Shape Security
Series E in 2018
Shape Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity company specializing in protecting web and mobile applications from automated cyber-attacks. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Sydney and London, the company utilizes AI-powered defenses to mitigate fraud, abuse, and attacks on applications and APIs. Its key products include ShapeShifter Elements, which enforces real-time security measures, and Shape Protection Manager, a cloud-based management tool for its services. Shape Security has successfully deflected over $1 billion in fraud losses across various sectors, including retail, finance, travel, healthcare, and government, safeguarding organizations from reputational damage and financial losses.
Cortera, Inc. is a provider of business-to-business analytics and cloud-based risk management solutions, specializing in payment and purchase behavior data for public and private companies. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, with additional offices in Massachusetts and India, Cortera tracks $1.6 trillion in business-to-business purchases across 45 categories, offering insights on 20 million U.S. business locations. The company's products include Cortera Pulse, a subscription service for monitoring credit risk; Boost, which enhances customer insights; and Cortera Decisions, an automated scorecard platform. Additionally, Cortera offers eCredit for credit scoring and collections automation, Cortera Traits for real-time statistical modeling, and Connect, an XML web service for accessing proprietary data. These solutions help businesses of all sizes understand their customers and suppliers better, ultimately aiding in revenue growth and risk reduction.
Shape Security
Series D in 2016
Shape Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity company specializing in protecting web and mobile applications from automated cyber-attacks. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Sydney and London, the company utilizes AI-powered defenses to mitigate fraud, abuse, and attacks on applications and APIs. Its key products include ShapeShifter Elements, which enforces real-time security measures, and Shape Protection Manager, a cloud-based management tool for its services. Shape Security has successfully deflected over $1 billion in fraud losses across various sectors, including retail, finance, travel, healthcare, and government, safeguarding organizations from reputational damage and financial losses.
EverFi, Inc. is a digital learning and education technology company that provides a diverse range of online courses focused on essential life skills for students. Its offerings include financial literacy, STEM readiness, health and wellness, diversity and inclusion, student loan management, digital citizenship, and career leadership, among others. The platform employs advanced instructional design techniques such as rich media, high-definition video, and interactive simulations to create an engaging learning experience. EverFi partners with over 7,000 schools, colleges, and universities across all 50 states, delivering its evidence-based programs free of charge to enhance educational outcomes. Founded in 2008 and based in Washington, D.C., the company aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the 21st century.
Roadie, Inc. is a delivery ride-sharing company that has developed a mobile application designed to facilitate neighbor-to-neighbor shipping. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Roadie connects senders with drivers who have unused capacity in their vehicles, enabling efficient delivery solutions for items of various shapes and sizes. The app allows users to post delivery requests, complete with details and images of the items, while drivers can choose deliveries based on location, price, ratings, and reviews. Roadie offers same-day, next-day, and weekend delivery options, providing real-time tracking for shipments. Additionally, the platform rewards drivers for their trips by offering benefits such as free roadside assistance, discounts, and potential tax write-offs for the miles driven. This innovative approach creates a community-driven delivery network that is both faster and more cost-effective.
ThirdLove
Series A in 2016
ThirdLove, Inc. is a women's lifestyle brand specializing in the design, manufacture, and sale of undergarments and nightwear. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a wide range of products, including various styles of bras such as T-shirt, strapless, wireless, plunge, racerback, nursing, and maternity bras. ThirdLove distinguishes itself by utilizing technology and real women's measurements to create proprietary ½-cup sizes, ensuring a better fit for women of all shapes. The company operates through an online platform as well as physical retail locations, aiming to provide every woman with the perfect fit and a comfortable wearing experience.
Relativity Media
Venture Round in 2016
Relativity Media is an independent media and entertainment company engaged in the production and distribution of content across multiple platforms. Its core operations include film production and financing, television production, and music publishing, which encompasses the release of soundtrack albums for films and television series. The company also specializes in the acquisition and distribution of commercial films, ensuring their availability in theatrical, digital, transactional, streaming, and television formats. Additionally, Relativity Media offers professional sports development services, which involve contract negotiation, marketing, media relations, and fan management, along with entrepreneurial ventures and community involvement. Furthermore, the company is involved in the sale and distribution of third-party films, broadening its reach in the entertainment industry.
Roadie, Inc. is a delivery ride-sharing company that has developed a mobile application designed to facilitate neighbor-to-neighbor shipping. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Roadie connects senders with drivers who have unused capacity in their vehicles, enabling efficient delivery solutions for items of various shapes and sizes. The app allows users to post delivery requests, complete with details and images of the items, while drivers can choose deliveries based on location, price, ratings, and reviews. Roadie offers same-day, next-day, and weekend delivery options, providing real-time tracking for shipments. Additionally, the platform rewards drivers for their trips by offering benefits such as free roadside assistance, discounts, and potential tax write-offs for the miles driven. This innovative approach creates a community-driven delivery network that is both faster and more cost-effective.
Doctor On Demand
Series A in 2014
Doctor On Demand, Inc. is a telemedicine company that provides an online platform for patients to consult with licensed healthcare providers, including doctors and psychologists, through video calls. Established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a range of medical services addressing conditions such as cold and flu, allergies, anxiety, and chronic illnesses. Its platform, Synapse, caters to health plans and employers, facilitating both on-demand and scheduled visits via smartphones, tablets, or computers. Doctor On Demand emphasizes accessibility and quality care, enabling patients to easily receive medical attention and prescriptions when needed. Additionally, the company has offices in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Washington, D.C.
Shape Security
Series C in 2014
Shape Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity company specializing in protecting web and mobile applications from automated cyber-attacks. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Sydney and London, the company utilizes AI-powered defenses to mitigate fraud, abuse, and attacks on applications and APIs. Its key products include ShapeShifter Elements, which enforces real-time security measures, and Shape Protection Manager, a cloud-based management tool for its services. Shape Security has successfully deflected over $1 billion in fraud losses across various sectors, including retail, finance, travel, healthcare, and government, safeguarding organizations from reputational damage and financial losses.
Sightly
Seed Round in 2014
Sightly, established in 2006 and headquartered in Del Mar, California, specializes in real-time marketing and intelligence. Its core product, the Brand Mentality™ platform, enables businesses to swiftly and authentically respond to breaking news and media moments across various digital channels, including YouTube, TikTok, and social media platforms. Sightly's platform helps brands maintain their unique perspective and values while optimizing return on investment.
Remitly Global, Inc. is a digital remittance company that specializes in facilitating international money transfers through its extensive network across Africa, Asia, Central Europe, and South America. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in London, Manila, and Nicaragua, Remitly offers a mobile payment service that allows consumers in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom to send money easily to friends and family. The company utilizes advanced technology to streamline the money transfer process, eliminating unnecessary steps and fees associated with traditional methods. As a licensed money transmitter, Remitly operates in 49 states and Washington, D.C., providing a cost-effective and reliable service for its customers. Revenue is generated through transaction fees and foreign exchange spreads, positioning Remitly as a key player in the evolving financial services landscape for immigrants.
Signal Digital, Inc. is a digital marketing technology company that specializes in customer identity solutions for enterprises. Its platform enhances customer experiences by delivering contextual relevance across various engagement points. Key offerings include Onboard to Activate, which effectively targets the right customers while filtering out duplicates, and Onsite Identity Resolution, which identifies anonymous website visitors. Additionally, its Measurement solution provides real-time insights into media impressions and return on investment, enabling marketers to better understand their audiences. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Signal also maintains offices in London, Tokyo, and Sydney. As of August 2020, Signal operates as a subsidiary of TransUnion.
Instructure
Series D in 2013
Instructure, Inc. is an education technology company that specializes in cloud-based learning management software for educational institutions and organizations. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Instructure offers two primary platforms: Canvas and Bridge. Canvas serves K-12 and higher education by facilitating enhanced engagement among teachers and learners, enabling streamlined workflows, and supporting content creation and sharing with flexible access to information. Bridge focuses on employee development and engagement, aiming to improve corporate learning experiences. The company’s applications incorporate data analytics to allow real-time responses, personalized curricula, and effective goal setting, ultimately enhancing the learning, assessment, and performance management processes.
Relay Foods
Series A in 2013
We're your online market for sustainable foods and everyday groceries.
Prosper Marketplace
Series A in 2013
Prosper Marketplace Inc. is a peer-to-peer online credit marketplace based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2005. The company facilitates connections between individuals seeking consumer loans and those willing to invest in these loans, including both individuals and institutions. Prosper’s platform offers a range of fixed-rate, amortizing, and unsecured personal loans, all characterized by transparency, low fees, and no prepayment penalties. By utilizing a data-driven underwriting model, Prosper enables borrowers to access affordable loans while providing investors with the opportunity to earn competitive returns. The marketplace aims to create financial benefits for both borrowers and investors in a straightforward and efficient manner.
Shape Security
Series B in 2013
Shape Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity company specializing in protecting web and mobile applications from automated cyber-attacks. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Sydney and London, the company utilizes AI-powered defenses to mitigate fraud, abuse, and attacks on applications and APIs. Its key products include ShapeShifter Elements, which enforces real-time security measures, and Shape Protection Manager, a cloud-based management tool for its services. Shape Security has successfully deflected over $1 billion in fraud losses across various sectors, including retail, finance, travel, healthcare, and government, safeguarding organizations from reputational damage and financial losses.
Smashing the mobile data cost barrier with #datafree services enabled by reverse billing (toll free data).
Events.com
Series B in 2012
Events.com, Inc. is an event management platform that facilitates the organization, marketing, and monetization of a diverse range of events, from small fundraisers to large festivals and marathons. Founded in 2009 and based in La Jolla, California, the company provides an online registration system that connects event organizers with attendees, streamlining the event management process. Its comprehensive suite of tools includes features for creating event registration pages, managing sponsorship sales, and analyzing performance through digestible reports. The Event Assistant app enhances the event day experience by offering functionalities such as attendee check-in and on-site statistics. By simplifying each stage of event planning, Events.com enables organizers to execute their visions more efficiently while enhancing access to both virtual and in-person experiences for attendees.
BUMP Network
Series B in 2012
BUMP Network offers software to manage memberships, from signup to redemption, and integrates with existing websites. Its platform enables businesses or organizations to generate and enhance revenue from their members through additional benefits offerings and data management.
NewHound
Seed Round in 2012
NewHound, Inc., formerly known as AppStack, Inc., is a company based in San Juan Capistrano, California, incorporated in 2011. It specializes in providing mobile marketing solutions designed to help businesses acquire and understand their customers. NewHound offers a mobile platform that automates the creation of mobile websites for business owners and directs customers to these sites, enhancing mobile marketing efforts.
Smashing the mobile data cost barrier with #datafree services enabled by reverse billing (toll free data).
EverFi, Inc. is a digital learning and education technology company that provides a diverse range of online courses focused on essential life skills for students. Its offerings include financial literacy, STEM readiness, health and wellness, diversity and inclusion, student loan management, digital citizenship, and career leadership, among others. The platform employs advanced instructional design techniques such as rich media, high-definition video, and interactive simulations to create an engaging learning experience. EverFi partners with over 7,000 schools, colleges, and universities across all 50 states, delivering its evidence-based programs free of charge to enhance educational outcomes. Founded in 2008 and based in Washington, D.C., the company aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the 21st century.
Stamped
Funding Round in 2012
Stamped is a platform that enables users to record and share their favorite things, including restaurants, books, movies, and music. Through its web application, users can recommend and discover quality options based on limited initial stamps they receive, promoting a curated experience. The service focuses on enhancing social interactions by allowing individuals to share their preferences with friends, fostering a community around shared interests.
ybuy is a membership club that curates gadgets and other products to let consumers try them before purchasing for themselves. Try the best products in the world for a month. $24.95 per month with no shipping costs. If you like the product, apply the $24.95 toward purchasing it.
Shape Security
Series A in 2012
Shape Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity company specializing in protecting web and mobile applications from automated cyber-attacks. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Sydney and London, the company utilizes AI-powered defenses to mitigate fraud, abuse, and attacks on applications and APIs. Its key products include ShapeShifter Elements, which enforces real-time security measures, and Shape Protection Manager, a cloud-based management tool for its services. Shape Security has successfully deflected over $1 billion in fraud losses across various sectors, including retail, finance, travel, healthcare, and government, safeguarding organizations from reputational damage and financial losses.
Signal Digital, Inc. is a digital marketing technology company that specializes in customer identity solutions for enterprises. Its platform enhances customer experiences by delivering contextual relevance across various engagement points. Key offerings include Onboard to Activate, which effectively targets the right customers while filtering out duplicates, and Onsite Identity Resolution, which identifies anonymous website visitors. Additionally, its Measurement solution provides real-time insights into media impressions and return on investment, enabling marketers to better understand their audiences. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Signal also maintains offices in London, Tokyo, and Sydney. As of August 2020, Signal operates as a subsidiary of TransUnion.
Playsino
Venture Round in 2012
Playsino, Inc. is a social and casino gaming company based in Santa Monica, California, with an additional presence in Kiev, Ukraine. Founded in 2006, Playsino develops a gaming platform that allows content sites and social networks to host cash and prize-based game tournaments. The company specializes in creating its own casino games, including bingo, poker, and slots, while also providing a platform for other developers and established players to market their games. Playsino's offerings focus on free-to-play social games that utilize virtual currency, enabling players to compete in skill-based matches against friends or strangers across various websites and mobile platforms.
Remitly
Seed Round in 2012
Remitly Global, Inc. is a digital remittance company that specializes in facilitating international money transfers through its extensive network across Africa, Asia, Central Europe, and South America. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in London, Manila, and Nicaragua, Remitly offers a mobile payment service that allows consumers in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom to send money easily to friends and family. The company utilizes advanced technology to streamline the money transfer process, eliminating unnecessary steps and fees associated with traditional methods. As a licensed money transmitter, Remitly operates in 49 states and Washington, D.C., providing a cost-effective and reliable service for its customers. Revenue is generated through transaction fees and foreign exchange spreads, positioning Remitly as a key player in the evolving financial services landscape for immigrants.
Legendary Entertainment
Private Equity Round in 2012
Legendary Entertainment is a media company that specializes in creating and distributing content for television and digital platforms globally. The company engages in the development, co-production, co-financing, and distribution of motion pictures, collaborating with other production studios to enhance its offerings. Legendary Entertainment is dedicated to producing content that appeals to mainstream audiences, with a particular emphasis on the influential fandom demographic. Its portfolio includes box-office films, television shows, and comic storylines, reflecting a commitment to delivering engaging entertainment across various media formats.
AppStack
Seed Round in 2012
AppStack is a mobile and web ad optimization company and is also a reseller of Google ads. It collects granular network data in order to better target customers and campaigns. It was acquired by Acquisio in 2013.
Backplane
Series A in 2012
Backplane is a platform designed to facilitate connections among individuals who share common interests. Its initial community, LittleMonsters.com, centered around Lady Gaga, has grown to nearly one million members. The company emphasizes the importance of meaningful interactions between consumers and brands, aiming to foster authentic communities. Backplane advocates for the development of niche social networks that serve specific purposes, rather than a singular, overarching network. By partnering with leading brands, Backplane seeks to create environments where members can engage more deeply and purposefully.
Remedy Systems
Seed Round in 2012
Remedy Systems is a company focused on transforming healthcare technology to better serve the industry's evolving demands. By addressing the question of how modern technology can effectively integrate with the existing healthcare infrastructure, Remedy designs and develops practical mobile applications aimed at reducing costs and enhancing the quality of care. The company leverages its proprietary mobile application platform to equip physicians and consumers with powerful tools, collaborating with large healthcare organizations to create innovative product lines and solutions. This approach allows Remedy to quickly bring impactful offerings to market, meeting the critical needs of payors, health IT vendors, and healthcare service providers. With a deep understanding of the healthcare IT landscape, Remedy Systems seeks to identify and nurture innovative ideas, partnering with like-minded companies to advance the healthcare ecosystem.
Sharecare
Venture Round in 2012
Sharecare, Inc. is a digital health company that offers an online health and wellness engagement platform aimed at helping individuals manage their health comprehensively. Founded in 2009 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Sharecare connects users to a variety of health resources and programs, allowing them to unify and navigate their health journey seamlessly. The platform features tools such as YOU, which provides visual context for understanding health conditions, and AskMD, a symptom checker offering personalized guidance. Sharecare's solutions encompass areas including chronic disease management, mental health, and preventive care, making it easier for users to engage with their health on a daily basis. By fostering a supportive environment for individuals, healthcare providers, and organizations, Sharecare promotes positive behavior change and enhances access to quality care.
Science, established in 2011, is a Santa Monica, California-based venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments in technology companies. It identifies and invests in disruptive startups operating in sectors such as e-commerce, media, blockchain, and fintech, primarily in the United States. With a portfolio of over 60 companies, including DollarShaveClub and DogVacay, Science co-founds and supports innovative businesses that aim to disrupt entrenched markets and address societal shifts.
WindGen Power Products
Seed Round in 2011
WindGen Power develops and manufactures small wind turbines for the East African off-grid energy market. By leveraging its simple, robust turbine design, WindGen is able to offer a product that is made in Kenya and more affordable than imported energy options. In a region with limited electricity infrastructure, WindGen’s products will enable the propagation of distributed energy generation and bring power to more people, schools, and businesses.
Prism Skylabs
Seed Round in 2011
Prism Skylabs is a cloud-based video intelligence platform that enhances the functionality of standard video cameras, turning them into effective business tools. Utilizing computer vision, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, Prism extracts valuable insights from video data, making the information easily understandable and actionable. The platform is employed by leading companies across 80 countries, helping them to gain a deeper understanding of their operations, manage resources effectively, and drive business growth.
Backplane
Angel Round in 2011
Backplane is a platform designed to facilitate connections among individuals who share common interests. Its initial community, LittleMonsters.com, centered around Lady Gaga, has grown to nearly one million members. The company emphasizes the importance of meaningful interactions between consumers and brands, aiming to foster authentic communities. Backplane advocates for the development of niche social networks that serve specific purposes, rather than a singular, overarching network. By partnering with leading brands, Backplane seeks to create environments where members can engage more deeply and purposefully.
Signal Digital, Inc. is a digital marketing technology company that specializes in customer identity solutions for enterprises. Its platform enhances customer experiences by delivering contextual relevance across various engagement points. Key offerings include Onboard to Activate, which effectively targets the right customers while filtering out duplicates, and Onsite Identity Resolution, which identifies anonymous website visitors. Additionally, its Measurement solution provides real-time insights into media impressions and return on investment, enabling marketers to better understand their audiences. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Signal also maintains offices in London, Tokyo, and Sydney. As of August 2020, Signal operates as a subsidiary of TransUnion.
Xfire
Venture Round in 2011
Xfire is a digital platform focused on gaming and wider pop culture, delivering news, guides, analysis, and entertainment coverage for core gamers. The service combines social gaming features with group voice chat, messaging, in-game screen sharing, and live-streaming, enabling users to connect and participate in a virtual ecosystem that includes a currency system and competitive play services. Founded in 2003, Xfire was acquired by Viacom in 2008 and later spun out by a private team in 2010, followed by a refreshed desktop and in-game client and the launch of Battleground, a competitive gaming service with modes such as Instant Action, Challenges, and Tournaments. The platform aims to serve a broad audience across gaming, film, and television, providing a unified space for social interaction, content, and competitive play.
Forbes Travel Guide
Series A in 2011
Forbes Travel Guide is a renowned travel authority that has been guiding travelers in making informed decisions about accommodations and dining for over 50 years. Established in 1958 as Mobil Travel Guide, the company is recognized for its rigorous inspection process, evaluating hotels, restaurants, and spas against more than 500 standards to ensure quality and excellence. Its team of anonymous inspectors travels extensively to assess properties, providing detailed ratings that help consumers navigate their travel choices. In addition to its traditional inspection services, Forbes Travel Guide has evolved to include an online platform that offers expert travel content, social connections, curated lists, and insider deals, thereby enhancing the travel experience for discerning travelers seeking unique adventures.
Diversion
Series B in 2011
Diversion was formed in early 2010 with a clear goal to provide a necessary fusion between the entertainment industry and the current social gaming renaissance.
The founders are all highly seasoned experts in gaming, web development, digital marketing and entertainment and are setting out in this space with two key differentiators:
Provide users with real-world entertainment tie-in opportunities and experiences.
Use of gaming expertise to create a more enjoyable and fulfilling social gaming experience.
Diversion, Inc. is currently developing a game called FameTown, which is modeled after games like FarmVille and Mafia Wars and will be released Nov. 1, 2010.
ampx2
Venture Round in 2011
ampx2 is a personal cloud computing and productivity platform designed as a simple, self-managing system that frees you from the restrictions of any of your individual devices and puts all of your information in a single, safe place that you can reach from anywhere. Cx pulls together all the pieces of your technology life so that you can spend less time managing it and more time living your actual life.
PixelFish
Venture Round in 2011
PixelFish, Inc. specializes in providing video advertising solutions tailored for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and their advertising partners. The company offers a platform that enables users to create and optimize custom video ads that are both affordable and effective. With a suite of online applications, PixelFish delivers a variety of video solutions designed to accommodate the diverse needs and budgets of SMBs. The company's services are bolstered by a global network of over 2,500 professional videographers. PixelFish supplies video advertising for various platforms, including prominent search and directory services. Headquartered in Torrance, California, the company also has additional locations in New York and Hyderabad, India.
Ness Computing
Series A in 2011
Ness Computing is a developer of personalized search services focused on enhancing the discovery of experiences tailored to individual preferences. The company employs advanced technology, including a recommendation engine powered by machine learning, to analyze data from social networks and human behavior. Initially, Ness has concentrated its efforts on the restaurant sector, aiming to transform the way people find dining options that resonate with their tastes and interests. Through its innovative approach, Ness seeks to make search more personal and relevant for users.
Sharecare
Venture Round in 2011
Sharecare, Inc. is a digital health company that offers an online health and wellness engagement platform aimed at helping individuals manage their health comprehensively. Founded in 2009 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Sharecare connects users to a variety of health resources and programs, allowing them to unify and navigate their health journey seamlessly. The platform features tools such as YOU, which provides visual context for understanding health conditions, and AskMD, a symptom checker offering personalized guidance. Sharecare's solutions encompass areas including chronic disease management, mental health, and preventive care, making it easier for users to engage with their health on a daily basis. By fostering a supportive environment for individuals, healthcare providers, and organizations, Sharecare promotes positive behavior change and enhances access to quality care.
Prosper Marketplace
Series E in 2011
Prosper Marketplace Inc. is a peer-to-peer online credit marketplace based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2005. The company facilitates connections between individuals seeking consumer loans and those willing to invest in these loans, including both individuals and institutions. Prosper’s platform offers a range of fixed-rate, amortizing, and unsecured personal loans, all characterized by transparency, low fees, and no prepayment penalties. By utilizing a data-driven underwriting model, Prosper enables borrowers to access affordable loans while providing investors with the opportunity to earn competitive returns. The marketplace aims to create financial benefits for both borrowers and investors in a straightforward and efficient manner.
The Doctor Gadget Company
Seed Round in 2011
The Doctor Gadget Company, LLC, based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializes in the promotion, production, and distribution of electronic gadgets. The company aims to capitalize on the national television exposure of its founder, a recognized network television personality known for appearances on popular shows such as The View and Extra. By leveraging this visibility, The Doctor Gadget Company seeks to establish itself as a leading retailer and producer of innovative consumer goods, focusing on high-value, cutting-edge products.
The BondFactor Company
Seed Round in 2011
The BondFactor Company LLC specializes in providing municipal bond guaranties, covering a range of sectors including general obligation bonds, transportation, public utilities, and education. Founded in 2008 and based in New York City, the company has developed a proprietary financial model that enhances its ability to insure municipal bonds, positioning it as a strong credit option in the marketplace. Utilizing advanced technology, BondFactor can monitor and analyze credit risk effectively in a market characterized by significant daily trading activity. The company's innovative approach facilitates operational efficiency and transparency through virtual deal rooms and streamlined transaction processing, setting a new standard in the municipal bond insurance industry.
Instructure
Series B in 2011
Instructure, Inc. is an education technology company that specializes in cloud-based learning management software for educational institutions and organizations. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Instructure offers two primary platforms: Canvas and Bridge. Canvas serves K-12 and higher education by facilitating enhanced engagement among teachers and learners, enabling streamlined workflows, and supporting content creation and sharing with flexible access to information. Bridge focuses on employee development and engagement, aiming to improve corporate learning experiences. The company’s applications incorporate data analytics to allow real-time responses, personalized curricula, and effective goal setting, ultimately enhancing the learning, assessment, and performance management processes.
Fullbridge
Venture Round in 2011
Fullbridge, Inc. is a Boston-based company established in 2010 that specializes in business education programs aimed at bridging the knowledge and skills gap for organizations. It offers tailored business-to-business programs for various sectors, including law firms, consulting firms, financial institutions, service organizations, universities, and corporations. Fullbridge integrates measurable practice modules with in-person team learning experiences to foster innovation and enhance problem-solving capabilities. Its proprietary Lyra Technology supports scalable learning by combining practice modules with data from competency assessments, enabling organizations to create effective learning cultures. Through its programs, Fullbridge aims to help teams collaborate more effectively, solve challenges efficiently, and maintain higher levels of engagement.
Cortera, Inc. is a provider of business-to-business analytics and cloud-based risk management solutions, specializing in payment and purchase behavior data for public and private companies. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, with additional offices in Massachusetts and India, Cortera tracks $1.6 trillion in business-to-business purchases across 45 categories, offering insights on 20 million U.S. business locations. The company's products include Cortera Pulse, a subscription service for monitoring credit risk; Boost, which enhances customer insights; and Cortera Decisions, an automated scorecard platform. Additionally, Cortera offers eCredit for credit scoring and collections automation, Cortera Traits for real-time statistical modeling, and Connect, an XML web service for accessing proprietary data. These solutions help businesses of all sizes understand their customers and suppliers better, ultimately aiding in revenue growth and risk reduction.
Mozido
Venture Round in 2011
Mozido is a technology company that offers an integrated platform for cloud-based mobile payment and marketing services. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Mozido provides a suite of solutions aimed at facilitating financial transactions for both banked and unbanked consumers. Its platform combines online payment, shopping, and marketing services with real-time customer behavior analytics, enabling businesses in various sectors—including retail, financial services, consumer packaged goods, and telecommunications—to effectively engage with their customers. The company also specializes in mobile financial transaction services, allowing users to move money, pay bills, and purchase goods and services via mobile and electronic devices. Through its offerings, Mozido supports a diverse range of clients, including financial institutions, mobile network operators, restaurants, municipalities, and governmental entities, enhancing their ability to serve consumers in a connected and mobile-driven environment.
DailyWorth
Venture Round in 2011
DailyWorth is a prominent financial media company focused on empowering women through financial education and advisory services. It offers a multi-platform approach that includes publications and resources covering various aspects of personal finance, such as saving, investing, and retirement planning. By providing tailored financial content, DailyWorth aims to engage women and enhance their financial literacy, helping them build their net worth and self-worth. The company's mission is to support women in making informed financial decisions, ultimately contributing to their overall joy and financial well-being.
GTI Capital Group
Seed Round in 2011
GTI Capital Group is an India-focused investment company founded by Gaurav Dalmia, Jonathan Schulhof and Madhav Dhar. GTI invests in Indian or India-related businesses, is sector agnostic, and invests in opportunities where it can play an active role in creating value for the businesses it invests in. GTI is a Permanent Capital vehicle, and hence takes a long-term view on its investments, and invests in both early stage and late stage opportunities. Founded in 2010, GTI has raised capital from an exciting group of value added investors globally, who typically also co-invest in all the transactions that GTI invests in.
DailyWorth
Seed Round in 2011
DailyWorth is a prominent financial media company focused on empowering women through financial education and advisory services. It offers a multi-platform approach that includes publications and resources covering various aspects of personal finance, such as saving, investing, and retirement planning. By providing tailored financial content, DailyWorth aims to engage women and enhance their financial literacy, helping them build their net worth and self-worth. The company's mission is to support women in making informed financial decisions, ultimately contributing to their overall joy and financial well-being.
Ciqual is a technology company that specializes in enhancing the mobile customer experience through its innovative Session Insight system. Founded in 2007, Ciqual provides mobile operators with real-time, dynamic insights into broadband service quality and user experience. The company's on-device application measures the true quality of experience for users by correlating data from the device, network, and service reachability. This capability allows mobile operators and enterprises to promptly address issues that affect individual customers, ultimately leading to improved service performance and customer satisfaction. Ciqual collaborates with some of the largest mobile operators and device suppliers globally, positioning itself as a key player in the telecommunications sector.
Twitpay lets you make easy, secure social payments. Simply Retweet an offer you receive from anyone you follow to initiate a transaction. For companies, Twitpay is a marketing and lead generation platform that allows you to create campaigns and transact directly with consumers. Companies can monetize products or offers by accepting payments or donations over Twitter. Twitpay is a leading innovator of social payments with its patent pending on method of initiating a financial transaction by posting a message on any social network.
Fanaticall
Seed Round in 2011
Fanaticall is an online network that brokers high-value consulting and mentoring relationships through paid phone calls with experts in a given field. We connect questions with answers, seekers with experts, and uncertainty with promise. Fanaticall is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA. To learn more, please visit www.fanaticall.com or follow @Fanaticall.
MalibuIQ
Seed Round in 2011
MalibuIQ is a private equity firm established in 2011 and headquartered in Houston, Texas. The firm focuses on commercializing advanced technologies developed by HRL Laboratories, leveraging innovations originally created for the defense, aerospace, and automotive sectors. MalibuIQ aims to expand these technologies into new markets, including electronics, energy, life sciences, networking, and communications. A notable example of their work is the commercialization of the world’s lightest material. The firm combines a committed capital pool with a repeatable process to expedite the transition of these innovations into various industries, both domestically and globally. MalibuIQ's founding partners include individuals and entities with diverse backgrounds in oil exploration, financial entrepreneurship, and automotive sectors, underscoring a robust network to support its initiatives.
Welcu is a developer of an event management and ticketing platform that caters to event planners seeking to organize and execute various events, including corporate gatherings and sports activities. The platform facilitates the entire event planning process by offering tools for selling tickets, sending digital invitations, managing guest lists, and tracking RSVPs. Additionally, it integrates seamlessly with other tools that users may prefer, thereby enhancing the overall event experience for both brands and their customers. Through its comprehensive features, Welcu aims to simplify event organization and improve the quality of experiences created by agencies and brands.
Backyard
Seed Round in 2010
Backyard is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider specializing in video marketing and advertising solutions aimed at connecting local businesses with their customers. The company envisions video as a central component of marketing strategies for local enterprises, harnessing its effectiveness to engage consumers through various channels, including online video, mobile searches, and social media interactions. Originally acquired by PixelFish in April 2011, Backyard was rebranded in March 2012 to focus on empowering local businesses with innovative video marketing tools.
Doppelgames
Seed Round in 2010
Doppelgames is a publisher specializing in mobile social games that leverage augmented reality and GPS technology to create immersive entertainment experiences. The company develops location-based games, such as Hexcursion, which is played on smartphones, and Color Spot for iPhone users. Additionally, Doppelgames provides applications that enhance audience engagement for movies, TV shows, books, and brands using various platforms, including smartphones, SMS, Facebook, and multimedia content like audio and video. By integrating novel sensor technologies, Doppelgames aims to enrich the gaming experience by overlaying digital interactions onto the real world, fostering a unique connection between players and their environment.
Gifts that Give
Seed Round in 2010
Formed in 2008 Gifts that Give, Inc. (GtG) is a for-profit company that works with the non-profit community to help drive revenue on behalf of customer causes, while also generating revenue for GtG. GtG strongly believes that the best way to generate new revenue for the non-profit community (charities and other causes) is by creating a for-profit enterprise that can attract investment and can recruit and retain top executive management talent. Using this model, GtG expects to be both a profitable enterprise and a facilitator of significant revenue streams for our non-profit beneficiaries.
EverFi, Inc. is a digital learning and education technology company that provides a diverse range of online courses focused on essential life skills for students. Its offerings include financial literacy, STEM readiness, health and wellness, diversity and inclusion, student loan management, digital citizenship, and career leadership, among others. The platform employs advanced instructional design techniques such as rich media, high-definition video, and interactive simulations to create an engaging learning experience. EverFi partners with over 7,000 schools, colleges, and universities across all 50 states, delivering its evidence-based programs free of charge to enhance educational outcomes. Founded in 2008 and based in Washington, D.C., the company aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the 21st century.
Signal Digital, Inc. is a digital marketing technology company that specializes in customer identity solutions for enterprises. Its platform enhances customer experiences by delivering contextual relevance across various engagement points. Key offerings include Onboard to Activate, which effectively targets the right customers while filtering out duplicates, and Onsite Identity Resolution, which identifies anonymous website visitors. Additionally, its Measurement solution provides real-time insights into media impressions and return on investment, enabling marketers to better understand their audiences. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Signal also maintains offices in London, Tokyo, and Sydney. As of August 2020, Signal operates as a subsidiary of TransUnion.
Appia is a prominent mobile user acquisition network that specializes in delivering mobile app downloads to over 1 billion users across 200 countries. The company provides a marketplace platform for mobile application developers, offering them a distribution point while enabling advertisers to acquire high-value customers. Appia's advanced technology and extensive network ensure that applications reach a large and engaged audience, maximizing app installs and profit per install for its clients. With a diverse portfolio of trusted brands, Appia has established itself as a leader in mobile app discovery. The company operates from offices in San Francisco, California, and Durham, North Carolina, along with global sales offices, and has gained recognition for its rapid growth and innovation in the mobile advertising space.
Giiv, Inc. is an online platform that facilitates gift-giving through a text message system, enabling users to send tangible gifts to friends instantly. The service allows recipients to redeem gifts at the point-of-sale of partner retailers across the United States. Originally established as MoboGift, Giiv was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. By leveraging mobile technology, Giiv streamlines the gifting process, making it convenient for users to share personalized gifts with their loved ones.
NOWBOX
Angel Round in 2010
Nowmov is an endless stream of videos recommended to users based on their interests, friends and what's trending around the world.
Prosper Marketplace
Series D in 2010
Prosper Marketplace Inc. is a peer-to-peer online credit marketplace based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2005. The company facilitates connections between individuals seeking consumer loans and those willing to invest in these loans, including both individuals and institutions. Prosper’s platform offers a range of fixed-rate, amortizing, and unsecured personal loans, all characterized by transparency, low fees, and no prepayment penalties. By utilizing a data-driven underwriting model, Prosper enables borrowers to access affordable loans while providing investors with the opportunity to earn competitive returns. The marketplace aims to create financial benefits for both borrowers and investors in a straightforward and efficient manner.
Scientific Media
Venture Round in 2010
Scientific Media, Inc. is a dynamic startup company that specializes in innovative mobile communications solutions. The company was founded by Stefan Gromoll and Kenneth M. Lanzetta in January 2007, was selected a co-winner of the Stony Brook University DARE entrepreneurial competition in May 2007, and was awarded Small Business Innovation Research Phase 1, 1b, and 2 grants by the National Science Foundation in January 2008, April 2008, and February 2009, respectively.
Nova Medical Centers
Series A in 2010
Nova Medical Centers offers treatment for work injuries, including physical therapy, travel medicine facilities, pre-employment testing, vaccines, and other services, enabling patients and clients to receive outcome-based work injury treatment. They also provide orthopedics, bariatric specialty surgery, plastic and cosmetic specialty surgery, maxillofacial specialty surgery, and oral specialty surgery services.
ampx2 is a personal cloud computing and productivity platform designed as a simple, self-managing system that frees you from the restrictions of any of your individual devices and puts all of your information in a single, safe place that you can reach from anywhere. Cx pulls together all the pieces of your technology life so that you can spend less time managing it and more time living your actual life.
Giiv, Inc. is an online platform that facilitates gift-giving through a text message system, enabling users to send tangible gifts to friends instantly. The service allows recipients to redeem gifts at the point-of-sale of partner retailers across the United States. Originally established as MoboGift, Giiv was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. By leveraging mobile technology, Giiv streamlines the gifting process, making it convenient for users to share personalized gifts with their loved ones.
Intern
Angel Round in 2009
Intern Inc. is a company founded in 2009 and based in Centennial, Colorado, that offers a platform designed to connect high school and college students, as well as professionals, with organizations, mentors, and employers. The platform facilitates access to internships, networking opportunities, and future job prospects. Unlike traditional social networking or career placement websites, Intern Inc. focuses on providing a tailored experience that matches qualified candidates with employers' specific needs. The company enhances the internship placement process by certifying both intern candidates and internship positions, and by offering training to ensure effective collaboration between interns and employers. This approach aims to increase the success rate for both interns and organizations, making it a valuable resource for students, business leaders, government agencies, and non-profit organizations seeking to establish meaningful connections.
I-Shake
Seed Round in 2009
iShake is an info-tainment company focused on lifestyle and entertainment software applications for mobile and Web-based technology. With a tag line of “Shake Up Your World!”TM, the company’s goal is to provide people with decision-making tools that will help them make spontaneous decisions in a fun way. Current applications for the iPhone and iPod touch include: shakeliners shakedrink shakejoke shakesmoothie shakemovie shakedate shakefont Don't have an iPhone or touch, then check out our web version of shakedate at www.shakedate.com. Sync with us on facebook and twitter!!!
Cortera, Inc. is a provider of business-to-business analytics and cloud-based risk management solutions, specializing in payment and purchase behavior data for public and private companies. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, with additional offices in Massachusetts and India, Cortera tracks $1.6 trillion in business-to-business purchases across 45 categories, offering insights on 20 million U.S. business locations. The company's products include Cortera Pulse, a subscription service for monitoring credit risk; Boost, which enhances customer insights; and Cortera Decisions, an automated scorecard platform. Additionally, Cortera offers eCredit for credit scoring and collections automation, Cortera Traits for real-time statistical modeling, and Connect, an XML web service for accessing proprietary data. These solutions help businesses of all sizes understand their customers and suppliers better, ultimately aiding in revenue growth and risk reduction.