Second Avenue Partners

Second Avenue Partners provide management, strategy and capital for early stage companies. The following companies are in their portfolio... -Rubicon Interactive -Sports Technologies Inc. -Ice Energy -Newsvine -Azaleos -You Software -Revenue Science -Insitu Group -Bocada -HouseValues.com -WaveMarket -Terabeam -Essention

Nick Hanauer

Partner

Michael B. Slade

Partner

Past deals in Seattle, WA

Seeq

Series C in 2021
Seeq is founded on the premise that companies need better solutions for quickly and easily deriving business insight from their industrial process data. It aims to provide software and services that convert industrial process data into information, enable discovery, increase collaboration, and ultimately drive better business decisions that lead to seamless execution, increased earnings, and continuous improvement. Seeq is an official partner of OSIsoft and recently sponsored its European and US user conferences, as well as US regional seminars. Seeq is also a sponsor of recent Emerson Exchange user conferences. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States.

Knock

Venture Round in 2021
Knock, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that offers a sales and marketing software platform designed specifically for residential property management. Established in 2013, the company provides a customer relationship management (CRM) solution that connects property managers and landlords with prospective renters. Its platform enables leasing teams to manage tasks, track property metrics, and maintain communication with prospects. Additionally, Knock's tools allow property managers to monitor daily activities of leasing teams and facilitate online scheduling for property tours. By focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and improving net operating income for multifamily property management firms, Knock aims to streamline the leasing process and foster better engagement between property professionals and potential tenants.

Seeq

Series B in 2020
Seeq is founded on the premise that companies need better solutions for quickly and easily deriving business insight from their industrial process data. It aims to provide software and services that convert industrial process data into information, enable discovery, increase collaboration, and ultimately drive better business decisions that lead to seamless execution, increased earnings, and continuous improvement. Seeq is an official partner of OSIsoft and recently sponsored its European and US user conferences, as well as US regional seminars. Seeq is also a sponsor of recent Emerson Exchange user conferences. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States.

Modumetal

Venture Round in 2019
Modumetal has enabled a revolutionary new class of nanolaminated materials with broad application in structural, corrosion and high temperature performance of coatings, bulk materials and parts Modumetal is based on the interaction of different materials at their interfaces. By laminating metals, Modumetal creates a new way to influence material properties. By growing metal using low-cost electrochemical methods, Modumetal enables a whole new class of applications of these materials. Modumetal is currently producing nanolaminated alloys for applications in construction, energy and aerospace markets.

RealSelf

Series C in 2018
RealSelf brings transparency to the elective medical & aesthetic treatment market which represents a wide range of services—from a simple skin treatment to cosmetic surgery. At the heart of RealSelf is a community of people sharing personal experiences, unbiased stories, and candid advice. Thousand of medical experts also participate on RealSelf. Doctors and clinicians have posted over two million answers to questions and routinely upload educational videos, special offers, and patient before & after photos. The company is a Seattle based startup, backed by world-class investors and has achieved profitability.

Seeq

Series B in 2018
Seeq is founded on the premise that companies need better solutions for quickly and easily deriving business insight from their industrial process data. It aims to provide software and services that convert industrial process data into information, enable discovery, increase collaboration, and ultimately drive better business decisions that lead to seamless execution, increased earnings, and continuous improvement. Seeq is an official partner of OSIsoft and recently sponsored its European and US user conferences, as well as US regional seminars. Seeq is also a sponsor of recent Emerson Exchange user conferences. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States.

Slope

Seed Round in 2018
Slope is a software company that offers collaboration, workflow, and review tools designed for producing business content. Founded in 2013 and based in Seattle, Washington, Slope enables users to effectively manage projects by organizing campaigns, assigning responsibilities, and tracking deliverables. The platform allows for the upload and sharing of files while facilitating feedback and approval processes from both internal and external collaborators. It supports various multimedia formats, including time-coded comments and image annotations, and provides features for team management, notifications, and activity tracking. Slope primarily serves marketing managers, content marketers, video producers, graphic designers, and creative agencies, addressing the common challenges associated with project planning and execution. The software was developed to streamline the traditionally cumbersome processes of managing creative work, drawing from the team's extensive experience in the creative agency sector.

IUNU

Pre Seed Round in 2017
IUNU, Inc. is an agricultural technology company that specializes in developing an AI and computer vision platform for greenhouse management. The company's flagship product, LUNA, is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution designed to provide growers with detailed insights and production management tools. By leveraging computer vision technology, LUNA monitors crop growth and transforms commercial greenhouses into efficient, demand-driven operations. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, IUNU also has offices in San Francisco and San Diego, further supporting its mission to enhance agricultural practices through innovative technology.

Migo, Inc

Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2016, Migo is a free mobile search app for personal transportation, helping consumers choose the best way from Point A to Point B.

Slope

Seed Round in 2016
Slope is a software company that offers collaboration, workflow, and review tools designed for producing business content. Founded in 2013 and based in Seattle, Washington, Slope enables users to effectively manage projects by organizing campaigns, assigning responsibilities, and tracking deliverables. The platform allows for the upload and sharing of files while facilitating feedback and approval processes from both internal and external collaborators. It supports various multimedia formats, including time-coded comments and image annotations, and provides features for team management, notifications, and activity tracking. Slope primarily serves marketing managers, content marketers, video producers, graphic designers, and creative agencies, addressing the common challenges associated with project planning and execution. The software was developed to streamline the traditionally cumbersome processes of managing creative work, drawing from the team's extensive experience in the creative agency sector.

Pike13

Series A in 2016
Pike13, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based client management software solutions tailored for the personal services sector. The platform offers a range of tools including scheduling, automated billing, performance reporting, and staff management, enabling businesses such as gyms, wellness studios, dance schools, and music academies to operate efficiently. Designed to be mobile-friendly, Pike13's software can be accessed on smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers, allowing users to manage their operations from anywhere at any time. By employing Pike13's services, business owners can enhance client relationships, automate various processes, and gain valuable insights into their operations, ultimately improving efficiency and profitability. Founded in 2011 and based in Seattle, Washington, Pike13 was formerly known as Front Desk Inc. and became a subsidiary of Jonas Operating Group in 2018.

Modumetal

Venture Round in 2015
Modumetal has enabled a revolutionary new class of nanolaminated materials with broad application in structural, corrosion and high temperature performance of coatings, bulk materials and parts Modumetal is based on the interaction of different materials at their interfaces. By laminating metals, Modumetal creates a new way to influence material properties. By growing metal using low-cost electrochemical methods, Modumetal enables a whole new class of applications of these materials. Modumetal is currently producing nanolaminated alloys for applications in construction, energy and aerospace markets.

Pike13

Series A in 2014
Pike13, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based client management software solutions tailored for the personal services sector. The platform offers a range of tools including scheduling, automated billing, performance reporting, and staff management, enabling businesses such as gyms, wellness studios, dance schools, and music academies to operate efficiently. Designed to be mobile-friendly, Pike13's software can be accessed on smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers, allowing users to manage their operations from anywhere at any time. By employing Pike13's services, business owners can enhance client relationships, automate various processes, and gain valuable insights into their operations, ultimately improving efficiency and profitability. Founded in 2011 and based in Seattle, Washington, Pike13 was formerly known as Front Desk Inc. and became a subsidiary of Jonas Operating Group in 2018.

Industrial Generosity

Seed Round in 2014
Industrial Generosity provides its clients with a photo framing service. Its primary product, Sworl, is a free iPhone application that enables its users to print, frame, and deliver custom photo gifts from their iPhones. The company was founded in 2013 by Steve Dodd and Tom Riley. It is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Industrial Generosity

Seed Round in 2014
Industrial Generosity provides its clients with a photo framing service. Its primary product, Sworl, is a free iPhone application that enables its users to print, frame, and deliver custom photo gifts from their iPhones. The company was founded in 2013 by Steve Dodd and Tom Riley. It is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Pike13

Series A in 2014
Pike13, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based client management software solutions tailored for the personal services sector. The platform offers a range of tools including scheduling, automated billing, performance reporting, and staff management, enabling businesses such as gyms, wellness studios, dance schools, and music academies to operate efficiently. Designed to be mobile-friendly, Pike13's software can be accessed on smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers, allowing users to manage their operations from anywhere at any time. By employing Pike13's services, business owners can enhance client relationships, automate various processes, and gain valuable insights into their operations, ultimately improving efficiency and profitability. Founded in 2011 and based in Seattle, Washington, Pike13 was formerly known as Front Desk Inc. and became a subsidiary of Jonas Operating Group in 2018.

Lively

Venture Round in 2014
Lively is a Seattle-based music technology company and direct-to-fan mobile platform that brings artists, fans, and brands together by capturing the live performance and encouraging people to live in the moment. Lively provides high-quality audio and video recordings of live performances through an app-based interface. The Lively app is available for download on iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Amazon’s Kindle Fire, and tablet devices. Artists use Lively to easily record and upload audio of live performances for purchase by fans shortly following a show, while a professional video can be available within 24 hours. By using the Lively platform, artists create, market, and distribute their shows while creating new revenue streams. Fans are able to connect with their favorite performers in a new way, discover new performances and listen to and watch their shows on their mobile devices, computer, TV, or in the car.

Seeq

Series A in 2013
Seeq is founded on the premise that companies need better solutions for quickly and easily deriving business insight from their industrial process data. It aims to provide software and services that convert industrial process data into information, enable discovery, increase collaboration, and ultimately drive better business decisions that lead to seamless execution, increased earnings, and continuous improvement. Seeq is an official partner of OSIsoft and recently sponsored its European and US user conferences, as well as US regional seminars. Seeq is also a sponsor of recent Emerson Exchange user conferences. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States.

Flexe

Seed Round in 2013
FLEXE, Inc. operates a cloud-based warehousing services marketplace that connects organizations needing additional storage and fulfillment capacity with those that have surplus space. Founded in 2013 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company provides a platform that facilitates efficient warehouse sourcing and setup, streamlining material handling operations for clients including retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and logistics firms. By addressing inventory overflow and fulfillment challenges, FLEXE enhances the logistics industry and enables businesses to achieve greater structural flexibility in their operations. The company aims to optimize the global delivery of goods and improve access to affordable warehousing solutions, ultimately helping enterprises strengthen their distribution networks and maximize revenue potential.

Pike13

Seed Round in 2013
Pike13, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based client management software solutions tailored for the personal services sector. The platform offers a range of tools including scheduling, automated billing, performance reporting, and staff management, enabling businesses such as gyms, wellness studios, dance schools, and music academies to operate efficiently. Designed to be mobile-friendly, Pike13's software can be accessed on smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers, allowing users to manage their operations from anywhere at any time. By employing Pike13's services, business owners can enhance client relationships, automate various processes, and gain valuable insights into their operations, ultimately improving efficiency and profitability. Founded in 2011 and based in Seattle, Washington, Pike13 was formerly known as Front Desk Inc. and became a subsidiary of Jonas Operating Group in 2018.

Modumetal

Venture Round in 2012
Modumetal has enabled a revolutionary new class of nanolaminated materials with broad application in structural, corrosion and high temperature performance of coatings, bulk materials and parts Modumetal is based on the interaction of different materials at their interfaces. By laminating metals, Modumetal creates a new way to influence material properties. By growing metal using low-cost electrochemical methods, Modumetal enables a whole new class of applications of these materials. Modumetal is currently producing nanolaminated alloys for applications in construction, energy and aerospace markets.

Inkd.com

Series B in 2011
Inkd (formerly Pressplane) has two main products: Inkd, a true "buy & sell" community (rather like CafePress, Zazzle, Etsy and even stock image companies) wherein designers upload print creative and businesses can download and use the content as a cost effective alternative to hiring a designer, and Zapd, an app that allows users to create instant, themed websites straight from their iPhones.

TalentSpring

Seed Round in 2009
TalentSpring allows employers to select one of their job openings and go immediately to the best active and passive resumes. TalentSpring uses semantic matching algorithms to find resumes that match all of the criteria for a specific job opening. TalentSpring ranks resumes by their quality within their industry (from unqualified to qualified to A-Player). TalentSpring believes recruiters must have powerful tools that gives them "1 click" access to the top 100 resumes nationwide that are both the best match to the open position and the top quality candidates nationwide.

Inkd.com

Series A in 2008
Inkd (formerly Pressplane) has two main products: Inkd, a true "buy & sell" community (rather like CafePress, Zazzle, Etsy and even stock image companies) wherein designers upload print creative and businesses can download and use the content as a cost effective alternative to hiring a designer, and Zapd, an app that allows users to create instant, themed websites straight from their iPhones.

Atomic Moguls

Venture Round in 2008
Atomic Moguls, Inc. specializes in entertainment and sports fantasy applications designed for social networking platforms. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company develops fantasy games that allow fans to engage with their favorite sports, teams, and college conferences in an interactive online environment. Their flagship products include Galacticos Football, Galacticos South Africa, Franchise Basketball, and Premier League Picks, which combine elements of fantasy sports with social gaming experiences. Through these offerings, Atomic Moguls aims to enhance fan engagement and provide immersive sports content to users.

Azaleos

Series C in 2007
Azaleos Corporation specializes in providing hosted email and collaboration services tailored for organizations that require their data to remain on-premise. The company offers managed services for Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint, Lync, Active Directory, and BlackBerry Enterprise Server, ensuring that information stays secure and under the control of the organization's IT department. Azaleos provides 24/7 remote management, allowing clients to benefit from expert maintenance, support, and high uptime through its network operations centers. With flexible deployment options, including private cloud, on-premise, and mixed architectures, Azaleos enables organizations to maintain control over their data while leveraging professional management services.

Modumetal

Series A in 2007
Modumetal has enabled a revolutionary new class of nanolaminated materials with broad application in structural, corrosion and high temperature performance of coatings, bulk materials and parts Modumetal is based on the interaction of different materials at their interfaces. By laminating metals, Modumetal creates a new way to influence material properties. By growing metal using low-cost electrochemical methods, Modumetal enables a whole new class of applications of these materials. Modumetal is currently producing nanolaminated alloys for applications in construction, energy and aerospace markets.

Atomic Moguls

Series A in 2007
Atomic Moguls, Inc. specializes in entertainment and sports fantasy applications designed for social networking platforms. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company develops fantasy games that allow fans to engage with their favorite sports, teams, and college conferences in an interactive online environment. Their flagship products include Galacticos Football, Galacticos South Africa, Franchise Basketball, and Premier League Picks, which combine elements of fantasy sports with social gaming experiences. Through these offerings, Atomic Moguls aims to enhance fan engagement and provide immersive sports content to users.

Azaleos

Series B in 2005
Azaleos Corporation specializes in providing hosted email and collaboration services tailored for organizations that require their data to remain on-premise. The company offers managed services for Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint, Lync, Active Directory, and BlackBerry Enterprise Server, ensuring that information stays secure and under the control of the organization's IT department. Azaleos provides 24/7 remote management, allowing clients to benefit from expert maintenance, support, and high uptime through its network operations centers. With flexible deployment options, including private cloud, on-premise, and mixed architectures, Azaleos enables organizations to maintain control over their data while leveraging professional management services.