidly identify and unlock natural peptides with health benefits. By focusing on nutritional bioinformatics, Nuritas combines computational biology with nutritional science to mine therapeutic peptides, enabling the development of functional food, beverages, dietary supplements, and cosmetics. Its innovative technology not only discovers new bioactive ingredients but also collaborates with food and ingredient companies to co-develop sustainable products. Through its work, Nuritas aims to enhance human and animal health while promoting a more sustainable food system.

SwipeSense

Series B in 2017
SwipeSense, Inc. offers a hand hygiene solution that combines point-of-care hand hygiene dispensers with real-time data from existing dispensers. The company offers portable dispensers, badges, wall mounted dispensers, hubs, and analytics. It serves the healthcare industry. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Lumiata

Series A in 2017
Lumiata is transforming the healthcare enterprise through the application of AI. Bringing predictive power within reach of data science teams and business users, we’re driving predictability and precision at scale — empowering providers and payers to reduce risk and manage costs and move out of reliance on flat data into a future of insights. Lumiata machine learning tools and pre-trained models comprise a scalable platform purpose-built for healthcare. Lumiata products are built from more than 120 million patient records, in-depth clinical knowledge, and its proprietary clinical IP. Lumiata enables healthcare organizations to explore use cases such as underwriting and care management. Lumiata is proud to be backed by Khosla Ventures, Blue Venture Fund, Defy.vc, and AllegisNL Capital. Team Lumiata is distributed across Silicon Valley, Dallas, and Guadalajara, Mexico.

AbleTo

Series D in 2017
AbleTo is a leading provider of virtual behavioral health care. Deep behavioral health insights and an integrated proprietary platform identifies and engages the right patients with the right support – when and how they want it. Their proven programs improve clinical outcomes and lower health care costs. AbleTo is committed to reach people with unmet behavioral health needs and eliminate barriers through virtual care. Their high-quality behavioral health care delivers results for their patients and their clients. AbleTo is proven to improve health outcomes and reduce medical costs with a program that earns high satisfaction scores from patients.

Solera.

Series B in 2017
Solera Health, Inc. operates a technology platform that connects patients, payers, and healthcare providers with community organizations and digital therapeutics focused on addressing chronic conditions such as hypertension, obesity, and tobacco use. Founded in 2015 and based in Phoenix, Arizona, Solera consolidates a fragmented landscape of healthcare programs into a single marketplace, enabling health plans and medical providers to enhance consumer engagement and participation. The platform facilitates patient identification, referrals, and reimbursement processes while proactively matching individuals with appropriate non-clinical healthcare providers based on their specific needs and preferences. This integrated approach aims to improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs through lifestyle and behavioral interventions.

HarvestPort

Series A in 2017
HarvestPort Exchange, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the rental of used agricultural assets and equipment, connecting lenders with renters in the agricultural sector. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, HarvestPort serves as a marketplace where farmers and agricultural professionals can find and rent necessary equipment based on seasonal demands. The platform provides comprehensive services, including documentation of available assets, matching requests with qualified lenders, analyzing user profiles for targeted recommendations, and managing transactions and billing. By streamlining access to agricultural resources, HarvestPort supports efficient farming practices and promotes the shared economy within the agricultural industry.

Solera.

Series A in 2017
Solera Health, Inc. operates a technology platform that connects patients, payers, and healthcare providers with community organizations and digital therapeutics focused on addressing chronic conditions such as hypertension, obesity, and tobacco use. Founded in 2015 and based in Phoenix, Arizona, Solera consolidates a fragmented landscape of healthcare programs into a single marketplace, enabling health plans and medical providers to enhance consumer engagement and participation. The platform facilitates patient identification, referrals, and reimbursement processes while proactively matching individuals with appropriate non-clinical healthcare providers based on their specific needs and preferences. This integrated approach aims to improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs through lifestyle and behavioral interventions.

Wayspring

Series B in 2016
Wayspring, formerly known as Axial Healthcare, Inc., is a Nashville-based company that develops a cloud-based clinical decision support platform aimed at managing the cost and quality of patient care, particularly in the realm of substance use disorders (SUD). The platform connects patients, healthcare providers, and health plans, offering individualized solutions that span the entire spectrum of substance use, from risk assessment to recovery. It includes features such as predictive analytics and a decision-support system that provides insights into pain management and opioid-related risks. The technology facilitates data-driven decision-making at the point of care, equipping healthcare professionals with essential tools and information to identify at-risk patients and ensure continuity of care. Through its interactive platform, Wayspring aims to improve healthcare outcomes by mending fragmented care systems and supporting patients on their recovery journey.

Contessa

Series B in 2016
Contessa Health, Inc., based in Nashville, Tennessee, specializes in home hospitalization programs designed to enhance patient care while managing episodic risk. The company is recognized as a pioneer in Home Recovery Care, a risk-based model that integrates essential components of inpatient hospital care within patients' homes. Contessa employs a proprietary health informatics platform to support this model, ensuring that care is safe, affordable, and effective in improving patient outcomes. Additionally, Contessa offers solutions such as ContessaCare, which empowers healthcare providers to deliver hospital-level care at home, and ContradoClaim, a claims analytics tool that assists partners in managing prospective payments. The company also provides bundled payment managed services, enabling health plans and systems to optimize their care delivery without the need for hospital admissions. Contessa Health was founded in 2015 and continues to lead innovations in home-based healthcare.

Agrivida

Series E in 2016
Agrivida, Inc. is an agricultural biotechnology company that specializes in developing feed additives and renewable biomass-based alternative fuels. Founded in 2002 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Agrivida focuses on nutritional solutions for a variety of livestock, including poultry, swine, dairy and beef cattle, and aquaculture. The company offers products such as GRAINZYME, a phytase feed additive for poultry, and INzyme Enzymes, which provide regulated enzymes for various applications including detergents and food production. In addition, Agrivida develops corn varieties optimized for producing ethanol from corn stover, contributing to the production of clean-burning, renewable fuels.

IDX

Venture Round in 2016
ID Experts brings simplicity and efficiency to the complex world of data privacy, security, and fraud prevention, through innovative software and service solutions. The personal data your organization captures, stores, and transmits is both a necessity and a liability. The risk of a data breach has never been so high. Neither have the consequences of not complying with federal/state privacy and security regulations like HIPAA/HITECH and GLBA. ID Experts’ focus is to minimize these risks.

Vestaron

Series D in 2016
Vestaron Corporation is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing, manufacturing, and selling peptide-based biologic crop protection products. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, with a research and development center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Vestaron offers a range of bioinsecticides including Spear-T for thrips in vegetables and ornamentals, Spear-Lep for various fruits and vegetables, and Leprotec for field use. The company's products are designed to enhance the safety, efficacy, and sustainability of agricultural practices while being safe for humans, birds, fish, and pollinators. By utilizing peptides derived from spiders, Vestaron aims to provide innovative solutions for agriculture, animal health, and commercial pest control applications.

Solera.

Series A in 2016
Solera Health, Inc. operates a technology platform that connects patients, payers, and healthcare providers with community organizations and digital therapeutics focused on addressing chronic conditions such as hypertension, obesity, and tobacco use. Founded in 2015 and based in Phoenix, Arizona, Solera consolidates a fragmented landscape of healthcare programs into a single marketplace, enabling health plans and medical providers to enhance consumer engagement and participation. The platform facilitates patient identification, referrals, and reimbursement processes while proactively matching individuals with appropriate non-clinical healthcare providers based on their specific needs and preferences. This integrated approach aims to improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs through lifestyle and behavioral interventions.

Lumiata

Series B in 2016
Lumiata is transforming the healthcare enterprise through the application of AI. Bringing predictive power within reach of data science teams and business users, we’re driving predictability and precision at scale — empowering providers and payers to reduce risk and manage costs and move out of reliance on flat data into a future of insights. Lumiata machine learning tools and pre-trained models comprise a scalable platform purpose-built for healthcare. Lumiata products are built from more than 120 million patient records, in-depth clinical knowledge, and its proprietary clinical IP. Lumiata enables healthcare organizations to explore use cases such as underwriting and care management. Lumiata is proud to be backed by Khosla Ventures, Blue Venture Fund, Defy.vc, and AllegisNL Capital. Team Lumiata is distributed across Silicon Valley, Dallas, and Guadalajara, Mexico.

IDX

Series A in 2016
ID Experts brings simplicity and efficiency to the complex world of data privacy, security, and fraud prevention, through innovative software and service solutions. The personal data your organization captures, stores, and transmits is both a necessity and a liability. The risk of a data breach has never been so high. Neither have the consequences of not complying with federal/state privacy and security regulations like HIPAA/HITECH and GLBA. ID Experts’ focus is to minimize these risks.

OncoHealth

Series A in 2016
OncoHealth specializes in oncology benefits management solutions, offering services such as prior authorization, clinical decision support, physician education, expert peer review, and performance reporting. The company also features MATIS, a clinical decision support software designed for healthcare plans and providers, which enhances the analysis of cancer treatment and benefits management. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with an additional location in Plantation, Florida, OncoHealth employs a data-driven approach to help health plans, providers, and patients navigate oncology care. Its prior authorization platform supports approximately 5 million health plan members across the United States and Puerto Rico, addressing a comprehensive range of cancer treatments, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, precision medicine, targeted therapy, and supportive care.

Picwell

Series A in 2015
Picwell Inc. operates an online predictive recommendation engine that assists consumers in selecting appropriate health plans. By analyzing lifestyle, behavioral, and financial data alongside health claims, the company forecasts individual healthcare needs. Founded in 2013 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Picwell serves a diverse range of clients, including exchanges, benefit platforms, agents, brokers, retail pharmacies, and employers. Its software streamlines the benefits purchasing process, enabling users to confidently choose plans based on future care considerations and estimated out-of-pocket expenses. This approach not only aids consumers in making informed decisions but also enhances efficiency and cost-effectiveness for businesses involved in selling health plans.

Contessa

Series A in 2015
Contessa Health, Inc., based in Nashville, Tennessee, specializes in home hospitalization programs designed to enhance patient care while managing episodic risk. The company is recognized as a pioneer in Home Recovery Care, a risk-based model that integrates essential components of inpatient hospital care within patients' homes. Contessa employs a proprietary health informatics platform to support this model, ensuring that care is safe, affordable, and effective in improving patient outcomes. Additionally, Contessa offers solutions such as ContessaCare, which empowers healthcare providers to deliver hospital-level care at home, and ContradoClaim, a claims analytics tool that assists partners in managing prospective payments. The company also provides bundled payment managed services, enabling health plans and systems to optimize their care delivery without the need for hospital admissions. Contessa Health was founded in 2015 and continues to lead innovations in home-based healthcare.

Descartes Labs

Series A in 2015
Descartes Labs, Inc. specializes in deep learning and image analysis, utilizing advanced machine learning algorithms to categorize and interpret visual data from various sources, including satellites, drones, and cameras. Founded in December 2014 as a spin-out from Los Alamos National Laboratory, the company initially focused on agricultural models to predict crop yields using satellite imagery and weather data. Recognizing the broader applications of its technology, Descartes Labs developed a cloud-based geospatial analytics platform that enables organizations to analyze vast datasets for insights into natural resources and supply chains. The platform processes data from major satellite constellations, providing rapid access to analysis-ready images and supporting intelligent learning models. By normalizing and presenting science-ready data, Descartes Labs accelerates the application of machine intelligence for diverse users, including businesses and governments, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency. The company is headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with additional offices in San Francisco, Los Alamos, and New York City.

Solera.

Series A in 2015
Solera Health, Inc. operates a technology platform that connects patients, payers, and healthcare providers with community organizations and digital therapeutics focused on addressing chronic conditions such as hypertension, obesity, and tobacco use. Founded in 2015 and based in Phoenix, Arizona, Solera consolidates a fragmented landscape of healthcare programs into a single marketplace, enabling health plans and medical providers to enhance consumer engagement and participation. The platform facilitates patient identification, referrals, and reimbursement processes while proactively matching individuals with appropriate non-clinical healthcare providers based on their specific needs and preferences. This integrated approach aims to improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs through lifestyle and behavioral interventions.

Tripoto

Seed Round in 2015
Tripoto Travel Pvt Ltd operates a comprehensive travel platform that serves a global community of travelers. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New Delhi, India, the platform allows users to discover and share travel itineraries, photos, maps, guides, reviews, and recommendations. It facilitates the creation of personalized travel content, enabling users to upload their travel experiences and connect with like-minded individuals. The platform covers a wide range of travel options, including city tours, beach holidays, adventure trips, and more, catering to various interests and budgets. With over 6 million monthly visitors, Tripoto fosters a vibrant community where travelers can plan their vacations and share insights, making travel planning more interactive and engaging.

Allay

Seed Round in 2015
Allay Inc. is a benefits consulting company that focuses on providing an online platform for small to medium-sized businesses to manage their employee benefits and health insurance purchasing in a paperless manner. The company allows businesses to collaborate with their preferred brokers to purchase, fund, and administer health insurance plans effectively. Allay specializes in self-funded and level-funded insurance products and assists benefits advisors in modeling various healthcare vendor options and stop-loss insurance contracts. This capability enables consultants to recommend the most cost-effective vendor combinations tailored to specific populations and locations, ultimately leading to improved quality of care and reduced costs for clients. Incorporated in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, Allay operates as a subsidiary of Novo Benefits, LLC.

BeneStream

Series A in 2015
BeneStream, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in facilitating access to government benefits for employees, including food stamps, Medicaid, and child health programs. Established in 2013, BeneStream offers a web-based platform designed for brokers and human resource departments, leveraging employee payroll data to assess eligibility for various government assistance programs. The company streamlines the enrollment process by providing completed applications for individuals to sign and submit. Additionally, BeneStream conducts Medicaid screenings and enrollments to identify employees who qualify for Medicaid, thereby assisting employers in complying with the Affordable Care Act (ACA). By outsourcing enrollment in Medicaid, BeneStream helps employers manage costs associated with providing health insurance to low-income employees, offering a solution that not only avoids penalties but also ensures free, comprehensive coverage for qualifying individuals and their families.

Wayspring

Series A in 2015
Wayspring, formerly known as Axial Healthcare, Inc., is a Nashville-based company that develops a cloud-based clinical decision support platform aimed at managing the cost and quality of patient care, particularly in the realm of substance use disorders (SUD). The platform connects patients, healthcare providers, and health plans, offering individualized solutions that span the entire spectrum of substance use, from risk assessment to recovery. It includes features such as predictive analytics and a decision-support system that provides insights into pain management and opioid-related risks. The technology facilitates data-driven decision-making at the point of care, equipping healthcare professionals with essential tools and information to identify at-risk patients and ensure continuity of care. Through its interactive platform, Wayspring aims to improve healthcare outcomes by mending fragmented care systems and supporting patients on their recovery journey.

SwipeSense

Series B in 2015
SwipeSense, Inc. offers a hand hygiene solution that combines point-of-care hand hygiene dispensers with real-time data from existing dispensers. The company offers portable dispensers, badges, wall mounted dispensers, hubs, and analytics. It serves the healthcare industry. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

AbilTo

Series C in 2015
AbilTo is a national behavioral healthcare provider that offers telehealth services across all fifty states, focusing on individuals experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges due to medical events and life transitions. The company provides support through a network of licensed therapists and behavior coaches who guide participants in an eight-week program aimed at helping them set and achieve personal goals. This program is designed to assist individuals in reclaiming their lives, enhancing their overall happiness, health, and productivity. AbilTo operates under the brand name for various professional services entities that are either managed by or affiliated with AbilTo Inc.
Advanced Animal Diagnostics, Inc. commercializes proprietary technology for the diagnosis of farm-animal diseases. It uses an animal's own immune response to detect and stage infections to improve the quality of life for producers, processors, animals, and consumers. The company offers QuickSmear, a rapid differential slide to speed and simplify production animal research using differential cell counts; and SCC+ System for early detection of mastitis. Advanced Animal Diagnostics was founded in 2001 and is based in Durham, North Carolina.

Lumiata

Series A in 2014
Lumiata is transforming the healthcare enterprise through the application of AI. Bringing predictive power within reach of data science teams and business users, we’re driving predictability and precision at scale — empowering providers and payers to reduce risk and manage costs and move out of reliance on flat data into a future of insights. Lumiata machine learning tools and pre-trained models comprise a scalable platform purpose-built for healthcare. Lumiata products are built from more than 120 million patient records, in-depth clinical knowledge, and its proprietary clinical IP. Lumiata enables healthcare organizations to explore use cases such as underwriting and care management. Lumiata is proud to be backed by Khosla Ventures, Blue Venture Fund, Defy.vc, and AllegisNL Capital. Team Lumiata is distributed across Silicon Valley, Dallas, and Guadalajara, Mexico.

Conservis

Series A in 2014
Conservis provides farm management software to help you see your operation from the dirt up. Track field activities, manage inventories and analyze yields. The Conservis platform connects your information to manage your progress today and harvest opportunities ahead. Conservis started when four farmers asked our founders for help with workflow management. That was five years ago. Today, the Conservis system is used by the most successful agricultural producers to make informed business decisions. It is trusted to manage over $8 Billion in land, equipment and crop assets at all stages of production to improve bottom-line performance.

Wayspring

Series A in 2014
Wayspring, formerly known as Axial Healthcare, Inc., is a Nashville-based company that develops a cloud-based clinical decision support platform aimed at managing the cost and quality of patient care, particularly in the realm of substance use disorders (SUD). The platform connects patients, healthcare providers, and health plans, offering individualized solutions that span the entire spectrum of substance use, from risk assessment to recovery. It includes features such as predictive analytics and a decision-support system that provides insights into pain management and opioid-related risks. The technology facilitates data-driven decision-making at the point of care, equipping healthcare professionals with essential tools and information to identify at-risk patients and ensure continuity of care. Through its interactive platform, Wayspring aims to improve healthcare outcomes by mending fragmented care systems and supporting patients on their recovery journey.

Novihum Technologies

Series B in 2014
Novihum Technologies GmbH, located in Dresden, Germany, specializes in the production of a natural soil enhancer derived from lignite. Founded in 2012, the company emerged from research conducted at the Technical University of Dresden in the 2000s. Novihum Technologies established its first industrial-scale production facility in Dortmund, Germany, in 2016, supported by venture capital partners and the European Union. The company has a dedicated team of soil, plant, and production experts and currently employs around 30 individuals. Novihum Technologies successfully supplies its innovative product to customers across Europe, North America, and other regions, contributing to sustainable agriculture and improved soil health.

Aspire Health

Series B in 2014
Aspire Health, Inc. is a healthcare company based in Nashville, Tennessee, that operates a network of outpatient palliative care practices for patients with serious illnesses. Established in 2012, the company focuses on providing relief from symptoms, pain, and stress associated with conditions such as cancer, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, kidney failure, liver failure, advanced dementia, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Aspire Health supports patients and their caregivers by navigating the healthcare system, aiding in complex treatment decisions, and offering emotional and spiritual guidance. The organization delivers home-based and outpatient clinical services across several Middle Tennessee counties, including Davidson, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson. Aspire Health operates as a subsidiary of Nash Holding Company and emphasizes disease management and care coordination across various settings, including outpatient clinics and assisted living centers.

Essence Group Holdings

Private Equity Round in 2014
Essence Group Holdings Corporation, through its subsidiaries, offers health insurance and software. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Maryland Heights, Missouri.

SwipeSense

Series A in 2014
SwipeSense, Inc. offers a hand hygiene solution that combines point-of-care hand hygiene dispensers with real-time data from existing dispensers. The company offers portable dispensers, badges, wall mounted dispensers, hubs, and analytics. It serves the healthcare industry. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

AbilTo

Series B in 2014
AbilTo is a national behavioral healthcare provider that offers telehealth services across all fifty states, focusing on individuals experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges due to medical events and life transitions. The company provides support through a network of licensed therapists and behavior coaches who guide participants in an eight-week program aimed at helping them set and achieve personal goals. This program is designed to assist individuals in reclaiming their lives, enhancing their overall happiness, health, and productivity. AbilTo operates under the brand name for various professional services entities that are either managed by or affiliated with AbilTo Inc.

enEvolv

Series A in 2014
enEvolv, Inc. engineers and licenses microorganisms to produce chemicals, enzymes, and small molecules. It offers bacteria, yeast, and algae for various industries, including specialty chemicals, food, energy, personal care, and pharmaceuticals. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. As of March 18, 2020, enEvolv, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Zymergen, Inc.

Remedify

Seed Round in 2013
Remedify is a database and iPad app that helps technicians correctly clean and sterilize reusable surgical instruments. Remedify is cloud-based software that takes the guesswork out of sterile processing at hospitals and surgery centers.

PRSM Healthcare

Seed Round in 2013
PRSM Healthcare LLC provides patient relationship solutions and management. The company offers self-service patient engagement platforms, which are focused on engaging and delivering follow-up patients for scheduling. Its portfolio includes PRSM Care, a seamless solution for managing the patient follow-up, cancellation, and no-show needs. The company’s flexible platform also supports the acquisition of new patients; and used as a part of targeted relationship campaigns to focus on specific patient groups. PRSM Healthcare LLC was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Brentwood, Tennessee.

ZeOmega

Funding Round in 2013
ZeOmega, founded in 2001, provides a powerful population health management platform for payers, providers and value-based care organizations. Our high-value, strategic solution is designed to integrate workflow, analytics, content and communication capabilities. With deep domain expertise and a comprehensive understanding of complex population health challenges, ZeOmega delivers solutions to facilitate collaboration among stakeholders—which in turn enables clients to implement disparate health care management strategies for overall improvement in quality of care, provider performance, individual patient and member satisfaction, and cost savings. Reliable, responsive and dedicated to meeting customer expectations and project benchmarks, ZeOmega is the right technology partner for health plans, disease management organizations, patient-centered medical homes, medical management organizations, third-party administrators, and other organizations providing medical and care management services.

Doggyloot

Series A in 2013
[doggyloot](http://www.doggyloot.com) is the top flash sales site for dogs and dog owners that offers discounts on dog-related products to members nationwide. doggyloot offers several new deals on products each day, including dog toys, treats, chews, accessories and more, at 25 to 75 percent off retail price and with free shipping. doggyloot aims to introduce members to new, unique, and high-quality products for their dogs, while offering them at a discounted price. In September 2011, doggyloot launched an online content community for dog owners called [doggywoof](http://woof.doggyloot.com). The site posts articles and responds to questions on dog training, health, DIYs and recipes, and more, including posts from certified veterinarians and trainers. doggyloot was founded in December 2010 by Ryan Schoop, Nick Rosa, and Millie Tadewaldt. In May 2012, the team welcomed Jeff Eckerling as CEO.

Change Healthcare

Series D in 2013
Change Healthcare Inc. is an independent healthcare technology platform that offers data and analytics-driven solutions aimed at enhancing clinical, financial, administrative, and patient engagement outcomes within the U.S. healthcare system. The company operates through three primary segments: Software and Analytics, Network Solutions, and Technology-Enabled Services. The Software and Analytics segment focuses on solutions for financial performance, payment accuracy, and clinical decision management. The Network Solutions segment facilitates various transactions, including electronic payments and the aggregation of clinical and financial data. Lastly, the Technology-Enabled Services segment provides support for financial management, value-based care, and healthcare consulting. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Change Healthcare originated from a spinoff of healthcare processing and consulting services previously acquired by McKesson, which has since divested its interest in the company.

NaviHealth

Venture Round in 2013
naviHealth, Inc. specializes in providing and managing post-acute healthcare services in the United States. The company partners with health plans, hospitals, and post-acute care providers to manage the entire continuum of post-acute care. It develops post-acute care management software and offers clinical support services that include care coordination and data analysis to enhance patient outcomes. By utilizing evidence-based protocols and technology-enabled services, naviHealth aims to optimize care plans, reduce hospital readmissions, and increase patient satisfaction. The company employs proprietary tools to deliver customized, patient-centric care plans and develops strategic insights to improve workflows and provider relationships. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, naviHealth also has offices in Newton, Massachusetts, and Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. As of May 2020, it operates as a subsidiary of OptumHealth, Inc.

EveryMove

Series A in 2013
EveryMove is a web-based application for individuals and companies to empower, capitalize on, and follow fitness-focused lifestyles. Available on both Android and iOS platforms, the EveryMove smartphone application facilitates cross-platform communication in order for users to take part in fitness challenges, network with other health enthusiasts, use personal fitness data to incentivize employer rewards programs, share their results with one another, etc.

CareSimply

Seed Round in 2012
CareSimply is a website that helps families find, hire, and manage local in-home caregivers. CareSimply's directory lists caregivers with whom the company has conducted interviews and performed background checks; families can search this list to find the appropriate provider for their loved ones. Caregiver profiles provide families with information on expertise, educational background, work experience, professional licenses, and patient reviews. Families can also interview and hire caregivers with CareSimply by scheduling and paying for services directly through the website. CareSimply assists families by taking care of paperwork, contracts, insurance, and taxes. CareSimply was founded in 2012 by Anthony Wijnen and Matthew Larson, and is backed by venture capital firm and startup foundry Sandbox Industries.

Foodini

Seed Round in 2012
Foodini is a meal recommendation engine that tailors weekly meal plans and grocery lists based on individual food and cooking preferences. Users begin by detailing their likes, dislikes, allergies, and dietary restrictions on the Foodini website. They also indicate their preferred cooking styles and the time they wish to spend preparing meals. Using this information, Foodini's engine generates a customized meal plan that includes recipes for main courses, sides, and desserts, along with a corresponding grocery list. Members pay a monthly subscription fee and can earn discount credits by sharing their meal plans on social media or by contributing their own recipes. Founded in 2012 by Dan Roberts and Dave Shapiro, Foodini is supported by Sandbox Industries, a venture capital firm. Additionally, Foodini offers an online cooking learning platform that provides access to video lessons and live interactions with professional chefs, allowing users to explore diverse global recipes.

GetAFive

Seed Round in 2012
GetAFive is an online AP test prep tool that offers video reviews from expert teachers, customized study plans, practice tests, and more. In addition to AP review close to test time, students can use GetAFive to review for regular tests in AP classes during the school year. Students who purchase an AP class review from GetAFive begin with a diagnostic test to see what areas they need to work on the most. They then have access to individual video lessons from expert teachers, each of which is followed by a review quiz and includes study notes. Once the reviews are completed, students can take practice exams and opt to have their free response questions hand-graded by AP teachers. Parents with a GetAFive account can purchase classes on behalf of their students, monitor students' progress on video lessons, and see quiz and test results. GetAFive was founded in 2012 by Lindsay Cohen and Danny Levi, and is backed by venture capital firm and startup foundry Sandbox Industries.

SwipeSense

Series A in 2012
SwipeSense, Inc. offers a hand hygiene solution that combines point-of-care hand hygiene dispensers with real-time data from existing dispensers. The company offers portable dispensers, badges, wall mounted dispensers, hubs, and analytics. It serves the healthcare industry. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Patientco

Series A in 2012
Patientco is a payment technology company based in Atlanta, Georgia, that specializes in an integrated suite of communication and payment tools tailored for enterprise healthcare systems. Founded in 2009, the company operates a cloud-based platform aimed at enhancing patient understanding and management of healthcare bills while assisting providers in improving their revenue cycle. Patientco's offerings include a variety of features such as e-bills, SMS messaging, digital billing, online bill payment, payment plans, and automated payment processing. Additionally, the platform provides tools for analytics, reporting, and compliance, thereby facilitating a more efficient financial engagement between patients and healthcare providers. Patientco is supported by investment from BlueCross BlueShield Venture Partners and Sandbox Industries.

CakeStyle

Seed Round in 2012
[CakeStyle](http://www.cakestyle.com) is a virtual personal styling service for women designed to take the hassle out of shopping by shipping a box of handpicked clothing and accessories to members' doors each season. After signing up at www.cakestyle.com, each member has a consultation with her stylist so that CakeStyle knows how she needs to dress each day, what pieces she owns, and how she likes her clothes to fit. Then, her stylist hand-selects pieces for her from designers like Elie Tahari, Diane von Furstenberg, Theory and more, creating four to six outfits with accessories. The box is shipped directly to each member's door and she tries on the outfits at home. Once she has decided which looks to keep, she ships the rest of the pieces back to CakeStyle, paying only for the items she keeps. All clothing and accessories are priced at retail, with boxes valued at about $2,500 to $3,000 each. Shipping both ways, and the stylists' services, are free. CakeStyle has no minimum purchase requirement. CakeStyle also has a [style blog](http://www.cakestyle.com/content) where the team posts about trends, style advice, designers, and other fashion-related content. CakeStyle was founded in August 2011 by Cecelia Myers and Millie Tadewaldt, and launched officially in November of that year. In August 2012, CakeStyle announced that it had raised $1M in seed funding from the [Sandbox Advantage Fund](http://www.sandboxindustries.com).

Allylix

Venture Round in 2012
Allylix, Inc. is an early-stage biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, with research and development laboratories in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 2002, the company specializes in developing terpene products and their derivatives for various markets, including flavor and fragrance, food ingredients, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and biofuels. Notable among its offerings is nootkatone, a grapefruit flavor used in beverages such as fruit juices and citrus-flavored sodas. Additionally, Allylix works on sesquiterpenes that contribute to the aroma chemical segment of the flavor and fragrance industry, as well as production platforms for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sectors.

Change Healthcare

Series C in 2012
Change Healthcare Inc. is an independent healthcare technology platform that offers data and analytics-driven solutions aimed at enhancing clinical, financial, administrative, and patient engagement outcomes within the U.S. healthcare system. The company operates through three primary segments: Software and Analytics, Network Solutions, and Technology-Enabled Services. The Software and Analytics segment focuses on solutions for financial performance, payment accuracy, and clinical decision management. The Network Solutions segment facilitates various transactions, including electronic payments and the aggregation of clinical and financial data. Lastly, the Technology-Enabled Services segment provides support for financial management, value-based care, and healthcare consulting. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Change Healthcare originated from a spinoff of healthcare processing and consulting services previously acquired by McKesson, which has since divested its interest in the company.

ScholarPRO

Series A in 2012
ScholarPRO Incorporated is an online platform designed to assist students in finding and applying for scholarships that match their criteria. Founded in 2009 and based in Chicago, Illinois, ScholarPRO aims to simplify the scholarship application process, which can often be burdensome due to complicated paperwork, repetitive forms, and additional costs like postage and transcript fees. By streamlining the entire process from search to submission, ScholarPRO seeks to alleviate the challenges students face, allowing them to focus more on their education rather than the complexities of scholarship applications.

Aratana Therapeutics

Series B in 2011
Aratana Therapeutics, Inc. is a pet therapeutics company based in Leawood, Kansas, that specializes in the licensing, development, and commercialization of therapeutics for dogs and cats in the United States. The company’s product portfolio includes a range of therapeutics such as NOCITA, which provides post-operative analgesia for dogs, ENTYCE for appetite stimulation, and GALLIPRANT for managing pain and inflammation due to osteoarthritis. Additionally, Aratana is developing innovative treatments, including a bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension for cats and various therapeutic candidates aimed at addressing conditions like atopic dermatitis and feline herpes virus. Aratana also has collaborations with other companies, including Elanco Animal Health, to further enhance its product offerings. Founded in 2010, Aratana Therapeutics focuses on delivering high-quality medicines to meet the unmet needs of companion animal care.

Doggyloot

Seed Round in 2011
[doggyloot](http://www.doggyloot.com) is the top flash sales site for dogs and dog owners that offers discounts on dog-related products to members nationwide. doggyloot offers several new deals on products each day, including dog toys, treats, chews, accessories and more, at 25 to 75 percent off retail price and with free shipping. doggyloot aims to introduce members to new, unique, and high-quality products for their dogs, while offering them at a discounted price. In September 2011, doggyloot launched an online content community for dog owners called [doggywoof](http://woof.doggyloot.com). The site posts articles and responds to questions on dog training, health, DIYs and recipes, and more, including posts from certified veterinarians and trainers. doggyloot was founded in December 2010 by Ryan Schoop, Nick Rosa, and Millie Tadewaldt. In May 2012, the team welcomed Jeff Eckerling as CEO.

BabbaCo

Seed Round in 2011
BabbaCo, Inc. is a subscription service that offers monthly boxes of themed activities designed to facilitate hands-on learning for children. Each box contains a selection of educational materials centered around various themes such as cooking, gratitude, recycling, detective work, and music. By providing these curated activities, BabbaCo aims to assist parents in engaging their children in interactive and educational experiences, making parenting more manageable and enriching.

FanGo

Series A in 2011
FanGo Software Systems specializes in mobile ordering technology solutions, focusing on enhancing the fan experience at sporting events. The company offers a mobile application that enables attendees to conveniently order concessions and merchandise directly from their seats, eliminating the need to stand in long lines. This m-commerce solution is accessible through various platforms, including the iPhone app store, Blackberry World Store, and Windows mobile. By streamlining the ordering process, FanGo aims to improve customer satisfaction and operational efficiency at venues.

Alltuition

Seed Round in 2011
Alltuition is an online search engine that enables collage students to find sources for financial aid. It tracks hundreds of student loan providers to help students find the best loans they are eligible for and to understand the real cost of borrowing.

FeeFighters

Seed Round in 2011
FeeFighters operates an online marketplace that simplifies the selection of credit card processing services for business owners. By allowing merchants to compare and choose from multiple bids in a reverse auction format, FeeFighters enables users to secure the best deals, often resulting in savings of approximately 40 percent on processing fees. Additionally, the company offers free tools, including a credit card processing calculator, to assist businesses in making informed financial decisions. This approach streamlines the process of finding a suitable merchant account provider, making it as straightforward as booking a flight online.

Nexidia

Series F in 2010
Nexidia Inc. specializes in developing dialogue and audio analysis technologies designed to optimize audio and video media. The company's product offerings include Nexidia Interaction Analytics for analyzing multichannel contact center interactions, Nexidia Capture for call recording and storage, and real-time monitoring solutions such as Nexidia Scan and Agent Assist. Additionally, Nexidia provides tools like Dialogue Search for content discovery, QC for automating closed caption verification, and Comply for video program automation. Its offerings extend to Audio Discovery OnDemand for sound recording analysis, and various search solutions for managing large volumes of audio and video content. Nexidia also delivers consulting, training, and support services across multiple industries, including communications, healthcare, and media. Founded in 2000 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Nexidia was previously known as Fast-Talk Communications, Inc. and became a subsidiary of NICE Systems Ltd. in 2016.

Lab42

Seed Round in 2010
Lab42 is a market research company established in 2010, specializing in obtaining consumer feedback through online surveys conducted on social networking platforms. By leveraging social media and other digital avenues, Lab42 provides accurate and targeted insights quickly and affordably, distinguishing itself from traditional market research firms. The company offers a range of services, including client consultation, survey design and programming, and infographic creation, addressing various market research needs such as validating startup concepts, refining investment strategies, and testing product ideas, including logo design and pricing. With a focus on delivering valuable consumer insights, Lab42 caters to clients who may find conventional market research methods too costly or time-consuming. The company's leadership includes CEO Gauri Sharma, who joined in 2011, and it is supported by Sandbox Industries.

Harvest Automation

Series A in 2010
Harvest was founded by a seasoned technology executive and a trio of robotics experts. The Company now comprises a diverse, commited team with expertise in sales and marketing, engineering (software, hardware, electrical, mechanical), project management, and business operations.

Phreesia

Series D in 2010
Phreesia is a privately held company specializing in patient check-in solutions for healthcare organizations. The company offers a wireless touch screen device known as the PhreesiaPad, which automates the patient check-in process by securely collecting personal health information in compliance with HIPAA regulations. This system integrates seamlessly with existing electronic medical records (EMRs) and does not disrupt physician workflows. Phreesia enhances the patient experience by preparing individuals for appointments, providing relevant health education, and allowing them to verify previously recorded information. Additionally, Phreesia's software solutions improve the operational and financial performance of healthcare providers by managing various aspects of patient access, registration, payments, and clinical support. The company is supported by a Medical Advisory Board and has initiated patient care initiatives focused on wellness and disease prevention, having secured $13.25 million in funding to date.

AquaSpy

Series B in 2010
Intelligent water management reduces the need for costly new alternatives including recycling and desalination. It means knowing how much water is being used and where it can be saved. AquaSpy technology has been proven in the toughest environment of all - outback Australia. Its sensors have helped farmers improve yields by as much as 100%. Now they are being used across agricultural markets, in cities and towns, and beneath some of the world's finest golf courses, in the Americas, Australia and Europe. There are over 50,000 AquaSpy sensors in use around the world. AquaSpy Group has representation across the USA, Latin America and Australia.

SATeducacional

Series A in 2010
Bloom Health is a benefits company that offers agencies and employees with insights to predict and manage benefits costs. Bloom Health offers employees with benefits options, compensation management solutions, and consulting services. They also provides a cloud-based solution to predict and manage costs. Bloom Health is acquired by Empyrean Benefit Solutions, Inc. Bloom Health was founded in 2009 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Phreesia

Series C in 2009
Phreesia is a privately held company specializing in patient check-in solutions for healthcare organizations. The company offers a wireless touch screen device known as the PhreesiaPad, which automates the patient check-in process by securely collecting personal health information in compliance with HIPAA regulations. This system integrates seamlessly with existing electronic medical records (EMRs) and does not disrupt physician workflows. Phreesia enhances the patient experience by preparing individuals for appointments, providing relevant health education, and allowing them to verify previously recorded information. Additionally, Phreesia's software solutions improve the operational and financial performance of healthcare providers by managing various aspects of patient access, registration, payments, and clinical support. The company is supported by a Medical Advisory Board and has initiated patient care initiatives focused on wellness and disease prevention, having secured $13.25 million in funding to date.

Divergence

Series C in 2009
Divergence is a research and development company dedicated to the discovery of effective and ecologically sound strategies for the control of parasites and other pests. The Company's initial focus is on parasitic nematodes, one of the world's major pest groups. Nematodes are roundworms that cause billions of dollars in damage annually to numerous crops, including soybeans, corn, cotton, strawberries, and bananas. Nematodes causing important human diseases include hookworm, whipworm, roundworm (Ascaris), and the filarial worms responsible for lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis.

Initiate Systems

Venture Round in 2008
Initiate Systems specializes in master data management software, enabling organizations to effectively leverage and share essential data assets. The company provides services such as customer data integration and enterprise master person index software, catering to various sectors including financial services, hospitality, manufacturing, and retail. By offering a comprehensive and accurate view of data from multiple sources, Initiate Systems helps companies unlock the value of their data for enhanced competitive advantage and operational efficiency. Their expertise in information exchange supports businesses in managing critical data both within and outside their firewall.

MIG Email Marketing

Series A in 2000
MIG Email Marketing offers customer loyalty and retention programs for local merchants to drive in-store traffic. Its services include custom survey and marketing research, patron wish lists, loyalty and frequency card programs, referral rewards programs, custom data collection, POS integration, data tracking, online reporting, and email building. The company also offers web site design, development, deployment, and hosting services; and search engine optimization services. MIG Email Marketing was founded in 2000 and is based in Southfield, Michigan.
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