Story2, LLC is an online platform that specializes in essay writing and storytelling, aimed at assisting students in navigating the college admissions process. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, the company offers a tool called EssayBuilder, which helps users plan, organize, and craft their college admission essays while allowing them to share their narratives with peers. In addition to this, Story2 provides essay coaching solutions that include personalized feedback and one-on-one online coaching to enhance students' chances of gaining admission to selective colleges. The platform emphasizes the importance of storytelling in developing writing confidence and persistence, not only for college applications but also for job searches and professional development. By encouraging the use of personal narratives, Story2 aims to help students articulate their unique experiences and aspirations, ultimately facilitating their success in higher education and beyond.
KoolSpan
Debt Financing in 2013
KoolSpan, Inc. is a provider of secure communication solutions that enable businesses and consumers to make phone calls and send text messages securely through smartphones. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, with an additional office in the Asia Pacific region, KoolSpan offers a range of encryption solutions, including TrustCall Native Enterprise for policy enforcement and automated encryption, as well as TrustCall for Government, designed for secure classified communication. The company’s platform supports Android, iPhone, and BlackBerry devices, ensuring robust, cross-platform security. KoolSpan addresses the increasing threats to intellectual property and sensitive information, serving government organizations and enterprises across various sectors in over 60 countries. The company's services include multiple deployment options, such as TrustCall Global Service and TrustCall On-Prem, and it is recognized for its validated security measures and numerous patents.
KoolSpan
Venture Round in 2011
KoolSpan, Inc. is a provider of secure communication solutions that enable businesses and consumers to make phone calls and send text messages securely through smartphones. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, with an additional office in the Asia Pacific region, KoolSpan offers a range of encryption solutions, including TrustCall Native Enterprise for policy enforcement and automated encryption, as well as TrustCall for Government, designed for secure classified communication. The company’s platform supports Android, iPhone, and BlackBerry devices, ensuring robust, cross-platform security. KoolSpan addresses the increasing threats to intellectual property and sensitive information, serving government organizations and enterprises across various sectors in over 60 countries. The company's services include multiple deployment options, such as TrustCall Global Service and TrustCall On-Prem, and it is recognized for its validated security measures and numerous patents.
eDataSource
Series B in 2009
eDataSource, Inc., established in 2003, specializes in competitive intelligence for email marketing, social media, and e-commerce activities. It monitors real-time data from active consumer inboxes worldwide, offering tools such as Competitive Tracker, Inbox Tracker, Design Tracker, and Partner API to optimize email campaigns and provide immediate insights into delivery issues. Serving a diverse range of clients from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, eDataSource empowers marketers with precise, accessible data to enhance their email marketing strategies. As of late 2020, it operates as a subsidiary of Message Systems, Inc., headquartered in New York City.
KoolSpan, Inc. is a provider of secure communication solutions that enable businesses and consumers to make phone calls and send text messages securely through smartphones. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, with an additional office in the Asia Pacific region, KoolSpan offers a range of encryption solutions, including TrustCall Native Enterprise for policy enforcement and automated encryption, as well as TrustCall for Government, designed for secure classified communication. The company’s platform supports Android, iPhone, and BlackBerry devices, ensuring robust, cross-platform security. KoolSpan addresses the increasing threats to intellectual property and sensitive information, serving government organizations and enterprises across various sectors in over 60 countries. The company's services include multiple deployment options, such as TrustCall Global Service and TrustCall On-Prem, and it is recognized for its validated security measures and numerous patents.
Zounds, Inc. is a company that designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets hearing aids aimed at individuals with hearing impairments. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Mesa, Arizona, the company offers a range of hearing systems and wireless devices, including replacement accessories such as foam sleeves, open dome tips, remote controls, charging stations, and carrying cases. Zounds is committed to providing high-quality sound, rechargeable batteries, noise cancellation, and remote control features in its products, making them accessible at an affordable price. The company sells its products through its online platform and various centers located across multiple states, including Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Massachusetts, Missouri, Michigan, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington. Zounds, Inc. underwent a voluntary reorganization under Chapter 11 in 2009.
Zounds, Inc. is a company that designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets hearing aids aimed at individuals with hearing impairments. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Mesa, Arizona, the company offers a range of hearing systems and wireless devices, including replacement accessories such as foam sleeves, open dome tips, remote controls, charging stations, and carrying cases. Zounds is committed to providing high-quality sound, rechargeable batteries, noise cancellation, and remote control features in its products, making them accessible at an affordable price. The company sells its products through its online platform and various centers located across multiple states, including Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Massachusetts, Missouri, Michigan, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington. Zounds, Inc. underwent a voluntary reorganization under Chapter 11 in 2009.
Tango Networks
Series A in 2007
Tango Networks, Inc. is a communications solutions provider based in Richardson, Texas, established in 2005. The company specializes in mobile communications tailored for enterprise organizations and carriers. Its flagship product, Abrazo, is a unified communications solution that seamlessly integrates mobile phones with enterprise voice and data networks, allowing any mobile device to function as an extension of the corporate PBX or unified communications systems. This platform facilitates the flexible orchestration of voice and messaging applications across multi-vendor environments, empowering service providers, channel partners, and enterprises to deliver efficient mobile business services to their customers and workforce.
iNeoMarketing
Venture Round in 2006
iNeoMarketing is a B2B marketing agency that uses marketing automation and content marketing to drive more client B2B opportunities.
KoolSpan, Inc. is a provider of secure communication solutions that enable businesses and consumers to make phone calls and send text messages securely through smartphones. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, with an additional office in the Asia Pacific region, KoolSpan offers a range of encryption solutions, including TrustCall Native Enterprise for policy enforcement and automated encryption, as well as TrustCall for Government, designed for secure classified communication. The company’s platform supports Android, iPhone, and BlackBerry devices, ensuring robust, cross-platform security. KoolSpan addresses the increasing threats to intellectual property and sensitive information, serving government organizations and enterprises across various sectors in over 60 countries. The company's services include multiple deployment options, such as TrustCall Global Service and TrustCall On-Prem, and it is recognized for its validated security measures and numerous patents.
Game Trust
Series B in 2005
Game Trust, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing infrastructure for community and commerce applications within the online gaming and entertainment sectors. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in New York, the company is known for its Game Frame platform, which is designed for online casual games. Game Frame supports the needs of the casual gaming audience by offering a comprehensive online entertainment experience. The platform is licensed by website operators and game developers, enabling them to enhance their offerings with community features and commerce capabilities, whether for new titles or existing games. Game Trust operates in both the United States and Europe, serving a diverse range of game distributors and developers. As of October 2007, Game Trust functions as a subsidiary of RealNetworks, Inc.