Sturdy empowers businesses to leverage data for creating optimal customer experiences. Its platform analyzes customer communications across various systems, identifies preemptive signals of account risks, and provides actionable insights to enhance customer satisfaction and retention.
Carbon Robotics
Series D in 2024
Carbon Robotics is a robotics company dedicated to advancing agricultural practices through innovative technology. The company's flagship product, the Autonomous Weeder, employs artificial intelligence and computer vision to autonomously identify and eliminate weeds in crop fields. By distinguishing between crops and unwanted plants, the Autonomous Weeder effectively removes weeds without the need for herbicides or manual labor, presenting a sustainable and efficient solution for weed management. This technology not only enhances farming methods but also aims to optimize crop yields, thereby revolutionizing traditional agricultural tasks and promoting more sustainable farming practices.
Averlon
Seed Round in 2024
Averlon is a developer of a cloud security platform focused on providing security teams with a comprehensive understanding of their cloud security landscape. The platform features attack chain analysis, which helps users identify and prioritize risks while offering guidance for remediation. Additionally, it addresses container security, enabling security teams to make informed decisions to enhance their cloud security posture. By emphasizing fundamental problem-solving, Averlon aims to deliver an easily deployable solution that addresses real-world challenges in cloud security.
Overland AI
Seed Round in 2024
Overland AI develops artificial intelligence-based autonomous navigation systems for off-road vehicles. Its modular software uses machine learning and robotic technologies, enabling autonomous operation in challenging terrains like mines, construction sites, and disaster zones, primarily serving defense and national security sectors.
ThoughtExchange
Venture Round in 2023
ThoughtExchange is a developer of enterprise crowdsourcing software that facilitates strategic discussions among stakeholders by enabling them to provide real-time answers to open-ended questions. Founded in Rossland, British Columbia, the company utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze and organize insights, allowing leaders to access dynamic, data-rich reports. This approach helps ensure that feedback is not dominated by the most vocal participants, promoting candid responses to challenging questions. ThoughtExchange's tools include features such as AI theming and heat maps, which illustrate how individuals engage with one another's ideas. By providing these analytics, the company supports better-informed decision-making for its clients, regardless of the size of the group being engaged.
Paxton is a legal tech company that utilizes cutting-edge AI technology to transform the way legal professionals work. Our robust AI platform ingests vast sources of legal information, including all state and federal laws and regulations, and provides precise, relevant, and insightful responses to user queries. From answering questions about regulations to drafting legal documents, Paxton AI transforms the legal research and analysis process, saving time and increasing efficiency.
Treasury4
Series A in 2023
Treasury4 is a provider of data analytics services tailored for the finance and treasury sectors. The company specializes in developing a cloud-based platform that enhances treasury and finance processes for corporations globally. Its comprehensive suite of interconnected tools includes features for legal entity management, global cash management, secure payments management, forecast management, and foreign exchange management. This platform enables finance and treasury professionals to conduct effective real-time analyses, facilitating informed and accurate decision-making. Treasury4 is committed to delivering high-value solutions that fundamentally improve operational efficiency in the finance industry.
Cullgen Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing small molecule therapeutics based on its uSMITE platform, which enables targeted protein degradation by using novel E3 ligands to selectively degrade disease-causing proteins. The approach aims to address cancers, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, and other conditions lacking effective therapies. Founded in 2018 and based in San Diego, Cullgen's pipeline includes degrader programs such as TRK and GSPT1, as well as other candidates like DAC.
Carbon Robotics
Series C in 2023
Carbon Robotics is a robotics company dedicated to advancing agricultural practices through innovative technology. The company's flagship product, the Autonomous Weeder, employs artificial intelligence and computer vision to autonomously identify and eliminate weeds in crop fields. By distinguishing between crops and unwanted plants, the Autonomous Weeder effectively removes weeds without the need for herbicides or manual labor, presenting a sustainable and efficient solution for weed management. This technology not only enhances farming methods but also aims to optimize crop yields, thereby revolutionizing traditional agricultural tasks and promoting more sustainable farming practices.
Sofy is a developer of no-code testing software that aims to enhance the quality of mobile applications. The company offers an autonomous testing solution for websites and Android apps, allowing developers to evaluate visual quality, performance, and reliability without the need for scripts or source code. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Sofy's software incorporates trainable robots to support iterative application development. This technology enables developers to effectively manage their application portfolios and assess their performance in comparison to competitors. By focusing on functionality, reliability, and user experience, Sofy facilitates the testing, deployment, and monitoring processes for mobile application developers.
Founded in 2018, Uplevel is a software company based in Seattle, Washington. It designs and develops an engineering intelligence platform that transforms unstructured data from software development tools into dynamic, actionable metrics. Using machine learning and organizational science, Uplevel helps enterprises identify hidden bottlenecks to improve productivity, track progress, allocate resources effectively, and meet commitments.
Videon Labs
Venture Round in 2022
Videons video compute platform enables scalable, operational, affordable on-premise, in the studio, in-stadium live video solutions.
FarmHQ is a technology company specializing in irrigation solutions for farmers. It offers a cellular-connected device that can be integrated with various irrigation equipment such as pumps and hose reels. Through its mobile and web-based application, farmers can monitor their irrigation systems in real-time, control equipment remotely, and automate operations based on user-defined settings. FarmHQ's platform facilitates detailed record-keeping and provides alerts for equipment failures, aiding farmers in streamlining their daily agricultural tasks while enhancing efficiency and productivity in managing their irrigation processes.
Pictory
Seed Round in 2022
Pictory is a developer of an innovative video generation platform that leverages artificial intelligence to simplify the visual content creation process. Its technology allows users to upload scripts or text content, which the platform then transforms into engaging videos complete with captions, stock footage, and background music. This solution is designed to help content creators and businesses enhance user engagement and drive traffic, while significantly reducing the time and costs associated with video production. By making video creation accessible to anyone, Pictory addresses the growing demand for visual content in an increasingly digital landscape.
Field Day
Seed Round in 2021
Field Day is an online platform that streamlines individuals, organizations, coordination, and communication to discover and engage with local nonprofits through group volunteer events.
Ayla Networks
Venture Round in 2021
Ayla Networks Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing an Internet of Things (IoT) platform for manufacturers and service providers. Founded in 2010 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company offers its Agile IoT Platform as a cloud Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution, designed for enterprise-scale applications that facilitate device connectivity to the cloud. Additionally, Ayla Networks provides the Agile Mobile Application Platform, which accelerates the development of mobile applications for managing various IoT devices. The company also features Ayla Insights, a business intelligence platform that delivers valuable analytics on the usage of connected products. By simplifying the complexities associated with IoT, Ayla empowers manufacturers to transform their offerings into smart connected systems, enhancing their competitive position in the evolving landscape of connectivity. The company has established strategic partnerships with organizations such as Smartvue Corporation and Tata Elxsi, and maintains a cooperation agreement with China Unicom.
Groopit
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Groopit is an enterprise collaboration platform that crowdsources data from employees to address complex business problems. The solution integrates with common enterprise tools such as Slack, Microsoft Teams, Salesforce, Tableau, Power BI, and SharePoint, enabling seamless data capture and cross-functional visibility across the organization. It enables employees to report information via mobile devices and supports multi-group deployments, API-based integrations with enterprise systems, and scalable data management. By combining directive input with timely data, Groopit helps leaders align teams, improve decision making, and accelerate results in real time. The platform emphasizes data governance and transparency, allowing organizations to bring together people, data, and insights to drive coordinated action.
Founded in 2009, Syndio is a technology company that empowers businesses to measure, achieve, and sustain workplace equity. Its cloud-based platform analyzes gender and racial trends, helping companies identify and resolve pay gaps, reduce legal risks, and create fair workplaces.
Carbon Robotics
Series B in 2021
Carbon Robotics is a robotics company dedicated to advancing agricultural practices through innovative technology. The company's flagship product, the Autonomous Weeder, employs artificial intelligence and computer vision to autonomously identify and eliminate weeds in crop fields. By distinguishing between crops and unwanted plants, the Autonomous Weeder effectively removes weeds without the need for herbicides or manual labor, presenting a sustainable and efficient solution for weed management. This technology not only enhances farming methods but also aims to optimize crop yields, thereby revolutionizing traditional agricultural tasks and promoting more sustainable farming practices.
Lighter Capital
Debt Financing in 2021
Lighter Capital is a fintech company based in Seattle, Washington, that offers a unique fundraising solution for early-stage technology companies. Founded in 2010, it specializes in providing non-dilutive growth capital, allowing founders to access up to $2 million quickly and efficiently. Lighter Capital employs a transparent, data-driven approach to financing, streamlining the process compared to traditional funding methods. The firm serves a diverse range of sectors, including software, media, human capital services, food products, and commercial banking, focusing on helping growth-oriented businesses secure the financial resources they need to expand.
WellSaid Labs
Series A in 2021
WellSaid Labs develops advanced text-to-speech technology that creates lifelike synthetic voices. Its patent-pending technology enables it to replicate any voice and generate speech with authentic pitch, emphasis, and intonation.
Videon Central
Series A in 2021
Videon Labs develops innovative products for audio and video applications across various industries, including Global AV, Aviation, and Automotive sectors. The company has successfully integrated its streaming media, DVD, and Blu-ray technology into over 30 million devices, establishing itself as a key partner for technology companies and AV product developers. Videon's comprehensive approach supports clients throughout the entire product development process, from ideation and design to manufacturing, certification, and ongoing support, all managed in-house for efficiency. The company has achieved several industry milestones, such as being the first to create a universal Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD player, as well as the first optical disc Google TV. Additionally, its Android app, Avia, gained significant popularity as one of the first applications to support Google Chromecast, amassing over a million downloads. Videon continues to expand its reach into new markets and has been recognized multiple times on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies.
Videon Labs
Series A in 2021
Videons video compute platform enables scalable, operational, affordable on-premise, in the studio, in-stadium live video solutions.
Candidate
Seed Round in 2021
Candidate, Inc. is an online staffing and recruiting company that operates a marketplace designed to motivate individuals to act as recruiters within their own networks. Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. By leveraging personal connections, Candidate encourages users to participate in the recruitment process, creating a unique approach to talent acquisition.
Act-On Software
Venture Round in 2021
Act-On Software, Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based marketing automation platform tailored for small and mid-sized businesses. The platform enables marketers to create and manage various marketing campaigns, including email marketing, website lead generation, social media marketing, and account-based marketing. Act-On's solutions help organizations attract prospects, convert leads, and measure campaign effectiveness while enhancing customer engagement and brand awareness. Additionally, the company offers professional consulting, support, and training services to optimize the use of its platform. Act-On serves diverse industries such as banking, insurance, manufacturing, technology, and agencies. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Act-On also has locations in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Reading, United Kingdom.
SoundCommerce
Funding Round in 2021
Founded in 2018 by Eric Best and Jared Stiff, SoundCommerce is a Seattle-based data platform empowering brands and retailers to drive profitable growth and enhance customer experiences. Its advanced technology leverages data science to optimize unit economics across merchandising, supply chain, fulfillment, delivery, and customer service.
Taloflow
Venture Round in 2021
Taloflow is a buying insights platform tailored for technology stacks, specifically designed to assist Chief Technology Officers at digital-native companies in selecting optimal cloud infrastructure and API products. By streamlining the evaluation process, Taloflow saves clients significant time and helps avoid costly mistakes associated with major decisions. The platform incorporates consultation services and artificial intelligence to enhance decision-making, offering real-time observability and actionable insights. This enables effective vendor management and collaboration throughout the product selection process, ultimately simplifying the management of micro-services and serverless workflows.
Founded in 2009, Syndio is a technology company that empowers businesses to measure, achieve, and sustain workplace equity. Its cloud-based platform analyzes gender and racial trends, helping companies identify and resolve pay gaps, reduce legal risks, and create fair workplaces.
Markable Creators
Convertible Note in 2020
Markable Creators leverages AI-powered computer vision to enable social visual discovery shopping. It bridges the gap between social content and e-commerce by allowing viewers to shop clothing seen in videos across various platforms. The company offers a fully-automated solution, connecting with major global e-commerce platforms and live on prominent Asian social content platforms.
FiscalNote
Venture Round in 2020
FiscalNote is a provider of AI-driven policy and market intelligence solutions. It uses artificial intelligence and big data to deliver real-time predictive analytics of governmental action, helping organizations anticipate policy impact. Its flagship platform combines legislative forecasting with enterprise collaboration and visualization tools and aggregates data on campaign finance, demographics, news, and open data to support government relations professionals in faster, more informed decisions. The company offers a suite of products, including FiscalNote Core, CQ Federal, and EU Issue Tracker, and delivers geopolitical and market intelligence that helps businesses, government institutions, and nonprofits manage policy risk and integrate policy insights into daily operations. With global reach, FiscalNote aims to turn policy data into actionable insights for risk management and strategic planning.
ZeroWall
Seed Round in 2020
ZeroWall is an AI-driven cybersecurity company that provides actionable and continuous security insights to organizations of varying sizes and complexities. The company specializes in managing cybersecurity risks through comprehensive assessments, detailed insight reports, and tailored recommendations. ZeroWall's tools are designed to help business leaders oversee their information security programs by enabling them to understand and manage security risks effectively.
DeepSurface Security
Seed Round in 2020
DeepSurface is a Portland-based company specializing in risk-based vulnerability management. Its platform automates the analysis and prioritization of vulnerabilities by considering over 50 environmental attributes, enabling cybersecurity teams to predict potential damage and effectively manage risks.
Vega Cloud
Venture Round in 2020
Vega Cloud is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company specializing in public cloud infrastructure management. It has developed an enterprise management platform that streamlines the management of cloud resources, making it easier for businesses to deploy and optimize their cloud infrastructure. By simplifying scale deployments and providing optimization recommendations, Vega Cloud helps organizations save both time and money in managing their cloud environments.
Candidate
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Candidate, Inc. is an online staffing and recruiting company that operates a marketplace designed to motivate individuals to act as recruiters within their own networks. Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. By leveraging personal connections, Candidate encourages users to participate in the recruitment process, creating a unique approach to talent acquisition.
Reflective
Seed Round in 2020
Reflective, Inc., founded in 2020 and based in Mercer Island, Washington, specializes in developing an application designed to automate workflow processes. The company's primary offering is Reflective, an app that guides users through tasks and automates recurring processes within a business. This platform provides a no-code system, allowing users to design workflows across various software systems, both cloud-based and on-premise, all within a single interface. By minimizing the need for context switching between different applications, Reflective aims to enhance efficiency for enterprise workers.
ThoughtExchange
Series B in 2020
ThoughtExchange is a developer of enterprise crowdsourcing software that facilitates strategic discussions among stakeholders by enabling them to provide real-time answers to open-ended questions. Founded in Rossland, British Columbia, the company utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze and organize insights, allowing leaders to access dynamic, data-rich reports. This approach helps ensure that feedback is not dominated by the most vocal participants, promoting candid responses to challenging questions. ThoughtExchange's tools include features such as AI theming and heat maps, which illustrate how individuals engage with one another's ideas. By providing these analytics, the company supports better-informed decision-making for its clients, regardless of the size of the group being engaged.
Founded in 2009, Syndio is a technology company that empowers businesses to measure, achieve, and sustain workplace equity. Its cloud-based platform analyzes gender and racial trends, helping companies identify and resolve pay gaps, reduce legal risks, and create fair workplaces.
Imperative
Venture Round in 2020
Imperative Group, Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, specializes in a unique assessment and learning system. Its core product, Imperative, is a digital platform that facilitates peer coaching, enabling employees to uncover and apply their intrinsic motivations and purpose at work. This platform, which requires no prior coaching experience, is designed to be accessible to a larger number of employees than traditional coaching methods, making it an efficient and cost-effective solution for employers. Imperative's offerings also include a Certified Purpose Leaders program, Individual and Team Purpose Profiles, and a Purpose Hiring Coach, all aimed at integrating purpose into talent strategy and employee experience. The company's clients span various industries, including Sony Music, MetLife, Zillow, and Airbnb, and its solutions are used for career development, team building, hiring, diversity advancement, and volunteer engagement.
Founded in 2018, Kaskada is a machine learning company based in Seattle, Washington. It develops a platform for big data that enables collaboration among data scientists on feature engineering and ensures repeatable success with models running in production.
ThoughtExchange
Series B in 2019
ThoughtExchange is a developer of enterprise crowdsourcing software that facilitates strategic discussions among stakeholders by enabling them to provide real-time answers to open-ended questions. Founded in Rossland, British Columbia, the company utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze and organize insights, allowing leaders to access dynamic, data-rich reports. This approach helps ensure that feedback is not dominated by the most vocal participants, promoting candid responses to challenging questions. ThoughtExchange's tools include features such as AI theming and heat maps, which illustrate how individuals engage with one another's ideas. By providing these analytics, the company supports better-informed decision-making for its clients, regardless of the size of the group being engaged.
SheerID, Inc. is an enterprise verification platform based in Eugene, Oregon, with an additional office in Portland. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in identity verification solutions that allow retailers and associations to offer targeted discounts and special offers online. Its platform provides verification services for various demographics, including military personnel, students, teachers, first responders, and businesses. By utilizing authoritative data sources, SheerID ensures real-time verification of credentials, promoting trust and security in digital transactions. The platform integrates seamlessly with e-commerce websites, mobile applications, and point-of-sale systems, serving diverse industries such as financial services, hospitality, retail, software, and subscriptions. This functionality enables enterprises to create exclusive offers that enhance customer loyalty, reduce churn, and ultimately increase revenue.
SoundCommerce
Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2018 by Eric Best and Jared Stiff, SoundCommerce is a Seattle-based data platform empowering brands and retailers to drive profitable growth and enhance customer experiences. Its advanced technology leverages data science to optimize unit economics across merchandising, supply chain, fulfillment, delivery, and customer service.
Uplevel
Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2018, Uplevel is a software company based in Seattle, Washington. It designs and develops an engineering intelligence platform that transforms unstructured data from software development tools into dynamic, actionable metrics. Using machine learning and organizational science, Uplevel helps enterprises identify hidden bottlenecks to improve productivity, track progress, allocate resources effectively, and meet commitments.
Lytics provides an enterprise-level customer data platform that empowers businesses to personalize marketing interactions across multiple channels. Its platform integrates existing data to create comprehensive customer profiles, enabling real-time insights and targeted messaging. This helps brands enhance customer engagement and drive conversions through data-driven marketing strategies.
Zipwhip, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that operates a cloud-based texting platform, enabling businesses in the United States and Canada to text-enable their existing landline and toll-free phone numbers. Founded in 2007, Zipwhip provides a solution that allows small and mid-sized businesses, such as auto repair shops, dentists, and beauty salons, to enhance customer service and drive sales through two-way text conversations. The platform facilitates effective communication by allowing customers the option to text or call, thereby increasing engagement and productivity. With a focus on modernizing customer interactions, Zipwhip supports various sectors, including foodservice, staffing agencies, and public services, by enabling them to handle inquiries, schedule appointments, send reminders, and take orders via text messaging.
Uplevel
Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2018, Uplevel is a software company based in Seattle, Washington. It designs and develops an engineering intelligence platform that transforms unstructured data from software development tools into dynamic, actionable metrics. Using machine learning and organizational science, Uplevel helps enterprises identify hidden bottlenecks to improve productivity, track progress, allocate resources effectively, and meet commitments.
Kaskada
Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2018, Kaskada is a machine learning company based in Seattle, Washington. It develops a platform for big data that enables collaboration among data scientists on feature engineering and ensures repeatable success with models running in production.
Stackery
Venture Round in 2018
Stackery, Inc. is a company that develops open source tools aimed at helping developers design, deploy, monitor, and scale cloud infrastructure, particularly for serverless applications. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Stackery offers a comprehensive toolset that enables developers to focus on their applications while efficiently managing the entire cloud stack. Its Serverless Operations Console provides automation, predictable performance, and control over serverless infrastructure. The software facilitates the connection and configuration of various components, such as Docker clusters, virtual networks, and load balancers, using established operational practices to ensure error-proof deployment. Stackery's solutions simplify the complexities of cloud infrastructure management, allowing users to maintain secure and healthy systems while enhancing their development processes.
Lytics provides an enterprise-level customer data platform that empowers businesses to personalize marketing interactions across multiple channels. Its platform integrates existing data to create comprehensive customer profiles, enabling real-time insights and targeted messaging. This helps brands enhance customer engagement and drive conversions through data-driven marketing strategies.
TurboPatent
Venture Round in 2018
TurboPatent offers A.I.-enhanced patent drafting services to engineer high-quality patent documents. It utilizes the power of the TurboPatent Machine to rapidly evaluate the quality and value of patent assets, creating quality reports for individual patent assets as well as entire portfolios. The TurboPatent Machine also allows our Patent Engineers to generate patent documents at a fraction of the time and cost of conventional methods and with significantly higher quality.
Shiftboard
Series A in 2018
Shiftboard, Inc. is a provider of Software-as-a-Service scheduling software tailored for various sectors, including business services, staffing companies, municipal governments, educational institutions, and non-profits globally. Founded in 2002 and based in Seattle, Washington, Shiftboard's platform integrates features such as group communication, employee availability management, and an online worker database. The software allows organizations to post shifts, send group messages, and enable employees to set their own availability. Additionally, it includes functionalities for electronic timesheet submission, tracking paid time off, and managing the hiring process. Shiftboard supports diverse industries, such as call centers, healthcare, hospitality, and security, by offering tools that facilitate labor cost forecasting and compliance automation, thus helping organizations streamline their scheduling and workforce management.
SheerID, Inc. is an enterprise verification platform based in Eugene, Oregon, with an additional office in Portland. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in identity verification solutions that allow retailers and associations to offer targeted discounts and special offers online. Its platform provides verification services for various demographics, including military personnel, students, teachers, first responders, and businesses. By utilizing authoritative data sources, SheerID ensures real-time verification of credentials, promoting trust and security in digital transactions. The platform integrates seamlessly with e-commerce websites, mobile applications, and point-of-sale systems, serving diverse industries such as financial services, hospitality, retail, software, and subscriptions. This functionality enables enterprises to create exclusive offers that enhance customer loyalty, reduce churn, and ultimately increase revenue.
Pioneer Square Labs
Series B in 2018
Pioneer Square Labs, established in 2015 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, is a venture firm that creates and launches technology startups. It offers a wide range of services, including market research, product development, design, and recruitment, to validate and launch new ideas. Additionally, it provides operational support, such as fundraising, marketing, legal, and HR services, to help these startups grow and succeed.
Food.ee is an online food ordering platform focused on corporate catering and business lunches. The service allows organizations to easily order meals, snacks, cakes, and alcohol delivered directly to their offices. Users can select a price point, choose their preferred food type, and build a customized menu, simplifying the process of arranging meals for meetings and events. By connecting businesses with local restaurants, Food.ee offers a convenient solution for companies looking to streamline their catering needs.
Zipwhip, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that operates a cloud-based texting platform, enabling businesses in the United States and Canada to text-enable their existing landline and toll-free phone numbers. Founded in 2007, Zipwhip provides a solution that allows small and mid-sized businesses, such as auto repair shops, dentists, and beauty salons, to enhance customer service and drive sales through two-way text conversations. The platform facilitates effective communication by allowing customers the option to text or call, thereby increasing engagement and productivity. With a focus on modernizing customer interactions, Zipwhip supports various sectors, including foodservice, staffing agencies, and public services, by enabling them to handle inquiries, schedule appointments, send reminders, and take orders via text messaging.
Make.TV
Venture Round in 2017
Make.TV, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in cloud-based live video acquisition and management solutions through its Live Video Cloud (LVC) platform. Founded in 2016, Make.TV has established itself as a leader in the integration of mobile devices for contributor-based and crowd-sourced live video, serving prominent clients in the media, entertainment, and technology sectors, including ESL, MTV/Viacom, and FOX Sports Brasil. The company's innovative platform allows broadcasters to collect, curate, and distribute live video streams from diverse sources, including mobile devices, social media, and traditional broadcast infrastructure. By enabling the seamless integration of various live feeds, Make.TV's solutions cater to the needs of content programmers and service providers in industries such as news, sports, esports, and entertainment. The company also maintains a presence in Cologne, Germany.
Stackery
Venture Round in 2017
Stackery, Inc. is a company that develops open source tools aimed at helping developers design, deploy, monitor, and scale cloud infrastructure, particularly for serverless applications. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Stackery offers a comprehensive toolset that enables developers to focus on their applications while efficiently managing the entire cloud stack. Its Serverless Operations Console provides automation, predictable performance, and control over serverless infrastructure. The software facilitates the connection and configuration of various components, such as Docker clusters, virtual networks, and load balancers, using established operational practices to ensure error-proof deployment. Stackery's solutions simplify the complexities of cloud infrastructure management, allowing users to maintain secure and healthy systems while enhancing their development processes.
SheerID
Venture Round in 2017
SheerID, Inc. is an enterprise verification platform based in Eugene, Oregon, with an additional office in Portland. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in identity verification solutions that allow retailers and associations to offer targeted discounts and special offers online. Its platform provides verification services for various demographics, including military personnel, students, teachers, first responders, and businesses. By utilizing authoritative data sources, SheerID ensures real-time verification of credentials, promoting trust and security in digital transactions. The platform integrates seamlessly with e-commerce websites, mobile applications, and point-of-sale systems, serving diverse industries such as financial services, hospitality, retail, software, and subscriptions. This functionality enables enterprises to create exclusive offers that enhance customer loyalty, reduce churn, and ultimately increase revenue.
AutoGraph
Series B in 2016
AutoGraph Inc., established in 2011, specializes in privacy-enhancing technology. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with a European base in London, the company develops solutions that empower users to control their personal data online without revealing it. Their flagship product, autoGraph Connect, enables mobile operators to manage subscriber data privacy and explore new revenue streams as networks transition to 5G. AutoGraph maintains a strategic partnership with Mastek.
Zipwhip, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that operates a cloud-based texting platform, enabling businesses in the United States and Canada to text-enable their existing landline and toll-free phone numbers. Founded in 2007, Zipwhip provides a solution that allows small and mid-sized businesses, such as auto repair shops, dentists, and beauty salons, to enhance customer service and drive sales through two-way text conversations. The platform facilitates effective communication by allowing customers the option to text or call, thereby increasing engagement and productivity. With a focus on modernizing customer interactions, Zipwhip supports various sectors, including foodservice, staffing agencies, and public services, by enabling them to handle inquiries, schedule appointments, send reminders, and take orders via text messaging.
Ayla Networks
Series C in 2016
Ayla Networks Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing an Internet of Things (IoT) platform for manufacturers and service providers. Founded in 2010 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company offers its Agile IoT Platform as a cloud Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution, designed for enterprise-scale applications that facilitate device connectivity to the cloud. Additionally, Ayla Networks provides the Agile Mobile Application Platform, which accelerates the development of mobile applications for managing various IoT devices. The company also features Ayla Insights, a business intelligence platform that delivers valuable analytics on the usage of connected products. By simplifying the complexities associated with IoT, Ayla empowers manufacturers to transform their offerings into smart connected systems, enhancing their competitive position in the evolving landscape of connectivity. The company has established strategic partnerships with organizations such as Smartvue Corporation and Tata Elxsi, and maintains a cooperation agreement with China Unicom.
Ripl
Venture Round in 2016
Ripl, Inc. is a technology company based in Kirkland, Washington, founded in 2012. It offers a mobile application designed to help small businesses and social media influencers create and share visually engaging content across platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The application allows users to integrate their own photos into professionally-designed templates, facilitating the creation of animated posts from text, images, and links. Ripl provides simple customization options for text, colors, and music, making it accessible for users to generate compelling posts on the go. In addition to its standard features, Ripl also offers a premium subscription service, Ripl PRO, which provides access to an extended library of templates and advanced functionalities like custom brand integration and content scheduling. The company expanded its offerings by launching an Android app in 2017 and a web application for desktop use in 2018, broadening its user base and enhancing the digital marketing capabilities available to its clients.
AutoGrid Systems is a technology company focused on optimizing energy management through advanced data analytics. Founded in 2011 at Stanford University, AutoGrid develops a suite of flexibility management applications that help utilities, electricity retailers, renewable energy developers, and energy service providers manage distributed energy resources (DERs) in real time. By leveraging vast amounts of smart meter, sensor, and third-party data, the company's applications utilize sophisticated algorithms to monitor, predict, optimize, and control the operations of numerous assets connected to global energy networks. With a team of skilled software architects, engineers, data scientists, and energy experts, AutoGrid aims to address critical energy challenges by integrating and maximizing the potential of the energy internet, ensuring the delivery of clean, affordable, and reliable energy.
Shiftboard
Venture Round in 2016
Shiftboard, Inc. is a provider of Software-as-a-Service scheduling software tailored for various sectors, including business services, staffing companies, municipal governments, educational institutions, and non-profits globally. Founded in 2002 and based in Seattle, Washington, Shiftboard's platform integrates features such as group communication, employee availability management, and an online worker database. The software allows organizations to post shifts, send group messages, and enable employees to set their own availability. Additionally, it includes functionalities for electronic timesheet submission, tracking paid time off, and managing the hiring process. Shiftboard supports diverse industries, such as call centers, healthcare, hospitality, and security, by offering tools that facilitate labor cost forecasting and compliance automation, thus helping organizations streamline their scheduling and workforce management.
LiquidPlanner
Series B in 2016
LiquidPlanner, Inc., founded in 2006 and based in Seattle, Washington, develops and provides project management software solutions tailored for technology teams globally. The company's flagship product, LiquidPlanner, offers automated scheduling and forecasting capabilities that enable users to plan and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously. It also allows tracking of how changes in one project can impact others, along with analyzing associated resources and risks. Additionally, LiquidPlanner serves as a collaboration system, facilitating team communication through comments, document sharing, and real-time updates on critical projects, regardless of team members' locations.
Lighter Capital
Series B in 2015
Lighter Capital is a fintech company based in Seattle, Washington, that offers a unique fundraising solution for early-stage technology companies. Founded in 2010, it specializes in providing non-dilutive growth capital, allowing founders to access up to $2 million quickly and efficiently. Lighter Capital employs a transparent, data-driven approach to financing, streamlining the process compared to traditional funding methods. The firm serves a diverse range of sectors, including software, media, human capital services, food products, and commercial banking, focusing on helping growth-oriented businesses secure the financial resources they need to expand.
TurboPatent
Seed Round in 2015
TurboPatent offers A.I.-enhanced patent drafting services to engineer high-quality patent documents. It utilizes the power of the TurboPatent Machine to rapidly evaluate the quality and value of patent assets, creating quality reports for individual patent assets as well as entire portfolios. The TurboPatent Machine also allows our Patent Engineers to generate patent documents at a fraction of the time and cost of conventional methods and with significantly higher quality.
KodaCloud
Series A in 2015
KodaCloud Inc. is a provider of cloud-based Wi-Fi services that caters to enterprise customers in Canada. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Campbell, California, with an additional office in Ontario, KodaCloud leverages artificial intelligence and Big Data to monitor and troubleshoot network performance. The company offers a subscription model that allows businesses to access a network of Wi-Fi access points shipped directly to their locations, eliminating the need for upfront equipment purchases or inventory management. KodaCloud’s services can be easily activated through a web portal or mobile app, enabling rapid deployment of Wi-Fi networks. By capturing real-time key performance indicators and analyzing trends, KodaCloud optimizes network performance autonomously, providing a cost-effective solution for businesses while enabling managed service providers to achieve significant profit margins through its recurring revenue model.
Pioneer Square Labs
Series A in 2015
Pioneer Square Labs, established in 2015 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, is a venture firm that creates and launches technology startups. It offers a wide range of services, including market research, product development, design, and recruitment, to validate and launch new ideas. Additionally, it provides operational support, such as fundraising, marketing, legal, and HR services, to help these startups grow and succeed.
SheerID, Inc. is an enterprise verification platform based in Eugene, Oregon, with an additional office in Portland. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in identity verification solutions that allow retailers and associations to offer targeted discounts and special offers online. Its platform provides verification services for various demographics, including military personnel, students, teachers, first responders, and businesses. By utilizing authoritative data sources, SheerID ensures real-time verification of credentials, promoting trust and security in digital transactions. The platform integrates seamlessly with e-commerce websites, mobile applications, and point-of-sale systems, serving diverse industries such as financial services, hospitality, retail, software, and subscriptions. This functionality enables enterprises to create exclusive offers that enhance customer loyalty, reduce churn, and ultimately increase revenue.
AnswerDash
Seed Round in 2015
AnswerDash, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing contextual answer services for websites and mobile applications. Founded in 2012 and based in Seattle, Washington, AnswerDash offers a cloud-based platform that allows businesses to deliver self-service, point-and-click answers to users, thereby improving customer experience and reducing support costs. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing live chat services, enabling customers to seek personalized assistance when needed. By predicting user questions based on web page content and employing artificial intelligence, AnswerDash ensures that relevant information is readily available at the point of action. The company was previously known as Qazzow, Inc. until its name change in May 2014 and currently operates as a subsidiary of CloudEngage, Inc.
Kaggle Inc. is a prominent platform for data prediction competitions, catering to a diverse range of industries including pharmaceuticals, financial services, energy, and retail. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the company allows organizations to post their data for analysis by a global community of data scientists. Through its competitions, Kaggle fosters collaboration and innovation in solving complex data science problems, utilizing advanced machine learning techniques. In addition to hosting competitions, Kaggle offers tools such as Kaggle Prospect, which assists companies and governments in transforming their data sets into actionable insights. As a subsidiary of Google, Kaggle serves both domestic and international clients, delivering cutting-edge business results and addressing real-world challenges across various sectors.
AutoGraph
Series A in 2015
AutoGraph Inc., established in 2011, specializes in privacy-enhancing technology. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with a European base in London, the company develops solutions that empower users to control their personal data online without revealing it. Their flagship product, autoGraph Connect, enables mobile operators to manage subscriber data privacy and explore new revenue streams as networks transition to 5G. AutoGraph maintains a strategic partnership with Mastek.
SkyWard
Seed Round in 2015
SkyWard is a company that specializes in developing a comprehensive drone operations software platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency and safety of commercial drone businesses. Its offerings include an interactive drone airspace map, flight planning tools, and a digital system of record, all integrated into a cloud-based solution. The platform facilitates effective operations management by connecting people, projects, and equipment within a streamlined workflow. Additionally, SkyWard provides training and consulting services, ensuring that pilots can implement standardized and low-risk flight procedures. Through these services, the company aims to support the growing demand for safe and efficient drone operations in various industries.
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.
PipelineDeals
Series A in 2015
PipelineDeals is the simplest way to increase your sales team's productivity and grow your sales pipeline. With simple and easy to use CRM and Sales Enablement features, PipelineDeals enables salespeople to be more productive.
PipelineDeals offers intuitive solutions to help businesses get organized around their business’s lifelines of future revenue. Part customer relationship management (CRM) software, part sales enablement, part sales productivity platform all wrapped into a simple interface.
PipelineDeals was launched in 2006 in Pennsylvania, United States.
AWS Elemental
Series D in 2014
AWS Elemental, founded in 2006 and based in Portland, Oregon, is a leading provider of software-defined video solutions for multiscreen content delivery. The company specializes in software-based video processing that allows for the distribution and monetization of video over IP networks. AWS Elemental's solutions are designed to offer flexibility, scalability, and performance, enabling high-quality video to be transformed into new revenue streams through cloud-based and virtualized deployment models. Serving over 600 prominent media franchises globally, the company assists pay TV operators, content programmers, broadcasters, and enterprise clients in delivering video content seamlessly across various devices. AWS Elemental maintains a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, China, Russia, India, and Brazil.
Coolr, Inc was founded in 2014 to unlock the potential in individuals and teams to be more engaged with work in ways that will propel organizations forward. The company is currently in Preview with its service. Coolr is a privately held company headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA. The company is backed by Trilogy Equity Partners.
Lytics provides an enterprise-level customer data platform that empowers businesses to personalize marketing interactions across multiple channels. Its platform integrates existing data to create comprehensive customer profiles, enabling real-time insights and targeted messaging. This helps brands enhance customer engagement and drive conversions through data-driven marketing strategies.
Blue Box Group
Series B in 2014
Blue Box Group, Inc. is a provider of cloud hosting and managed services, specializing in open source applications. Founded in 2003 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company offers a range of hybrid cloud solutions, including various Bare Metal server options tailored to specific performance needs, such as high I/O for transaction processing and high memory for in-memory analytics. Additionally, Blue Box Group delivers a managed private cloud product that can be implemented in both hosted and on-premise environments. The company serves a diverse clientele across industries such as healthcare, financial services, digital media, gaming, technology, and retail, enabling customers to concentrate on developing and enhancing their web applications. As of 2015, Blue Box Group operates as a subsidiary of International Business Machines Corporation.
Rio SEO
Venture Round in 2014
Rio SEO, Inc., established in 2006 and headquartered in San Diego, California, specializes in developing automated software solutions for local search engine optimization (SEO). The company's primary business is to connect consumers with local retailers and brands by managing and optimizing map listings across major directories and search engines like Google, Apple Maps, and Bing. Rio SEO offers several solutions including Local Listings for automated management of map listings, Local Reporting for insights into rankings and customer behavior, Local Pages for optimized location finders, marketing tools to engage franchise owners, and Local Social for centralized social media management. Serving diverse industries such as retail, automotive, hospitality, healthcare, and financial services, Rio SEO aims to increase local site visibility and drive revenue through effective local search marketing strategies.
Attensa
Venture Round in 2014
Attensa Corporation is a Portland, Oregon-based company that specializes in developing cloud-based information management solutions for organizations. Founded in 2003, Attensa offers a platform designed to help content and information professionals connect individuals with relevant information that supports their work. Its flagship product, StreamServer, enables organizations to capture and maximize the impact of critical information, delivering real-time updates and alerts to facilitate informed decision-making. The platform aggregates and filters information into focused streams, ensuring that users receive the right content at the right time without altering their existing consumption habits. By enhancing access to relevant information, Attensa aims to improve productivity, accelerate insights, and foster better relationships within and outside of enterprises.
SkyWard
Seed Round in 2014
SkyWard is a company that specializes in developing a comprehensive drone operations software platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency and safety of commercial drone businesses. Its offerings include an interactive drone airspace map, flight planning tools, and a digital system of record, all integrated into a cloud-based solution. The platform facilitates effective operations management by connecting people, projects, and equipment within a streamlined workflow. Additionally, SkyWard provides training and consulting services, ensuring that pilots can implement standardized and low-risk flight procedures. Through these services, the company aims to support the growing demand for safe and efficient drone operations in various industries.
ClearCare
Series B in 2014
ClearCare, Inc. is a technology company that provides a cloud-based platform designed for homecare service agencies, enabling them to manage their operations efficiently. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, ClearCare offers a comprehensive suite of tools that includes scheduling, billing, payroll, customer relationship management, and caregiver training, among others. The platform addresses the needs of various stakeholders in the home care ecosystem, such as caregivers, agency staff, care recipients, and healthcare providers. By integrating these functionalities, ClearCare streamlines processes and enhances service delivery, particularly for seniors who are the primary users of home care services. As a subsidiary of WellSky Corporation since 2019, ClearCare continues to position itself at the forefront of the evolving home healthcare landscape.
Ayla Networks
Series B in 2014
Ayla Networks Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing an Internet of Things (IoT) platform for manufacturers and service providers. Founded in 2010 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company offers its Agile IoT Platform as a cloud Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution, designed for enterprise-scale applications that facilitate device connectivity to the cloud. Additionally, Ayla Networks provides the Agile Mobile Application Platform, which accelerates the development of mobile applications for managing various IoT devices. The company also features Ayla Insights, a business intelligence platform that delivers valuable analytics on the usage of connected products. By simplifying the complexities associated with IoT, Ayla empowers manufacturers to transform their offerings into smart connected systems, enhancing their competitive position in the evolving landscape of connectivity. The company has established strategic partnerships with organizations such as Smartvue Corporation and Tata Elxsi, and maintains a cooperation agreement with China Unicom.
Act-On Software
Venture Round in 2014
Act-On Software, Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based marketing automation platform tailored for small and mid-sized businesses. The platform enables marketers to create and manage various marketing campaigns, including email marketing, website lead generation, social media marketing, and account-based marketing. Act-On's solutions help organizations attract prospects, convert leads, and measure campaign effectiveness while enhancing customer engagement and brand awareness. Additionally, the company offers professional consulting, support, and training services to optimize the use of its platform. Act-On serves diverse industries such as banking, insurance, manufacturing, technology, and agencies. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Act-On also has locations in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Reading, United Kingdom.
Wise.io is a company that specializes in enhancing customer experiences through advanced machine learning technology. Its platform allows businesses to uncover patterns and trends within large data sets, providing predictive intelligence that automates and improves customer service interactions. By integrating its proprietary machine learning system with existing SaaS applications, Wise.io helps organizations optimize decision-making processes and predict future customer behavior. This capability enables companies to deflect more support tickets, reduce response times, and allow customer service agents to concentrate on resolving complex issues. Ultimately, Wise.io empowers enterprises to efficiently scale their customer-facing operations while elevating the quality of customer care.
Ubix is an artificial intelligence-on-demand service that provides a cloud-based, open-source platform designed for users of all skill levels to develop and deploy big data architecture and AI pipelines. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Juan Capistrano, California, Ubix employs a patent-pending machine learning engine that learns from each input, interaction, and outcome, enhancing its capabilities over time. This platform aims to unify real-time analytics and dynamic visualizations, thereby improving productivity and creativity, reducing errors, supporting governance, and accelerating time to value for businesses. Through its innovative approach, Ubix seeks to create an enterprise Supermind that adapts and grows in knowledge and impact, addressing the challenges of modern data management and AI deployment.
AutoGrid Systems is a technology company focused on optimizing energy management through advanced data analytics. Founded in 2011 at Stanford University, AutoGrid develops a suite of flexibility management applications that help utilities, electricity retailers, renewable energy developers, and energy service providers manage distributed energy resources (DERs) in real time. By leveraging vast amounts of smart meter, sensor, and third-party data, the company's applications utilize sophisticated algorithms to monitor, predict, optimize, and control the operations of numerous assets connected to global energy networks. With a team of skilled software architects, engineers, data scientists, and energy experts, AutoGrid aims to address critical energy challenges by integrating and maximizing the potential of the energy internet, ensuring the delivery of clean, affordable, and reliable energy.
AnswerDash
Series A in 2013
AnswerDash, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing contextual answer services for websites and mobile applications. Founded in 2012 and based in Seattle, Washington, AnswerDash offers a cloud-based platform that allows businesses to deliver self-service, point-and-click answers to users, thereby improving customer experience and reducing support costs. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing live chat services, enabling customers to seek personalized assistance when needed. By predicting user questions based on web page content and employing artificial intelligence, AnswerDash ensures that relevant information is readily available at the point of action. The company was previously known as Qazzow, Inc. until its name change in May 2014 and currently operates as a subsidiary of CloudEngage, Inc.
Blue Box Group
Series A in 2013
Blue Box Group, Inc. is a provider of cloud hosting and managed services, specializing in open source applications. Founded in 2003 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company offers a range of hybrid cloud solutions, including various Bare Metal server options tailored to specific performance needs, such as high I/O for transaction processing and high memory for in-memory analytics. Additionally, Blue Box Group delivers a managed private cloud product that can be implemented in both hosted and on-premise environments. The company serves a diverse clientele across industries such as healthcare, financial services, digital media, gaming, technology, and retail, enabling customers to concentrate on developing and enhancing their web applications. As of 2015, Blue Box Group operates as a subsidiary of International Business Machines Corporation.
Lytics provides an enterprise-level customer data platform that empowers businesses to personalize marketing interactions across multiple channels. Its platform integrates existing data to create comprehensive customer profiles, enabling real-time insights and targeted messaging. This helps brands enhance customer engagement and drive conversions through data-driven marketing strategies.
Zettics is a provider of mobile analytics and measurement applications, specializing in delivering comprehensive insights into data usage for telecommunications operators. The company offers a robust monitoring and analytics tool that enhances real-time visibility across various applications, including video and messaging. By enabling operators to better understand subscriber behavior and trends, Zettics helps them extract greater value from their customer relationships while ensuring compliance with privacy policies. Its solutions support over 60 use cases, allowing operators to monetize data with third parties, enrich customer relationship management systems, identify network abuse, analyze pricing plans, enhance advertising strategies, reduce churn, and forecast network usage growth. Overall, Zettics empowers telecommunications operators to optimize their networks and improve their service offerings, resulting in a significant return on investment.
Versive develops AI-based applications for enterprises to manage cybersecurity threats. Its core product, Versive Security Engine, automates detection of advanced persistent threats, insider threats, and data exfiltration, empowering security teams to act swiftly and effectively.
Ayla Networks
Series A in 2013
Ayla Networks Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing an Internet of Things (IoT) platform for manufacturers and service providers. Founded in 2010 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company offers its Agile IoT Platform as a cloud Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution, designed for enterprise-scale applications that facilitate device connectivity to the cloud. Additionally, Ayla Networks provides the Agile Mobile Application Platform, which accelerates the development of mobile applications for managing various IoT devices. The company also features Ayla Insights, a business intelligence platform that delivers valuable analytics on the usage of connected products. By simplifying the complexities associated with IoT, Ayla empowers manufacturers to transform their offerings into smart connected systems, enhancing their competitive position in the evolving landscape of connectivity. The company has established strategic partnerships with organizations such as Smartvue Corporation and Tata Elxsi, and maintains a cooperation agreement with China Unicom.
Chirpify, Inc. is a social media loyalty platform based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2011. The company provides engagement and loyalty solutions for marketers, enabling brands to transform mobile and social media interactions into rewards and foster brand loyalty. Chirpify's platform facilitates "in-stream" marketing and commerce, allowing consumers to engage directly with brands on social media, such as by commenting to initiate purchases. Its offerings include consumer engagement loyalty programs, campaign activation, marketing chatbots, employee advocacy programs, event activation, and customer insights. By creating a currency exchange between social media actions and loyalty programs, Chirpify enhances member acquisition, engagement, and customer lifetime value for businesses.
Blue Box Group
Seed Round in 2012
Blue Box Group, Inc. is a provider of cloud hosting and managed services, specializing in open source applications. Founded in 2003 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company offers a range of hybrid cloud solutions, including various Bare Metal server options tailored to specific performance needs, such as high I/O for transaction processing and high memory for in-memory analytics. Additionally, Blue Box Group delivers a managed private cloud product that can be implemented in both hosted and on-premise environments. The company serves a diverse clientele across industries such as healthcare, financial services, digital media, gaming, technology, and retail, enabling customers to concentrate on developing and enhancing their web applications. As of 2015, Blue Box Group operates as a subsidiary of International Business Machines Corporation.
AutoGrid Systems is a technology company focused on optimizing energy management through advanced data analytics. Founded in 2011 at Stanford University, AutoGrid develops a suite of flexibility management applications that help utilities, electricity retailers, renewable energy developers, and energy service providers manage distributed energy resources (DERs) in real time. By leveraging vast amounts of smart meter, sensor, and third-party data, the company's applications utilize sophisticated algorithms to monitor, predict, optimize, and control the operations of numerous assets connected to global energy networks. With a team of skilled software architects, engineers, data scientists, and energy experts, AutoGrid aims to address critical energy challenges by integrating and maximizing the potential of the energy internet, ensuring the delivery of clean, affordable, and reliable energy.
ClearCare
Series A in 2012
ClearCare, Inc. is a technology company that provides a cloud-based platform designed for homecare service agencies, enabling them to manage their operations efficiently. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, ClearCare offers a comprehensive suite of tools that includes scheduling, billing, payroll, customer relationship management, and caregiver training, among others. The platform addresses the needs of various stakeholders in the home care ecosystem, such as caregivers, agency staff, care recipients, and healthcare providers. By integrating these functionalities, ClearCare streamlines processes and enhances service delivery, particularly for seniors who are the primary users of home care services. As a subsidiary of WellSky Corporation since 2019, ClearCare continues to position itself at the forefront of the evolving home healthcare landscape.
Act-On Software
Series D in 2012
Act-On Software, Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based marketing automation platform tailored for small and mid-sized businesses. The platform enables marketers to create and manage various marketing campaigns, including email marketing, website lead generation, social media marketing, and account-based marketing. Act-On's solutions help organizations attract prospects, convert leads, and measure campaign effectiveness while enhancing customer engagement and brand awareness. Additionally, the company offers professional consulting, support, and training services to optimize the use of its platform. Act-On serves diverse industries such as banking, insurance, manufacturing, technology, and agencies. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Act-On also has locations in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Reading, United Kingdom.