Serra Ventures

Serra Ventures, established in 2008 and headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, is a venture capital firm focusing on early-stage technology companies. It invests primarily in the Midwest and Southern California regions of the United States, with a sector focus on information technology, deep technology, instrumentation, B2B, software as a service, devices, and agricultural technologies.

Dennis Beard

Managing Partner

Drew Beard

Associate

Stephen Beck

Managing Partner

Tim Hoerr

CEO and Managing Partner

Karin O'Connor

Venture Partner

Rob Schultz

Managing Partner

Past deals in Midwestern US

Opendorse

Venture Round in 2022
Opendorse is a technology provider focused on the athlete endorsement industry, offering a platform that enables athletes to understand, build, and monetize their name, image, and likeness (NIL) value. The free Opendorse app is utilized by over 100,000 athletes, while sports organizations, including teams and athletic departments, subscribe to the Opendorse platform to manage endorsements. Additionally, brands and sponsors can book athlete endorsements through the Opendorse Marketplace, paying one-time transaction fees for these services. The company partners with major organizations, such as the USOPC and various professional sports associations, and serves more than 100 NCAA athletic departments. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, Opendorse is recognized as the largest provider of technology in the NIL space, facilitating effective social media campaigns and engagement between athletes and their supporters.

Network Perception

Series A in 2022
Network Perception, Inc. specializes in network device configuration analysis software designed to help organizations visualize and manage their network effectively. Established in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers solutions that simplify firewall auditing and provide continuous monitoring capabilities. Its platform conducts automated, comprehensive analyses of network device configuration files, enabling organizations to assess firewalls and identify cyber vulnerabilities. By doing so, Network Perception assists corporate compliance and cybersecurity managers in ensuring that network configurations align with best practices and regulatory standards. The company initially launched in 2014 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Research Park.

Leo Cancer Care

Series B in 2021
Leo Cancer Care is focused on revolutionizing cancer radiation therapy by offering a treatment system designed to enhance patient experience and outcomes. Founded in Australia, the company leverages global research that highlights the benefits of upright patient positioning during treatment. This innovative approach shifts the traditional paradigm of machine rotation to patient rotation, allowing for a more controlled and efficient therapy process. The system integrates advanced 3D imaging and precise radiation beam management, ensuring that the appropriate amount of energy is delivered to targeted tissues. By streamlining cancer treatment and connecting patients to centralized care centers, Leo Cancer Care aims to reduce both the physical discomfort and costs typically associated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy, ultimately putting patients in control of their treatment journey.

Reconstruct

Series B in 2021
Reconstruct, Inc. specializes in predictive computer vision data analytics software tailored for construction projects. Its visual production management platform facilitates data collection through drones, fixed cameras, or mobile devices, enabling effective progress analysis and documentation. By visualizing images and 3D points aligned with Building Information Modeling (BIM), the platform enhances coordination and transparency among project stakeholders. It identifies locations at risk of delays, allowing for proactive weekly work planning, and integrates schedules with BIM animations to illustrate any changes in plans. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with an additional office in Champaign, Illinois, Reconstruct aims to improve construction management by fostering better communication and visibility, thereby mitigating risks and ensuring project returns on investment.

Network Perception

Seed Round in 2020
Network Perception, Inc. specializes in network device configuration analysis software designed to help organizations visualize and manage their network effectively. Established in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers solutions that simplify firewall auditing and provide continuous monitoring capabilities. Its platform conducts automated, comprehensive analyses of network device configuration files, enabling organizations to assess firewalls and identify cyber vulnerabilities. By doing so, Network Perception assists corporate compliance and cybersecurity managers in ensuring that network configurations align with best practices and regulatory standards. The company initially launched in 2014 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Research Park.

TimeDoc Health

Series A in 2020
TimeDoc Health, based in Chicago, develops digital care management solutions aimed at healthcare organizations. Its primary offering, the TimeDoc CCM Platform, is a virtual care management tool that assists providers in managing chronic care populations. The platform allows healthcare facilities to document and track time spent on chronic care management services, manage workflows, maintain an audit trail, and identify eligible patients for chronic care management. Additionally, TimeDoc Health offers chronic care management services and provides care managers to healthcare organizations to enhance their staffing capabilities. The company was incorporated in 2015 and also has an office in New York.

TimeDoc Health

Convertible Note in 2020
TimeDoc Health, based in Chicago, develops digital care management solutions aimed at healthcare organizations. Its primary offering, the TimeDoc CCM Platform, is a virtual care management tool that assists providers in managing chronic care populations. The platform allows healthcare facilities to document and track time spent on chronic care management services, manage workflows, maintain an audit trail, and identify eligible patients for chronic care management. Additionally, TimeDoc Health offers chronic care management services and provides care managers to healthcare organizations to enhance their staffing capabilities. The company was incorporated in 2015 and also has an office in New York.

Ryvit

Seed Round in 2019
Ryvit develops an integration software that delivers seamless flow of data between premise and software used in the construction industry. The software integrates software application to enterprise resource product, customer relationship management, e-commerce, social apps, and specialty industry-specific system without exhausting development resources, empowering companies to experience the ease of intelligent integrations, driving profit through automation and optimization of the applications in use. Ryvit is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Hazel Technologies

Series B in 2019
Hazel Technologies, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on reducing waste in the agricultural supply chain through innovative packaging solutions. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional location in Salinas, California, the company designs packaging inserts, known as sachets, that are placed in produce boxes at harvest. These sachets slow down the aging process of fruits and vegetables by controlling the storage atmosphere and inhibiting ethylene, which helps to extend shelf life and prevent spoilage. Hazel Technologies also offers horticultural consulting services to growers and shippers, working to improve the efficiency of the fresh produce supply chain. Their product development is supported by the United States Department of Agriculture, with performance validated by third-party research institutions. By providing effective shelf-life extension technologies and services, Hazel Technologies aims to combat global food waste and enhance profitability for its customers.

TimeDoc Health

Seed Round in 2019
TimeDoc Health, based in Chicago, develops digital care management solutions aimed at healthcare organizations. Its primary offering, the TimeDoc CCM Platform, is a virtual care management tool that assists providers in managing chronic care populations. The platform allows healthcare facilities to document and track time spent on chronic care management services, manage workflows, maintain an audit trail, and identify eligible patients for chronic care management. Additionally, TimeDoc Health offers chronic care management services and provides care managers to healthcare organizations to enhance their staffing capabilities. The company was incorporated in 2015 and also has an office in New York.

Opendorse

Series B in 2019
Opendorse is a technology provider focused on the athlete endorsement industry, offering a platform that enables athletes to understand, build, and monetize their name, image, and likeness (NIL) value. The free Opendorse app is utilized by over 100,000 athletes, while sports organizations, including teams and athletic departments, subscribe to the Opendorse platform to manage endorsements. Additionally, brands and sponsors can book athlete endorsements through the Opendorse Marketplace, paying one-time transaction fees for these services. The company partners with major organizations, such as the USOPC and various professional sports associations, and serves more than 100 NCAA athletic departments. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, Opendorse is recognized as the largest provider of technology in the NIL space, facilitating effective social media campaigns and engagement between athletes and their supporters.

Reconstruct

Series A in 2019
Reconstruct, Inc. specializes in predictive computer vision data analytics software tailored for construction projects. Its visual production management platform facilitates data collection through drones, fixed cameras, or mobile devices, enabling effective progress analysis and documentation. By visualizing images and 3D points aligned with Building Information Modeling (BIM), the platform enhances coordination and transparency among project stakeholders. It identifies locations at risk of delays, allowing for proactive weekly work planning, and integrates schedules with BIM animations to illustrate any changes in plans. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with an additional office in Champaign, Illinois, Reconstruct aims to improve construction management by fostering better communication and visibility, thereby mitigating risks and ensuring project returns on investment.

Home Bay

Series A in 2019
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

Series B in 2018
Built In, Inc. operates a global network of online communities that serves as a recruitment solution for technology companies and startups. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company connects tech professionals with employers through its platform, which includes 29 dedicated websites in major tech hubs across the United States, Canada, India, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Singapore, and Australia. Built In offers a range of services, including employer branding, recruitment, community events, and industry insights, catering to sectors such as artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, and healthcare technology. By enabling companies to tell their stories and promote their cultures, Built In helps organizations attract talent and fosters a community centered around a shared passion for technology.

Hazel Technologies

Series A in 2018
Hazel Technologies, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on reducing waste in the agricultural supply chain through innovative packaging solutions. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional location in Salinas, California, the company designs packaging inserts, known as sachets, that are placed in produce boxes at harvest. These sachets slow down the aging process of fruits and vegetables by controlling the storage atmosphere and inhibiting ethylene, which helps to extend shelf life and prevent spoilage. Hazel Technologies also offers horticultural consulting services to growers and shippers, working to improve the efficiency of the fresh produce supply chain. Their product development is supported by the United States Department of Agriculture, with performance validated by third-party research institutions. By providing effective shelf-life extension technologies and services, Hazel Technologies aims to combat global food waste and enhance profitability for its customers.

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, that specializes in the design and manufacture of ultra-high precision diffraction gratings. Founded in 2012, the company produces X-ray and extreme ultraviolet diffraction gratings used primarily at synchrotron radiation facilities for applications in chemical analysis, imaging, and material characterization across various fields such as photovoltaics, catalysis, and environmental science. Inprentus has developed innovative manufacturing methods for mechanically ruled blazed diffraction gratings, which provide high resolving power with minimal blaze angles. Their products are integral to electron lasers, optical data communication, laser manufacturing, and semiconductor processes, enhancing capabilities in both industrial and research settings.

ConsortiEX

Venture Round in 2017
ConsortiEX Inc. is a health care technology company that serves pharmacies by providing systems and services for the ordering, distribution, and tracking of pharmaceuticals within hospitals in the United States. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ConsortiEX offers Assure-Trak, an enterprise resource planning system designed to facilitate the collection, integration, management, and sharing of pharmacy information, particularly for the compounding of sterile products. The company also delivers a range of health care information technology services, which include pedigree management, IV workflow management, inventory and logistics management, and quality management reporting. Additionally, ConsortiEX provides compliance services related to the Drug Supply Chain Security Act as well as e-commerce order management services to support the compounding pharmacy needs of its member institutions and affiliates.

Markit Medical

Seed Round in 2017
Markit Medical, Inc. operates an online platform designed to assist patients in comparing healthcare options based on convenience, price, and qualifications. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the platform enhances shared decision-making and patient engagement at the point of care. It provides physicians with scheduling support and tailored referral solutions, leveraging real-time network and contract data. Additionally, the platform offers insurers a means to deliver price transparency information, empowering patients to make informed financial decisions regarding their healthcare. By facilitating the scheduling of appointments and providing out-of-pocket expense information, Markit Medical aims to simplify the healthcare navigation process for both patients and providers, ultimately enhancing patient satisfaction and reducing costs.

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
Opendorse is a technology provider focused on the athlete endorsement industry, offering a platform that enables athletes to understand, build, and monetize their name, image, and likeness (NIL) value. The free Opendorse app is utilized by over 100,000 athletes, while sports organizations, including teams and athletic departments, subscribe to the Opendorse platform to manage endorsements. Additionally, brands and sponsors can book athlete endorsements through the Opendorse Marketplace, paying one-time transaction fees for these services. The company partners with major organizations, such as the USOPC and various professional sports associations, and serves more than 100 NCAA athletic departments. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, Opendorse is recognized as the largest provider of technology in the NIL space, facilitating effective social media campaigns and engagement between athletes and their supporters.

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. specializes in developing neonatal care technologies aimed at improving the health and development outcomes for preterm and full-term infants, as well as children with developmental needs. The company is best known for its NTrainer System, a medical device that supports the development of non-nutritive sucking skills in newborns, which is crucial for feeding. This system assists caregivers in neonatal and pediatric intensive care units by providing insights into effective treatment strategies for infants facing feeding challenges. Founded in 2006 and based in Olathe, Kansas, Innara Health was previously known as KCBioMedix, Inc. until it rebranded in 2013. The company’s innovations are focused on enhancing the quality of life for infants and their families, as well as improving overall feeding outcomes in hospital settings.

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, Inc. specializes in predictive computer vision data analytics software tailored for construction projects. Its visual production management platform facilitates data collection through drones, fixed cameras, or mobile devices, enabling effective progress analysis and documentation. By visualizing images and 3D points aligned with Building Information Modeling (BIM), the platform enhances coordination and transparency among project stakeholders. It identifies locations at risk of delays, allowing for proactive weekly work planning, and integrates schedules with BIM animations to illustrate any changes in plans. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with an additional office in Champaign, Illinois, Reconstruct aims to improve construction management by fostering better communication and visibility, thereby mitigating risks and ensuring project returns on investment.

Agrible

Series B in 2017
Agrible, Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in Champaign, Illinois, focused on developing software solutions to enhance farming operations globally. Founded in 2007 by Bill Northcott, Chris Harbourt, and Paul Miller, the company provides various tools to assist growers in making informed decisions. Its flagship product, Morning Farm Report, offers detailed forecasts and data on yield predictions, nutrient availability, and weather conditions, among other critical factors. Agrible also features Find My Seed, which aggregates third-party seed trial data, and Pocket Rain Gauge, delivering localized rainfall measurements. Other applications include Pocket Spray Smart, which provides field-specific spraying conditions, and Pocket Drone Control, which aids in crop damage assessments by offering aerial views of fields. Agrible serves a diverse clientele, including independent growers, major food brands, and agricultural consultants, enabling them to optimize production and sustainability through advanced predictive analytics and field-level insights.

Innara Health

Venture Round in 2017
Innara Health, Inc. specializes in developing neonatal care technologies aimed at improving the health and development outcomes for preterm and full-term infants, as well as children with developmental needs. The company is best known for its NTrainer System, a medical device that supports the development of non-nutritive sucking skills in newborns, which is crucial for feeding. This system assists caregivers in neonatal and pediatric intensive care units by providing insights into effective treatment strategies for infants facing feeding challenges. Founded in 2006 and based in Olathe, Kansas, Innara Health was previously known as KCBioMedix, Inc. until it rebranded in 2013. The company’s innovations are focused on enhancing the quality of life for infants and their families, as well as improving overall feeding outcomes in hospital settings.

Inprentus

Series A in 2017
Inprentus, Inc. is a nanotechnology company based in Champaign, Illinois, that specializes in the design and manufacture of ultra-high precision diffraction gratings. Founded in 2012, the company produces X-ray and extreme ultraviolet diffraction gratings used primarily at synchrotron radiation facilities for applications in chemical analysis, imaging, and material characterization across various fields such as photovoltaics, catalysis, and environmental science. Inprentus has developed innovative manufacturing methods for mechanically ruled blazed diffraction gratings, which provide high resolving power with minimal blaze angles. Their products are integral to electron lasers, optical data communication, laser manufacturing, and semiconductor processes, enhancing capabilities in both industrial and research settings.

Serionix

Venture Round in 2017
Serionix, Inc. is a company that specializes in the development of air and water purification solutions. Founded in 2011 and based in Champaign, Illinois, Serionix creates innovative filters for air purifiers and furnace units. The company utilizes fibrous activated carbon and ion-exchange materials to effectively remove toxic chemicals and odors from the air, as well as to eliminate viruses, bacteria, and mold. One of its notable products features a proprietary adsorptive coating technology called Colorfil™, which changes color as it absorbs pollutants, providing users with a clear visual indication of filter effectiveness and the need for replacement.

Asto CT

Venture Round in 2017
Asto CT LLC specializes in developing advanced X-ray computed tomography (CT) systems aimed at enhancing equine healthcare. Founded in 2015 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, the company focuses on preventing fractures and improving the overall well-being of thoroughbreds, show horses, recreational horses, and older equines. Asto CT's technology enhances fracture risk detection, facilitates the diagnosis of lameness, and aids in the management of dental and sinus conditions. Their flagship product, Equina, delivers rapid 3D imaging of the lower limbs, head, and neck of standing horses without the need for general anesthesia, ensuring a safer and more comfortable experience for the animals. By integrating cutting-edge robotics with fan-beam CT technology, Asto CT is committed to providing high-quality diagnostic imaging that supports veterinarians in delivering effective treatments.

ConsortiEX

Venture Round in 2017
ConsortiEX Inc. is a health care technology company that serves pharmacies by providing systems and services for the ordering, distribution, and tracking of pharmaceuticals within hospitals in the United States. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ConsortiEX offers Assure-Trak, an enterprise resource planning system designed to facilitate the collection, integration, management, and sharing of pharmacy information, particularly for the compounding of sterile products. The company also delivers a range of health care information technology services, which include pedigree management, IV workflow management, inventory and logistics management, and quality management reporting. Additionally, ConsortiEX provides compliance services related to the Drug Supply Chain Security Act as well as e-commerce order management services to support the compounding pharmacy needs of its member institutions and affiliates.

Earshot

Venture Round in 2017
Earshot, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that develops a social media software platform aimed at enhancing real-time precision-based marketing services for brands. The platform includes several key offerings: Earshot Pulse, which provides an engagement platform and analytics dashboard; Earshot Precision, a programmatic paid media solution that allows for custom audience segmentation and targeted advertising based on offline behaviors; and Earshot Insight, which delivers customized reports on location, competitive intelligence, and event-based analytics. A notable feature of Earshot's technology is its patent-pending Decibel Level, a real-time relevancy score that helps brands prioritize social media posts based on various customizable factors such as location and content. By filtering posts from targeted locations, Earshot enables brands to discover and engage consumers effectively, ultimately improving their return on investment from social media marketing efforts.

OPER

Venture Round in 2017
OPER, LLC is a mobile payment and rewards platform based in St. Louis, Missouri, established in 2015. The company offers a comprehensive app that enhances the dining experience by enabling users to order food, make payments, and earn rewards through cashback discounts. This platform not only facilitates transactions for restaurant customers but also allows various establishments to participate in the rewards program. Users can store their payment cards within the app and benefit from earning rewards across multiple categories, including food, clothing, and electronics.

Adarza BioSystems

Series C in 2017
Adarza BioSystems is an early-stage medical diagnostics company based in St. Louis, Missouri, founded in 2008. The company specializes in developing a rapid and label-free biological assay platform that measures clinical and point-of-care samples. This innovative platform employs diagnostic arrayed imaging reflectometry (AIR) to enable the simultaneous detection of hundreds of analytes from a single drop of fluid, allowing healthcare professionals to conduct sophisticated tests with high sensitivity and specificity. By significantly reducing the time required for testing, Adarza BioSystems aims to enhance diagnostic capabilities in various healthcare settings.

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 develops a social media software platform aimed at enhancing real-time precision-based marketing services for brands. The platform includes several key offerings: Earshot Pulse, which provides an engagement platform and analytics dashboard; Earshot Precision, a programmatic paid media solution that allows for custom audience segmentation and targeted advertising based on offline behaviors; and Earshot Insight, which delivers customized reports on location, competitive intelligence, and event-based analytics. A notable feature of Earshot's technology is its patent-pending Decibel Level, a real-time relevancy score that helps brands prioritize social media posts based on various customizable factors such as location and content. By filtering posts from targeted locations, Earshot enables brands to discover and engage consumers effectively, ultimately improving their return on investment from social media marketing efforts.

Label Insight

Venture Round in 2016
Label Insight, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in a cloud-based product data engine designed to help brands and retailers effectively manage their product information. Founded in 2004 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, with an additional office in Chicago and operations in Canada, the company collects and analyzes comprehensive data from product labels, including details on ingredients, allergens, nutrients, marketing claims, and certifications. This data is utilized by consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands, retailers, and other entities in the food industry to compare and analyze products across various categories such as food and beverage, apparel, personal care, and electronics. By transforming basic product data into insightful attributes, Label Insight enables its partners to unlock new growth opportunities and enhance consumer decision-making.

Inprentus

Venture Round in 2016
Inprentus, Inc. is a nanotechnology company based in Champaign, Illinois, that specializes in the design and manufacture of ultra-high precision diffraction gratings. Founded in 2012, the company produces X-ray and extreme ultraviolet diffraction gratings used primarily at synchrotron radiation facilities for applications in chemical analysis, imaging, and material characterization across various fields such as photovoltaics, catalysis, and environmental science. Inprentus has developed innovative manufacturing methods for mechanically ruled blazed diffraction gratings, which provide high resolving power with minimal blaze angles. Their products are integral to electron lasers, optical data communication, laser manufacturing, and semiconductor processes, enhancing capabilities in both industrial and research settings.

OceanComm

Venture Round in 2016
OceanComm, Inc. is an Illinois-based company that specializes in developing wireless underwater modems. Founded in 2014 and located in Champaign, the company focuses on enabling wireless communication and video streaming underwater. Its modems utilize advanced signal processing algorithms to optimize the use of available acoustic bandwidth, ensuring reliable and uninterrupted video links even as the modems move through water. This technology serves the subsea industries by providing innovative solutions for wireless remote control of underwater vehicles and facilitating efficient video transmission underwater.

Reconstruct

Seed Round in 2016
Reconstruct, Inc. specializes in predictive computer vision data analytics software tailored for construction projects. Its visual production management platform facilitates data collection through drones, fixed cameras, or mobile devices, enabling effective progress analysis and documentation. By visualizing images and 3D points aligned with Building Information Modeling (BIM), the platform enhances coordination and transparency among project stakeholders. It identifies locations at risk of delays, allowing for proactive weekly work planning, and integrates schedules with BIM animations to illustrate any changes in plans. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with an additional office in Champaign, Illinois, Reconstruct aims to improve construction management by fostering better communication and visibility, thereby mitigating risks and ensuring project returns on investment.

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 agricultural technology company based in Champaign, Illinois, focused on developing software solutions to enhance farming operations globally. Founded in 2007 by Bill Northcott, Chris Harbourt, and Paul Miller, the company provides various tools to assist growers in making informed decisions. Its flagship product, Morning Farm Report, offers detailed forecasts and data on yield predictions, nutrient availability, and weather conditions, among other critical factors. Agrible also features Find My Seed, which aggregates third-party seed trial data, and Pocket Rain Gauge, delivering localized rainfall measurements. Other applications include Pocket Spray Smart, which provides field-specific spraying conditions, and Pocket Drone Control, which aids in crop damage assessments by offering aerial views of fields. Agrible serves a diverse clientele, including independent growers, major food brands, and agricultural consultants, enabling them to optimize production and sustainability through advanced predictive analytics and field-level insights.

OPER

Seed Round in 2016
OPER, LLC is a mobile payment and rewards platform based in St. Louis, Missouri, established in 2015. The company offers a comprehensive app that enhances the dining experience by enabling users to order food, make payments, and earn rewards through cashback discounts. This platform not only facilitates transactions for restaurant customers but also allows various establishments to participate in the rewards program. Users can store their payment cards within the app and benefit from earning rewards across multiple categories, including food, clothing, and electronics.

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 company that specializes in the development of air and water purification solutions. Founded in 2011 and based in Champaign, Illinois, Serionix creates innovative filters for air purifiers and furnace units. The company utilizes fibrous activated carbon and ion-exchange materials to effectively remove toxic chemicals and odors from the air, as well as to eliminate viruses, bacteria, and mold. One of its notable products features a proprietary adsorptive coating technology called Colorfil™, which changes color as it absorbs pollutants, providing users with a clear visual indication of filter effectiveness and the need for replacement.

Serionix

Venture Round in 2016
Serionix, Inc. is a company that specializes in the development of air and water purification solutions. Founded in 2011 and based in Champaign, Illinois, Serionix creates innovative filters for air purifiers and furnace units. The company utilizes fibrous activated carbon and ion-exchange materials to effectively remove toxic chemicals and odors from the air, as well as to eliminate viruses, bacteria, and mold. One of its notable products features a proprietary adsorptive coating technology called Colorfil™, which changes color as it absorbs pollutants, providing users with a clear visual indication of filter effectiveness and the need for replacement.

ConsortiEX

Venture Round in 2016
ConsortiEX Inc. is a health care technology company that serves pharmacies by providing systems and services for the ordering, distribution, and tracking of pharmaceuticals within hospitals in the United States. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ConsortiEX offers Assure-Trak, an enterprise resource planning system designed to facilitate the collection, integration, management, and sharing of pharmacy information, particularly for the compounding of sterile products. The company also delivers a range of health care information technology services, which include pedigree management, IV workflow management, inventory and logistics management, and quality management reporting. Additionally, ConsortiEX provides compliance services related to the Drug Supply Chain Security Act as well as e-commerce order management services to support the compounding pharmacy needs of its member institutions and affiliates.

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 agricultural technology company based in Champaign, Illinois, focused on developing software solutions to enhance farming operations globally. Founded in 2007 by Bill Northcott, Chris Harbourt, and Paul Miller, the company provides various tools to assist growers in making informed decisions. Its flagship product, Morning Farm Report, offers detailed forecasts and data on yield predictions, nutrient availability, and weather conditions, among other critical factors. Agrible also features Find My Seed, which aggregates third-party seed trial data, and Pocket Rain Gauge, delivering localized rainfall measurements. Other applications include Pocket Spray Smart, which provides field-specific spraying conditions, and Pocket Drone Control, which aids in crop damage assessments by offering aerial views of fields. Agrible serves a diverse clientele, including independent growers, major food brands, and agricultural consultants, enabling them to optimize production and sustainability through advanced predictive analytics and field-level insights.

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, founded in 2008. The company specializes in developing a rapid and label-free biological assay platform that measures clinical and point-of-care samples. This innovative platform employs diagnostic arrayed imaging reflectometry (AIR) to enable the simultaneous detection of hundreds of analytes from a single drop of fluid, allowing healthcare professionals to conduct sophisticated tests with high sensitivity and specificity. By significantly reducing the time required for testing, Adarza BioSystems aims to enhance diagnostic capabilities in various healthcare settings.

Earshot

Venture Round in 2016
Earshot, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that develops a social media software platform aimed at enhancing real-time precision-based marketing services for brands. The platform includes several key offerings: Earshot Pulse, which provides an engagement platform and analytics dashboard; Earshot Precision, a programmatic paid media solution that allows for custom audience segmentation and targeted advertising based on offline behaviors; and Earshot Insight, which delivers customized reports on location, competitive intelligence, and event-based analytics. A notable feature of Earshot's technology is its patent-pending Decibel Level, a real-time relevancy score that helps brands prioritize social media posts based on various customizable factors such as location and content. By filtering posts from targeted locations, Earshot enables brands to discover and engage consumers effectively, ultimately improving their return on investment from social media marketing efforts.

Label Insight

Series B in 2016
Label Insight, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in a cloud-based product data engine designed to help brands and retailers effectively manage their product information. Founded in 2004 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, with an additional office in Chicago and operations in Canada, the company collects and analyzes comprehensive data from product labels, including details on ingredients, allergens, nutrients, marketing claims, and certifications. This data is utilized by consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands, retailers, and other entities in the food industry to compare and analyze products across various categories such as food and beverage, apparel, personal care, and electronics. By transforming basic product data into insightful attributes, Label Insight enables its partners to unlock new growth opportunities and enhance consumer decision-making.

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 focused on advancing imaging technologies that aid physicians in the real-time evaluation of tissue microstructure. Founded in 2008 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company has developed the Foresee Imaging System, which utilizes near-infrared light waves and interferometric synthetic aperture microscopy to produce diffraction-corrected images. This innovative system allows healthcare professionals to perform rapid, free-hand scans, enhancing their ability to locate and identify areas of interest within tissue samples. The technology originated from research conducted at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois, a prominent interdisciplinary research facility.

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, that specializes in the design and manufacture of ultra-high precision diffraction gratings. Founded in 2012, the company produces X-ray and extreme ultraviolet diffraction gratings used primarily at synchrotron radiation facilities for applications in chemical analysis, imaging, and material characterization across various fields such as photovoltaics, catalysis, and environmental science. Inprentus has developed innovative manufacturing methods for mechanically ruled blazed diffraction gratings, which provide high resolving power with minimal blaze angles. Their products are integral to electron lasers, optical data communication, laser manufacturing, and semiconductor processes, enhancing capabilities in both industrial and research settings.

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 technology company that specializes in a cloud-based product data engine designed to help brands and retailers effectively manage their product information. Founded in 2004 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, with an additional office in Chicago and operations in Canada, the company collects and analyzes comprehensive data from product labels, including details on ingredients, allergens, nutrients, marketing claims, and certifications. This data is utilized by consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands, retailers, and other entities in the food industry to compare and analyze products across various categories such as food and beverage, apparel, personal care, and electronics. By transforming basic product data into insightful attributes, Label Insight enables its partners to unlock new growth opportunities and enhance consumer decision-making.

Label Insight

Convertible Note in 2015
Label Insight, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in a cloud-based product data engine designed to help brands and retailers effectively manage their product information. Founded in 2004 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, with an additional office in Chicago and operations in Canada, the company collects and analyzes comprehensive data from product labels, including details on ingredients, allergens, nutrients, marketing claims, and certifications. This data is utilized by consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands, retailers, and other entities in the food industry to compare and analyze products across various categories such as food and beverage, apparel, personal care, and electronics. By transforming basic product data into insightful attributes, Label Insight enables its partners to unlock new growth opportunities and enhance consumer decision-making.

LISNR

Series B in 2015
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
Tunespeak, LLC operates a musician-to-fan loyalty platform that rewards users for engaging with music and related content. Founded in 2011 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, the platform allows users to earn points by listening to music, watching videos, viewing photos, and sharing content with friends. Users can accumulate points not only for their own activity but also for enabling their friends to participate in contests or raffles for every song, picture, and video shared. Through this unique engagement model, Tunespeak aims to enhance the connection between musicians and their fans while offering incentives such as tickets, experiences, and merchandise.

Agrible

Series A in 2015
Agrible, Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in Champaign, Illinois, focused on developing software solutions to enhance farming operations globally. Founded in 2007 by Bill Northcott, Chris Harbourt, and Paul Miller, the company provides various tools to assist growers in making informed decisions. Its flagship product, Morning Farm Report, offers detailed forecasts and data on yield predictions, nutrient availability, and weather conditions, among other critical factors. Agrible also features Find My Seed, which aggregates third-party seed trial data, and Pocket Rain Gauge, delivering localized rainfall measurements. Other applications include Pocket Spray Smart, which provides field-specific spraying conditions, and Pocket Drone Control, which aids in crop damage assessments by offering aerial views of fields. Agrible serves a diverse clientele, including independent growers, major food brands, and agricultural consultants, enabling them to optimize production and sustainability through advanced predictive analytics and field-level insights.

Rithmio

Seed Round in 2015
Rithmio, Inc. specializes in gesture recognition technology, offering a platform that enables the development of gesture-based products. The company's software integrates with motion-sensing devices, including wearables, smartphones, and connected sports equipment, to learn, track, and analyze user movements in real time. Rithmio's flagship product, Constellation, is designed for next-generation wearables and connected clothing, allowing brands to seamlessly incorporate gesture recognition into their devices. The company has established strategic partnerships with prominent semiconductor and consumer electronics manufacturers, supporting the integration of its technology at various levels, including system on chip and reference design. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Rithmio was originally known as Neurogito, Inc. before rebranding in 2014.

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 develops a social media software platform aimed at enhancing real-time precision-based marketing services for brands. The platform includes several key offerings: Earshot Pulse, which provides an engagement platform and analytics dashboard; Earshot Precision, a programmatic paid media solution that allows for custom audience segmentation and targeted advertising based on offline behaviors; and Earshot Insight, which delivers customized reports on location, competitive intelligence, and event-based analytics. A notable feature of Earshot's technology is its patent-pending Decibel Level, a real-time relevancy score that helps brands prioritize social media posts based on various customizable factors such as location and content. By filtering posts from targeted locations, Earshot enables brands to discover and engage consumers effectively, ultimately improving their return on investment from social media marketing efforts.

OceanComm

Seed Round in 2015
OceanComm, Inc. is an Illinois-based company that specializes in developing wireless underwater modems. Founded in 2014 and located in Champaign, the company focuses on enabling wireless communication and video streaming underwater. Its modems utilize advanced signal processing algorithms to optimize the use of available acoustic bandwidth, ensuring reliable and uninterrupted video links even as the modems move through water. This technology serves the subsea industries by providing innovative solutions for wireless remote control of underwater vehicles and facilitating efficient video transmission underwater.

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, that specializes in the design and manufacture of ultra-high precision diffraction gratings. Founded in 2012, the company produces X-ray and extreme ultraviolet diffraction gratings used primarily at synchrotron radiation facilities for applications in chemical analysis, imaging, and material characterization across various fields such as photovoltaics, catalysis, and environmental science. Inprentus has developed innovative manufacturing methods for mechanically ruled blazed diffraction gratings, which provide high resolving power with minimal blaze angles. Their products are integral to electron lasers, optical data communication, laser manufacturing, and semiconductor processes, enhancing capabilities in both industrial and research settings.

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 technology company that specializes in a cloud-based product data engine designed to help brands and retailers effectively manage their product information. Founded in 2004 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, with an additional office in Chicago and operations in Canada, the company collects and analyzes comprehensive data from product labels, including details on ingredients, allergens, nutrients, marketing claims, and certifications. This data is utilized by consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands, retailers, and other entities in the food industry to compare and analyze products across various categories such as food and beverage, apparel, personal care, and electronics. By transforming basic product data into insightful attributes, Label Insight enables its partners to unlock new growth opportunities and enhance consumer decision-making.

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 technology company that specializes in a cloud-based product data engine designed to help brands and retailers effectively manage their product information. Founded in 2004 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, with an additional office in Chicago and operations in Canada, the company collects and analyzes comprehensive data from product labels, including details on ingredients, allergens, nutrients, marketing claims, and certifications. This data is utilized by consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands, retailers, and other entities in the food industry to compare and analyze products across various categories such as food and beverage, apparel, personal care, and electronics. By transforming basic product data into insightful attributes, Label Insight enables its partners to unlock new growth opportunities and enhance consumer decision-making.

Rithmio

Seed Round in 2014
Rithmio, Inc. specializes in gesture recognition technology, offering a platform that enables the development of gesture-based products. The company's software integrates with motion-sensing devices, including wearables, smartphones, and connected sports equipment, to learn, track, and analyze user movements in real time. Rithmio's flagship product, Constellation, is designed for next-generation wearables and connected clothing, allowing brands to seamlessly incorporate gesture recognition into their devices. The company has established strategic partnerships with prominent semiconductor and consumer electronics manufacturers, supporting the integration of its technology at various levels, including system on chip and reference design. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Rithmio was originally known as Neurogito, Inc. before rebranding in 2014.

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. specializes in gesture recognition technology, offering a platform that enables the development of gesture-based products. The company's software integrates with motion-sensing devices, including wearables, smartphones, and connected sports equipment, to learn, track, and analyze user movements in real time. Rithmio's flagship product, Constellation, is designed for next-generation wearables and connected clothing, allowing brands to seamlessly incorporate gesture recognition into their devices. The company has established strategic partnerships with prominent semiconductor and consumer electronics manufacturers, supporting the integration of its technology at various levels, including system on chip and reference design. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Rithmio was originally known as Neurogito, Inc. before rebranding in 2014.

Adarza BioSystems

Series A in 2014
Adarza BioSystems is an early-stage medical diagnostics company based in St. Louis, Missouri, founded in 2008. The company specializes in developing a rapid and label-free biological assay platform that measures clinical and point-of-care samples. This innovative platform employs diagnostic arrayed imaging reflectometry (AIR) to enable the simultaneous detection of hundreds of analytes from a single drop of fluid, allowing healthcare professionals to conduct sophisticated tests with high sensitivity and specificity. By significantly reducing the time required for testing, Adarza BioSystems aims to enhance diagnostic capabilities in various healthcare settings.

Earshot

Seed Round in 2014
Earshot, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that develops a social media software platform aimed at enhancing real-time precision-based marketing services for brands. The platform includes several key offerings: Earshot Pulse, which provides an engagement platform and analytics dashboard; Earshot Precision, a programmatic paid media solution that allows for custom audience segmentation and targeted advertising based on offline behaviors; and Earshot Insight, which delivers customized reports on location, competitive intelligence, and event-based analytics. A notable feature of Earshot's technology is its patent-pending Decibel Level, a real-time relevancy score that helps brands prioritize social media posts based on various customizable factors such as location and content. By filtering posts from targeted locations, Earshot enables brands to discover and engage consumers effectively, ultimately improving their return on investment from social media marketing efforts.

Diagnostic Photonics

Convertible Note in 2014
Diagnostic Photonics, Inc. is focused on advancing imaging technologies that aid physicians in the real-time evaluation of tissue microstructure. Founded in 2008 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company has developed the Foresee Imaging System, which utilizes near-infrared light waves and interferometric synthetic aperture microscopy to produce diffraction-corrected images. This innovative system allows healthcare professionals to perform rapid, free-hand scans, enhancing their ability to locate and identify areas of interest within tissue samples. The technology originated from research conducted at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois, a prominent interdisciplinary research facility.

CityScan

Series A in 2014
CityScan is a Chicago-based software company specializing in intelligent data collection and integration for Smart Cities and Utilities. The company employs patented mobile 3D visualization technologies that create highly accurate renderings of urban environments, down to a few inches. By integrating private and municipal data, CityScan enhances operational efficiency and reduces costs for its clients. Their solutions enable cities and utility companies to effectively manage assets, ensure compliance with local regulations, and foster safe environments for residents. Additionally, the data-driven insights provided by CityScan support citywide initiatives, including Smart Grid deployments and policy decision-making, contributing to urban planning and blight reduction efforts.

LISNR

Series A in 2014
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 agricultural technology company based in Champaign, Illinois, focused on developing software solutions to enhance farming operations globally. Founded in 2007 by Bill Northcott, Chris Harbourt, and Paul Miller, the company provides various tools to assist growers in making informed decisions. Its flagship product, Morning Farm Report, offers detailed forecasts and data on yield predictions, nutrient availability, and weather conditions, among other critical factors. Agrible also features Find My Seed, which aggregates third-party seed trial data, and Pocket Rain Gauge, delivering localized rainfall measurements. Other applications include Pocket Spray Smart, which provides field-specific spraying conditions, and Pocket Drone Control, which aids in crop damage assessments by offering aerial views of fields. Agrible serves a diverse clientele, including independent growers, major food brands, and agricultural consultants, enabling them to optimize production and sustainability through advanced predictive analytics and field-level insights.

Spinlight Studio

Series A in 2014
Spinlight Studio, Inc. is an American company based in Champaign, Illinois, that specializes in developing and publishing educational games and applications for children. Founded in 2001, the studio creates engaging content for iOS, Android, and Mac platforms, focusing on subjects such as mathematics, alphabets, and science. Notable releases include the games Pixel and Parke, which combine learning with interactive gameplay to enhance educational experiences for young users. 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 specializes in the development and commercialization of advanced flow control solutions for low-pressure gases and air. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Peoria, Illinois, the company utilizes its patented IRISvalve technology, which features a unique control restriction resembling a camera lens iris aperture. This innovative design provides superior flow control and precise ratio management, addressing the limitations of outdated devices commonly used in various applications, including fuel injection, home gas supply, and industrial processes. As regulatory demands and the need for cost-effective, environmentally friendly solutions increase, Lumec's products offer modern alternatives that enhance operational efficiency and reliability in flow control.

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 University of Illinois students, specializing in print optimization software. The company offers a subscription-based service that integrates with popular applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as web browsers like Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome. PrintEco's software plug-ins automatically optimize document formatting, reduce the number of pages printed, and eliminate unnecessary content, helping users to minimize waste and save resources in their printing processes. As a venture-backed green tech startup, PrintEco aims to promote sustainable printing practices while enhancing efficiency for its users.

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

Series B in 2013
ANDalyze, Inc. specializes in developing products for testing water contamination through innovative catalytic DNA technologies. The company provides a range of devices, including the AND1100 Fluorimeter, which is a handheld platform designed for the testing of heavy metals in water supplies. ANDalyze's sensors and kits facilitate the rapid and reliable detection of trace metals and other hazardous chemicals, significantly reducing the time and cost associated with traditional testing methods. The company markets its products through various distributors both in the United States and internationally. Established in 2005 and based in Champaign, Illinois, ANDalyze was formerly known as Dzyme Tech before rebranding in October 2009.

IntelliWheels

Convertible Note in 2013
IntelliWheels, Inc. is a startup originating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign that focuses on enhancing mobility options for wheelchair users. The company develops a range of innovative products, including specialized wheelchair gloves and easy push wheels, aimed at improving grip and ease of use. These products are designed to fit comfortably in users' hands, allowing for increased physical activity and greater independence. By addressing the specific needs of wheelchair users, IntelliWheels seeks to promote their health and overall well-being, making mobility more accessible and manageable.

Serionix

Seed Round in 2013
Serionix, Inc. is a company that specializes in the development of air and water purification solutions. Founded in 2011 and based in Champaign, Illinois, Serionix creates innovative filters for air purifiers and furnace units. The company utilizes fibrous activated carbon and ion-exchange materials to effectively remove toxic chemicals and odors from the air, as well as to eliminate viruses, bacteria, and mold. One of its notable products features a proprietary adsorptive coating technology called Colorfil™, which changes color as it absorbs pollutants, providing users with a clear visual indication of filter effectiveness and the need for replacement.

Innara Health

Series A in 2013
Innara Health, Inc. specializes in developing neonatal care technologies aimed at improving the health and development outcomes for preterm and full-term infants, as well as children with developmental needs. The company is best known for its NTrainer System, a medical device that supports the development of non-nutritive sucking skills in newborns, which is crucial for feeding. This system assists caregivers in neonatal and pediatric intensive care units by providing insights into effective treatment strategies for infants facing feeding challenges. Founded in 2006 and based in Olathe, Kansas, Innara Health was previously known as KCBioMedix, Inc. until it rebranded in 2013. The company’s innovations are focused on enhancing the quality of life for infants and their families, as well as improving overall feeding outcomes in hospital settings.

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 employs patented mobile 3D visualization technologies that create highly accurate renderings of urban environments, down to a few inches. By integrating private and municipal data, CityScan enhances operational efficiency and reduces costs for its clients. Their solutions enable cities and utility companies to effectively manage assets, ensure compliance with local regulations, and foster safe environments for residents. Additionally, the data-driven insights provided by CityScan support citywide initiatives, including Smart Grid deployments and policy decision-making, contributing to urban planning and blight reduction efforts.
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