Sway Ventures

Sway Ventures is a California-based venture capital firm founded in 2016 that focuses on investing in early to mid-stage technology companies across various sectors, including finance, real estate, retail, supply chain, information technology, cybersecurity, and logistics. Headquartered in San Francisco, the firm aims to support high-performing teams that are developing innovative technologies and creating new market categories. Sway Ventures provides strategic capital, business development assistance, and guidance for engineered exits, enabling its portfolio companies to achieve their potential and transform their industries.

Giovanni 'Gio' Agostinelli

Partner

Andrew Bair

Founding Partner

Karl Karlsson

General Partner

Domini Kelly

Partner

Ted Li

Venture Partner

Marston Litvinsky

Principal

Vincent Monteparte

Venture Partner

Brian Nugent

Founding General Partner

Patrick O'Neil

Founding Partner

Brennan Reif

Associate

Patrick Rousseau

Operating Partner

Gabriel Turner

Partner

Albert Vazquez-Agusti

Partner

Greg White

Partner, COO and Head of Value Add

Arnaud van der Wyck

Partner, Strategic Capital and Market Development

86 past transactions

Outbuild

Series A in 2024
Outbuild is a developer of web-based construction scheduling and planning software aimed at enhancing project management in the construction industry. The platform facilitates the creation of detailed construction schedules, enabling trade partners to outline their daily and weekly activities while effectively managing resources. By promoting improved coordination among stakeholders throughout all phases of a construction project, Outbuild helps general contractors deliver projects on time and within budget. The software incorporates agile methodologies, allowing clients to plan ahead, assign tasks, and monitor progress with real-time insights, thereby providing a comprehensive overview of project status and areas for improvement.

NobleAI

Series A in 2024
NobleAI is a developer of a science-based artificial intelligence platform focused on enhancing the development of chemical and material products. By leveraging its advanced AI technology, NobleAI enables companies to streamline their materials development strategies, providing actionable insights and reliable predictions. This innovation helps reduce costs and accelerates the creation of new chemicals, materials, and formulations. As a result, businesses can innovate more rapidly and bring higher-performing, environmentally sustainable products to market more efficiently.

Measurabl

Series D in 2023
Measurabl, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that specializes in developing a cloud-based software platform for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data management, primarily focused on the commercial real estate sector. Founded in 2013, Measurabl's platform enables clients to efficiently collect and analyze non-financial data related to utility usage, waste management, and travel. The software facilitates the creation of investment-grade sustainability reports and provides alerts for improvement opportunities, allowing organizations to benchmark their performance and enhance their ESG initiatives. By empowering customers to assess physical climate risk and drive decarbonization, Measurabl supports the pursuit of sustainable finance opportunities and overall optimization of ESG performance.

Slingshot Aerospace

Series A in 2022
Slingshot Aerospace, Inc. is a technology company that develops online tools and platforms to provide geospatial information for the aerospace and defense industries. With its suite of platforms, including Slingshot Earth, Slingshot Orbital, Slingshot Edge, and Slingshot Imagery, the company integrates data streams from various sources, such as satellites, drones, and ground-based sensors, to deliver critical insights that enhance decision-making for its clients. Operating from its headquarters in El Segundo, California, and an additional office in Austin, Texas, Slingshot Aerospace serves a diverse range of sectors, including energy, aerospace, insurance, military, government, engineering services, and emergency management. The company's mission is to empower both government and commercial space organizations by providing simulation and analytics solutions that improve mission success and ensure safe, reliable operations in complex environments.

Tally

Series D in 2022
Tally is a consumer technology company established in 2015, focused on financial automation with a particular emphasis on credit management. The company developed an innovative platform that addresses credit card debt, helping users save money on interest and avoid unnecessary charges. Tally's services include automated tracking of credit card balances and due dates, debt management, late fee protection, and the provision of a line of credit. By simplifying and automating these financial tasks, Tally empowers individuals to manage their finances more effectively, ultimately allowing them to reduce stress related to money and focus on their personal goals.

Zero Grocery

Seed Round in 2022
Zero Grocery Inc. is an online grocery retailer based in Redwood City, California, that specializes in a subscription-based delivery service focused on sustainability. Founded in 2019, the company aims to eliminate single-use plastics from the food supply chain by offering groceries in reusable packaging. This approach not only provides convenience for customers but also promotes a zero-waste lifestyle, aligning with growing consumer demand for environmentally friendly practices in grocery shopping.

AppliedVR

Series B in 2021
AppliedVR, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in virtual reality solutions aimed at enhancing patient experiences in healthcare, particularly for pain and anxiety management. The company’s flagship product, EaseVRx, is a VR-based prescription therapeutic that has received Breakthrough Device Designation from the FDA. By integrating principles of cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness, EaseVRx provides a comprehensive approach to managing chronic pain, addressing biological, psychological, and social factors. This platform allows patients to self-administer treatment at home, offering flexibility and promoting better quality of life. AppliedVR has established strategic partnerships with prominent healthcare institutions, including Cedars-Sinai and Children's Hospital Los Angeles, furthering its mission to empower patients in their pain management journey.

Measurabl

Series C in 2021
Measurabl, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that specializes in developing a cloud-based software platform for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data management, primarily focused on the commercial real estate sector. Founded in 2013, Measurabl's platform enables clients to efficiently collect and analyze non-financial data related to utility usage, waste management, and travel. The software facilitates the creation of investment-grade sustainability reports and provides alerts for improvement opportunities, allowing organizations to benchmark their performance and enhance their ESG initiatives. By empowering customers to assess physical climate risk and drive decarbonization, Measurabl supports the pursuit of sustainable finance opportunities and overall optimization of ESG performance.

Affinity

Series C in 2021
Affinity is a relationship intelligence platform built to expand and evolve the traditional CRM. Affinity instantly surfaces all of your team's data and shows you who is best suited to make the crucial introductions you need to close your next big deal. Using AI and natural language processing, Affinity helps your team curate and grow its network by unlocking introductions to decision makers and auto-populating your pipeline to increase deal flow. -- Leverage your network: Map out your team's relationship graph to most effectively source the next big deal -- VCs, level up your portfolio: Ally with your portfolio companies and discover how you can introduce them to key prospects and help them raise their next round -- Startups, get the intro: Map out your team's relationship graph. Discover the entire rolodex of prospects your investors and advisors are connected to and unearth valuable introductions -- Reduce complexity: Get rid of spreadsheets for contact management and receive instant updates related to your pipeline as your team works -- Effectively manage pipeline: Keep track of meetings, manage follow-ups, and receive instant updates related to your pipeline as your team works It's time to adopt a CRM that makes your job easier and maximizes your team and investor's most valuable asset - their networks. Affinity has raised $13.5MM led by 8VC (Joe Lonsdale: Palantir, Addepar, OpenGov), Sway Ventures, Pear Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Capital & Western Technology Investment.

MacroMeta

Series A in 2021
Macrometa Corporation is an information technology company that offers a geo-distributed data as a service platform tailored for cross-region, multi-cloud, and edge computing applications. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional operations in Sofia, Bulgaria, and Pune, India, Macrometa provides a global data mesh featuring a multi-model data store and a complex event processing engine. Its platform enables developers to build and deploy real-time applications and APIs rapidly, utilizing more than 175 edge data centers worldwide. The serverless cloud infrastructure allows users to cache, process, and serve data efficiently, enhancing performance for data-driven web, mobile, and IoT applications. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Macrometa transforms traditional database queries into functions that operate at the edge, ensuring low latency and high responsiveness for enterprise clients.

AppliedVR

Series A in 2021
AppliedVR, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in virtual reality solutions aimed at enhancing patient experiences in healthcare, particularly for pain and anxiety management. The company’s flagship product, EaseVRx, is a VR-based prescription therapeutic that has received Breakthrough Device Designation from the FDA. By integrating principles of cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness, EaseVRx provides a comprehensive approach to managing chronic pain, addressing biological, psychological, and social factors. This platform allows patients to self-administer treatment at home, offering flexibility and promoting better quality of life. AppliedVR has established strategic partnerships with prominent healthcare institutions, including Cedars-Sinai and Children's Hospital Los Angeles, furthering its mission to empower patients in their pain management journey.

Forma Vision

Seed Round in 2021
Forma Vision is a company that specializes in volumetric video conferencing services, providing a holographic meeting platform designed to enhance remote meeting experiences. Established in 2016 in Seattle, Washington, by Adam Kirk, the platform enables users to engage in face-to-face interactions that are more natural than traditional video conferencing and offer greater convenience than in-person meetings. Forma Vision's technology allows for immersive volumetric video conversations, allowing customers to control their experience and participate in meetings with a sense of presence that traditional methods cannot achieve.

Addepar

Series E in 2020
Addepar, Inc. is a technology company that provides an investment management platform tailored for wealth and asset management firms. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Addepar specializes in data aggregation, reconciliation, investment analysis, and reporting services. The platform supports over 800 firms globally, managing assets exceeding $4 trillion, and serves a diverse clientele, including family offices, financial institutions, and foundations. Addepar’s offerings include onboarding and ongoing support, as well as an open API that allows clients to integrate and develop applications on its platform. Additionally, the company provides access to a marketplace for investment products, particularly in alternative and private markets. With a flexible workforce and several offices in key locations, including New York City and Chicago, Addepar aims to enhance data-driven investment decisions and client outcomes through its comprehensive software solutions.

EVRYTHNG

Venture Round in 2020
EVRYTHNG is a platform that connects consumer products to the Internet, facilitating the management of real-time data throughout the product lifecycle. Founded in 2011 and based in London, the company enables consumer product manufacturers to oversee billions of intelligent identities for their products in the cloud. This connectivity allows brands to provide digital services directly to users, enhance supply chain management with real-time insights, and integrate smart products into a wider ecosystem of applications and services. By leveraging its platform, EVRYTHNG helps companies optimize product performance and engagement with consumers.

MacroMeta

Seed Round in 2020
Macrometa Corporation is an information technology company that offers a geo-distributed data as a service platform tailored for cross-region, multi-cloud, and edge computing applications. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional operations in Sofia, Bulgaria, and Pune, India, Macrometa provides a global data mesh featuring a multi-model data store and a complex event processing engine. Its platform enables developers to build and deploy real-time applications and APIs rapidly, utilizing more than 175 edge data centers worldwide. The serverless cloud infrastructure allows users to cache, process, and serve data efficiently, enhancing performance for data-driven web, mobile, and IoT applications. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Macrometa transforms traditional database queries into functions that operate at the edge, ensuring low latency and high responsiveness for enterprise clients.

Camera IQ

Series A in 2020
Camera IQ Inc. is a company based in Santa Monica, California, that specializes in creating a camera experience management platform designed for digital marketers. Founded in 2013, the company offers a suite of tools that integrate operating system platforms, augmented reality toolkits, and native applications, facilitating the creation, deployment, and measurement of augmented reality content. Camera IQ's technology allows brands to design and implement scalable marketing and advertising experiences specifically for smartphone cameras, enabling them to engage audiences effectively across social media and streaming platforms. By combining experience design with spatial analytics, Camera IQ helps clients craft immersive environments that resonate with customers.

Isima

Seed Round in 2020
Isima Inc. specializes in developing a hyper-converged data platform that offers unified insights for data application builders. Founded in 2016 and based in East Palo Alto, California, the company provides services such as integrating diverse data sources, generating real-time insights, and facilitating production deployment. This enables clients across various industries, including telecommunications, retail, and finance, to enhance their competitive edge and achieve scalable business operations with agility. Isima aims to drive significant advancements in the adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning, responding to frustrations regarding the slow pace of innovation in sectors like healthcare and education. The company's expertise stems from its team members who have previously influenced the implementation of these technologies at major internet firms and hedge funds.

Trials.ai

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Trials.ai operates an innovative online platform that streamlines the management of clinical trials for life science organizations. Founded in 2016 and based in San Diego, California, the platform integrates various functionalities, including electronic data capture (EDC), clinical trial management systems (CTMS), electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePRO), and analytics, into a single system. This comprehensive approach aids researchers in efficiently navigating trial protocols, managing patient eligibility, scheduling visits, and tracking essential events. Leveraging artificial intelligence, Trials.ai's Smart Protocol system enhances trial design by analyzing extensive data from its codified clinical trials database, providing insights that help trial sponsors optimize their protocols for greater speed and success. By addressing the challenges posed by siloed data and inefficient designs, Trials.ai aims to accelerate the delivery of effective treatments to patients, ultimately reducing the high costs and failures associated with clinical trials.

Tipi

Venture Round in 2019
Tipi is a communication tool designed to enhance team interactions and promote inclusiveness within organizations. It facilitates the organization and sharing of ideas, files, and learnings, thereby improving information management and communication among team members. By bridging gaps between employees, Tipi fosters positive workplace relationships and supports a healthy team environment. The tool aims to keep teams better-informed and productive without the need for constant messaging, allowing businesses to achieve greater efficiency in their operations.

Fetch Robotics

Series C in 2019
Fetch Robotics, Inc. is a San Jose, California-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing and manufacturing autonomous mobile robot solutions for the warehousing and intralogistics sectors. The company focuses on creating collaborative autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) that enhance material handling and data collection processes. Its offerings include the Fetch cloud robotics platform, the VirtualConveyor system for material transport, and DataSurvey tools for data collection. Fetch Robotics integrates advanced robotics and software to tailor workflows, enabling commercial and industrial environments to improve warehouse productivity, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Tally

Series C in 2019
Tally is a consumer technology company established in 2015, focused on financial automation with a particular emphasis on credit management. The company developed an innovative platform that addresses credit card debt, helping users save money on interest and avoid unnecessary charges. Tally's services include automated tracking of credit card balances and due dates, debt management, late fee protection, and the provision of a line of credit. By simplifying and automating these financial tasks, Tally empowers individuals to manage their finances more effectively, ultimately allowing them to reduce stress related to money and focus on their personal goals.

Owl.Co

Seed Round in 2019
Owl is an insurance claims monitoring platform designed to assist financial institutions in identifying and managing fraudulent claims. By leveraging connections to trusted data sources, the platform automatically detects ineligible claims and significant losses resulting from malingering or exaggeration. This capability allows institutions to minimize unnecessary claim payments and associated costs, ultimately leading to more informed decision-making. Owl's solution enhances the Know Your Customer (KYC) process by providing accurate insights into clients and their claims. The platform aims to empower highly-regulated institutions to adopt innovative technologies while maintaining the security and integrity of sensitive data.

Slingshot Aerospace

Seed Round in 2019
Slingshot Aerospace, Inc. is a technology company that develops online tools and platforms to provide geospatial information for the aerospace and defense industries. With its suite of platforms, including Slingshot Earth, Slingshot Orbital, Slingshot Edge, and Slingshot Imagery, the company integrates data streams from various sources, such as satellites, drones, and ground-based sensors, to deliver critical insights that enhance decision-making for its clients. Operating from its headquarters in El Segundo, California, and an additional office in Austin, Texas, Slingshot Aerospace serves a diverse range of sectors, including energy, aerospace, insurance, military, government, engineering services, and emergency management. The company's mission is to empower both government and commercial space organizations by providing simulation and analytics solutions that improve mission success and ensure safe, reliable operations in complex environments.

Blue Cedar

Series B in 2019
Blue Cedar is a no-code mobile app security integration platform that focuses on enhancing the security of both business-to-consumer and business-to-enterprise mobile applications. By integrating security directly into the apps, Blue Cedar eliminates the necessity for developers to use container applications, agents, or standalone security solutions, which can disrupt productivity and compromise user privacy. This approach allows organizations to significantly reduce the time and costs associated with securing custom and third-party mobile applications, streamlining the development process while ensuring robust data protection.

Mocana

Series G in 2019
Mocana Corporation is a provider of cybersecurity software solutions focused on protecting Internet of Things (IoT) devices and industrial infrastructure. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company develops an enterprise mobile application security platform that allows organizations to deliver secure mobile applications for both internal and external users. Its product suite includes KeyTone, a secure communications app, and a range of mobile application protection solutions that support essential organizational functions. Mocana also offers device security solutions such as NanoCrypto, NanoSec, NanoSSH, and NanoSSL, designed for embedded device manufacturers and operational technology. The company's IoT Security Platform enhances the security of industrial IoT devices and ensures end-to-end trust in device manufacturing and deployment. By enabling devices to protect themselves against cyber threats, Mocana helps industries like aerospace, defense, healthcare, and utilities minimize breach risks and comply with regulatory standards. Its customer base includes Fortune 50 enterprises, government agencies, and smart device manufacturers.

Affinity

Series B in 2019
Affinity is a relationship intelligence platform built to expand and evolve the traditional CRM. Affinity instantly surfaces all of your team's data and shows you who is best suited to make the crucial introductions you need to close your next big deal. Using AI and natural language processing, Affinity helps your team curate and grow its network by unlocking introductions to decision makers and auto-populating your pipeline to increase deal flow. -- Leverage your network: Map out your team's relationship graph to most effectively source the next big deal -- VCs, level up your portfolio: Ally with your portfolio companies and discover how you can introduce them to key prospects and help them raise their next round -- Startups, get the intro: Map out your team's relationship graph. Discover the entire rolodex of prospects your investors and advisors are connected to and unearth valuable introductions -- Reduce complexity: Get rid of spreadsheets for contact management and receive instant updates related to your pipeline as your team works -- Effectively manage pipeline: Keep track of meetings, manage follow-ups, and receive instant updates related to your pipeline as your team works It's time to adopt a CRM that makes your job easier and maximizes your team and investor's most valuable asset - their networks. Affinity has raised $13.5MM led by 8VC (Joe Lonsdale: Palantir, Addepar, OpenGov), Sway Ventures, Pear Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Capital & Western Technology Investment.

Measurabl

Series B in 2019
Measurabl, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that specializes in developing a cloud-based software platform for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data management, primarily focused on the commercial real estate sector. Founded in 2013, Measurabl's platform enables clients to efficiently collect and analyze non-financial data related to utility usage, waste management, and travel. The software facilitates the creation of investment-grade sustainability reports and provides alerts for improvement opportunities, allowing organizations to benchmark their performance and enhance their ESG initiatives. By empowering customers to assess physical climate risk and drive decarbonization, Measurabl supports the pursuit of sustainable finance opportunities and overall optimization of ESG performance.

Camino

Seed Round in 2018
Camino.ai, founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, develops workflow-based software aimed at enhancing the permitting and development processes for cities and counties. The company partners with government entities and private sector clients to streamline economic development, enabling them to attract new businesses and promote community growth. Its flagship product, Permit Guide, serves as a virtual assistant to guide users through the permit application process. By integrating artificial intelligence into its software, Camino.ai creates an intuitive and efficient experience for both government staff and users, transforming traditional workflows into a digital format that simplifies tasks such as permit applications, plan submissions, and inspection scheduling. The goal is to make these processes as straightforward as booking a flight online, thereby supporting the creation of safe and affordable housing and fostering vibrant communities.

Tally

Series B in 2018
Tally is a consumer technology company established in 2015, focused on financial automation with a particular emphasis on credit management. The company developed an innovative platform that addresses credit card debt, helping users save money on interest and avoid unnecessary charges. Tally's services include automated tracking of credit card balances and due dates, debt management, late fee protection, and the provision of a line of credit. By simplifying and automating these financial tasks, Tally empowers individuals to manage their finances more effectively, ultimately allowing them to reduce stress related to money and focus on their personal goals.

Penrose Studios

Series A in 2018
Penrose Studios, Inc. is a company that specializes in creating and producing virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) experiences for the entertainment industry. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, Penrose collaborates with top storytellers and technologists to develop innovative narratives and redefine the language of real-time cinema in immersive environments. Through its focus on storytelling in emerging technologies, Penrose aims to shape the future of how stories are told and experienced in virtual and augmented reality.

Medcrypt

Seed Round in 2018
MedCrypt Inc. is a cybersecurity company specializing in the protection of medical devices. Founded in 2016 and based in Encinitas, California, MedCrypt provides data security solutions for a wide range of medical devices, including implantable devices like pacemakers and various surgical robots. The company's platform offers data security as a service to medical device original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), enabling them to implement essential security features quickly and efficiently. These features include user authentication, data encryption, and transaction monitoring to detect potential malicious behavior. By integrating security capabilities into medical devices with minimal code, MedCrypt allows engineers to focus on developing innovative clinical functionalities while ensuring the safety and integrity of device operations.

Hub

Venture Round in 2018
Hub is a developer of a digital identity platform that aims to facilitate trustworthy interactions and transactions among users. By leveraging blockchain technology, Hub decentralizes reputation data, securing trust in online environments where people often engage with strangers. The platform incorporates a token system that allows users to vouch for one another's trustworthiness, thereby giving individuals a vested interest in the success of their interactions. This mechanism not only enhances user confidence but also maintains a comprehensive history of interactions on each user's reputation profile. As a result, Hub enables users to unlock greater economic opportunities, command higher premiums for their products and services, and foster cooperative relationships in various online communities and marketplaces.

Measurabl

Series A in 2018
Measurabl, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that specializes in developing a cloud-based software platform for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data management, primarily focused on the commercial real estate sector. Founded in 2013, Measurabl's platform enables clients to efficiently collect and analyze non-financial data related to utility usage, waste management, and travel. The software facilitates the creation of investment-grade sustainability reports and provides alerts for improvement opportunities, allowing organizations to benchmark their performance and enhance their ESG initiatives. By empowering customers to assess physical climate risk and drive decarbonization, Measurabl supports the pursuit of sustainable finance opportunities and overall optimization of ESG performance.

Simudyne

Seed Round in 2018
Simudyne is a simulation technology company that provides financial organizations with advanced tools to enhance decision-making through agent-based modeling, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Founded in 2016 by Justin Lyon, the company has rapidly grown since graduating from the Barclays TechStars program in 2017 and Mastercard Start Path in 2018. Simudyne's platform allows clients, including global banks, regulators, and exchanges, to access and analyze their existing data in real time, enabling them to visualize market instabilities and make informed decisions. The technology combines big data and human intelligence to deliver machine learning-driven simulations, helping financial institutions mitigate risks and reduce losses. With a team of experts, including PhDs with extensive experience in financial services, Simudyne is positioned to drive growth and innovation in the industry.

Slingshot Aerospace

Seed Round in 2017
Slingshot Aerospace, Inc. is a technology company that develops online tools and platforms to provide geospatial information for the aerospace and defense industries. With its suite of platforms, including Slingshot Earth, Slingshot Orbital, Slingshot Edge, and Slingshot Imagery, the company integrates data streams from various sources, such as satellites, drones, and ground-based sensors, to deliver critical insights that enhance decision-making for its clients. Operating from its headquarters in El Segundo, California, and an additional office in Austin, Texas, Slingshot Aerospace serves a diverse range of sectors, including energy, aerospace, insurance, military, government, engineering services, and emergency management. The company's mission is to empower both government and commercial space organizations by providing simulation and analytics solutions that improve mission success and ensure safe, reliable operations in complex environments.

Fetch Robotics

Series B in 2017
Fetch Robotics, Inc. is a San Jose, California-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing and manufacturing autonomous mobile robot solutions for the warehousing and intralogistics sectors. The company focuses on creating collaborative autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) that enhance material handling and data collection processes. Its offerings include the Fetch cloud robotics platform, the VirtualConveyor system for material transport, and DataSurvey tools for data collection. Fetch Robotics integrates advanced robotics and software to tailor workflows, enabling commercial and industrial environments to improve warehouse productivity, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

MacroMeta

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Macrometa Corporation is an information technology company that offers a geo-distributed data as a service platform tailored for cross-region, multi-cloud, and edge computing applications. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional operations in Sofia, Bulgaria, and Pune, India, Macrometa provides a global data mesh featuring a multi-model data store and a complex event processing engine. Its platform enables developers to build and deploy real-time applications and APIs rapidly, utilizing more than 175 edge data centers worldwide. The serverless cloud infrastructure allows users to cache, process, and serve data efficiently, enhancing performance for data-driven web, mobile, and IoT applications. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Macrometa transforms traditional database queries into functions that operate at the edge, ensuring low latency and high responsiveness for enterprise clients.

Avisare

Seed Round in 2017
Avisare is a supplier management platform that connects large corporations with small and mid-sized businesses, facilitating pre-vetting and request for proposal (RFP) opportunities. The platform serves as a centralized database, allowing suppliers to keep their company information updated while streamlining the sourcing process. Additionally, Avisare enhances the experience of finding, bidding, and reporting on government contracts through its cloud-based system. This system supports public and private sector RFx marketing, vendor registration, online certification workflow, and compliance reporting for prime contractors. By bridging the gap between small businesses and potential buyers, Avisare simplifies access to valuable contracting opportunities.

Le Tote

Series C in 2017
Le Tote, Inc. is an online platform that offers women's apparel and accessories for rent in the United States. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides a wide range of clothing items, including dresses, tops, skirts, pants, and various accessories such as jewelry and handbags. Le Tote employs a data-driven approach to retail, utilizing algorithms and a proprietary style and personalization engine to enhance the shopping experience for its customers. The service aims to replicate the offline behavior of swapping and sharing clothes, facilitating a convenient fashion rental experience through its online portal. However, on August 2, 2020, Le Tote, Inc. and its affiliates filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

Noon Home

Series B in 2017
Noon Home, Inc. is a home automation company based in Cupertino, California, specializing in smart lighting solutions. Founded in 2015, the company offers a range of products, including smart switches and lighting controls that can replace traditional switches. Their main offering, the Noon Smart Lighting System, allows users to create customized lighting scenes tailored to various moods and activities, such as dining, cooking, or entertaining. This system operates with existing fixtures, utilizing wireless communication via WiFi and Bluetooth. Additionally, Noon Home provides features like motion detection, vacation mode, and voice control, enhancing both convenience and energy efficiency. As of January 2020, Noon Home operates as a subsidiary of Racepoint Energy LLC.

Camino

Seed Round in 2017
Camino.ai, founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, develops workflow-based software aimed at enhancing the permitting and development processes for cities and counties. The company partners with government entities and private sector clients to streamline economic development, enabling them to attract new businesses and promote community growth. Its flagship product, Permit Guide, serves as a virtual assistant to guide users through the permit application process. By integrating artificial intelligence into its software, Camino.ai creates an intuitive and efficient experience for both government staff and users, transforming traditional workflows into a digital format that simplifies tasks such as permit applications, plan submissions, and inspection scheduling. The goal is to make these processes as straightforward as booking a flight online, thereby supporting the creation of safe and affordable housing and fostering vibrant communities.

Node

Series A in 2017
Node, recently acquired by SugarCRM, fuels Sugar's time-aware CX platform to help businesses by automatically forecasting expected outcomes and highlighting previously unforeseen challenges and opportunities. Extending Sugar’s time-aware CX platform, Node’s AI technology adds the most coveted element of time—the future. The combined solution offers wide-ranging capabilities for sales, marketing, and service teams. Node enables users of business applications to see into the future. Powered by Artificial Intuition™ technology, Node is the first turnkey AI-as-a-service platform focused on powering predictable business outcomes, which enterprises can use to quickly and seamlessly build advanced AI into both customer-facing and internal applications without investing years and millions of dollars on risky AI experiments. Applications powered by Node can deliver predictions that enable users to make smarter connections and decisions about how to engage with customers, employees, investors, and partners. Node was founded by Google's youngest employee, Falon Fatemi, and it's renowned technology team includes the Godfather of Search, Louis Monier who created Alta Vista, and Michael Radovancevich former CTO of Taleo and OpenX. Node is backed by Mark Cuban, NEA, Avalon Ventures, and JetBlue Technology Ventures.

HyTrust

Series E in 2017
HyTrust is a developer of cloud security software focused on automating compliance and enforcing security policies across both private and public cloud environments. Founded by experts in enterprise infrastructure and security, the company addresses the critical security challenges associated with virtualization and cloud adoption. HyTrust's solutions provide a centralized point of control for managing access, policy management, and security configurations within virtual infrastructures. This includes bridging traffic between corporate and management virtual local area networks of hypervisors, along with monitoring and logging communication for enhanced data protection. By enabling organizations to securely expand virtualization to mission-critical applications, HyTrust plays a vital role in mitigating risks of data breaches and catastrophic data center failures. The company has garnered support from leading investors in the next-generation data center space, ensuring a robust foundation for its innovative security solutions.

Affinity

Series A in 2017
Affinity is a relationship intelligence platform built to expand and evolve the traditional CRM. Affinity instantly surfaces all of your team's data and shows you who is best suited to make the crucial introductions you need to close your next big deal. Using AI and natural language processing, Affinity helps your team curate and grow its network by unlocking introductions to decision makers and auto-populating your pipeline to increase deal flow. -- Leverage your network: Map out your team's relationship graph to most effectively source the next big deal -- VCs, level up your portfolio: Ally with your portfolio companies and discover how you can introduce them to key prospects and help them raise their next round -- Startups, get the intro: Map out your team's relationship graph. Discover the entire rolodex of prospects your investors and advisors are connected to and unearth valuable introductions -- Reduce complexity: Get rid of spreadsheets for contact management and receive instant updates related to your pipeline as your team works -- Effectively manage pipeline: Keep track of meetings, manage follow-ups, and receive instant updates related to your pipeline as your team works It's time to adopt a CRM that makes your job easier and maximizes your team and investor's most valuable asset - their networks. Affinity has raised $13.5MM led by 8VC (Joe Lonsdale: Palantir, Addepar, OpenGov), Sway Ventures, Pear Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Capital & Western Technology Investment.

OpenGov

Series C in 2017
OpenGov, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based software solutions tailored for public sector clients, including local governments and state agencies. The company offers a suite of products designed to enhance budgeting, performance management, and transparency in government operations. Key offerings include OpenGov Intelligence, which provides analytics and visualizations to aid decision-making; OpenGov Comparisons, enabling benchmarking against other entities; and cloud-based ERP software to streamline financial management. Additionally, the OpenGov Transparency tool allows the public to access financial data and understand government spending. The company's platform is utilized by finance directors, administrators, and elected officials to improve efficiency and foster engagement through collaboration and transparency. Founded in 2011 and based in Redwood City, California, OpenGov has expanded its presence with offices in major U.S. cities, aiming to empower governments to operate more effectively and accountably.

Mocana

Series F in 2017
Mocana Corporation is a provider of cybersecurity software solutions focused on protecting Internet of Things (IoT) devices and industrial infrastructure. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company develops an enterprise mobile application security platform that allows organizations to deliver secure mobile applications for both internal and external users. Its product suite includes KeyTone, a secure communications app, and a range of mobile application protection solutions that support essential organizational functions. Mocana also offers device security solutions such as NanoCrypto, NanoSec, NanoSSH, and NanoSSL, designed for embedded device manufacturers and operational technology. The company's IoT Security Platform enhances the security of industrial IoT devices and ensures end-to-end trust in device manufacturing and deployment. By enabling devices to protect themselves against cyber threats, Mocana helps industries like aerospace, defense, healthcare, and utilities minimize breach risks and comply with regulatory standards. Its customer base includes Fortune 50 enterprises, government agencies, and smart device manufacturers.

Diamond

Venture Round in 2017
Diamond is a developer of a personal search platform that aims to enhance productivity by providing users with access to various files and emails from multiple sources, such as Google Drive and Dropbox, in one place. The platform leverages personalized search technologies to deliver current and comprehensive information without the need to navigate through different websites or portals. This functionality allows clients to customize, integrate, and manage their data efficiently, thereby facilitating better decision-making and saving time. By streamlining access to essential information, Diamond supports individuals and organizations in achieving high-quality work.

EVRYTHNG

Series B in 2017
EVRYTHNG is a platform that connects consumer products to the Internet, facilitating the management of real-time data throughout the product lifecycle. Founded in 2011 and based in London, the company enables consumer product manufacturers to oversee billions of intelligent identities for their products in the cloud. This connectivity allows brands to provide digital services directly to users, enhance supply chain management with real-time insights, and integrate smart products into a wider ecosystem of applications and services. By leveraging its platform, EVRYTHNG helps companies optimize product performance and engagement with consumers.

Eight Sleep

Series A in 2017
Eight Sleep, Inc. is a sleep technology company based in New York, founded in 2014. It specializes in the manufacturing and sale of smart mattresses that feature advanced temperature control, allowing users to cool or heat each side of the bed according to their preferences. The products are designed to enhance comfort and support optimal rest, health, and daily functioning by tracking heart rate and other health metrics. In addition to smart mattresses, Eight Sleep offers a range of accessories, including sleep trackers, pillows, organic sheets, foundations, waterproof protectors, blue wave glasses, and gravity blankets. The company primarily sells its products online and is recognized for its innovation in the sleep industry, having been named one of the Most Innovative Companies in Consumer Electronics by Fast Company in 2018.

Le Tote

Series C in 2017
Le Tote, Inc. is an online platform that offers women's apparel and accessories for rent in the United States. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides a wide range of clothing items, including dresses, tops, skirts, pants, and various accessories such as jewelry and handbags. Le Tote employs a data-driven approach to retail, utilizing algorithms and a proprietary style and personalization engine to enhance the shopping experience for its customers. The service aims to replicate the offline behavior of swapping and sharing clothes, facilitating a convenient fashion rental experience through its online portal. However, on August 2, 2020, Le Tote, Inc. and its affiliates filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

Split Software

Series A in 2017
Split Software, Inc. is a feature delivery platform that provides solutions to enhance software development for engineering teams. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in Boston and Argentina, the company offers tools for feature release, customer targeting, and experience measurement. Its platform integrates the use of feature flags with data analytics, enabling teams to assess the impact of new features effectively. Split's solutions also support continuous delivery, quality and performance testing, and the migration to microservices, helping organizations like Twilio, Salesforce, and WePay to accelerate development cycles and reduce release risks. The company aims to foster a data-driven culture within engineering, project management, data science, and experimentation teams.

OPĀQ

Series A in 2017
OPAQ is a leading cloud-based networking and security company that offers a secure access service edge (SASE) platform designed to protect distributed networks, including data centers, branch offices, remote users, and IoT devices. The platform delivers zero trust security-as-a-service, utilizing infrastructure optimized for both security and high performance. OPAQ enables organizations to implement and enforce uniform zero trust security policies, monitor network and security performance centrally, generate reports, and manage their security infrastructure from a single cloud console. This comprehensive approach ensures that customers maintain secure access to their systems and data as their networks evolve.

Progressly

Series A in 2016
Progressly, Inc. is a cloud-based operational performance management platform that assists businesses in transforming their operations from paper-based systems to digital solutions. Founded in 2013 and based in Redwood City, California, Progressly offers a comprehensive platform that enables organizations to connect workflows across essential functions, facilitating the discovery, sharing, and creation of best practices for various business challenges. This approach enhances collaboration, increases transparency, and reduces operational costs, ultimately making companies more efficient and secure. Progressly's platform is utilized by prominent brands, including Comcast, Shell, and Valero, to streamline their processes in areas such as human resources, marketing, sales, and finance. As of June 2018, Progressly operates as a subsidiary of Box, Inc.

Blue Cedar

Series A in 2016
Blue Cedar is a no-code mobile app security integration platform that focuses on enhancing the security of both business-to-consumer and business-to-enterprise mobile applications. By integrating security directly into the apps, Blue Cedar eliminates the necessity for developers to use container applications, agents, or standalone security solutions, which can disrupt productivity and compromise user privacy. This approach allows organizations to significantly reduce the time and costs associated with securing custom and third-party mobile applications, streamlining the development process while ensuring robust data protection.

Node

Seed Round in 2016
Node, recently acquired by SugarCRM, fuels Sugar's time-aware CX platform to help businesses by automatically forecasting expected outcomes and highlighting previously unforeseen challenges and opportunities. Extending Sugar’s time-aware CX platform, Node’s AI technology adds the most coveted element of time—the future. The combined solution offers wide-ranging capabilities for sales, marketing, and service teams. Node enables users of business applications to see into the future. Powered by Artificial Intuition™ technology, Node is the first turnkey AI-as-a-service platform focused on powering predictable business outcomes, which enterprises can use to quickly and seamlessly build advanced AI into both customer-facing and internal applications without investing years and millions of dollars on risky AI experiments. Applications powered by Node can deliver predictions that enable users to make smarter connections and decisions about how to engage with customers, employees, investors, and partners. Node was founded by Google's youngest employee, Falon Fatemi, and it's renowned technology team includes the Godfather of Search, Louis Monier who created Alta Vista, and Michael Radovancevich former CTO of Taleo and OpenX. Node is backed by Mark Cuban, NEA, Avalon Ventures, and JetBlue Technology Ventures.

Tally

Series A in 2016
Tally is a consumer technology company established in 2015, focused on financial automation with a particular emphasis on credit management. The company developed an innovative platform that addresses credit card debt, helping users save money on interest and avoid unnecessary charges. Tally's services include automated tracking of credit card balances and due dates, debt management, late fee protection, and the provision of a line of credit. By simplifying and automating these financial tasks, Tally empowers individuals to manage their finances more effectively, ultimately allowing them to reduce stress related to money and focus on their personal goals.

Roam Analytics

Venture Round in 2016
Roam Analytics operates a machine learning platform specifically designed for the healthcare sector, transforming the analysis of patient and provider pathways. Its core offering, the Roam Health Knowledge Graph™, organizes healthcare entities—such as drugs, devices, diseases, and providers—based on meaningful relationships derived from diverse data sources. This structured data ontology allows for the integration of both structured and unstructured data, creating a comprehensive asset that enhances visibility into the healthcare industry. By leveraging this platform, healthcare companies can better analyze language data, leading to improved development, marketing, and outreach across various therapeutic areas. Ultimately, Roam Analytics aims to unlock the value of existing data, enabling healthcare organizations to make more informed decisions and improve overall healthcare outcomes.

Haven

Series A in 2016
Haven, Inc. is a cloud-based logistics platform that specializes in providing trade management software for commodity producers, traders, and their customers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Switzerland, Haven's platform automates and streamlines logistics processes, including procurement, documentation, tracking, and payments. By utilizing advanced technologies such as Automatic Identification System (AIS) for real-time location data, Haven enhances visibility and coordination in global trade, allowing businesses to manage complex international logistics more efficiently. The company aims to improve productivity for its clients by simplifying shipping management and enabling seamless collaboration within the supply chain.

AppliedVR

Seed Round in 2016
AppliedVR, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in virtual reality solutions aimed at enhancing patient experiences in healthcare, particularly for pain and anxiety management. The company’s flagship product, EaseVRx, is a VR-based prescription therapeutic that has received Breakthrough Device Designation from the FDA. By integrating principles of cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness, EaseVRx provides a comprehensive approach to managing chronic pain, addressing biological, psychological, and social factors. This platform allows patients to self-administer treatment at home, offering flexibility and promoting better quality of life. AppliedVR has established strategic partnerships with prominent healthcare institutions, including Cedars-Sinai and Children's Hospital Los Angeles, furthering its mission to empower patients in their pain management journey.

Penrose Studios

Seed Round in 2016
Penrose Studios, Inc. is a company that specializes in creating and producing virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) experiences for the entertainment industry. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, Penrose collaborates with top storytellers and technologists to develop innovative narratives and redefine the language of real-time cinema in immersive environments. Through its focus on storytelling in emerging technologies, Penrose aims to shape the future of how stories are told and experienced in virtual and augmented reality.

LiveAction

Series B in 2016
LiveAction, Inc. is an enterprise software company that specializes in application-aware network performance management and quality-of-service control solutions. Founded in 2008 and based in Palo Alto, California, LiveAction offers its flagship product, LiveNX, which simplifies the monitoring, analysis, and configuration of various network technology areas such as QoS, NetFlow, and WAN management. The company also provides dedicated hardware with its LiveNX Server Appliance, along with solutions for voice and video optimization, application performance troubleshooting, WAN bandwidth management, and cybersecurity. LiveAction serves a diverse range of public and private sector enterprises across industries including government, education, healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing, focusing on enhancing network visibility and control to improve digital experiences.

Le Tote

Series B in 2015
Le Tote, Inc. is an online platform that offers women's apparel and accessories for rent in the United States. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides a wide range of clothing items, including dresses, tops, skirts, pants, and various accessories such as jewelry and handbags. Le Tote employs a data-driven approach to retail, utilizing algorithms and a proprietary style and personalization engine to enhance the shopping experience for its customers. The service aims to replicate the offline behavior of swapping and sharing clothes, facilitating a convenient fashion rental experience through its online portal. However, on August 2, 2020, Le Tote, Inc. and its affiliates filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

OpenGov

Series B in 2015
OpenGov, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based software solutions tailored for public sector clients, including local governments and state agencies. The company offers a suite of products designed to enhance budgeting, performance management, and transparency in government operations. Key offerings include OpenGov Intelligence, which provides analytics and visualizations to aid decision-making; OpenGov Comparisons, enabling benchmarking against other entities; and cloud-based ERP software to streamline financial management. Additionally, the OpenGov Transparency tool allows the public to access financial data and understand government spending. The company's platform is utilized by finance directors, administrators, and elected officials to improve efficiency and foster engagement through collaboration and transparency. Founded in 2011 and based in Redwood City, California, OpenGov has expanded its presence with offices in major U.S. cities, aiming to empower governments to operate more effectively and accountably.

Presdo

Seed Round in 2015
Presdo, Inc. is a technology company specializing in mobile applications designed for event management and networking. Founded in 2009 and based in Mountain View, California, Presdo develops tools that allow users to manage event agendas, access attendee directories, and facilitate secure messaging and one-on-one meeting scheduling. Its platform enhances the event experience by providing features such as interactive maps, activity planners, and real-time analytics, allowing participants, sponsors, and exhibitors to connect and engage effectively. By offering a comprehensive event guide and collaboration tools, Presdo aims to improve networking opportunities at conferences and trade shows, making it easier for attendees to arrange face-to-face meetings and interact with one another.

Mocana

Series E in 2015
Mocana Corporation is a provider of cybersecurity software solutions focused on protecting Internet of Things (IoT) devices and industrial infrastructure. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company develops an enterprise mobile application security platform that allows organizations to deliver secure mobile applications for both internal and external users. Its product suite includes KeyTone, a secure communications app, and a range of mobile application protection solutions that support essential organizational functions. Mocana also offers device security solutions such as NanoCrypto, NanoSec, NanoSSH, and NanoSSL, designed for embedded device manufacturers and operational technology. The company's IoT Security Platform enhances the security of industrial IoT devices and ensures end-to-end trust in device manufacturing and deployment. By enabling devices to protect themselves against cyber threats, Mocana helps industries like aerospace, defense, healthcare, and utilities minimize breach risks and comply with regulatory standards. Its customer base includes Fortune 50 enterprises, government agencies, and smart device manufacturers.

Zealot Networks

Series A in 2015
Zealot Networks is a digital-first media company that focuses on empowering creators and entrepreneurs by offering a comprehensive suite of production, distribution, and business services. The company aims to bridge the gap between traditional and emerging digital media platforms by fostering collaborations among influencers, producers, publishers, and brands. Through strategic acquisitions, partnerships, and joint ventures with innovative companies, Zealot Networks seeks to enhance the creation, distribution, and monetization of content, thereby enabling deeper connections between creators and their audiences based on shared values and passions.

FanBread

Seed Round in 2015
FanBread is a technology company that transforms the way media brands are developed by offering solutions for content creation, distribution, and monetization. Founded in 2014 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company leverages data and predictive analytics to connect emerging media brands with suitable freelance content creators. This platform streamlines collaboration, enabling the production of high-quality original content tailored to specific audience needs. Through its innovative approach, FanBread aims to enhance the efficiency of media brand management in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Bat Blue Networks

Venture Round in 2015
In 2000 Babak Pasdar introduced a first-of-its-kind service called, “Security Anywhere”. Security Anywhere was a proxy in-the-cloud solution that allowed organizations to implement a consistent security policy for user browsing regardless of their location. All of this was before the term “cloud” was coined, but it delivered on-demand scalability, visibility, control and measurable savings. With over 15,000 users, Security Anywhere was effective and successful, but more importantly, it served as a proving ground for Bat Blue’s next generation of security solutions which would eliminate reliance on proxy technologies which are limited, complex, finicky and don’t scale. It also drove home the importance of the proper formulations for latency and throughput to achieve the instantaneous and transparent experience users demand. With this experience, Pasdar and the Bat Blue team architected the Cloud/Sec platform that is fast, intelligent, secure and ubiquitous. Bat Blue offers a platform that delivers security and availability as a versatile, agile and integrated service offering. Without the proper delivery platform, an Internet-based application or service may be ubiquitous, but it will not be useable.

HyTrust

Series D in 2015
HyTrust is a developer of cloud security software focused on automating compliance and enforcing security policies across both private and public cloud environments. Founded by experts in enterprise infrastructure and security, the company addresses the critical security challenges associated with virtualization and cloud adoption. HyTrust's solutions provide a centralized point of control for managing access, policy management, and security configurations within virtual infrastructures. This includes bridging traffic between corporate and management virtual local area networks of hypervisors, along with monitoring and logging communication for enhanced data protection. By enabling organizations to securely expand virtualization to mission-critical applications, HyTrust plays a vital role in mitigating risks of data breaches and catastrophic data center failures. The company has garnered support from leading investors in the next-generation data center space, ensuring a robust foundation for its innovative security solutions.

Zanbato

Series B in 2015
Zanbato, Inc., founded in 2010 and based in Mountain View, California, operates as a private securities crossing network that offers software solutions for private placement professionals. The company develops an integrated technology platform that enhances the private placement process by centralizing access, improving analytics, and streamlining workflows. Its platform supports real-time communication with market operators, participant vetting, and order verification while ensuring the privacy of orders and identities. Zanbato serves a diverse clientele, including broker-dealers, fund managers, wealth managers, institutional investors, and government entities. By facilitating market data, counter-party verification, and order execution, Zanbato aims to create an efficient private market that allocates capital effectively to innovative ideas and emerging talent.

Surf Air

Convertible Note in 2015
Surf Air Inc. operates a private air travel club that offers an All-You-Can-Fly membership model for frequent regional travelers, including entrepreneurs and leisure clients. Founded in 2011 and based in Hawthorne, California, the company provides private charter services with a fleet of Pilatus PC-12 aircraft configured for executive travel. Surf Air connects members to various destinations in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles Metro Area, Santa Barbara, and Truckee Lake Tahoe, with plans for additional locations. Membership options include Individual, Friends & Family, Group, and Business memberships, allowing flexibility and convenience for users. The service aims to deliver a sophisticated and hassle-free air travel experience that saves both time and money.

Uber

Series E in 2015
Uber is a technology company that revolutionizes transportation by connecting riders with drivers through its mobile application. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in the United States, Uber operates in over 300 cities globally, making urban travel more accessible. The platform allows users to submit trip requests, which are efficiently routed to available drivers, thus enhancing the convenience of transportation. In addition to its core ridesharing services, Uber is also investing in advanced technologies, including autonomous vehicles through its subsidiary, Uber Advanced Technologies Group. This division aims to develop safe and reliable self-driving transportation solutions. Furthermore, Uber Elevate is working to establish the framework for aerial ridesharing, collaborating with various stakeholders to envision the future of air travel. Through these initiatives, Uber continues to expand its service offerings and redefine mobility in urban environments.

Le Tote

Series A in 2015
Le Tote, Inc. is an online platform that offers women's apparel and accessories for rent in the United States. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides a wide range of clothing items, including dresses, tops, skirts, pants, and various accessories such as jewelry and handbags. Le Tote employs a data-driven approach to retail, utilizing algorithms and a proprietary style and personalization engine to enhance the shopping experience for its customers. The service aims to replicate the offline behavior of swapping and sharing clothes, facilitating a convenient fashion rental experience through its online portal. However, on August 2, 2020, Le Tote, Inc. and its affiliates filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

3Discovered

Series A in 2014
3Discovered is a Seattle-based startup that offers a cloud-based platform for commercial-grade 3D printable designs and products. The platform serves as a marketplace that connects design owners, 3D printing service providers, and customers, facilitating transactions that protect intellectual property. It includes features such as rights management, design authentication, and automated pricing tools, enhancing the efficiency of the exchange process. By providing robust search and transaction functionalities, 3Discovered aims to accelerate the adoption of 3D printing technology among both consumers and businesses. The company is a collaboration between Liberty Investment Ventures and Ocean Tomo, focusing on creating a comprehensive ecosystem for 3D printed products.

LiveAction

Series A in 2014
LiveAction, Inc. is an enterprise software company that specializes in application-aware network performance management and quality-of-service control solutions. Founded in 2008 and based in Palo Alto, California, LiveAction offers its flagship product, LiveNX, which simplifies the monitoring, analysis, and configuration of various network technology areas such as QoS, NetFlow, and WAN management. The company also provides dedicated hardware with its LiveNX Server Appliance, along with solutions for voice and video optimization, application performance troubleshooting, WAN bandwidth management, and cybersecurity. LiveAction serves a diverse range of public and private sector enterprises across industries including government, education, healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing, focusing on enhancing network visibility and control to improve digital experiences.

Booshaka

Convertible Note in 2014
Booshaka Inc. operates a word-of-mouth marketing platform designed for the social web, primarily assisting Facebook marketers in understanding and engaging with their audiences. Founded in 2010 and based in Redwood City, California, Booshaka offers tools that allow businesses to collect and analyze data on customer interactions across various channels, including social media, email, and mobile applications. The platform enables marketers to identify engaged fans, track trending content and keywords, and recognize and reward communities, ultimately enhancing consumer engagement and boosting revenue. In November 2015, Booshaka became a subsidiary of Sprinklr Inc.

Surf Air

Series B in 2014
Surf Air Inc. operates a private air travel club that offers an All-You-Can-Fly membership model for frequent regional travelers, including entrepreneurs and leisure clients. Founded in 2011 and based in Hawthorne, California, the company provides private charter services with a fleet of Pilatus PC-12 aircraft configured for executive travel. Surf Air connects members to various destinations in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles Metro Area, Santa Barbara, and Truckee Lake Tahoe, with plans for additional locations. Membership options include Individual, Friends & Family, Group, and Business memberships, allowing flexibility and convenience for users. The service aims to deliver a sophisticated and hassle-free air travel experience that saves both time and money.

OpenGov

Series B in 2014
OpenGov, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based software solutions tailored for public sector clients, including local governments and state agencies. The company offers a suite of products designed to enhance budgeting, performance management, and transparency in government operations. Key offerings include OpenGov Intelligence, which provides analytics and visualizations to aid decision-making; OpenGov Comparisons, enabling benchmarking against other entities; and cloud-based ERP software to streamline financial management. Additionally, the OpenGov Transparency tool allows the public to access financial data and understand government spending. The company's platform is utilized by finance directors, administrators, and elected officials to improve efficiency and foster engagement through collaboration and transparency. Founded in 2011 and based in Redwood City, California, OpenGov has expanded its presence with offices in major U.S. cities, aiming to empower governments to operate more effectively and accountably.

Addepar

Series C in 2014
Addepar, Inc. is a technology company that provides an investment management platform tailored for wealth and asset management firms. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Addepar specializes in data aggregation, reconciliation, investment analysis, and reporting services. The platform supports over 800 firms globally, managing assets exceeding $4 trillion, and serves a diverse clientele, including family offices, financial institutions, and foundations. Addepar’s offerings include onboarding and ongoing support, as well as an open API that allows clients to integrate and develop applications on its platform. Additionally, the company provides access to a marketplace for investment products, particularly in alternative and private markets. With a flexible workforce and several offices in key locations, including New York City and Chicago, Addepar aims to enhance data-driven investment decisions and client outcomes through its comprehensive software solutions.

Delectable

Seed Round in 2014
Delectable is a company focused on transforming the wine experience through innovative technology. Comprised of a diverse team of technologists, designers, winemakers, and artists, Delectable addresses the complexities of wine appreciation by creating a user-friendly platform. This platform allows consumers to easily scan wine labels with their smartphones, instantly accessing reviews and tasting notes contributed by a community of wine enthusiasts. By providing expert recommendations and facilitating the discovery of quality wines, Delectable aims to make the journey of understanding and enjoying wine accessible for everyone.

RelateIQ

Series C in 2014
RelateIQ, now known as SalesforceIQ, is a provider of a professional relationship management platform designed to enhance customer relationship management. The platform automatically captures communication data from various sources, including email, phone calls, calendars, and social networks, allowing users to manage and analyze their interactions with sales prospects effectively. By leveraging advanced data science capabilities, RelateIQ delivers valuable insights that help users close deals more efficiently. The platform is accessible across multiple devices, including mobile applications and browser extensions, facilitating collaboration among teams. Ultimately, RelateIQ aims to drive revenue growth while streamlining workflows, making the sales process more efficient and less burdensome for its users.

Thinaire

Angel Round in 2014
Thinaire is a leader in proximity engagement, focusing on enhancing marketing strategies through innovative mobile experiences. The company offers a cloud-based platform that enables brands to plan, manage, and monitor proximity marketing campaigns effectively. Thinaire’s Engagement Network consists of various apps utilizing its SDK, reaching millions of users and facilitating immersive marketing interactions. A key feature of Thinaire's offerings is its patented contextual targeting solution, which ensures that users receive the most relevant experiences based on their location and timing. Additionally, the Thinaire Native Experience Engine integrates advertising seamlessly into app experiences, fostering higher consumer engagement. The latest product, the Thinaire Video Solution, allows marketers to launch mobile native content from Digital Out Of Home displays, creating a new model for engaging consumers with dynamic content tied to their surroundings. Through these solutions, Thinaire connects brands with their customers in meaningful ways, optimizing the marketing process for both parties.

Mogreet

Venture Round in 2012
Mogreet, founded in 2006 and acquired by Payvia in 2013, is a leading text message marketing platform that specializes in delivering branded rich media to mobile devices through MMS. Based in Venice, California, Mogreet provides services to various sectors including entertainment, media, retail, consumer products, healthcare, and real estate, enabling them to reach a global audience of 2 billion consumers across over 175 countries. The company developed Mogreet Express, a self-service MMS messaging platform designed for small businesses to enhance customer engagement through multimedia messages. Additionally, Mogreet offers APIs that allow developers to integrate SMS and MMS messaging capabilities into their applications, facilitating the delivery of high-quality video, images, and audio. Originally starting as a mobile greetings service, Mogreet has evolved into a comprehensive mobile messaging platform that supports a range of media formats, making it a key player in mobile marketing solutions.

Backplane

Series A in 2012
Backplane is a platform that allows like-minded people to connect across their shared interests. Our first community was around Lady Gaga's LittleMonsters.com, and is almost a million strong. They believe that consumers and brands want more meaningful ways to connect and engage with each other online. they are partnering with the world's best brands to create authentic community.

Addepar

Series B in 2011
Addepar, Inc. is a technology company that provides an investment management platform tailored for wealth and asset management firms. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Addepar specializes in data aggregation, reconciliation, investment analysis, and reporting services. The platform supports over 800 firms globally, managing assets exceeding $4 trillion, and serves a diverse clientele, including family offices, financial institutions, and foundations. Addepar’s offerings include onboarding and ongoing support, as well as an open API that allows clients to integrate and develop applications on its platform. Additionally, the company provides access to a marketplace for investment products, particularly in alternative and private markets. With a flexible workforce and several offices in key locations, including New York City and Chicago, Addepar aims to enhance data-driven investment decisions and client outcomes through its comprehensive software solutions.

Secro

Secro is an early-stage startup focused on developing a supply chain platform that aims to enhance global trade by addressing issues of fraud, inefficiencies, and exploitation. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Secro offers a cloud-based solution that allows organizations to securely collaborate on various functions essential for managing complex cross-border transactions. The platform features end-to-end paperless workflows, including e-bills of lading and tools for contract negotiation and execution. Additionally, it employs advanced technology to vet customers, safeguard data, and detect suspicious behavior, ensuring confidentiality throughout the process. By facilitating more equitable trade practices, Secro seeks to create opportunities for underprivileged communities affected by globalization.
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