Opendorse
Venture Round in 2022
Founded in 2012, Opendorse is a technology company specializing in athlete endorsement management. It operates a SaaS-enabled marketplace, connecting over 100,000 athletes with sports organizations and supporters to facilitate endorsements. The platform helps athletes understand, build, and monetize their name, image, and likeness (NIL) value. Opendorse partners with major sports organizations such as the USOPC, NFLPA, MLBPA, NBPA, NHLPA, PGA TOUR, LPGA, and over 100 NCAA athletic departments.
Network Perception
Series A in 2022
Network Perception, Inc. is a technology company specializing in network device configuration analysis software to enhance network management and security. Founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers tools for firewall auditing and continuous monitoring, enabling corporate compliance and cybersecurity managers to visualize their network effectively. Its platform automates the analysis of network device configuration files, providing comprehensive audits and assessments that help organizations ensure their configurations align with best practices and regulatory standards. By delivering these innovative solutions, Network Perception assists businesses in managing cybersecurity vulnerabilities and maintaining compliance within their network environments.
Asto CT is a veterinary imaging company that develops X-ray computed tomography systems for horses, enabling safe, weight-bearing 3D imaging to diagnose and monitor conditions such as lameness, distal limb disease, fractures, and tooth or sinus problems. Its Equina solution provides rapid 3D scans of the lower limbs, head, and neck in standing horses without general anesthesia, supporting early detection and improved treatment planning for Thoroughbreds, other sport and recreation horses, and older animals. The company emphasizes high-quality imaging, ease of use, and integration of advanced robotics with fan-beam CT technology to enhance diagnostic capability and veterinary care. Founded in 2015 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, Asto CT aims to improve horse welfare by enabling safer, more accurate assessment while minimizing anesthesia risks.
Reconstruct
Series B in 2021
Reconstruct offers predictive computer vision data analytics software for construction projects. Its platform manages data collection from drones, fixed cameras, or mobile devices, visualizes images aligned with BIM models, and reports risk locations to enable proactive planning. Founded in 2016, Reconstruct is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.
Network Perception
Seed Round in 2020
Network Perception, Inc. is a technology company specializing in network device configuration analysis software to enhance network management and security. Founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers tools for firewall auditing and continuous monitoring, enabling corporate compliance and cybersecurity managers to visualize their network effectively. Its platform automates the analysis of network device configuration files, providing comprehensive audits and assessments that help organizations ensure their configurations align with best practices and regulatory standards. By delivering these innovative solutions, Network Perception assists businesses in managing cybersecurity vulnerabilities and maintaining compliance within their network environments.
TimeDoc Health
Series A in 2020
TimeDoc Health develops digital care management solutions for healthcare organizations. Its core product is the TimeDoc CCM Platform, enabling providers to manage chronic care populations, track services, maintain audit trails, and create patient-centered plans. The company also offers chronic care management services and staff augmentation for health organizations.
TimeDoc Health
Convertible Note in 2020
TimeDoc Health develops digital care management solutions for healthcare organizations. Its core product is the TimeDoc CCM Platform, enabling providers to manage chronic care populations, track services, maintain audit trails, and create patient-centered plans. The company also offers chronic care management services and staff augmentation for health organizations.
Ryvit develops integration software tailored for the construction industry. Its platform facilitates seamless data flow between various premise-based and cloud software applications, including enterprise resource products, CRM, e-commerce platforms, social apps, and industry-specific systems. Headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, Ryvit empowers businesses to automate workflows and optimize application usage without straining development resources.
Hazel Technologies
Series B in 2019
Hazel Technologies develops and produces postharvest technologies that extend the shelf life of fresh produce. The company’s core product is a carton insert that releases ethylene inhibitors, such as 1‑MCP, to slow respiration and aging in fruits and vegetables, thereby reducing spoilage and waste. In addition to its hardware, Hazel offers horticultural consulting and supply‑chain solutions that help growers, shippers, and retailers optimize storage conditions and inventory management. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional site in Salinas, California. Its technologies have been validated by academic research and supported by USDA funding, positioning Hazel as a key player in improving the efficiency and sustainability of the fresh‑produce supply chain.
TimeDoc Health
Seed Round in 2019
TimeDoc Health develops digital care management solutions for healthcare organizations. Its core product is the TimeDoc CCM Platform, enabling providers to manage chronic care populations, track services, maintain audit trails, and create patient-centered plans. The company also offers chronic care management services and staff augmentation for health organizations.
Opendorse
Series B in 2019
Founded in 2012, Opendorse is a technology company specializing in athlete endorsement management. It operates a SaaS-enabled marketplace, connecting over 100,000 athletes with sports organizations and supporters to facilitate endorsements. The platform helps athletes understand, build, and monetize their name, image, and likeness (NIL) value. Opendorse partners with major sports organizations such as the USOPC, NFLPA, MLBPA, NBPA, NHLPA, PGA TOUR, LPGA, and over 100 NCAA athletic departments.
Reconstruct
Series A in 2019
Reconstruct offers predictive computer vision data analytics software for construction projects. Its platform manages data collection from drones, fixed cameras, or mobile devices, visualizes images aligned with BIM models, and reports risk locations to enable proactive planning. Founded in 2016, Reconstruct is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.
Home Bay Technologies Inc. operates an innovative online platform that facilitates real estate transactions for home sellers and buyers primarily in California. Founded in 2011 and based in San Diego, the company enables homeowners to market and sell their properties without relying on a traditional listing agent, thus avoiding associated costs. Users can list a variety of property types, including single-family homes and condominiums, and have their listings syndicate to major real estate websites and local brokerage platforms. The platform provides a user-friendly dashboard where sellers can manage listings, track buyer offers, and navigate the closing process. Additionally, Home Bay employs data-driven intelligence to assist sellers in countering offers and addressing buyer requests, ensuring a streamlined and transparent experience akin to using tax preparation software. The company has expanded its operations beyond California to include states such as Florida, Illinois, Georgia, Texas, and Colorado.
Built In operates a global network of online communities dedicated to connecting tech professionals with job opportunities and industry insights. With over 29 websites serving major tech hubs worldwide, the company offers recruitment solutions, employer branding, and community events for tech companies and startups across various industries.
Hazel Technologies
Series A in 2018
Hazel Technologies develops and produces postharvest technologies that extend the shelf life of fresh produce. The company’s core product is a carton insert that releases ethylene inhibitors, such as 1‑MCP, to slow respiration and aging in fruits and vegetables, thereby reducing spoilage and waste. In addition to its hardware, Hazel offers horticultural consulting and supply‑chain solutions that help growers, shippers, and retailers optimize storage conditions and inventory management. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional site in Salinas, California. Its technologies have been validated by academic research and supported by USDA funding, positioning Hazel as a key player in improving the efficiency and sustainability of the fresh‑produce supply chain.
Artio Medical
Series A in 2018
Artio Medical, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing and commercializing catheter-based solutions for cardiovascular diseases. Based in Olathe, Kansas, the company specializes in endovascular devices designed for embolization of vessels, aneurysms, and other vascular structures. Its product offerings include Solus Gold and Solus Flex, both embolization devices featuring unique delivery systems, as well as Aneura and Endura, which combine coils and accessory balloons for the immediate occlusion of saccular and cerebral aneurysms, respectively. Artio Medical was founded in 2011 and was previously known as Metactive Medical, Inc. before rebranding in February 2020. The company operates as a subsidiary of Novita Therapeutics, LLC, and its innovations aim to enhance the speed and safety of vascular occlusion procedures for physicians.
Inprentus
Series A in 2018
Inprentus, Inc. is a nanotechnology company based in Champaign, Illinois, specializing in the design and manufacture of ultra-high precision diffraction gratings. Founded in 2012, the company produces X-ray and extreme ultraviolet (EUV) gratings that are utilized in synchrotron radiation facilities for applications in chemical analysis, imaging, and various research sectors, including photovoltaics, catalysis, and structural biology. Inprentus has developed an innovative manufacturing method for mechanically ruled blazed diffraction gratings, achieving high resolving power with minimal blaze angles. Their products serve a wide range of industries, including semiconductor manufacturing, optical data communication, and advanced laser applications, enabling enhanced capabilities in spectrometers, monochromators, and laser instrumentation.
ConsortiEX
Venture Round in 2017
ConsortiEX is a health care technology company that provides information technology systems and services for pharmacies to manage the ordering, distribution, and tracking of pharmaceuticals for hospitals in the United States. Its flagship product, Assure-Trak, is an enterprise resource planning system designed to collect, integrate, manage, and share pharmacy information for sterile product compounding.
Markit Medical
Seed Round in 2017
Markit Medical, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates healthcare cost comparison and appointment scheduling for patients. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the platform allows users to evaluate healthcare options based on convenience, price, and qualifications before leaving their primary care provider's office. It supports physicians by providing scheduling assistance and personalized referral solutions, enhancing shared decision-making and patient engagement at the point of care. Additionally, Markit Medical enables insurers to offer price transparency, helping patients make informed financial decisions regarding their healthcare. The platform aims to empower patients, improve satisfaction ratings, and streamline the healthcare navigation process.
Artio Medical
Venture Round in 2017
Artio Medical, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing and commercializing catheter-based solutions for cardiovascular diseases. Based in Olathe, Kansas, the company specializes in endovascular devices designed for embolization of vessels, aneurysms, and other vascular structures. Its product offerings include Solus Gold and Solus Flex, both embolization devices featuring unique delivery systems, as well as Aneura and Endura, which combine coils and accessory balloons for the immediate occlusion of saccular and cerebral aneurysms, respectively. Artio Medical was founded in 2011 and was previously known as Metactive Medical, Inc. before rebranding in February 2020. The company operates as a subsidiary of Novita Therapeutics, LLC, and its innovations aim to enhance the speed and safety of vascular occlusion procedures for physicians.
Opendorse
Series A in 2017
Founded in 2012, Opendorse is a technology company specializing in athlete endorsement management. It operates a SaaS-enabled marketplace, connecting over 100,000 athletes with sports organizations and supporters to facilitate endorsements. The platform helps athletes understand, build, and monetize their name, image, and likeness (NIL) value. Opendorse partners with major sports organizations such as the USOPC, NFLPA, MLBPA, NBPA, NHLPA, PGA TOUR, LPGA, and over 100 NCAA athletic departments.
Home Bay
Venture Round in 2017
Home Bay Technologies Inc. operates an innovative online platform that facilitates real estate transactions for home sellers and buyers primarily in California. Founded in 2011 and based in San Diego, the company enables homeowners to market and sell their properties without relying on a traditional listing agent, thus avoiding associated costs. Users can list a variety of property types, including single-family homes and condominiums, and have their listings syndicate to major real estate websites and local brokerage platforms. The platform provides a user-friendly dashboard where sellers can manage listings, track buyer offers, and navigate the closing process. Additionally, Home Bay employs data-driven intelligence to assist sellers in countering offers and addressing buyer requests, ensuring a streamlined and transparent experience akin to using tax preparation software. The company has expanded its operations beyond California to include states such as Florida, Illinois, Georgia, Texas, and Colorado.
Innara Health
Venture Round in 2017
Innara Health, Inc. is a company focused on developing innovative neonatal care technologies aimed at improving the health and development of preterm and full-term infants, as well as children with developmental needs. The company is best known for its NTrainer System, a medical device designed to assist with the feeding of premature infants by promoting non-nutritive sucking skills and enhancing feeding outcomes. This device plays a crucial role in developmental feeding programs, allowing infants to engage in early and frequent nipping opportunities that help coordinate their suck, swallow, and breathe functions. Innara Health serves a wide range of stakeholders, including hospitals, neonatal intensive care units, clinicians, infants, children, and their families, with the goal of improving the quality of life for these vulnerable populations. Founded in 2006 and based in Olathe, Kansas, the company was previously known as KCBioMedix, Inc. before rebranding in 2013.
Kypha
Venture Round in 2017
Kypha Inc. is a life sciences company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of in-vitro diagnostic biomarker tests targeting inflammation and autoimmune disorders. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, the company offers the COMP ACT System, which enhances the monitoring and treatment of various health conditions, including lupus, stroke, traumatic brain injury, preeclampsia, infection, kidney disease, and transplant rejection. Through its innovative platform, Kypha provides rapid and accurate assessments of inflammation levels, enabling healthcare professionals to make timely and informed clinical decisions. The company's approach facilitates testing across diverse settings, from home health care to clinical laboratories, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes by optimizing treatment strategies based on real-time immune insights. Since its incorporation in 2009, Kypha has attracted significant funding and built a strong network of scientific and clinical expertise to support its mission.
Reconstruct
Seed Round in 2017
Reconstruct offers predictive computer vision data analytics software for construction projects. Its platform manages data collection from drones, fixed cameras, or mobile devices, visualizes images aligned with BIM models, and reports risk locations to enable proactive planning. Founded in 2016, Reconstruct is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.
Agrible, Inc. is an agriculture technology company based in Champaign, Illinois, established in 2007 by a group of researchers from the University of Illinois. The company specializes in developing software solutions aimed at enhancing operational efficiency for growers across the globe. Its flagship product, Morning Farm Report, provides comprehensive field-level forecasts and data, including yield predictions, nutrient availability, and weather conditions. Additional tools include Find My Seed, which helps users choose seeds based on various criteria, and Pocket Rain Gauge, which offers localized rainfall measurements. Agrible also provides Pocket Spray Smart, an application that informs users about field-specific spraying conditions, and Pocket Drone Control, which assists in crop damage assessments through aerial imagery. The company's innovative and user-friendly products cater to a diverse clientele, including independent growers, major food brands, crop consultants, and agricultural retailers, enabling them to make informed decisions and improve production sustainably.
Innara Health
Venture Round in 2017
Innara Health, Inc. is a company focused on developing innovative neonatal care technologies aimed at improving the health and development of preterm and full-term infants, as well as children with developmental needs. The company is best known for its NTrainer System, a medical device designed to assist with the feeding of premature infants by promoting non-nutritive sucking skills and enhancing feeding outcomes. This device plays a crucial role in developmental feeding programs, allowing infants to engage in early and frequent nipping opportunities that help coordinate their suck, swallow, and breathe functions. Innara Health serves a wide range of stakeholders, including hospitals, neonatal intensive care units, clinicians, infants, children, and their families, with the goal of improving the quality of life for these vulnerable populations. Founded in 2006 and based in Olathe, Kansas, the company was previously known as KCBioMedix, Inc. before rebranding in 2013.
Inprentus
Series A in 2017
Inprentus, Inc. is a nanotechnology company based in Champaign, Illinois, specializing in the design and manufacture of ultra-high precision diffraction gratings. Founded in 2012, the company produces X-ray and extreme ultraviolet (EUV) gratings that are utilized in synchrotron radiation facilities for applications in chemical analysis, imaging, and various research sectors, including photovoltaics, catalysis, and structural biology. Inprentus has developed an innovative manufacturing method for mechanically ruled blazed diffraction gratings, achieving high resolving power with minimal blaze angles. Their products serve a wide range of industries, including semiconductor manufacturing, optical data communication, and advanced laser applications, enabling enhanced capabilities in spectrometers, monochromators, and laser instrumentation.
Serionix
Venture Round in 2017
Serionix, Inc. is a research and development company based in Champaign, Illinois, specializing in air and water purification solutions. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on creating innovative materials, including filters for air purifiers and furnace units. Serionix employs a proprietary adsorptive coating technology known as Colorfilâ„¢, which not only effectively removes toxic chemicals and odors from the air but also changes color to indicate filter performance and the need for replacement. In addition to enhancing air quality, the company's filters are designed to kill viruses, bacteria, and mold, providing comprehensive purification solutions for residential and commercial environments.
Asto CT
Venture Round in 2017
Asto CT is a veterinary imaging company that develops X-ray computed tomography systems for horses, enabling safe, weight-bearing 3D imaging to diagnose and monitor conditions such as lameness, distal limb disease, fractures, and tooth or sinus problems. Its Equina solution provides rapid 3D scans of the lower limbs, head, and neck in standing horses without general anesthesia, supporting early detection and improved treatment planning for Thoroughbreds, other sport and recreation horses, and older animals. The company emphasizes high-quality imaging, ease of use, and integration of advanced robotics with fan-beam CT technology to enhance diagnostic capability and veterinary care. Founded in 2015 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, Asto CT aims to improve horse welfare by enabling safer, more accurate assessment while minimizing anesthesia risks.
ConsortiEX
Venture Round in 2017
ConsortiEX is a health care technology company that provides information technology systems and services for pharmacies to manage the ordering, distribution, and tracking of pharmaceuticals for hospitals in the United States. Its flagship product, Assure-Trak, is an enterprise resource planning system designed to collect, integrate, manage, and share pharmacy information for sterile product compounding.
Earshot
Venture Round in 2017
Earshot, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in a precision-based social media marketing platform aimed at enhancing brand engagement and customer acquisition. Founded in 2012 and originally named Evzdrop, Inc., the company offers innovative solutions such as Earshot Pulse, an engagement platform featuring a real-time analytics dashboard; Earshot Precision, a programmatic paid media solution that provides custom audience segmentation and precise targeting; and Earshot Insight, which delivers tailored intelligence reports on locations and competitive analysis. A key feature of Earshot's platform is the patent-pending Decibel Level, a customizable real-time relevancy score that allows brands to prioritize social media posts based on various factors, such as location and content. This approach helps enterprises convert social media interactions into actionable insights, thereby improving their marketing effectiveness.
OPER
Venture Round in 2017
Founded in 2015, OPER is a St. Louis-based company offering a mobile platform for restaurant payments and rewards. It enables customers to order food, pay directly through the app, and earn rewards, while restaurants benefit from streamlined operations, enhanced customer experiences, and data-driven insights.
Adarza BioSystems
Series C in 2017
Adarza BioSystems is an early-stage medical diagnostics company based in St. Louis, Missouri, that specializes in developing a rapid and label-free biological assay platform for clinical and point-of-care samples. Founded in 2008, the company utilizes its innovative arrayed imaging reflectometry technology to enable the simultaneous detection of hundreds of analytes from a single drop of fluid. This platform allows healthcare professionals to conduct sophisticated tests in a matter of minutes, ensuring high sensitivity and specificity in the detection of multiplexed proteins. Adarza BioSystems aims to enhance diagnostic capabilities, improving patient outcomes through quicker and more accurate testing.
Kypha
Venture Round in 2017
Kypha Inc. is a life sciences company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of in-vitro diagnostic biomarker tests targeting inflammation and autoimmune disorders. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, the company offers the COMP ACT System, which enhances the monitoring and treatment of various health conditions, including lupus, stroke, traumatic brain injury, preeclampsia, infection, kidney disease, and transplant rejection. Through its innovative platform, Kypha provides rapid and accurate assessments of inflammation levels, enabling healthcare professionals to make timely and informed clinical decisions. The company's approach facilitates testing across diverse settings, from home health care to clinical laboratories, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes by optimizing treatment strategies based on real-time immune insights. Since its incorporation in 2009, Kypha has attracted significant funding and built a strong network of scientific and clinical expertise to support its mission.
Home Bay
Seed Round in 2017
Home Bay Technologies Inc. operates an innovative online platform that facilitates real estate transactions for home sellers and buyers primarily in California. Founded in 2011 and based in San Diego, the company enables homeowners to market and sell their properties without relying on a traditional listing agent, thus avoiding associated costs. Users can list a variety of property types, including single-family homes and condominiums, and have their listings syndicate to major real estate websites and local brokerage platforms. The platform provides a user-friendly dashboard where sellers can manage listings, track buyer offers, and navigate the closing process. Additionally, Home Bay employs data-driven intelligence to assist sellers in countering offers and addressing buyer requests, ensuring a streamlined and transparent experience akin to using tax preparation software. The company has expanded its operations beyond California to include states such as Florida, Illinois, Georgia, Texas, and Colorado.
Earshot
Venture Round in 2016
Earshot, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in a precision-based social media marketing platform aimed at enhancing brand engagement and customer acquisition. Founded in 2012 and originally named Evzdrop, Inc., the company offers innovative solutions such as Earshot Pulse, an engagement platform featuring a real-time analytics dashboard; Earshot Precision, a programmatic paid media solution that provides custom audience segmentation and precise targeting; and Earshot Insight, which delivers tailored intelligence reports on locations and competitive analysis. A key feature of Earshot's platform is the patent-pending Decibel Level, a customizable real-time relevancy score that allows brands to prioritize social media posts based on various factors, such as location and content. This approach helps enterprises convert social media interactions into actionable insights, thereby improving their marketing effectiveness.
Label Insight
Venture Round in 2016
Label Insight, Inc. is a St. Louis-based company that specializes in a cloud-based product data engine designed to help brands and retailers manage and understand their product data. Founded in 2004, the company collects, aggregates, and analyzes a wide range of information from product packaging, including descriptions, nutrients, ingredients, allergens, marketing claims, and certifications. This comprehensive data allows CPG brands, retailers, and food industry stakeholders to compare and analyze products across various categories, such as food and beverage, apparel, personal care, and electronics. By transforming basic product information into detailed attributes, Label Insight empowers companies to unlock growth opportunities and enhances consumer decision-making by providing greater transparency regarding product contents. The company also has an operational presence in Canada and a secondary office in Chicago, Illinois.
Inprentus
Venture Round in 2016
Inprentus, Inc. is a nanotechnology company based in Champaign, Illinois, specializing in the design and manufacture of ultra-high precision diffraction gratings. Founded in 2012, the company produces X-ray and extreme ultraviolet (EUV) gratings that are utilized in synchrotron radiation facilities for applications in chemical analysis, imaging, and various research sectors, including photovoltaics, catalysis, and structural biology. Inprentus has developed an innovative manufacturing method for mechanically ruled blazed diffraction gratings, achieving high resolving power with minimal blaze angles. Their products serve a wide range of industries, including semiconductor manufacturing, optical data communication, and advanced laser applications, enabling enhanced capabilities in spectrometers, monochromators, and laser instrumentation.
OceanComm
Venture Round in 2016
OceanComm is a Champaign, Illinois based company that develops wireless underwater modems capable of video transmission and remote control of underwater vehicles. The modems enable wireless video streaming underwater and remote operation for subsea applications, using signal processing to maximize the limited acoustic bandwidth and maintain live, uninterrupted video links as assets move through the water column, enabling subsea industries to adopt wireless video streaming and control in challenging underwater environments.
Reconstruct
Seed Round in 2016
Reconstruct offers predictive computer vision data analytics software for construction projects. Its platform manages data collection from drones, fixed cameras, or mobile devices, visualizes images aligned with BIM models, and reports risk locations to enable proactive planning. Founded in 2016, Reconstruct is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.
Oso Technologies
Venture Round in 2016
Oso Technologies makes internet connected hardware systems. Our first product, Plant Link, makes monitoring and controlling water usage for plants easier than ever before. By placing the wireless sensors next to their plants users receive custom watering schedules via text message, email, or push notification.
It was founded in 2019 and is based in Urbana, Illinois, United States.
Agrible
Venture Round in 2016
Agrible, Inc. is an agriculture technology company based in Champaign, Illinois, established in 2007 by a group of researchers from the University of Illinois. The company specializes in developing software solutions aimed at enhancing operational efficiency for growers across the globe. Its flagship product, Morning Farm Report, provides comprehensive field-level forecasts and data, including yield predictions, nutrient availability, and weather conditions. Additional tools include Find My Seed, which helps users choose seeds based on various criteria, and Pocket Rain Gauge, which offers localized rainfall measurements. Agrible also provides Pocket Spray Smart, an application that informs users about field-specific spraying conditions, and Pocket Drone Control, which assists in crop damage assessments through aerial imagery. The company's innovative and user-friendly products cater to a diverse clientele, including independent growers, major food brands, crop consultants, and agricultural retailers, enabling them to make informed decisions and improve production sustainably.
Founded in 2015, OPER is a St. Louis-based company offering a mobile platform for restaurant payments and rewards. It enables customers to order food, pay directly through the app, and earn rewards, while restaurants benefit from streamlined operations, enhanced customer experiences, and data-driven insights.
Home Bay
Venture Round in 2016
Home Bay Technologies Inc. operates an innovative online platform that facilitates real estate transactions for home sellers and buyers primarily in California. Founded in 2011 and based in San Diego, the company enables homeowners to market and sell their properties without relying on a traditional listing agent, thus avoiding associated costs. Users can list a variety of property types, including single-family homes and condominiums, and have their listings syndicate to major real estate websites and local brokerage platforms. The platform provides a user-friendly dashboard where sellers can manage listings, track buyer offers, and navigate the closing process. Additionally, Home Bay employs data-driven intelligence to assist sellers in countering offers and addressing buyer requests, ensuring a streamlined and transparent experience akin to using tax preparation software. The company has expanded its operations beyond California to include states such as Florida, Illinois, Georgia, Texas, and Colorado.
Serionix
Seed Round in 2016
Serionix, Inc. is a research and development company based in Champaign, Illinois, specializing in air and water purification solutions. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on creating innovative materials, including filters for air purifiers and furnace units. Serionix employs a proprietary adsorptive coating technology known as Colorfilâ„¢, which not only effectively removes toxic chemicals and odors from the air but also changes color to indicate filter performance and the need for replacement. In addition to enhancing air quality, the company's filters are designed to kill viruses, bacteria, and mold, providing comprehensive purification solutions for residential and commercial environments.
Serionix
Venture Round in 2016
Serionix, Inc. is a research and development company based in Champaign, Illinois, specializing in air and water purification solutions. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on creating innovative materials, including filters for air purifiers and furnace units. Serionix employs a proprietary adsorptive coating technology known as Colorfilâ„¢, which not only effectively removes toxic chemicals and odors from the air but also changes color to indicate filter performance and the need for replacement. In addition to enhancing air quality, the company's filters are designed to kill viruses, bacteria, and mold, providing comprehensive purification solutions for residential and commercial environments.
ConsortiEX
Venture Round in 2016
ConsortiEX is a health care technology company that provides information technology systems and services for pharmacies to manage the ordering, distribution, and tracking of pharmaceuticals for hospitals in the United States. Its flagship product, Assure-Trak, is an enterprise resource planning system designed to collect, integrate, manage, and share pharmacy information for sterile product compounding.
Oso Technologies
Convertible Note in 2016
Oso Technologies makes internet connected hardware systems. Our first product, Plant Link, makes monitoring and controlling water usage for plants easier than ever before. By placing the wireless sensors next to their plants users receive custom watering schedules via text message, email, or push notification.
It was founded in 2019 and is based in Urbana, Illinois, United States.
Kypha
Venture Round in 2016
Kypha Inc. is a life sciences company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of in-vitro diagnostic biomarker tests targeting inflammation and autoimmune disorders. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, the company offers the COMP ACT System, which enhances the monitoring and treatment of various health conditions, including lupus, stroke, traumatic brain injury, preeclampsia, infection, kidney disease, and transplant rejection. Through its innovative platform, Kypha provides rapid and accurate assessments of inflammation levels, enabling healthcare professionals to make timely and informed clinical decisions. The company's approach facilitates testing across diverse settings, from home health care to clinical laboratories, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes by optimizing treatment strategies based on real-time immune insights. Since its incorporation in 2009, Kypha has attracted significant funding and built a strong network of scientific and clinical expertise to support its mission.
Home Bay
Seed Round in 2016
Home Bay Technologies Inc. operates an innovative online platform that facilitates real estate transactions for home sellers and buyers primarily in California. Founded in 2011 and based in San Diego, the company enables homeowners to market and sell their properties without relying on a traditional listing agent, thus avoiding associated costs. Users can list a variety of property types, including single-family homes and condominiums, and have their listings syndicate to major real estate websites and local brokerage platforms. The platform provides a user-friendly dashboard where sellers can manage listings, track buyer offers, and navigate the closing process. Additionally, Home Bay employs data-driven intelligence to assist sellers in countering offers and addressing buyer requests, ensuring a streamlined and transparent experience akin to using tax preparation software. The company has expanded its operations beyond California to include states such as Florida, Illinois, Georgia, Texas, and Colorado.
Agrible
Venture Round in 2016
Agrible, Inc. is an agriculture technology company based in Champaign, Illinois, established in 2007 by a group of researchers from the University of Illinois. The company specializes in developing software solutions aimed at enhancing operational efficiency for growers across the globe. Its flagship product, Morning Farm Report, provides comprehensive field-level forecasts and data, including yield predictions, nutrient availability, and weather conditions. Additional tools include Find My Seed, which helps users choose seeds based on various criteria, and Pocket Rain Gauge, which offers localized rainfall measurements. Agrible also provides Pocket Spray Smart, an application that informs users about field-specific spraying conditions, and Pocket Drone Control, which assists in crop damage assessments through aerial imagery. The company's innovative and user-friendly products cater to a diverse clientele, including independent growers, major food brands, crop consultants, and agricultural retailers, enabling them to make informed decisions and improve production sustainably.
Phi Optics
Venture Round in 2016
Phi Optics Inc. develops optical imaging systems for life sciences, medical diagnostics, nanotechnology, and semiconductor testing applications. It offers Quantitative Phase Imaging, a label-free, non-contact, and non-invasive imaging method for measuring nanoscale structures and dynamics via interferometry. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Champaign, Illinois.
Adarza BioSystems
Series B in 2016
Adarza BioSystems is an early-stage medical diagnostics company based in St. Louis, Missouri, that specializes in developing a rapid and label-free biological assay platform for clinical and point-of-care samples. Founded in 2008, the company utilizes its innovative arrayed imaging reflectometry technology to enable the simultaneous detection of hundreds of analytes from a single drop of fluid. This platform allows healthcare professionals to conduct sophisticated tests in a matter of minutes, ensuring high sensitivity and specificity in the detection of multiplexed proteins. Adarza BioSystems aims to enhance diagnostic capabilities, improving patient outcomes through quicker and more accurate testing.
Earshot
Venture Round in 2016
Earshot, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in a precision-based social media marketing platform aimed at enhancing brand engagement and customer acquisition. Founded in 2012 and originally named Evzdrop, Inc., the company offers innovative solutions such as Earshot Pulse, an engagement platform featuring a real-time analytics dashboard; Earshot Precision, a programmatic paid media solution that provides custom audience segmentation and precise targeting; and Earshot Insight, which delivers tailored intelligence reports on locations and competitive analysis. A key feature of Earshot's platform is the patent-pending Decibel Level, a customizable real-time relevancy score that allows brands to prioritize social media posts based on various factors, such as location and content. This approach helps enterprises convert social media interactions into actionable insights, thereby improving their marketing effectiveness.
Label Insight
Series B in 2016
Label Insight, Inc. is a St. Louis-based company that specializes in a cloud-based product data engine designed to help brands and retailers manage and understand their product data. Founded in 2004, the company collects, aggregates, and analyzes a wide range of information from product packaging, including descriptions, nutrients, ingredients, allergens, marketing claims, and certifications. This comprehensive data allows CPG brands, retailers, and food industry stakeholders to compare and analyze products across various categories, such as food and beverage, apparel, personal care, and electronics. By transforming basic product information into detailed attributes, Label Insight empowers companies to unlock growth opportunities and enhances consumer decision-making by providing greater transparency regarding product contents. The company also has an operational presence in Canada and a secondary office in Chicago, Illinois.
Oso Technologies
Convertible Note in 2016
Oso Technologies makes internet connected hardware systems. Our first product, Plant Link, makes monitoring and controlling water usage for plants easier than ever before. By placing the wireless sensors next to their plants users receive custom watering schedules via text message, email, or push notification.
It was founded in 2019 and is based in Urbana, Illinois, United States.
Diagnostic Photonics
Series B in 2016
Diagnostic Photonics, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that develops advanced imaging technologies to enhance the real-time evaluation of tissue microstructure by physicians. Founded in 2008, the company’s flagship product is the Foresee Imaging System, which employs near-infrared light waves and interferometric synthetic aperture microscopy to create diffraction-corrected images. This innovative approach allows healthcare professionals to perform rapid, free-hand scans, enabling them to locate and identify areas of interest with greater accuracy. The technology originated at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois, positioning Diagnostic Photonics at the forefront of medical imaging solutions aimed at reinforcing clinicians' confidence in their therapeutic plans.
Snapshot Energy
Venture Round in 2015
Snapshot Energy develops a technology designed to convert animal and human waste to bio-crude oil. Its technology produces a bio-crude oil product from an enhanced hydro-thermal conversion of the organic waste feedstock, enabling local energy centers to avail of a system that does not require the traditional costs and environmental impact of exploration, recovery, transportation, refinement and eventual distribution of hydrocarbon-based liquid fuels.
Snapshot Energy was founded in 2007 and headquartered in Danville, Illinois.
Inprentus
Seed Round in 2015
Inprentus, Inc. is a nanotechnology company based in Champaign, Illinois, specializing in the design and manufacture of ultra-high precision diffraction gratings. Founded in 2012, the company produces X-ray and extreme ultraviolet (EUV) gratings that are utilized in synchrotron radiation facilities for applications in chemical analysis, imaging, and various research sectors, including photovoltaics, catalysis, and structural biology. Inprentus has developed an innovative manufacturing method for mechanically ruled blazed diffraction gratings, achieving high resolving power with minimal blaze angles. Their products serve a wide range of industries, including semiconductor manufacturing, optical data communication, and advanced laser applications, enabling enhanced capabilities in spectrometers, monochromators, and laser instrumentation.
Kypha
Debt Financing in 2015
Kypha Inc. is a life sciences company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of in-vitro diagnostic biomarker tests targeting inflammation and autoimmune disorders. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, the company offers the COMP ACT System, which enhances the monitoring and treatment of various health conditions, including lupus, stroke, traumatic brain injury, preeclampsia, infection, kidney disease, and transplant rejection. Through its innovative platform, Kypha provides rapid and accurate assessments of inflammation levels, enabling healthcare professionals to make timely and informed clinical decisions. The company's approach facilitates testing across diverse settings, from home health care to clinical laboratories, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes by optimizing treatment strategies based on real-time immune insights. Since its incorporation in 2009, Kypha has attracted significant funding and built a strong network of scientific and clinical expertise to support its mission.
Label Insight
Venture Round in 2015
Label Insight, Inc. is a St. Louis-based company that specializes in a cloud-based product data engine designed to help brands and retailers manage and understand their product data. Founded in 2004, the company collects, aggregates, and analyzes a wide range of information from product packaging, including descriptions, nutrients, ingredients, allergens, marketing claims, and certifications. This comprehensive data allows CPG brands, retailers, and food industry stakeholders to compare and analyze products across various categories, such as food and beverage, apparel, personal care, and electronics. By transforming basic product information into detailed attributes, Label Insight empowers companies to unlock growth opportunities and enhances consumer decision-making by providing greater transparency regarding product contents. The company also has an operational presence in Canada and a secondary office in Chicago, Illinois.
Label Insight
Convertible Note in 2015
Label Insight, Inc. is a St. Louis-based company that specializes in a cloud-based product data engine designed to help brands and retailers manage and understand their product data. Founded in 2004, the company collects, aggregates, and analyzes a wide range of information from product packaging, including descriptions, nutrients, ingredients, allergens, marketing claims, and certifications. This comprehensive data allows CPG brands, retailers, and food industry stakeholders to compare and analyze products across various categories, such as food and beverage, apparel, personal care, and electronics. By transforming basic product information into detailed attributes, Label Insight empowers companies to unlock growth opportunities and enhances consumer decision-making by providing greater transparency regarding product contents. The company also has an operational presence in Canada and a secondary office in Chicago, Illinois.
LISNR, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in ultrasonic communication protocols, enabling data transmission over audio. Founded in 2012, the company offers various solutions, including LISNR Point for close-range transmission, LISNR Zone for mid-range, and LISNR Radius for long-range communication between devices. Additionally, it provides the Acceptance Device, which facilitates the sending and receiving of data. LISNR's technology is utilized by clients in retail and mobility sectors, enhancing customer interactions by creating secure and seamless transactions. The company has established strategic partnerships with notable organizations such as Cisco, AEG, Intel, and Visa. Headquartered in Oakland, California, with an office in Cincinnati, Ohio, LISNR continues to innovate in the field of ultrasonic data communication.
Kypha
Convertible Note in 2015
Kypha Inc. is a life sciences company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of in-vitro diagnostic biomarker tests targeting inflammation and autoimmune disorders. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, the company offers the COMP ACT System, which enhances the monitoring and treatment of various health conditions, including lupus, stroke, traumatic brain injury, preeclampsia, infection, kidney disease, and transplant rejection. Through its innovative platform, Kypha provides rapid and accurate assessments of inflammation levels, enabling healthcare professionals to make timely and informed clinical decisions. The company's approach facilitates testing across diverse settings, from home health care to clinical laboratories, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes by optimizing treatment strategies based on real-time immune insights. Since its incorporation in 2009, Kypha has attracted significant funding and built a strong network of scientific and clinical expertise to support its mission.
Oso Technologies
Series B in 2015
Oso Technologies makes internet connected hardware systems. Our first product, Plant Link, makes monitoring and controlling water usage for plants easier than ever before. By placing the wireless sensors next to their plants users receive custom watering schedules via text message, email, or push notification.
It was founded in 2019 and is based in Urbana, Illinois, United States.
Tunespeak
Series A in 2015
Founded in 2011 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Tunespeak operates a musician-to-fan loyalty platform. Its platform enables users to earn points by engaging with music content such as listening to songs, watching videos, browsing photos, and sharing with friends.
Agrible, Inc. is an agriculture technology company based in Champaign, Illinois, established in 2007 by a group of researchers from the University of Illinois. The company specializes in developing software solutions aimed at enhancing operational efficiency for growers across the globe. Its flagship product, Morning Farm Report, provides comprehensive field-level forecasts and data, including yield predictions, nutrient availability, and weather conditions. Additional tools include Find My Seed, which helps users choose seeds based on various criteria, and Pocket Rain Gauge, which offers localized rainfall measurements. Agrible also provides Pocket Spray Smart, an application that informs users about field-specific spraying conditions, and Pocket Drone Control, which assists in crop damage assessments through aerial imagery. The company's innovative and user-friendly products cater to a diverse clientele, including independent growers, major food brands, crop consultants, and agricultural retailers, enabling them to make informed decisions and improve production sustainably.
Rithmio
Seed Round in 2015
Rithmio, Inc. is a company specializing in gesture recognition technology, offering a software platform that enables product teams to develop accurate and personalized gesture-based applications. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Rithmio's platform integrates with motion-sensing devices, including wearables, smartphones, and connected sports equipment, to learn, track, and analyze user movements in real time. Its flagship product, Constellation, supports the creation of next-generation wearables and connected clothing, facilitating partnerships with leading semiconductor companies and consumer electronics manufacturers. These collaborations allow Rithmio's technology to be embedded at the System on Chip or reference design level, enhancing the functionality of various devices in the market.
Oso Technologies
Series B in 2015
Oso Technologies makes internet connected hardware systems. Our first product, Plant Link, makes monitoring and controlling water usage for plants easier than ever before. By placing the wireless sensors next to their plants users receive custom watering schedules via text message, email, or push notification.
It was founded in 2019 and is based in Urbana, Illinois, United States.
Earshot
Debt Financing in 2015
Earshot, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in a precision-based social media marketing platform aimed at enhancing brand engagement and customer acquisition. Founded in 2012 and originally named Evzdrop, Inc., the company offers innovative solutions such as Earshot Pulse, an engagement platform featuring a real-time analytics dashboard; Earshot Precision, a programmatic paid media solution that provides custom audience segmentation and precise targeting; and Earshot Insight, which delivers tailored intelligence reports on locations and competitive analysis. A key feature of Earshot's platform is the patent-pending Decibel Level, a customizable real-time relevancy score that allows brands to prioritize social media posts based on various factors, such as location and content. This approach helps enterprises convert social media interactions into actionable insights, thereby improving their marketing effectiveness.
OceanComm
Seed Round in 2015
OceanComm is a Champaign, Illinois based company that develops wireless underwater modems capable of video transmission and remote control of underwater vehicles. The modems enable wireless video streaming underwater and remote operation for subsea applications, using signal processing to maximize the limited acoustic bandwidth and maintain live, uninterrupted video links as assets move through the water column, enabling subsea industries to adopt wireless video streaming and control in challenging underwater environments.
Personify
Debt Financing in 2015
Personify Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing innovative video communication solutions aimed at enhancing personal and professional interactions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in Silicon Valley and Vietnam, Personify offers a range of products designed for collaboration and presentations. Its flagship offerings include a video calling platform that enables users to connect with friends, family, and coworkers in real time, allowing for shared experiences such as document collaboration, gaming, and live events. The company also provides tools like ChromaCam, which allows users to blur or replace their backgrounds for greater privacy in online meetings, and Presenter, which enhances the presentation experience during virtual interactions. Personify leverages advanced computer vision technologies to create immersive video experiences that foster meaningful connections across various contexts.
Inprentus
Seed Round in 2015
Inprentus, Inc. is a nanotechnology company based in Champaign, Illinois, specializing in the design and manufacture of ultra-high precision diffraction gratings. Founded in 2012, the company produces X-ray and extreme ultraviolet (EUV) gratings that are utilized in synchrotron radiation facilities for applications in chemical analysis, imaging, and various research sectors, including photovoltaics, catalysis, and structural biology. Inprentus has developed an innovative manufacturing method for mechanically ruled blazed diffraction gratings, achieving high resolving power with minimal blaze angles. Their products serve a wide range of industries, including semiconductor manufacturing, optical data communication, and advanced laser applications, enabling enhanced capabilities in spectrometers, monochromators, and laser instrumentation.
Snapshot Energy
Debt Financing in 2015
Snapshot Energy develops a technology designed to convert animal and human waste to bio-crude oil. Its technology produces a bio-crude oil product from an enhanced hydro-thermal conversion of the organic waste feedstock, enabling local energy centers to avail of a system that does not require the traditional costs and environmental impact of exploration, recovery, transportation, refinement and eventual distribution of hydrocarbon-based liquid fuels.
Snapshot Energy was founded in 2007 and headquartered in Danville, Illinois.
Label Insight
Series A in 2014
Label Insight, Inc. is a St. Louis-based company that specializes in a cloud-based product data engine designed to help brands and retailers manage and understand their product data. Founded in 2004, the company collects, aggregates, and analyzes a wide range of information from product packaging, including descriptions, nutrients, ingredients, allergens, marketing claims, and certifications. This comprehensive data allows CPG brands, retailers, and food industry stakeholders to compare and analyze products across various categories, such as food and beverage, apparel, personal care, and electronics. By transforming basic product information into detailed attributes, Label Insight empowers companies to unlock growth opportunities and enhances consumer decision-making by providing greater transparency regarding product contents. The company also has an operational presence in Canada and a secondary office in Chicago, Illinois.
Kypha
Venture Round in 2014
Kypha Inc. is a life sciences company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of in-vitro diagnostic biomarker tests targeting inflammation and autoimmune disorders. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, the company offers the COMP ACT System, which enhances the monitoring and treatment of various health conditions, including lupus, stroke, traumatic brain injury, preeclampsia, infection, kidney disease, and transplant rejection. Through its innovative platform, Kypha provides rapid and accurate assessments of inflammation levels, enabling healthcare professionals to make timely and informed clinical decisions. The company's approach facilitates testing across diverse settings, from home health care to clinical laboratories, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes by optimizing treatment strategies based on real-time immune insights. Since its incorporation in 2009, Kypha has attracted significant funding and built a strong network of scientific and clinical expertise to support its mission.
Label Insight
Series A in 2014
Label Insight, Inc. is a St. Louis-based company that specializes in a cloud-based product data engine designed to help brands and retailers manage and understand their product data. Founded in 2004, the company collects, aggregates, and analyzes a wide range of information from product packaging, including descriptions, nutrients, ingredients, allergens, marketing claims, and certifications. This comprehensive data allows CPG brands, retailers, and food industry stakeholders to compare and analyze products across various categories, such as food and beverage, apparel, personal care, and electronics. By transforming basic product information into detailed attributes, Label Insight empowers companies to unlock growth opportunities and enhances consumer decision-making by providing greater transparency regarding product contents. The company also has an operational presence in Canada and a secondary office in Chicago, Illinois.
Rithmio
Seed Round in 2014
Rithmio, Inc. is a company specializing in gesture recognition technology, offering a software platform that enables product teams to develop accurate and personalized gesture-based applications. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Rithmio's platform integrates with motion-sensing devices, including wearables, smartphones, and connected sports equipment, to learn, track, and analyze user movements in real time. Its flagship product, Constellation, supports the creation of next-generation wearables and connected clothing, facilitating partnerships with leading semiconductor companies and consumer electronics manufacturers. These collaborations allow Rithmio's technology to be embedded at the System on Chip or reference design level, enhancing the functionality of various devices in the market.
Kypha
Venture Round in 2014
Kypha Inc. is a life sciences company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of in-vitro diagnostic biomarker tests targeting inflammation and autoimmune disorders. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, the company offers the COMP ACT System, which enhances the monitoring and treatment of various health conditions, including lupus, stroke, traumatic brain injury, preeclampsia, infection, kidney disease, and transplant rejection. Through its innovative platform, Kypha provides rapid and accurate assessments of inflammation levels, enabling healthcare professionals to make timely and informed clinical decisions. The company's approach facilitates testing across diverse settings, from home health care to clinical laboratories, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes by optimizing treatment strategies based on real-time immune insights. Since its incorporation in 2009, Kypha has attracted significant funding and built a strong network of scientific and clinical expertise to support its mission.
Rithmio
Convertible Note in 2014
Rithmio, Inc. is a company specializing in gesture recognition technology, offering a software platform that enables product teams to develop accurate and personalized gesture-based applications. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Rithmio's platform integrates with motion-sensing devices, including wearables, smartphones, and connected sports equipment, to learn, track, and analyze user movements in real time. Its flagship product, Constellation, supports the creation of next-generation wearables and connected clothing, facilitating partnerships with leading semiconductor companies and consumer electronics manufacturers. These collaborations allow Rithmio's technology to be embedded at the System on Chip or reference design level, enhancing the functionality of various devices in the market.
Adarza BioSystems
Series A in 2014
Adarza BioSystems is an early-stage medical diagnostics company based in St. Louis, Missouri, that specializes in developing a rapid and label-free biological assay platform for clinical and point-of-care samples. Founded in 2008, the company utilizes its innovative arrayed imaging reflectometry technology to enable the simultaneous detection of hundreds of analytes from a single drop of fluid. This platform allows healthcare professionals to conduct sophisticated tests in a matter of minutes, ensuring high sensitivity and specificity in the detection of multiplexed proteins. Adarza BioSystems aims to enhance diagnostic capabilities, improving patient outcomes through quicker and more accurate testing.
Earshot
Seed Round in 2014
Earshot, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in a precision-based social media marketing platform aimed at enhancing brand engagement and customer acquisition. Founded in 2012 and originally named Evzdrop, Inc., the company offers innovative solutions such as Earshot Pulse, an engagement platform featuring a real-time analytics dashboard; Earshot Precision, a programmatic paid media solution that provides custom audience segmentation and precise targeting; and Earshot Insight, which delivers tailored intelligence reports on locations and competitive analysis. A key feature of Earshot's platform is the patent-pending Decibel Level, a customizable real-time relevancy score that allows brands to prioritize social media posts based on various factors, such as location and content. This approach helps enterprises convert social media interactions into actionable insights, thereby improving their marketing effectiveness.
Diagnostic Photonics
Convertible Note in 2014
Diagnostic Photonics, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that develops advanced imaging technologies to enhance the real-time evaluation of tissue microstructure by physicians. Founded in 2008, the company’s flagship product is the Foresee Imaging System, which employs near-infrared light waves and interferometric synthetic aperture microscopy to create diffraction-corrected images. This innovative approach allows healthcare professionals to perform rapid, free-hand scans, enabling them to locate and identify areas of interest with greater accuracy. The technology originated at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois, positioning Diagnostic Photonics at the forefront of medical imaging solutions aimed at reinforcing clinicians' confidence in their therapeutic plans.
CityScan is a Chicago-based software company specializing in intelligent data collection and integration for Smart Cities and Utilities. The company utilizes patented mobile 3D visualization technologies to create highly accurate renderings of urban environments, down to a few inches. By integrating both private and municipal data, CityScan's solutions enable clients to effectively manage their assets, ensure compliance with local regulations, and enhance safety for residents. The company's advanced data-driven insights support citywide initiatives, including Smart Grid deployments, revenue collection, and informed policy decision-making, ultimately improving operational efficiency while reducing costs.
LISNR, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in ultrasonic communication protocols, enabling data transmission over audio. Founded in 2012, the company offers various solutions, including LISNR Point for close-range transmission, LISNR Zone for mid-range, and LISNR Radius for long-range communication between devices. Additionally, it provides the Acceptance Device, which facilitates the sending and receiving of data. LISNR's technology is utilized by clients in retail and mobility sectors, enhancing customer interactions by creating secure and seamless transactions. The company has established strategic partnerships with notable organizations such as Cisco, AEG, Intel, and Visa. Headquartered in Oakland, California, with an office in Cincinnati, Ohio, LISNR continues to innovate in the field of ultrasonic data communication.
Oso Technologies
Series A in 2014
Oso Technologies makes internet connected hardware systems. Our first product, Plant Link, makes monitoring and controlling water usage for plants easier than ever before. By placing the wireless sensors next to their plants users receive custom watering schedules via text message, email, or push notification.
It was founded in 2019 and is based in Urbana, Illinois, United States.
Agrible
Seed Round in 2014
Agrible, Inc. is an agriculture technology company based in Champaign, Illinois, established in 2007 by a group of researchers from the University of Illinois. The company specializes in developing software solutions aimed at enhancing operational efficiency for growers across the globe. Its flagship product, Morning Farm Report, provides comprehensive field-level forecasts and data, including yield predictions, nutrient availability, and weather conditions. Additional tools include Find My Seed, which helps users choose seeds based on various criteria, and Pocket Rain Gauge, which offers localized rainfall measurements. Agrible also provides Pocket Spray Smart, an application that informs users about field-specific spraying conditions, and Pocket Drone Control, which assists in crop damage assessments through aerial imagery. The company's innovative and user-friendly products cater to a diverse clientele, including independent growers, major food brands, crop consultants, and agricultural retailers, enabling them to make informed decisions and improve production sustainably.
Spinlight Studio
Series A in 2014
Spinlight Studio, Inc. is a company based in Champaign, Illinois, that specializes in developing and publishing educational games and applications for children. Founded in 2001, Spinlight Studio creates engaging software for iOS and Android platforms, helping kids learn subjects such as mathematics, alphabets, and science through interactive gameplay. Notable releases from the company include titles like Pixel and Parke. As of 2015, Spinlight Studio operates as a subsidiary of Codagami.
Oso Technologies
Series A in 2014
Oso Technologies makes internet connected hardware systems. Our first product, Plant Link, makes monitoring and controlling water usage for plants easier than ever before. By placing the wireless sensors next to their plants users receive custom watering schedules via text message, email, or push notification.
It was founded in 2019 and is based in Urbana, Illinois, United States.
Clearstream.TV
Series A in 2014
Clearstream.TV is a Chicago-based company established in 2011 that specializes in mitigating risks associated with video advertising. It offers an evaluation platform designed for advertising agencies and marketers, utilizing data to enhance market outcomes. The platform ingests, scans, and assesses video streams to evaluate their content, enabling precise targeting for advertisers. Clearstream.TV provides standardization through evaluation, auditing, and reporting of various video environments, including premium in-stream, in-banner, in-game, auto-play, and below-fold placements. Additionally, the company evaluates and scores in-stream content based on quality and contextual relevance, ensuring that advertisers can make informed decisions in their marketing strategies.
Lumec Control Products
Series A in 2014
Lumec Control Products is a company that specializes in the development and commercialization of advanced flow control solutions for low-pressure gases. Established in 2008 and based in Peoria, Illinois, the company offers proprietary products centered around its patented IRISvalve technology. This innovative system utilizes a control restriction akin to a camera lens iris, enabling unparalleled control over gas and air flow in various applications, including fuel injection, home gas supply, and industrial processes. Recognizing the limitations of outdated flow control devices, Lumec aims to meet modern demands for efficiency, cost management, and environmental protection through its high turndown flow control valves, which enhance operational effectiveness across multiple sectors.
Phi Optics
Seed Round in 2013
Phi Optics Inc. develops optical imaging systems for life sciences, medical diagnostics, nanotechnology, and semiconductor testing applications. It offers Quantitative Phase Imaging, a label-free, non-contact, and non-invasive imaging method for measuring nanoscale structures and dynamics via interferometry. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Champaign, Illinois.
PrintEco
Convertible Note in 2013
PrintEco, Inc. is a Chicago-based company founded in 2010 by students from the University of Illinois. It specializes in print optimization software that helps reduce wasteful printing through a subscription-based model. The company's software integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as popular web browsers like Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome. PrintEco's plug-ins automatically optimize document formatting, minimize the number of printed pages, and eliminate unnecessary content, thereby enabling users to save paper, time, and resources. As a venture-backed green technology startup, PrintEco is committed to promoting sustainable printing practices.
Personify
Series A in 2013
Personify Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing innovative video communication solutions aimed at enhancing personal and professional interactions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in Silicon Valley and Vietnam, Personify offers a range of products designed for collaboration and presentations. Its flagship offerings include a video calling platform that enables users to connect with friends, family, and coworkers in real time, allowing for shared experiences such as document collaboration, gaming, and live events. The company also provides tools like ChromaCam, which allows users to blur or replace their backgrounds for greater privacy in online meetings, and Presenter, which enhances the presentation experience during virtual interactions. Personify leverages advanced computer vision technologies to create immersive video experiences that foster meaningful connections across various contexts.
ANDalyze, Inc. is a company based in Champaign, Illinois, that specializes in developing innovative products for testing water contamination through catalytic DNA technologies. The company's offerings include the AND1100 Fluorimeter, a portable device designed for the rapid testing of heavy metals in water supplies, along with fluorescence-based sensors and kits. These products enable simple, fast, and cost-effective detection of trace metals and other chemicals, significantly reducing the time and expense associated with traditional testing methods. ANDalyze distributes its products both in the United States and internationally, providing solutions that enhance the efficiency and reliability of water quality testing. Formerly known as Dzyme Tech, the company rebranded to ANDalyze, Inc. in October 2009 and has been operational since its incorporation in 2005.
IntelliWheels
Convertible Note in 2013
IntelliWheels, Inc. is a startup based at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign that focuses on developing innovative technology to enhance mobility options for wheelchair users. The company offers a range of products, including specialized wheelchair gloves and easy push wheels, which aim to improve grip and ease of movement for users. These products are designed to fit comfortably in the hands of wheelchair users, ultimately promoting increased physical activity, independence, and overall well-being. Through its advancements in wheelchair technology, IntelliWheels seeks to address the unique challenges faced by individuals who rely on wheelchairs for mobility.
Serionix
Seed Round in 2013
Serionix, Inc. is a research and development company based in Champaign, Illinois, specializing in air and water purification solutions. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on creating innovative materials, including filters for air purifiers and furnace units. Serionix employs a proprietary adsorptive coating technology known as Colorfilâ„¢, which not only effectively removes toxic chemicals and odors from the air but also changes color to indicate filter performance and the need for replacement. In addition to enhancing air quality, the company's filters are designed to kill viruses, bacteria, and mold, providing comprehensive purification solutions for residential and commercial environments.
Innara Health
Series A in 2013
Innara Health, Inc. is a company focused on developing innovative neonatal care technologies aimed at improving the health and development of preterm and full-term infants, as well as children with developmental needs. The company is best known for its NTrainer System, a medical device designed to assist with the feeding of premature infants by promoting non-nutritive sucking skills and enhancing feeding outcomes. This device plays a crucial role in developmental feeding programs, allowing infants to engage in early and frequent nipping opportunities that help coordinate their suck, swallow, and breathe functions. Innara Health serves a wide range of stakeholders, including hospitals, neonatal intensive care units, clinicians, infants, children, and their families, with the goal of improving the quality of life for these vulnerable populations. Founded in 2006 and based in Olathe, Kansas, the company was previously known as KCBioMedix, Inc. before rebranding in 2013.
CityScan
Seed Round in 2012
CityScan is a Chicago-based software company specializing in intelligent data collection and integration for Smart Cities and Utilities. The company utilizes patented mobile 3D visualization technologies to create highly accurate renderings of urban environments, down to a few inches. By integrating both private and municipal data, CityScan's solutions enable clients to effectively manage their assets, ensure compliance with local regulations, and enhance safety for residents. The company's advanced data-driven insights support citywide initiatives, including Smart Grid deployments, revenue collection, and informed policy decision-making, ultimately improving operational efficiency while reducing costs.