Westcott

Westcott Investment Group, LLC is a private equity firm based in Dallas, Texas, that focuses on investments in lower-middle market companies. The firm specializes in providing tailored investment solutions to established businesses, making both control and minority equity investments. Additionally, Westcott operates as a family office, investing in technology startups and real estate to diversify its portfolio. Through its strategic approach, Westcott aims to support existing management and ownership while fostering growth and development within its investment sectors.

Jack T. Smith

President

Carl Westcott

CEO and Founder

20 past transactions

Nurovant AI

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Nurovant AI develops AI-powered learning platforms designed to enhance educational efficiency. Their platform captures, analyzes, and simplifies dense lecture content into manageable, engaging formats for both individual learners and educational institutions.

Paradromics

Series A in 2023
Paradromics, Inc. is a company focused on developing advanced brain-machine interfaces aimed at transmitting data between the brain and external devices. Founded in 2015 and based in Austin, Texas, Paradromics manufactures implantable systems that facilitate neural data decoding, converting intricate neural recordings into data streams suitable for various neural prostheses. The company's technology is designed to enhance data transmission rates, providing high-volume, bidirectional data streaming capabilities. This innovation aims to assist individuals with neurodegenerative diseases and other neurological conditions by compensating for the loss of biological connectivity. In addition to its core products, Paradromics also develops applications to support its technology solutions.

InfinityQ Technology

Seed Round in 2021
InfinityQ Technology is a Canadian company developing a computing platform that uses quantum-inspired techniques to solve combinatorial optimization problems. The platform offers optimization options for industries including last-mile delivery, transport and logistics, life sciences, and energy, delivering faster, more accurate, and energy-efficient results compared with traditional computing. By leveraging quantum-inspired computation, InfinityQ targets real-world problems with lower operational costs and sustainability benefits, enabling improved performance and resource efficiency in complex workflows. The company focuses on translating advanced physics concepts into scalable tools that help businesses rethink optimization strategies and achieve tangible gains in productivity.

The Curious AI Company

Venture Round in 2017
Curious AI Oy, established in 2015 and based in Helsinki, Finland, specializes in developing advanced artificial intelligence software solutions. The company focuses on creating autonomous and interactive machine learning technologies, grounded in over two decades of research in bio-inspired AI by its founder, Harri Valpola, PhD. Curious AI aims to revolutionize the future of work by designing digital co-workers that assist in process prediction, optimization, and control. Their tools are intended to enhance production processes by collaborating with operators, progressively learning from data to offer optimal control and strategies that align with organizational goals. By delivering industrial pilot projects, Curious AI is building a comprehensive portfolio in AI deep tech, aimed at unlocking new business opportunities and boosting productivity for its clients.

Restb.ai

Seed Round in 2017
Restb.ai is a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence for real estate. It uses deep learning to automatically tag and classify property photos, enhancing user experience, saving time in listing creation, improving valuation models, and preventing non-compliant photo uploads.

Door.com

Series A in 2017
Door is a technology-driven residential real estate platform that enhances client service and reduces transaction costs. It combines specialized agents, mortgage services, and title expertise under one roof, with a focus on improving the home ownership experience through technology and specialization.

Ubimax

Series A in 2016
Ubimax is a company based in Bremen, Germany, that specializes in wearable computing and augmented reality solutions for frontline workers. The firm provides a platform that encompasses augmented reality software, wearable devices, and associated configuration and deployment services. By focusing on enhancing the efficiency of frontline operations, Ubimax enables workers to concentrate on practical tasks rather than navigating complex computer interfaces. The company's headquarters features a modern open space environment of over 1,500 square meters, which includes a permanent showroom to showcase its innovative technologies and solutions.

AirHelp

Series A in 2016
AirHelp is a global organization dedicated to enhancing passengers' rights and travel experiences. Established in 2013, it operates 24/7 in 18 languages, assisting millions of travelers annually. AirHelp specializes in securing compensation for flight disruptions, offering subscription-based disruption coverage and parametric travel insurance. With headquarters in Berlin and additional offices across Europe and South America, the company supports passengers worldwide.

UPSIDE Foods

Seed Round in 2016
UPSIDE Foods, formerly known as Memphis Meats, is a cultivated meat company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berkeley, California. The company specializes in producing real meat, poultry, and seafood directly from animal cells, eliminating the need to raise and slaughter animals. This innovative approach significantly reduces the resource consumption associated with traditional meat production, requiring less water, land, and energy. UPSIDE Foods aims to offer consumers clean, humane, and sustainable meat products, such as beef meatballs, chicken, and duck, all grown in controlled environments. The company is led by Dr. Uma Valeti, who is committed to transforming the food industry with healthier and environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional meat.

GoPillar

Seed Round in 2015
GoPillar is a web-based platform that connects individuals and businesses seeking architectural ideas with architects worldwide. The company facilitates contests where users can post renovation or construction projects, set monetary rewards, and select winners from submitted designs. This model benefits both homeowners and companies in the real estate market by providing cost-effective solutions for design projects. Additionally, GoPillar offers opportunities for young architects to showcase their talents and gain exposure.

Immusoft

Debt Financing in 2015
Immusoft is a biotechnology company that develops autologous cell therapies using its Immune System Programming (ISP) technology. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company reprograms patients' cells to produce gene-encoded medicines for treating various diseases.

Gig Wage

Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2014, Gig Wage is a Dallas-based fintech company specializing in payroll solutions for gig workers and contractors. Its platform enables businesses to efficiently manage contractor payments and compliance while providing transparency to gig workers.

Meta View

Series A in 2015
Meta View is a technology company specializing in augmented and virtual reality solutions, catering to various industries such as manufacturing, communication, media, medicine, education, and 3D modeling. Founded in 2019 by Ben Sand, Meron Gribetz, and Raymond Lo, the company develops wearable devices and development kits, including the Meta 1 and Meta 2, which enable users to interact with holograms and access digital information seamlessly. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Meta View distributes its products to markets in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, and throughout the European Union and EFTA. The company's innovative offerings leverage machine learning and artificial intelligence to enhance user experiences in both augmented and virtual reality environments.

MindMeld

Series A in 2014
MindMeld is a cloud-based AI platform that enables developers to build intelligent, human-like conversational interfaces for apps, devices, and websites. It powers voice and text-based assistants with natural language understanding and question-answering capabilities, helping users find and navigate information across music, video, weather, and connected home services. Founded in 2011 in San Francisco as Expect Labs, MindMeld has evolved into a platform that supports conversational experiences across applications, enabling teams to create assistants that understand user intent and respond appropriately. In 2017 it became a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.

Ossia

Series C in 2014
Ossia develops wireless charging technology, Cota, which safely delivers remote power to devices at a distance. Its patented smart antenna technology enables multiple devices to be charged simultaneously without user intervention, creating an efficient and wire-free environment.

Immusoft

Series A in 2014
Immusoft is a biotechnology company that develops autologous cell therapies using its Immune System Programming (ISP) technology. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company reprograms patients' cells to produce gene-encoded medicines for treating various diseases.

Augmate

Convertible Note in 2014
Augmate Corporation is an enterprise-focused company that specializes in developing a platform for industrial smart eyewear applications tailored for deskless workers. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company offers an IoT and wearable device management platform that enables organizations to create and deploy cloud-based applications for smart eyewear across various industries, including agriculture, automotive, aviation, construction, manufacturing, medical, and pharmaceuticals. Through its InnoVision program, Augmate allows businesses to evaluate and pilot wearable technology in workplace settings, while its secure, blockchain-based platform manages the integration and connectivity of multiple wearable devices. The platform also optimizes information distribution, ensuring a safe and productive work environment, and supports partnerships with leading hardware manufacturers such as Google Glass and Vuzix.

AirHelp

Seed Round in 2014
AirHelp is a global organization dedicated to enhancing passengers' rights and travel experiences. Established in 2013, it operates 24/7 in 18 languages, assisting millions of travelers annually. AirHelp specializes in securing compensation for flight disruptions, offering subscription-based disruption coverage and parametric travel insurance. With headquarters in Berlin and additional offices across Europe and South America, the company supports passengers worldwide.

Genome Compiler

Seed Round in 2013
Genome Compiler Corporation is a software company that specializes in providing a comprehensive platform for genetic engineers and synthetic biologists. Founded in 2011 and based in Los Altos, California, the company offers an integrated software solution that facilitates DNA design, visualization, data management, and collaboration. Its flagship product, Genome Compiler, features advanced tools for designing and debugging biological code, allowing scientists in biotechnology, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals to streamline the creation of bio-based products. The platform supports users in editing whole genomes, ordering DNA syntheses from various providers, and collaborating securely in a cloud environment. Genome Compiler Corporation has positioned itself as a key player in the synthetic biology industry by making the programming of living organisms more accessible and efficient. In 2016, it became a subsidiary of Twist Bioscience Corporation.

Meta View

Seed Round in 2013
Meta View is a technology company specializing in augmented and virtual reality solutions, catering to various industries such as manufacturing, communication, media, medicine, education, and 3D modeling. Founded in 2019 by Ben Sand, Meron Gribetz, and Raymond Lo, the company develops wearable devices and development kits, including the Meta 1 and Meta 2, which enable users to interact with holograms and access digital information seamlessly. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Meta View distributes its products to markets in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, and throughout the European Union and EFTA. The company's innovative offerings leverage machine learning and artificial intelligence to enhance user experiences in both augmented and virtual reality environments.
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