Verizon Communications

Verizon Communications is a broadband and telecommunications company that operates nationwide 4G LTE and 3G networks and provides information, entertainment, and communications services. It serves mass-market consumers, businesses, government entities, and wholesale customers by delivering wireless and wireline solutions, devices, data plans, and related products. The company maintains extensive network infrastructure and a retail presence across the United States and pursues ongoing investment in technology and services to connect people and devices. Its philanthropic arm, the Verizon Foundation, advances literacy and K-12 education and supports community initiatives through grants and volunteer programs.

Tom Arnost

Principal

Chris Bartlett

Vice President

Jeffrey Black

Managing Director

Thomas Camp

Principal

Marah Dudenhoeffer

Principal

Corey Gutshall

Investor

Ivan Ivanov

Head of Finance - Verizon Business Markets

Alex Kaufman

Principal

Winston Lin

Principal

Tammy Mahn

Managing Director

Eyal Mamistvalov

Principal

Michelle McCarthy

Managing Director

Ajay Patel

Principal

Gal Ringel

Principal

Kristina Serafim

Product Lead, Big Data for Video and IoT

Tony Skiadas

EVP and CFO

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United Way of North Carolina

Grant in 2024
The United Way of North Carolina connects people, local United Ways, and resources to help individuals, families, and communities thrive in North Carolina.

Feeding Tampa Bay

Grant in 2024
Feeding Tampa Bay is leading the movement to end hunger, rallying our community together to create a healthier, more capable Tampa Bay.

Central Carolina Community Foundation

Grant in 2024
Established in 1984, this independent non-profit foundation based in Columbia, South Carolina, promotes, facilitates, and increases philanthropy to create a sustainable impact within its community through responsible giving.

Golden Harvest Food Bank

Grant in 2024
The Golden Harvest Food Bank provide for the needs of people in our community by partnering with businesses, the food sector, or nonprofit organizations.

Volunteer Florida

Grant in 2024
Volunteer Florida is an organization that promotes volunteerism as a solution to critical community-wide issues. It operates the Volunteer Connect platform, which serves as an intermediary between Floridians interested in volunteering and various opportunities. The Volunteer Florida Foundation, a part of the organization, manages the Florida Disaster Fund, the official fund for aiding Florida's communities after disasters. The foundation also raises funds to support Volunteer Florida's initiatives. The organization is a 501(c)(3) entity, making donations tax-deductible.

Greater Valdosta United Way

Grant in 2024
Greater Valdosta United Way promotes positive change by bringing resources together to enhance people's lives in communities.

United Way of South Central Georgia

Grant in 2024
The United Ways of Georgia brings communities together to address essential challenges, bridge barriers, and create opportunities for everyone to achieve.United Ways of Georgia supports collaboration among partners, contributors, volunteers, and community leaders, maximizing the collective efforts of many for the same goal.

United Way of Southeast Georgia

Grant in 2024
Southeast Georgia's United Way is a volunteer-run organization. To make sure that money is used as efficiently as possible, these volunteers, who come from all walks of life, research agency proposals, decide how to allocate the funds raised in our community, and then keep an eye on how well the organizations are using that money.

Frontier Communications

Acquisition in 2024
Frontier Communications is an independent telecommunications provider offering regulated and unregulated voice, data, and video services to residential, business, and wholesale customers across the United States.

Kipp DC Public Schools

Grant in 2024
Kipp DC Public Schools is a non-profit education management company that focuses on imparting quality to education to its students.

Origin AI

Series B in 2023
Origin AI revolutionizes WiFi usage by transforming signals into WiFi Sensing technology. Harnessing AI, we analyze signal disruptions caused by daily activities to provide valuable insights for ISP, security, and IoT applications. Key features include Motion, Presence, Falls, and Breathing AI engines, each offering industry-leading accuracy. Our competitive advantages include non-line of sight sensing, high accuracy, elimination of wearable devices, and simple plug-and-play deployment. Origin WiFi Sensing runs 100% on the edge, ensuring superior security through end-to-end encryption and efficient software requiring minimal CPU resources. Easily embeddable into most WiFi devices, our solution adheres to industry-leading security protocols. Experience the transformative power of Origin AI and enhance your business with smart, secure WiFi Sensing solutions. WiFi can do more.

Minnesota High Tech Association

Grant in 2023
Minnesota High Tech Association, is an innovation and technology association united in fueling Minnesota’s prosperity. They help bring together the people of Minnesota’s technology ecosystem and lead the charge in directing technology issues to Minnesota’s state capitol.

TechSTL

Grant in 2023
TechSTL is developing Tech Talent, Jobs, and Startups. TechSTL is honored to be Greater St. Louis' first technology council. Emerging technology in St. Louis connects a thriving innovation community with a bi-state region on its way to becoming one of the most diverse and productive tech workforces in the country, with growing industries in biomedical, geospatial, fintech, aerospace, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing.

Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Grant in 2023
Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GPHCC) is a not-for-profit organization devoted to promoting the advancement and economic growth of Hispanic businesses and professionals in the greater Philadelphia region

TileDB

Series B in 2023
TileDB, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the management of multi-dimensional array data, primarily for scientific applications. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional location in Athens, Greece, TileDB offers a cloud-based storage platform and embedded storage engine. Its innovative software is designed to handle diverse data types, including unstructured and multimodal data, making it suitable for complex scientific inquiries such as genomic research and biomedical imaging. TileDB enables users to access, analyze, and share intricate datasets effectively, supporting scientific teams in pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors to advance drug discovery and other research initiatives. Through its robust platform, TileDB facilitates parallel data analytics and integrates various dimensions and attributes within data arrays, positioning itself as a critical tool for scientific breakthroughs.

Pivotal Commware

Series D in 2023
Pivotal Commware, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of software-defined antennas and radios that leverage holographic beamforming technology. Founded in 2016 and based in Kirkland, Washington, the company designs products aimed at enhancing network speed, capacity, and spectral efficiency. Its offerings include platforms such as beamformers and systems for 5G echo subscribers and drone beamforming antennas. Additionally, Pivotal Commware provides intelligent beam management systems that facilitate wireless communication by enabling multiple concurrent transmissions on the same frequency without interference. This technology allows wireless service providers to optimize the use of spectrum in a given area, thereby improving broadband network performance.

Community

Venture Round in 2023
Community is a social engagement platform that enables seamless two-way communication between influencers and their audiences. By providing a unique 10-digit phone number, it connects businesses, brands, public figures, and creators directly with their consumers. The platform is designed to facilitate interaction without the negative aspects often associated with social media, such as conflicting commercial interests and data privacy concerns. Community’s approach allows influencers from various sectors, including global brands, sports teams, and artists, to engage with their audiences on a personal level, fostering genuine connections and enhancing overall engagement.

nami

Series A in 2023
Nami is focused on enhancing smart devices and systems to create intelligent environments in homes and commercial buildings through adaptive automation. By utilizing human presence detection, air sensing, and machine learning, the company develops a platform that enables monitoring of spaces, ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals. Nami's offering includes a sophisticated architecture for hardware and software, which allows for precise sensing and reliable calibration, supporting scalable deployments. The platform provides various subscription services aimed at consumers, including security alerts, energy optimization, improved air quality for better breathing, enhanced sleep quality, and emergency health notifications. By prioritizing user privacy and avoiding the risks associated with live feeds from traditional security devices, Nami aims to foster peace of mind for its users while contributing to a more sustainable planet.

Verana Networks

Venture Round in 2023
Founded in 2019, Verana Networks specializes in developing innovative 5G Radio Access Network solutions for service providers who have licensed millimeter wave spectrum. Its focus is on enabling high-speed and high-capacity 5G services to drive new applications and revenue growth.

Dreamscape Learn

Series A in 2023
Dreamscape Learn is an edtech company focusing on cinematic story-telling, cutting-edge immersive technologies, and advanced pedagogy. They believe that the best educational designs combine multiple pedagogical modalities. Students study; they apply knowledge and concepts; they learn by doing and do in order to learn; they learn through text, lecture, visual and audio media, hands-on experience, and from one another. They create programs and products that connect all of these modes of engagement.

HaptX

Venture Round in 2022
HaptX is a technology company focused on enhancing virtual reality experiences through realistic touch simulation. It has developed HaptX Gloves, which enable natural interaction and provide haptic feedback with a high level of realism. Utilizing patented microfluidic technology, these gloves feature 130 points of touch feedback and can apply resistive force feedback of up to 4 pounds per finger, while also tracking hand motions with sub-millimeter precision. Founded by Jake Rubin and Dr. Bob Crockett, HaptX employs a team of 35 and operates from offices in Seattle, Washington, and San Luis Obispo, California. The company's innovations allow users to feel the texture, shape, motion, vibration, and temperature of virtual objects, bridging the gap between the physical and virtual worlds.

Caban Systems

Series B in 2022
Caban Systems, founded in 2017 and based in San Mateo, California, specializes in the design and manufacture of modular lithium-ion energy storage systems tailored for the telecommunications industry. The company focuses on providing software-enabled solutions that enhance energy management for off-grid and weak-grid telecom sites. By utilizing intelligent lithium-ion battery packs, Caban Systems aims to prevent downtime and lower the total cost of ownership and maintenance for telecom towers. This approach not only helps clients save on energy expenses but also contributes to reduced emissions, making it a valuable partner for telecommunication companies and mobile network operators.

TileDB

Venture Round in 2022
TileDB, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the management of multi-dimensional array data, primarily for scientific applications. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional location in Athens, Greece, TileDB offers a cloud-based storage platform and embedded storage engine. Its innovative software is designed to handle diverse data types, including unstructured and multimodal data, making it suitable for complex scientific inquiries such as genomic research and biomedical imaging. TileDB enables users to access, analyze, and share intricate datasets effectively, supporting scientific teams in pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors to advance drug discovery and other research initiatives. Through its robust platform, TileDB facilitates parallel data analytics and integrates various dimensions and attributes within data arrays, positioning itself as a critical tool for scientific breakthroughs.

Optibus

Series D in 2022
Optibus leverages the power of machine learning and optimization algorithms to redefine the way mass-transportation is planned and operated. Optibus’ disruptive technology drive some of the most complex transportation operations worldwide, helping to improve the quality of service, increase efficiencies, save money, and streamline operations.

Casa Systems

Post in 2022
Casa Systems, Inc. is a communications technology company that specializes in providing innovative solutions for broadband and wireless networks across various global regions, including North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Casa Systems offers a diverse range of products, including converged cable access platforms, wireless network core products like 5G core solutions, and optical access technologies. Their offerings also encompass machine-to-machine routers, industrial Internet of Things devices, and advanced network edge solutions designed to enhance digital video and broadband IP services. By delivering software-centric infrastructure, the company enables cable service providers to efficiently offer voice, video, and data services at multi-gigabit speeds, facilitating the transition to more integrated and virtualized network architectures.

Home365

Series B in 2022
Home365 is a pioneering company in the property management sector, offering an innovative Management as a Service (PMaaS) model tailored for single family rentals. By utilizing data analysis and AI-driven technology, Home365 predicts maintenance needs and provides property owners with flat monthly rates that can be significantly more affordable than traditional management options. These rates encompass comprehensive services, including management, maintenance, and vacancy insurance, delivered through a user-friendly web and mobile platform. The company collaborates with a network of reliable vendors, ensuring efficient execution of services and improved profitability for property owners. Home365 enhances the investment experience by providing predictability and peace of mind, while simultaneously improving tenant satisfaction through streamlined communication and service delivery.

AiFi

Series B in 2022
AiFi Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based software for cashier-free retail environments. Founded in 2016, AiFi's platform utilizes advanced computer vision and sensor networks to track shoppers as they navigate stores, manage their carts, and process transactions seamlessly. The technology is designed to be adaptable to a variety of store formats and can support operations in spaces up to 10,000 square feet without the need for shelf sensors. This flexibility allows retailers to implement autonomous shopping solutions that enhance customer experiences while providing valuable insights into inventory management and consumer behavior. AiFi partners with numerous global retailers, including ALDI South Group and Carrefour, to create customized shopping experiences that facilitate reliable, contactless operations. The company has established itself as a leader in the autonomous retail space, being recognized for having the highest number of computer vision-powered autonomous stores worldwide.

Sanctuary Cognitive Systems Corporation

Series A in 2022
Sanctuary AI, founded in January 2018 and based in Vancouver, Canada, is focused on developing synthetic humans, referred to as "synths." The company's mission is to create robots that are indistinguishable from humans in physical appearance, cognitive abilities, and emotional responses. In addition to advancing cutting-edge technology, Sanctuary AI is committed to addressing the ethical implications associated with the creation of human-like machines.

Securonix

Private Equity Round in 2022
Securonix is a cybersecurity company that develops a cloud-based security analytics platform for big data and advanced threats. Its core offerings include Next-Gen SIEM, UEBA, SOAR, and Network Traffic Analysis, all integrated with a Security Data Lake for data retention. The platform uses machine learning and anomaly detection to identify insider threats, data exfiltration, fraud, and other high-risk activities across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. It supports integrations and use cases across cloud security, identity analytics, and threat detection for industries such as healthcare and enterprise IT. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Addison, Texas, Securonix serves a global customer base with offices around the world.

Imanyco

Grant in 2022
Imanyco develops a live transcription app designed to assist individuals with hearing impairments during group conversations. The app enables deaf users to participate more effectively in social interactions by providing real-time text transcriptions of spoken words.

Fermata Energy

Venture Round in 2022
Founded in 2010, Fermata Energy develops bi-directional chargers and software that enable electric vehicles (EVs) to serve as battery storage for the power grid. This vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology allows EVs to provide energy services when parked, unlocking their potential as an underutilized asset.

Fan Controlled Football

Series A in 2022
Fan Controlled Football is the first fan-run professional sports league. From selecting the team logos, colors and head coaches to calling plays, the fans are calling the shots.

Civis Analytics

Series B in 2021
Civis Analytics, Inc. is a data science software company that empowers organizations to make data-driven decisions. Founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Civis offers a range of tools and services, including the Civis platform for predictive analytics, which facilitates end-to-end data workflows. The company's offerings include the Community Outreach and Engagement Hub, designed for government and nonprofit teams to effectively reach and engage their target audiences; the Census Intelligence Center, which aids census coordinators and leadership; and various tools for audience targeting and message testing. Additionally, Civis provides data science consulting, consumer insights, market research, and media optimization services. By combining advanced software solutions with expertise in data science and survey methodology, Civis Analytics helps both public and private sector organizations enhance their decision-making processes and achieve a competitive edge.

StatusPro

Seed Round in 2021
StatusPro is a sports technology company that leverages data, augmented reality, and virtual reality to develop training and gaming products. It specializes in creating three-dimensional simulations that analyze player performance during NFL games. This data is then transformed into virtual reality experiences, allowing players to practice in immersive environments. The company's innovative approach enhances the training capabilities for coaches and athletes, while also enriching the experience for fans of the sport. Through its unique combination of technology and sports analytics, StatusPro aims to revolutionize how training and engagement in football are approached.

Wiliot

Series C in 2021
Wiliot is a technology company that designs wireless chipsets and battery-free smart tags that connect physical products to digital systems. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Diego, California, it combines semiconductor hardware with cloud services to bring connectivity to everyday items and packaging. Its platform uses radiofrequency energy harvesting to power IoT stickers, eliminating batteries and enabling lightweight tags that can be deployed across supply chains. The approach allows brands to monitor product location, usage, and replenishment, while gathering data on distribution, sales, usage, and recycling. Through battery-free Bluetooth-enabled tags that integrate with cloud services, Wiliot aims to bridge the digital and physical worlds for consumer goods, logistics, and retail applications.

HaptX

Series A in 2021
HaptX is a technology company focused on enhancing virtual reality experiences through realistic touch simulation. It has developed HaptX Gloves, which enable natural interaction and provide haptic feedback with a high level of realism. Utilizing patented microfluidic technology, these gloves feature 130 points of touch feedback and can apply resistive force feedback of up to 4 pounds per finger, while also tracking hand motions with sub-millimeter precision. Founded by Jake Rubin and Dr. Bob Crockett, HaptX employs a team of 35 and operates from offices in Seattle, Washington, and San Luis Obispo, California. The company's innovations allow users to feel the texture, shape, motion, vibration, and temperature of virtual objects, bridging the gap between the physical and virtual worlds.

Home365

Venture Round in 2021
Home365 is a pioneering company in the property management sector, offering an innovative Management as a Service (PMaaS) model tailored for single family rentals. By utilizing data analysis and AI-driven technology, Home365 predicts maintenance needs and provides property owners with flat monthly rates that can be significantly more affordable than traditional management options. These rates encompass comprehensive services, including management, maintenance, and vacancy insurance, delivered through a user-friendly web and mobile platform. The company collaborates with a network of reliable vendors, ensuring efficient execution of services and improved profitability for property owners. Home365 enhances the investment experience by providing predictability and peace of mind, while simultaneously improving tenant satisfaction through streamlined communication and service delivery.

CoreTigo

Series B in 2021
CoreTigo specializes in high-performance wireless connectivity solutions for industrial automation. Its products enable machine builders, integrators, and manufacturers to enhance flexibility, adaptability, and modularity in their operations, leading to cost savings, increased productivity, and reduced downtime. CoreTigo's solutions are based on the IO-Link Wireless global standard, ensuring reliable communication even in harsh factory environments.

Senion

Acquisition in 2021
Senion develops indoor positioning and navigation technology and related location-aware solutions that enhance the mobile experience and workplace efficiency. Its platform helps organizations optimize space usage by guiding employees to available workspaces, automating routine tasks, and enabling easier collaboration, thereby increasing productivity and making daily work processes more efficient.

SAM Seamless Network

Series B in 2021
SAM Seamless Network is a cybersecurity technology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in New York and Berlin. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in protecting connected homes from cyber threats by addressing vulnerabilities at the source. Its flagship product, SAM for Homes, is a software solution that secures communication between smart devices and the network, ensuring that all connected devices are safeguarded without the need for individual agents on each device. The company also offers SAM for SMBs, a network management platform tailored for small and medium-sized businesses, and SAM On-the-Go, which provides parental control features. Through its proprietary cyber intelligence and Internet of Things threat management systems, SAM Seamless Network enables customers to confidently expand their use of IoT devices while minimizing security risks.

Optibus

Series C in 2021
Optibus leverages the power of machine learning and optimization algorithms to redefine the way mass-transportation is planned and operated. Optibus’ disruptive technology drive some of the most complex transportation operations worldwide, helping to improve the quality of service, increase efficiencies, save money, and streamline operations.

Phenix

Series B in 2021
Phenix specializes in real-time video streaming solutions, offering an end-to-end service with less than half a second latency. It enables content creators to deliver interactive media experiences across various industries such as sports, esports, and entertainment.

Parrots

Funding Round in 2021
Parrots is a medical devices company developing an assistive technology platform and socially assistive robots that support people with mobility and cognitive or neurological challenges. Its Polly system acts as a friendly companion that enables real-time communication and interaction, with hands-free control through eye-tracking and other input methods. The platform combines AI-powered prediction for communication, 360-degree computer vision for indoor and outdoor use, and connectivity with smart-home devices, while supporting various input switches and accessories. It also provides health monitoring capabilities, tracking vital signs and health metrics to aid independence and reduce caregiver burden. The solution aims to enhance independence for physically disabled users, facilitate communication, and assist caregivers through integrated apps and devices.

Origin AI

Venture Round in 2021
Origin AI revolutionizes WiFi usage by transforming signals into WiFi Sensing technology. Harnessing AI, we analyze signal disruptions caused by daily activities to provide valuable insights for ISP, security, and IoT applications. Key features include Motion, Presence, Falls, and Breathing AI engines, each offering industry-leading accuracy. Our competitive advantages include non-line of sight sensing, high accuracy, elimination of wearable devices, and simple plug-and-play deployment. Origin WiFi Sensing runs 100% on the edge, ensuring superior security through end-to-end encryption and efficient software requiring minimal CPU resources. Easily embeddable into most WiFi devices, our solution adheres to industry-leading security protocols. Experience the transformative power of Origin AI and enhance your business with smart, secure WiFi Sensing solutions. WiFi can do more.

YBVR

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2017, YBVR specializes in creating immersive video experiences for the sports industry. Its platform delivers high-quality, multi-view experiences across various devices, optimizing bandwidth usage and enhancing accessibility. YBVR has partnered with renowned organizations such as Real Madrid, Australian Open tennis, and Meta to provide immersive technology solutions.

Edgybees

Series A in 2021
Edgybees Ltd. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing an innovative platform that delivers real-time augmented reality experiences for high-speed applications, including drones, vehicles, and wearable devices. The platform utilizes sensors and streaming data to enable application developers to create immersive overlays that maintain synchronization with high-speed motion. Edgybees offers a range of industrial solutions tailored for sectors such as search and rescue, homeland security, real estate, construction, agriculture, and automotive. Additionally, the company provides gaming applications, including Droneprix AR and Sky Skreemers. With its unique, patent-pending capabilities and a developer SDK, Edgybees facilitates the creation of both commercial and consumer applications, enhancing the effectiveness of operations for military and emergency responders.

incubed IT

Acquisition in 2021
Incubed IT is a software development company based in Hart bei Graz, Austria, founded in 2011. It focuses on creating innovative software solutions for autonomous, self-navigating, and cooperative mobile shuttles. The company aims to advance the concept of a self-organizing fleet of intelligent mobile robots capable of performing various tasks across multiple applications. By providing clients with tools for autonomous navigation, Incubed IT enables the administration, management, and optimization of mixed fleets of robots, particularly in industrial environments. Their commitment to high-level software development supports the integration and functionality of these autonomous systems, enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness.

ShotTracker

Venture Round in 2021
ShotTracker offers wearable technology for basketball players that automatically tracks shot attempts, makes, and misses. Its solution consists of sensors worn on the wrist and net, along with an application that works on various Bluetooth-enabled devices. Founded in 2013, ShotTracker aims to improve athletes' performance by providing real-time statistics during practices and games.

VDOO

Series B in 2021
Vdoo is a company specializing in product security, offering an automated platform designed to provide comprehensive protection for software products. Founded in 2017 by experienced cybersecurity professionals, Vdoo enables organizations to identify, prioritize, and address a wide array of security challenges, including vulnerabilities in third-party software, embedded malware, configuration risks, and compliance issues. The platform streamlines the efforts of development and security teams, reducing the time and resources needed to maintain optimal product security. With a global presence that includes offices in Israel, the United States, Germany, Singapore, and Japan, Vdoo serves numerous Fortune 500 clients across various industries, emphasizing its commitment to enhancing security diligence in product development.

Iris Automation

Series B in 2020
Iris Automation Inc. is a safety avionics technology company that specializes in developing collision avoidance systems for industrial drones. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional operation in Reno, Nevada, Iris Automation provides an artificial intelligence solution that integrates real-time imagery with 3D mapping to detect and avoid both dynamic and static objects, including aircraft and wildlife. Its Casia system can operate onboard aircraft or from a ground-based configuration, facilitating safe flight with minimal human intervention. The company collaborates closely with civil aviation authorities worldwide to ensure the safe implementation of uncrewed aircraft operations beyond visual line of sight, participating in various regulatory programs and initiatives. Recognized for its innovation, Iris Automation is committed to unlocking the potential of uncrewed flight across multiple industries.

Esports One

Venture Round in 2020
Esports One is a company based in Santa Monica, California, focused on providing comprehensive esports data and analytics. Founded in 2012, the company operates platforms that offer real-time knowledge evaluation and information resources for players, fans, streamers, teams, and event broadcasters. Esports One utilizes computer vision and machine learning to capture and analyze thousands of data points in real-time, creating one of the most extensive databases of League of Legends esports statistics, dating back to 2011. The company aims to enhance fan engagement with esports through innovative platforms like Esports One Fantasy, which allows users to research teams and players and compete in fantasy leagues tailored for esports enthusiasts.

Cellwize

Series B in 2020
Cellwize specializes in accelerating next-generation mobile networks through its cloud-based automation platform, Chime. This AI-driven solution enables mobile network operators to swiftly deploy and manage 5G networks, optimize coverage, and enhance user experience across diverse environments.

Bluegrass Cellular

Acquisition in 2020
Bluegrass Cellular is a pioneering wireless carrier based in rural Kentucky, having launched its services in May 1991 with analog cellular network coverage. The company initiated its operations by establishing cellular sites in multiple locations, including Bowling Green, Glasgow, and Elizabethtown, and has since expanded to cover 40 counties within its licensed areas. In October 1998, Bluegrass Cellular transitioned to digital cellular services, followed by the introduction of enhanced 2G services in November 2004 and EVDO 3G high-speed data service in late 2007. The company also offers a range of customer-centric services, including a trade-in program, HD calling, DVR streaming, and flexible payment plans, emphasizing its commitment to providing reliable wireless communication in underserved regions.

CoolerX

Series C in 2020
Cooler Screens is a company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2017 by Arsen Avakian, Glen Tullman, and Jamie Koval. It specializes in transforming traditional retail cooler and freezer surfaces into interactive digital displays, enhancing the shopping experience for consumers. By replacing glass doors in store aisles with smart, IoT-based screens, Cooler Screens provides shoppers with easy access to relevant information that aids in making informed purchasing decisions aligned with their budgets, tastes, and health preferences. This innovative platform not only enhances consumer engagement but also enables retailers to boost sales through personalized advertising and improved visibility. Additionally, Cooler Screens offers consumer product companies a new avenue for brand promotion and market visibility at the point-of-sale, supported by real-time analytics that inform marketing strategies.

Fan Controlled Football

Venture Round in 2020
Fan Controlled Football is the first fan-run professional sports league. From selecting the team logos, colors and head coaches to calling plays, the fans are calling the shots.

TracFone Wireless

Acquisition in 2020
TracFone Wireless, Inc. is a Miami-based provider of prepaid wireless phone services, established in 1996. The company specializes in no-contract plans that cater to diverse lifestyles and budgets, allowing customers to retain unused data, texts, and minutes through its unlimited carryover feature. TracFone offers a range of services, including international long-distance calling, ringtones, games, voicemail, and technical support. Customers can purchase cell phones and airtime cards both online and at retail locations throughout the United States, Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. Formerly known as Topp Telecom, Inc., TracFone adopted its current name in 2000 and has since operated as a subsidiary of America Movil S.A.B. de C.V. The company aims to provide simple and effective telecommunications solutions, empowering millions of Americans to stay connected with their loved ones.

PICadvanced

Series A in 2020
PICadvanced, S.A., founded in 2014 and based in Ilhavo, Portugal, specializes in developing and manufacturing optoelectronic transceivers using integrated photonics. The company offers a range of services including design and layout, packaging, testing, assembly, and software development for optical chips. PICadvanced addresses complex problems through optics, serving various industries such as telecommunications and biomedicine. Its expertise lies in optical chip design, development, and packaging, providing innovative solutions for photonic integrated circuits.

Swiftmile

Series A in 2020
Swiftmile, Inc. is a company that specializes in the manufacture and operation of smart parking and charging solutions for light electric vehicles, including e-scooters and e-bikes. Established in 2015 and headquartered in San Carlos, California, Swiftmile provides a platform that features solar-powered locking, docking, and charging stations suitable for both shared and privately owned vehicles. These stations can be installed on public or private properties and are designed for a diverse range of clients, including municipalities, workplaces, transit authorities, schools, and retail centers. Additionally, Swiftmile's stations are equipped with outdoor digital displays that can showcase revenue-generating advertisements, transit schedules, and public service announcements, allowing clients to effectively manage and monitor vehicle usage through a unified system.

Fan Controlled Football

Seed Round in 2020
Fan Controlled Football is the first fan-run professional sports league. From selecting the team logos, colors and head coaches to calling plays, the fans are calling the shots.

BlueJeans

Acquisition in 2020
BlueJeans is a business specializing in video conferencing solutions for modern workplaces. It offers a unified platform that facilitates meetings across desktops, mobile devices, and conference rooms, supporting various vendors' systems. Key features include cloud recording, live streaming, real-time meeting analytics, and seamless interoperability. Thousands of organizations from diverse industries use BlueJeans daily for video, audio, web conferencing, and large-scale events, promoting flexibility and productivity among users.

Wiliot

Series B in 2020
Wiliot is a technology company that designs wireless chipsets and battery-free smart tags that connect physical products to digital systems. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Diego, California, it combines semiconductor hardware with cloud services to bring connectivity to everyday items and packaging. Its platform uses radiofrequency energy harvesting to power IoT stickers, eliminating batteries and enabling lightweight tags that can be deployed across supply chains. The approach allows brands to monitor product location, usage, and replenishment, while gathering data on distribution, sales, usage, and recycling. Through battery-free Bluetooth-enabled tags that integrate with cloud services, Wiliot aims to bridge the digital and physical worlds for consumer goods, logistics, and retail applications.

Lexset

Grant in 2020
Lexset develops AI-powered tools for business applications, including a B2B API that enables furniture and home goods retailers to grow sales through augmented reality and artificial intelligence, and a data generation platform that creates real-time synthetic datasets with pixel annotations and labeled 3D models, material tagging and semantic labeling to support data scientists in rapid model iteration, bias controls and improved accuracy.

Iguazio

Venture Round in 2020
Iguazio provides a data science platform enabling businesses to develop, deploy, and manage AI applications at scale. It facilitates real-time AI model execution, deployment across multi-cloud, on-premises, or edge environments, empowering enterprises to execute ambitious data-driven strategies.

Byte Back

Grant in 2020
Byte Back provides under-resourced communities with an equitable pathway into the digital economy. They achieve this through transformative digital advocacy, digital literacy, and tech certification training. They help graduates gain invaluable skills, experience higher rates of self-confidence, and launch successful new careers. Their programs have provided a pathway to technical skill development and fulfilling living-wage careers for thousands of individuals.

City University of New York

Grant in 2020
The City University of New York is a public university system established in 1847, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines. It engages with multiple industries, including education, healthcare, technology, and public service.

Crunchbase

Series C in 2019
Crunchbase is a data-driven platform that enables over 80 million investors, analysts, and dealmakers to identify and capitalize on private market opportunities by analyzing company activities and trends. It provides tools for discovering significant companies through its homepage, Crunchbase Scout, and robust search functionalities. The platform offers proprietary predictions and insights to facilitate informed decision-making regarding organizational profiles. Additionally, Crunchbase enhances team productivity with features for data exports, administrative tools, and integrations, which streamline workflows. By delivering unique private company intelligence, Crunchbase bridges the gap between data access and actionable business decisions, empowering users to navigate the evolving landscape of investments effectively.

Jaunt

Acquisition in 2019
Jaunt, Inc. is a technology company specializing in augmented reality software designed for the creation, production, and distribution of volumetric video content. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Chicago, Jaunt offers XR Cast, a portable volumetric capture solution that enables the capture and publication of human figures in augmented reality. The company also develops advanced software and tools to facilitate cinematic virtual reality, employing proprietary algorithms for complex computational photography. This technology empowers content creators to produce immersive VR experiences using existing production software, positioning Jaunt as a key player in the evolving landscape of virtual and augmented reality.

Juncture Media

Seed Round in 2019
Juncture Media is currently producing the AVARIA World which includes AVARIAvs and AVARIA Ghost of the Immortal as well as NFL Ultra Toss in partnership with Verizon and The NFL.

Colorfiction

Grant in 2019
Colorfiction is a software developer that enjoys the interstitial zone between art and technology via the creation of interactive experiences. Their work has been showcased with the Indie Megabooth and Leftfield Collection among other selections and featured in Vice, PC Gamer, Venture Beat, etc. Colorfiction was founded in 2014 by Maximilian Arocena. Releases include; 0°N 0°W, a psychedelic voyage through labyrinthine dimensions; Nightline, a relaxing meditation on late night commutes; The Sands of Voltark, an interactive adventure through an otherworldly planet; That feeling Blue, a commissioned installation for The Zium Museum; and Becalm, a serene aquatic journey in search of the sunset. We’re currently working on Ode to a Moon, a magical realism thriller, and Endzone, a collaboration with Verizon and the NFL.

Light Field Lab

Series A in 2019
Light Field Lab, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of holographic display systems that create immersive visuals by projecting three-dimensional holograms into physical space. Founded in 2017 and based in San Jose, California, the company leverages advanced light field technology to generate multiple viewing angles that mimic real-world perceptions, allowing objects to appear to float in space without the need for head-mounted displays. Light Field Lab's innovations enable new opportunities in both consumer and enterprise markets, facilitating the integration of existing content into their holographic formats through a universal application programming interface. The company's mission is to pioneer a holographic future, advancing how visual media is experienced across various applications.

ProtectWise

Acquisition in 2019
ProtectWise is a Denver-based company that specializes in cloud-powered network detection and response (NDR) solutions. Founded in April 2013, it provides organizations with advanced analytics capabilities for cloud, hybrid, and enterprise traffic, enabling real-time and retrospective threat detection. The platform captures and indexes full-fidelity packets indefinitely, creating a searchable network memory that enhances incident response and threat hunting. By utilizing machine learning and flow-based traffic algorithms, ProtectWise allows security professionals to identify threats as they occur and to uncover previously unknown threats through retrospective analysis. The company is led by a team of experienced professionals from the security and SaaS sectors, having launched the Immersive Security movement in 2017 to innovate within the security industry.

Airlinq

Series A in 2019
Airlinq develops an enterprise-grade cloud and edge platform offering global connectivity for IoT and M2M services. This scalable platform enables automakers, mobile network operators, and consumers worldwide to deploy large-scale connected applications with mission-critical latency, security, and reliability.

echoAR

Pre Seed Round in 2018
EchoAR develops a cloud-based platform enabling developers and creators to build, manage, and deploy augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) applications. Incorporated in 2018, it's headquartered in New York.

Optibus

Series B in 2018
Optibus leverages the power of machine learning and optimization algorithms to redefine the way mass-transportation is planned and operated. Optibus’ disruptive technology drive some of the most complex transportation operations worldwide, helping to improve the quality of service, increase efficiencies, save money, and streamline operations.

Vidder

Acquisition in 2018
Vidder is a cybersecurity company based in Campbell, California, that specializes in providing advanced access control solutions to protect high-value networked assets. Founded in 2009, Vidder has developed a unique approach centered around the Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) standard, which aims to mitigate network-based attacks by rendering servers invisible to unauthorized users. The company's custom enterprise software offers pre-authenticated, context-aware secure access to applications, thereby significantly reducing security risks associated with connectivity from unknown devices. Through its managed services, Vidder enables organizations to safeguard their digital environments against evolving cyber threats.

mitú

Series D in 2018
mitú connect brands, content buyers, and creators to Latino youth in America. It is a home away from home for Latinos in the U.S. They are young, edgy, smart, loud, funny, relevant, proud, and united.They are what it means to be Latino.

YourMechanic

Series B in 2018
YourMechanic, Inc. is an online platform that facilitates car repair and maintenance services, allowing vehicle owners to request quotes, book appointments, and receive advice from professional mechanics at their home or office. Established in 2011 and based in Mountain View, California, the company aims to make car repair both affordable and convenient. YourMechanic connects car owners with local mechanics, enabling customers to choose the services they need and the mechanics they prefer. The platform offers a comprehensive range of services, including oil changes, brake pad replacements, and diagnostics, as well as tools for tracking maintenance schedules and service histories. By providing a transparent and user-friendly approach to car maintenance, YourMechanic enhances the overall experience for both vehicle owners and service providers.

HEAVY.AI

Series C in 2018
HEAVY.AI is a developer of a big data analytics and visualization platform that enables businesses and government entities to uncover valuable opportunities and risks within extensive location and time-based data. By leveraging the capabilities of modern GPU and CPU hardware, HEAVY.AI's platform provides a structured query language-compliant database and an advanced visual analytics engine. This technology allows users to effectively analyze and visualize multi-billion record datasets through a web-based interface. The company's solutions are utilized across various sectors, including government, telecommunications, energy, utilities, and higher education, facilitating high-impact decision-making and enhancing the ability to derive insights from complex data.

CloudBees

Series E in 2018
CloudBees, Inc. is a software company that specializes in providing solutions for IT organizations to enhance their software delivery processes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Lewes, Delaware, with additional offices globally, CloudBees offers an open-source automation server and several platforms, including the CloudBees CI Jenkins Platform and CloudBees CD platform, which facilitate continuous integration and delivery. The company's offerings also include the Private SaaS Edition for private cloud environments, Jenkins in the Cloud for application lifecycle management, and CloudBees DevOptics for real-time insights into software pipelines. With a focus on compliance, security, and operational efficiency, CloudBees empowers enterprises to optimize their software development lifecycle while enabling developers to maximize their productivity within hybrid environments.

Airship

Series F in 2018
Airship empowers brands to create seamless mobile-first customer experiences. Since 2009, it has pioneered technologies like push notifications and mobile wallet boarding passes. Today, its platform unifies experiences across apps, websites, email, SMS, and more. It offers a no-code editor for swift experience creation, AI-driven journeys, app store optimization, and customer journey orchestration.

Lumina Networks

Series A in 2018
Lumina Networks, Inc. specializes in designing and developing open-source networking solutions aimed at simplifying and automating diverse network environments. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional offices globally, the company offers a range of products including the Lumina extension adaptation platform, Lumina SDN controller, and Lumina network resource manager. Lumina is committed to transforming how communication service providers utilize open-source platforms, enabling them to regain control over their network development and deployment. The company's solutions encompass network visibility, software-defined data centers, SD-Core, and internet-based service automation, facilitating a customer-centric approach to delivering customizable services. By leveraging open-source technologies, Lumina Networks empowers service providers to implement production-ready, intent-driven networking without vendor lock-in, fostering innovation and agility in their operations.

Moment

Acquisition in 2018
Moment Design is a digital strategy and design consultancy based in New York City, established in 2002. The firm specializes in designing and developing digital products, offering services such as user research, analysis, and user interface design. Moment's approach emphasizes collaboration and creativity, allowing its team to tackle complex design challenges for a diverse clientele that includes notable companies like AT&T, Bank of America, MTV Networks, Morgan Stanley, The Walt Disney Company, and Nokia. By focusing on enhancing customer engagement and promoting brands through effective digital marketing and communications, Moment Design aims to deliver impactful solutions that resonate in the real world. As of April 2018, Moment operates as a subsidiary of Verizon Communications Inc.

The Fabric

Venture Round in 2018
The Fabric is a startup co-creation foundry based in Sunnyvale, California, that specializes in the cloud and Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure sectors. Founded in 2012, it operates as a startup studio that collaborates closely with founders to transform their ideas into viable companies. The Fabric's team consists of experienced company creators who work together under one roof to provide the necessary support for startups, from the initial concept stage to full company launch. By combining resources and expertise, The Fabric aims to foster innovation and growth within the cloud and IoT infrastructure industries.

Swiftmile

Convertible Note in 2018
Swiftmile, Inc. is a company that specializes in the manufacture and operation of smart parking and charging solutions for light electric vehicles, including e-scooters and e-bikes. Established in 2015 and headquartered in San Carlos, California, Swiftmile provides a platform that features solar-powered locking, docking, and charging stations suitable for both shared and privately owned vehicles. These stations can be installed on public or private properties and are designed for a diverse range of clients, including municipalities, workplaces, transit authorities, schools, and retail centers. Additionally, Swiftmile's stations are equipped with outdoor digital displays that can showcase revenue-generating advertisements, transit schedules, and public service announcements, allowing clients to effectively manage and monitor vehicle usage through a unified system.

AdStage

Series A in 2018
AdStage, Inc. is a cloud-based advertisement management platform based in San Francisco, California, that empowers advertisers to create, launch, and manage customized campaigns across multiple social networks. Established in 2012, the platform allows marketers to automate tasks, analyze, and optimize advertisement campaigns by providing comprehensive dashboards and web reports that assess performance. Users can schedule campaign actions, set time zones, and customize date ranges to gain deeper insights into their campaigns. The platform serves as a trusted resource for paid marketers across various industries, facilitating closed-loop reporting and workflow automation to enhance return on ad spend and streamline campaign optimization. AdStage operates as a subsidiary of TapClicks, Inc.

The Fabric

Venture Round in 2018
The Fabric is a startup co-creation foundry based in Sunnyvale, California, that specializes in the cloud and Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure sectors. Founded in 2012, it operates as a startup studio that collaborates closely with founders to transform their ideas into viable companies. The Fabric's team consists of experienced company creators who work together under one roof to provide the necessary support for startups, from the initial concept stage to full company launch. By combining resources and expertise, The Fabric aims to foster innovation and growth within the cloud and IoT infrastructure industries.

SparkCognition

Series B in 2018
Founded in 2013, SparkCognition develops AI systems for various industries. It offers solutions like SparkPredict for predictive maintenance, DeepArmor for cybersecurity, DeepNLP for document analysis, Darwin for automated data science, and serves sectors such as oil & gas, aviation, defense, and finance.

PrecisionHawk

Series D in 2018
PrecisionHawk Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing drones, sensors, and software solutions tailored for various industries, including agriculture, construction, energy, insurance, and government. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company has established additional locations in Texas, Indiana, Canada, Virginia, and Colorado. PrecisionHawk combines unmanned aerial systems with remote sensing technologies and advanced data analytics to enhance business operations and decision-making processes. Its platform offers an end-to-end solution for aerial data collection, processing, and analysis, delivering actionable insights through its proprietary software tools. The company also owns DataMapper, a software for aerial data management, Terraserver, a satellite imagery provider, and LATAS, a platform focused on low-altitude traffic and airspace safety for drones.

Niddel

Acquisition in 2018
Niddel Corp., established in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, specializes in developing software for threat hunting. Its core product, Niddel Magnet, employs supervised machine learning to automate the decision-making processes typically handled by security analysts. This SaaS-based solution streamlines workloads by eliminating irrelevant alerts and providing high-confidence leads, enabling security teams to focus on higher-level investigation and response tasks. As of 2018, Niddel operates as a subsidiary of Verizon Communications Inc.

WideOpenWest - Fiber-Optic Network

Acquisition in 2017
WideOpenWest - Fiber-Optic Network is designed to support multiuse services.

Edgybees

Series A in 2017
Edgybees Ltd. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing an innovative platform that delivers real-time augmented reality experiences for high-speed applications, including drones, vehicles, and wearable devices. The platform utilizes sensors and streaming data to enable application developers to create immersive overlays that maintain synchronization with high-speed motion. Edgybees offers a range of industrial solutions tailored for sectors such as search and rescue, homeland security, real estate, construction, agriculture, and automotive. Additionally, the company provides gaming applications, including Droneprix AR and Sky Skreemers. With its unique, patent-pending capabilities and a developer SDK, Edgybees facilitates the creation of both commercial and consumer applications, enhancing the effectiveness of operations for military and emergency responders.

ScoreStream

Series A in 2017
ScoreStream, Inc. is a communication platform that specializes in mobile applications designed for sharing information about sporting events, particularly high school sports. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company’s platform includes both iOS and Android applications, as well as a website. ScoreStream engages fans by allowing them to crowd-source scores, photos, videos, and conversations from numerous games each week. This user-generated content not only enhances the experience for fans but also provides accurate reporting and coverage of local sports, catering to consumers and media companies alike. The company's former name was Crowdscores, Inc., and it has collaborated with notable clients such as ESPN and Walt Disney Internet Group.

Vidrovr

Seed Round in 2017
Vidrovr develops multimodal computer vision and machine learning systems to index, tag, and understand video content. Its platform enables users to search videos with precision, retrieve specific clips, and integrate them directly into content management systems.

Optibus

Series A in 2017
Optibus leverages the power of machine learning and optimization algorithms to redefine the way mass-transportation is planned and operated. Optibus’ disruptive technology drive some of the most complex transportation operations worldwide, helping to improve the quality of service, increase efficiencies, save money, and streamline operations.

MCity

Venture Round in 2017
MCity is an autonomous vehicle research center located on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It serves as a unique testing facility that integrates early-stage research, real-world testing, and on-road vehicle deployments. MCty brings together industry, government, and academia to collaborate on advancements in transportation, focusing on enhancing safety, sustainability, and accessibility. The center is home to renowned researchers and provides an innovative urban environment for testing new mobility technologies, aiming to benefit society as a whole.

Urgently

Series B in 2017
Urgently is a digital roadside assistance platform that features a roadside assistance industry to the benefit of global brands, roadside assistance professionals, and consumers. Its solution delivers the quickest, safest, and most innovative roadside assistance service, products and technology by combining location-based services, real-time data, AI, and machine-to-machine communication.

Streamroot

Venture Round in 2017
Streamroot, Inc. is a technology company specializing in peer-to-peer video streaming solutions aimed at enhancing content delivery for various applications, including live events, video conferencing, and on-demand services. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Streamroot has developed its proprietary technology, Streamroot DNA™, which utilizes a distributed delivery network to optimize video streaming. This innovative platform allows content providers to achieve significant cost reductions in delivery expenses—between 55% and 85%—while improving the quality of experience for viewers through faster and more reliable streams. Streamroot serves a diverse clientele, including notable media organizations such as DailyMotion, Canal+, and Eurosport, reaching over five million viewers daily. As of September 2019, Streamroot operates as a subsidiary of CenturyLink, Inc., with additional offices in New York and Paris, reflecting its international presence and commitment to addressing the challenges posed by increasing video traffic on the internet.
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