Todd Foreman

Managing Director

Nick Gillette

Associate

Mark Mason

Director

Fredrick Schaufeld

Co-Founder and Managing Director

David Strasser

Managing Director

Past deals in District of Columbia

UrbanStems

Series C in 2024
UrbanStems Inc. is a Washington, D.C.-based company that specializes in on-demand flower delivery services. Founded in 2014, it offers fresh flowers and seasonal stems tailored for various occasions, including handcrafted bouquets for businesses and personal gifts. The company emphasizes a thoughtful gifting experience by providing personalized notes and care instructions with each delivery. UrbanStems also features a subscription service for regular flower deliveries, ensuring convenience for its customers. Its services are available through an online portal and a mobile application, catering to customers in cities such as New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. The company is committed to delivering quality floral arrangements promptly, often within minutes of order placement, and includes free shipping with every delivery.

UrbanStems

Series C in 2021
UrbanStems Inc. is a Washington, D.C.-based company that specializes in on-demand flower delivery services. Founded in 2014, it offers fresh flowers and seasonal stems tailored for various occasions, including handcrafted bouquets for businesses and personal gifts. The company emphasizes a thoughtful gifting experience by providing personalized notes and care instructions with each delivery. UrbanStems also features a subscription service for regular flower deliveries, ensuring convenience for its customers. Its services are available through an online portal and a mobile application, catering to customers in cities such as New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. The company is committed to delivering quality floral arrangements promptly, often within minutes of order placement, and includes free shipping with every delivery.

Cava Group

Series F in 2021
Cava Group, Inc. is a culinary brand that owns and operates a chain of Greek and Mediterranean restaurants, offering a diverse menu that includes salads, dips, spreads, toppings, and dressings. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the company aims to deliver modern and authentic Mediterranean flavors through its fast-casual dining experience and digital platform, allowing customers to enjoy Mediterranean cuisine in both physical locations and online. Cava Group has also formed strategic partnerships with organizations such as the Garden School Foundation and Sow Much Good, enhancing its community engagement and commitment to quality.

UrbanStems

Series B in 2019
UrbanStems Inc. is a Washington, D.C.-based company that specializes in on-demand flower delivery services. Founded in 2014, it offers fresh flowers and seasonal stems tailored for various occasions, including handcrafted bouquets for businesses and personal gifts. The company emphasizes a thoughtful gifting experience by providing personalized notes and care instructions with each delivery. UrbanStems also features a subscription service for regular flower deliveries, ensuring convenience for its customers. Its services are available through an online portal and a mobile application, catering to customers in cities such as New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. The company is committed to delivering quality floral arrangements promptly, often within minutes of order placement, and includes free shipping with every delivery.

Framebridge

Series C in 2018
Framebridge, Inc. specializes in custom framing solutions for art and photographs, offering a streamlined online service that prioritizes customer experience. Founded in 2014 and based in Washington, D.C., the company allows users to select from a curated range of contemporary frame styles, upload images, or send physical items for personalized framing. The expert team at Framebridge handcrafts frames to meet each customer's specifications, ensuring high-quality results. Finished products are shipped directly to consumers, typically arriving within days and ready to hang. Pricing is transparent and based on the size of the framed item, starting at $39 and including free shipping. Framebridge operates manufacturing facilities in Richmond, Kentucky, and Lanham, Maryland, and has attracted investments from notable firms and individuals in the retail and technology sectors.

Framebridge

Series B in 2017
Framebridge, Inc. specializes in custom framing solutions for art and photographs, offering a streamlined online service that prioritizes customer experience. Founded in 2014 and based in Washington, D.C., the company allows users to select from a curated range of contemporary frame styles, upload images, or send physical items for personalized framing. The expert team at Framebridge handcrafts frames to meet each customer's specifications, ensuring high-quality results. Finished products are shipped directly to consumers, typically arriving within days and ready to hang. Pricing is transparent and based on the size of the framed item, starting at $39 and including free shipping. Framebridge operates manufacturing facilities in Richmond, Kentucky, and Lanham, Maryland, and has attracted investments from notable firms and individuals in the retail and technology sectors.

UrbanStems

Series A in 2017
UrbanStems Inc. is a Washington, D.C.-based company that specializes in on-demand flower delivery services. Founded in 2014, it offers fresh flowers and seasonal stems tailored for various occasions, including handcrafted bouquets for businesses and personal gifts. The company emphasizes a thoughtful gifting experience by providing personalized notes and care instructions with each delivery. UrbanStems also features a subscription service for regular flower deliveries, ensuring convenience for its customers. Its services are available through an online portal and a mobile application, catering to customers in cities such as New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. The company is committed to delivering quality floral arrangements promptly, often within minutes of order placement, and includes free shipping with every delivery.

Cava Group

Series C in 2017
Cava Group, Inc. is a culinary brand that owns and operates a chain of Greek and Mediterranean restaurants, offering a diverse menu that includes salads, dips, spreads, toppings, and dressings. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the company aims to deliver modern and authentic Mediterranean flavors through its fast-casual dining experience and digital platform, allowing customers to enjoy Mediterranean cuisine in both physical locations and online. Cava Group has also formed strategic partnerships with organizations such as the Garden School Foundation and Sow Much Good, enhancing its community engagement and commitment to quality.

Optoro

Series D in 2016
Optoro, Inc. operates a robust reverse logistics platform aimed at managing distressed inventory for retailers, manufacturers, and third-party providers. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., with an additional location in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, Optoro specializes in asset recovery solutions, facilitating the remarketing of customer returns, overstock, and refurbished products through various online channels. The company offers a comprehensive returns management system that encompasses the entire returns lifecycle, from initiation to resale, while also providing inventory management services including warehousing, fulfillment, and eco-friendly disposal. By leveraging data analytics and multi-channel marketing, Optoro enables clients to optimize the recovery of returned and excess inventory, thereby minimizing environmental waste and enhancing operational efficiency. The company serves a diverse clientele both in the United States and internationally.

UrbanStems

Series A in 2016
UrbanStems Inc. is a Washington, D.C.-based company that specializes in on-demand flower delivery services. Founded in 2014, it offers fresh flowers and seasonal stems tailored for various occasions, including handcrafted bouquets for businesses and personal gifts. The company emphasizes a thoughtful gifting experience by providing personalized notes and care instructions with each delivery. UrbanStems also features a subscription service for regular flower deliveries, ensuring convenience for its customers. Its services are available through an online portal and a mobile application, catering to customers in cities such as New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. The company is committed to delivering quality floral arrangements promptly, often within minutes of order placement, and includes free shipping with every delivery.

Framebridge

Series A in 2016
Framebridge, Inc. specializes in custom framing solutions for art and photographs, offering a streamlined online service that prioritizes customer experience. Founded in 2014 and based in Washington, D.C., the company allows users to select from a curated range of contemporary frame styles, upload images, or send physical items for personalized framing. The expert team at Framebridge handcrafts frames to meet each customer's specifications, ensuring high-quality results. Finished products are shipped directly to consumers, typically arriving within days and ready to hang. Pricing is transparent and based on the size of the framed item, starting at $39 and including free shipping. Framebridge operates manufacturing facilities in Richmond, Kentucky, and Lanham, Maryland, and has attracted investments from notable firms and individuals in the retail and technology sectors.

Cava Group

Series B in 2015
Cava Group, Inc. is a culinary brand that owns and operates a chain of Greek and Mediterranean restaurants, offering a diverse menu that includes salads, dips, spreads, toppings, and dressings. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the company aims to deliver modern and authentic Mediterranean flavors through its fast-casual dining experience and digital platform, allowing customers to enjoy Mediterranean cuisine in both physical locations and online. Cava Group has also formed strategic partnerships with organizations such as the Garden School Foundation and Sow Much Good, enhancing its community engagement and commitment to quality.

Quad Learning

Debt Financing in 2015
Quad Learning, Inc., operating as American Honors, was founded in 2012 and is based in Washington, D.C. The company focuses on creating more affordable pathways for students seeking to complete their bachelor's degrees at prestigious institutions. It develops a two-year honors program tailored for high-achieving students, offering essential academic support and personalized advising services, including course planning and career exploration. Additionally, Quad Learning collaborates with community colleges to deliver this competitive program, providing marketing strategies, recruitment, selective admissions, and faculty development services. The company also features an online learning platform, enhancing the educational experience for students and facilitating their transition to four-year universities.

Cava Group

Series A in 2015
Cava Group, Inc. is a culinary brand that owns and operates a chain of Greek and Mediterranean restaurants, offering a diverse menu that includes salads, dips, spreads, toppings, and dressings. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the company aims to deliver modern and authentic Mediterranean flavors through its fast-casual dining experience and digital platform, allowing customers to enjoy Mediterranean cuisine in both physical locations and online. Cava Group has also formed strategic partnerships with organizations such as the Garden School Foundation and Sow Much Good, enhancing its community engagement and commitment to quality.

Optoro

Series C in 2014
Optoro, Inc. operates a robust reverse logistics platform aimed at managing distressed inventory for retailers, manufacturers, and third-party providers. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., with an additional location in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, Optoro specializes in asset recovery solutions, facilitating the remarketing of customer returns, overstock, and refurbished products through various online channels. The company offers a comprehensive returns management system that encompasses the entire returns lifecycle, from initiation to resale, while also providing inventory management services including warehousing, fulfillment, and eco-friendly disposal. By leveraging data analytics and multi-channel marketing, Optoro enables clients to optimize the recovery of returned and excess inventory, thereby minimizing environmental waste and enhancing operational efficiency. The company serves a diverse clientele both in the United States and internationally.

Quad Learning

Series B in 2014
Quad Learning, Inc., operating as American Honors, was founded in 2012 and is based in Washington, D.C. The company focuses on creating more affordable pathways for students seeking to complete their bachelor's degrees at prestigious institutions. It develops a two-year honors program tailored for high-achieving students, offering essential academic support and personalized advising services, including course planning and career exploration. Additionally, Quad Learning collaborates with community colleges to deliver this competitive program, providing marketing strategies, recruitment, selective admissions, and faculty development services. The company also features an online learning platform, enhancing the educational experience for students and facilitating their transition to four-year universities.

Optoro

Series B in 2013
Optoro, Inc. operates a robust reverse logistics platform aimed at managing distressed inventory for retailers, manufacturers, and third-party providers. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., with an additional location in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, Optoro specializes in asset recovery solutions, facilitating the remarketing of customer returns, overstock, and refurbished products through various online channels. The company offers a comprehensive returns management system that encompasses the entire returns lifecycle, from initiation to resale, while also providing inventory management services including warehousing, fulfillment, and eco-friendly disposal. By leveraging data analytics and multi-channel marketing, Optoro enables clients to optimize the recovery of returned and excess inventory, thereby minimizing environmental waste and enhancing operational efficiency. The company serves a diverse clientele both in the United States and internationally.
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