doxo Inc. is a Seattle-based company that provides an online platform for consumers to manage their billing and payment needs efficiently. Founded in 2008, doxo offers a paperless billing and bill pay service that allows users to schedule payments, track their payment history, and organize all their bills and account information in one location. The platform supports over 10 million consumers and facilitates payments to more than 120,000 billers across various service categories. In addition to its basic services, doxo offers a subscription service called doxoPLUS, which includes enhanced payment features and protections. The company's solutions also cater to businesses in sectors such as finance, utilities, and healthcare, providing them with a streamlined way to connect with customers and receive payments. By leveraging a network-driven approach, doxo aims to transform the bill pay experience for consumers, billers, and financial technology providers alike.
The Live Green
Seed Round in 2021
The Live Green Company, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Santiago, Chile, specializes in the development of plant-based food products. The company offers a range of items, including live green burger mixes and live green pancake mixes. Utilizing proprietary deep technology, The Live Green Company focuses on creating consumer packaged goods that are functional, clean, and sustainable. Their innovative approach incorporates artificial intelligence, machine learning, and precision fermentation to enhance research and development processes, allowing for the efficient creation of active functional ingredients. The Live Green Company is committed to promoting a healthier and more sustainable food future.
aPriori Technologies Inc. develops and markets product cost management software solutions aimed at enhancing profitability and accelerating time to market for manufacturers. Founded in 2003 and based in Concord, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Belfast, Northern Ireland, aPriori's enterprise platform assists manufacturers and their suppliers in managing and controlling product costs throughout their organizations. By utilizing digital manufacturing simulation and digital twin technologies, aPriori provides insights into design for manufacturability and design to cost, facilitating collaboration across the product development process. The company's offerings include strategy development, deployment planning, process implementation, education and training, and technical support. aPriori serves a diverse range of sectors, including industrial machinery, aerospace and defense, automotive, and high technology. Its solutions enable clients to make informed design, sourcing, and manufacturing decisions, leading to significant cost reductions both before and after production.
Tula Technology
Venture Round in 2017
Tula Technology, Inc. is a developer and marketer of the Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation system, which integrates digital signal processing with powertrain controls to create variable displacement engines. This innovative technology enables automotive manufacturers to enhance fuel efficiency and comply with CO2 emissions regulations. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an engineering center in Plymouth, Michigan, Tula serves a global clientele, primarily in the United States, Germany, Japan, China, and Korea. The company holds over 320 patents related to various technologies, with a strong focus on applications for passenger automobiles and commercial heavy-duty trucks powered by gasoline, diesel, alternative fuels, and electricity. Tula's unique approach emphasizes software solutions to improve efficiency, resulting in one million vehicles already utilizing its technologies to reduce emissions and increase fuel savings. The company is also exploring efficiency advancements in other sectors, including robotics, e-aviation, and industrial machinery.
Demandbase
Series H in 2017
Demandbase is a developer of an account-based marketing platform tailored for business-to-business (B2B) companies seeking to optimize their revenue generation while utilizing fewer resources. The platform integrates advertising, marketing, sales, and analytics, allowing sales and marketing professionals to effectively identify and engage with high-potential accounts. By leveraging a combination of proprietary data and artificial intelligence, Demandbase enables organizations to align their sales and marketing efforts, ensuring that time and budget are directed toward accounts most likely to convert. Additionally, the company offers a pay-as-you-go service for acquiring B2B marketing lists, sales leads, and email marketing solutions, thereby enhancing clients' overall marketing performance.
Rethink Robotics
Series E in 2017
Rethink Robotics is a Boston-based company that develops industrial robots aimed at enhancing automation in the manufacturing sector. Its flagship robot, Baxter, utilizes the advanced Intera software platform to assist manufacturers in various industries, including automotive, electronics, and consumer goods. By providing a safe, trainable, and cost-effective workforce solution, Rethink Robotics enables organizations to optimize labor, increase operational flexibility, and reduce costs. The company's robots are designed to handle various tasks, such as loading and unloading, packing, and machining, effectively automating dull, dangerous, and dirty jobs. Additionally, Rethink Robotics offers the Baxter Research Robot, a humanoid platform equipped with integrated sensors and an open software development kit, facilitating research and development in both academic and corporate environments.
Nasuni Corporation is a provider of enterprise cloud file storage solutions, designed to address the challenges associated with the growth of unstructured file data. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and North Carolina, Nasuni offers its proprietary Nasuni UniFS, a cloud-native global file system that consolidates and protects file data in an easily expandable cloud infrastructure. This platform serves as a modern replacement for traditional network-attached storage and file server systems, simplifying IT administration by eliminating the need for complex legacy backup and disaster recovery solutions. Nasuni’s services cater to various industries, including architecture, engineering, healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services, enabling organizations to efficiently store, share, and access their files from anywhere, whether in the office or remotely.
Welltok is a data-driven enterprise SaaS company based in Denver, Colorado, founded in 2009. It specializes in providing a consumer activation platform that serves the healthcare industry. Welltok’s solutions enable health plans, employers, providers, and public entities to engage consumers with personalized health improvement resources. The platform leverages a vast consumer database and machine learning to facilitate targeted actions, making it easier and more rewarding for individuals to optimize their health and wellbeing. By driving audience engagement in healthy activities, Welltok helps organizations connect with consumers on a personal level, enhancing their overall health outcomes.
Interactions
Venture Round in 2016
Interactions LLC is a technology company that specializes in providing hosted interactive voice response (IVR) services and intelligent virtual assistant solutions. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Franklin, Massachusetts, with additional offices in locations including Austin, Texas, and Carmel, Indiana, the company develops advanced natural language understanding technology that integrates human and machine intelligence. Its notable offerings include HumanTouch, a platform for engaging customer conversations, and Curo Speech, an application that modernizes customer care interactions through automatic speech recognition. Interactions serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services and technology, and its solutions are utilized by numerous Fortune 500 companies. The company's technology enables businesses to automate natural language communications, enhancing customer service while driving cost efficiencies and improved operational performance. With over one billion transactions handled, Interactions continues to play a pivotal role in transforming customer care through digital innovation.
Kateeva, formerly known as TJet Technologies, specializes in developing inkjet printing equipment for the production of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays. The company's innovative manufacturing solutions enable the mass production of flexible and large-size OLEDs, offering significant advantages in terms of longer lifespans, higher yields, and reduced production costs. This technology represents a breakthrough in the display industry, making it economically viable to produce OLEDs at scale. Kateeva's equipment can print billions of pixels rapidly, paving the way for advanced flat panel displays, including flexible and foldable products. This advancement not only enhances consumer electronics, making high-quality displays more accessible, but also fosters a new wave of innovation in the technology sector.
BionX™ Medical Technologies
Series E in 2015
BionX Medical Technologies specializes in manufacturing advanced prosthetic devices aimed at enhancing the mobility and quality of life for individuals with amputations. The company's flagship product, the BiOM Ankle, features powered propulsion that allows for more natural movement by simulating human-like gait mechanics. This innovative prosthesis utilizes sophisticated microprocessors and environmental sensors to continuously assess and adjust its performance, providing users with the ability to navigate various terrains, including slopes and stairs, with reduced energy expenditure. BionX Medical Technologies serves its clientele through a network of prosthetists and healthcare providers, both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, the company transitioned from its former name, iWalk, Inc., in 2015 and is currently a subsidiary of Otto Bock HealthCare GmbH.
CallMiner
Venture Round in 2015
CallMiner, Inc. specializes in providing speech analytics solutions that help businesses analyze and extract insights from customer interactions, particularly within call centers. The company's flagship product, Eureka, employs artificial intelligence and natural language processing to transcribe and analyze conversations between agents and customers, enabling organizations to improve customer service, compliance monitoring, and overall business intelligence. CallMiner's offerings include myEureka, which automates performance management and provides feedback to contact center personnel, and Eureka Live, which monitors ongoing calls for specific language and acoustic characteristics. Additionally, it offers Eureka Essentials for smaller contact centers, along with a range of customer care, training, and advisory services. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, CallMiner also has offices in Fort Myers, Florida, and the United Kingdom, serving clients across various industries, including financial services, utilities, manufacturing, government, and hospitality.
Empyr
Venture Round in 2015
Empyr, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that operates an online-to-offline advertisement platform designed to connect digital engagement with real-world purchases. Established in 2011, Empyr specializes in card-linked offers, enabling national brands and digital publishers to track online advertisements that lead to offline sales. By integrating directly with major credit card associations, Empyr allows consumers to earn cashback at offline merchants simply by using their debit or credit cards. This platform provides a seamless experience for users while offering publishers the ability to generate revenue from each purchase and allowing merchants to link offline sales to specific online marketing efforts. Empyr collaborates with a diverse range of partners, including notable names in technology, banking, and hospitality, thereby tapping into the significant potential of the $3 trillion offline commerce market driven by online activity. The company has raised $35 million through its parent organization, Mogl, and currently employs 60 individuals.
MOGL
Venture Round in 2015
MOGL is a restaurant rewards application dedicated to combating hunger in the United States. Members can earn 10% cash-back at thousands of participating restaurants by using a linked credit or debit card for their payments. Shortly after making a purchase, members receive an alert that allows them to donate a portion or the entirety of their cash-back to a local food bank. The app features a Hunger Tracker, enabling users to monitor the impact of their donations in their communities and engage in friendly competition with friends to see who can contribute the most meals. Founded in 2010, MOGL is headquartered in Solana Beach, California.
Oversight Systems
Series C in 2015
Oversight Systems, Inc. is a software company based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2003. It specializes in developing continuous transaction monitoring solutions aimed at helping organizations identify fraud, misuse, and errors in business transactions and master data files. The company's technology provides ongoing monitoring of essential transactions from financial and ERP systems, addressing key areas such as procure-to-pay, card spending, travel and expenses, accounting, human resources, and order-to-cash processes. Oversight Systems serves a diverse clientele, including CFOs, process managers, controllers, and auditors from both corporate and government sectors. The company leverages artificial intelligence and data-driven solutions to enhance governance, risk, and compliance practices, ultimately helping clients prevent financial loss, optimize spending, and improve compliance controls. Additionally, Oversight offers training and support services to ensure effective implementation of its solutions.
Tula Technology
Venture Round in 2015
Tula Technology, Inc. is a developer and marketer of the Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation system, which integrates digital signal processing with powertrain controls to create variable displacement engines. This innovative technology enables automotive manufacturers to enhance fuel efficiency and comply with CO2 emissions regulations. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an engineering center in Plymouth, Michigan, Tula serves a global clientele, primarily in the United States, Germany, Japan, China, and Korea. The company holds over 320 patents related to various technologies, with a strong focus on applications for passenger automobiles and commercial heavy-duty trucks powered by gasoline, diesel, alternative fuels, and electricity. Tula's unique approach emphasizes software solutions to improve efficiency, resulting in one million vehicles already utilizing its technologies to reduce emissions and increase fuel savings. The company is also exploring efficiency advancements in other sectors, including robotics, e-aviation, and industrial machinery.
Nextracker
Series B in 2015
Nextracker Inc. is a leading provider of innovative single-axis photovoltaic trackers and software solutions for solar power plants worldwide. Based in Fremont, California, the company designs and manufactures advanced tracking systems, such as the NEXTrackerSPT, which operates independently without the need for external power sources. Nextracker's TrueCapture technology enhances the performance of solar arrays by adapting to real-time site and weather conditions. Additionally, the company offers energy storage solutions, including NX Drive and NX Flow, catering to both generation-plus-storage and long-duration applications. Nextracker has established a strong presence globally, having supplied over 35 GW of solar trackers and serving a diverse clientele that includes solar system developers, owners, and engineering, procurement, and construction firms. With operations in various countries, including the United States, Mexico, Spain, India, and Brazil, Nextracker is recognized for its commitment to innovation and excellence in the solar industry.
EverSpin Technologies
Series B in 2015
Everspin Technologies develops and manufactures integrated magnetic products It was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Chandler, Arizona.
Rethink Robotics
Series D in 2015
Rethink Robotics is a Boston-based company that develops industrial robots aimed at enhancing automation in the manufacturing sector. Its flagship robot, Baxter, utilizes the advanced Intera software platform to assist manufacturers in various industries, including automotive, electronics, and consumer goods. By providing a safe, trainable, and cost-effective workforce solution, Rethink Robotics enables organizations to optimize labor, increase operational flexibility, and reduce costs. The company's robots are designed to handle various tasks, such as loading and unloading, packing, and machining, effectively automating dull, dangerous, and dirty jobs. Additionally, Rethink Robotics offers the Baxter Research Robot, a humanoid platform equipped with integrated sensors and an open software development kit, facilitating research and development in both academic and corporate environments.
Quantenna Communications
Venture Round in 2014
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in the design, development, and marketing of advanced high-speed wireless communication solutions that facilitate wireless local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a diverse portfolio of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that adhere to various IEEE Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and draft Wi-Fi 6. Quantenna's offerings also include Qdock, a software framework that integrates third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking devices, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its Wi-Fi solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the Asia-Pacific region. As of 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.
Zetta is a company that specializes in cloud-based data protection solutions for both enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2008 by innovators in the Internet sector, Zetta focuses on enhancing data security and recovery capabilities in the modern business landscape. The company offers direct-to-cloud disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS) and backup as a service (BaaS), allowing organizations to efficiently protect, access, and recover their virtual and physical data without the need for additional hardware. Through its services, Zetta aims to ensure reliable data management and recovery, catering to the evolving needs of businesses in an increasingly digital world.
Empyr
Venture Round in 2014
Empyr, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that operates an online-to-offline advertisement platform designed to connect digital engagement with real-world purchases. Established in 2011, Empyr specializes in card-linked offers, enabling national brands and digital publishers to track online advertisements that lead to offline sales. By integrating directly with major credit card associations, Empyr allows consumers to earn cashback at offline merchants simply by using their debit or credit cards. This platform provides a seamless experience for users while offering publishers the ability to generate revenue from each purchase and allowing merchants to link offline sales to specific online marketing efforts. Empyr collaborates with a diverse range of partners, including notable names in technology, banking, and hospitality, thereby tapping into the significant potential of the $3 trillion offline commerce market driven by online activity. The company has raised $35 million through its parent organization, Mogl, and currently employs 60 individuals.
MOGL
Venture Round in 2014
MOGL is a restaurant rewards application dedicated to combating hunger in the United States. Members can earn 10% cash-back at thousands of participating restaurants by using a linked credit or debit card for their payments. Shortly after making a purchase, members receive an alert that allows them to donate a portion or the entirety of their cash-back to a local food bank. The app features a Hunger Tracker, enabling users to monitor the impact of their donations in their communities and engage in friendly competition with friends to see who can contribute the most meals. Founded in 2010, MOGL is headquartered in Solana Beach, California.
Kateeva, formerly known as TJet Technologies, specializes in developing inkjet printing equipment for the production of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays. The company's innovative manufacturing solutions enable the mass production of flexible and large-size OLEDs, offering significant advantages in terms of longer lifespans, higher yields, and reduced production costs. This technology represents a breakthrough in the display industry, making it economically viable to produce OLEDs at scale. Kateeva's equipment can print billions of pixels rapidly, paving the way for advanced flat panel displays, including flexible and foldable products. This advancement not only enhances consumer electronics, making high-quality displays more accessible, but also fosters a new wave of innovation in the technology sector.
Nasuni Corporation is a provider of enterprise cloud file storage solutions, designed to address the challenges associated with the growth of unstructured file data. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and North Carolina, Nasuni offers its proprietary Nasuni UniFS, a cloud-native global file system that consolidates and protects file data in an easily expandable cloud infrastructure. This platform serves as a modern replacement for traditional network-attached storage and file server systems, simplifying IT administration by eliminating the need for complex legacy backup and disaster recovery solutions. Nasuni’s services cater to various industries, including architecture, engineering, healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services, enabling organizations to efficiently store, share, and access their files from anywhere, whether in the office or remotely.
Acquia Inc., established in 2007, is a technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Pune, India. It specializes in developing and operating a cloud-based platform that empowers organizations to create, manage, and optimize digital experiences. Acquia's platform offers a range of solutions, including commerce, content, community, and contextual services, catering to diverse industries such as government, consumer brands, higher education, and more. Key products include Acquia Cloud, a Platform-as-a-Service for Drupal website creation and management; Acquia Lift for site templating; Acquia Content Hub for multi-channel content distribution; and Acquia Journey for data-driven customer journey creation. Acquia also provides web content management, security, commerce solutions, and technical support services. The company's platform enables organizations to accelerate time to market, enhance customer engagement, and deliver contextually relevant digital experiences across various channels.
Damballa is a company specializing in advanced threat protection, focusing on the identification and mitigation of active security threats that bypass traditional prevention methods. Utilizing patent-pending solutions that integrate data science and machine learning, Damballa automatically detects infections and highlights devices posing the highest risk to enterprises. Its technology is designed to discover threats without prior knowledge of them and is applicable across various device types and operating systems. The company protects nearly a billion endpoints worldwide, serving clients in every major market, including large internet service providers and telecommunications companies. Damballa's software also addresses issues related to botnet formation, helping organizations combat the unauthorized transmission of spam and viruses over the Internet.
Volt Active Data
Series B in 2014
Volt Active Data is a technology company that specializes in an in-memory database platform designed to enhance application performance at the intersection of 5G, IoT, and edge computing. The platform enables organizations to process unlimited data streams and make real-time, data-driven decisions, facilitating rapid analytics on fast-moving information. By supporting ultra-low latency service level agreements, Volt Active Data empowers businesses to engage in real-time decision-making and optimize personalized interactions, ultimately enhancing business value. The company, formerly known as VoltDB, rebranded in February 2022 to reflect its focus on delivering streamlined and scalable data solutions.
Sage Intacct
Series G in 2014
Sage Intacct, Inc. is a cloud accounting software company that specializes in delivering comprehensive financial management solutions for a variety of sectors including accounting, healthcare, hospitality, and nonprofits. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company provides a robust suite of applications that encompass general ledger accounting, accounts payable, order management, cash management, financial reporting, and more. Sage Intacct also offers advanced functionalities such as project accounting, multi-entity consolidations, contract revenue management, and vendor payment services. The company focuses on customer success and innovation, serving clients from startups to public enterprises across North America. Sage Intacct is recognized for its exceptional customer satisfaction and has been appointed a preferred provider by the AICPA. With a commitment to cloud-based solutions, the company also offers extensive professional training and support services to enhance user experience.
Sage Intacct
Debt Financing in 2014
Sage Intacct, Inc. is a cloud accounting software company that specializes in delivering comprehensive financial management solutions for a variety of sectors including accounting, healthcare, hospitality, and nonprofits. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company provides a robust suite of applications that encompass general ledger accounting, accounts payable, order management, cash management, financial reporting, and more. Sage Intacct also offers advanced functionalities such as project accounting, multi-entity consolidations, contract revenue management, and vendor payment services. The company focuses on customer success and innovation, serving clients from startups to public enterprises across North America. Sage Intacct is recognized for its exceptional customer satisfaction and has been appointed a preferred provider by the AICPA. With a commitment to cloud-based solutions, the company also offers extensive professional training and support services to enhance user experience.
MOGL is a restaurant rewards application dedicated to combating hunger in the United States. Members can earn 10% cash-back at thousands of participating restaurants by using a linked credit or debit card for their payments. Shortly after making a purchase, members receive an alert that allows them to donate a portion or the entirety of their cash-back to a local food bank. The app features a Hunger Tracker, enabling users to monitor the impact of their donations in their communities and engage in friendly competition with friends to see who can contribute the most meals. Founded in 2010, MOGL is headquartered in Solana Beach, California.
Empyr, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that operates an online-to-offline advertisement platform designed to connect digital engagement with real-world purchases. Established in 2011, Empyr specializes in card-linked offers, enabling national brands and digital publishers to track online advertisements that lead to offline sales. By integrating directly with major credit card associations, Empyr allows consumers to earn cashback at offline merchants simply by using their debit or credit cards. This platform provides a seamless experience for users while offering publishers the ability to generate revenue from each purchase and allowing merchants to link offline sales to specific online marketing efforts. Empyr collaborates with a diverse range of partners, including notable names in technology, banking, and hospitality, thereby tapping into the significant potential of the $3 trillion offline commerce market driven by online activity. The company has raised $35 million through its parent organization, Mogl, and currently employs 60 individuals.
Tula Technology
Venture Round in 2013
Tula Technology, Inc. is a developer and marketer of the Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation system, which integrates digital signal processing with powertrain controls to create variable displacement engines. This innovative technology enables automotive manufacturers to enhance fuel efficiency and comply with CO2 emissions regulations. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an engineering center in Plymouth, Michigan, Tula serves a global clientele, primarily in the United States, Germany, Japan, China, and Korea. The company holds over 320 patents related to various technologies, with a strong focus on applications for passenger automobiles and commercial heavy-duty trucks powered by gasoline, diesel, alternative fuels, and electricity. Tula's unique approach emphasizes software solutions to improve efficiency, resulting in one million vehicles already utilizing its technologies to reduce emissions and increase fuel savings. The company is also exploring efficiency advancements in other sectors, including robotics, e-aviation, and industrial machinery.
Hightail, Inc. is a cloud services company that specializes in file sharing and creative collaboration, enabling professionals to share large files such as videos, designs, artwork, and presentations. Founded in 2004 and based in Campbell, California, Hightail offers a platform that enhances visual project management by allowing users to preview files, comment, assign tasks, and manage versions visually. The company serves a diverse clientele, including agencies, creative and marketing departments, and businesses worldwide. Hightail also provides digital transformation services, focusing on data organization and content protection through various business processes. In 2013, Hightail rebranded from its original name, YouSendIt, and it operates as a subsidiary of Open Text Corporation.
View
Venture Round in 2013
View, Inc., established in 2006 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, specializes in designing and manufacturing intelligent glass systems for various sectors, including workplace, healthcare, education, and hospitality. The company's flagship product, View Smart Windows, employs AI to automatically adjust in response to sunlight, enhancing natural light access and occupant experience, while minimizing heat and glare, and reducing energy consumption. Each View installation also includes a cloud-connected smart building platform, enabling further building optimization. With operations in the U.S. and internationally, View has improved over 90 million square feet of buildings, ranging from offices to multifamily residences.
Rethink Robotics
Series C in 2013
Rethink Robotics is a Boston-based company that develops industrial robots aimed at enhancing automation in the manufacturing sector. Its flagship robot, Baxter, utilizes the advanced Intera software platform to assist manufacturers in various industries, including automotive, electronics, and consumer goods. By providing a safe, trainable, and cost-effective workforce solution, Rethink Robotics enables organizations to optimize labor, increase operational flexibility, and reduce costs. The company's robots are designed to handle various tasks, such as loading and unloading, packing, and machining, effectively automating dull, dangerous, and dirty jobs. Additionally, Rethink Robotics offers the Baxter Research Robot, a humanoid platform equipped with integrated sensors and an open software development kit, facilitating research and development in both academic and corporate environments.
EverSpin Technologies
Series B in 2013
Everspin Technologies develops and manufactures integrated magnetic products It was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Chandler, Arizona.
aPriori
Venture Round in 2013
aPriori Technologies Inc. develops and markets product cost management software solutions aimed at enhancing profitability and accelerating time to market for manufacturers. Founded in 2003 and based in Concord, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Belfast, Northern Ireland, aPriori's enterprise platform assists manufacturers and their suppliers in managing and controlling product costs throughout their organizations. By utilizing digital manufacturing simulation and digital twin technologies, aPriori provides insights into design for manufacturability and design to cost, facilitating collaboration across the product development process. The company's offerings include strategy development, deployment planning, process implementation, education and training, and technical support. aPriori serves a diverse range of sectors, including industrial machinery, aerospace and defense, automotive, and high technology. Its solutions enable clients to make informed design, sourcing, and manufacturing decisions, leading to significant cost reductions both before and after production.
GainSpan is a company that specializes in ultra-low-power Wi-Fi technology for sensors and embedded applications. Founded in 2006 by a team of engineers who previously worked at Intel Corporation, GainSpan aims to enhance the adoption of wireless sensor networks by addressing power consumption challenges associated with traditional Wi-Fi solutions. The company's innovative semiconductor and software offerings allow devices to operate for up to ten years on a single AA battery, leveraging existing Wi-Fi infrastructure. This technology facilitates the development of connected products for various applications, including temperature monitoring for energy management and condition monitoring of industrial equipment. GainSpan's integrated system-on-chip combines multiple components, such as a radio, media access controller, and applications processor, into one compact package, thereby streamlining the creation of smart home and city solutions.
Vormetric
Venture Round in 2013
Vormetric, Inc. is a prominent provider of data security solutions, specializing in the protection of data across file, database, and application environments for businesses and government entities in the United States and internationally. The company offers a range of products, including Vormetric Application Encryption, Vormetric Transparent Encryption, and Vormetric Cloud Encryption Gateway, which facilitate robust data encryption and compliance across various platforms. Additionally, its Vormetric Data Security Manager centralizes policy and key management, enhancing overall data control. Vormetric serves a diverse clientele, boasting over 1,100 customers, including a significant number of Fortune 25 companies. Its innovative technology has been validated through partnerships with major firms such as IBM and Oracle, positioning Vormetric as a leader in enterprise encryption and key management. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Vormetric was formerly known as Sotera Networks, Inc. and has been operating as a subsidiary of Thales e-Security, Inc. since 2016.
Zetta is a company that specializes in cloud-based data protection solutions for both enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2008 by innovators in the Internet sector, Zetta focuses on enhancing data security and recovery capabilities in the modern business landscape. The company offers direct-to-cloud disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS) and backup as a service (BaaS), allowing organizations to efficiently protect, access, and recover their virtual and physical data without the need for additional hardware. Through its services, Zetta aims to ensure reliable data management and recovery, catering to the evolving needs of businesses in an increasingly digital world.
Mobiquity
Series B in 2013
Mobiquity Inc. is a digital consulting firm that specializes in experience design, product engineering, cloud services, and analytics. Founded in 2011 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, healthcare, financial services, and telecommunications. Mobiquity provides a variety of solutions, such as mobile engagement tools, data analytics, enterprise mobile management, and behavioral analytics, aimed at enhancing customer interactions and employee performance. With a strong focus on combining human-centered design with data-driven technology, Mobiquity helps businesses create meaningful digital experiences. The company has a global presence with additional offices in India, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and various locations across the United States. As of June 2019, Mobiquity operates as a subsidiary of Hexaware Technologies.
Interactions
Venture Round in 2013
Interactions LLC is a technology company that specializes in providing hosted interactive voice response (IVR) services and intelligent virtual assistant solutions. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Franklin, Massachusetts, with additional offices in locations including Austin, Texas, and Carmel, Indiana, the company develops advanced natural language understanding technology that integrates human and machine intelligence. Its notable offerings include HumanTouch, a platform for engaging customer conversations, and Curo Speech, an application that modernizes customer care interactions through automatic speech recognition. Interactions serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services and technology, and its solutions are utilized by numerous Fortune 500 companies. The company's technology enables businesses to automate natural language communications, enhancing customer service while driving cost efficiencies and improved operational performance. With over one billion transactions handled, Interactions continues to play a pivotal role in transforming customer care through digital innovation.
SugarSync
Venture Round in 2013
SugarSync, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that offers solutions for backing up, accessing, syncing, and sharing files, including documents, photos, music, and videos, across various devices such as computers and mobile phones. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, SugarSync caters primarily to busy professionals and digitally-connected consumers, providing them with a secure and efficient way to manage their digital content. The company also develops mobile applications compatible with a range of devices, enhancing user access and convenience. In 2015, SugarSync became a subsidiary of j2 Global, Inc.
Demandbase
Series D in 2013
Demandbase is a developer of an account-based marketing platform tailored for business-to-business (B2B) companies seeking to optimize their revenue generation while utilizing fewer resources. The platform integrates advertising, marketing, sales, and analytics, allowing sales and marketing professionals to effectively identify and engage with high-potential accounts. By leveraging a combination of proprietary data and artificial intelligence, Demandbase enables organizations to align their sales and marketing efforts, ensuring that time and budget are directed toward accounts most likely to convert. Additionally, the company offers a pay-as-you-go service for acquiring B2B marketing lists, sales leads, and email marketing solutions, thereby enhancing clients' overall marketing performance.
High Street Partners
Series D in 2013
HSP simplifies the management and control of international operations and empowers customers to capitalize on their growth opportunities overseas. There unique approach has helped over 300 organizations in over 80 countries.
Strava, Inc. is a technology company that operates a mobile application and online platform for runners and cyclists globally. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Strava provides an online community for athletes to record their activities, analyze performance, and compete with others. The platform offers features such as leaderboards, training plans, heatmaps, and workout analysis, enhancing the fitness experience through social interaction and motivation. Users can track their progress, compare performance with friends and professional athletes, and discover new workouts. In addition to its digital services, Strava sells apparel, devices, and accessories through its online store. The company has additional locations in New Hampshire, Colorado, Germany, and the United Kingdom, further supporting its mission to connect athletes worldwide.
R2 Semiconductor
Venture Round in 2013
R2 Semiconductor, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2008. The company specializes in power management technology, focusing on low-voltage transistors that enhance efficiency in various applications. Its product offerings include FasTrack, which supports envelope tracking, and FastLane, designed to optimize power management for multi-core application processors and digital System on Chips (SoCs). R2 Semiconductor aims to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation in devices, thereby improving frequency switching, bandwidth, and overall size. The company is led by industry veterans with extensive experience in semiconductor manufacturing.
Leyden Energy
Series C in 2013
Leyden Energy, formerly known as Mobius Power, Inc., is a manufacturer specializing in advanced lithium-ion batteries tailored for the consumer electronics, energy storage, and electric vehicle markets. The company utilizes patented and proprietary cell technology that enhances energy density, extends product life, and ensures optimal safety, even in high-temperature conditions. Leyden Energy's commitment to innovation was recognized in 2010 when it secured a contract from the United States Advanced Battery Consortium for the development of superior electromechanical energy storage technologies aimed at supporting hybrid and electric vehicle commercialization. The company's pilot manufacturing and testing facility, along with its executive offices, are located in Fremont, California.
Acquia Inc., established in 2007, is a technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Pune, India. It specializes in developing and operating a cloud-based platform that empowers organizations to create, manage, and optimize digital experiences. Acquia's platform offers a range of solutions, including commerce, content, community, and contextual services, catering to diverse industries such as government, consumer brands, higher education, and more. Key products include Acquia Cloud, a Platform-as-a-Service for Drupal website creation and management; Acquia Lift for site templating; Acquia Content Hub for multi-channel content distribution; and Acquia Journey for data-driven customer journey creation. Acquia also provides web content management, security, commerce solutions, and technical support services. The company's platform enables organizations to accelerate time to market, enhance customer engagement, and deliver contextually relevant digital experiences across various channels.
Nasuni Corporation is a provider of enterprise cloud file storage solutions, designed to address the challenges associated with the growth of unstructured file data. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and North Carolina, Nasuni offers its proprietary Nasuni UniFS, a cloud-native global file system that consolidates and protects file data in an easily expandable cloud infrastructure. This platform serves as a modern replacement for traditional network-attached storage and file server systems, simplifying IT administration by eliminating the need for complex legacy backup and disaster recovery solutions. Nasuni’s services cater to various industries, including architecture, engineering, healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services, enabling organizations to efficiently store, share, and access their files from anywhere, whether in the office or remotely.
Sage Intacct
Venture Round in 2012
Sage Intacct, Inc. is a cloud accounting software company that specializes in delivering comprehensive financial management solutions for a variety of sectors including accounting, healthcare, hospitality, and nonprofits. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company provides a robust suite of applications that encompass general ledger accounting, accounts payable, order management, cash management, financial reporting, and more. Sage Intacct also offers advanced functionalities such as project accounting, multi-entity consolidations, contract revenue management, and vendor payment services. The company focuses on customer success and innovation, serving clients from startups to public enterprises across North America. Sage Intacct is recognized for its exceptional customer satisfaction and has been appointed a preferred provider by the AICPA. With a commitment to cloud-based solutions, the company also offers extensive professional training and support services to enhance user experience.
Tula Technology
Venture Round in 2012
Tula Technology, Inc. is a developer and marketer of the Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) cylinder deactivation system, which integrates digital signal processing with powertrain controls to create variable displacement engines. This innovative technology enables automotive manufacturers to enhance fuel efficiency and comply with CO2 emissions regulations. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an engineering center in Plymouth, Michigan, Tula serves a global clientele, primarily in the United States, Germany, Japan, China, and Korea. The company holds over 320 patents related to various technologies, with a strong focus on applications for passenger automobiles and commercial heavy-duty trucks powered by gasoline, diesel, alternative fuels, and electricity. Tula's unique approach emphasizes software solutions to improve efficiency, resulting in one million vehicles already utilizing its technologies to reduce emissions and increase fuel savings. The company is also exploring efficiency advancements in other sectors, including robotics, e-aviation, and industrial machinery.
GainSpan
Venture Round in 2012
GainSpan is a company that specializes in ultra-low-power Wi-Fi technology for sensors and embedded applications. Founded in 2006 by a team of engineers who previously worked at Intel Corporation, GainSpan aims to enhance the adoption of wireless sensor networks by addressing power consumption challenges associated with traditional Wi-Fi solutions. The company's innovative semiconductor and software offerings allow devices to operate for up to ten years on a single AA battery, leveraging existing Wi-Fi infrastructure. This technology facilitates the development of connected products for various applications, including temperature monitoring for energy management and condition monitoring of industrial equipment. GainSpan's integrated system-on-chip combines multiple components, such as a radio, media access controller, and applications processor, into one compact package, thereby streamlining the creation of smart home and city solutions.
BionX™ Medical Technologies
Series D in 2012
BionX Medical Technologies specializes in manufacturing advanced prosthetic devices aimed at enhancing the mobility and quality of life for individuals with amputations. The company's flagship product, the BiOM Ankle, features powered propulsion that allows for more natural movement by simulating human-like gait mechanics. This innovative prosthesis utilizes sophisticated microprocessors and environmental sensors to continuously assess and adjust its performance, providing users with the ability to navigate various terrains, including slopes and stairs, with reduced energy expenditure. BionX Medical Technologies serves its clientele through a network of prosthetists and healthcare providers, both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, the company transitioned from its former name, iWalk, Inc., in 2015 and is currently a subsidiary of Otto Bock HealthCare GmbH.
XiVo is a company specializing in IP telephony and unified communications, established in 2009 under the name Avencall. It offers a comprehensive software solution designed specifically for call centers, which seamlessly integrates with various information systems to enhance customer relationship management. XiVo's platform combines IP telephony with open-source telecommunication services, allowing businesses to reinvent their communication strategies within a controlled budget. The company is involved in all stages of the implementation process, including design, installation, support, and training, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions that adapt to their existing operations and foster development.
WordStream
Venture Round in 2012
WordStream, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in search marketing software and pay-per-click (PPC) management solutions aimed at small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The company's flagship product, WordStream Advisor, streamlines the creation, optimization, management, and measurement of PPC and social advertising campaigns across platforms such as Google AdWords, Bing, and Facebook. In addition to its software offerings, WordStream provides managed services, including account management, keyword research, and detailed performance reporting, to enhance campaign effectiveness. The company also features a suite of tools, like the AdWords Performance Grader, which evaluates the health of advertising accounts and landing pages. Recognized for its thought leadership in digital marketing, WordStream offers educational resources through its blog and PPC University. Founded in 2007 and initially known as NetGraviton, Inc., WordStream operates as a subsidiary of Gannett Co., Inc.
aPriori
Venture Round in 2012
aPriori Technologies Inc. develops and markets product cost management software solutions aimed at enhancing profitability and accelerating time to market for manufacturers. Founded in 2003 and based in Concord, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Belfast, Northern Ireland, aPriori's enterprise platform assists manufacturers and their suppliers in managing and controlling product costs throughout their organizations. By utilizing digital manufacturing simulation and digital twin technologies, aPriori provides insights into design for manufacturability and design to cost, facilitating collaboration across the product development process. The company's offerings include strategy development, deployment planning, process implementation, education and training, and technical support. aPriori serves a diverse range of sectors, including industrial machinery, aerospace and defense, automotive, and high technology. Its solutions enable clients to make informed design, sourcing, and manufacturing decisions, leading to significant cost reductions both before and after production.
View, Inc., established in 2006 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, specializes in designing and manufacturing intelligent glass systems for various sectors, including workplace, healthcare, education, and hospitality. The company's flagship product, View Smart Windows, employs AI to automatically adjust in response to sunlight, enhancing natural light access and occupant experience, while minimizing heat and glare, and reducing energy consumption. Each View installation also includes a cloud-connected smart building platform, enabling further building optimization. With operations in the U.S. and internationally, View has improved over 90 million square feet of buildings, ranging from offices to multifamily residences.
GainSpan
Venture Round in 2012
GainSpan is a company that specializes in ultra-low-power Wi-Fi technology for sensors and embedded applications. Founded in 2006 by a team of engineers who previously worked at Intel Corporation, GainSpan aims to enhance the adoption of wireless sensor networks by addressing power consumption challenges associated with traditional Wi-Fi solutions. The company's innovative semiconductor and software offerings allow devices to operate for up to ten years on a single AA battery, leveraging existing Wi-Fi infrastructure. This technology facilitates the development of connected products for various applications, including temperature monitoring for energy management and condition monitoring of industrial equipment. GainSpan's integrated system-on-chip combines multiple components, such as a radio, media access controller, and applications processor, into one compact package, thereby streamlining the creation of smart home and city solutions.
Rethink Robotics
Series C in 2012
Rethink Robotics is a Boston-based company that develops industrial robots aimed at enhancing automation in the manufacturing sector. Its flagship robot, Baxter, utilizes the advanced Intera software platform to assist manufacturers in various industries, including automotive, electronics, and consumer goods. By providing a safe, trainable, and cost-effective workforce solution, Rethink Robotics enables organizations to optimize labor, increase operational flexibility, and reduce costs. The company's robots are designed to handle various tasks, such as loading and unloading, packing, and machining, effectively automating dull, dangerous, and dirty jobs. Additionally, Rethink Robotics offers the Baxter Research Robot, a humanoid platform equipped with integrated sensors and an open software development kit, facilitating research and development in both academic and corporate environments.
Certeon
Venture Round in 2012
Certeon, Inc. specializes in virtual appliance software solutions focused on application acceleration and wide area network (WAN) optimization. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products including the aCelera Virtual Appliance, which enhances application performance and manageability, and various S-Series Application Acceleration Appliances that optimize WAN traffic. Additionally, Certeon provides tools such as the Object Differencing Engine for efficient data storage and compression, as well as application acceleration blueprints tailored for diverse environments. Their offerings support remote application delivery, security, enterprise content management, and web application performance, among others. Certeon has established strategic partnerships with Microsoft and reseller relationships with companies like Champion Solutions Group and Nth Generation to expand its market reach.
Pindrop
Seed Round in 2012
Pindrop is a developer of advanced phone fraud detection and call center authentication technology, focused on enhancing security, identity, and trust in voice interactions. The company offers solutions that authenticate phone devices through call audio analysis, enabling the detection of fraudulent calls and the verification of legitimate callers. By leveraging a comprehensive risk database, Pindrop's technology helps enterprise call centers and businesses streamline communication, reduce call handling time, and improve customer experience while minimizing fraud losses. With a commitment to unlocking the value of voice interactions, Pindrop is positioned to support both enterprises and consumers in navigating a voice-driven future.
Quantenna Communications
Private Equity Round in 2012
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in the design, development, and marketing of advanced high-speed wireless communication solutions that facilitate wireless local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a diverse portfolio of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that adhere to various IEEE Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and draft Wi-Fi 6. Quantenna's offerings also include Qdock, a software framework that integrates third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking devices, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its Wi-Fi solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the Asia-Pacific region. As of 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.
Volt Active Data
Series A in 2012
Volt Active Data is a technology company that specializes in an in-memory database platform designed to enhance application performance at the intersection of 5G, IoT, and edge computing. The platform enables organizations to process unlimited data streams and make real-time, data-driven decisions, facilitating rapid analytics on fast-moving information. By supporting ultra-low latency service level agreements, Volt Active Data empowers businesses to engage in real-time decision-making and optimize personalized interactions, ultimately enhancing business value. The company, formerly known as VoltDB, rebranded in February 2022 to reflect its focus on delivering streamlined and scalable data solutions.
Densify Inc. specializes in providing predictive analytics solutions that optimize hybrid cloud environments in real-time. The company offers a software platform designed for cloud and container cost management, enabling collaboration between FinOps and DevOps teams to automate the efficient allocation of resources. By analyzing detailed public cloud utilization and billing data, Densify helps enterprises minimize spending while ensuring that applications receive the necessary resources. Their services include a cloud optimization engine powered by a machine-learning analytics engine, as well as professional offerings such as planning workshops, infrastructure deployment, workload management support, and customer training. Founded in 1999 and based in Richmond Hill, Canada, Densify was previously known as Cirba Inc. before rebranding in June 2017.
Upwork Global
Series D in 2012
Upwork Global Inc. operates an online talent marketplace that connects businesses with independent professionals and agencies worldwide, primarily in the United States, India, and the Philippines. The platform offers access to a diverse pool of talent with around 8,000 skills across various categories, including web development, graphic design, and customer service. Upwork facilitates streamlined workflows for clients, encompassing talent sourcing, contracting, and project management through features like communication tools, time tracking, invoicing, and payment processing. The company provides several service tiers, including Upwork Basic, Upwork Plus, Upwork Business, Upwork Enterprise, and Upwork Payroll, catering to different client needs. Founded in 1998 and originally known as Elance-oDesk, Upwork rebranded in May 2015 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in major cities. The platform serves a wide range of clients, from startups to large enterprises, generating significant revenue through its comprehensive freelance services.
SugarSync
Series D in 2012
SugarSync, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that offers solutions for backing up, accessing, syncing, and sharing files, including documents, photos, music, and videos, across various devices such as computers and mobile phones. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, SugarSync caters primarily to busy professionals and digitally-connected consumers, providing them with a secure and efficient way to manage their digital content. The company also develops mobile applications compatible with a range of devices, enhancing user access and convenience. In 2015, SugarSync became a subsidiary of j2 Global, Inc.
R2 Semiconductor
Venture Round in 2012
R2 Semiconductor, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2008. The company specializes in power management technology, focusing on low-voltage transistors that enhance efficiency in various applications. Its product offerings include FasTrack, which supports envelope tracking, and FastLane, designed to optimize power management for multi-core application processors and digital System on Chips (SoCs). R2 Semiconductor aims to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation in devices, thereby improving frequency switching, bandwidth, and overall size. The company is led by industry veterans with extensive experience in semiconductor manufacturing.
Empyr, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that operates an online-to-offline advertisement platform designed to connect digital engagement with real-world purchases. Established in 2011, Empyr specializes in card-linked offers, enabling national brands and digital publishers to track online advertisements that lead to offline sales. By integrating directly with major credit card associations, Empyr allows consumers to earn cashback at offline merchants simply by using their debit or credit cards. This platform provides a seamless experience for users while offering publishers the ability to generate revenue from each purchase and allowing merchants to link offline sales to specific online marketing efforts. Empyr collaborates with a diverse range of partners, including notable names in technology, banking, and hospitality, thereby tapping into the significant potential of the $3 trillion offline commerce market driven by online activity. The company has raised $35 million through its parent organization, Mogl, and currently employs 60 individuals.
MOGL is a restaurant rewards application dedicated to combating hunger in the United States. Members can earn 10% cash-back at thousands of participating restaurants by using a linked credit or debit card for their payments. Shortly after making a purchase, members receive an alert that allows them to donate a portion or the entirety of their cash-back to a local food bank. The app features a Hunger Tracker, enabling users to monitor the impact of their donations in their communities and engage in friendly competition with friends to see who can contribute the most meals. Founded in 2010, MOGL is headquartered in Solana Beach, California.
Azuki Systems
Venture Round in 2012
Azuki Systems is a provider of optimized multi-screen video technology services, focusing on delivering high-quality over-the-top (OTT) video experiences. The company operates a web-based platform designed to assist service providers, mobile operators, and media brands in leveraging OTT delivery while ensuring superior user experience, robust content protection, scalability, and reliability. Azuki Systems has developed a managed video delivery solution that addresses the unique challenges of mobile and OTT environments, making it a leader in the multi-screen video delivery sector. With a team of experienced leaders, engineers, and designers, Azuki prioritizes innovation and customer-centric solutions, catering specifically to the needs of cable operators, IPTV providers, and content owners. The company is dedicated to advancing the capabilities of multi-screen video delivery, positioning itself as a trusted partner for businesses aiming to enhance their video services.
Casenet
Venture Round in 2012
Casenet is a developer of customizable care management software solutions aimed at enhancing both individual and population health. The company provides a platform that facilitates efficient care delivery coordination and unique workflow management, integrating various data sources to create a comprehensive view of each member's health status. This approach enables payers and care coordinators to collaborate effectively with consumers and their physicians in making informed clinical decisions. Casenet's offerings include packages for case management, disease management, utilization management, and extended enterprise solutions, all designed to improve productivity and streamline care coordination among clinicians.
expressor software
Debt Financing in 2011
Expressor Software specializes in semantic data integration, offering efficient and user-friendly tools for data processing and development productivity. Central to its offerings is expressor Studio, an ETL design tool that enables users to create, test, and execute data flow applications directly from their desktop. The Standard Edition of expressor Studio expands these capabilities, allowing for team collaboration, version management, and the deployment of ETL applications to a dedicated parallel processing server. This unique, business-centric approach simplifies the development and reuse of data integration solutions, making it easier for organizations to manage their data effectively.
GainSpan is a company that specializes in ultra-low-power Wi-Fi technology for sensors and embedded applications. Founded in 2006 by a team of engineers who previously worked at Intel Corporation, GainSpan aims to enhance the adoption of wireless sensor networks by addressing power consumption challenges associated with traditional Wi-Fi solutions. The company's innovative semiconductor and software offerings allow devices to operate for up to ten years on a single AA battery, leveraging existing Wi-Fi infrastructure. This technology facilitates the development of connected products for various applications, including temperature monitoring for energy management and condition monitoring of industrial equipment. GainSpan's integrated system-on-chip combines multiple components, such as a radio, media access controller, and applications processor, into one compact package, thereby streamlining the creation of smart home and city solutions.
Recyclebank
Venture Round in 2011
Recyclebank is a company dedicated to promoting sustainability by incentivizing environmentally friendly behaviors. Through its social platform, Recyclebank rewards members for engaging in green actions, such as recycling and adopting sustainable practices. Users earn points by completing various challenges, which can be redeemed for discounts and deals from both local and national businesses. This approach not only fosters individual awareness and engagement in sustainable living but also aims to enhance community participation in recycling efforts. By encouraging people to make environmentally conscious choices, Recyclebank contributes to a broader goal of reducing waste and promoting a more sustainable future.
Enkata Technologies
Venture Round in 2011
Enkata Technologies specializes in cloud-based workforce analytics, offering a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that leverages machine data to enhance employee performance. The company captures work-related activities from existing systems such as email, customer relationship management tools, and phone data, organizing this information to reveal insights into effective work practices and their outcomes. Enkata provides various services, including Desktop Analytics, which monitors employee desktop activities, and Desktop Automation, designed to boost productivity by automating repetitive tasks. Additionally, the company offers Automated Contact Reasoning to accurately identify reasons for customer interactions and a Quality Monitor for evaluating performance during quality assurance sessions. Through customer-specific scoring algorithms, Enkata highlights critical information and recommends actionable steps to help users achieve improved results in their work.
Zetta is a company that specializes in cloud-based data protection solutions for both enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2008 by innovators in the Internet sector, Zetta focuses on enhancing data security and recovery capabilities in the modern business landscape. The company offers direct-to-cloud disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS) and backup as a service (BaaS), allowing organizations to efficiently protect, access, and recover their virtual and physical data without the need for additional hardware. Through its services, Zetta aims to ensure reliable data management and recovery, catering to the evolving needs of businesses in an increasingly digital world.
Centrify Corporation specializes in unified identity management software for cloud, mobile, and data center platforms. It operates the Centrify Identity Platform, an enterprise security solution designed to protect against cyber threats and data breaches by securing access points. The company offers Identity-as-a-Service for single sign-on and security across cloud and mobile applications, privileged identity management solutions for least privilege access control, multi-factor authentication services, and a developer program. Its products cater to Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, retailers, U.S. federal agencies, and other organizations seeking robust identity security for employees, customers, partners, IT admins, and outsourced IT. Founded in 2004, Centrify is headquartered in Santa Clara, California with additional offices in Bellevue, Washington and Murray, Utah.
High Street Partners
Series C in 2011
HSP simplifies the management and control of international operations and empowers customers to capitalize on their growth opportunities overseas. There unique approach has helped over 300 organizations in over 80 countries.
Leyden Energy
Series B in 2011
Leyden Energy, formerly known as Mobius Power, Inc., is a manufacturer specializing in advanced lithium-ion batteries tailored for the consumer electronics, energy storage, and electric vehicle markets. The company utilizes patented and proprietary cell technology that enhances energy density, extends product life, and ensures optimal safety, even in high-temperature conditions. Leyden Energy's commitment to innovation was recognized in 2010 when it secured a contract from the United States Advanced Battery Consortium for the development of superior electromechanical energy storage technologies aimed at supporting hybrid and electric vehicle commercialization. The company's pilot manufacturing and testing facility, along with its executive offices, are located in Fremont, California.
Strava, Inc. is a technology company that operates a mobile application and online platform for runners and cyclists globally. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Strava provides an online community for athletes to record their activities, analyze performance, and compete with others. The platform offers features such as leaderboards, training plans, heatmaps, and workout analysis, enhancing the fitness experience through social interaction and motivation. Users can track their progress, compare performance with friends and professional athletes, and discover new workouts. In addition to its digital services, Strava sells apparel, devices, and accessories through its online store. The company has additional locations in New Hampshire, Colorado, Germany, and the United Kingdom, further supporting its mission to connect athletes worldwide.
Interactions
Venture Round in 2011
Interactions LLC is a technology company that specializes in providing hosted interactive voice response (IVR) services and intelligent virtual assistant solutions. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Franklin, Massachusetts, with additional offices in locations including Austin, Texas, and Carmel, Indiana, the company develops advanced natural language understanding technology that integrates human and machine intelligence. Its notable offerings include HumanTouch, a platform for engaging customer conversations, and Curo Speech, an application that modernizes customer care interactions through automatic speech recognition. Interactions serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services and technology, and its solutions are utilized by numerous Fortune 500 companies. The company's technology enables businesses to automate natural language communications, enhancing customer service while driving cost efficiencies and improved operational performance. With over one billion transactions handled, Interactions continues to play a pivotal role in transforming customer care through digital innovation.
Acquia Inc., established in 2007, is a technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Pune, India. It specializes in developing and operating a cloud-based platform that empowers organizations to create, manage, and optimize digital experiences. Acquia's platform offers a range of solutions, including commerce, content, community, and contextual services, catering to diverse industries such as government, consumer brands, higher education, and more. Key products include Acquia Cloud, a Platform-as-a-Service for Drupal website creation and management; Acquia Lift for site templating; Acquia Content Hub for multi-channel content distribution; and Acquia Journey for data-driven customer journey creation. Acquia also provides web content management, security, commerce solutions, and technical support services. The company's platform enables organizations to accelerate time to market, enhance customer engagement, and deliver contextually relevant digital experiences across various channels.
JouleX is a prominent innovator in sustainable energy management, specializing in solutions for enterprise networks and data centers. The company's flagship product, the JouleX Energy Manager, offers a comprehensive approach to energy management by automatically monitoring, analyzing, and controlling the energy consumption of network-connected devices without the need for additional hardware or modifications to existing infrastructure. This software solution provides organizations with enhanced visibility and control over energy usage across various devices, including PCs, servers, VoIP phones, printers, network switches, and HVAC systems. By enabling enterprises to effectively manage their energy consumption, JouleX supports sustainability initiatives and helps reduce operational costs.
Sage Intacct
Venture Round in 2011
Sage Intacct, Inc. is a cloud accounting software company that specializes in delivering comprehensive financial management solutions for a variety of sectors including accounting, healthcare, hospitality, and nonprofits. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company provides a robust suite of applications that encompass general ledger accounting, accounts payable, order management, cash management, financial reporting, and more. Sage Intacct also offers advanced functionalities such as project accounting, multi-entity consolidations, contract revenue management, and vendor payment services. The company focuses on customer success and innovation, serving clients from startups to public enterprises across North America. Sage Intacct is recognized for its exceptional customer satisfaction and has been appointed a preferred provider by the AICPA. With a commitment to cloud-based solutions, the company also offers extensive professional training and support services to enhance user experience.
Demandbase
Series C in 2011
Demandbase is a developer of an account-based marketing platform tailored for business-to-business (B2B) companies seeking to optimize their revenue generation while utilizing fewer resources. The platform integrates advertising, marketing, sales, and analytics, allowing sales and marketing professionals to effectively identify and engage with high-potential accounts. By leveraging a combination of proprietary data and artificial intelligence, Demandbase enables organizations to align their sales and marketing efforts, ensuring that time and budget are directed toward accounts most likely to convert. Additionally, the company offers a pay-as-you-go service for acquiring B2B marketing lists, sales leads, and email marketing solutions, thereby enhancing clients' overall marketing performance.
Mobiquity
Series A in 2011
Mobiquity Inc. is a digital consulting firm that specializes in experience design, product engineering, cloud services, and analytics. Founded in 2011 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, healthcare, financial services, and telecommunications. Mobiquity provides a variety of solutions, such as mobile engagement tools, data analytics, enterprise mobile management, and behavioral analytics, aimed at enhancing customer interactions and employee performance. With a strong focus on combining human-centered design with data-driven technology, Mobiquity helps businesses create meaningful digital experiences. The company has a global presence with additional offices in India, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and various locations across the United States. As of June 2019, Mobiquity operates as a subsidiary of Hexaware Technologies.
Recyclebank
Series C in 2011
Recyclebank is a company dedicated to promoting sustainability by incentivizing environmentally friendly behaviors. Through its social platform, Recyclebank rewards members for engaging in green actions, such as recycling and adopting sustainable practices. Users earn points by completing various challenges, which can be redeemed for discounts and deals from both local and national businesses. This approach not only fosters individual awareness and engagement in sustainable living but also aims to enhance community participation in recycling efforts. By encouraging people to make environmentally conscious choices, Recyclebank contributes to a broader goal of reducing waste and promoting a more sustainable future.
ExaGrid specializes in tiered backup storage solutions, featuring a distinctive disk-cache Landing Zone that facilitates rapid backups, restores, and instant virtual machine recoveries. The company's architecture includes a long-term retention repository that provides cost-effective storage for data over extended periods. With a scale-out design, ExaGrid's systems can integrate up to 32 appliances, allowing for seamless expansion while maintaining a consistent backup window, thus avoiding costly upgrades and obsolescence. The product line comprises seven appliance models, each capable of handling full backups and long-term retention. ExaGrid prioritizes security through its two-tiered backup storage approach, which includes a non-network-facing tier, delayed deletes, and immutable objects to safeguard against ransomware attacks. The largest configuration can accommodate up to 6 petabytes of data, positioning ExaGrid as a leader in backup storage capacity.
doxo Inc. is a Seattle-based company that provides an online platform for consumers to manage their billing and payment needs efficiently. Founded in 2008, doxo offers a paperless billing and bill pay service that allows users to schedule payments, track their payment history, and organize all their bills and account information in one location. The platform supports over 10 million consumers and facilitates payments to more than 120,000 billers across various service categories. In addition to its basic services, doxo offers a subscription service called doxoPLUS, which includes enhanced payment features and protections. The company's solutions also cater to businesses in sectors such as finance, utilities, and healthcare, providing them with a streamlined way to connect with customers and receive payments. By leveraging a network-driven approach, doxo aims to transform the bill pay experience for consumers, billers, and financial technology providers alike.
Damballa is a company specializing in advanced threat protection, focusing on the identification and mitigation of active security threats that bypass traditional prevention methods. Utilizing patent-pending solutions that integrate data science and machine learning, Damballa automatically detects infections and highlights devices posing the highest risk to enterprises. Its technology is designed to discover threats without prior knowledge of them and is applicable across various device types and operating systems. The company protects nearly a billion endpoints worldwide, serving clients in every major market, including large internet service providers and telecommunications companies. Damballa's software also addresses issues related to botnet formation, helping organizations combat the unauthorized transmission of spam and viruses over the Internet.
Strava, Inc. is a technology company that operates a mobile application and online platform for runners and cyclists globally. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Strava provides an online community for athletes to record their activities, analyze performance, and compete with others. The platform offers features such as leaderboards, training plans, heatmaps, and workout analysis, enhancing the fitness experience through social interaction and motivation. Users can track their progress, compare performance with friends and professional athletes, and discover new workouts. In addition to its digital services, Strava sells apparel, devices, and accessories through its online store. The company has additional locations in New Hampshire, Colorado, Germany, and the United Kingdom, further supporting its mission to connect athletes worldwide.
RaveMobileSafety.com
Venture Round in 2010
Rave Mobile Safety, previously known as Rave Wireless, specializes in developing and providing safety applications designed for mobile users. The company focuses on enterprise software solutions that enhance the safety and security of individuals on the go. By offering innovative tools and support, Rave Mobile Safety aims to ensure that users can access critical safety resources whenever and wherever needed.
Nasuni Corporation is a provider of enterprise cloud file storage solutions, designed to address the challenges associated with the growth of unstructured file data. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and North Carolina, Nasuni offers its proprietary Nasuni UniFS, a cloud-native global file system that consolidates and protects file data in an easily expandable cloud infrastructure. This platform serves as a modern replacement for traditional network-attached storage and file server systems, simplifying IT administration by eliminating the need for complex legacy backup and disaster recovery solutions. Nasuni’s services cater to various industries, including architecture, engineering, healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services, enabling organizations to efficiently store, share, and access their files from anywhere, whether in the office or remotely.
View, Inc., established in 2006 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, specializes in designing and manufacturing intelligent glass systems for various sectors, including workplace, healthcare, education, and hospitality. The company's flagship product, View Smart Windows, employs AI to automatically adjust in response to sunlight, enhancing natural light access and occupant experience, while minimizing heat and glare, and reducing energy consumption. Each View installation also includes a cloud-connected smart building platform, enabling further building optimization. With operations in the U.S. and internationally, View has improved over 90 million square feet of buildings, ranging from offices to multifamily residences.
DocuSign, Inc., established in 2003 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in cloud-based software for digital agreement processes. The company's core offering, DocuSign Agreement Cloud, enables businesses to automate and manage the entire agreement lifecycle, from preparation to execution and acting on agreements. This suite includes e-signature solutions, workflow automation, AI-driven insights, and industry-specific tools. DocuSign serves a wide range of sectors, from financial services to real estate, and caters to enterprises, small businesses, and individuals. The company also operates DocuSign Ventures, its corporate venture capital arm, investing in and partnering with startups innovating around the agreement process.
Azuki Systems
Venture Round in 2010
Azuki Systems is a provider of optimized multi-screen video technology services, focusing on delivering high-quality over-the-top (OTT) video experiences. The company operates a web-based platform designed to assist service providers, mobile operators, and media brands in leveraging OTT delivery while ensuring superior user experience, robust content protection, scalability, and reliability. Azuki Systems has developed a managed video delivery solution that addresses the unique challenges of mobile and OTT environments, making it a leader in the multi-screen video delivery sector. With a team of experienced leaders, engineers, and designers, Azuki prioritizes innovation and customer-centric solutions, catering specifically to the needs of cable operators, IPTV providers, and content owners. The company is dedicated to advancing the capabilities of multi-screen video delivery, positioning itself as a trusted partner for businesses aiming to enhance their video services.
Rethink Robotics
Series B in 2010
Rethink Robotics is a Boston-based company that develops industrial robots aimed at enhancing automation in the manufacturing sector. Its flagship robot, Baxter, utilizes the advanced Intera software platform to assist manufacturers in various industries, including automotive, electronics, and consumer goods. By providing a safe, trainable, and cost-effective workforce solution, Rethink Robotics enables organizations to optimize labor, increase operational flexibility, and reduce costs. The company's robots are designed to handle various tasks, such as loading and unloading, packing, and machining, effectively automating dull, dangerous, and dirty jobs. Additionally, Rethink Robotics offers the Baxter Research Robot, a humanoid platform equipped with integrated sensors and an open software development kit, facilitating research and development in both academic and corporate environments.
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