Traverse Venture Partners

Traverse Venture Partners, established in 2015, is a U.S.-based investment firm specializing in real estate technology. With a background rooted in real estate-focused growth capital investing, Traverse invests in companies that offer proven solutions to enhance the economic or environmental performance of buildings and the real estate industry. The firm, led by a team with extensive experience in venture capital, real estate, clean energy, and entrepreneurship, provides both capital and strategic support to help portfolio companies overcome market barriers and accelerate technology adoption. Unlike traditional venture capital firms, Traverse does not solely chase high-growth "unicorns" but rather focuses on making risk-adjusted returns by supporting companies with practical, value-adding solutions.

Josh Green

Managing Partner, Co-Founder

Jeff Ross

Venture Partner

7 past transactions

K4Connect

Series B in 2020
K4Connect, Inc. develops software solutions aimed at enhancing the lives of older adults and individuals with disabilities. The company offers K4Community, a platform designed for senior living communities that facilitates communication between residents and their families, promotes community engagement, and allows for effective home management. Additionally, K4Connect provides K4Life, a solution focused on helping individuals maintain their independence through smart home and wellness technologies. The integrated platform fosters family and community interaction while enabling operators of senior living facilities and healthcare providers to deliver high-quality care and services. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, K4Connect has established strategic partnerships to further its mission of empowering older adults and improving their quality of life.

K4Connect

Series B in 2018
K4Connect, Inc. develops software solutions aimed at enhancing the lives of older adults and individuals with disabilities. The company offers K4Community, a platform designed for senior living communities that facilitates communication between residents and their families, promotes community engagement, and allows for effective home management. Additionally, K4Connect provides K4Life, a solution focused on helping individuals maintain their independence through smart home and wellness technologies. The integrated platform fosters family and community interaction while enabling operators of senior living facilities and healthcare providers to deliver high-quality care and services. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, K4Connect has established strategic partnerships to further its mission of empowering older adults and improving their quality of life.

Proterra

Series F in 2017
Proterra Inc. is a manufacturer of zero-emission electric buses, primarily focused on providing sustainable transportation solutions for public and commercial transit. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, with additional offices in Greenville, South Carolina, and City of Industry, California, Proterra designs its products, including 35-foot and 40-foot electric buses, to meet the diverse needs of urban and regional transit routes. The company's Catalyst platform is noted for its modularity, allowing it to adapt to various operational demands while delivering high energy efficiency. Proterra also offers a broad range of services, including vehicle electrification solutions, fleet planning, charging infrastructure, and comprehensive vehicle maintenance programs. By facilitating the transition away from fossil fuels, Proterra aims to enhance environmental quality and reduce operational costs for fleet operators, contributing to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

K4Connect

Series A in 2016
K4Connect, Inc. develops software solutions aimed at enhancing the lives of older adults and individuals with disabilities. The company offers K4Community, a platform designed for senior living communities that facilitates communication between residents and their families, promotes community engagement, and allows for effective home management. Additionally, K4Connect provides K4Life, a solution focused on helping individuals maintain their independence through smart home and wellness technologies. The integrated platform fosters family and community interaction while enabling operators of senior living facilities and healthcare providers to deliver high-quality care and services. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, K4Connect has established strategic partnerships to further its mission of empowering older adults and improving their quality of life.

EnTouch Controls

Series C in 2016
EnTouch Controls, Inc. specializes in designing and developing wireless building management systems tailored for small and medium businesses across various sectors, including retail, healthcare, and hospitality. Founded in 2008 and based in Richardson, Texas, the company offers a comprehensive SaaS-based energy management system that integrates installation, management analytics, and issue resolution tracking. This platform, known as EnTouch 360°, provides real-time dashboards and analytics to enhance enterprise visibility and optimize asset performance. By focusing on HVAC maintenance detection and performance optimization, EnTouch Controls aims to reduce energy costs for its clients, which include national chains, franchise owners, schools, and offices.

Mercatus

Series B in 2016
Mercatus, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that offers an enterprise-grade investment and asset management platform designed to streamline the energy investment life cycle. Founded in 2009, Mercatus provides tools for origination, development, finance, and management, effectively addressing the complexities faced by private market fund managers and asset owners. Its platform enables users to manage the entire investment process, including portfolio monitoring, deal management, valuation management, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations. Additionally, Mercatus features a PDF Parser for enhanced data extraction and offers professional services to support its clients. The platform's modern architecture facilitates the extraction, cleansing, and analysis of complex investment data, allowing users to gain transparency and flexibility in their investment operations.

Rentlytics

Series A in 2016
Rentlytics, Inc. is a business intelligence platform focused on providing real estate investors and managers with insights into property and portfolio performance. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers solutions that cover various aspects of real estate management, including rents, occupancy, lease analysis, delinquency, financial history, and budget variance. By leveraging big-data analytics, Rentlytics enables users to optimize data insights, enhance portfolio performance, and make informed decisions in the complex real estate market. The platform is designed to help clients identify and predict trends, thus allowing them to take proactive measures to mitigate risks and improve returns. Rentlytics operates as a subsidiary of RealPage, Inc. and serves some of the largest real estate investment management firms globally.
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