SimpleReach
Series B in 2017
SimpleReach, Inc. is a New York-based company that offers a platform for tracking social engagement on published content, providing insights and metrics related to social behavior. Founded in 2010, SimpleReach consolidates content data from various channels to present a comprehensive view of content performance. The platform delivers actionable insights that assist clients in enhancing the return on their content investments, utilizing advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence methods. SimpleReach enables marketers to refine their future campaigns and allows publishers to create dashboards for monitoring and improving their programs. The company's services are relied upon by notable brands such as Intel, Chase, and Home Depot, who use the platform to better understand the impact of their content on business outcomes. SimpleReach was previously known as SimplePR Inc. and currently operates as a subsidiary of Nativo, Inc.
Metamarkets Group
Series C in 2015
Metamarkets Group operates an interactive analytics platform designed for buyers and sellers of programmatic advertising. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides users with the capability to analyze real-time data within media marketplaces, enhancing their competitive edge. Its platform is utilized by notable clients such as Twitter, AOL, and Rubicon Project, enabling them to improve business performance through intuitive access to critical information. Metamarkets emphasizes self-service permissions for data and secure data transfers, empowering marketers with ad hoc data navigation and visualization tools to make informed decisions in the digital advertising landscape.
Dwolla, Inc. is a financial technology company based in Des Moines, Iowa, established in 2010. The company specializes in providing application program interface (API) solutions that streamline bank transfers and facilitate customer management, enabling businesses to integrate account-to-account payment capabilities seamlessly. Dwolla's modern API allows users to connect bank accounts and initiate transfers efficiently, giving businesses the ability to program payments for same-day, next-day, or real-time processing directly to bank accounts. Their offerings also include the Dwolla Dashboard and Admin, which provides users with an intuitive interface for managing customer relationships, monitoring transactions, and analyzing business trends. By leveraging Dwolla's technology, organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies can enhance their cash flow, improve operational efficiency, and navigate the complexities of payment networks with greater ease.
SimpleReach
Series A in 2014
SimpleReach, Inc. is a New York-based company that offers a platform for tracking social engagement on published content, providing insights and metrics related to social behavior. Founded in 2010, SimpleReach consolidates content data from various channels to present a comprehensive view of content performance. The platform delivers actionable insights that assist clients in enhancing the return on their content investments, utilizing advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence methods. SimpleReach enables marketers to refine their future campaigns and allows publishers to create dashboards for monitoring and improving their programs. The company's services are relied upon by notable brands such as Intel, Chase, and Home Depot, who use the platform to better understand the impact of their content on business outcomes. SimpleReach was previously known as SimplePR Inc. and currently operates as a subsidiary of Nativo, Inc.
Goji is an American online insurance agency headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in home and auto insurance. Established in 2007, the company utilizes a data-driven platform that merges human expertise with advanced technology to assist customers in finding the most suitable insurance policies at competitive prices. Goji enables users to compare rates from leading insurance providers, offering a personalized online insurance concierge service that delivers real-time, value-based quotes tailored to individual coverage needs. This innovative approach has allowed Goji to serve hundreds of thousands of Americans in their quest for appropriate insurance solutions.
GutCheck is a provider of an online qualitative market research platform that focuses on addressing critical business questions. The company employs innovative technology and agile human experience intelligence to offer clients insights that enhance their decision-making throughout the innovation cycle. By prioritizing authentic and contextualized human experiences, GutCheck helps brands better understand their target audiences, allowing them to create improved experiences across various customer touchpoints. The platform is designed to deliver quick, economical, and convenient services at scale, empowering innovative brands to unlock new possibilities and effectively navigate the complexities of market research.
Zipmark
Seed Round in 2013
Zipmark Inc. is a New York-based company that provides a platform for invoicing, billing, and payment services, enabling businesses to send and receive digital checks securely and at a transparent cost. Founded in 2010 by Jake Howerton and Jay Bhattacharya, Zipmark offers an API that integrates easily into web and mobile applications, presenting a cost-effective alternative to traditional credit and debit card transactions. The platform also features Zipmark Deposit for bank deposits and allows users to pay bills like rent or subscriptions directly from paper invoices using Zipmark's iPhone app and QR codes. With its focus on innovative payment solutions, Zipmark aims to streamline financial transactions for businesses and their customers.
BlueTarp Financial
Private Equity Round in 2013
BlueTarp Financial is a B2B credit management company based in Portland, Maine, that has been operating since 1998. The company serves over 2,000 suppliers by providing upfront payment for sales, thereby mitigating credit risk and enabling suppliers to focus on business growth. BlueTarp offers customizable programs, allowing suppliers to either manage customer interactions themselves or opt for a full-service model where BlueTarp oversees customer service and collections. The company facilitates sales growth by providing options for credit lines up to $1 million and terms of up to 90 days, alongside a loyalty rewards program. Additionally, its SmartView™ online tools offer suppliers transparency into customer buying and payment activities, enhancing the purchase-to-payment lifecycle and improving overall cash flow and risk management.
**Sulia is a subject-based social network that connects you to the top social sources on subjects you care about.** We all have interests that we're extremely passionate about. Whether it's our family, a sports team, breaking news, Hollywood gossip, a hobby, a career, or a political issue, we obsess over our interests everyday. However, with an endless number of sources talking about an endless number of subjects, it's nearly impossible to find the best sources to follow to across your interests. And, even if you were able to identify the top sources, sifting through all of their content is maddeningly time-consuming. We built Sulia to address these problems (which were driving us mad too). Sulia’s subject-based structure of social channels connects trusted sources and enthusiasts on shared interests across thousands of subjects, including breaking news and events. How? We use a combination of network managers and sophisticated algorithms to identify the best-regarded sources across thousands of subjects. We then dynamically filter content from those sources, regardless of where it's created (a blog, a social network, a media site, through Sulia's publishing system, etc.), into high-quality, realtime social channels. The result is streams of timely content from trusted sources that is always on-topic, readable, and relevant. People use Sulia everyday to discover new sources and engage with their interests. Sulia is backed by leading media and technology investors, including: -- Firstmark Capital: Rick Heitzmann -- Village Ventures: Matt Harris, Bo Peabody -- IA Capital Partners: Roger Ehrenberg -- Founder Collective: Chris Dixon -- SV Angels: Ron Conway -- Mark Gerson, Founder, Gerson Lehrman Group
GutCheck is a provider of an online qualitative market research platform that focuses on addressing critical business questions. The company employs innovative technology and agile human experience intelligence to offer clients insights that enhance their decision-making throughout the innovation cycle. By prioritizing authentic and contextualized human experiences, GutCheck helps brands better understand their target audiences, allowing them to create improved experiences across various customer touchpoints. The platform is designed to deliver quick, economical, and convenient services at scale, empowering innovative brands to unlock new possibilities and effectively navigate the complexities of market research.
Dwolla, Inc. is a financial technology company based in Des Moines, Iowa, established in 2010. The company specializes in providing application program interface (API) solutions that streamline bank transfers and facilitate customer management, enabling businesses to integrate account-to-account payment capabilities seamlessly. Dwolla's modern API allows users to connect bank accounts and initiate transfers efficiently, giving businesses the ability to program payments for same-day, next-day, or real-time processing directly to bank accounts. Their offerings also include the Dwolla Dashboard and Admin, which provides users with an intuitive interface for managing customer relationships, monitoring transactions, and analyzing business trends. By leveraging Dwolla's technology, organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies can enhance their cash flow, improve operational efficiency, and navigate the complexities of payment networks with greater ease.
**Sulia is a subject-based social network that connects you to the top social sources on subjects you care about.** We all have interests that we're extremely passionate about. Whether it's our family, a sports team, breaking news, Hollywood gossip, a hobby, a career, or a political issue, we obsess over our interests everyday. However, with an endless number of sources talking about an endless number of subjects, it's nearly impossible to find the best sources to follow to across your interests. And, even if you were able to identify the top sources, sifting through all of their content is maddeningly time-consuming. We built Sulia to address these problems (which were driving us mad too). Sulia’s subject-based structure of social channels connects trusted sources and enthusiasts on shared interests across thousands of subjects, including breaking news and events. How? We use a combination of network managers and sophisticated algorithms to identify the best-regarded sources across thousands of subjects. We then dynamically filter content from those sources, regardless of where it's created (a blog, a social network, a media site, through Sulia's publishing system, etc.), into high-quality, realtime social channels. The result is streams of timely content from trusted sources that is always on-topic, readable, and relevant. People use Sulia everyday to discover new sources and engage with their interests. Sulia is backed by leading media and technology investors, including: -- Firstmark Capital: Rick Heitzmann -- Village Ventures: Matt Harris, Bo Peabody -- IA Capital Partners: Roger Ehrenberg -- Founder Collective: Chris Dixon -- SV Angels: Ron Conway -- Mark Gerson, Founder, Gerson Lehrman Group
Metamarkets Group
Series B in 2012
Metamarkets Group operates an interactive analytics platform designed for buyers and sellers of programmatic advertising. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides users with the capability to analyze real-time data within media marketplaces, enhancing their competitive edge. Its platform is utilized by notable clients such as Twitter, AOL, and Rubicon Project, enabling them to improve business performance through intuitive access to critical information. Metamarkets emphasizes self-service permissions for data and secure data transfers, empowering marketers with ad hoc data navigation and visualization tools to make informed decisions in the digital advertising landscape.
Dwolla, Inc. is a financial technology company based in Des Moines, Iowa, established in 2010. The company specializes in providing application program interface (API) solutions that streamline bank transfers and facilitate customer management, enabling businesses to integrate account-to-account payment capabilities seamlessly. Dwolla's modern API allows users to connect bank accounts and initiate transfers efficiently, giving businesses the ability to program payments for same-day, next-day, or real-time processing directly to bank accounts. Their offerings also include the Dwolla Dashboard and Admin, which provides users with an intuitive interface for managing customer relationships, monitoring transactions, and analyzing business trends. By leveraging Dwolla's technology, organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies can enhance their cash flow, improve operational efficiency, and navigate the complexities of payment networks with greater ease.
SimpleReach
Seed Round in 2012
SimpleReach, Inc. is a New York-based company that offers a platform for tracking social engagement on published content, providing insights and metrics related to social behavior. Founded in 2010, SimpleReach consolidates content data from various channels to present a comprehensive view of content performance. The platform delivers actionable insights that assist clients in enhancing the return on their content investments, utilizing advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence methods. SimpleReach enables marketers to refine their future campaigns and allows publishers to create dashboards for monitoring and improving their programs. The company's services are relied upon by notable brands such as Intel, Chase, and Home Depot, who use the platform to better understand the impact of their content on business outcomes. SimpleReach was previously known as SimplePR Inc. and currently operates as a subsidiary of Nativo, Inc.
PerfectServe
Series C in 2012
PerfectServe, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Knoxville, Tennessee, that specializes in secure communications and collaboration solutions for the healthcare industry in the United States. Founded in 1999, the company provides a comprehensive platform that includes clinical communication, provider scheduling, nurse communication, and medical answering services. Its offerings, such as PerfectServe Synchrony and PerfectServe One-2-One, facilitate effective communication between physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers, enhancing patient care and operational efficiency. The platform is designed to ensure accuracy, reliability, and personal control over communication processes, supporting hospitals, physician practices, and healthcare clients across more than 130 markets. PerfectServe's services enable tens of thousands of daily interactions, connecting medical professionals with approximately 12 million patients, thereby underscoring the growing demand for innovative healthcare communication solutions. The company has seen significant growth, with compound annual growth rates exceeding 50 percent since 2000.
Zipmark
Seed Round in 2011
Zipmark Inc. is a New York-based company that provides a platform for invoicing, billing, and payment services, enabling businesses to send and receive digital checks securely and at a transparent cost. Founded in 2010 by Jake Howerton and Jay Bhattacharya, Zipmark offers an API that integrates easily into web and mobile applications, presenting a cost-effective alternative to traditional credit and debit card transactions. The platform also features Zipmark Deposit for bank deposits and allows users to pay bills like rent or subscriptions directly from paper invoices using Zipmark's iPhone app and QR codes. With its focus on innovative payment solutions, Zipmark aims to streamline financial transactions for businesses and their customers.
StyleCaster
Series A in 2011
StyleCaster is a prominent digital media and technology platform specializing in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content. It operates multiple owned properties and utilizes its patented Makeover Solutions technology to help women discover and share their personal style. The platform aims to be an accessible and inclusive resource, particularly targeting millennial women who seek to enhance their lifestyle with both style and substance. StyleCaster publishes a variety of content, including fashion trends, hair styling tips, skincare advice, and beauty entertainment, while also collaborating with brands to create engaging native advertising that resonates with its audience.
Purch, Inc. is a digital content and services company that simplifies complex buying decisions for consumers and businesses. Founded in 2003 and based in Ogden, Utah, with additional offices in major cities including Los Angeles, New York, Boston, and Paris, Purch operates a diverse portfolio of digital brands that blend commerce and content across various product categories. The company provides consumers with relevant information through in-depth product reviews, comparisons, and articles from respected reviewers, enabling informed purchasing decisions. It facilitates over $1 billion in annual commerce through its brands, which include Tom’s Guide, Top Ten Reviews, ShopSavvy, and Business.com. With a focus on connecting intent-based buyers and sellers, Purch attracts more than 100 million users monthly, making it a leading source for buying advice across over 1,200 product categories.
OpenLogic
Venture Round in 2011
OpenLogic is a provider of cloud-based open source software management services, specializing in support, governance, provisioning, consulting, and training solutions for enterprises. The company offers a platform known as OpenLogic Exchange, which empowers software development teams to effectively utilize and benefit from the extensive range of open source software available. By focusing on maximizing the advantages of open source technologies, OpenLogic aids organizations in safely integrating these resources into their operations, ensuring both compliance and optimal performance.
Native
Venture Round in 2011
NativeEnergy is a Public Benefit Corporation that specializes in developing and financing carbon reduction projects. It offers high-quality carbon offsets to organizations, focusing on innovative and catalytic projects that deliver global emission reductions. The company works closely with stakeholders to activate climate solutions that benefit both communities and ecosystems.
Health Guru Media
Series D in 2011
Healthguru.com is the destination site for health video on the web with 99 million views per month (comScore Video Metrix, August). Our unique approach to health education was developed specifically for the video audience and is differentiated in three key ways: - Category Focus: Healthguru.com focuses on the health topics that matter most to today's audience, including: diet and fitness, mental & emotional health, sexual health, pregnancy, baby health, drugs & alcohol, as well as information on more than 125 different health conditions. - Medium: The modern health consumer seeks out an immersive, rich media experience on the web, and video has proven to be a more engaging medium. Healthguru.com has the largest health video library online, and interactive applications to offer our audience the experience it expects. - Editorial Approach: World-class information providers know that creating truly engaging content is the way to ensure that information becomes learning. That's why Healthguru.com is dedicated to making our content as interesting and, when relevant, entertaining, as it is useful. All Healthguru.com content is created or selected by our editorial team and is rigorously reviewed for medical accuracy, objectivity and balance. While we do accept advertising on our site and may distribute content via third party sites, Healthguru.com does not endorse products, services or companies.
Metamarkets Group
Series A in 2011
Metamarkets Group operates an interactive analytics platform designed for buyers and sellers of programmatic advertising. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides users with the capability to analyze real-time data within media marketplaces, enhancing their competitive edge. Its platform is utilized by notable clients such as Twitter, AOL, and Rubicon Project, enabling them to improve business performance through intuitive access to critical information. Metamarkets emphasizes self-service permissions for data and secure data transfers, empowering marketers with ad hoc data navigation and visualization tools to make informed decisions in the digital advertising landscape.
OnDeck is a technology-enabled financial platform founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York City. The company specializes in providing loan financing to small and medium-sized businesses, addressing the challenges they face in accessing capital. OnDeck employs proprietary software to analyze operational data from businesses, utilizing algorithms to determine loan eligibility based on actual performance rather than just personal credit scores. This innovative approach allows OnDeck to deliver a range of financing options, including short-term and unsecured loans, thereby enabling small businesses to secure the funds they need quickly and effectively. By focusing on performance-based assessments, OnDeck fills a critical gap in the market, offering credit solutions that traditional banks may not provide.
Sulia
Venture Round in 2010
**Sulia is a subject-based social network that connects you to the top social sources on subjects you care about.** We all have interests that we're extremely passionate about. Whether it's our family, a sports team, breaking news, Hollywood gossip, a hobby, a career, or a political issue, we obsess over our interests everyday. However, with an endless number of sources talking about an endless number of subjects, it's nearly impossible to find the best sources to follow to across your interests. And, even if you were able to identify the top sources, sifting through all of their content is maddeningly time-consuming. We built Sulia to address these problems (which were driving us mad too). Sulia’s subject-based structure of social channels connects trusted sources and enthusiasts on shared interests across thousands of subjects, including breaking news and events. How? We use a combination of network managers and sophisticated algorithms to identify the best-regarded sources across thousands of subjects. We then dynamically filter content from those sources, regardless of where it's created (a blog, a social network, a media site, through Sulia's publishing system, etc.), into high-quality, realtime social channels. The result is streams of timely content from trusted sources that is always on-topic, readable, and relevant. People use Sulia everyday to discover new sources and engage with their interests. Sulia is backed by leading media and technology investors, including: -- Firstmark Capital: Rick Heitzmann -- Village Ventures: Matt Harris, Bo Peabody -- IA Capital Partners: Roger Ehrenberg -- Founder Collective: Chris Dixon -- SV Angels: Ron Conway -- Mark Gerson, Founder, Gerson Lehrman Group
TxVia is a developer of advanced transaction processing technology tailored for the emerging payments and financial services sectors. The company specializes in a platform-as-a-service delivery model that offers fully customizable solutions for a diverse range of applications, including consumer, corporate, and government payments. TxVia's product portfolio encompasses various prepaid card systems such as retail gift cards, general purpose reloadable cards, and payroll cards, among others. By providing a custom solution rather than a standard model, TxVia enables its clients, which include prominent payments companies, to achieve enhanced scalability, security, and reliability in their operations. This approach allows clients to realize significant benefits in terms of time-to-market and cost efficiency while effectively addressing their specialized processing needs.
Travora Media
Series C in 2010
Travora Media is an advertising sales and operations subsidiary based in New York, specializing in travel advertising. Originally founded as Travel Ad Network in 2003, the company has evolved to represent a diverse network of travel-related websites and mobile applications, attracting an audience of 26 million qualified travelers. Travora Media provides exclusive publisher representation throughout the travel lifecycle, partnering with notable brands such as Viator, Rand McNally, and GuidePal. This exclusivity allows the company to deliver comprehensive revenue solutions to travel publishers while granting advertisers access to a highly targeted audience across various platforms, including local, social, and mobile channels. Additionally, Travora Media offers real-time information to travelers about their intended destinations, enhancing the travel planning experience.
Simple is a web and mobile application that unifies various accounts into one accessible bank card. Rather than making money from different fees, Simple plans to split the net interest margin with its partner banks (the difference between the rate they lend at and the rate they pay to depositors), thus eliminating the incentive to push more confusing products at consumers. Simple has more than 100,000 customers, processed $1.7 billion in annual transactions last year, and experienced 330% customer growth. Simple was launched by Alex Payne, Shamir Karkal, and Josh Reich in January 2009 and is based in Portland, Oregon.
Goji is an American online insurance agency headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in home and auto insurance. Established in 2007, the company utilizes a data-driven platform that merges human expertise with advanced technology to assist customers in finding the most suitable insurance policies at competitive prices. Goji enables users to compare rates from leading insurance providers, offering a personalized online insurance concierge service that delivers real-time, value-based quotes tailored to individual coverage needs. This innovative approach has allowed Goji to serve hundreds of thousands of Americans in their quest for appropriate insurance solutions.
Extreme Reach
Series B in 2010
Extreme Reach specializes in content production and creative asset management within the media, entertainment, and advertising sectors. The company offers a comprehensive platform that addresses challenges related to content proliferation and audience fragmentation, providing services such as creative asset management, talent and rights management, and payment solutions. Its flagship product, AdBridge™, streamlines the complex workflows necessary for modern advertising, integrating various processes to enhance campaign execution. With over 200,000 users and managing nearly four million creative assets, Extreme Reach supports leading brands, studios, agencies, and performers by simplifying operational tasks. Additionally, the company is recognized as a leader in commercial talent and rights management and plays a significant role in payroll services for the industry, processing approximately $2 billion annually. By continually innovating its platform, Extreme Reach enables clients to adapt and thrive in an evolving marketplace.
Trefis is a stock analysis service that breaks down a company's stock price into the contributions of its major products and businesses. Its interactive platform allows users to adjust underlying assumptions such as future market share or product pricing, with corresponding updates to the predicted stock price. This enables investors and decision-makers to analyze risks and strategize for the future using data-driven insights.
Metamarkets Group
Seed Round in 2010
Metamarkets Group operates an interactive analytics platform designed for buyers and sellers of programmatic advertising. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides users with the capability to analyze real-time data within media marketplaces, enhancing their competitive edge. Its platform is utilized by notable clients such as Twitter, AOL, and Rubicon Project, enabling them to improve business performance through intuitive access to critical information. Metamarkets emphasizes self-service permissions for data and secure data transfers, empowering marketers with ad hoc data navigation and visualization tools to make informed decisions in the digital advertising landscape.
Babble is an online magazine and community platform that caters to urban parents and hipsters, offering a wide range of lifestyle content. Founded in December 2006 by Alisa Volkman and Rufus Griscom and based in New York, the platform includes articles, photos, videos, and blogs covering topics such as beauty, home, food, travel, entertainment, and parenting. Babble also features community engagement through profiles, message boards, and photo-sharing services. Notable sections include 'Strollerderby,' a parenting blog, and 'Parental Advisory,' an advice column that addresses various aspects of modern parenting and lifestyle trends.
Quirky is a crowdsourced invention platform headquartered in New York City that fosters collaboration among participants in the product creation process. Founded by Ben Kaufman, the company aims to make invention accessible to everyone, allowing ordinary individuals to contribute extraordinary ideas. Community members can submit invention ideas, which are then vetted, critiqued, and voted on by the Quirky community. Successful ideas are developed into consumer products by Quirky's in-house design team and brought to market. The platform empowers inventors and influencers by sharing royalties from product sales with those who contributed to the ideas. Quirky's commitment includes working on a diverse range of ideas, from simple innovations to more complex concepts, ensuring that various improvements to daily life are explored and realized. The platform was relaunched in 2016 under new ownership, continuing its mission to engage a global community in the invention process.
Purch, Inc. is a digital content and services company that simplifies complex buying decisions for consumers and businesses. Founded in 2003 and based in Ogden, Utah, with additional offices in major cities including Los Angeles, New York, Boston, and Paris, Purch operates a diverse portfolio of digital brands that blend commerce and content across various product categories. The company provides consumers with relevant information through in-depth product reviews, comparisons, and articles from respected reviewers, enabling informed purchasing decisions. It facilitates over $1 billion in annual commerce through its brands, which include Tom’s Guide, Top Ten Reviews, ShopSavvy, and Business.com. With a focus on connecting intent-based buyers and sellers, Purch attracts more than 100 million users monthly, making it a leading source for buying advice across over 1,200 product categories.
Outside.In
Series B in 2009
Outside.in is a New York-based aggregator focused on facilitating the sharing and exploration of hyperlocal information within neighborhoods. The company develops a data and technology platform that organizes and distributes online news, blogs, and discussions, linking them to specific offline locations. By prioritizing local blogs as primary sources of information, Outside.in aims to enhance access to community-driven content, akin to how local search engines have transformed web navigation. The company is supported by funding from various angel investors and venture capital firms, which have contributed to its mission of improving the discovery and dissemination of hyperlocal news and information.
Health Guru Media
Series C in 2009
Healthguru.com is the destination site for health video on the web with 99 million views per month (comScore Video Metrix, August). Our unique approach to health education was developed specifically for the video audience and is differentiated in three key ways: - Category Focus: Healthguru.com focuses on the health topics that matter most to today's audience, including: diet and fitness, mental & emotional health, sexual health, pregnancy, baby health, drugs & alcohol, as well as information on more than 125 different health conditions. - Medium: The modern health consumer seeks out an immersive, rich media experience on the web, and video has proven to be a more engaging medium. Healthguru.com has the largest health video library online, and interactive applications to offer our audience the experience it expects. - Editorial Approach: World-class information providers know that creating truly engaging content is the way to ensure that information becomes learning. That's why Healthguru.com is dedicated to making our content as interesting and, when relevant, entertaining, as it is useful. All Healthguru.com content is created or selected by our editorial team and is rigorously reviewed for medical accuracy, objectivity and balance. While we do accept advertising on our site and may distribute content via third party sites, Healthguru.com does not endorse products, services or companies.
Vico Software
Series B in 2009
Vico Software is a provider of software and services tailored for the building construction industry, operating across Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, the company specializes in a range of solutions that enhance project management and efficiency. Its flagship product, the Vico Office Suite, features a construction-oriented 5D BIM environment, which includes tools such as the Vico Office Client for publishing and integrating 3D models from various sources, and the Vico Takeoff Manager for generating precise quantity takeoffs based on these models. Additionally, Vico Software offers the Vico Cost Planner for cost estimation and value engineering, as well as the Vico Cost Explorer for real-time budget monitoring. The company also provides an online training program to assist users in navigating its software, along with project services delivery and consulting. Vico Software's offerings cater to building owners, general contractors, and construction managers, enhancing their operational capabilities in the construction process.
TxVia is a developer of advanced transaction processing technology tailored for the emerging payments and financial services sectors. The company specializes in a platform-as-a-service delivery model that offers fully customizable solutions for a diverse range of applications, including consumer, corporate, and government payments. TxVia's product portfolio encompasses various prepaid card systems such as retail gift cards, general purpose reloadable cards, and payroll cards, among others. By providing a custom solution rather than a standard model, TxVia enables its clients, which include prominent payments companies, to achieve enhanced scalability, security, and reliability in their operations. This approach allows clients to realize significant benefits in terms of time-to-market and cost efficiency while effectively addressing their specialized processing needs.
GetWellNetwork
Series C in 2009
GetWellNetwork, Inc. is a Bethesda, Maryland-based company that specializes in developing precision engagement software solutions aimed at enhancing patient involvement in the healthcare process. Founded in 1999 by Michael O’Neil Jr., the company provides a range of interactive tools tailored for hospitals, including the GetWell Patient Care solution, which integrates various resources to activate patient participation. Its offerings encompass digital check-in systems, entertainment options, and personalized education through a library of condition-specific content. The GetWellNetwork platform utilizes predefined workflows, known as Patient Pathways, to deliver educational materials and engage patients in their care journey. This approach facilitates real-time monitoring and documentation of patient progress, enabling healthcare providers to customize experiences based on individual needs. GetWellNetwork primarily serves healthcare providers, pediatric hospitals, and government organizations, striving to improve patient care outcomes through enhanced engagement and education.
Babble is an online magazine and community platform that caters to urban parents and hipsters, offering a wide range of lifestyle content. Founded in December 2006 by Alisa Volkman and Rufus Griscom and based in New York, the platform includes articles, photos, videos, and blogs covering topics such as beauty, home, food, travel, entertainment, and parenting. Babble also features community engagement through profiles, message boards, and photo-sharing services. Notable sections include 'Strollerderby,' a parenting blog, and 'Parental Advisory,' an advice column that addresses various aspects of modern parenting and lifestyle trends.
Extreme Reach
Series A in 2009
Extreme Reach specializes in content production and creative asset management within the media, entertainment, and advertising sectors. The company offers a comprehensive platform that addresses challenges related to content proliferation and audience fragmentation, providing services such as creative asset management, talent and rights management, and payment solutions. Its flagship product, AdBridge™, streamlines the complex workflows necessary for modern advertising, integrating various processes to enhance campaign execution. With over 200,000 users and managing nearly four million creative assets, Extreme Reach supports leading brands, studios, agencies, and performers by simplifying operational tasks. Additionally, the company is recognized as a leader in commercial talent and rights management and plays a significant role in payroll services for the industry, processing approximately $2 billion annually. By continually innovating its platform, Extreme Reach enables clients to adapt and thrive in an evolving marketplace.
TopTenREVIEWS
Series A in 2008
TopTenREVIEWS provides detailed product reviews, side-by-side comparisons, helpful buying guides, articles explaining how to get the most out of a product, and an easy way to get it.
Purch, Inc. is a digital content and services company that simplifies complex buying decisions for consumers and businesses. Founded in 2003 and based in Ogden, Utah, with additional offices in major cities including Los Angeles, New York, Boston, and Paris, Purch operates a diverse portfolio of digital brands that blend commerce and content across various product categories. The company provides consumers with relevant information through in-depth product reviews, comparisons, and articles from respected reviewers, enabling informed purchasing decisions. It facilitates over $1 billion in annual commerce through its brands, which include Tom’s Guide, Top Ten Reviews, ShopSavvy, and Business.com. With a focus on connecting intent-based buyers and sellers, Purch attracts more than 100 million users monthly, making it a leading source for buying advice across over 1,200 product categories.
LicenseStream
Series B in 2008
LicenseStream is a leading provider of licensing and royalty payment automation solutions designed for content owners. The company's platform simplifies the process of defining rights and facilitates online transactions for digital content, enabling clients to license and monitor various forms of electronic media efficiently. By automating traditional, manual licensing processes, LicenseStream enhances operational efficiency for its enterprise partners, which include prominent names in global advertising and content production. Additionally, the platform offers tools to detect and mitigate unauthorized usage of content, ensuring that owners can maintain control over their intellectual property.
OnDeck is a technology-enabled financial platform founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York City. The company specializes in providing loan financing to small and medium-sized businesses, addressing the challenges they face in accessing capital. OnDeck employs proprietary software to analyze operational data from businesses, utilizing algorithms to determine loan eligibility based on actual performance rather than just personal credit scores. This innovative approach allows OnDeck to deliver a range of financing options, including short-term and unsecured loans, thereby enabling small businesses to secure the funds they need quickly and effectively. By focusing on performance-based assessments, OnDeck fills a critical gap in the market, offering credit solutions that traditional banks may not provide.
TxVia is a developer of advanced transaction processing technology tailored for the emerging payments and financial services sectors. The company specializes in a platform-as-a-service delivery model that offers fully customizable solutions for a diverse range of applications, including consumer, corporate, and government payments. TxVia's product portfolio encompasses various prepaid card systems such as retail gift cards, general purpose reloadable cards, and payroll cards, among others. By providing a custom solution rather than a standard model, TxVia enables its clients, which include prominent payments companies, to achieve enhanced scalability, security, and reliability in their operations. This approach allows clients to realize significant benefits in terms of time-to-market and cost efficiency while effectively addressing their specialized processing needs.
DigiSynd
Seed Round in 2008
DigiSynd is a company that specializes in outsourced packaging, syndication, and marketing solutions for digital studios and content creators. By leveraging traditional storytelling techniques and insights from conventional media, DigiSynd effectively enhances the online value of content within digital communities and interactive platforms. The company offers a range of services including online entertainment marketing, production, and syndication, helping clients navigate the complexities of the digital landscape. Founded by Oliver Luckett and Rob Maigret, who previously collaborated at Revver, DigiSynd aims to maximize content reach and engagement through innovative marketing strategies tailored for the online environment.
Travora Media
Series A in 2008
Travora Media is an advertising sales and operations subsidiary based in New York, specializing in travel advertising. Originally founded as Travel Ad Network in 2003, the company has evolved to represent a diverse network of travel-related websites and mobile applications, attracting an audience of 26 million qualified travelers. Travora Media provides exclusive publisher representation throughout the travel lifecycle, partnering with notable brands such as Viator, Rand McNally, and GuidePal. This exclusivity allows the company to deliver comprehensive revenue solutions to travel publishers while granting advertisers access to a highly targeted audience across various platforms, including local, social, and mobile channels. Additionally, Travora Media offers real-time information to travelers about their intended destinations, enhancing the travel planning experience.
Persystent Technologies
Series C in 2008
Persystent offers a personal computer life cycle management solution that automates desktop and laptop availability and compliance. Their products serve the manufacturing, technology, healthcare, insurance, government, finance, and education industries.
Kluster
Seed Round in 2008
Kluster is a company specializing in predictive sales analytics, providing advanced modeling technology that enables businesses to enhance their forecasting accuracy and close more sales opportunities. By transforming accumulated customer relationship management data into actionable insights, Kluster helps businesses gain a competitive edge in commercial environments. Their offerings include intelligent reporting designed for sales personnel, opportunity management that prioritizes high-potential leads while monitoring the sales pipeline, and predictive forecasting powered by sophisticated machine learning algorithms to deliver real-time sales projections. Previously, Kluster was founded by the team behind the successful iPod accessory firm Mophie, originally focused on harnessing crowd wisdom for various projects, including product design and marketing initiatives.
Clinicient
Venture Round in 2007
Clinicient, Inc. is a technology company specializing in software solutions for physical therapy and outpatient rehabilitation clinics. Founded in 1998 and based in Portland, Oregon, Clinicient provides a comprehensive suite of services including electronic medical records (EMR), billing software, and revenue cycle management solutions. Its key offerings include TotalInsight, which integrates cloud-based EMR with outsourced billing services and data-driven coaching, and PracticeInsight, a unified system for EMR and billing. Clinicient also develops customized EMR solutions for therapy providers, as well as Medicare-related services such as functional limitation reporting and claim management. The company's platform aims to enhance operational efficiency for its clients by optimizing payments, minimizing denials, and streamlining billing processes.
Makeover Solutions
Series A in 2007
Makeover Solutions, Inc., a marketing company, provides Web-based virtual makeovers. The company builds online communities for women users interested in beauty and beauty care conversations. Its Personal Makeover helps companies to create an online relationship with their customers. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is based in New York, New York.
Outside.In
Angel Round in 2007
Outside.in is a New York-based aggregator focused on facilitating the sharing and exploration of hyperlocal information within neighborhoods. The company develops a data and technology platform that organizes and distributes online news, blogs, and discussions, linking them to specific offline locations. By prioritizing local blogs as primary sources of information, Outside.in aims to enhance access to community-driven content, akin to how local search engines have transformed web navigation. The company is supported by funding from various angel investors and venture capital firms, which have contributed to its mission of improving the discovery and dissemination of hyperlocal news and information.
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.
UpSnap, Inc. specializes in mobile advertising and direct mail solutions, offering services both in the United States and internationally. The company employs geo-fencing technology to target consumers based on zip codes, behaviors, and demographics within specific areas. Its advertising solutions cater to various sectors, including targeted campaigns for colleges and universities aimed at career changers, transfer students, and budget-conscious individuals, as well as location-based services for small businesses. By leveraging first-party proprietary data and real-time analytics, UpSnap creates highly-targeted, results-driven campaigns designed to engage and attract the ideal audience for brands of all sizes. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the company was previously known as VoodooVox Inc., adopting the name UpSnap, Inc. in July 2014.
NativeEnergy is a Public Benefit Corporation that specializes in developing and financing carbon reduction projects. It offers high-quality carbon offsets to organizations, focusing on innovative and catalytic projects that deliver global emission reductions. The company works closely with stakeholders to activate climate solutions that benefit both communities and ecosystems.
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IZEA Worldwide Inc is a marketing technology company that operates a leading online marketplace connecting brands with a wide range of content creators, including bloggers, social media influencers, and celebrities. The company specializes in the creator economy by providing software solutions and professional services that enable brands to engage with and compensate creators for producing unique content, such as articles, videos, and photographs. Through its platforms, including The Creator Marketplace and IZEA Flex, brands gain access to influential consumer content and engaging narratives that enhance brand awareness and drive consumer engagement. IZEA's services cater to various geographic regions, including North America and the Asia-Pacific, facilitating effective collaboration between brands and content creators.
Daz Productions, Inc., known as Daz 3D, is a company specializing in the development of 3D models and software solutions. Established in 2000 and based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Daz 3D offers a wide range of 3D content used in movies, video games, comic books, and various forms of digital media. The company is particularly recognized for its morphable and posable human models, such as Victoria and Michael, which are among the most popular 3D figures globally. Daz Studio, the company's flagship software, is available for free and enables both amateur and professional artists to create and customize 3D graphics efficiently. In addition to its software, Daz 3D maintains a large library of compatible content for sale and serves as a marketplace for 3D artists to showcase and sell their work. The company has garnered support from notable venture capital firms, enhancing its position in the 3D modeling industry.
Biostorage Technologies
Series A in 2007
BioStorage Technologies is the premier, global provider of comprehensive sample management solutions for the bioscience industry BioStorage Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is privately held and headquartered in North America in Indianapolis, Indiana with an additional full-service site in Europe near Frankfurt, Germany. Their mission is to provide their clients with world class, biorepository services, exceeding clients’ expectations of service, value and quality while setting the industry standard for the storage, management & logistics of samples.
Spirus Medical
Series B in 2007
Spirus Medical is a developer of advanced care medical devices for the gastrointestinal and cardiovascular markets. The company’s product portfolio includes the Endo-Ease Discovery and Dexterity Steerable Introducer.
Mixaloo
Seed Round in 2007
Mixaloo is a service that rewards music fans for creating digital mix tapes which will be shared and embedded in blogs and social networking sites such as [MySpace](http://crunchbase.com/organization/myspace) and [Facebook](http://crunchbase.com/organization/facebook) using one of many available Mixaloo widgets. The site is free and users earn half the profits from every mix sold while sharing their favorite music across the Web. The site is updated continuously and has an extensive music library of over three million songs in which every major label and numerous indie artists can be found.
LicenseStream
Series A in 2007
LicenseStream is a leading provider of licensing and royalty payment automation solutions designed for content owners. The company's platform simplifies the process of defining rights and facilitates online transactions for digital content, enabling clients to license and monitor various forms of electronic media efficiently. By automating traditional, manual licensing processes, LicenseStream enhances operational efficiency for its enterprise partners, which include prominent names in global advertising and content production. Additionally, the platform offers tools to detect and mitigate unauthorized usage of content, ensuring that owners can maintain control over their intellectual property.
Outside.In
Angel Round in 2007
Outside.in is a New York-based aggregator focused on facilitating the sharing and exploration of hyperlocal information within neighborhoods. The company develops a data and technology platform that organizes and distributes online news, blogs, and discussions, linking them to specific offline locations. By prioritizing local blogs as primary sources of information, Outside.in aims to enhance access to community-driven content, akin to how local search engines have transformed web navigation. The company is supported by funding from various angel investors and venture capital firms, which have contributed to its mission of improving the discovery and dissemination of hyperlocal news and information.
BlueTarp Financial
Series B in 2007
BlueTarp Financial is a B2B credit management company based in Portland, Maine, that has been operating since 1998. The company serves over 2,000 suppliers by providing upfront payment for sales, thereby mitigating credit risk and enabling suppliers to focus on business growth. BlueTarp offers customizable programs, allowing suppliers to either manage customer interactions themselves or opt for a full-service model where BlueTarp oversees customer service and collections. The company facilitates sales growth by providing options for credit lines up to $1 million and terms of up to 90 days, alongside a loyalty rewards program. Additionally, its SmartView™ online tools offer suppliers transparency into customer buying and payment activities, enhancing the purchase-to-payment lifecycle and improving overall cash flow and risk management.
Health Guru Media
Series A in 2007
Healthguru.com is the destination site for health video on the web with 99 million views per month (comScore Video Metrix, August). Our unique approach to health education was developed specifically for the video audience and is differentiated in three key ways: - Category Focus: Healthguru.com focuses on the health topics that matter most to today's audience, including: diet and fitness, mental & emotional health, sexual health, pregnancy, baby health, drugs & alcohol, as well as information on more than 125 different health conditions. - Medium: The modern health consumer seeks out an immersive, rich media experience on the web, and video has proven to be a more engaging medium. Healthguru.com has the largest health video library online, and interactive applications to offer our audience the experience it expects. - Editorial Approach: World-class information providers know that creating truly engaging content is the way to ensure that information becomes learning. That's why Healthguru.com is dedicated to making our content as interesting and, when relevant, entertaining, as it is useful. All Healthguru.com content is created or selected by our editorial team and is rigorously reviewed for medical accuracy, objectivity and balance. While we do accept advertising on our site and may distribute content via third party sites, Healthguru.com does not endorse products, services or companies.
Aldagen is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing proprietary regenerative cell therapies to address significant unmet medical needs. The company has four product candidates in clinical trials, with ALD-101 being the most advanced. Aldagen is currently conducting a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial of ALD-101 to enhance umbilical cord blood transplants for treating inherited metabolic diseases in pediatric patients. Additionally, the company is involved in or supporting Phase 1 or Phase 1/2 clinical trials for three other product candidates: ALD-151 for improving cord blood transplants used in leukemia treatment; ALD-301 for critical limb ischemia; and ALD-201 for ischemic heart failure. Aldagen's work also includes developing therapies to address cardiovascular disease.
IZEA Worldwide Inc is a marketing technology company that operates a leading online marketplace connecting brands with a wide range of content creators, including bloggers, social media influencers, and celebrities. The company specializes in the creator economy by providing software solutions and professional services that enable brands to engage with and compensate creators for producing unique content, such as articles, videos, and photographs. Through its platforms, including The Creator Marketplace and IZEA Flex, brands gain access to influential consumer content and engaging narratives that enhance brand awareness and drive consumer engagement. IZEA's services cater to various geographic regions, including North America and the Asia-Pacific, facilitating effective collaboration between brands and content creators.
OpenLogic
Venture Round in 2006
OpenLogic is a provider of cloud-based open source software management services, specializing in support, governance, provisioning, consulting, and training solutions for enterprises. The company offers a platform known as OpenLogic Exchange, which empowers software development teams to effectively utilize and benefit from the extensive range of open source software available. By focusing on maximizing the advantages of open source technologies, OpenLogic aids organizations in safely integrating these resources into their operations, ensuring both compliance and optimal performance.
Handmark is a software development company specializing in applications for various mobile platforms including Android, Blackberry, Palm, and Windows. Their product portfolio spans across multiple categories such as games, personalization solutions, ringtones, utilities, tools, sports, business productivity, fitness health, news information, reference, and entertainment. Notably, they have developed the Tantao News Mobile Reader for BlackBerry smartphones, offering global and domestic news sourced from Chinese media outlets.
DataBanq Inc. is a company that specializes in search marketing services for third-party advertisers and publishers on a global scale. Founded in 2006 and based in Orlando, Florida, DataBanq offers a range of solutions including search engine optimization (SEO) consulting and custom search marketing (SEM) services. Its SEO consulting encompasses website audits, keyword research, competitive analysis, web analytics, and various technical assessments to enhance online visibility. In addition, DataBanq's SEM services include link building, SEO copywriting, social media marketing, and pay-per-click advertising. The company also features a proprietary publishing platform that facilitates user-generated content and provides localized customer acquisition opportunities, helping advertisers effectively manage and promote their online marketing campaigns. Through these offerings, DataBanq aims to assist clients in maximizing their online marketing efforts.
Mophie
Venture Round in 2006
mophie, inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing mobile battery cases and electronic accessories for smartphones. The company offers a range of products, including battery cases, universal batteries, docks, cables, and wireless charging bases, specifically for devices like the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Tustin, California, mophie markets its products through various retailers and online platforms, both in the United States and internationally. The company also has operations in Michigan, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, and China. As of September 2007, mophie operates as a subsidiary of mStation Corporation.
Quirky
Venture Round in 2006
Quirky is a crowdsourced invention platform headquartered in New York City that fosters collaboration among participants in the product creation process. Founded by Ben Kaufman, the company aims to make invention accessible to everyone, allowing ordinary individuals to contribute extraordinary ideas. Community members can submit invention ideas, which are then vetted, critiqued, and voted on by the Quirky community. Successful ideas are developed into consumer products by Quirky's in-house design team and brought to market. The platform empowers inventors and influencers by sharing royalties from product sales with those who contributed to the ideas. Quirky's commitment includes working on a diverse range of ideas, from simple innovations to more complex concepts, ensuring that various improvements to daily life are explored and realized. The platform was relaunched in 2016 under new ownership, continuing its mission to engage a global community in the invention process.
Perfinity Biosciences
Series A in 2005
Perfinity Biosciences, Inc. is a company focused on advancing protein sample preparation through innovative tools and technologies. Founded in 2004 and located in West Lafayette, Indiana, Perfinity offers a diverse product portfolio that includes immobilized enzymes, affinity reagents, optimized buffers, and software solutions. Key products include Soluble Smart Digest, a stable soluble trypsin for efficient digestions; Mag Beads, designed specifically for proteomics; QuicPrep, which integrates immunoaffinity and trypsin digestion in a single tube; and Flash Digest, an immobilized trypsin reactor for reproducible results. The company also provides a Workstation, a multi-column apparatus that automates protein separations and mass spectrometry sample preparation. Perfinity's solutions are tailored to enhance reproducibility and speed across a variety of workflows, including solid tissues, gels, and sample pellets. The company was previously known as QuadraSpec, Inc. before rebranding in March 2010.
Optasite engages in the acquisition and development of telecommunications tower sites in the United States. It offers wireless consulting services. The company's services also include site leasing and colocation, tower acquisition, and site development. It serves broadband wireless providers, including wireless carriers, as well as other customers in the telecommunications industry, such as the FCC licensed carriers, government agencies, public safety organizations, private enterprises, and two-way radio services. Optasite, Inc. was formerly known as Pinnacle Site Development, Inc
Carefx is a provider of information technology solutions tailored for healthcare organizations in North America and Europe. The company's primary offering, Fusionfx, is a suite of interoperable workflow and analytics solutions designed to streamline clinical and business processes. Fusionfx synthesizes disparate data into clinically relevant, user-centric workflows, facilitating better communication between hospital and integrated delivery network executives, healthcare IT departments, and care providers. This solution enables stakeholders, including patients, payers, clinicians, and compliance agencies, to access comprehensive and understandable information, thus enhancing accountability and transparency in operations.
GetWellNetwork
Series B in 2005
GetWellNetwork, Inc. is a Bethesda, Maryland-based company that specializes in developing precision engagement software solutions aimed at enhancing patient involvement in the healthcare process. Founded in 1999 by Michael O’Neil Jr., the company provides a range of interactive tools tailored for hospitals, including the GetWell Patient Care solution, which integrates various resources to activate patient participation. Its offerings encompass digital check-in systems, entertainment options, and personalized education through a library of condition-specific content. The GetWellNetwork platform utilizes predefined workflows, known as Patient Pathways, to deliver educational materials and engage patients in their care journey. This approach facilitates real-time monitoring and documentation of patient progress, enabling healthcare providers to customize experiences based on individual needs. GetWellNetwork primarily serves healthcare providers, pediatric hospitals, and government organizations, striving to improve patient care outcomes through enhanced engagement and education.
HTG Molecular Diagnostics
Series B in 2005
HTG Molecular Diagnostics is a commercial-stage life sciences company based in Tucson, Arizona, specializing in precision medicine through its innovative HTG EdgeSeq platform. Established in 1997, the company offers a suite of molecular-based technology solutions for gene expression profiling and the measurement of various RNA types, including miRNA and mRNA. The HTG EdgeSeq technology automates sample processing, allowing for the rapid and simultaneous profiling of hundreds to thousands of molecular targets using minimal biological material. HTG Molecular Diagnostics markets a range of products, including instruments, assay kits, and software, which work together to facilitate efficient molecular profiling. Its offerings include several specialized panels designed for oncology and immuno-oncology applications. The company serves a diverse clientele comprising biopharmaceutical firms, academic research institutions, and molecular testing laboratories, distributing its products directly in the United States and Europe, as well as through international distributors.
GlycoFi is a biotech company focused on developing biotherapeutics utilizing glycan optimization technology. Founded in 2000 and based in Lebanon, New Hampshire, the firm specializes in a proprietary protein manufacturing process that employs engineered yeast strains to achieve precise human glycosylation. This innovative approach enables the creation of therapeutic proteins, which are essential for drug development. GlycoFi aims to build its own pipeline of products while also collaborating with other pharmaceutical companies to enhance their drug offerings. In 2006, GlycoFi became a subsidiary of Merck & Co. Inc., further expanding its capabilities in the biotherapeutics field.
Carefx is a provider of information technology solutions tailored for healthcare organizations in North America and Europe. The company's primary offering, Fusionfx, is a suite of interoperable workflow and analytics solutions designed to streamline clinical and business processes. Fusionfx synthesizes disparate data into clinically relevant, user-centric workflows, facilitating better communication between hospital and integrated delivery network executives, healthcare IT departments, and care providers. This solution enables stakeholders, including patients, payers, clinicians, and compliance agencies, to access comprehensive and understandable information, thus enhancing accountability and transparency in operations.
Handmark is a software development company specializing in applications for various mobile platforms including Android, Blackberry, Palm, and Windows. Their product portfolio spans across multiple categories such as games, personalization solutions, ringtones, utilities, tools, sports, business productivity, fitness health, news information, reference, and entertainment. Notably, they have developed the Tantao News Mobile Reader for BlackBerry smartphones, offering global and domestic news sourced from Chinese media outlets.
Persystent Technologies
Series B in 2005
Persystent offers a personal computer life cycle management solution that automates desktop and laptop availability and compliance. Their products serve the manufacturing, technology, healthcare, insurance, government, finance, and education industries.
OpenLogic
Series A in 2005
OpenLogic is a provider of cloud-based open source software management services, specializing in support, governance, provisioning, consulting, and training solutions for enterprises. The company offers a platform known as OpenLogic Exchange, which empowers software development teams to effectively utilize and benefit from the extensive range of open source software available. By focusing on maximizing the advantages of open source technologies, OpenLogic aids organizations in safely integrating these resources into their operations, ensuring both compliance and optimal performance.
Dedicated Devices
Series B in 2005
Dedicated Devices is a leading manufacturer of reliable whole home media systems. The company was founded in 2003 by former employees of Micron Electronics, Inc. and the company is headquartered in Boise, Idaho.
CallMiner
Venture Round in 2005
CallMiner, Inc. specializes in providing speech analytics solutions that help businesses analyze and extract insights from customer interactions, particularly within call centers. The company's flagship product, Eureka, employs artificial intelligence and natural language processing to transcribe and analyze conversations between agents and customers, enabling organizations to improve customer service, compliance monitoring, and overall business intelligence. CallMiner's offerings include myEureka, which automates performance management and provides feedback to contact center personnel, and Eureka Live, which monitors ongoing calls for specific language and acoustic characteristics. Additionally, it offers Eureka Essentials for smaller contact centers, along with a range of customer care, training, and advisory services. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, CallMiner also has offices in Fort Myers, Florida, and the United Kingdom, serving clients across various industries, including financial services, utilities, manufacturing, government, and hospitality.
UpSnap, Inc. specializes in mobile advertising and direct mail solutions, offering services both in the United States and internationally. The company employs geo-fencing technology to target consumers based on zip codes, behaviors, and demographics within specific areas. Its advertising solutions cater to various sectors, including targeted campaigns for colleges and universities aimed at career changers, transfer students, and budget-conscious individuals, as well as location-based services for small businesses. By leveraging first-party proprietary data and real-time analytics, UpSnap creates highly-targeted, results-driven campaigns designed to engage and attract the ideal audience for brands of all sizes. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the company was previously known as VoodooVox Inc., adopting the name UpSnap, Inc. in July 2014.
AmpliMed Corporation
Series A in 2004
AmpliMed Corporation focuses on the development of small-molecule oncology drugs. Its products include Amplimexon, a small molecule that causes cancer cells to stop dividing and ultimately to die; Amplizone that has demonstrated efficacy in the treatment of solid tumors in animal tumor models; and benzimidazole Series: benzimidazole analog small molecules that expressed tubulin binding activity in yeast and mammalian cells. The company’s products are used to treat pancreatic cancer, lung cancer, malignant melanoma, ovarian cancer, and multiple myeloma. AmpliMed Corporation was founded in 1989 and is based in Tucson, Arizona.
Dedicated Devices
Series A in 2004
Dedicated Devices is a leading manufacturer of reliable whole home media systems. The company was founded in 2003 by former employees of Micron Electronics, Inc. and the company is headquartered in Boise, Idaho.
Optasite engages in the acquisition and development of telecommunications tower sites in the United States. It offers wireless consulting services. The company's services also include site leasing and colocation, tower acquisition, and site development. It serves broadband wireless providers, including wireless carriers, as well as other customers in the telecommunications industry, such as the FCC licensed carriers, government agencies, public safety organizations, private enterprises, and two-way radio services. Optasite, Inc. was formerly known as Pinnacle Site Development, Inc
Medical Metrx Solutions
Series B in 2003
Medical Metrx Solutions, Inc. (formerly Medical Media Systems) is a medical technology and services company providing diagnostic quality 3-D virtual models of patient anatomy built from CT and MR scan data using the company’s proprietary modeling software. The company’s models — which contain more precise quantitative measurement information than competitors’ offerings — are provided to interventional radiologists and vascular surgeons who use them for pre-operative planning and post-operative surveillance of their patients’ conditions. The company was acquired by AIG Altaris Health Partners in 2005.
Attensity
Series B in 2003
Attensity is a provider of corporate insight solutions that specializes in omni-channel customer communications. The company utilizes proprietary data contextualization and advanced natural language processing techniques to extract meaningful information from both structured and unstructured data across multiple channels. Its unique analytics and semantic technologies enable Global 1000 companies to effectively interpret significant volumes of data, enhancing their ability to understand customer sentiment and improve overall customer experience. By leveraging Attensity’s integrated solutions, businesses can manage brand equity, increase revenue, mitigate risks, and make informed strategic decisions based on comprehensive data insights.
WideFi Networks, LLC is a technology company with a vision to create a safer internet. Their mission is to create the safest and simplest products that help you protect your family online. WideFi's "Best in Class" cloud-based software SaferNet offers complete online protection and a full-featured online protection system for your family that includes: All devices, Anywhere Protection (Wi-Fi or cellular networks worldwide), Unlimited Schedules and off times, 84 Content filters, GPS Tracking, White or Blacklist Apps & URLs with an on/off toggle, as well as the ability to Monitor everything coming across your network and devices. We also send real-time alerts when someone wanders to risky sites and Unlimited Admins for accountability. All this and more for as little as $7.99 a month.
Persystent Technologies
Series A in 2003
Persystent offers a personal computer life cycle management solution that automates desktop and laptop availability and compliance. Their products serve the manufacturing, technology, healthcare, insurance, government, finance, and education industries.
Carefx is a provider of information technology solutions tailored for healthcare organizations in North America and Europe. The company's primary offering, Fusionfx, is a suite of interoperable workflow and analytics solutions designed to streamline clinical and business processes. Fusionfx synthesizes disparate data into clinically relevant, user-centric workflows, facilitating better communication between hospital and integrated delivery network executives, healthcare IT departments, and care providers. This solution enables stakeholders, including patients, payers, clinicians, and compliance agencies, to access comprehensive and understandable information, thus enhancing accountability and transparency in operations.
CellzDirect
Venture Round in 2002
CellzDirect, Inc. is a bioscience company specializing in the provision of hepatocyte-based cell products and contract laboratory services geared towards bio/pharmaceutical companies. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, with a facility in Austin, Texas, the company focuses on drug metabolism and toxicology. CellzDirect supports a diverse range of clients, including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and chemical companies, as well as academic and governmental agencies. As of January 31, 2008, CellzDirect operates as a subsidiary of Life Technologies Corporation.
Telemetric
Series A in 2002
Telemetric Corporation specializes in wireless communication and information solutions tailored for the utility industry. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Boise, Idaho, the company provides a comprehensive range of communications hardware, network services, and software designed to enhance operational efficiency and connectivity in utility operations. As of July 2009, Telemetric operates as a subsidiary of Sensus Metering Systems (Bermuda 2) Ltd., enabling it to leverage additional resources and expertise in delivering its communication solutions.
HTG Molecular Diagnostics
Series A in 2002
HTG Molecular Diagnostics is a commercial-stage life sciences company based in Tucson, Arizona, specializing in precision medicine through its innovative HTG EdgeSeq platform. Established in 1997, the company offers a suite of molecular-based technology solutions for gene expression profiling and the measurement of various RNA types, including miRNA and mRNA. The HTG EdgeSeq technology automates sample processing, allowing for the rapid and simultaneous profiling of hundreds to thousands of molecular targets using minimal biological material. HTG Molecular Diagnostics markets a range of products, including instruments, assay kits, and software, which work together to facilitate efficient molecular profiling. Its offerings include several specialized panels designed for oncology and immuno-oncology applications. The company serves a diverse clientele comprising biopharmaceutical firms, academic research institutions, and molecular testing laboratories, distributing its products directly in the United States and Europe, as well as through international distributors.
Eatingwell Media Group
Seed Round in 2002
EatingWell Media Group is an independent communications company focused on promoting healthy eating through various media channels. It publishes an award-winning consumer magazine dedicated to delicious and nutritious recipes, complemented by a comprehensive website that offers a wealth of food and nutrition content. The company also produces high-quality cookbooks and provides additional resources such as mobile applications, e-mail newsletters, and printable coupons. By collaborating with strategic partners, EatingWell extends its reach through various electronic media, aiming to guide consumers in making informed food choices while enjoying flavorful meals.