Meta is a social technology company that facilitates connections among individuals, communities, and businesses. Originally founded as Facebook in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg in Menlo Park, California, the company rebranded to Meta on October 28, 2021, to reflect its broader focus beyond social networking. Meta operates various applications and services, positioning itself as a leader in the social media landscape, with over 1.32 billion monthly active users. The company has continuously evolved, integrating features that enhance user engagement and community building. Meta's strategic initiatives also include partnerships aimed at advancing marketing and commercial efforts in the digital and mobile sectors. As it explores new technologies, including virtual and augmented realities, Meta aims to redefine how people interact and share experiences online.
Spotify offers a digital music-streaming service, providing on-demand access to songs across various devices. It enables users to search and discover music collections, build playlists, share music via social networks, and receive personalized recommendations based on listening history.
The New York Times Company
Post in 2022
The New York Times Company is a leading American media company that publishes The New York Times and operates a broad portfolio of digital properties. It distributes news, information, and entertainment through a daily newspaper and more than 50 websites, and it has historically issued multiple print editions. The company maintains strong reporting across sections including News, Opinions, Business, Arts, Science, and Sports, with digital platforms such as NYTimes and smartphone apps extending its reach. Headquartered in New York and founded in 1851, it also licenses databases and provides digital archives through its digital unit. Revenue comes mainly from subscriptions and advertising across print and digital properties. The company is organized into segments including New York Times Group and The Athletic, reflecting its mix of traditional publishing and digital sports media.
Altus Power, established in 2009 and headquartered in Connecticut, is a commercial-scale clean electrification company. It specializes in developing, owning, and operating large-scale photovoltaic and energy storage systems across the United States. Altus Power serves a diverse range of customers, including commercial, industrial, public sector, and community solar entities. Its business model involves building clean energy systems on commercial buildings, properties, schools, and municipal buildings, with the generated electricity sold at a discount to the host or other third parties. The host receives discounted energy and a roof/land lease stream, with no upfront investment required. Altus Power's mission is to drive the clean energy transition by providing solar generation and energy storage facilities, along with electric vehicle charging solutions.
AppHarvest
Series C in 2020
AppHarvest, Inc. is a food production company based in Lexington, Kentucky, established in 2017. It focuses on building and operating controlled-environment greenhouse farms that utilize advanced technology to grow non-GMO, chemical-free vegetables. By combining traditional agricultural practices with modern innovations, AppHarvest aims to create a sustainable and climate-resilient food system. The company's greenhouses are designed to optimize water usage, distributing more while significantly reducing overall consumption. Through its efforts, AppHarvest seeks to address the challenges of food production in a changing climate, contributing to a more sustainable agricultural landscape.
Noodle is a U.S.-based education technology company that supports online and hybrid higher education. It helps universities design, launch, and operate online degree and certificate programs, offering services across marketing, student recruitment, enrollment, curriculum design, student engagement, support services, graduate placement, and alumni engagement to deliver scalable, high-quality programs. Noodle also helps students navigate education choices through data-driven guidance and connections to schools, programs, resources, and experts. By connecting universities, education leaders, providers, and learners, Noodle enables the development and delivery of online and hybrid programs while aiming to improve access and reduce costs.
Noodle is a U.S.-based education technology company that supports online and hybrid higher education. It helps universities design, launch, and operate online degree and certificate programs, offering services across marketing, student recruitment, enrollment, curriculum design, student engagement, support services, graduate placement, and alumni engagement to deliver scalable, high-quality programs. Noodle also helps students navigate education choices through data-driven guidance and connections to schools, programs, resources, and experts. By connecting universities, education leaders, providers, and learners, Noodle enables the development and delivery of online and hybrid programs while aiming to improve access and reduce costs.
Nikola Motor Company
Post in 2020
Nikola Motor Company is an electric vehicle manufacturer based in Salt Lake City, Utah, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing hydrogen fuel cells, battery electric trucks, and associated energy solutions, with the goal of transforming the transportation industry on a global scale. Nikola gained significant attention for its ambition to revolutionize the trucking sector through innovative electric and hydrogen fuel cell technologies. Initially, the company focused on creating zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell trucks designed for long-haul commercial use, with a range of up to 1,200 miles. Additionally, Nikola planned to establish hydrogen refueling infrastructure to support its vehicles, further enhancing its commitment to sustainable transportation solutions.
AppHarvest
Venture Round in 2020
AppHarvest, Inc. is a food production company based in Lexington, Kentucky, established in 2017. It focuses on building and operating controlled-environment greenhouse farms that utilize advanced technology to grow non-GMO, chemical-free vegetables. By combining traditional agricultural practices with modern innovations, AppHarvest aims to create a sustainable and climate-resilient food system. The company's greenhouses are designed to optimize water usage, distributing more while significantly reducing overall consumption. Through its efforts, AppHarvest seeks to address the challenges of food production in a changing climate, contributing to a more sustainable agricultural landscape.
Arcadia, Inc. is a technology company based in Washington, D.C., founded in 2014, that focuses on providing access to clean energy solutions. Through its platform, Arc, the company connects subscribers to renewable energy sources such as wind farms and community solar projects. By enabling users to manage their accounts, track energy usage, and participate in clean energy initiatives, Arcadia aims to democratize access to renewable energy and combat the fossil fuel monopoly. The platform aggregates energy data from over 125 utilities, representing more than 80% of U.S. electric utility accounts, thus facilitating a significant shift toward sustainable energy practices. Additionally, Arcadia's community solar program addresses energy injustice while promoting economic growth, contributing over five Terawatt-hours of energy demand from residential and commercial users.
AppHarvest
Series A in 2019
AppHarvest, Inc. is a food production company based in Lexington, Kentucky, established in 2017. It focuses on building and operating controlled-environment greenhouse farms that utilize advanced technology to grow non-GMO, chemical-free vegetables. By combining traditional agricultural practices with modern innovations, AppHarvest aims to create a sustainable and climate-resilient food system. The company's greenhouses are designed to optimize water usage, distributing more while significantly reducing overall consumption. Through its efforts, AppHarvest seeks to address the challenges of food production in a changing climate, contributing to a more sustainable agricultural landscape.
Horizon Discovery
Post in 2018
Horizon Discovery Group plc is a UK-based life science company specializing in gene editing and gene modulation technologies that advance research and clinical applications in human health. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Cambridge, the company designs, manufactures, and applies a wide array of gene editing tools, including custom-made and off-the-shelf RNA interference (RNAi) reagents, CRISPR reagents, and various cell models. Horizon Discovery offers services such as pooled and arrayed CRISPR screens, drug screens, and immunology assays, catering to the needs of academic research labs, biopharmaceutical companies, and contract research organizations. Its extensive product catalog includes over 1,000,000 cell and reagent products that help scientists investigate genetic anomalies associated with diseases like cancer. The company has formed strategic partnerships with various institutions to enhance its offerings, including collaborations for developing innovative gene editing technologies. As of December 2020, Horizon operates as a subsidiary of PerkinElmer (UK) Holdings Ltd.
Arcadia, Inc. is a technology company based in Washington, D.C., founded in 2014, that focuses on providing access to clean energy solutions. Through its platform, Arc, the company connects subscribers to renewable energy sources such as wind farms and community solar projects. By enabling users to manage their accounts, track energy usage, and participate in clean energy initiatives, Arcadia aims to democratize access to renewable energy and combat the fossil fuel monopoly. The platform aggregates energy data from over 125 utilities, representing more than 80% of U.S. electric utility accounts, thus facilitating a significant shift toward sustainable energy practices. Additionally, Arcadia's community solar program addresses energy injustice while promoting economic growth, contributing over five Terawatt-hours of energy demand from residential and commercial users.
Olympus specializes in imaging solutions, manufacturing optical and digital precision technology for various industries. Their product portfolio includes medical systems, life science solutions, cameras, audio equipment, and industrial solutions.
Citi Ventures
Post in 2018
Headquartered in San Francisco with offices globally, Citi Ventures explores, incubates, and invests in innovative ideas across fintech, data analytics, commerce, security, marketing, property tech, distributed ledger technology, and digital assets. It collaborates with Citi colleagues, clients, and the broader innovation community to drive discovery of new value.
LumiGrow, Inc. specializes in developing innovative horticultural LED lighting solutions aimed at enhancing plant growth and improving agricultural yields. Founded in 2008 and based in Emeryville, California, the company offers a range of products including LED grow lights and a smartPAR wireless control system, which allows users to manage lighting schedules, monitor energy usage, and control multiple growing zones via smartphones, tablets, or computers. LumiGrow's products are utilized in various commercial applications, including floriculture, propagation, breeding, and the cultivation of leafy greens, vine crops, and cannabis. The company serves a diverse clientele, including agribusinesses, produce and flower growers, garden centers, and academic institutions, providing them with the technology to achieve high-quality crops, increased yields, and operational efficiencies. Over the years, many leading horticulture and research institutions have adopted LumiGrow's lighting solutions, replacing traditional HID lighting with its advanced systems, resulting in significant improvements in crop performance.
Seagate Technology
Post in 2016
Seagate Technology designs, develops, and manufactures hard disk drives and solid-state drives, and provides related storage software. It sells internal and external disk drives to original equipment manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. Its products serve enterprise applications for servers, mainframes, and workstations; client compute for desktops and notebooks; and client non-compute devices such as DVRs, personal data backup systems, portable storage, and digital media systems. In addition to hardware, Seagate offers data storage services for small and medium-sized businesses, including online backup, data protection, and recovery. The company serves both enterprise and consumer markets in a competitive storage industry.
Twistbox Entertainment
Venture Round in 2007
Twistbox Entertainment is a global producer and publisher of mobile content, specializing in a diverse array of services that cater to network operators and content providers. The company holds exclusive licenses with leading brands and maintains direct distribution relationships with over 100 operators across more than 40 countries. Twistbox offers an extensive portfolio that includes award-winning games, WAP sites, and mobile TV channels. Its comprehensive approach encompasses programming, marketing, game development, and portal management, positioning Twistbox as a complete solution in the mobile entertainment sector. Through its innovative offerings, the company helps partners effectively monetize their brands and services while maximizing traffic.
Good Technology (acquired by Visto)
Series E in 2006
Good Technology is the leader in enterprise handheld computing software and service, using industry standards to provide the corporate applications enterprises need on the handhelds they choose over the networks they prefer. The company's GoodAccess and GoodLink products extend mission-critical enterprise applications—including Microsoft Exchange, Oracle, salesforce.com and Siebel—to mobile employees when an where they need them, using end-to-end AES encrypted, FIPS 140-2 certified security, and cradle-free, real-time synchronization. GoodLink and GoodAccess are combined enterprise software and service that run on a variety of devices and networks, freeing customers from vendor lock-in, and allowing maximum flexibility.
Solexa
Private Equity Round in 2005
Solexa engages in developing and commercializing genetic analysis technologies primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom. The company is developing and preparing Solexa Genome Analysis System, which performs DNA sequencing based on its proprietary reversible terminator Sequencing-by-Synthesis, chemistry, and Clonal Single Molecule Array technology. Its platform is designed to support a range of analyses, including whole genome resequencing, gene expression analysis, and small RNA analysis.