Farmers Business Network
Series G in 2021
Farmers Business Network, Inc. is an independent agricultural technology and commerce platform that serves as a farmer-to-farmer network, empowering its members to make informed decisions to enhance the economic viability of their farms. The company advocates for family farmers and ranchers by providing data-driven agronomic insights, facilitating direct purchases from manufacturers, and enabling competitive market opportunities for selling crops. Farmers can leverage the network to share information and access vital resources such as health and crop insurance. With a membership that spans over 80 million acres across the U.S., Canada, and Australia, Farmers Business Network employs over 800 personnel and operates offices in key locations, including San Carlos, California, Chicago, Illinois, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and its Canadian and Australian headquarters in High River, Alberta, and Perth, respectively.
PepGen
Venture Round in 2021
PepGen Ltd. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, focused on advancing the next generation of nucleic acid therapeutics, particularly in the treatment of severe neuromuscular and neurologic diseases. Incorporated in 2018, PepGen has developed its Enhanced Delivery Oligonucleotide (EDO) platform, which is designed to improve the uptake and activity of conjugated oligonucleotide therapeutics. The company's innovative EDO peptides enhance tissue penetration, cellular uptake, and nuclear delivery, demonstrating their ability to transport oligonucleotides effectively into various target tissues, including smooth, skeletal, and cardiac muscle, as well as the central nervous system. PepGen aims to unlock the clinical potential of these transformative therapeutics, with a particular emphasis on the effective delivery of antisense oligonucleotides, and is advancing its novel conjugate therapeutics toward clinical application.
Caris Life Sciences
Private Equity Round in 2021
Caris Life Sciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in molecular profiling and advanced diagnostic technologies aimed at improving cancer patient outcomes. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, with additional offices in Phoenix and Basel, the company develops solutions that leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze the molecular complexity of diseases. Caris offers a range of services, including anatomic pathology, drug development, and molecular analyses of patient samples, which include genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic profiling. Their Comprehensive Oncology Data Explorer serves as a clinico-genomic data platform. By providing insights into DNA, RNA, and protein profiles, Caris enables healthcare professionals to make more precise and personalized treatment decisions for oncology and other complex diseases. The company operates through distributors across the United States, Europe, Australia, and globally, and has established strategic collaborations to enhance its offerings.
Deep Instinct
Series D in 2021
Deep Instinct Ltd. is a cybersecurity company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with an additional office in New York, New York. The company specializes in developing advanced cybersecurity solutions that utilize artificial intelligence and deep learning technology to detect and prevent zero-day threats and advanced persistent threat attacks in real-time. Its platform offers comprehensive protection across various mobile devices, endpoints, and operating systems, regardless of whether they are connected to a network or the Internet. By leveraging deep learning's predictive capabilities, Deep Instinct enables enterprises to safeguard their infrastructures against unknown and evasive cyber threats, identifying and blocking attacks before they can cause harm.
Single Digits
Venture Round in 2012
Single Digits, Inc. is a managed wireless network service provider specializing in high-speed Internet access (HSIA) solutions tailored for property owners across various industries, including hospitality, healthcare, education, and transportation. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Bedford, New Hampshire, with additional offices in Manchester and Las Vegas, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services encompassing IP network design, engineering, guest management software, and technical support. Their offerings include real-time network monitoring, bandwidth management, authentication tracking, and multilingual support, as well as specialized tools for guest billing and captive portal services. Single Digits aims to enhance guest connectivity experiences by delivering secure and customizable Internet solutions, enabling property owners to efficiently manage their networks and meet the diverse needs of their guests and residents.
ArcSoft
Venture Round in 2011
ArcSoft Corporation Limited, established in 1994, is a global provider of algorithm and software solutions in the computer vision industry. Based in Fremont, California, with additional offices worldwide, the company specializes in image and video processing technologies for various devices and platforms. ArcSoft offers solutions for smartphone cameras, camera performance optimizations, motion sensing controllers, smart refrigerator software, automobile digital video recorders, projectors, and live video broadcasting apps. It serves prominent OEM manufacturers and has strategic partnerships with leading tech companies.
Adaptive Computing
Series A in 2010
Adaptive Computing's workload and resource orchestration software platform, Moab, is a world leader in dynamically optimizing large-scale computing environments. Moab intelligently places workloads and adapts resources to optimize application performance, increase system utilization and achieve organizational objectives. Moab's unique intelligent and predictive capabilities evaluate the impact of future orchestration decisions across diverse workload domains (HPC, HTC, Big Data, and Cloud VMs); thereby optimizing cost reduction, speeding product delivery and driving a competitive advantage.
Vantrix
Venture Round in 2010
Vantrix Corporation is a Montreal-based company that specializes in integrated media processing software aimed at video service providers and mobile operators. Founded in 1994, the company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, including the Vantrix Media Platform, which supports multi-screen video delivery, video processing, bandwidth optimization, caching, and analytics. Its virtualized video processing platform is designed to be modular and extensible, featuring virtualized GPU capabilities. Additionally, Vantrix provides tools for optimizing mobile video and multimedia messaging operations, as well as a centralized dashboard for managing virtualized applications and physical infrastructure. With deployments in over 65 networks globally, Vantrix is committed to delivering high-performance, scalable solutions that cater to the evolving needs of service providers. The company was previously known as VoiceAge Networks Corporation.
Netronome
Series D in 2010
Netronome is a company headquartered in Santa Clara, California, that specializes in networking software aimed at enhancing flow processing in networking and communications devices. By providing solutions that offload data path processing for virtual switches and routers, Netronome helps customers improve the efficiency of their data center infrastructure. This capability is particularly crucial in the context of increasing challenges associated with scaling and efficiency in modern data centers, especially as organizations adopt higher bandwidth network infrastructure. The company's technology combines the speed and flexibility of software innovation with the performance of hardware, allowing clients to achieve greater efficiencies in mega-scale data centers using commercial off-the-shelf server and networking equipment. Through its products, Netronome aims to reduce the total cost of ownership and drive higher revenue per server for its customers.
TransMedics
Series E in 2010
TransMedics Group, Inc., established in 1998 and based in Andover, Massachusetts, is a commercial-stage medical technology company specializing in transforming organ transplant therapy for end-stage organ failure patients worldwide. The company's core product, the Organ Care System (OCS), is a portable, innovative technology that maintains donor organs outside the body in a near-physiologic state, replicating human-like conditions. This system includes OCS LUNG and OCS Heart, designed to preserve and optimize lungs and hearts respectively during transport, allowing for better assessment and improvement of organ condition. TransMedics also offers clinical services to enhance transplant volume, improve outcomes, and reduce learning curves for healthcare providers.
MediaPlatform
Series B in 2010
MediaPlatform, Inc. specializes in developing webcasting and video management solutions tailored for enterprise communication and collaboration. The company offers a range of products, including WebCaster, an enterprise live video streaming platform, and SmartBridge, a videoconferencing gateway for real-time collaboration and on-demand content management. Additionally, MediaPlatform provides SmartPath for webcast distribution and SmartEdge, an enterprise content delivery network designed to optimize video delivery. Its Video Business Intelligence tool offers insights into the user experience during live presentations. The company also delivers event webcasting services and solutions for corporate communications, training, and video marketing. MediaPlatform serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including consulting, energy, financial services, government, and healthcare. Founded in 2005 and based in North Hollywood, California, MediaPlatform was formerly known as Interactive Video Technologies, Inc. and rebranded in 2010.
Virtify, Inc. is a provider of content and regulatory information management solutions tailored for the life sciences sector. Founded in 2004 and based in Massachusetts, the company specializes in structured content management software that supports various regulatory compliance needs, including clinical trial registration, global labeling, and the electronic common technical document (eCTD) submission process. Virtify's product suite includes tools for automating compliance processes, managing pharmaceutical and biotechnology data, and facilitating the exchange of product information necessary for marketing authorization applications. Additionally, the company offers professional services focused on clinical data management, regulatory submissions, system integration, and education, thereby assisting organizations in reducing time-to-market, mitigating risk, and optimizing costs associated with regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle. With operations in the United States and internationally, Virtify plays a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of regulatory affairs within the life sciences industry.
Trampoline Systems
Venture Round in 2009
Trampoline Systems Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in data analysis and visualization solutions aimed at enhancing business communities. Founded in 2003, the company develops enterprise software that utilizes data-driven methodologies to analyze internal communication channels, such as emails and blogs, to identify expertise and map relationships within organizations. Its offerings include a data-powered website that showcases business cluster activities to attract investment, as well as analytic tools that empower analysts and researchers to produce actionable insights. Additionally, Trampoline Systems provides consulting services focused on big-data insights and reporting, helping organizations make informed decisions based on comprehensive data analysis.
VIX is a digital media and content company that specializes in creating, acquiring, and distributing Hispanic-focused content primarily for audiences in the United States, Latin America, and Brazil. The platform offers a wide range of engaging content, including Latin music, sports, film, fashion, and news, accessible through its website and various social media channels. With a substantial following of 70 million across social platforms and over 1.4 billion monthly views, VIX ranks among the largest video publishers globally. The company also provides advertisers with opportunities for branded content that produces significant results. Based in Coral Gables, Florida, VIX operates additional offices in key locations throughout the Americas, allowing it to effectively reach and engage diverse demographics within the Hispanic market.
E-Paper Innovation
Series E in 2008
Plastic Logic Ltd is a manufacturer of plastic electronics, specializing in the development and production of flexible displays and devices. The company, based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, and with operations in Dresden, Germany, offers a range of high-quality, lightweight, and shatterproof electrophoretic displays in both color and monochrome. These displays are utilized in various applications, including mobile devices such as smartphones, e-readers, and tablets, as well as in signage, wristwatches, and automotive products. Plastic Logic serves original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), system integrators, and device manufacturers across the UK, Germany, Russia, and other international markets. The company has established a strategic partnership with UST Global Inc. and operates a pioneering facility that serves as the world's first commercial, volume production site for organic electronics. Through its open pilot line, Plastic Logic also collaborates with third-party companies, sharing its expertise in the industrialization and manufacturing of flexible electronics.
ThingMagic
Series B in 2008
ThingMagic, Inc. is a prominent developer of UHF radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, specializing in the design, manufacture, and sale of RFID engines, readers, and development platforms for various applications. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, the company offers a diverse range of products, including fixed and embedded RFID readers, antennas, and the ThingMagic Mercury xPRESS Platform, which allows for the development of application-specific RFID solutions. ThingMagic serves a wide array of customers, including major retailers, automotive firms, manufacturers, and companies in industrial automation, providing both products and professional services to facilitate the integration of RFID technology into consumer and industrial products. As of January 2017, ThingMagic operates as a subsidiary of Novanta Corporation.
Turbine creates and operates online games. It is one of the largest privately-held online gaming studios in North America. Turbine's online games include The Lord of the Rings Online, Shadows of Angmar, Dungeons & Dragons Online, Stormreach and Asheron's Call.
Fidelis Cybersecurity
Series B in 2008
Fidelis Cybersecurity, Inc. specializes in providing visibility and control products and services designed to detect, investigate, and prevent sophisticated cyber-attacks for both commercial enterprises and government clients globally. The company's key offerings include the Fidelis XPS platform, which helps organizations identify and mitigate advanced threats throughout the attack lifecycle, and the Resolution1 Endpoint solution, which enhances incident response and enables security teams to manage security events effectively. Additionally, Fidelis Endpoint 6.1 provides real-time insights into security incidents, facilitating quicker investigations. The company also offers deployment services, product training, and consulting services such as incident response and security assessments. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, with an office in Bethesda, Maryland, Fidelis Cybersecurity was formerly known as General Dynamics Fidelis Cybersecurity Solutions, Inc. and rebranded in May 2015.
Crossbeam Systems
Series F in 2008
Crossbeam Systems, Inc. specializes in next-generation security platforms designed for high-performance networks. The company transforms how enterprises, service providers, and government agencies architect and deliver security services. Its platforms allow for the consolidation of various security appliances and network equipment, enabling the virtualization of security applications and simplifying the delivery of security services. Crossbeam integrates hardware with third-party security applications, such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems, to enhance performance. Additionally, it offers SecureShore NMS, a network management system that facilitates multi-box configuration, OS backup and restore, reporting, and application distribution. The company's solutions include firewall, content gateway, and security virtualization services, complemented by professional training and support services. Crossbeam's diverse clientele ranges from financial institutions and pharmaceutical companies to government agencies and universities. Founded in 2000, the company is headquartered in Boxborough, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Europe and the Asia Pacific, as well as an authorized training center in Mexico City.
Howcast is an online video company that specializes in providing engaging and useful how-to information across a range of topics, including art, dance, healthcare, parenting, style, and fitness. Founded in 2007, the company streams tens of millions of instructional videos each month through its multi-platform distribution network. With a significant presence on mobile devices, Howcast has become the leading instructional content application globally, boasting over one million downloads on the iPhone and a growing user base on Google Android. The company also offers targeted video solutions designed for content providers, site publishers, and marketers. Howcast operates offices in San Francisco and New York.
Allegro Development
Series A in 2008
Allegro Development is a provider of energy trading and risk management solutions based in Dallas, Texas. The company specializes in developing commodity management software that caters to various sectors, including power and gas utilities, refiners, producers, commodity traders, retailers, and consumers. Allegro's comprehensive enterprise platform integrates front, middle, and back office functionalities, accommodating multiple currencies and all commodities. The software is designed to enhance the performance of stakeholders in the energy and agriculture industries by leveraging expertise in commodity trading, risk management, physical logistics, regulatory compliance, and accounting, ultimately maximizing the value of their commodities.
Icera is a company specializing in high-performance soft modem technology tailored for mobile broadband applications. Founded in 2002 by a team of semiconductor experts, Icera designs and develops wireless modem chipsets that cater to various devices, including mobile broadband datacards, USB sticks, and cellular modules for laptops and smartphones. The company's innovative platform solutions enable manufacturers to achieve high data rates for 3G HSDPA and HSUPA communications while maintaining low power consumption and cost. Icera's product offerings include chipsets for baseband processing, radio functionality, and power management, which provide clients with robust communication engines for their cellular devices. Headquartered in Bristol, UK, Icera has established design facilities in multiple countries, including France, Canada, and the US, and offers sales and support across Japan, Taiwan, Korea, and Europe.
60Frames Entertainment
Series A in 2007
60Frames Entertainment Inc., a Beverly Hills, Calif.-based digital content studio focused on professionally-made short films.
VIX is a digital media and content company that specializes in creating, acquiring, and distributing Hispanic-focused content primarily for audiences in the United States, Latin America, and Brazil. The platform offers a wide range of engaging content, including Latin music, sports, film, fashion, and news, accessible through its website and various social media channels. With a substantial following of 70 million across social platforms and over 1.4 billion monthly views, VIX ranks among the largest video publishers globally. The company also provides advertisers with opportunities for branded content that produces significant results. Based in Coral Gables, Florida, VIX operates additional offices in key locations throughout the Americas, allowing it to effectively reach and engage diverse demographics within the Hispanic market.
Greendimes
Series A in 2007
Green Dimes is a website dedicated on educating and informing the public about the serious threat that is Junk Mail is to the environment. Every day, millions of people receive mail that they didn't want, didn't ask for and, mostly aren't interested in. Thousands of companies, large and small, rely on this unpopular method of advertisement to get to the general masses, regardless of the huge negative impact it has.
TheraGenetics
Series A in 2007
TheraGenetics was spun out of King's College London in April 2006. Their technology is based upon pharmacogenetics; the study of genetic factors involved in influencing an individual's response to drug treatments. The strong foundation of TheraGenetics stems from the founding team's long commitment to pharmacogenetics that has situated us at the cutting edge of personalised medicine. Under the umbrella of the Institute of Psychiatry at King's College London, the founding team translated 15 years of research into the commercial world by developing the first pharmacogenetic test for response prediction in psychiatry. In 2005, this test which focuses on the schizophrenia treatment clozapine, was successfully licensed by King's College London to a major UK laboratory who have successfully brought the test to market in 2006. Based on this achievement and the overwhelming enthusiasm for personalised medicine solutions, King's College London, the academic founders and the London based venture firm IPGroup PLC launched TheraGenetics in April 2006. TheraGenetics unique knowledge and experience in CNS disorders extends from the bench to the bedside. The ultimate clinical utility has been a priority consideration at all stages of their test development; their clinical team knows what is required at the patient care interface and they develop tests accordingly. The TheraGenetic's team has a threshold of knowledge and experience spanning the whole test development process that is now allowing us to rapidly advance their work in the field of pharmacogenetic response prediction.
Trutap Limited is a mobile social network company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 2004. It provides a range of services including instant and group messaging, user profiles, blogging, and photo sharing. Additionally, Trutap offers news and downloads encompassing games, sports updates, celebrity news, horoscopes, and ringtones. The company was previously known as Hotxt Limited before it rebranded in July 2007.
Turin Networks
Series B in 2007
Turin Networks, Inc. is a prominent provider of Carrier Ethernet solutions tailored for wireline and wireless network operators globally. The company specializes in addressing the practical challenges faced by network operators, particularly in the realms of Wireless Backhaul, Carrier Ethernet, and Converged Services. Turin Networks offers a range of products, including metro service edge solutions that facilitate MEF-compliant Ethernet delivery over fiber and copper, as well as traditional TDM/PDH services. Additionally, the company provides wireless backhaul optimization products and converged business access services, thereby enabling operators to enhance their network performance and service delivery.
Crossbeam Systems
Series F in 2007
Crossbeam Systems, Inc. specializes in next-generation security platforms designed for high-performance networks. The company transforms how enterprises, service providers, and government agencies architect and deliver security services. Its platforms allow for the consolidation of various security appliances and network equipment, enabling the virtualization of security applications and simplifying the delivery of security services. Crossbeam integrates hardware with third-party security applications, such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems, to enhance performance. Additionally, it offers SecureShore NMS, a network management system that facilitates multi-box configuration, OS backup and restore, reporting, and application distribution. The company's solutions include firewall, content gateway, and security virtualization services, complemented by professional training and support services. Crossbeam's diverse clientele ranges from financial institutions and pharmaceutical companies to government agencies and universities. Founded in 2000, the company is headquartered in Boxborough, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Europe and the Asia Pacific, as well as an authorized training center in Mexico City.
TransMedics
Series D in 2007
TransMedics Group, Inc., established in 1998 and based in Andover, Massachusetts, is a commercial-stage medical technology company specializing in transforming organ transplant therapy for end-stage organ failure patients worldwide. The company's core product, the Organ Care System (OCS), is a portable, innovative technology that maintains donor organs outside the body in a near-physiologic state, replicating human-like conditions. This system includes OCS LUNG and OCS Heart, designed to preserve and optimize lungs and hearts respectively during transport, allowing for better assessment and improvement of organ condition. TransMedics also offers clinical services to enhance transplant volume, improve outcomes, and reduce learning curves for healthcare providers.
Amp'd Mobile
Venture Round in 2007
Amp'd Mobile was a mobile virtual network operator that resold services using the infrastructure of other mobile phone carriers, as it did not own its own spectrum. The company primarily targeted a younger audience, positioning itself in competition with other brands such as Disney Mobile, Helio, and Virgin Mobile. Despite raising over $350 million in funding, Amp'd Mobile faced financial difficulties and ultimately filed for bankruptcy in July 2007.
Trampoline Systems
Venture Round in 2007
Trampoline Systems Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in data analysis and visualization solutions aimed at enhancing business communities. Founded in 2003, the company develops enterprise software that utilizes data-driven methodologies to analyze internal communication channels, such as emails and blogs, to identify expertise and map relationships within organizations. Its offerings include a data-powered website that showcases business cluster activities to attract investment, as well as analytic tools that empower analysts and researchers to produce actionable insights. Additionally, Trampoline Systems provides consulting services focused on big-data insights and reporting, helping organizations make informed decisions based on comprehensive data analysis.
Katch, LLC is a technology company based in El Segundo, California, specializing in online advertising software. The company provides a comprehensive platform that enables brands to engage and monetize every visitor to their website, regardless of whether those visitors make a transaction. Katch offers a suite of solutions including bid control, analytics, testing, integration, workflow, and customization. It operates several online marketplaces, such as healthplans.com, CreditandLoan.com, AutoInsurance.net, and University.com. Established in 2002 and originally known as Vantage Media, Katch rebranded in March 2015. The company has received accolades for its rapid growth, being recognized as one of the fastest-growing advertising technology firms in North America and listed among the fastest-growing technology companies in America by notable business publications.
Mako Surgical
Series C in 2007
Mako Surgical is a medical device company based in Florida, specializing in advanced robotic arm solutions and orthopedic implants for minimally invasive procedures, particularly in knee and hip surgeries. The company’s flagship offering, MAKOplasty, is a restorative surgical solution designed to assist orthopedic surgeons in treating early to mid-stage osteoarthritic conditions in patients. Mako Surgical's robotic arm interactive orthopedic system (RIO) features a tactile robotic arm and an integrated bone cutting instrument, providing pre-operative and intra-operative guidance to enhance surgical precision. This technology facilitates tissue-sparing bone removal and accurate implant insertion and alignment, ultimately improving patient outcomes. Founded in 2004, Mako Surgical has gained recognition in the medical technology field, having been named the fastest growing technology company by Deloitte and receiving multiple awards for customer excellence and innovation.
Terabitz, Inc. operates a digital platform designed for the real estate industry, offering users a centralized location to access vital real estate tools, applications, and data. The platform allows consumers to organize and personalize their online experience by integrating information on property listings, neighborhood highlights, local market data, and essential services. Users can customize a dedicated page tailored to their specific real estate interests, incorporating elements such as schools, restaurants, crime statistics, and financial tools. Additionally, Terabitz fosters a community where users can share preferences and insights with friends and family, enhancing their decision-making process before, during, and after property transactions. Founded in 2006 and based in Palo Alto, California, Terabitz aims to transform the way consumers navigate the real estate market.
E-Paper Innovation
Series D in 2007
Plastic Logic Ltd is a manufacturer of plastic electronics, specializing in the development and production of flexible displays and devices. The company, based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, and with operations in Dresden, Germany, offers a range of high-quality, lightweight, and shatterproof electrophoretic displays in both color and monochrome. These displays are utilized in various applications, including mobile devices such as smartphones, e-readers, and tablets, as well as in signage, wristwatches, and automotive products. Plastic Logic serves original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), system integrators, and device manufacturers across the UK, Germany, Russia, and other international markets. The company has established a strategic partnership with UST Global Inc. and operates a pioneering facility that serves as the world's first commercial, volume production site for organic electronics. Through its open pilot line, Plastic Logic also collaborates with third-party companies, sharing its expertise in the industrialization and manufacturing of flexible electronics.
Sentiment Strategies
Private Equity Round in 2007
Sentiment Strategies is an alternative asset management firm based in New York, founded in June 2006 by Cormac Kinney. The firm specializes in market neutral, multi-factor quantitative strategies, providing advisory services that leverage data-intensive methodologies. By analyzing up to 70,000 daily news articles in real time, Sentiment Strategies enables clients to engage in medium to high-frequency statistical arbitrage trading. The firm's focus on quantitative hedge fund advisory services distinguishes it in the competitive landscape of alternative asset management.
Passado
Venture Round in 2006
Passado operates as an Internet community. It offers features and functions designed to give its members to interact with one another, such as blogging, photosharing, forums, and broadcasts. The company also enables its members to share their opinions and information. Passado was founded in 2001 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
Wimba is a developer and provider of collaborative learning software solutions tailored for the education sector, including Further and Higher Education as well as K-12 institutions. The company offers a range of software tools designed to facilitate online classes, meetings, and training sessions. Additionally, Wimba provides publishing services and solutions that are commonly utilized in academic publishing, enhancing the learning experience and promoting effective communication in educational environments.
Netronome
Series C in 2006
Netronome is a company headquartered in Santa Clara, California, that specializes in networking software aimed at enhancing flow processing in networking and communications devices. By providing solutions that offload data path processing for virtual switches and routers, Netronome helps customers improve the efficiency of their data center infrastructure. This capability is particularly crucial in the context of increasing challenges associated with scaling and efficiency in modern data centers, especially as organizations adopt higher bandwidth network infrastructure. The company's technology combines the speed and flexibility of software innovation with the performance of hardware, allowing clients to achieve greater efficiencies in mega-scale data centers using commercial off-the-shelf server and networking equipment. Through its products, Netronome aims to reduce the total cost of ownership and drive higher revenue per server for its customers.
Novare Surgical
Series D in 2006
Novare Surgical Systems, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets devices for minimally invasive surgery. It offers motion hand-held laparoscopic instruments, which includes graspers, dissectors, cautery, and needle holders. The company's products are used in acid reflux treatment, adrenal gland removal, colon resection, gastric bypass, hysterectomy, lung lobe removal, ovary removal, prostate removal, achalasia treatment, appendix removal, gall bladder removal, hernia repair, lymph node extraction, kidney removal, pelvic mass removal, and spleen removal procedures. It provides its products through its sales representatives in the United States, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Greece, Israel, Italy, Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, and Turkey. Novare Surgical Systems, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.
Spot Runner AI
Series B in 2006
Spot Runner AI, established in 2003, specializes in television advertising services for businesses. Leveraging advanced technology, the company offers a range of services including commercial production, media planning and buying, along with innovative solutions like contextual video advertising, machine learning, and data analysis. Their platform empowers advertisers and publishers with cutting-edge tools for effective and efficient advertising campaigns.
Linux NetworX
Series D in 2006
Linux Networx, Inc. is a provider of Linux-based high performance computing (HPC) solutions, established in 1989 and headquartered in Bluffdale, Utah. The company specializes in designing, delivering, and supporting HPC cluster solutions, which encompass compute, storage, and visualization technologies. One of its key offerings is Clusterworx Advanced, a cluster management software that allows administrators to efficiently install, manage, and monitor heterogeneous clusters. In addition to its hardware and software solutions, Linux Networx provides a range of technical services, including batch scheduling implementations, application optimization, security implementations, and application configuration and tuning. The company serves various industries, including aerospace, automotive, government, heavy equipment, academia, life sciences, heavy manufacturing, and oil and gas. In February 2008, Linux Networx was acquired by Silicon Graphics Inc.
Vurv Technology
Series C in 2006
Vurv Technology is a provider of on-demand talent management software. Vurv's management tools are delivered through web browsers utilizing "software-as-a-service" approach. Company's product offerings include recruitment, onboarding, performance, succession, compensation and workforce transition management. As of May 2008, More than 1,700 companies use Vurv's products.
GAIN Capital
Series D in 2006
GAIN Capital is a global provider of online trading services, focusing on foreign exchange (forex) and contracts for difference (CFDs). It serves retail and institutional investors across more than 140 countries, offering a comprehensive trading platform that handles nearly $250 billion in transactions each month. The company operates two primary segments: the retail segment, which provides access to various global financial markets, including spot forex, precious metals, spread bets, and CFDs, and the futures segment, which offers execution and risk-management services for exchange-traded futures and futures options. The retail segment is the primary source of revenue for the company, which generates most of its income from clients in Europe and North America.
Amp'd Mobile
Venture Round in 2006
Amp'd Mobile was a mobile virtual network operator that resold services using the infrastructure of other mobile phone carriers, as it did not own its own spectrum. The company primarily targeted a younger audience, positioning itself in competition with other brands such as Disney Mobile, Helio, and Virgin Mobile. Despite raising over $350 million in funding, Amp'd Mobile faced financial difficulties and ultimately filed for bankruptcy in July 2007.
MediaPlatform
Venture Round in 2006
MediaPlatform, Inc. specializes in developing webcasting and video management solutions tailored for enterprise communication and collaboration. The company offers a range of products, including WebCaster, an enterprise live video streaming platform, and SmartBridge, a videoconferencing gateway for real-time collaboration and on-demand content management. Additionally, MediaPlatform provides SmartPath for webcast distribution and SmartEdge, an enterprise content delivery network designed to optimize video delivery. Its Video Business Intelligence tool offers insights into the user experience during live presentations. The company also delivers event webcasting services and solutions for corporate communications, training, and video marketing. MediaPlatform serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including consulting, energy, financial services, government, and healthcare. Founded in 2005 and based in North Hollywood, California, MediaPlatform was formerly known as Interactive Video Technologies, Inc. and rebranded in 2010.
Linux NetworX
Series C in 2006
Linux Networx, Inc. is a provider of Linux-based high performance computing (HPC) solutions, established in 1989 and headquartered in Bluffdale, Utah. The company specializes in designing, delivering, and supporting HPC cluster solutions, which encompass compute, storage, and visualization technologies. One of its key offerings is Clusterworx Advanced, a cluster management software that allows administrators to efficiently install, manage, and monitor heterogeneous clusters. In addition to its hardware and software solutions, Linux Networx provides a range of technical services, including batch scheduling implementations, application optimization, security implementations, and application configuration and tuning. The company serves various industries, including aerospace, automotive, government, heavy equipment, academia, life sciences, heavy manufacturing, and oil and gas. In February 2008, Linux Networx was acquired by Silicon Graphics Inc.
ThingMagic
Series A in 2006
ThingMagic, Inc. is a prominent developer of UHF radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, specializing in the design, manufacture, and sale of RFID engines, readers, and development platforms for various applications. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, the company offers a diverse range of products, including fixed and embedded RFID readers, antennas, and the ThingMagic Mercury xPRESS Platform, which allows for the development of application-specific RFID solutions. ThingMagic serves a wide array of customers, including major retailers, automotive firms, manufacturers, and companies in industrial automation, providing both products and professional services to facilitate the integration of RFID technology into consumer and industrial products. As of January 2017, ThingMagic operates as a subsidiary of Novanta Corporation.
Integrated Development Enterprise
Venture Round in 2005
Integrated Development Enterprise, Inc. develops project and product portfolio management solutions. It offers IDeWeb solutions, including integrated applications and professional services to Web-enable product portfolio management in enterprise market. The company’s solutions enable companies to automate and integrate processes and information for business decision-making in product development. Integrated Development Enterprise, Inc. was founded in 1998 and is based in Concord, Massachusetts.
Sonexis is a provider of in-house audio and web conferencing platforms tailored for enterprise use. Their flagship product, ConferenceManager, is designed to enhance user experience and security while operating seamlessly within existing voice and data networks. This platform allows businesses to manage audio and web conferences without incurring the high costs associated with subscription-based services. ConferenceManager is PBX independent, can be deployed quickly with minimal effort, and scales to accommodate a wide range of user needs, from small teams to large organizations. With features such as integrated scheduling through Microsoft Outlook and Lotus Notes, reservationless conferencing, and emergency conferencing capabilities, Sonexis provides a comprehensive solution for organizations seeking to optimize their conferencing capabilities. Headquartered in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, with a technology center in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, Sonexis supports both on-premise deployment and dedicated colocation options, allowing clients to leverage their existing infrastructure or take advantage of competitive telecommunications rates.
Fibertower
Series A in 2005
FiberTower Corporation is a privately held company specializing in facilities-based backhaul services for wireless carriers in the United States. The company utilizes its wireless spectrum assets and fiber networks to transport voice, video, and data traffic from mobile base stations to switching centers. With a focus on millimeter band fixed wireless technology, FiberTower offers a range of services, including Small Cell and Macro cell backhaul and transport solutions, across its 46 wide-area licensed regions. As of its most recent reporting, FiberTower serves over 6,000 billing customer locations through a network of more than 3,300 deployed sites in major markets such as New York, Chicago, and Dallas/Fort Worth. The company is known for its strong relationships with mobile carriers and its commitment to research and development in collaboration with industry partners. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, FiberTower operates as a subsidiary of AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC.
Crossbeam Systems
Series E in 2005
Crossbeam Systems, Inc. specializes in next-generation security platforms designed for high-performance networks. The company transforms how enterprises, service providers, and government agencies architect and deliver security services. Its platforms allow for the consolidation of various security appliances and network equipment, enabling the virtualization of security applications and simplifying the delivery of security services. Crossbeam integrates hardware with third-party security applications, such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems, to enhance performance. Additionally, it offers SecureShore NMS, a network management system that facilitates multi-box configuration, OS backup and restore, reporting, and application distribution. The company's solutions include firewall, content gateway, and security virtualization services, complemented by professional training and support services. Crossbeam's diverse clientele ranges from financial institutions and pharmaceutical companies to government agencies and universities. Founded in 2000, the company is headquartered in Boxborough, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Europe and the Asia Pacific, as well as an authorized training center in Mexico City.
Turbine creates and operates online games. It is one of the largest privately-held online gaming studios in North America. Turbine's online games include The Lord of the Rings Online, Shadows of Angmar, Dungeons & Dragons Online, Stormreach and Asheron's Call.
Vurv Technology
Series B in 2005
Vurv Technology is a provider of on-demand talent management software. Vurv's management tools are delivered through web browsers utilizing "software-as-a-service" approach. Company's product offerings include recruitment, onboarding, performance, succession, compensation and workforce transition management. As of May 2008, More than 1,700 companies use Vurv's products.
Linux NetworX
Series B in 2004
Linux Networx, Inc. is a provider of Linux-based high performance computing (HPC) solutions, established in 1989 and headquartered in Bluffdale, Utah. The company specializes in designing, delivering, and supporting HPC cluster solutions, which encompass compute, storage, and visualization technologies. One of its key offerings is Clusterworx Advanced, a cluster management software that allows administrators to efficiently install, manage, and monitor heterogeneous clusters. In addition to its hardware and software solutions, Linux Networx provides a range of technical services, including batch scheduling implementations, application optimization, security implementations, and application configuration and tuning. The company serves various industries, including aerospace, automotive, government, heavy equipment, academia, life sciences, heavy manufacturing, and oil and gas. In February 2008, Linux Networx was acquired by Silicon Graphics Inc.
Crossbeam Systems
Series D in 2004
Crossbeam Systems, Inc. specializes in next-generation security platforms designed for high-performance networks. The company transforms how enterprises, service providers, and government agencies architect and deliver security services. Its platforms allow for the consolidation of various security appliances and network equipment, enabling the virtualization of security applications and simplifying the delivery of security services. Crossbeam integrates hardware with third-party security applications, such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems, to enhance performance. Additionally, it offers SecureShore NMS, a network management system that facilitates multi-box configuration, OS backup and restore, reporting, and application distribution. The company's solutions include firewall, content gateway, and security virtualization services, complemented by professional training and support services. Crossbeam's diverse clientele ranges from financial institutions and pharmaceutical companies to government agencies and universities. Founded in 2000, the company is headquartered in Boxborough, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Europe and the Asia Pacific, as well as an authorized training center in Mexico City.
Shoes.com
Series B in 2004
Shoes.com is an online marketplace specializing in retail shoes and related accessories, offering a wide selection of products including shoes, purses, wallets, bags, and clothing for various demographics, including women, men, boys, girls, and babies. Founded in 2000 as Shoebuy.com in Boston, Massachusetts, the company was a pioneer in the online shoe retail space and has since served millions of customers with diverse preferences. Shoes.com features over one million styles from more than 800 top brands, ensuring a seamless shopping experience across devices. In 2016, the company was acquired by Jet.com, which is part of the Walmart US eCommerce division, further enhancing its capabilities to provide a superior shoe-shopping experience. In addition to its online presence, Shoes.com also operates physical stores in Vancouver and Toronto.
Integrated Development Enterprise
Series A in 2004
Integrated Development Enterprise, Inc. develops project and product portfolio management solutions. It offers IDeWeb solutions, including integrated applications and professional services to Web-enable product portfolio management in enterprise market. The company’s solutions enable companies to automate and integrate processes and information for business decision-making in product development. Integrated Development Enterprise, Inc. was founded in 1998 and is based in Concord, Massachusetts.
N2 Broadband
Series C in 2003
N2 Broadband is a provider of distribution and management solutions for interactive television services, specializing in video-on-demand (VOD) hardware, software, and services. The company develops and implements comprehensive video distribution networks that include critical components such as network management, billing, and security. By collaborating with cable television operators and entertainment companies, N2 Broadband automates the distribution of digital content onto cable systems, facilitating the delivery of VOD and other on-demand services. The company's offerings are designed to enhance the operational efficiency of its clients in the rapidly evolving media landscape.
Vurv Technology
Series A in 2003
Vurv Technology is a provider of on-demand talent management software. Vurv's management tools are delivered through web browsers utilizing "software-as-a-service" approach. Company's product offerings include recruitment, onboarding, performance, succession, compensation and workforce transition management. As of May 2008, More than 1,700 companies use Vurv's products.
Recruitmax
Series A in 2003
Recruitmax is a globally recognized provider of workforce management solutions based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. They offer software and services designed to help companies streamline their recruitment, hiring, and retention processes. With over 40,000 users across 500 client companies, Recruitmax's solutions cater to a wide range of businesses, from small recruiting firms to large multinational corporations. Their commitment to efficiency and excellence has earned them numerous awards in the industry.
Interactive Video Technologies
Series D in 2003
Interactive Video Technologies (IVT) provides rich-media software and services to Fortune 1000 companies to communicate with Customers, Investors, Employees and the Market.
Integrated Development Enterprise
Series C in 2002
Integrated Development Enterprise, Inc. develops project and product portfolio management solutions. It offers IDeWeb solutions, including integrated applications and professional services to Web-enable product portfolio management in enterprise market. The company’s solutions enable companies to automate and integrate processes and information for business decision-making in product development. Integrated Development Enterprise, Inc. was founded in 1998 and is based in Concord, Massachusetts.
Interactive Video Technologies
Series C in 2001
Interactive Video Technologies (IVT) provides rich-media software and services to Fortune 1000 companies to communicate with Customers, Investors, Employees and the Market.
Interactive Video Technologies
Series C in 2001
Headquartered in New York, IVT is an established company backed by years of research, development, Fortune 1000 customers and investment from highly reputable firms. IVT provides a comprehensive product that enables business users to create, manage and deploy rich-media presentations to an audience of unlimited size. With IVT, enterprises have a powerful way to enhance product launches, executive communications, training, salesforce readiness and customer briefings.
eYak (Sonexis)
Series C in 2000
eYak (Sonexis) is an IP telephony services company. It provides internet protocol media server software and solutions for voice applications. The company was founded by Jeff Flowers in 1999 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
SiteLite is a leader in eSystems Availability Management (eSAM) outsourcing, established in 1995. The company specializes in ensuring the continuous operation of e-business application solutions through extensive expertise, proactive system maintenance, event monitoring, and prompt problem diagnosis and resolution. SiteLite is recognized for pioneering secure remote administration for comprehensive application management. Its management service provider platform offers selective outsourcing options, managing and supporting a variety of network devices, operating systems, web servers, databases, and advanced e-business applications. This enables clients to focus on their core business objectives while ensuring their systems operate at peak performance.
qServe Communications
Series A in 2000
At qServe Communications, it is their unique vision to be a one-stop source for all your maintenance and development needs. They understand the difficulty of locating reliable companies to meet all of your infrastructure requirements. qServe has built an answer to this problem, a national service network of in-house employees to deliver quality management, installation, erection, inspection and maintenance services to the communications industry. With their full spectrum of project and program management services, they drive your project from start to finish, becoming an integral part of your development team. Many of qServe Communications crews and staff bring many years of valuable experience in the development of communications systems and infrastructures. From Program and Project Management to in-house installation and maintenance services, qServe will work diligently to ensure your project's success. qServe has performed thousands of projects for clients including: AT&T Wireless Services, Alltel Mobile, Nextel, Sprint, Omnipoint, Bell Atlantic Mobile, Teligent, Metricom, American Tower, Crown Castle and SBA Communications Corporation.
Transmeta
Venture Round in 2000
Transmeta Corporation, founded in 1995 and based in California, specializes in the development and licensing of advanced semiconductor technologies and microprocessor designs. Initially recognized for its innovative x86-compatible microprocessors, Transmeta focused on delivering a combination of low power consumption, high performance, and compact size, making its products suitable for a variety of computing platforms. Currently, the company emphasizes its expertise in power management technologies, particularly its LongRun and LongRun2 suites, which are designed to control leakage and enhance power efficiency in semiconductor and computing devices. Through licensing agreements, Transmeta shares its computing and microprocessor technologies with other companies, contributing to advancements in the tech industry.
Intertech Management Group
Series C in 2000
Intertech has over a decade of experience in the telecommunication industry. Founded in 1987, the company has built upon its background in telecommunications engineering and networking to become a driving force in Next Generation billing and customer care solutions for the high speed data (IP, xDSL, ATM, Frame Relay, Private Line) and CLEC services (Local, Long Distance, Enhanced Voice, Internet) for the wholesale and retail markets. Since its inception, Intertech has concentrated on designing and developing innovative, ground breaking software solutions for the telecommunications marketplace. Their world-class development center is equipped with the most advanced tools available to allow products of the highest quality and reliability. Intertech’s strong focus on the high speed data and CLEC markets has allowed it to amass an unmatched level of business and technical expertise in these market segments. Because they truly understand the business as well as technical challenges that service providers in these areas face, they are able to quickly assess changes in the market and develop specific solutions that help providers maintain their competitive edge. Their partnership approach to their customers and their service bureau experience mean they are also experts in the operational aspects of billing and customer care. In other words, they know how to build world-class billing and customer care systems AND they know how to implement, operate and maintain them.
Optical Switch
Venture Round in 2000
Optical Switch Corporation is a manufacturer of optical switches and automated lithography tool systems.
A large broadband service provider focused on providing digital subscriber line services
Blink.com
Series B in 2000
Blink.com is a venture-supported personal information management service that enables its users to access their favorite web links whenever they want, from any internet browser in the world. It is based in New York, United States.
Captura Software
Venture Round in 2000
Captura Software, established in September 1994, specializes in offering large companies comprehensive solutions for managing and reducing costs. The company focuses on Total Expense Management solutions that automate expense management through web-based technology, enabling organizations to capture crucial financial data for informed decision-making. These solutions can be deployed globally, accessible to users via standard web browsers with an Internet connection. Captura's applications are centrally hosted and maintained, providing flexibility in deployment options. To further enhance its offerings, Captura forms strategic alliances across various sectors, including finance, software, travel, and communications. These collaborations assist clients in designing and implementing integrated solutions for effective expense data capture and analysis across their enterprises.
HotOffTheWire.com
Series A in 2000
HotOffTheWire.com is the first business-to-business electronic commerce site for the Houseware and Hardware consumer product industries that brings together trade buyers and manufacturers in a central, independent exchange on the Web. HotOffTheWire.com provides retailers with convenient on-line access to a multitude of products and Brands - and cost efficiently opens new sales and distribution opportunities for manufacturers. Their site also provides members with a breadth of value-added business tools, news, financial resources, and shipping logistics to save HotOffTheWire.com members time and money.
SoftLock.com
Series B in 2000
SoftLock.com is a privately owned company that specializes in merchandizing digital content. It offers a system that enables content publishers and commercial web sites to securely market and sell digital content. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Maynard, Massachusetts.
Ennovate Networks
Venture Round in 2000
Ennovate Networks is a company that specializes in carrier-class IP service provisioning products, primarily aimed at the telecom and Internet Service Provider (ISP) markets. Its offerings are designed to assist next-generation carriers and network service providers in enhancing revenue streams from their existing networks. By facilitating the introduction of a new class of differentiated frame relay and business IP services, Ennovate Networks enables these companies to transition to more flexible and advanced network infrastructures.
Net Value Holdings
Venture Round in 2000
Net Value Holdings is a virtual incubator focused on early-stage e-commerce businesses. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, Boston, and Philadelphia, the firm aims to build a collaborative network by identifying promising e-commerce opportunities. It supports new companies by providing access to experienced executives, high-profile advisors, and essential services. Net Value Holdings currently holds interests in nine internet-based businesses at various stages of development.
Enterworks Acquisition
Venture Round in 2000
EnterWorks, Inc. specializes in master data management and product information management solutions, catering to various industries, including consumer packaged goods, hospitality, technology, and fashion. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including dynamic data modeling, digital asset management, and custom-branded portals for collaboration and content syndication. Its flagship product, EnterWorks Enable, serves as a content management platform that allows retailers, manufacturers, and distributors to integrate and manage data from both internal and external sources, facilitating efficient content publishing across multiple channels. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, with an additional office in Helsinki, Finland, EnterWorks operates as a subsidiary of Winshuttle, LLC, following its acquisition in 2015 by Black Dragon Capital. The company partners with technology vendors, resellers, and system integrators to enhance its offerings and support businesses in optimizing their data management processes.
Cascade Systems
Venture Round in 1999
Cascade Systems specializes in e-Merchandising solutions, focusing on enhancing online retail experiences for businesses. By leveraging innovative technology, the company aims to improve product visibility and customer engagement in digital marketplaces. Cascade Systems offers tools and strategies designed to optimize online merchandising, ultimately helping retailers increase sales and streamline their operations. With a commitment to providing effective solutions, the company plays a significant role in the evolving landscape of e-commerce.
Soapstone Networks
Series B in 1998
Soapstone Networks (formerly Avici Systems) developer of Terabit Switch/Router technology aimed at providing the next generation of high performance, IP-based routers to carriers and Internet Service Providers worldwide. Soapstone Networks got liquidated in 2009 July.