VantagePoint Capital Partners

VantagePoint Capital Partners, established in 1996, is a venture capital firm headquartered in San Bruno, California, with an additional office in Beijing. The firm specializes in multi-stage investing, providing capital and strategic support to companies across various sectors, including cleantech, healthcare, and information technology. VantagePoint invests globally, with a focus on companies based in the United States and emerging markets of Asia, particularly Tianjin Province. The firm typically invests $15 million to $50 million in pre-IPO funding, and can commit over $100 million to a single company, often acting as the lead investor. VantagePoint's portfolio spans a wide range of industries, from software and internet to energy innovation and efficiency, with a focus on transformative and sustainable technologies.

Tom Bevilacqua

Managing Director

Annette Bianchi

Managing Partner

Wei Cai

Associate

Terry Chen

Partner

Karen Eliadis

CFO

David Fries

Managing Director

Jim Marver

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Geoffrey Mott

Managing Director

Alan Salzman

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Patricia Splinter

COO and Managing Director

Ramesh Venugopal

Principal

Han Zhang

Associate

Min Zhu

Associate

273 past transactions

IntelePeer

Venture Round in 2024
IntelePeer is a communications automation platform that utilizes generative AI to enhance customer interactions for businesses. By offering a cloud-based Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS), the company provides on-demand IP communications and SIP trunking services tailored for enterprises. IntelePeer's platform integrates seamlessly with existing systems, allowing businesses to streamline their communication processes across multiple channels. Its focus on automation not only reduces operational costs but also improves customer experience by delivering efficient and effective communication solutions. The incorporation of AI and analytics further enhances the platform's capabilities, enabling clients to achieve higher levels of customer satisfaction and engagement.

Pica8

Series C in 2021
Pica8 Inc. is a technology company that specializes in open, hardware-independent switching systems for software-defined networking (SDN). Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Beijing, China, Pica8 develops network operating system software, such as PicOS, and automated management applications like AmpCon, which streamline the deployment and management of disaggregated white box switches across enterprise networks. By enabling seamless integration with existing layer-2/layer-3 networks and providing unlimited SDN scalability through OpenFlow, Pica8's solutions enhance flexibility, adaptability, and automation in data centers, while also reducing costs associated with implementation and management of cloud and virtualized applications. The company markets its products through authorized resellers worldwide.

1366 Technologies

Series E in 2019
1366 Technologies Inc. is a manufacturer of silicon wafers primarily used in solar cell modules. Founded in 2007 and based in Bedford, Massachusetts, the company specializes in producing 3D direct wafers and traditional silicon solar wafers. Its innovative technology allows for the direct creation of silicon wafers from molten silicon, resulting in lower production costs, reduced energy requirements, and improved uniformity. This approach enables businesses to develop solar cells that offer a better price-to-performance ratio. 1366 Technologies has established strategic partnerships with Hanwha Q CELLS and operates additional locations in Shanghai, China, and Mumbai, India.

Ostara

Venture Round in 2019
Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc. is a pioneer in the wastewater treatment industry, focusing on the recovery and recycling of nutrients from wastewater. Utilizing proprietary technology, the company effectively removes polluting nutrients and transforms them into a high-value, environmentally safe commercial fertilizer. Ostara specializes in manufacturing phosphate fertilizers that deliver essential nutrients such as phosphorus, magnesium, and nitrogen in slow-release granules. This innovative approach not only helps growers improve crop yields and enhance soil health but also significantly reduces nutrient runoff and phosphorus tie-up, thereby contributing to food security and the protection of local waterways from pollution. With its successfully scaled and commercially deployed technology, Ostara is well-positioned for growth in this expanding market.

Vionx Energy

Venture Round in 2018
Vionx Energy Corporation specializes in developing, producing, and selling vanadium redox flow batteries and energy storage systems. The company’s products are designed for various applications, including renewable energy integration, electric vehicle charging, and industrial and commercial microgrids. Vionx Energy's systems are built to provide long run-times, with a discharge duration exceeding four hours, and are recognized for their low capital and operating costs, alongside a lifespan of over 20 years without performance degradation. The VIONX VNX product family features a modular architecture based on 1 MW power and 2 MWh energy building blocks, which comply with grid reliability standards and have undergone extensive durability testing, demonstrating a potential stack life of up to 40 years. Founded in 2002 and based in Woburn, Massachusetts, Vionx Energy also offers energy management systems and maintenance services to ensure safe and efficient energy storage solutions for its clients.

IntelePeer

Debt Financing in 2018
IntelePeer is a communications automation platform that utilizes generative AI to enhance customer interactions for businesses. By offering a cloud-based Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS), the company provides on-demand IP communications and SIP trunking services tailored for enterprises. IntelePeer's platform integrates seamlessly with existing systems, allowing businesses to streamline their communication processes across multiple channels. Its focus on automation not only reduces operational costs but also improves customer experience by delivering efficient and effective communication solutions. The incorporation of AI and analytics further enhances the platform's capabilities, enabling clients to achieve higher levels of customer satisfaction and engagement.

Neuraltus Pharmaceuticals

Venture Round in 2016
Neuraltus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on developing and commercializing therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases. Founded in 2004, the company is dedicated to addressing significant unmet medical needs through innovative treatments. Neuraltus is advancing three clinical-stage programs, including NP001, an investigational therapy aimed at regulating activated macrophages in conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis. The company is also exploring potential treatments for lysosomal storage disorders like Fabry's disease and Gaucher's disease. Neuraltus leverages a robust technology portfolio and intellectual property established by its founders, who have extensive expertise in medicine and laboratory science.

Talix

Venture Round in 2016
Talix, Inc. is a provider of Software-as-a-Service solutions focused on patient data analytics for healthcare organizations, including providers, payers, and accountable care organizations. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, the company leverages advanced technologies such as natural language processing and machine learning to transform complex health data into actionable insights. Its key product, the Talix HealthData Engine, allows users to mine both structured and unstructured data from electronic medical records, facilitating improved coding efficiency and accuracy. Talix offers specific applications like Coding InSight for Healthcare Providers and Coding InSight for Payers, which help identify high-risk patients and optimize risk-adjusted coding. These solutions enhance coder efficiency, automate coding gap identification, and improve analytics and reporting, ultimately aiming to achieve better patient outcomes, accurate reimbursements, and reduced costs in value-based healthcare.

Vionx Energy

Venture Round in 2015
Vionx Energy Corporation specializes in developing, producing, and selling vanadium redox flow batteries and energy storage systems. The company’s products are designed for various applications, including renewable energy integration, electric vehicle charging, and industrial and commercial microgrids. Vionx Energy's systems are built to provide long run-times, with a discharge duration exceeding four hours, and are recognized for their low capital and operating costs, alongside a lifespan of over 20 years without performance degradation. The VIONX VNX product family features a modular architecture based on 1 MW power and 2 MWh energy building blocks, which comply with grid reliability standards and have undergone extensive durability testing, demonstrating a potential stack life of up to 40 years. Founded in 2002 and based in Woburn, Massachusetts, Vionx Energy also offers energy management systems and maintenance services to ensure safe and efficient energy storage solutions for its clients.

eDo Interactive

Series E in 2015
Edo Interactive specializes in a card-linked offer platform designed to bridge the gap between online advertising and in-store results. The company enables advertisers to personalize offers that are automatically accessible through credit cards, debit cards, and mobile devices. By partnering with banks, Edo Interactive delivers targeted offers that leverage trends in digital advertising, personalization, and mobile technology. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, with additional offices in Chicago, New York City, and Atlanta, the company focuses on simplifying the connection between payments and advertising for a seamless consumer experience.

Pica8

Series B in 2014
Pica8 Inc. is a technology company that specializes in open, hardware-independent switching systems for software-defined networking (SDN). Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Beijing, China, Pica8 develops network operating system software, such as PicOS, and automated management applications like AmpCon, which streamline the deployment and management of disaggregated white box switches across enterprise networks. By enabling seamless integration with existing layer-2/layer-3 networks and providing unlimited SDN scalability through OpenFlow, Pica8's solutions enhance flexibility, adaptability, and automation in data centers, while also reducing costs associated with implementation and management of cloud and virtualized applications. The company markets its products through authorized resellers worldwide.

Liquid Light

Series B in 2014
Liquid Light Corporation is focused on developing and licensing innovative technology that converts carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable chemicals and fuels. Utilizing a low-energy catalytic electrochemistry process, the company aims to produce multi-carbon chemicals, including ethylene glycol. This patent-pending electrocatalytic platform not only transforms industrial waste into revenue-generating products but also enables customers to benefit from lower production costs and reduced reliance on conventional petroleum feedstocks. Founded in 2008 and based in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey, Liquid Light operates as a subsidiary of Avantium Technologies B.V., positioning itself at the forefront of sustainable chemical production.

VeriSilicon

Venture Round in 2014
VeriSilicon, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an additional office in Plano, Texas, is a semiconductor company specializing in custom silicon solutions and system-on-chip (SoC) turnkey services. It offers a wide range of services, including the design and manufacture of memory chips, and provides licensable digital signal processing cores, Hantro Video IPs, and eDRAM. VeriSilicon caters to diverse industries such as smartphones, media tablets, HDTVs, set-top boxes, and data centers, targeting advanced process technologies like 28nm and FD-SOI. The company's portfolio includes five types of in-house processor IPs and over 1,400 analog and mixed signal IPs and RF IPs, enabling it to deliver comprehensive, customized silicon solutions.

Next Step Living

Series D in 2014
Next Step Living provides home energy evaluations and solutions for individuals and organizations. It offers energy assessment and diagnostics, air sealing and insulation, and multi-family retrofit services. The company also provides customized solutions, such as HVAC repair and replacement, window replacement and installation, solar or geothermal systems installation, building automation, interior and exterior lighting design, and custom retrofit services. Its sustainability solutions include water efficiency and purification, landscape design and management, and indoor air quality services. The company provides assessment and diagnostic processes to heating and cooling, domestic hot water, and electricity and lighting needs. Next Step Living partners with more than 400 municipalities, civic organizations, contractors, and corporations to deliver energy-efficient and environmental-friendly solutions to its customers. Those solutions include home energy assessments, weatherization work, energy-efficient windows, efficient heating, and cooling solutions, and access to solar solutions. Next Step Living was founded in 2008 by Geoff Chapin and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Innovari

Series B in 2014
Innovari, Inc. is an interactive energy solutions company that focuses on enhancing the utility industry in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon, with additional offices in Colombia and a technology center in Bengaluru, India, Innovari offers an Interactive Energy Platform designed to optimize energy portfolio management and improve financial performance for buildings. The platform facilitates verifiable demand side management, grid system optimization, integration of distributed energy resources, and customer engagement solutions. By utilizing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and big-data analytics, Innovari connects utilities, energy consumers, and technology providers, aiming to optimize the energy value chain and enhance system utilization. The company's approach allows users to access critical intelligence regarding both energy generation and consumption, positioning Innovari as a significant player in the shift towards a more efficient and sustainable energy grid.

Amprius Technologies

Series C in 2014
Amprius Technologies, established in 2008 and headquartered in Fremont, California, specializes in manufacturing and distributing high-energy density lithium-ion batteries. The company's core technology, developed at Stanford University, utilizes silicon anodes to significantly enhance the energy density and specific energy of batteries. Amprius serves the aerospace, defense, and electric vehicle industries, with all its revenues generated within the United States. Its products are designed for existing and emerging aviation applications, including unmanned aerial systems.

1366 Technologies

Series C in 2013
1366 Technologies Inc. is a manufacturer of silicon wafers primarily used in solar cell modules. Founded in 2007 and based in Bedford, Massachusetts, the company specializes in producing 3D direct wafers and traditional silicon solar wafers. Its innovative technology allows for the direct creation of silicon wafers from molten silicon, resulting in lower production costs, reduced energy requirements, and improved uniformity. This approach enables businesses to develop solar cells that offer a better price-to-performance ratio. 1366 Technologies has established strategic partnerships with Hanwha Q CELLS and operates additional locations in Shanghai, China, and Mumbai, India.

IntelePeer

Series D in 2013
IntelePeer is a communications automation platform that utilizes generative AI to enhance customer interactions for businesses. By offering a cloud-based Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS), the company provides on-demand IP communications and SIP trunking services tailored for enterprises. IntelePeer's platform integrates seamlessly with existing systems, allowing businesses to streamline their communication processes across multiple channels. Its focus on automation not only reduces operational costs but also improves customer experience by delivering efficient and effective communication solutions. The incorporation of AI and analytics further enhances the platform's capabilities, enabling clients to achieve higher levels of customer satisfaction and engagement.

eDo Interactive

Venture Round in 2013
Edo Interactive specializes in a card-linked offer platform designed to bridge the gap between online advertising and in-store results. The company enables advertisers to personalize offers that are automatically accessible through credit cards, debit cards, and mobile devices. By partnering with banks, Edo Interactive delivers targeted offers that leverage trends in digital advertising, personalization, and mobile technology. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, with additional offices in Chicago, New York City, and Atlanta, the company focuses on simplifying the connection between payments and advertising for a seamless consumer experience.

Ostara

Venture Round in 2013
Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc. is a pioneer in the wastewater treatment industry, focusing on the recovery and recycling of nutrients from wastewater. Utilizing proprietary technology, the company effectively removes polluting nutrients and transforms them into a high-value, environmentally safe commercial fertilizer. Ostara specializes in manufacturing phosphate fertilizers that deliver essential nutrients such as phosphorus, magnesium, and nitrogen in slow-release granules. This innovative approach not only helps growers improve crop yields and enhance soil health but also significantly reduces nutrient runoff and phosphorus tie-up, thereby contributing to food security and the protection of local waterways from pollution. With its successfully scaled and commercially deployed technology, Ostara is well-positioned for growth in this expanding market.

Liquid Robotics

Series E in 2013
Liquid Robotics Inc. specializes in the development and refinement of the Wave Glider, an unmanned surface robot designed for real-time ocean data collection and communication. This innovative robot harnesses wave and solar energy for propulsion, allowing for long-duration missions without the need for manpower or refueling. The Wave Glider facilitates the connection between subsea data and satellite communication, creating an integrated ocean network. Its applications span various sectors, including defense, maritime domain awareness, environmental assessment, and the oil and gas industry. The company provides a range of services, including mission planning, operation, and reporting. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Liquid Robotics operates as a subsidiary of The Boeing Company, addressing critical challenges related to ocean monitoring and protection.

Evolv

Series D in 2013
Evolv is a big data company that helps solve workforce performance issues for the C-suite by utilizing a configurable cloud services platform. Evolv's patent-pending technology platform unifies and supplements existing data from current systems, then utilizes that dataset to identify fact-based workforce insights that drive measurable ROI. By using objective, data-driven methodology, Evolv helps companies uncover the core reasons behind workforce performance, enabling executives to make better operational business decisions that generally result in tens of millions of dollars in measureable value per year.

Spanfeller Media Group

Venture Round in 2013
Spanfeller Media Group, Inc. is a New York-based company that owns and operates several content platforms, including The Daily Meal, a site dedicated to food-related content, and The Active Times, which focuses on sports and fitness. Founded in 2010, the company specializes in content creation, digital aggregation, curation, and customer acquisition, aiming to enhance the value of premium content through innovative strategies. Spanfeller Media Group also generates online advertising revenue and seeks to expand its portfolio by launching additional websites targeting underserved vertical content areas. As of 2016, it operates as a subsidiary of tronc, Inc.

ChaCha

Venture Round in 2013
ChaCha is a leading real-time question-and-answer service that provides users with fast, free answers through various platforms, including SMS, mobile apps, and voice services. Since its inception, ChaCha has answered over two billion questions from more than 32 million unique users each month, establishing itself among the top online destinations. The platform operates on an "ask-a-smart-friend" model, facilitating human-powered responses in a conversational format. ChaCha collaborates with prominent brands and organizations, including major media companies and political campaigns, to enhance audience engagement and reach. Co-founded by Scott Jones and backed by notable investors, ChaCha has become one of the fastest-growing mobile and online publishers in the industry.

PulsePoint

Venture Round in 2013
PulsePoint is a data and technology company focused on providing programmatic solutions tailored for healthcare organizations. The company aims to enhance the personalization of information and improve health outcomes through its advanced advertising technology platform. By leveraging programmatic automation, PulsePoint interprets complex customer journey signals, facilitating a better understanding of the connections between relevance and engagement. This capability allows healthcare organizations to deliver personalized health information efficiently and effectively. Through its suite of tools, PulsePoint empowers clients to activate health options seamlessly, fostering meaningful connections with consumers and healthcare professionals while enhancing the overall delivery of care and support.

Pica8

Series A in 2012
Pica8 Inc. is a technology company that specializes in open, hardware-independent switching systems for software-defined networking (SDN). Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Beijing, China, Pica8 develops network operating system software, such as PicOS, and automated management applications like AmpCon, which streamline the deployment and management of disaggregated white box switches across enterprise networks. By enabling seamless integration with existing layer-2/layer-3 networks and providing unlimited SDN scalability through OpenFlow, Pica8's solutions enhance flexibility, adaptability, and automation in data centers, while also reducing costs associated with implementation and management of cloud and virtualized applications. The company markets its products through authorized resellers worldwide.

Tendril

Venture Round in 2012
Tendril enables utilities to drive customer engagement via a rich and tailored experience for the home energy consumer. Energy and service providers rely on Tendril’s customizable software solutions to engage consumers to meet efficiency goals and improve customer service operations. All solutions are powered by an open, cloud-based, secure, and scalable platform that seamlessly supports numerous other utility-grade applications.

Next Step Living

Series C in 2012
Next Step Living provides home energy evaluations and solutions for individuals and organizations. It offers energy assessment and diagnostics, air sealing and insulation, and multi-family retrofit services. The company also provides customized solutions, such as HVAC repair and replacement, window replacement and installation, solar or geothermal systems installation, building automation, interior and exterior lighting design, and custom retrofit services. Its sustainability solutions include water efficiency and purification, landscape design and management, and indoor air quality services. The company provides assessment and diagnostic processes to heating and cooling, domestic hot water, and electricity and lighting needs. Next Step Living partners with more than 400 municipalities, civic organizations, contractors, and corporations to deliver energy-efficient and environmental-friendly solutions to its customers. Those solutions include home energy assessments, weatherization work, energy-efficient windows, efficient heating, and cooling solutions, and access to solar solutions. Next Step Living was founded in 2008 by Geoff Chapin and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Livescribe

Venture Round in 2012
Livescribe, Inc. is a company specializing in the design, manufacture, and marketing of smartpens that enable users to capture, search, and share handwritten notes in digital formats. Founded in 2007 and based in Oakland, California, Livescribe's products include the Sky Wi-Fi smartpen, which transfers notes and audio to digital accounts for access on various devices, the Echo smartpen that connects via USB to transfer notes, and the Livescribe 3 smartpen, which uses Bluetooth for data transfer to smartphones and tablets. These smartpens are particularly beneficial for college students, individuals with learning disabilities, educational institutions, and professionals such as journalists. In addition to smartpens, the company offers dot paper, ink, and accessories for purchase online. Livescribe also operates as a subsidiary of Anoto Group AB, further expanding its reach in the mobile computing market.

BrightSource

Series F in 2012
BrightSource Energy, Inc. is a solar thermal technology company based in Oakland, California, that specializes in designing, developing, and selling proprietary systems for utility-scale electric power plants. The company utilizes fields of tracking mirrors, known as heliostats, alongside its proprietary software to concentrate sunlight onto a solar receiver/boiler unit, generating high-temperature steam. This steam can be used to produce electricity through conventional steam turbines or for industrial applications like thermal enhanced oil recovery. BrightSource also offers comprehensive project development services, including site acquisition, permitting, and securing power purchase agreements, while serving utility-scale solar thermal power project owners and contractors, as well as oil production companies. The firm has established strategic relationships with prominent partners in the energy sector, emphasizing its commitment to providing low-cost, reliable clean energy that competes with fossil fuels.

ByteLight

Seed Round in 2012
ByteLight specializes in location-based marketing solutions for large retailers by leveraging existing lighting infrastructure to accurately determine consumer locations. Its innovative technology allows retailers to engage shoppers with hyper-targeted content on their smartphones, tailored to their precise location within the store, even at the aisle level. By utilizing LED-based indoor positioning technology, ByteLight provides a seamless way for retailers to deliver relevant information to customers without the need for additional hardware like batteries or beacons. This approach enhances consumer engagement and improves the shopping experience by connecting customers with personalized offers and information in real-time.

eDo Interactive

Series C in 2012
Edo Interactive specializes in a card-linked offer platform designed to bridge the gap between online advertising and in-store results. The company enables advertisers to personalize offers that are automatically accessible through credit cards, debit cards, and mobile devices. By partnering with banks, Edo Interactive delivers targeted offers that leverage trends in digital advertising, personalization, and mobile technology. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, with additional offices in Chicago, New York City, and Atlanta, the company focuses on simplifying the connection between payments and advertising for a seamless consumer experience.

Genomatica

Series D in 2012
Genomatica, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, specializing in the development of manufacturing processes for intermediate and basic chemicals derived from renewable feedstocks. Founded in 1998, the company utilizes its proprietary biotechnology platform to create fermentation-based processes and to engineer microorganisms that facilitate the conversion of these feedstocks into essential chemicals. Genomatica has successfully commercialized processes for chemicals such as butanediol, which is used in biodegradable plastics and apparel, and butylene glycol, commonly found in cosmetics and personal care products. The company is also actively working on bio-nylon and has developed a pipeline targeting the production of 20 different chemicals. Recognized for its innovative technologies, Genomatica has received numerous accolades, including the Kirkpatrick Award for outstanding chemical engineering technology and the ICIS Innovation Award for its Brontide butylene glycol.

Identified

Series B in 2012
Identified is a big data and analytics company that specializes in transforming social data into professional intelligence. Founded in 2009 by Adeyemi Ajao and Brendan Wallace, the company initially emerged as a research project at Stanford University. It launched its beta product in September 2011, quickly attracting over 10 million users. Identified allows individuals to create professional profiles that integrate Facebook data, providing a gamified experience to track and quantify career development. In addition to its core services, the company also offers a healthcare recruiting service. Based in San Francisco, Identified has raised $22.5 million in funding and currently employs around 40 individuals.

Ostara

Venture Round in 2012
Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc. is a pioneer in the wastewater treatment industry, focusing on the recovery and recycling of nutrients from wastewater. Utilizing proprietary technology, the company effectively removes polluting nutrients and transforms them into a high-value, environmentally safe commercial fertilizer. Ostara specializes in manufacturing phosphate fertilizers that deliver essential nutrients such as phosphorus, magnesium, and nitrogen in slow-release granules. This innovative approach not only helps growers improve crop yields and enhance soil health but also significantly reduces nutrient runoff and phosphorus tie-up, thereby contributing to food security and the protection of local waterways from pollution. With its successfully scaled and commercially deployed technology, Ostara is well-positioned for growth in this expanding market.

Adura Technologies

Series B in 2012
Adura Technologies is an energy management company that specializes in wireless lighting and energy management systems designed to enhance energy efficiency and reduce operational costs for existing buildings. The company utilizes low-power wireless mesh networking technology to deliver innovative lighting control solutions. In addition to its wireless systems, Adura Technologies also focuses on the design, manufacturing, and commissioning of comprehensive lighting management solutions, positioning itself as a key player in the lighting controls market.

EndPlay

Series C in 2012
EndPlay is a prominent provider of cloud-based content management, engagement, and monetization solutions. Utilizing its innovative 'Intelligent Rendering' technology, the company offers a comprehensive platform that enables clients to efficiently produce, manage, and deliver content optimized for various devices. EndPlay serves enterprise clients across multiple sectors, including media, entertainment, consumer packaged goods, and education, providing support through a dedicated Client Services team. The company emphasizes a customer-centric approach, promoting innovation to help clients enhance audience engagement and maintain a competitive edge. Additionally, EndPlay offers training courses, support services, and analytics to improve platform productivity. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, EndPlay also has regional offices in Florida and New Jersey and is expanding its presence in Europe and Asia.

Cobalt Technologies

Venture Round in 2012
Cobalt Technologies is a company focused on developing innovative technologies for biofuels, particularly in the production of bio-based chemicals. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Cobalt is pioneering methods to produce low-cost, commercial-scale biobutanol, an alternative to traditional petroleum-based products. This next-generation bio n-butanol serves as an ingredient in various applications, including fuels, bio-based plastics, synthetic rubber, paints, adhesives, and solvents. By offering cost-effective substitutes to petroleum-derived chemicals, Cobalt aims to create fuels that burn cleaner and have a reduced environmental impact.

Direct Flow Medical

Venture Round in 2012
Direct Flow Medical is a medical device company focused on developing innovative transcatheter aortic valve replacement systems aimed at treating cardiac valve insufficiency. The company’s flagship product is a percutaneous aortic tissue valve prosthesis designed to offer a safe and effective alternative for patients, particularly those over the age of 65 who suffer from calcified aortic valves. Despite the prevalence of this condition, with approximately 1.2 million affected individuals, only around 150,000 receive surgical treatment annually. Direct Flow Medical's technology enhances patient outcomes and minimizes complications by allowing heart surgeons to perform valve replacements without invasive surgery, using repeated assessments of hemodynamic performance prior to final implantation.

InvestLab

Series A in 2012
InvestLab is a financial services technology company founded in 2010 that focuses on serving the global investing market. The company offers a customizable trading platform known as MIX, delivered through a software as a service model, primarily targeting retail brokerages. This platform allows brokers to access global markets and trade a wide range of financial instruments, including equities, options, and commodities. Additionally, InvestLab provides tools for sentiment analysis to help users evaluate individual stocks. By catering to individual investors and small to mid-size brokers, InvestLab enhances their ability to navigate and participate in the financial markets effectively.

MiaSolé

Debt Financing in 2012
MiaSole is a pioneer in the development of Copper Indium Gallium Selenide (CIGS) thin film photovoltaic products. Their goal is to enable grid parity solar energy by 2012 through high volume manufacturing of low cost solar modules.

Neuraltus Pharmaceuticals

Series B in 2012
Neuraltus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on developing and commercializing therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases. Founded in 2004, the company is dedicated to addressing significant unmet medical needs through innovative treatments. Neuraltus is advancing three clinical-stage programs, including NP001, an investigational therapy aimed at regulating activated macrophages in conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis. The company is also exploring potential treatments for lysosomal storage disorders like Fabry's disease and Gaucher's disease. Neuraltus leverages a robust technology portfolio and intellectual property established by its founders, who have extensive expertise in medicine and laboratory science.

Liquid Light

Series A in 2011
Liquid Light Corporation is focused on developing and licensing innovative technology that converts carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable chemicals and fuels. Utilizing a low-energy catalytic electrochemistry process, the company aims to produce multi-carbon chemicals, including ethylene glycol. This patent-pending electrocatalytic platform not only transforms industrial waste into revenue-generating products but also enables customers to benefit from lower production costs and reduced reliance on conventional petroleum feedstocks. Founded in 2008 and based in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey, Liquid Light operates as a subsidiary of Avantium Technologies B.V., positioning itself at the forefront of sustainable chemical production.

Better Place

Series C in 2011
Better Place, an electric vehicle services provider, builds and operates an infrastructure and intelligent network to deliver services to drivers for the adoption of electric vehicles and optimization of energy use in North America, Japan, Australia, China, Denmark, and Israel. Its infrastructure and intelligent network provides electric car drivers with access to a network of charge spots, battery switch stations, and systems that optimize the driving experience. Better Place has a strategic partnership with Renault. Shai Agassi and Quin Garcia founded it on October 29, 2007, with its headquarters in Palo Alto in California. Better Place has operations in Israel, Denmark, and Australia. It filed for bankruptcy in November 2013.

BridgeLux

Venture Round in 2011
Bridgelux, Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of solid-state lighting technologies based in Fremont, California. Established in 2002, the company specializes in high-power, energy-efficient light-emitting diode (LED) solutions, offering a diverse range of products including LED arrays, chips, subsystems, and surface mounts. Its product lineup encompasses various applications, such as downlights, streetlights, and replacement lamps, serving sectors like retail, healthcare, and industrial environments. Bridgelux aims to replace traditional lighting technologies with its sustainable and cost-effective solutions, contributing to global energy efficiency efforts. The company also provides testing, application engineering, and reference design services to support its clients. In addition to its headquarters, Bridgelux has strategic partnerships and additional locations globally, enhancing its market reach and technological innovation. The company was previously known as eLite Optoelectronics, Inc. before rebranding in April 2006.

RecordSetter

Series A in 2011
RecordSetter, LLC is an interactive media company that operates a social media platform focused on inventing, breaking, and discussing world records. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a user-generated database that showcases over 40,000 videos submitted from more than 95 countries. Known for its accessible approach to record-keeping, RecordSetter has been compared to Guinness World Records in its format and ethos, likened to Wikipedia's openness. In addition to its extensive online platform, RecordSetter launched an Original Content division in 2014, producing series like RecordSetter Kids in collaboration with DreamWorks TV. The company has received media attention from major outlets, and its first book made the Amazon Top 100 List. Notable record holders include celebrities such as Jimmy Fallon and Shaquille O'Neal. RecordSetter continues to expand its offerings, including a television series in development and other digital content initiatives.

Greenangel Energy

Series A in 2011
GreenAngel Energy specializes in angel investments focused on early-stage green energy technology ventures. The company targets opportunities that demonstrate significant potential for commercial success within a specified timeframe. By concentrating on sustainable innovations, GreenAngel Energy aims to support the development of environmentally friendly technologies while fostering a positive impact on the energy sector.

Light-Based Technologies

Series B in 2011
Light-Based Technology delivers disruptive linear technologies for the control of solid state lighting products. Their solutions are easy to implement and very efficient. They can help you reduce the strain on natural resources from the materials required to manufacture your products while adding beneficial features.

TouchTunes

Venture Round in 2011
TouchTunes is a leading provider of interactive entertainment solutions for social venues, primarily bars and restaurants, across North America and Europe. Established in 1998, the company revolutionized the music experience with its digital jukebox, which allows patrons to pay for and select songs from a vast library. TouchTunes has expanded its offerings to include karaoke and photo booth functionalities, enhancing the entertainment experience in public spaces. Through its mobile app, users can easily locate nearby venues and control the music directly from their devices. With a commitment to innovation, TouchTunes serves over 75,000 locations, providing not only entertainment but also digital advertising and sponsorship opportunities across its multi-platform network. The company is privately held and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Chicago, Montreal, and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Spanfeller Media Group

Series B in 2011
Spanfeller Media Group, Inc. is a New York-based company that owns and operates several content platforms, including The Daily Meal, a site dedicated to food-related content, and The Active Times, which focuses on sports and fitness. Founded in 2010, the company specializes in content creation, digital aggregation, curation, and customer acquisition, aiming to enhance the value of premium content through innovative strategies. Spanfeller Media Group also generates online advertising revenue and seeks to expand its portfolio by launching additional websites targeting underserved vertical content areas. As of 2016, it operates as a subsidiary of tronc, Inc.

eDo Interactive

Series B in 2011
Edo Interactive specializes in a card-linked offer platform designed to bridge the gap between online advertising and in-store results. The company enables advertisers to personalize offers that are automatically accessible through credit cards, debit cards, and mobile devices. By partnering with banks, Edo Interactive delivers targeted offers that leverage trends in digital advertising, personalization, and mobile technology. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, with additional offices in Chicago, New York City, and Atlanta, the company focuses on simplifying the connection between payments and advertising for a seamless consumer experience.

BridgeLux

Series E in 2011
Bridgelux, Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of solid-state lighting technologies based in Fremont, California. Established in 2002, the company specializes in high-power, energy-efficient light-emitting diode (LED) solutions, offering a diverse range of products including LED arrays, chips, subsystems, and surface mounts. Its product lineup encompasses various applications, such as downlights, streetlights, and replacement lamps, serving sectors like retail, healthcare, and industrial environments. Bridgelux aims to replace traditional lighting technologies with its sustainable and cost-effective solutions, contributing to global energy efficiency efforts. The company also provides testing, application engineering, and reference design services to support its clients. In addition to its headquarters, Bridgelux has strategic partnerships and additional locations globally, enhancing its market reach and technological innovation. The company was previously known as eLite Optoelectronics, Inc. before rebranding in April 2006.

Liquid Robotics

Series D in 2011
Liquid Robotics Inc. specializes in the development and refinement of the Wave Glider, an unmanned surface robot designed for real-time ocean data collection and communication. This innovative robot harnesses wave and solar energy for propulsion, allowing for long-duration missions without the need for manpower or refueling. The Wave Glider facilitates the connection between subsea data and satellite communication, creating an integrated ocean network. Its applications span various sectors, including defense, maritime domain awareness, environmental assessment, and the oil and gas industry. The company provides a range of services, including mission planning, operation, and reporting. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Liquid Robotics operates as a subsidiary of The Boeing Company, addressing critical challenges related to ocean monitoring and protection.

Cobalt Technologies

Series D in 2011
Cobalt Technologies is a company focused on developing innovative technologies for biofuels, particularly in the production of bio-based chemicals. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Cobalt is pioneering methods to produce low-cost, commercial-scale biobutanol, an alternative to traditional petroleum-based products. This next-generation bio n-butanol serves as an ingredient in various applications, including fuels, bio-based plastics, synthetic rubber, paints, adhesives, and solvents. By offering cost-effective substitutes to petroleum-derived chemicals, Cobalt aims to create fuels that burn cleaner and have a reduced environmental impact.

BrightSource

Series E in 2011
BrightSource Energy, Inc. is a solar thermal technology company based in Oakland, California, that specializes in designing, developing, and selling proprietary systems for utility-scale electric power plants. The company utilizes fields of tracking mirrors, known as heliostats, alongside its proprietary software to concentrate sunlight onto a solar receiver/boiler unit, generating high-temperature steam. This steam can be used to produce electricity through conventional steam turbines or for industrial applications like thermal enhanced oil recovery. BrightSource also offers comprehensive project development services, including site acquisition, permitting, and securing power purchase agreements, while serving utility-scale solar thermal power project owners and contractors, as well as oil production companies. The firm has established strategic relationships with prominent partners in the energy sector, emphasizing its commitment to providing low-cost, reliable clean energy that competes with fossil fuels.

Vook

Series A in 2011
Vook, formerly known as Pronoun, is a publishing company offering digital and print book creation, distribution, cover design, and copy editing services. They leverage technology and data to assist authors in publishing swiftly, marketing effectively, and retaining creative and financial autonomy over their works.

Trilliant

Venture Round in 2010
Trilliant is a prominent provider of intelligent network solutions that facilitate the transition to a Smart Grid. Established in 1985, the company specializes in advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), demand response, and grid management solutions, combining hardware, software, and services to create a comprehensive smart grid ecosystem. Trilliant's offerings include installation, program management, and meter revenue cycle services, tailored to meet the diverse needs of utility companies. The company provides a wide range of flexible options, from meter and network infrastructures to full or hybrid outsourcing models. Its smart grid communications platform supports various applications, such as power outage reporting, time-of-use billing, and power quality monitoring, enabling utility operators to optimize asset management and grid performance. Trilliant serves over 100 utility customers, including major names like Duke Energy and Hydro Quebec, and operates as a privately owned entity.

REAC Fuel

Series B in 2010
REAC Fuel is a cleantech company based in Lund, Sweden, specializing in the development of innovative technologies for biofuel production. The company focuses on a thermo-chemical technology platform that efficiently converts lignocellulosic biomass and waste streams containing cellulose into sugars, chemicals, and liquid fuels. This process provides a sustainable feedstock for various chemical products and liquid fuels, contributing to the advancement of renewable energy solutions.

AlertMe

Series B in 2010
AlertMe.com Ltd. offers an open, cloud-based platform called Omnia that connects a variety of devices and appliances to enable users to monitor, control, and automate their homes in Europe and the United States. The platform integrates multiple devices, services, and data, creating a cohesive ecosystem for home automation. Key offerings include Energy Analytics, which assists customers in understanding their energy usage and bills, and Home Energy Control, which manages heating, cooling, and connected appliances for enhanced efficiency. Additionally, the Home Automation solution allows users to customize interactions among connected devices, such as sensors, cameras, locks, and lighting. Founded in 2006 and based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, AlertMe was acquired by British Gas Services Limited. The company's technology aims to simplify the connected home experience, making it affordable and reliable for users while promoting energy savings and sustainability.

GLO

Series C in 2010
glō is a venture-backed company focused on the development and commercialization of advanced LED display products using nanotechnology. The unique nanotechnology is based on 11 years of research at Lund University’s Nanometer Structure Consortium. Headed by Professor Lars Samuelson, one of the world’s leading scientists in this field, who has published more than 500 papers related to this technology. glō's first office is in Lund, Sweden, where basic material research continues for the next generation nanotechnology. glō's research and product development along with pilot fabrication operation is carried out at glō-USA in Sunnyvale, California. In 2016, glō established an Asia office in Taipei, Taiwan, one of the largest and fastest-growing regions for LED lighting and display applications. glō's technology sidesteps the technical limitations of current planar LED technology. It allows for the creation of highly efficient, stable and ultimately unique red, green, blue (RGB) emitters out of one material system. It aims to achieve the industry’s best color stability and ultimately enables the growth of red, green and blue emitters on the same wafer. Highly-efficient white LEDs with high color rendering will be possible without the need for phosphor conversion. It is the next enabling technology for advanced display, illumination and automotive applications. glō nanowire light-emitting diodes (nLEDs) are based on its proprietary hetero-structured semiconductor nanowire epitaxial growth and process technologies for which standard manufacturing equipment and materials can be utilized. glō currently holds over 175 patents across US, Europe and Asia. These patents are not subject to any cross-licensing with the LED oligopoly. The glō team is constantly strengthening its intellectual property position in this technology and related applications.

ChaCha

Series F in 2010
ChaCha is a leading real-time question-and-answer service that provides users with fast, free answers through various platforms, including SMS, mobile apps, and voice services. Since its inception, ChaCha has answered over two billion questions from more than 32 million unique users each month, establishing itself among the top online destinations. The platform operates on an "ask-a-smart-friend" model, facilitating human-powered responses in a conversational format. ChaCha collaborates with prominent brands and organizations, including major media companies and political campaigns, to enhance audience engagement and reach. Co-founded by Scott Jones and backed by notable investors, ChaCha has become one of the fastest-growing mobile and online publishers in the industry.

Light-Based Technologies

Series B in 2010
Light-Based Technology delivers disruptive linear technologies for the control of solid state lighting products. Their solutions are easy to implement and very efficient. They can help you reduce the strain on natural resources from the materials required to manufacture your products while adding beneficial features.

Phreesia

Series D in 2010
Phreesia is a privately held company that provides innovative software solutions aimed at enhancing patient check-in and engagement in healthcare settings. By replacing traditional patient clipboards with a wireless touchscreen device known as the PhreesiaPad, the company automates the check-in process, securely collecting personal health information in compliance with HIPAA regulations. This technology integrates seamlessly with existing electronic medical records, ensuring that physician workflows are not disrupted while capturing comprehensive patient data. Phreesia also improves the patient experience by facilitating appointment preparation, offering relevant health education, and enabling patients to verify previously recorded information. Additionally, the company focuses on activating patients in their care to optimize health outcomes through a range of services, including registration, appointment scheduling, payment processing, and post-appointment surveys. Backed by premier venture capital firms, Phreesia has raised significant funding to support its mission of enhancing the operational and financial performance of healthcare organizations.

Livescribe

Series C in 2010
Livescribe, Inc. is a company specializing in the design, manufacture, and marketing of smartpens that enable users to capture, search, and share handwritten notes in digital formats. Founded in 2007 and based in Oakland, California, Livescribe's products include the Sky Wi-Fi smartpen, which transfers notes and audio to digital accounts for access on various devices, the Echo smartpen that connects via USB to transfer notes, and the Livescribe 3 smartpen, which uses Bluetooth for data transfer to smartphones and tablets. These smartpens are particularly beneficial for college students, individuals with learning disabilities, educational institutions, and professionals such as journalists. In addition to smartpens, the company offers dot paper, ink, and accessories for purchase online. Livescribe also operates as a subsidiary of Anoto Group AB, further expanding its reach in the mobile computing market.

Trilliant

Series B in 2010
Trilliant is a prominent provider of intelligent network solutions that facilitate the transition to a Smart Grid. Established in 1985, the company specializes in advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), demand response, and grid management solutions, combining hardware, software, and services to create a comprehensive smart grid ecosystem. Trilliant's offerings include installation, program management, and meter revenue cycle services, tailored to meet the diverse needs of utility companies. The company provides a wide range of flexible options, from meter and network infrastructures to full or hybrid outsourcing models. Its smart grid communications platform supports various applications, such as power outage reporting, time-of-use billing, and power quality monitoring, enabling utility operators to optimize asset management and grid performance. Trilliant serves over 100 utility customers, including major names like Duke Energy and Hydro Quebec, and operates as a privately owned entity.

BrightSource

Series D in 2010
BrightSource Energy, Inc. is a solar thermal technology company based in Oakland, California, that specializes in designing, developing, and selling proprietary systems for utility-scale electric power plants. The company utilizes fields of tracking mirrors, known as heliostats, alongside its proprietary software to concentrate sunlight onto a solar receiver/boiler unit, generating high-temperature steam. This steam can be used to produce electricity through conventional steam turbines or for industrial applications like thermal enhanced oil recovery. BrightSource also offers comprehensive project development services, including site acquisition, permitting, and securing power purchase agreements, while serving utility-scale solar thermal power project owners and contractors, as well as oil production companies. The firm has established strategic relationships with prominent partners in the energy sector, emphasizing its commitment to providing low-cost, reliable clean energy that competes with fossil fuels.

Allocade

Venture Round in 2010
Allocade, Inc. is a healthcare software technology company based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2004. It specializes in optimizing patient flow within hospital systems through its On-Cue software, which employs artificial intelligence to dynamically manage resources in real-time. This innovative platform creates individualized patient itineraries, addressing the critical challenge of patient flow optimization across various service areas, including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care. The On-Cue system enhances communication and operational scheduling for healthcare providers, allowing them to improve patient care while efficiently utilizing hospital resources.

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.

Adura Technologies

Series B in 2010
Adura Technologies is an energy management company that specializes in wireless lighting and energy management systems designed to enhance energy efficiency and reduce operational costs for existing buildings. The company utilizes low-power wireless mesh networking technology to deliver innovative lighting control solutions. In addition to its wireless systems, Adura Technologies also focuses on the design, manufacturing, and commissioning of comprehensive lighting management solutions, positioning itself as a key player in the lighting controls market.

Allvoices

Venture Round in 2010
Allvoices is a community-driven technology platform that collects, validates, and distributes user-generated news globally. By utilizing advanced algorithms and a vast network of contributors, Allvoices creates comprehensive news packages from minimal information, such as text messages or tweets. This process involves aggregating related content from various sources, including mainstream news outlets, blogs, videos, and images. The platform features an "Automated News Room" that provides a multi-faceted view of news events, coupled with a unique "Report Credibility Meter" that assesses the authenticity and reliability of contributions. With over four million unique visitors monthly and a community of more than 200,000 contributors, Allvoices stands as the largest user-generated news site online. The credibility of reports is determined by community engagement and the diversity of sources referencing the same news event, ensuring a balanced and trustworthy representation of stories. Through continuous interaction, the platform learns user preferences, enhancing its ability to evaluate report authenticity and fostering a collaborative environment for citizen journalism.

Better Place

Series B in 2010
Better Place, an electric vehicle services provider, builds and operates an infrastructure and intelligent network to deliver services to drivers for the adoption of electric vehicles and optimization of energy use in North America, Japan, Australia, China, Denmark, and Israel. Its infrastructure and intelligent network provides electric car drivers with access to a network of charge spots, battery switch stations, and systems that optimize the driving experience. Better Place has a strategic partnership with Renault. Shai Agassi and Quin Garcia founded it on October 29, 2007, with its headquarters in Palo Alto in California. Better Place has operations in Israel, Denmark, and Australia. It filed for bankruptcy in November 2013.

Ogin

Series B in 2010
Ogin Inc., based in Waltham, Massachusetts, specializes in the design, manufacture, and construction of innovative wind turbines, particularly focusing on shrouded turbine technology. This advanced design employs a mixer/ejector system, enhancing aerodynamic efficiency and increasing energy production compared to conventional turbines. Ogin's products are used in lower-voltage distribution grids and cater to wind farm developers, industrial operators, and utility companies both in the United States and internationally. The company's technology aims to reduce the cost of wind energy, expand its applicability in areas with lower wind speeds, and maximize land utilization while minimizing environmental impact. Founded in 2007 and formerly known as FloDesign Wind Turbine Corporation, Ogin operates as a subsidiary of FloDesign Inc.

BridgeLux

Series D in 2010
Bridgelux, Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of solid-state lighting technologies based in Fremont, California. Established in 2002, the company specializes in high-power, energy-efficient light-emitting diode (LED) solutions, offering a diverse range of products including LED arrays, chips, subsystems, and surface mounts. Its product lineup encompasses various applications, such as downlights, streetlights, and replacement lamps, serving sectors like retail, healthcare, and industrial environments. Bridgelux aims to replace traditional lighting technologies with its sustainable and cost-effective solutions, contributing to global energy efficiency efforts. The company also provides testing, application engineering, and reference design services to support its clients. In addition to its headquarters, Bridgelux has strategic partnerships and additional locations globally, enhancing its market reach and technological innovation. The company was previously known as eLite Optoelectronics, Inc. before rebranding in April 2006.

CymaBay Therapeutics

Series E in 2009
CymaBay Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Newark, California, dedicated to developing therapies for liver and other chronic diseases with significant unmet medical needs. The company's lead product candidate, seladelpar, is a selective agonist of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor delta, which has completed Phase II clinical studies targeting conditions such as primary biliary cholangitis and sclerosing cholangitis, as well as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. Additionally, CymaBay is developing MBX-2982, a selective oral G protein-coupled receptor agonist aimed at treating gut and liver diseases. The company also has a preclinical candidate, CB-001, which targets omega-3 fatty acid receptors. CymaBay has entered into development and licensing agreements with other pharmaceutical firms to explore treatments for metabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes and gout. The company's commitment to advancing its pipeline reflects its focus on creating innovative medicines that can improve patient outcomes.

Direct Flow Medical

Series C in 2009
Direct Flow Medical is a medical device company focused on developing innovative transcatheter aortic valve replacement systems aimed at treating cardiac valve insufficiency. The company’s flagship product is a percutaneous aortic tissue valve prosthesis designed to offer a safe and effective alternative for patients, particularly those over the age of 65 who suffer from calcified aortic valves. Despite the prevalence of this condition, with approximately 1.2 million affected individuals, only around 150,000 receive surgical treatment annually. Direct Flow Medical's technology enhances patient outcomes and minimizes complications by allowing heart surgeons to perform valve replacements without invasive surgery, using repeated assessments of hemodynamic performance prior to final implantation.

E-One Moli Energy

Private Equity Round in 2009
E-One Moli Energy Corp. is a Taiwanese company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries, primarily marketed under the MOLICEL brand. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Taipei, the company produces a range of high-performance rechargeable batteries, including both cylindrical and prismatic cells. E-One Moli Energy's products are utilized in various applications, such as electric vehicles, portable electronic devices, cordless power tools, and medical equipment. The company aims to deliver batteries that offer significant advantages over traditional technologies, including improved power, lightweight design, and low environmental impact. With a commitment to innovation, E-One Moli Energy collaborates with key players in electric vehicle development to advance battery solutions for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Their operations extend globally, serving a diverse customer base across North America, Asia, Australia, and Europe, while continually exploring new applications for their lithium-ion technology in response to the growing demand for energy-efficient solutions.

Santur

Series E in 2009
Santur Corporation, established in November 2000, specializes in the development of laser array and packaging technologies tailored for the telecommunications sector. The company manufactures a range of opto-electronic products, including tunable lasers that play a critical role in generating, routing, and amplifying signals within optical networks. As communication systems evolve from static point-to-point configurations to more dynamic mesh and reconfigurable Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) networks, the demand for tunable solutions has increased, enabling greater flexibility and cost efficiency in network design.

YouMail

Debt Financing in 2009
YouMail Inc., established in 2007 and headquartered in Irvine, California, specializes in cloud-based telecommunications security applications for mobile phones. The company offers a suite of services including robocall blocking, phishing message detection, visual voicemail, call blocking, voicemail sharing, and auto-replies to protect users from spam, identity theft, stalkers, and corporate fraud. Its flagship product, YouMail, provides personalized greetings for incoming calls, enables users to manage voicemails via web browsers, and offers multi-platform compatibility. As of 2011, the application had been downloaded over 3 million times with over 2 million registered users, all acquired organically through a freemium model.

Solazyme

Series D in 2009
Solazyme is a synthetic biology company that specializes in converting algal biomass into biofuels. Solazyme not only creates biofuels for the the transportation industry, but is experimenting with ways to tailor its products for the cosmetic and food industries.

AlertMe

Series A in 2009
AlertMe.com Ltd. offers an open, cloud-based platform called Omnia that connects a variety of devices and appliances to enable users to monitor, control, and automate their homes in Europe and the United States. The platform integrates multiple devices, services, and data, creating a cohesive ecosystem for home automation. Key offerings include Energy Analytics, which assists customers in understanding their energy usage and bills, and Home Energy Control, which manages heating, cooling, and connected appliances for enhanced efficiency. Additionally, the Home Automation solution allows users to customize interactions among connected devices, such as sensors, cameras, locks, and lighting. Founded in 2006 and based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, AlertMe was acquired by British Gas Services Limited. The company's technology aims to simplify the connected home experience, making it affordable and reliable for users while promoting energy savings and sustainability.

Tendril

Series C in 2009
Tendril enables utilities to drive customer engagement via a rich and tailored experience for the home energy consumer. Energy and service providers rely on Tendril’s customizable software solutions to engage consumers to meet efficiency goals and improve customer service operations. All solutions are powered by an open, cloud-based, secure, and scalable platform that seamlessly supports numerous other utility-grade applications.

Neuraltus Pharmaceuticals

Series A in 2009
Neuraltus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on developing and commercializing therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases. Founded in 2004, the company is dedicated to addressing significant unmet medical needs through innovative treatments. Neuraltus is advancing three clinical-stage programs, including NP001, an investigational therapy aimed at regulating activated macrophages in conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis. The company is also exploring potential treatments for lysosomal storage disorders like Fabry's disease and Gaucher's disease. Neuraltus leverages a robust technology portfolio and intellectual property established by its founders, who have extensive expertise in medicine and laboratory science.

Solyndra

Series E in 2008
Solyndra is a manufacturer of cylindrical panels utilizing CIGS thin-film solar cell technology, located in Fremont, California. Established in 2005, the company focuses on designing and producing photovoltaic systems that include both panels and mounting hardware specifically for the commercial rooftop market. Solyndra employs high-volume manufacturing techniques to address the needs of the global solar industry. Its proprietary cylindrical modules are engineered to achieve low installation costs while maximizing solar energy output, particularly on low-slope commercial rooftops. The company operates a fully-automated manufacturing facility spanning 300,000 square feet, underscoring its commitment to efficiency and innovation in solar technology.

IntelePeer

Series C in 2008
IntelePeer is a communications automation platform that utilizes generative AI to enhance customer interactions for businesses. By offering a cloud-based Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS), the company provides on-demand IP communications and SIP trunking services tailored for enterprises. IntelePeer's platform integrates seamlessly with existing systems, allowing businesses to streamline their communication processes across multiple channels. Its focus on automation not only reduces operational costs but also improves customer experience by delivering efficient and effective communication solutions. The incorporation of AI and analytics further enhances the platform's capabilities, enabling clients to achieve higher levels of customer satisfaction and engagement.

Cobalt Technologies

Series C in 2008
Cobalt Technologies is a company focused on developing innovative technologies for biofuels, particularly in the production of bio-based chemicals. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Cobalt is pioneering methods to produce low-cost, commercial-scale biobutanol, an alternative to traditional petroleum-based products. This next-generation bio n-butanol serves as an ingredient in various applications, including fuels, bio-based plastics, synthetic rubber, paints, adhesives, and solvents. By offering cost-effective substitutes to petroleum-derived chemicals, Cobalt aims to create fuels that burn cleaner and have a reduced environmental impact.

Adura Technologies

Series A in 2008
Adura Technologies is an energy management company that specializes in wireless lighting and energy management systems designed to enhance energy efficiency and reduce operational costs for existing buildings. The company utilizes low-power wireless mesh networking technology to deliver innovative lighting control solutions. In addition to its wireless systems, Adura Technologies also focuses on the design, manufacturing, and commissioning of comprehensive lighting management solutions, positioning itself as a key player in the lighting controls market.

Zvents

Series B in 2008
Zvents is a prominent online platform that produces local entertainment guides, assisting over 12 million users each month in discovering engaging activities in their vicinity. Founded in March 2005, the company initially focused on the Bay Area but has since expanded its reach to include events across most U.S. cities, as well as locations in the UK, Canada, and Ireland. Zvents collaborates with more than 15,000 event advertisers monthly, promoting a diverse array of local events such as live music, performing arts, and community activities. The Zvents Network features over 290 media sites, including notable local and national partners. The company's strengths lie in its extensive media partnerships, a sophisticated time-based local search technology, and an active community of content contributors across various markets. Recently, traffic from the Zvents Media Network has seen significant growth, nearly doubling in the past year.

Ostara

Venture Round in 2008
Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc. is a pioneer in the wastewater treatment industry, focusing on the recovery and recycling of nutrients from wastewater. Utilizing proprietary technology, the company effectively removes polluting nutrients and transforms them into a high-value, environmentally safe commercial fertilizer. Ostara specializes in manufacturing phosphate fertilizers that deliver essential nutrients such as phosphorus, magnesium, and nitrogen in slow-release granules. This innovative approach not only helps growers improve crop yields and enhance soil health but also significantly reduces nutrient runoff and phosphorus tie-up, thereby contributing to food security and the protection of local waterways from pollution. With its successfully scaled and commercially deployed technology, Ostara is well-positioned for growth in this expanding market.

RadioFrame

Series F in 2008
RadioFrame Networks specializes in providing targeted base-transceiver station solutions for the wireless communications industry. The company's product offerings include a range of base stations, such as pico, femtocell, microcell, and macrocell base stations, as well as iDEN network management tools. Additionally, RadioFrame Networks supplies network and system management systems designed to enhance communication infrastructure. By focusing on innovative solutions, the company aims to support the growing demands of wireless communication.

Anthera Pharmaceuticals

Venture Round in 2008
Anthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing therapeutics for serious diseases related to inflammation, such as cardiovascular and autoimmune disorders. The company is advancing several product candidates, including Sollpura, a non-porcine pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy currently in Phase III trials for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, and Blisibimod, which is in Phase II trials targeting B-cell mediated autoimmune diseases, including IgA nephropathy. Additionally, Anthera has other candidates like varespladib methyl and varespladib sodium, which are in various stages of clinical trials for acute coronary syndrome and sickle cell disease, respectively. Established in 2004, Anthera Pharmaceuticals is headquartered in Hayward, California, and has formed licensing agreements with prominent companies such as Amgen and Eli Lilly to facilitate the development of its therapies.

ChipX

Series B in 2008
ChipX, Inc. is a Mixed-Signal ASIC company with the broadest offering of value-added ASIC solutions, including Standard Cell, Structured ASIC and Hybrid ASIC technology. ChipX has unique expertise in PCI Express, USB 2.0, DDR/DDR2 and data conversion mixed-signal cores; all are silicon proven and certified and they can be integrated in customers’ ASICs with a record first-time to market success. ChipX products are widely used in industrial applications, medical equipment and military/aerospace systems. Headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, ChipX is a privately held corporation, with a Research and Development subsidiary in Israel.

iWatt

Series E in 2008
iWatt specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of power supply control integrated circuits (ICs) and modules. The company focuses on creating highly integrated, mixed-signal ICs optimized for various applications, including personal portable devices, low-energy short-range wireless systems, lighting, display technologies, and automotive solutions. iWatt's innovative technology enhances power supply performance by utilizing digital algorithms that replace traditional analog control methods, resulting in smaller, more cost-effective, and efficient power supply solutions. This approach not only reduces the component count, leading to lower costs, but also improves reliability, establishing a new standard in the power supply industry.

Gemin X Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2008
Gemin X Pharmaceuticals focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative cancer therapeutics aimed at enhancing patient outcomes. The company's research has centered on the Bcl-2 cell death regulation pathway, leading to the development of GX15-070 (obatoclax), a small molecule designed to selectively trigger programmed cell death, or apoptosis, and potentially induce cancer cell autophagy. Obatoclax has demonstrated promising results in preclinical and early clinical trials and is currently undergoing Phase 2 clinical trials as both a standalone treatment and in combination with other therapies. Additionally, Gemin X is involved in developing other oncology products, including GMX1777, which inhibits NAD+ synthesis. The patent for obatoclax is secured until 2025, reinforcing the company's commitment to advancing cancer treatment options.

BrightSource

Series C in 2008
BrightSource Energy, Inc. is a solar thermal technology company based in Oakland, California, that specializes in designing, developing, and selling proprietary systems for utility-scale electric power plants. The company utilizes fields of tracking mirrors, known as heliostats, alongside its proprietary software to concentrate sunlight onto a solar receiver/boiler unit, generating high-temperature steam. This steam can be used to produce electricity through conventional steam turbines or for industrial applications like thermal enhanced oil recovery. BrightSource also offers comprehensive project development services, including site acquisition, permitting, and securing power purchase agreements, while serving utility-scale solar thermal power project owners and contractors, as well as oil production companies. The firm has established strategic relationships with prominent partners in the energy sector, emphasizing its commitment to providing low-cost, reliable clean energy that competes with fossil fuels.

Tesla

Debt Financing in 2008
Tesla, Inc., established in 2003, is a leading innovator in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, headquartered in Palo Alto, California. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a range of electric vehicles, including luxury and midsize sedans, crossover SUVs, a light truck, and a semi-truck. Tesla's mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy, offering an expanding lineup of increasingly affordable electric cars. The company operates through two segments: Automotive, which focuses on EV production, powertrain components, and services, and Energy Generation and Storage, which provides rechargeable battery systems, solar energy generation, and energy storage products for residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications. Tesla markets its products through company-owned stores, galleries, and its official website, and supports them with a network of service centers and mobile technicians. Additionally, Tesla operates a fast-charging network for EV owners.

Mascoma

Series C in 2008
Mascoma Corporation was founded in late 2005 with initial funding from Khosla Ventures and Flagship Ventures in early 2006. A Series B round of funding was closed in November of 2006 and a Series C round of funding was closed in May of 2008. They wish to replace the use of gasoline with cellulosic ethanol.

BridgeLux

Series D in 2008
Bridgelux, Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of solid-state lighting technologies based in Fremont, California. Established in 2002, the company specializes in high-power, energy-efficient light-emitting diode (LED) solutions, offering a diverse range of products including LED arrays, chips, subsystems, and surface mounts. Its product lineup encompasses various applications, such as downlights, streetlights, and replacement lamps, serving sectors like retail, healthcare, and industrial environments. Bridgelux aims to replace traditional lighting technologies with its sustainable and cost-effective solutions, contributing to global energy efficiency efforts. The company also provides testing, application engineering, and reference design services to support its clients. In addition to its headquarters, Bridgelux has strategic partnerships and additional locations globally, enhancing its market reach and technological innovation. The company was previously known as eLite Optoelectronics, Inc. before rebranding in April 2006.

LifeMasters Supported SelfCare

Venture Round in 2008
LifeMasters Supported SelfCare is a prominent disease management company that focuses on creating collaborative health partnerships between individuals, their healthcare providers, and payors. The company offers interactive disease management services designed to support individuals dealing with various chronic conditions, including diabetes, congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension, asthma, cancer, metabolic syndrome, and musculoskeletal pain. By providing decision support for healthcare providers, LifeMasters aims to enhance patient care while simultaneously reducing costs for payors. The company's programs and services are tailored to foster effective management of chronic diseases, ultimately promoting better health outcomes for individuals.

Tesla

Series E in 2008
Tesla, Inc., established in 2003, is a leading innovator in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, headquartered in Palo Alto, California. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a range of electric vehicles, including luxury and midsize sedans, crossover SUVs, a light truck, and a semi-truck. Tesla's mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy, offering an expanding lineup of increasingly affordable electric cars. The company operates through two segments: Automotive, which focuses on EV production, powertrain components, and services, and Energy Generation and Storage, which provides rechargeable battery systems, solar energy generation, and energy storage products for residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications. Tesla markets its products through company-owned stores, galleries, and its official website, and supports them with a network of service centers and mobile technicians. Additionally, Tesla operates a fast-charging network for EV owners.
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