Stage 1 Ventures

Stage 1 Ventures is an early stage venture capital firm that is seeking to build partnerships with great entrepreneurs that are flexible and who want to build meaningful companies. They want to assist you with their global network of relationships as well as provide the capital you need to fuel the growth of your company. Their market focus today is in Mobile, the Executable Internet or Software as a Service (SaaS) , IPTV and Internet Video, Pay-For-Performance Marketing and Advertising, and Security.

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David H. Buckley

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Scott Carmel

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Jonathan Gordon

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Stephen Lyle

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Bill O’Connell

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Joesph Pianelli

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Vizit

Series B in 2024
Vizit is a technology company that specializes in a visual AI platform designed to predict and assess the effectiveness of ecommerce content. Utilizing patented artificial intelligence and deep learning algorithms, Vizit's software analyzes audience preferences by examining visual elements in images and their interactions. This enables brands to create and optimize visual content that resonates with consumers throughout the entire consumer journey. By providing real-time insights, Vizit helps businesses enhance visual engagement and drive sales, ultimately improving their overall performance in the competitive ecommerce landscape.

Gigpro

Venture Round in 2024
GigPro is an on-demand labor platform that specializes in connecting experienced workers in the hospitality sector with businesses that require staffing services. The platform addresses the needs of hospitality companies by providing access to skilled food and beverage professionals for immediate shifts, seasonal labor, or as a recruitment tool. This service streamlines the process of finding qualified hourly workers, allowing businesses to efficiently meet their staffing requirements.

LandTrust

Series A in 2022
LandTrust, Inc. operates an online marketplace that facilitates access to private land for hunting, fishing, and outdoor activities. Founded in 2019 and based in Bozeman, Montana, the platform connects sportsmen with landowners, allowing users to list, discover, and book private land for recreational use. By partnering with landowners, including farmers and ranchers, LandTrust creates opportunities for these individuals to generate additional income while promoting sustainable land management practices. The service enables outdoor enthusiasts to easily search for and secure access to various properties, enhancing their outdoor experiences while supporting responsible stewardship of natural resources.

Freight Farms

Series B in 2022
Freight Farms, Inc. specializes in manufacturing hydroponic crop production units using up-cycled shipping containers. Their flagship product, the Leafy Green Machine, is a pre-assembled system that allows for the commercial-scale production of various crops, including herbs, lettuces, and hearty greens, regardless of climate or season. This innovative approach addresses food accessibility in regions where traditional farming is impractical, promoting the establishment of local food economies and sustainable food systems. Freight Farms serves a diverse clientele, including business owners, soil farmers, corporations, educational institutions, municipalities, and non-profits across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company is committed to providing fresh, quality, and affordable food options to enhance food security.

CloudTruth

Seed Round in 2022
CloudTruth is a unified configuration management company that provides software solutions to enhance visibility and control over configuration data in dynamic cloud environments. Its platform centralizes access to critical elements such as secrets, parameters, and environment variables necessary for the build, deployment, and runtime processes. By isolating significant configuration changes from routine development activities, CloudTruth allows organizations to review alterations after incidents and monitor specific security configuration files. This capability is essential for software development companies and IT departments, helping them navigate the complexities of distributed and decentralized cloud configurations effectively.

Senda Biosciences

Series C in 2022
Senda Biosciences, founded in 2017 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focuses on developing therapeutic applications for innovative treatments of human diseases. The company investigates the molecular relationships among bacterial, botanical, and human cells, aiming to understand how these interactions influence health and disease. By leveraging insights from these interspecies connections, Senda Biosciences seeks to create new categories of medicines and delivery methods that can assist medical professionals in providing effective treatments.

XY Retail

Seed Round in 2022
XY Retail is a developer of an integrated platform specifically designed for lifestyle brands to efficiently manage their retail operations. The platform encompasses various functionalities, including store management, e-commerce solutions, customer relationship management, order processing, product management, and inventory control. By offering a global point of sale and unified commerce technology, XY Retail enables brands to implement effective omnichannel strategies. Key features include order orchestration, inventory management, customized sales channels, and operational intelligence, which collectively empower brands to enhance their sales capabilities and customer engagement across multiple channels.

WiTricity

Venture Round in 2022
WiTricity Corporation specializes in wireless power solutions using magnetic resonance technology. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, the company develops and commercializes products for various applications, including mobile device charging, wireless batteries, retail packaging, and electric vehicle (EV) charging. WiTricity is a pioneer in wireless charging for electric vehicles, providing technology that facilitates hassle-free EV charging and supports the development of global standards for wireless EV charging. Its extensive patent portfolio underpins its innovations, which cater to diverse sectors such as consumer electronics, automotive, industrial, medical, and military. In addition to manufacturing its own solutions, WiTricity licenses its technology to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), enabling them to create products that integrate wireless power transfer capabilities.

Wyebot

Venture Round in 2022
Wyebot, Inc. offers a wireless intelligence and automation platform that leverages artificial intelligence to optimize and analyze wireless networks. Founded in 2016 and based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, the company addresses real-time network issues by automatically identifying problems and providing actionable solutions, thereby reducing the time required for problem resolution and minimizing WiFi-related support tickets. Wyebot’s platform is designed to enhance business continuity by eliminating intermittent WiFi performance issues and is applicable across various sectors, including corporate enterprises, educational institutions, managed service providers, healthcare, and entertainment venues. By utilizing machine learning, IoT, and advanced networking technologies, Wyebot empowers businesses to manage their wireless ecosystems effectively.

Talkmap

Series A in 2022
Talkmap is a conversational AI mapping cloud SaaS company founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California. It provides the Talkdiscovery platform, which helps enterprises streamline the process of defining bot strategies and launching chatbots. By interfacing with various bot platforms, Talkmap simplifies intent identification and training by leveraging utterances derived from a company's conversation data. The platform employs AI-powered machine learning to transform customer interactions into actionable business intelligence, automating the traditionally manual and time-consuming efforts involved in analyzing valuable customer conversations. This enables businesses to enhance customer experiences and improve overall outcomes.

ThriveFantasy

Series A in 2021
ThriveFantasy is a daily fantasy sports and esports platform founded in 2016 and based in New York, United States. The platform specializes in prop bets that allow users to engage with top-tier athletes across various sports through a questionnaire format. This approach is designed to enhance the experience for casual users by simplifying the betting process while providing opportunities to win awards. ThriveFantasy aims to democratize fantasy sports, making it more accessible and enjoyable for a broader audience.

CloudTruth

Seed Round in 2021
CloudTruth is a unified configuration management company that provides software solutions to enhance visibility and control over configuration data in dynamic cloud environments. Its platform centralizes access to critical elements such as secrets, parameters, and environment variables necessary for the build, deployment, and runtime processes. By isolating significant configuration changes from routine development activities, CloudTruth allows organizations to review alterations after incidents and monitor specific security configuration files. This capability is essential for software development companies and IT departments, helping them navigate the complexities of distributed and decentralized cloud configurations effectively.

Invaio Sciences

Series C in 2021
Invaio Sciences, Inc. is a technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with additional locations in Durham, North Carolina; Basel, Switzerland; and São Paulo, Brazil. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on harnessing the potential of interdependent natural systems to address significant challenges in agriculture, nutrition, and the environment. Invaio Sciences is dedicated to developing innovative technologies grounded in scientific research, aiming to implement transformative solutions that positively impact agriculture, human health, animal nutrition, and animal health.

WiTricity

Venture Round in 2020
WiTricity Corporation specializes in wireless power solutions using magnetic resonance technology. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, the company develops and commercializes products for various applications, including mobile device charging, wireless batteries, retail packaging, and electric vehicle (EV) charging. WiTricity is a pioneer in wireless charging for electric vehicles, providing technology that facilitates hassle-free EV charging and supports the development of global standards for wireless EV charging. Its extensive patent portfolio underpins its innovations, which cater to diverse sectors such as consumer electronics, automotive, industrial, medical, and military. In addition to manufacturing its own solutions, WiTricity licenses its technology to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), enabling them to create products that integrate wireless power transfer capabilities.

ThriveFantasy

Seed Round in 2020
ThriveFantasy is a daily fantasy sports and esports platform founded in 2016 and based in New York, United States. The platform specializes in prop bets that allow users to engage with top-tier athletes across various sports through a questionnaire format. This approach is designed to enhance the experience for casual users by simplifying the betting process while providing opportunities to win awards. ThriveFantasy aims to democratize fantasy sports, making it more accessible and enjoyable for a broader audience.

PureCars Technologies

Venture Round in 2019
PureCars Technologies is a developer of an automotive business intelligence and marketing automation platform designed for auto dealers and agencies. The company offers a suite of services that includes online value reports and advertising solutions for used cars and trucks, facilitating connections between buyers and sellers. Its omnichannel marketing automation tools enable users to create data-driven advertising campaigns across various platforms such as search, display, video, and social media. By optimizing advertising spending and enhancing campaign management, PureCars Technologies aims to increase efficiency and profitability for automotive businesses.

Talkmap

Seed Round in 2019
Talkmap is a conversational AI mapping cloud SaaS company founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California. It provides the Talkdiscovery platform, which helps enterprises streamline the process of defining bot strategies and launching chatbots. By interfacing with various bot platforms, Talkmap simplifies intent identification and training by leveraging utterances derived from a company's conversation data. The platform employs AI-powered machine learning to transform customer interactions into actionable business intelligence, automating the traditionally manual and time-consuming efforts involved in analyzing valuable customer conversations. This enables businesses to enhance customer experiences and improve overall outcomes.

Akumina

Series A in 2018
Akumina, Inc. specializes in developing employee experience platform solutions tailored for various sectors, including financial services, retail, technology, healthcare, and education. Founded in 2014 and based in Nashua, New Hampshire, Akumina offers a customizable platform that allows global enterprises to create personalized digital experiences, such as modern intranets, dashboards, and mobile applications. The platform integrates seamlessly with leading enterprise cloud applications, promoting employee engagement, productivity, and collaboration. It includes features for content management, enabling organizations to effectively store and manage data across various systems. Through its solutions, Akumina aims to enhance corporate culture and improve the overall workplace experience for employees across all roles and devices.

ChaosSearch

Series A in 2018
ChaosSearch is a Boston-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in scalable log analytics through its innovative data platform. This platform indexes a customer's cloud data, making it fully searchable and facilitating extensive data analytics while significantly reducing time, cost, and complexity. By transforming cloud storage into a dynamic analytical database, ChaosSearch enables the integration of diverse data streams and streamlines complex data pipelines. The platform supports various data access methods, including Elastic and SQL, and is set to incorporate machine learning capabilities in the future. Through its comprehensive analytics solutions, ChaosSearch empowers customers to leverage their cloud object storage as an efficient and powerful analytics engine.

Trace Genomics

Series A in 2018
Trace Genomics, Inc. is focused on developing diagnostic tools powered by artificial intelligence to enhance soil health and crop productivity. The company offers a comprehensive soil microbiome test that provides early predictions of soil diseases and assesses soil quality. By utilizing advanced DNA sequencing technologies and a vast database of microbial species, Trace Genomics analyzes the microbial composition of soil, delivering insights into key indicators of soil health and disease risk. This information assists agronomists and corporate partners in making informed decisions regarding soil management, crop selection, and the application of fertilizers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, with an additional office in Ames, Iowa, Trace Genomics aims to empower farmers with actionable data to promote sustainable agricultural practices.

FarmTrace

Seed Round in 2018
FarmTrace is an agricultural technology company that specializes in managing and digitizing farm information for stakeholders across the food value chain. Its platform integrates records from farms, down to the individual animal level, allowing for enhanced transparency and sustainability in agriculture. By connecting various on-farm systems, robots, and management tools, FarmTrace provides actionable insights that support advancements in research and development. This comprehensive approach enables food companies to deliver safer and more sustainable products at a large scale, ultimately promoting improved farming practices throughout the industry.

NestReady

Venture Round in 2018
NestReady Inc. is a real estate technology company that creates an integrated marketplace for mortgage lenders and homebuyers, enhancing the home buying experience. Founded in 2012 and based in Montreal, Canada, NestReady's platform connects all stages of the home buying journey, allowing lenders to build relationships with clients and track their progress effectively. By combining mortgage services with real estate, the platform simplifies the process for users, facilitating better understanding of client needs. This integration helps mortgage lenders reduce customer acquisition costs while improving conversion rates and retention on renewals. NestReady's white-label, plug-and-play solution enables lenders to offer a comprehensive home buying service directly on their own websites.

Openbay

Series A in 2018
Openbay, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for the automotive care industry. Founded in 2011 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Openbay operates an online marketplace that connects vehicle owners with automotive repair professionals. This platform allows users to find, compare, book, and pay for a wide range of vehicle maintenance and repair services, including air conditioning repairs, battery replacements, brake services, oil changes, and tire replacements, among others. The company collaborates with various service providers, including car dealerships, national chains, independent shops, and mobile mechanics. Openbay has received recognition for its innovative approach to making automotive services more accessible and cost-effective for consumers, attracting venture capital backing and media attention from prominent outlets.

Gravyty

Venture Round in 2018
Gravyty is a company that focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of fundraising efforts through its innovative platform. By facilitating personalized outreach and accelerating the qualification of prospects, Gravyty helps organizations deepen relationships with existing donors while also increasing revenue without the need for additional staff. Additionally, the company offers a platform aimed at managing online alumni career communities, which connects students and alumni through their social networks. This functionality enables educational institutions and non-profit organizations to foster engagement, mentoring, and development opportunities among their alumni and supporters, ultimately enhancing community interaction and support.

Gameface

Series E in 2018
Gameface is a leading provider of endurance race photography in the United States, primarily through its MarathonFoto operations. The company specializes in capturing and publishing action photos of athletes participating in various events, including obstacle races, triathlons, running races, cycling events, and youth sports. These photos are offered free of charge, allowing participants to download, save, and share their images on social media, all while featuring Gameface's branding. In addition to its photography services, Gameface publishes the Six Minute Mile newsletter, which focuses on training, nutrition, and gear for endurance athletes. This newsletter has become the fastest-growing publication of its kind in the country, further enhancing the company’s connection with the athletic community and its engagement with brands looking to sponsor digital content.

ViralGains

Series B in 2017
ViralGains, Inc. is a video marketing platform that assists advertising agencies and brands in effectively reaching their target audiences. Founded in 2012 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company specializes in distributing and marketing viral video content to enhance consumer engagement. Its platform integrates video into various online destinations, including blogs, social games, and social news, utilizing influencers to amplify reach. Additionally, ViralGains leverages zero-party data through interactive ads and surveys, enabling brands to discover and nurture both new and returning customers. By measuring consumer interactions with video content, the platform allows marketers to connect with audiences through relevant brand stories in preferred contexts.

Commerce Signals

Series B in 2017
Commerce Signals, Inc. is a company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2014, that specializes in the real-time exchange of transactional data. It provides a platform that enables businesses to optimize and monetize their data assets through a marketplace connecting buyers and sellers based on relevance and usage. The company focuses on unlocking merchant acquirer payment data for media measurement while maintaining consumer privacy. To achieve this, Commerce Signals has developed a data-sharing model called Federated Data, which allows for insight sharing among businesses without compromising data control or privacy. Additionally, the company offers cloud-based software that facilitates collaboration and data dissemination, ensuring that private data remains secure and within the client's infrastructure. As of December 2019, Commerce Signals operates as a subsidiary of Verisk Analytics, Inc.

ChaosSearch

Seed Round in 2017
ChaosSearch is a Boston-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in scalable log analytics through its innovative data platform. This platform indexes a customer's cloud data, making it fully searchable and facilitating extensive data analytics while significantly reducing time, cost, and complexity. By transforming cloud storage into a dynamic analytical database, ChaosSearch enables the integration of diverse data streams and streamlines complex data pipelines. The platform supports various data access methods, including Elastic and SQL, and is set to incorporate machine learning capabilities in the future. Through its comprehensive analytics solutions, ChaosSearch empowers customers to leverage their cloud object storage as an efficient and powerful analytics engine.

Newmetrix

Series A in 2017
Newmetrix is a technology company that offers a cloud-based video management platform aimed at minimizing risks on construction job sites through the integration of human and artificial intelligence. The platform leverages machine learning to analyze images and videos from various projects, categorizing them with construction-specific tags. This capability helps clients address challenges related to management, collaboration, search, and analysis of industrial visual content, thereby enhancing safety and operational efficiency in the construction industry.

TriLumina Corp.

Venture Round in 2017
TriLumina delivers industry-leading VCSEL illumination solutions for 3D sensing and LiDAR in automotive, industrial and mobile markets. These patented innovations in VCSEL technology for 3D-sensing and LiDAR enable fast development of tomorrow’s technologies. As the preferred industry platform, TriLumina illumination solutions democratize and advance a range of applications—from AR/VR, 3D-cameras to self-driving cars and beyond.

Intro-Act

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Intro-act matches corporate executives with institutional investors who are likely to buy or sell their stock using artificial intelligence. They offer all users data discovery technologies to efficiently prepare for all types of corporate-investor access events.

Gravyty

Seed Round in 2016
Gravyty is a company that focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of fundraising efforts through its innovative platform. By facilitating personalized outreach and accelerating the qualification of prospects, Gravyty helps organizations deepen relationships with existing donors while also increasing revenue without the need for additional staff. Additionally, the company offers a platform aimed at managing online alumni career communities, which connects students and alumni through their social networks. This functionality enables educational institutions and non-profit organizations to foster engagement, mentoring, and development opportunities among their alumni and supporters, ultimately enhancing community interaction and support.

Promoboxx

Series A in 2016
Promoboxx Inc. operates a brand-to-retailer marketing platform that facilitates collaboration between brands and their independent retailers through customized online campaigns. Established in 2009 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the platform allows brands to select participating retailers, validate their information, and schedule engagement actions such as sharing reminders. Retail partners can customize the national marketing content to better suit their local stores. Promoboxx supports brands in driving traffic to their campaigns while providing retailers with tools and analytics to track engagement levels, campaign views, social shares, and lead counts. With over 85 prominent brands, including The North Face and New Balance, the platform has successfully delivered more than 3 million campaigns across 27,000 retailers, enhancing brand-compliant digital marketing and improving business outcomes.

3D Cloud

Series B in 2016
3D Cloud is a cloud-based platform that focuses on 3D digital asset management and product visualization, particularly for the furniture, kitchen, bath, outdoor, and office sectors. The platform integrates 3D visualization with augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies to facilitate the configuration and design of eCommerce products. This innovative approach allows clients to create customizable high-value products, ultimately enhancing buyer confidence and driving sales. Notable clients include prominent retailers and manufacturers, such as a major US home improvement retailer, Kingfisher plc., Ashley, La-Z-Boy, HNI, and MillerKnoll.

Talla

Venture Round in 2016
Talla, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Brookline, Massachusetts, specializes in developing an AI and automation platform aimed at enhancing customer support services. The company offers a comprehensive IT Service Management (ITSM) solution that automates support workflows, allowing users to efficiently access accurate answers to inquiries while simultaneously boosting customer satisfaction and support team productivity. Talla's platform is designed to manage and prioritize requests, automate responses to frequently asked questions, and provide proactive employee education, all within chat applications. Unlike its competitors, Talla's technology improves over time through machine learning and seamlessly integrates with various tools essential for support teams.

ViralGains

Series A in 2016
ViralGains, Inc. is a video marketing platform that assists advertising agencies and brands in effectively reaching their target audiences. Founded in 2012 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company specializes in distributing and marketing viral video content to enhance consumer engagement. Its platform integrates video into various online destinations, including blogs, social games, and social news, utilizing influencers to amplify reach. Additionally, ViralGains leverages zero-party data through interactive ads and surveys, enabling brands to discover and nurture both new and returning customers. By measuring consumer interactions with video content, the platform allows marketers to connect with audiences through relevant brand stories in preferred contexts.

Commerce Signals

Series A in 2015
Commerce Signals, Inc. is a company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2014, that specializes in the real-time exchange of transactional data. It provides a platform that enables businesses to optimize and monetize their data assets through a marketplace connecting buyers and sellers based on relevance and usage. The company focuses on unlocking merchant acquirer payment data for media measurement while maintaining consumer privacy. To achieve this, Commerce Signals has developed a data-sharing model called Federated Data, which allows for insight sharing among businesses without compromising data control or privacy. Additionally, the company offers cloud-based software that facilitates collaboration and data dissemination, ensuring that private data remains secure and within the client's infrastructure. As of December 2019, Commerce Signals operates as a subsidiary of Verisk Analytics, Inc.

Vivoom

Seed Round in 2015
Vivoom, Inc. operates an online platform that allows users to shoot, enhance, and share videos with effects inspired by movies, music videos, and TV shows. Founded in 2012 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Vivoom’s technology enables users to record live action, apply a variety of effects, and share their creations on social media or save them to their devices. The company serves as a Consumer Activation Platform, helping brands engage their consumers as authentic influencers. Vivoom enhances existing marketing strategies for clients such as Capital One, L’Oreal, and Microsoft, facilitating customer participation in campaigns and fostering direct relationships with consumers. Additionally, it operates as a subsidiary of GenArts, Inc.

Mobee

Series A in 2015
Mobee operates a mobile crowd-sourcing platform that enables retailers and brand manufacturers to gather and analyze offline data related to shopper experiences. Through its mobile app, users are rewarded for providing insights by answering questions about their shopping experiences. This platform allows businesses to collect real-time data and photos, facilitating persona-based alerts and integration with existing workflows. By offering a more efficient and cost-effective alternative to traditional mystery shopping and merchandising services, Mobee helps retailers and brands make informed decisions to enhance customer experience and operational effectiveness.

Wiser Solutions

Series A in 2015
Wiser is the leading provider of actionable data for better decisions. Wiser collects and analyzes online and in-store data with unmatched speed, scale and accuracy. The Wiser platform then blends these insights with advanced workflow software to drive business value for brands and retailers. Using a unique combination of data science and human validation, Wiser offers integrated solutions for every aspect of retail, all in one place.

Reticare

Venture Round in 2015
Reticare is a developer of digitized eye protectors used to absorb the high-energy visible light. Its eye protectors are compatible with smartphones, tablets, and laptops to reduce the effect, associated with overexposure to high energy visible light that enables users to protect their eyes from harmful diseases which may be caused due to excessive harmful rays emitted from phones and laptops.

Gig Wage

Seed Round in 2015
Gig Wage is a fintech payroll company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas. It focuses on providing a financial social safety net for gig workers and independent contractors by offering a scalable platform that facilitates contractor payroll, payments, and compliance. The platform enables businesses to efficiently manage the payment process for any number of contractors while ensuring transparency for gig workers. Additionally, Gig Wage allows independent contractors to track their work, initiate invoices, and receive payments seamlessly. The company has partnered with Green Dot to offer customized banking solutions, including a fee-free debit card, free online bill pay, and access to cash withdrawals at thousands of ATM locations. By addressing the complexities of payments, banking, and tax compliance, Gig Wage aims to simplify financial management for both gig workers and their employers.

ReferralMob

Seed Round in 2015
ReferralMob is a staffing and recruiting company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. It specializes in talent acquisition and career coaching, offering a job-referral network that connects employers with potential hires. The company provides mobile and web-based applications that facilitate the referral process, allowing users to upload their resumes and earn rewards for referring friends and colleagues to job openings. By expanding employee referral programs beyond traditional boundaries, ReferralMob enhances the recruitment process for companies while leveraging social networks for broader outreach.

Deep Information Sciences

Series A in 2015
Our on-demand economy requires lightning speed, adaptability and 24/7 availability, a trifecta that isn’t possible thanks to today’s inherently rigid databases that hit the wall when data tsunamis strike. Deep reimagined MySQL and built the world’s only adaptive database designed for complex, data-intensive physical, virtual and cloud environments. deepSQL, an autonomically self-tuning database, leverages Deep’s breakthrough computer science and machine learning, and uses the familiar MySQL interface. With DBA-less tuning, extreme scalability to hundreds of billions of rows, and performance that’s 50x faster, deepSQL enables applications to scream, operations to be ultra-responsive and businesses to thrive in an always-on world.

FlashNotes

Series B in 2015
Flashnotes provides college students with immediate access to online tutors and student created, course-specific study materials they need to achieve academic success. The marketplace allows college students to buy and sell course-specific notes, study guides, flashcards, and other items to help students study and/or earn money throughout their college years. The Flashnotes Do Better Guarantee ensures a student’s grade will improve or they will receive a full refund. At the same time, Luvo empowers sellers to set their own prices to earning the compensation their expertise and experience should command.

TriLumina Corp.

Series B in 2015
TriLumina delivers industry-leading VCSEL illumination solutions for 3D sensing and LiDAR in automotive, industrial and mobile markets. These patented innovations in VCSEL technology for 3D-sensing and LiDAR enable fast development of tomorrow’s technologies. As the preferred industry platform, TriLumina illumination solutions democratize and advance a range of applications—from AR/VR, 3D-cameras to self-driving cars and beyond.

ArtLifting

Seed Round in 2015
ArtLifting, LLC is a social enterprise based in Boston, Massachusetts, that operates an online art marketplace aimed at empowering homeless and disabled artists by facilitating the sale of their artwork globally. Founded in 2013, ArtLifting connects these artists with corporate clients, enabling them to share their talents and stories. The marketplace offers a variety of products, including prints, original artworks, phone cases, and gift cards. With a diverse roster of artists from across the United States, ArtLifting has partnered with notable corporate clients such as Google, Starbucks, and FedEx, promoting the monetization of their artwork and fostering self-empowerment among disadvantaged individuals.

Origin AI

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Origin AI revolutionizes WiFi usage by transforming signals into WiFi Sensing technology. Harnessing AI, we analyze signal disruptions caused by daily activities to provide valuable insights for ISP, security, and IoT applications. Key features include Motion, Presence, Falls, and Breathing AI engines, each offering industry-leading accuracy. Our competitive advantages include non-line of sight sensing, high accuracy, elimination of wearable devices, and simple plug-and-play deployment. Origin WiFi Sensing runs 100% on the edge, ensuring superior security through end-to-end encryption and efficient software requiring minimal CPU resources. Easily embeddable into most WiFi devices, our solution adheres to industry-leading security protocols. Experience the transformative power of Origin AI and enhance your business with smart, secure WiFi Sensing solutions. WiFi can do more.

Formstack

Venture Round in 2014
Formstack, LLC is a secure workplace productivity platform that provides online form building software designed to streamline data collection and management for various organizations. Founded in 2006 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Formstack enables users to create custom web forms, manage workflows, and collect electronic signatures without the need for coding. The platform offers a range of features, including conditional logic, analytics, payment integrations, and mobile applications, which enhance the efficiency of form-based tasks. It serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, nonprofits, educational institutions, and government agencies, helping to digitize processes and automate workflows. With over 25,000 organizations relying on its services, Formstack is committed to improving productivity and transforming how businesses engage with their data.

Replenish

Seed Round in 2014
Replenish specializes in the production of self-cleaning blenders designed for the preparation of healthy smoothies and snacks. The company offers a range of convenient cups filled with an assortment of fruits, vegetables, seeds, and nuts, all flash-frozen at peak ripeness to maintain their vitamins and nutrients. This innovative approach allows users to enjoy all-natural ingredients at their optimal freshness, making it easier to incorporate healthy eating into daily routines at home or in the office.

TriLumina Corp.

Series A in 2014
TriLumina delivers industry-leading VCSEL illumination solutions for 3D sensing and LiDAR in automotive, industrial and mobile markets. These patented innovations in VCSEL technology for 3D-sensing and LiDAR enable fast development of tomorrow’s technologies. As the preferred industry platform, TriLumina illumination solutions democratize and advance a range of applications—from AR/VR, 3D-cameras to self-driving cars and beyond.

FlashNotes

Series A in 2014
Flashnotes provides college students with immediate access to online tutors and student created, course-specific study materials they need to achieve academic success. The marketplace allows college students to buy and sell course-specific notes, study guides, flashcards, and other items to help students study and/or earn money throughout their college years. The Flashnotes Do Better Guarantee ensures a student’s grade will improve or they will receive a full refund. At the same time, Luvo empowers sellers to set their own prices to earning the compensation their expertise and experience should command.

Newburryport Brewing Company

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Newburyport Brewing Company is a privately held craft brewery dedicated to brewing the highest quality craft beer products.

PureCars Technologies

Series B in 2013
PureCars Technologies is a developer of an automotive business intelligence and marketing automation platform designed for auto dealers and agencies. The company offers a suite of services that includes online value reports and advertising solutions for used cars and trucks, facilitating connections between buyers and sellers. Its omnichannel marketing automation tools enable users to create data-driven advertising campaigns across various platforms such as search, display, video, and social media. By optimizing advertising spending and enhancing campaign management, PureCars Technologies aims to increase efficiency and profitability for automotive businesses.

Sworkit Health

Venture Round in 2013
Sworkit Health is a consumer software-as-a-service company based in Bethesda, Maryland, founded in 2010. The company offers a digital fitness platform that provides personalized and customizable workouts suitable for at-home or on-the-go use, accessible on any device. Sworkit's platform focuses on circuit training that requires no equipment, weights, or machines, making it an inclusive option for individuals seeking to improve their health and well-being. Through its services, Sworkit aims to promote fitness and wellness in a flexible and user-friendly manner.

Freight Farms

Seed Round in 2013
Freight Farms, Inc. specializes in manufacturing hydroponic crop production units using up-cycled shipping containers. Their flagship product, the Leafy Green Machine, is a pre-assembled system that allows for the commercial-scale production of various crops, including herbs, lettuces, and hearty greens, regardless of climate or season. This innovative approach addresses food accessibility in regions where traditional farming is impractical, promoting the establishment of local food economies and sustainable food systems. Freight Farms serves a diverse clientele, including business owners, soil farmers, corporations, educational institutions, municipalities, and non-profits across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company is committed to providing fresh, quality, and affordable food options to enhance food security.

Openbay

Seed Round in 2013
Openbay, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for the automotive care industry. Founded in 2011 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Openbay operates an online marketplace that connects vehicle owners with automotive repair professionals. This platform allows users to find, compare, book, and pay for a wide range of vehicle maintenance and repair services, including air conditioning repairs, battery replacements, brake services, oil changes, and tire replacements, among others. The company collaborates with various service providers, including car dealerships, national chains, independent shops, and mobile mechanics. Openbay has received recognition for its innovative approach to making automotive services more accessible and cost-effective for consumers, attracting venture capital backing and media attention from prominent outlets.

Paydiant

Series C in 2013
Paydiant, Inc. offers a cloud-based white label mobile wallet platform that allows merchants, banks, and partners to integrate mobile payments, loyalty programs, offers, and ATM cash access into their own branded mobile applications. Founded in 2010 and located in Auburndale, Massachusetts, the company enables its clients to deploy secure mobile wallet solutions tailored to their brand without the need for new intermediaries. Paydiant's patented technology supports the development of customized mobile wallet experiences, facilitating a seamless connection between businesses and their customers. As of April 2015, Paydiant operates as a subsidiary of PayPal Holdings.

dondeEsta

Convertible Note in 2013
dondeEsta™ lets families stay connected and safe! Because your family is the most important thing to you, they help you to know where they are. "Imagine the school entrance at 9am. Kids get off the school bus and get into the school. Julia is one of these kids. Her mom wishes she could take her to school and be sure that she arrives there fine. But Julia goes by herself... What if you could be notified when your kid arrives to school or when he leaves? What if they tell you that there is an app that brings you peace of mind by letting you know where your kid is at any time? Yes, this is dondeEsta™ Family." Available for Android & iPhone.

SiteWit

Series A in 2013
SiteWit is a platform for small business owners to market their website on Google, Bing, and Yahoo and generate leads. SiteWit offers Do-It-Yourself (DIY) search engine marketing for SMBs. SiteWit provides a step-by-step setup process to get small businesses live on Google AdWords and Bing ads within minutes. SiteWit fully automates the management and optimization process to drive new customers cost-efficiently. SiteWit’s software allows small businesses to effectively compete with the professionals, without needing search engine marketing experience. SiteWit empowers SMBs to take a DIY approach to PPC marketing at a price that makes sense. SMBs can get started using SiteWit's free website analytics and launch SEM campaigns for $75/year. SiteWit was founded in 2009 with offices in San Francisco and Tampa.

Dashbell

Angel Round in 2013
Dashbell provides independent lodgings with a SaaS platform that allows them to both manage their reservations and availability as well as distribute through their global partners.

3D Cloud

Venture Round in 2013
3D Cloud is a cloud-based platform that focuses on 3D digital asset management and product visualization, particularly for the furniture, kitchen, bath, outdoor, and office sectors. The platform integrates 3D visualization with augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies to facilitate the configuration and design of eCommerce products. This innovative approach allows clients to create customizable high-value products, ultimately enhancing buyer confidence and driving sales. Notable clients include prominent retailers and manufacturers, such as a major US home improvement retailer, Kingfisher plc., Ashley, La-Z-Boy, HNI, and MillerKnoll.

PureCars Technologies

Series A in 2013
PureCars Technologies is a developer of an automotive business intelligence and marketing automation platform designed for auto dealers and agencies. The company offers a suite of services that includes online value reports and advertising solutions for used cars and trucks, facilitating connections between buyers and sellers. Its omnichannel marketing automation tools enable users to create data-driven advertising campaigns across various platforms such as search, display, video, and social media. By optimizing advertising spending and enhancing campaign management, PureCars Technologies aims to increase efficiency and profitability for automotive businesses.

Coherent Path

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Coherent Path Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, specializes in providing advanced analytics solutions for retailers to enhance customer engagement and drive revenue. The company offers a unique platform that applies mathematical concepts from hyperbolic geometry and dynamics to analyze customer behavior and product interactions. This science-driven approach enables retailers to create personalized customer journeys through sophisticated multi-step offers, fostering deeper relationships and increasing brand differentiation. By transforming email marketing into a data-driven channel, Coherent Path empowers clients to optimize their campaigns, improve customer retention, and maximize lifetime value.

Gameface

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Gameface is a leading provider of endurance race photography in the United States, primarily through its MarathonFoto operations. The company specializes in capturing and publishing action photos of athletes participating in various events, including obstacle races, triathlons, running races, cycling events, and youth sports. These photos are offered free of charge, allowing participants to download, save, and share their images on social media, all while featuring Gameface's branding. In addition to its photography services, Gameface publishes the Six Minute Mile newsletter, which focuses on training, nutrition, and gear for endurance athletes. This newsletter has become the fastest-growing publication of its kind in the country, further enhancing the company’s connection with the athletic community and its engagement with brands looking to sponsor digital content.

Promoboxx

Seed Round in 2012
Promoboxx Inc. operates a brand-to-retailer marketing platform that facilitates collaboration between brands and their independent retailers through customized online campaigns. Established in 2009 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the platform allows brands to select participating retailers, validate their information, and schedule engagement actions such as sharing reminders. Retail partners can customize the national marketing content to better suit their local stores. Promoboxx supports brands in driving traffic to their campaigns while providing retailers with tools and analytics to track engagement levels, campaign views, social shares, and lead counts. With over 85 prominent brands, including The North Face and New Balance, the platform has successfully delivered more than 3 million campaigns across 27,000 retailers, enhancing brand-compliant digital marketing and improving business outcomes.

Paydiant

Series B in 2012
Paydiant, Inc. offers a cloud-based white label mobile wallet platform that allows merchants, banks, and partners to integrate mobile payments, loyalty programs, offers, and ATM cash access into their own branded mobile applications. Founded in 2010 and located in Auburndale, Massachusetts, the company enables its clients to deploy secure mobile wallet solutions tailored to their brand without the need for new intermediaries. Paydiant's patented technology supports the development of customized mobile wallet experiences, facilitating a seamless connection between businesses and their customers. As of April 2015, Paydiant operates as a subsidiary of PayPal Holdings.

OwnerIQ

Venture Round in 2012
OwnerIQ, Inc. specializes in online advertising solutions that connect brands and retailers through second-party data. The company aggregates online shopping behaviors from retailers, product brands, and e-commerce platforms to provide targeted advertising opportunities. It offers CoEx, a data management platform that allows retailers to securely transform their data into a digital marketing resource, generating significant ad revenue across various sales channels. For brands, the platform serves as a central hub for retailers to access data necessary for launching co-branded advertising campaigns aimed at increasing sales. Additionally, OwnerIQ assists e-commerce partners in leveraging their data assets to generate advertising revenue or credits. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, OwnerIQ has expanded its presence with offices in major cities across the United States. As of late 2019, the company operates as a subsidiary of Inmar, Inc.

Maple Farm Media

Seed Round in 2012
Maple Farm Media is a platform for businesses targeting locally to track engagement and sales from every digital media channels. Maple Farm Media used cross-channel digital advertising - display, search, mobile, social, email and site to drive traffic into bricks-and-mortar locations. The company builds a detailed media plan for every store location, and optimizes each based on the results that meet the retailer's goals (foot traffic, engagement, loyalty, etc.). The platform is primarily used by franchise systems and franchisees that run multi-channel programs on small local store marketing budgets per store.

OnePIN

Venture Round in 2011
OnePIN delivers social address book solutions that help mobile operators increase revenue and improve customer retention. Its technology transforms mobile phonebooks into social address books, improving customer retention while increasing voice and data revenue for mobile operators. OnePIN's CallerXchange is a person-to-person contact exchange service that connects people and enhances social networks. With one click, using any mobile phone, CallerXchange enables subscribers to leverage their mobile social address books as the hub for their social networking. OnePIN is situated in Boston with offices and customer references around the globe.

3D Cloud

Seed Round in 2011
3D Cloud is a cloud-based platform that focuses on 3D digital asset management and product visualization, particularly for the furniture, kitchen, bath, outdoor, and office sectors. The platform integrates 3D visualization with augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies to facilitate the configuration and design of eCommerce products. This innovative approach allows clients to create customizable high-value products, ultimately enhancing buyer confidence and driving sales. Notable clients include prominent retailers and manufacturers, such as a major US home improvement retailer, Kingfisher plc., Ashley, La-Z-Boy, HNI, and MillerKnoll.

3D Cloud

Seed Round in 2011
3D Cloud is a cloud-based platform that focuses on 3D digital asset management and product visualization, particularly for the furniture, kitchen, bath, outdoor, and office sectors. The platform integrates 3D visualization with augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies to facilitate the configuration and design of eCommerce products. This innovative approach allows clients to create customizable high-value products, ultimately enhancing buyer confidence and driving sales. Notable clients include prominent retailers and manufacturers, such as a major US home improvement retailer, Kingfisher plc., Ashley, La-Z-Boy, HNI, and MillerKnoll.

Vivox

Funding Round in 2011
Vivox, Inc. is a communication technology company based in Natick, Massachusetts, specializing in voice and messaging applications tailored for online gaming and social networking environments. Founded in 2003, Vivox provides an integrated voice platform that allows users to communicate seamlessly while engaging in games or social interactions. Its flagship offerings include C3, which grants control and access for publishers and studios, and Integrated Voice, facilitating real-time communication among players. The company partners with game and social publishers to enhance user engagement through voice services, while also generating revenue through audio advertisements and virtual goods. With over 45 million users across more than 200 countries, Vivox enables the exchange of over three billion voice chat minutes monthly, fostering natural and immersive interactions in digital spaces. Vivox operates as a subsidiary of Unity Technologies, enhancing its reach and capabilities in the gaming industry.

Evolve Cellular

Pre Seed Round in 2011
Evolve Cellular operates as a mobile network provider focused on transforming network access and customization through innovative technologies. The company offers services that support a variety of customizable projects, including private and public LTE CBRS deployments, security solutions, product tracking, healthcare applications, and embedded data services. By enabling operators of infrastructure-based networks and enterprises to create tailored mobile offerings, Evolve Cellular aims to unlock new possibilities in mobile technology and accelerate digital transformation.

Amino Apps

Pre Seed Round in 2011
Amino Apps enables people to discover, develop, and express their interests and passions. Founded in 2011, Amino Apps offer a network of communities allowing its users explore and obsess over the things they're into.

Veloxum

Series A in 2010
Veloxum develops software that tunes servers and client PC's for optimum performance. With it's patent pending software, Veloxum is able to interrogate a computer, evaluate its workload and resources, then tune the various settings to improve performance and remove bottlenecks. Servers can be physical or virtual. If they are virtual, then the application tunes the hypervisor layer as well. In addition, there are application specific modules for popular applications such as: SharePoint, Exchange, SQLserver and Oracle. Overall performance improve by at least 30%, with individual components, such as network utilization, improving by quite a bit more. All adjustments are made 'out-of-band' using the manufacturer supplied ranges. Initial enhancements can be made within the first hour. Tuning an individual server takes approximately 2 minutes.

Delfigo Security

Seed Round in 2010
Delfigo Security specializes in providing information security services that enhance user experience and protect against unauthorized access to enterprise and consumer applications. The company's DSGateway solution is a robust multi-factor authentication platform that employs keystroke and machine identification to establish a Confidence Factor for each user, ensuring appropriate access levels. Built on open standards and web services, the platform facilitates integration and interoperability with existing technologies. It can be deployed either as a Software as a Service (SaaS) or as an on-premise solution, effectively reducing the risks of identity theft and fraud while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Additionally, Delfigo's cloud-based zero-footprint security platform leverages behavioral data to offer flexible authentication solutions, allowing clients to tailor their security measures without being constrained by rigid systems.

Glanola

Pre Seed Round in 2010
Glanola specializes in the development and commercialization of an innovative beverage line cleaning system designed to automate the cleaning of beer lines and other beverage dispensing systems. Founded by Irish entrepreneur Greg Moore, the company has created the first device in the world that effectively and safely cleans beverage lines, ensuring hygiene and efficiency for bar owners and operators. Glanola's patented solution enables non-intrusive cleaning during business hours, allowing for regular maintenance without disrupting service. The products are manufactured to high standards in Ireland and internationally, adhering to CE and ISO 9001 quality certifications. Extensive testing by a leading global brewing company has resulted in Glanola receiving Approved Product Status, affirming its position as a top-tier line cleaning system. With a robust distribution network and established partnerships, Glanola effectively reaches markets worldwide, optimizing both effectiveness and cost of sales.

Speedy Packets

Pre Seed Round in 2010
Speedy Packets, Inc. is a technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2013. It specializes in developing cloud-based software solutions aimed at enhancing TCP performance across various network types, including fiber, cable, DSL, wireless, and satellite. The company's innovative software optimizes internet connections by applying coding to TCP packets, which reduces packet loss and minimizes retransmission requests. This results in significant improvements in end-to-end throughput and overall internet speed. Speedy Packets' technology enables businesses, service providers, and individuals to enjoy seamless online experiences, facilitating activities such as streaming videos, uploading content, and transferring files efficiently.

Horsepower Technologies

Seed Round in 2010
Horsepower Technologies is an animal healthcare and technology company that develops orthotics for horses. Its technology enables horses to move safely and more quickly resume moderate exercise without exacerbating the injury. It is also known as HOSSO. Horsepower Technologies was founded in 2008 and headquartered in Massachusetts, United States.

Banshee

Pre Seed Round in 2010
Banshee Wines produces affordable luxury wines aimed at providing low-priced alcohol options. The company offers a variety of wines characterized by different cuts and levels of clarity, allowing consumers to choose products that meet their preferences for depth, purity, and balance. Banshee's focus on quality at accessible price points positions it as a notable player in the wine industry.

Blueshift Research

Pre Seed Round in 2010
Blueshift Research is a new, fundamental market research approach for investors. They believe our approach supersedes one-dimensional market research tools such as surveys, expert networks, and Web search systems, and They have taken great care to construct our process, using the highest standards of market research ethics and journalistic integrity.

Zooppa

Venture Round in 2010
Zooppa is a creative platform that specializes in generating high-quality video and graphic content for advertising campaigns. It connects marketers and advertisers from leading global brands with an extensive online community of over 450,000 creatives. The process begins with a creative brief that outlines the campaign's mission and target audience. Zooppa members are invited to develop advertisements that meet the specified criteria, competing for cash prizes. The platform supports various forms of content, including unbranded videos, 30-second commercials, animations, print ads, and scripted concepts. Zooppa provides an end-to-end crowdsourcing solution encompassing content creation, moderation, licensing, distribution, and awards fulfillment. Since its inception, the platform has executed more than 300 user-generated advertising campaigns for major brands, utilizing its capabilities for purposes such as social media engagement, consumer insights, and branded promotional content.

HipLogic

Series B in 2009
HipLogic is a private company that specializes in mobile content delivery through its innovative platform designed to enhance user engagement. The platform activates the idle screen of mobile devices, allowing device manufacturers and network operators to offer unique user interface designs. This approach facilitates easy access for end users to various mobile services with minimal effort. HipLogic has established strategic partnerships with premium media and content providers, enriching the consumer experience through a comprehensive and turnkey solution. The company is backed by notable investors, including Benchmark Capital, Bay Partners, and Stage 1 Ventures.

InStream Media, Inc.

Series A in 2009
InStream Media, Inc. is a targeted marketing technology company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, founded in 2007. The company specializes in providing marketing services for brands and retailers, utilizing its SmartConnect software to deliver ads to customers at the point of sale. This software takes into account various factors, such as store location, time of day, and customer purchase behavior. InStream Media offers a range of services, including SmartConnect Receipts, SmartConnect eReceipts, targeted advertising, loyalty programs, and marketing analytics. By partnering with national retailers and Fortune 100 brands, InStream enhances customer engagement and influences sales through real-time, targeted marketing initiatives. The company's clients include notable names such as TimeInc., Kraft, Purina, and Unilever.

Autonet Mobile

Pre Seed Round in 2009
Autonet Mobile is an Internet-based telematics and applications service designed for your vehicle. Founded in 2005 and based on a technology platform designed to maintain wireless connectivity to vehicles in motion, Autonet Mobile has already secured OEM partnerships with several of the world's largest automotive manufacturers.
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