Sherpalo Ventures

Sherpalo Ventures is a venture capital firm established in January 2000, with its headquarters in Menlo Park, California, and an additional office in Mumbai, India. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage companies that focus on disruptive technologies and Internet services. Sherpalo Ventures aims to mentor and support innovative entrepreneurs as they develop their ideas and technologies into successful businesses. The firm provides strategic guidance in areas such as team building, product development, market entry, and customer acquisition, helping fledgling companies navigate the challenges of growth and market adaptation. By working closely with a select number of teams each year, Sherpalo Ventures dedicates significant resources to foster the success of its portfolio companies.

Ram Shriram

Founder and Managing Partner

70 past transactions

Skyroot Aerospace

Convertible Note in 2022
A new space age is emerging and the extraordinary opportunities in space depend on the transportation systems from Earth to Space. At Skyroot, they are building technologies for responsive, reliable and economic access to space. They envision a future where spaceflight is as regular, reliable and affordable as airflight.

Antheia

Series B in 2021
Antheia is a biotechnology company focused on developing plant-inspired medicines through innovative synthetic biology techniques. By utilizing whole-cell engineering, the company reconstructs complex molecules in yeast, allowing for the cost-effective production of next-generation pharmaceuticals. Antheia's approach combines synthetic biology, informatics, and fermentation technology to extract beneficial molecules from plants, ultimately creating active pharmaceutical ingredients. This enables healthcare organizations to offer patients natural and healthier medication options.

Kit

Seed Round in 2021
Kit specializes in at-home health and lab testing solutions that enable businesses and organizations to offer a safe and convenient alternative to traditional doctor and laboratory visits. The company's comprehensive testing kits are designed to make preventative health testing accessible across various industries, allowing customers to manage their health from the comfort of their homes. By providing reliable and easy-to-use testing options, Kit aims to enhance the accessibility of health services for individuals and organizations alike.

Aisera

Series C in 2020
Aisera, Inc. is an information technology company based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in artificial intelligence solutions that automate tasks and workflows for businesses. Founded in 2017, Aisera develops an AI-driven platform that includes products such as the AI Service Desk and AI Customer Service, aimed at improving operations in IT, human resources, sales, and customer service. The platform leverages natural language processing and automation technologies to provide a personalized and predictive service management experience, effectively resolving service issues and enhancing interaction across various channels. By integrating its solutions into existing systems, Aisera enables organizations to streamline operations and improve service delivery for both employees and customers.

Hypersonix

Series A in 2020
Hypersonix Inc. is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence-based autonomous data analytics software tailored for the consumer commerce sector. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a predictive and prescriptive analytics platform that enables businesses to monitor performance and make informed decisions in real-time by analyzing various data sources. Hypersonix empowers decision makers across different functions, including sales, marketing, finance, operations, and supply chain, by providing actionable insights and recommendations. Its platform utilizes advancements in machine learning and natural language processing to deliver a user-friendly experience, supported by a virtual assistant named Jarvix. Targeting industries such as retail, restaurant, hospitality, and eCommerce, Hypersonix aims to facilitate profitable growth, cost savings, and enhanced customer engagement for its clients.

Hypersonix

Seed Round in 2018
Hypersonix Inc. is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence-based autonomous data analytics software tailored for the consumer commerce sector. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a predictive and prescriptive analytics platform that enables businesses to monitor performance and make informed decisions in real-time by analyzing various data sources. Hypersonix empowers decision makers across different functions, including sales, marketing, finance, operations, and supply chain, by providing actionable insights and recommendations. Its platform utilizes advancements in machine learning and natural language processing to deliver a user-friendly experience, supported by a virtual assistant named Jarvix. Targeting industries such as retail, restaurant, hospitality, and eCommerce, Hypersonix aims to facilitate profitable growth, cost savings, and enhanced customer engagement for its clients.

Notion

Angel Round in 2017
Notion Labs, Inc. develops unified workspace mobile and web-based tools and solutions. It offers a document editor for notes, wikis, and tasks that nests pages inside each other, drags and drops content, builds task board, and keeps the team in sync with slack notifications. The company also provides slack integration, converts markdown shortcuts into content, exports to PDF, and publishes as websites. Notion Labs, Inc. was formerly known as Canopy Technologies, Inc. and changed its name to Notion Labs, Inc. in March 2014. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Wishfin

Angel Round in 2016
Wishfin is a financial platform designed to assist customers in accessing competitive rates and services from major banks. By providing quotes for various financial products, such as car loans, personal loans, credit cards, and fixed deposits, Wishfin empowers consumers to make informed financial decisions. The company's focus on leveraging advanced technology and financial expertise helps individuals fulfill their aspirations while promoting responsible financial management. Through its comprehensive service offerings, Wishfin aims to simplify the process of obtaining banking products and support users in achieving their financial goals.

Scalyr

Seed Round in 2016
Scalyr, Inc. offers a cloud-based platform that specializes in server log monitoring and management. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company provides tools for log aggregation, server monitoring, and system metrics collection. Scalyr's platform enables operations teams to analyze and visualize large volumes of data rapidly, allowing users to identify patterns across multiple servers. The service integrates various functionalities, including log analysis and error tracking, into a single interface, enhancing productivity and efficiency for development operations teams. Additionally, Scalyr’s intelligent alert system helps users detect potential issues before they escalate, streamlining the troubleshooting process and reducing incident resolution times.

Skycatch

Series B in 2015
Skycatch, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in aerial data capture and analytics, primarily for the construction and mining industries. The company designs and produces the Evolution3 drone, which enables real-time data capture and 3D rendering. Skycatch also offers a proprietary app called Commander for drone operation, along with Dashboard software that analyzes collected data and facilitates team collaboration. Their platform combines advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence to provide clients with high-precision data quickly and efficiently. Founded in 2013, Skycatch focuses on indexing and extracting critical information from the physical world, helping enterprises visualize their environments with accuracy and ease.

Zimmber

Venture Round in 2015
Zimmber is an online platform that connects users with various home service providers for tasks such as electrical repairs, plumbing, air conditioning installation, and house painting. Launched in Mumbai, the platform aims to cater to the growing demand for home maintenance services, with an estimated annual expenditure of approximately Rs. 23,000 per household. Users can easily select their desired service through the website or mobile application, and the platform assists in scheduling appointments and confirming service availability. Zimmber has established partnerships with around 100 service providers, ensuring a range of reliable options for customers. The company plans to expand its services to all major metropolitan areas in India.

Scalyr

Seed Round in 2015
Scalyr, Inc. offers a cloud-based platform that specializes in server log monitoring and management. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company provides tools for log aggregation, server monitoring, and system metrics collection. Scalyr's platform enables operations teams to analyze and visualize large volumes of data rapidly, allowing users to identify patterns across multiple servers. The service integrates various functionalities, including log analysis and error tracking, into a single interface, enhancing productivity and efficiency for development operations teams. Additionally, Scalyr’s intelligent alert system helps users detect potential issues before they escalate, streamlining the troubleshooting process and reducing incident resolution times.

Open Garden

Series A in 2014
Open Garden Inc. specializes in peer-to-peer mesh networking technology, allowing individuals and organizations to establish community-driven networks and services. The company offers several key products, including FireChat, a messaging application that enables public and private communication without requiring Internet access or cellular data, and FireChat Alerts, which disseminates messages and alerts to users lacking signal or mobile data. Additionally, Open Garden provides MeshKit, a toolkit designed for developers, media, telecom operators, and governmental and non-governmental organizations, facilitating the connection of smartphones for data sharing and communication. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Open Garden aims to enhance Internet connectivity by allowing users to securely share their Internet access, thereby making connectivity more affordable and accessible.

Abacus

Seed Round in 2014
Abacus Labs, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Brooklyn, New York, offers a cloud-based expense reporting solution designed to streamline the expense management process for businesses. Its flagship product, Abacus, is a real-time expense management software that allows users to create expenses from receipt images, automate expense policies, and manage corporate card transactions. The platform provides features such as deposit reimbursements, multi-level approval hierarchies, customization of expense fields, and real-time insights, enhancing the efficiency of finance teams. Available on both iOS and Android, Abacus aims to simplify the reimbursement process, allowing for quicker payments to employees while maintaining accurate financial oversight. As of July 2018, Abacus operates as a subsidiary of Certify Inc.

Skycatch

Venture Round in 2014
Skycatch, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in aerial data capture and analytics, primarily for the construction and mining industries. The company designs and produces the Evolution3 drone, which enables real-time data capture and 3D rendering. Skycatch also offers a proprietary app called Commander for drone operation, along with Dashboard software that analyzes collected data and facilitates team collaboration. Their platform combines advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence to provide clients with high-precision data quickly and efficiently. Founded in 2013, Skycatch focuses on indexing and extracting critical information from the physical world, helping enterprises visualize their environments with accuracy and ease.

Urban Engines

Seed Round in 2014
Urban Engines, Inc. is a technology company focused on enhancing urban mobility through advanced data analytics and software solutions. Founded in 2011 and based in Los Altos, California, the company leverages big data from various transportation sources, including transit systems and delivery vehicles, to provide insights that alleviate congestion and improve commuting experiences. Its cloud-based platform facilitates better utilization of existing infrastructure and supports city planning and operations. Additionally, Urban Engines offers a mobile application that provides commuters with city-level insights and optimized routing options, enabling more efficient travel. As of 2016, Urban Engines operates as a subsidiary of Google, enhancing its capabilities in the field of urban transportation.

Paperless Post

Series C in 2014
Paperless Inc. is an online platform that specializes in providing design-driven tools for creating and managing digital invitations and stationery. Founded in 2008 and based in New York, the company offers a diverse range of products, including invitations for weddings, parties, baby showers, holidays, and greetings. Users can design, send, and track e-vites and announcements, facilitating meaningful connections for various social events. In addition to its core offerings, Paperless Inc. recently launched a new product called Flyer, which enhances their event management capabilities with versatile design options, allowing users to gather more easily for important life moments. The platform has successfully helped millions of people connect through its services.

Flexport

Series A in 2014
Flexport, Inc. is a global freight forwarder and logistics platform that provides online customs brokerage and freight forwarding services. Established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a comprehensive online dashboard that enables businesses to understand, purchase, manage, and track the necessary services for global trade. Its offerings include customs brokerage services such as clearances, bonds, product classification, and government agency filings, alongside freight forwarding options encompassing ocean freight, air freight, and trucking. Additionally, Flexport provides supply chain services that cover cargo insurance, quality inspections, warehousing, product sourcing, and trade finance. By leveraging modern software, Flexport aims to enhance the user experience in global trade, helping logistics companies optimize transportation routes and manage inventory effectively.

Campanja

Series A in 2014
Campanja AB provides search engine marketing solutions to online advertisers. It offers Campanja, a software solution that combines real-time decision making and business dynamics to optimize search engine marketing effectiveness. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden. As of August 24, 2015, Campanja AB operates as a subsidiary of 24/7 Customer (Financial Services) Limited.

DataFox

Seed Round in 2013
DataFox is a company intelligence platform that helps sales, marketing, and investing teams find and prioritize target companies to source more opportunities. DataFox's team of 100+ human analysts verify AI-sourced insights on millions of businesses to provide robust Company Data, Growth Signals, and Account Scoring. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, DataFox is backed by Goldman Sachs, Green Visor, Google Ventures, and Slack, and used by high-growth startups and Fortune 500 companies alike; examples include UPS, Accel Partners, Bain & Company, Twilio, Zendesk, and Outreach.

Voxel

Seed Round in 2013
Voxel is a company that specializes in a virtualization platform designed to enhance mobile application development. Founded in 2013 and based in Palo Alto, California, Voxel enables users to build applications that run in the cloud, streaming seamlessly to client devices. The company also focuses on transforming mobile advertising by allowing users to engage with apps before making a purchase decision. This "try before they buy" approach enhances the app discovery process, ensuring that each visit to the app store is intentional and contributes to a higher lifetime value for users.

Skycatch

Series A in 2013
Skycatch, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in aerial data capture and analytics, primarily for the construction and mining industries. The company designs and produces the Evolution3 drone, which enables real-time data capture and 3D rendering. Skycatch also offers a proprietary app called Commander for drone operation, along with Dashboard software that analyzes collected data and facilitates team collaboration. Their platform combines advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence to provide clients with high-precision data quickly and efficiently. Founded in 2013, Skycatch focuses on indexing and extracting critical information from the physical world, helping enterprises visualize their environments with accuracy and ease.

Gusto

Seed Round in 2012
Gusto is a company that provides a cloud-based platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses to manage payroll, benefits, and human resources. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Denver, Gusto offers an array of services including payroll processing, health benefits, workers' compensation, and time tracking. The platform allows employers and employees to access payroll information from various devices, enabling features such as browsing pay stubs, reviewing tax forms, and verifying personal details. Gusto caters to a diverse clientele, including startups, coffee shops, medical practices, creative agencies, and law firms, aiming to simplify the administrative tasks associated with employee management.

Planetary Resources

Series A in 2012
Planetary Resources is focused on the exploration and utilization of asteroids to unlock essential natural resources for humanity. The company provides services aimed at commercial deep space exploration, specifically targeting asteroids for raw materials such as water and precious metals. By extracting water from asteroids, Planetary Resources aims to support the in-space economy by producing rocket fuel and providing consumable water for future space habitation. This initiative is pivotal for enabling human expansion into space and contributing to the development of a sustainable space economy, ultimately helping humanity become a multi-planetary species.

GreenDust

Series B in 2012
Reverse Logistics Company Private Limited provides technology enabled reverse logistics solutions. The company technology platform that provides end-to-end data visibility of the returned products from point of origin to its final disposition. Reverse Logistics Company Private Limited was incorporated in 2008 and is based in New Delhi, India.

Bluebox

Series A in 2012
Bluebox Security, Inc. is a San Francisco-based startup focused on enhancing mobile security for enterprises. Founded in 2012, the company provides a web-based user interface known as Dexter, which enables researchers and security teams to analyze applications for malware and vulnerabilities. Bluebox aims to protect corporate data while allowing employees to use their personal devices in the workplace, a practice known as bring your own device (BYOD). The company's approach prioritizes usability and end-user privacy, in contrast to traditional security solutions that can restrict device functionality. Backed by significant investments from notable investors, Bluebox Security operates as a subsidiary of Lookout, Inc., demonstrating its commitment to addressing the unique challenges posed by mobile device security in corporate environments.

Sunglass

Seed Round in 2012
Sunglass.io uses the web to enable designers to collaboratively build tomorrow's products, buildings and cities.

InMobi

Series C in 2011
InMobi is a mobile advertising service provider operating primarily in Asia and Africa. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, the company specializes in developing an advertisement serving algorithm that optimizes the ranking of mobile ads. InMobi offers a wide range of campaign management services, which include strategy development, design, execution, and optimization of advertising campaigns. The company also provides tools for ad creation and targeting, along with monetization strategies to help publishers maximize site traffic through a mix of performance and branding advertisements. InMobi's platform features real-time reporting for advertisers and publishers to track campaign performance and monetization efforts. Additionally, it offers solutions such as the InMobi Ad Tracker for mobile campaign conversion tracking and the Lifetime Value Platform, which provides behavioral insights for app developers and publishers. The company has established a strategic partnership with TalkingData to enhance its offerings.

Inkling Systems

Series B in 2011
Inkling Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in cloud publishing platforms designed to create and distribute interactive content. The company offers several products, including Inkling Knowledge, a mobile workforce enablement platform for training materials; Inkling Notices, which allows for communication and engagement analysis with field workers; and Inkling Collaboration, aimed at enhancing in-store operations by connecting frontline employees. Additionally, the Learning Pathways feature guides employees through training processes, allowing managers to track skill development. Founded in 2009 and initially named Standard Nine Inc., Inkling focuses on providing solutions in areas such as sales enablement, retail operations, and franchise management. By leveraging data-driven insights, Inkling helps businesses optimize their content for mobile accessibility and effectiveness in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Decide

Series B in 2011
Backed by early investors in Amazon, Google and eBay, Decide is a team of Seattle data scientists committed to helping consumers easily find the highest rated products and the best times to buy based on billions of data points from across the Web. Decide's price predictions have been 80 percent accurate and have helped uncover $200 million in savings. The company was co-founded by Internet search pioneer Prof. Oren Etzioni, founder of Farecast, the travel price predictor, and Netbot, the web's first comparison-shopping engine. The Seattle-based company has raised $17M in venture capital from Paul Allen's Vulcan Capital, Maveron and Madrona Venture Group as well as a handful of angel investors.

StumbleUpon

Series B in 2011
StumbleUpon is a content discovery platform that helps users find and engage with personalized web content. With over 25 million users, it curates a diverse range of information and entertainment tailored to individual preferences. The platform enables users to discover new and original web pages, share their favorites, and provide ratings and reviews, enhancing the overall experience of content exploration. Additionally, StumbleUpon offers a Paid Discovery service utilized by more than 80,000 brands and marketers to promote their products and services, allowing them to reach potential customers effectively. The platform has established itself as a valuable tool for both users seeking engaging content and marketers looking to enhance their visibility online.

Inkling Systems

Series A in 2011
Inkling Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in cloud publishing platforms designed to create and distribute interactive content. The company offers several products, including Inkling Knowledge, a mobile workforce enablement platform for training materials; Inkling Notices, which allows for communication and engagement analysis with field workers; and Inkling Collaboration, aimed at enhancing in-store operations by connecting frontline employees. Additionally, the Learning Pathways feature guides employees through training processes, allowing managers to track skill development. Founded in 2009 and initially named Standard Nine Inc., Inkling focuses on providing solutions in areas such as sales enablement, retail operations, and franchise management. By leveraging data-driven insights, Inkling helps businesses optimize their content for mobile accessibility and effectiveness in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Bump Technologies

Series B in 2011
Bump Technologies, founded in 2008 and based in Mountain View, California, specializes in developing mobile applications and APIs that facilitate data transfer between smartphones through physical contact. By simply bumping two devices together, users can exchange contact information, photos, and other data seamlessly. The company has garnered support from prominent investors, including Y Combinator, Sequoia Capital, and Andreessen Horowitz, enhancing its ability to innovate in the mobile technology space.

Lionside

Series A in 2010
Lionside is a company that develops web-based games that integrate social gaming mechanics with the strong connections fans have with their favorite teams and sports. Headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in London and Surabaya, Indonesia, Lionside aims to redefine the relationship between sports and gaming by creating engaging experiences that resonate with sports enthusiasts. The company's focus on social networking elements in its games enhances fan interaction and participation.

Callaway Digital Arts

Series A in 2010
Callaway Digital Arts (CDA) specializes in publishing premium lifestyle and children's applications for Apple's iPad, iPhone, and iPod products. The company combines the talents of storytellers and digital artists in its in-house studio to create high-quality applications that engage users of all ages. CDA's portfolio includes notable titles such as Martha Stewart Makes Cookies, Miss Spider's Tea Party, and Miss Spider's Bedtime Story, among others. The firm has received funding from prominent investors, enabling it to enhance its offerings in the digital application market.

Inkling Systems

Series A in 2010
Inkling Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in cloud publishing platforms designed to create and distribute interactive content. The company offers several products, including Inkling Knowledge, a mobile workforce enablement platform for training materials; Inkling Notices, which allows for communication and engagement analysis with field workers; and Inkling Collaboration, aimed at enhancing in-store operations by connecting frontline employees. Additionally, the Learning Pathways feature guides employees through training processes, allowing managers to track skill development. Founded in 2009 and initially named Standard Nine Inc., Inkling focuses on providing solutions in areas such as sales enablement, retail operations, and franchise management. By leveraging data-driven insights, Inkling helps businesses optimize their content for mobile accessibility and effectiveness in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

InMobi

Series B in 2010
InMobi is a mobile advertising service provider operating primarily in Asia and Africa. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, the company specializes in developing an advertisement serving algorithm that optimizes the ranking of mobile ads. InMobi offers a wide range of campaign management services, which include strategy development, design, execution, and optimization of advertising campaigns. The company also provides tools for ad creation and targeting, along with monetization strategies to help publishers maximize site traffic through a mix of performance and branding advertisements. InMobi's platform features real-time reporting for advertisers and publishers to track campaign performance and monetization efforts. Additionally, it offers solutions such as the InMobi Ad Tracker for mobile campaign conversion tracking and the Lifetime Value Platform, which provides behavioral insights for app developers and publishers. The company has established a strategic partnership with TalkingData to enhance its offerings.

Zecter

Venture Round in 2009
Zecter is creating technology that aims to make it easy to share files with others over the internet.

Flightcast

Series A in 2009
Flightcast is a company specializing in predicting flight delays, offering users the ability to understand the likelihood of delays hours in advance of notifications from airlines or other applications. Utilizing a patent-pending algorithm, Flightcast analyzes a decade's worth of data on domestic flights, incorporating real-time conditions to enhance the accuracy of its predictions. This innovative approach aims to provide travelers with timely information, allowing them to make informed decisions regarding their travel plans.

Bump Technologies

Series A in 2009
Bump Technologies, founded in 2008 and based in Mountain View, California, specializes in developing mobile applications and APIs that facilitate data transfer between smartphones through physical contact. By simply bumping two devices together, users can exchange contact information, photos, and other data seamlessly. The company has garnered support from prominent investors, including Y Combinator, Sequoia Capital, and Andreessen Horowitz, enhancing its ability to innovate in the mobile technology space.

Mint

Series C in 2009
Mint is a self-hosted web analytics program designed for simplicity and ease of use. It provides a flexible dashboard that allows users to monitor key metrics such as visits, referrers, popular pages, and search queries at a glance. In addition to its analytics capabilities, Mint also offers a free online personal finance service that enables users to track their bank accounts, credit cards, investments, and loans through a single interface. This functionality allows clients to review their transactions and monitor their spending effectively, supporting them in managing and growing their financial resources.

StumbleUpon

Series A in 2009
StumbleUpon is a content discovery platform that helps users find and engage with personalized web content. With over 25 million users, it curates a diverse range of information and entertainment tailored to individual preferences. The platform enables users to discover new and original web pages, share their favorites, and provide ratings and reviews, enhancing the overall experience of content exploration. Additionally, StumbleUpon offers a Paid Discovery service utilized by more than 80,000 brands and marketers to promote their products and services, allowing them to reach potential customers effectively. The platform has established itself as a valuable tool for both users seeking engaging content and marketers looking to enhance their visibility online.

Haute Secure

Series A in 2009
Haute Secure is a security company that, in addition to an algorithm, relies on a community of users to prevent malware from being uploaded to your computer without your knowledge. The program comes in the form of a browser plugin and can label individual web pages as "infected" as opposed to the full website. It is particularly effective at blocking specific content on websites which may only be minutely affected. For example, a site like Facebook or Myspace would not be banned due to malware on one profile. Only said profile would be banned.

MapmyIndia

Series C in 2009
MapmyIndia, operated by CE Info Systems (P) Ltd., is a prominent mapping data company based in New Delhi, India. Founded in 1992, it specializes in providing high-quality digital maps and consumer navigation services. Since 1994, the company has developed its proprietary MapmyIndia Maps, which are recognized as the most comprehensive and reliable navigable map dataset for India. The firm offers a range of products, including internet, mobile, and in-car navigation solutions, targeting both end consumers and partnerships with major national and international players. Additionally, MapmyIndia provides GIS-based enterprise solutions to over 500 corporate and government organizations across various sectors. The company is also known for its innovative contributions to the navigation industry, receiving accolades such as being shortlisted by NASSCOM for IT innovation and recognition of its Managing Director as a leader in the global GPS business.

Kotak Urja

Venture Round in 2008
Kotak Urja Private Limited, based in Bengaluru, India, specializes in the design, engineering, manufacturing, integration, and installation of solar thermal and photovoltaic systems. The company offers a range of solar thermal products, including domestic solar water heaters, solar flat plate collectors, and industrial water heaters. Its photovoltaic systems encompass solar modules, lanterns, LED lamps, charge controllers, street lighting systems, and building integrated photovoltaic systems, as well as both grid-tied and off-grid solar power plants. Founded in 1997, Kotak Urja is committed to promoting eco-friendly and renewable energy solutions, serving customers in India and internationally. The company is a subsidiary of Kotak Group Enterprise, which is involved in various commercial activities, including energy solutions and exports-imports across multiple sectors.

Mevio

Series C in 2008
Mevio is a prominent independent online video entertainment network that specializes in delivering short-form video content to a wide audience. The platform features a diverse array of hosted shows, with hundreds of rotating programs offering thousands of new episodes each month. Mevio boasts a substantial library that contains over 250,000 episodes across various genres, including technology, music, sports, health and fitness, and comedy. To cater to specific demographics, Mevio operates four distinct networks targeting men, women, technology enthusiasts, and music lovers, ensuring that it meets the varied interests of its viewers.

PayMate

Series B in 2008
PayMate is a prominent player in B2B payments, catering to enterprises and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within supply chains. The platform delivers a digital workflow that enhances control and transparency in payments, improving cash flows and facilitating end-to-end reconciliation. By collaborating with major Visa commercial card-issuing banks, PayMate allows businesses to transition from traditional payment methods like cash and cheque to card-based transactions, offering various risk-mitigating advantages and extended payment terms for buyers. Key features of the platform include Procure to Pay automation, credit evaluation, and a discount marketplace, supported by APIs for seamless integration with existing accounting and ERP systems. Accessible across multiple devices, PayMate operates primarily in South Asia (India) and the UAE, with plans for further expansion into the CEMEA region. The company's solutions also empower clients to automate vendor payments, customer payments, invoicing, and cash flow management, thereby creating a comprehensive ecosystem for digital transactions.

Paymate

Series B in 2008
Paymate is a privately-held company based in Sydney, Australia, providing secure internet-based payment services to buyers in 57 countries and sellers in Australia, New Zealand, and the USA. Established in July 2000, Paymate enables sellers to receive online payments via credit card without the need for a merchant account, secure website, or gateway processor service. Buyers can make secure payments to registered Paymate clients without revealing personal or financial details, using various currencies, including Australian and New Zealand Dollars as well as US Dollars. The company also offers information, risk, and financial management services specifically designed for the global e-commerce sector. Paymate has a presence through its subsidiary, Paymate Global Inc., registered in Delaware, USA.

Predictify

Series A in 2008
Predictify was a prediction platform where users could predict the future and build a reputation based on their accuracy. Additionally, marketers could post questions to collect actionable, forward-looking data "from the crowd." They announced in July 2009, that they would be shutting their doors.

Mint

Series B in 2008
Mint is a self-hosted web analytics program designed for simplicity and ease of use. It provides a flexible dashboard that allows users to monitor key metrics such as visits, referrers, popular pages, and search queries at a glance. In addition to its analytics capabilities, Mint also offers a free online personal finance service that enables users to track their bank accounts, credit cards, investments, and loans through a single interface. This functionality allows clients to review their transactions and monitor their spending effectively, supporting them in managing and growing their financial resources.

InMobi

Series A in 2008
InMobi is a mobile advertising service provider operating primarily in Asia and Africa. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, the company specializes in developing an advertisement serving algorithm that optimizes the ranking of mobile ads. InMobi offers a wide range of campaign management services, which include strategy development, design, execution, and optimization of advertising campaigns. The company also provides tools for ad creation and targeting, along with monetization strategies to help publishers maximize site traffic through a mix of performance and branding advertisements. InMobi's platform features real-time reporting for advertisers and publishers to track campaign performance and monetization efforts. Additionally, it offers solutions such as the InMobi Ad Tracker for mobile campaign conversion tracking and the Lifetime Value Platform, which provides behavioral insights for app developers and publishers. The company has established a strategic partnership with TalkingData to enhance its offerings.

Zoomin

Venture Round in 2008
Zoomin Online (India) Pvt. Ltd. is a leading provider of online photo and photo printing services in India. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Mumbai, the company allows customers to upload, store, and print digital photos while facilitating sharing with friends and family globally. In addition to its core services, Zoomin operates an online store offering a variety of products, including digital cameras, camera accessories, photobooks, canvases, photo prints, posters, and personalized items such as mugs and magnets. As a subsidiary of Zoomin Pte Limited, Zoomin focuses on enhancing the way people connect with their memories and moments.

StudyPlaces

Series A in 2008
StudyPlaces.com is a global education portal based in India that aims to connect students with educational resources and opportunities both domestically and internationally. It serves as a comprehensive platform for education-related searches, addressing the need for accessible information for students seeking academic options. By offering a wide range of resources, StudyPlaces.com positions itself as a complete solution for individuals exploring educational pathways in India and beyond.

Zoomin

Seed Round in 2007
Zoomin Online (India) Pvt. Ltd. is a leading provider of online photo and photo printing services in India. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Mumbai, the company allows customers to upload, store, and print digital photos while facilitating sharing with friends and family globally. In addition to its core services, Zoomin operates an online store offering a variety of products, including digital cameras, camera accessories, photobooks, canvases, photo prints, posters, and personalized items such as mugs and magnets. As a subsidiary of Zoomin Pte Limited, Zoomin focuses on enhancing the way people connect with their memories and moments.

Mint

Series A in 2007
Mint is a self-hosted web analytics program designed for simplicity and ease of use. It provides a flexible dashboard that allows users to monitor key metrics such as visits, referrers, popular pages, and search queries at a glance. In addition to its analytics capabilities, Mint also offers a free online personal finance service that enables users to track their bank accounts, credit cards, investments, and loans through a single interface. This functionality allows clients to review their transactions and monitor their spending effectively, supporting them in managing and growing their financial resources.

MapmyIndia

Series B in 2007
MapmyIndia, operated by CE Info Systems (P) Ltd., is a prominent mapping data company based in New Delhi, India. Founded in 1992, it specializes in providing high-quality digital maps and consumer navigation services. Since 1994, the company has developed its proprietary MapmyIndia Maps, which are recognized as the most comprehensive and reliable navigable map dataset for India. The firm offers a range of products, including internet, mobile, and in-car navigation solutions, targeting both end consumers and partnerships with major national and international players. Additionally, MapmyIndia provides GIS-based enterprise solutions to over 500 corporate and government organizations across various sectors. The company is also known for its innovative contributions to the navigation industry, receiving accolades such as being shortlisted by NASSCOM for IT innovation and recognition of its Managing Director as a leader in the global GPS business.

MapmyIndia

Series A in 2007
MapmyIndia, operated by CE Info Systems (P) Ltd., is a prominent mapping data company based in New Delhi, India. Founded in 1992, it specializes in providing high-quality digital maps and consumer navigation services. Since 1994, the company has developed its proprietary MapmyIndia Maps, which are recognized as the most comprehensive and reliable navigable map dataset for India. The firm offers a range of products, including internet, mobile, and in-car navigation solutions, targeting both end consumers and partnerships with major national and international players. Additionally, MapmyIndia provides GIS-based enterprise solutions to over 500 corporate and government organizations across various sectors. The company is also known for its innovative contributions to the navigation industry, receiving accolades such as being shortlisted by NASSCOM for IT innovation and recognition of its Managing Director as a leader in the global GPS business.

Platial

Series A in 2007
Platial is an innovative map-making platform that combines map creation, searching, and exploration into a single user-friendly site. Leveraging the Google Maps API, Platial allows users to document their travels by placing location markers on interactive maps. Users can annotate these markers with pictures and comments, effectively sharing their experiences with others. The platform also features a tagging system, enabling users to discover similar destinations and connect with others who have visited the same locations. Through this social networking aspect, Platial facilitates the exploration of various regions, helping users uncover popular sites and hidden gems alike. Additionally, Platial offers widgets for integration with social media platforms, enhancing its reach and functionality.

Anchor Intelligence

Series A in 2007
Anchor Intelligence is a provider of traffic quality solutions, primarily serving ad networks and search engines. The company's flagship product, ClearMark, is a real-time traffic scoring system that helps customers enhance conversions and improve the quality of their traffic sources. By offering a quality score for each ad event, ClearMark enables clients to identify and eliminate click and impression fraud, ultimately maximizing advertiser return on investment. This actionable intelligence allows businesses to make informed decisions regarding their inventory. In a market where average cost-per-click rates have declined, Anchor's customers have reportedly seen an increase in their average CPCs. Anchor Intelligence was acquired by Comscore in March 2011.

Validity Sensors

Series A in 2006
Founded in 2000 and based in San Jose, California, Validity Sensors is a leader in fingerprint sensor technology for authentication. The company specializes in Natural ID™ solutions, which utilize unique human characteristics, such as fingerprints, voice, and facial recognition, to provide secure and user-friendly authentication methods. Validity's fingerprint sensors are designed for various applications, including mobile payment transactions, touch-based navigation systems, and identity verification for corporate network security. This technology addresses the growing demand for effective security measures in a digital landscape where traditional passwords and PINs often fall short. By offering high performance, cost-effectiveness, and design flexibility, Validity Sensors enables businesses to enhance user experience while ensuring robust security for portable data and physical access control.

Values of n

Series A in 2006
Values of n is a provider of personal information management applications that challenges traditional social software design. By discarding conventional assumptions about application functionality, the company focuses on how users adapt software to meet their needs, recognizing that these adaptations often reveal innovative solutions. Their approach emphasizes creating software that is not only functional but also transparent and seamlessly integrated into the user's life. Values of n's primary products include "I Want Sandy," an email assistant, and "Stikkit," a post-it note application, both designed to enhance personal productivity in intuitive ways.

Paymate

Series A in 2006
Paymate is a privately-held company based in Sydney, Australia, providing secure internet-based payment services to buyers in 57 countries and sellers in Australia, New Zealand, and the USA. Established in July 2000, Paymate enables sellers to receive online payments via credit card without the need for a merchant account, secure website, or gateway processor service. Buyers can make secure payments to registered Paymate clients without revealing personal or financial details, using various currencies, including Australian and New Zealand Dollars as well as US Dollars. The company also offers information, risk, and financial management services specifically designed for the global e-commerce sector. Paymate has a presence through its subsidiary, Paymate Global Inc., registered in Delaware, USA.

PayMate

Series A in 2006
PayMate is a prominent player in B2B payments, catering to enterprises and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within supply chains. The platform delivers a digital workflow that enhances control and transparency in payments, improving cash flows and facilitating end-to-end reconciliation. By collaborating with major Visa commercial card-issuing banks, PayMate allows businesses to transition from traditional payment methods like cash and cheque to card-based transactions, offering various risk-mitigating advantages and extended payment terms for buyers. Key features of the platform include Procure to Pay automation, credit evaluation, and a discount marketplace, supported by APIs for seamless integration with existing accounting and ERP systems. Accessible across multiple devices, PayMate operates primarily in South Asia (India) and the UAE, with plans for further expansion into the CEMEA region. The company's solutions also empower clients to automate vendor payments, customer payments, invoicing, and cash flow management, thereby creating a comprehensive ecosystem for digital transactions.

Cleartrip

Venture Round in 2006
Cleartrip is an online travel platform based in Bengaluru, India, that enables travelers to search and book flights, train tickets, hotel reservations, and travel packages. The company focuses on providing a user-friendly experience by streamlining the reservation process, allowing users to manage their bookings from various sources on a single platform. Cleartrip emphasizes simplicity, reliability, and comprehensibility, ensuring that travelers can access essential services without unnecessary complications. Through its comprehensive offerings, Cleartrip aims to enhance the overall travel experience for its users.

Next Jump

Venture Round in 2006
Headquartered in New York City, Next Jump is building the next generation of e-commerce and advertising technology, and revolutionizing the way consumers and marketers interact online. The company has created the most powerful technology engine for sales achieving the highest conversion rates of browsers to buyers. Over 28,000 merchant partners, both retailers and manufacturers, leverage Next Jump's technology, to create the most targeted, cost-effective and measurable campaigns to reach more than 100 million users. Next Jump acquires its users through a B2B model, with over 90,000 corporations, affinity groups, and institutions including more than 84% of the FORTUNE 100 and nearly 60% of FORTUNE 500 companies. Next Jump has offices in New York City, Cambridge, Massachusetts and London, U.K. For more information on Next Jump visit www.nextjump.com.

Mevio

Series A in 2005
Mevio is a prominent independent online video entertainment network that specializes in delivering short-form video content to a wide audience. The platform features a diverse array of hosted shows, with hundreds of rotating programs offering thousands of new episodes each month. Mevio boasts a substantial library that contains over 250,000 episodes across various genres, including technology, music, sports, health and fitness, and comedy. To cater to specific demographics, Mevio operates four distinct networks targeting men, women, technology enthusiasts, and music lovers, ensuring that it meets the varied interests of its viewers.

Zazzle

Series A in 2005
Zazzle.com is an online marketplace that allows users to create and customize a wide variety of products, including clothing, accessories, art, and stationery. Founded by Robert Beaver and his sons, the platform enables individuals, professional artists, and brands to design unique items tailored to their preferences. Users can also earn commissions by selling their custom designs on the site. Zazzle differentiates itself through its patented color print technology, which enables the production of multicolored items at a low cost. The company competes with other players in the custom product market, such as Cafe Press and Spreadshirt, but continues to attract users with its comprehensive offerings and user-friendly platform. Zazzle has received significant funding from notable investors, which has supported its growth and development in the customizable products space.

Invertica

Series A in 2000
Invertica Inc. is a developer of a direct marketing platform.

WordWalla

Venture Round in 2000
WordWalla is the leader in providing solutions to empower enterprises and end-users to communicate, conduct business and create content in any language. Their services will enable seamless global communication across any platform. They currently serve over 30,000 individual subscribers and Their roster of enterprise customers is growing everyday. WordWalla multilingual services are currently available in over 50 languages. WordWalla makes all online communication, commerce and content creation available in multiple languages, revolutionizing every form of web interaction from e-mail to web-based publishing to e-commerce. WordWalla’s multilingual online text processor (patent filed July 1999) allows users to create and view content online in all major languages (including Hebrew, Arabic, Hindi, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Farsi, Thai, Vietnamese, Russian, Greek, and the major European languages). In order to facilitate communications in unfamiliar languages, WordWalla also offers translation services.

Hopelink

Series A in 2000
Since 1971, Hopelink has served homeless and low-income families, children, seniors and people with disabilities in King and Snohomish counties; providing stability and helping people gain the skills and knowledge they need to exit poverty for good. Hopelink provides a network of critical social services through a number of different programs – including housing, transportation, family development, financial assistance, employment programs, adult education, financial literacy training and five food banks. The agency’s service centers, housing and transportation programs help more than 60,000 people every year.
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