Ketos
Private Equity Round in 2024
Ketos, Inc., operating as Ketos7 Inc., specializes in providing innovative hardware and software analytics solutions for water management. Founded in 2015 and based in Milpitas, California, the company offers a vertically integrated water intelligence platform that includes industrial-grade hardware, an IoT communication framework, and a comprehensive software platform. Ketos focuses on real-time monitoring and analysis of water systems, enabling clients to measure and manage key water quality parameters such as pH, dissolved solids, hardness, turbidity, and salinity. Its technology is designed for a variety of applications, including agricultural, industrial, and municipal settings, and aims to enhance water efficiency and quality. By leveraging automated reporting and predictive analytics, Ketos provides actionable insights that help organizations address critical water management challenges effectively.
Floreo Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Washington D.C., develops a virtual reality learning app designed to teach social and communication skills to individuals with autism spectrum disorder, as well as those with ADHD and anxiety. The platform allows supervising adults to monitor and guide activities, making it a valuable tool for therapy clinics and school districts. Floreo is used by over 100 therapy clinic businesses and school districts, and has partnered with Meta to expand its reach in public schools.
Threater is a cybersecurity platform focused on active network defense, designed to automate the discovery, enforcement, and analysis of cyber threats on a large scale. The company provides a diverse array of solutions that proactively and automatically protect organizations from cyber risks. Its patented technology effectively blocks all known threats, enhancing the performance of the existing cybersecurity infrastructure. Threater aims to streamline cybersecurity processes, allowing organizations to maintain a robust defense against evolving threats.
Rhumbix
Venture Round in 2021
Rhumbix, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a mobile platform aimed at enhancing construction field supervision. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, Rhumbix provides tools that ensure construction crews have access to necessary materials, equipment, and approved plans for their daily tasks. The platform facilitates real-time data capture from the field, allowing for efficient information flow to project managers. This capability enables data-driven insights that improve site safety and labor productivity. Additionally, the software streamlines field reporting, centralizes approvals, and connects various construction software systems, ultimately empowering foremen and work crews with performance feedback and aiding clients in achieving greater efficiency and profitability in their operations.
Humatics develops microlocation technology and a Spatial Intelligence Platform that enables precise locating, navigation and collaboration for people and machines. Using simple radio-frequency technology, a Humatics system can track multiple moving transponder targets at ranges up to thirty meters with centimeter to millimeter precision, at a fraction of the cost of traditional systems. The platform networks multiple units to provide broad, ultra-precise positioning coverage from single work cells to large facilities, and its extensible architecture with APIs supports an ecosystem of position-based products and services. The company combines proprietary software and hardware, on-board sensors, and advanced algorithms to connect the physical and digital worlds, aiming to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity across sectors such as manufacturing and logistics. Humatics was founded in 2015 by MIT professor David Mindell and Gary Cohen and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Stardog is a privately held company based in Arlington, Virginia, specializing in an Enterprise Knowledge Graph platform that enables organizations to unify their data for improved decision-making. The platform integrates graph databases with an artificial intelligence-based knowledge toolkit to tackle complex data unification challenges at an infrastructure level. This allows clients, including industry leaders such as Bosch, Ericsson, BNY Mellon, NASA, and the NIH, to create a flexible data layer that supports various applications. Recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2020, Stardog is committed to transforming data into actionable knowledge that drives effective digital transformations.
Rhumbix, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a mobile platform aimed at enhancing construction field supervision. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, Rhumbix provides tools that ensure construction crews have access to necessary materials, equipment, and approved plans for their daily tasks. The platform facilitates real-time data capture from the field, allowing for efficient information flow to project managers. This capability enables data-driven insights that improve site safety and labor productivity. Additionally, the software streamlines field reporting, centralizes approvals, and connects various construction software systems, ultimately empowering foremen and work crews with performance feedback and aiding clients in achieving greater efficiency and profitability in their operations.
Aperia Technologies
Series C in 2019
Aperia Technologies, Inc. is a company that specializes in automatic tire inflation devices aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicles. Its flagship product, the Halo Tire Inflator, is a self-powered, bolt-on device that utilizes the rotational motion of a wheel to maintain optimal tire pressure by compensating for minor leaks and pressure changes due to temperature fluctuations. This technology is particularly beneficial for a variety of fleet vehicles, including buses, box trucks, tractors, trailers, and refuse vehicles. By ensuring proper tire inflation, Aperia Technologies helps fleet operators reduce fuel costs, decrease environmental pollution, and improve overall road safety. Founded in 2010, the company is headquartered in Burlingame, California, and distributes its products through a network of dealers across the United States.
Viral Launch
Series A in 2019
Viral Launch, Inc. is a software and services platform that empowers brands to successfully launch and grow their presence in the Amazon marketplace. Founded in 2014 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, the company offers a comprehensive suite of tools and resources tailored for both private-label and major brands. Viral Launch enables users to identify promising product ideas, analyze sales trends, and gain insights into competitors, allowing them to make informed business decisions. The platform's proprietary ARCS algorithm provides dynamic and accurate data, supporting sellers in optimizing their listings, managing PPC campaigns, and enhancing customer reviews. Additionally, Viral Launch offers creative and consulting services to further assist entrepreneurs in navigating the complexities of online retail, making it a valuable partner for those looking to thrive in the competitive e-commerce landscape.
Threater is a cybersecurity platform focused on active network defense, designed to automate the discovery, enforcement, and analysis of cyber threats on a large scale. The company provides a diverse array of solutions that proactively and automatically protect organizations from cyber risks. Its patented technology effectively blocks all known threats, enhancing the performance of the existing cybersecurity infrastructure. Threater aims to streamline cybersecurity processes, allowing organizations to maintain a robust defense against evolving threats.
Humatics develops microlocation technology and a Spatial Intelligence Platform that enables precise locating, navigation and collaboration for people and machines. Using simple radio-frequency technology, a Humatics system can track multiple moving transponder targets at ranges up to thirty meters with centimeter to millimeter precision, at a fraction of the cost of traditional systems. The platform networks multiple units to provide broad, ultra-precise positioning coverage from single work cells to large facilities, and its extensible architecture with APIs supports an ecosystem of position-based products and services. The company combines proprietary software and hardware, on-board sensors, and advanced algorithms to connect the physical and digital worlds, aiming to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity across sectors such as manufacturing and logistics. Humatics was founded in 2015 by MIT professor David Mindell and Gary Cohen and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
SupplyShift
Series A in 2018
SupplyShift Inc. is a provider of a SaaS-based platform focused on supply chain management, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Cruz, California. The platform is designed to help businesses build and execute strategic supply chain programs that enhance transparency, responsibility, and resilience. SupplyShift offers a comprehensive suite of tools that includes smart assessments, dashboards, analytical tools, benchmarking, and supplier improvement features, allowing clients to engage suppliers at all tiers effectively. The platform serves various industries, including high tech and electronics, food and beverage, retail, and apparel, facilitating collaboration and data exchange among tens of thousands of companies across 133 countries. By transforming supplier data into actionable insights, SupplyShift aims to improve risk resilience and promote sustainable business practices within supply chains.
Stardog is a privately held company based in Arlington, Virginia, specializing in an Enterprise Knowledge Graph platform that enables organizations to unify their data for improved decision-making. The platform integrates graph databases with an artificial intelligence-based knowledge toolkit to tackle complex data unification challenges at an infrastructure level. This allows clients, including industry leaders such as Bosch, Ericsson, BNY Mellon, NASA, and the NIH, to create a flexible data layer that supports various applications. Recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2020, Stardog is committed to transforming data into actionable knowledge that drives effective digital transformations.
SupplyShift
Seed Round in 2017
SupplyShift Inc. is a provider of a SaaS-based platform focused on supply chain management, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Cruz, California. The platform is designed to help businesses build and execute strategic supply chain programs that enhance transparency, responsibility, and resilience. SupplyShift offers a comprehensive suite of tools that includes smart assessments, dashboards, analytical tools, benchmarking, and supplier improvement features, allowing clients to engage suppliers at all tiers effectively. The platform serves various industries, including high tech and electronics, food and beverage, retail, and apparel, facilitating collaboration and data exchange among tens of thousands of companies across 133 countries. By transforming supplier data into actionable insights, SupplyShift aims to improve risk resilience and promote sustainable business practices within supply chains.
Eponym, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company specializing in the design, manufacture, and distribution of custom-designed prescription eyewear and sunglasses. Founded in 2010, Eponym leverages its innovative approach to address inefficiencies in the eyewear industry, allowing it to offer products at significantly lower prices compared to traditional retail. Initially focused on direct-to-consumer sales, the company has expanded its distribution channels to include a robust online presence, retail shop-in-shops, and collaborations with fashion brands to create immersive eyewear experiences. Eponym is committed to sustainable growth, maintaining a loyal customer base and generating consistent revenue.
Agerpoint
Series B in 2016
Agerpoint is a geospatial intelligence and data engineering company that builds a precision farming insights platform. It combines artificial intelligence, high‑performance computing, computer vision and advanced analytics to fuse data from mobile devices, ground vehicles, autonomous robots, drones, satellites, and human observations into a highly precise, quantifiable digital record of natural environments. The platform delivers actionable information on crop yields, disease detection, carbon sequestration, and biodiversity, and provides comprehensive GIS‑based asset inventories for growers, researchers, forestry managers, and government agencies. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, Agerpoint’s mission is to improve quality of life and mitigate climate change by transforming how people understand and manage plants, crops, forests, and vegetation in built environments.
Trulioo is a global leader in identity verification, offering an electronic platform that enables businesses to instantly verify identities, documents, and corporate credentials online. The company's services facilitate compliance with cross-border anti-money laundering and know-your-customer regulations by assessing the risks associated with digital identities. Trulioo combines traditional methods of identity confirmation with social networking technologies to provide a robust solution for verifying identities in the online environment. Through its digital identity network, Trulioo helps businesses mitigate risks while ensuring secure transactions and accurate identity verification.
Agerpoint
Series A in 2015
Agerpoint is a geospatial intelligence and data engineering company that builds a precision farming insights platform. It combines artificial intelligence, high‑performance computing, computer vision and advanced analytics to fuse data from mobile devices, ground vehicles, autonomous robots, drones, satellites, and human observations into a highly precise, quantifiable digital record of natural environments. The platform delivers actionable information on crop yields, disease detection, carbon sequestration, and biodiversity, and provides comprehensive GIS‑based asset inventories for growers, researchers, forestry managers, and government agencies. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, Agerpoint’s mission is to improve quality of life and mitigate climate change by transforming how people understand and manage plants, crops, forests, and vegetation in built environments.
GameChanger Media
Series B in 2014
GameChanger Media, Inc. is a software developer that provides a platform for amateur sports teams to collect, manage, and share real-time information. The company offers a mobile application and website that enable scorekeeping, statistics tracking, and team management, catering to coaches, players, and parents. The platform also features live game updates and recap stories, enhancing the experience for families, fans, and scouts. GameChanger focuses primarily on youth, high school, and college baseball and softball teams, allowing coaches and scorekeepers to utilize its tools free of charge, while monetizing through premium content purchased by parents and fans. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, GameChanger Media was originally known as Fungo Media, Inc. before rebranding in 2009. The company operates as a subsidiary of Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.
Trulioo is a global leader in identity verification, offering an electronic platform that enables businesses to instantly verify identities, documents, and corporate credentials online. The company's services facilitate compliance with cross-border anti-money laundering and know-your-customer regulations by assessing the risks associated with digital identities. Trulioo combines traditional methods of identity confirmation with social networking technologies to provide a robust solution for verifying identities in the online environment. Through its digital identity network, Trulioo helps businesses mitigate risks while ensuring secure transactions and accurate identity verification.