Windspeed Ventures

Windspeed Ventures is a private investment firm founded in 1999 and headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Lexington, Massachusetts. The firm specializes in making direct investments across a variety of sectors, including media, internet software, infrastructure services, application software, security software, home entertainment software, network security, and telecommunication services. Windspeed Ventures engages in distressed and vulture investments, private equity buyouts, and venture capital investments, focusing on seed, startup, and early-stage companies, as well as growth capital and buyout transactions. The firm primarily seeks investment opportunities in the Northeast region of the United States.

John Bullock

Managing Partner

15 past transactions

Lola.com

Seed Round in 2016
Lola Travel Company, Inc. specializes in corporate travel management through its AI-driven platform, Lola.com. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company simplifies the travel booking process for businesses by offering an intuitive tool for flight and hotel reservations. Lola.com allows users to manage itineraries via a mobile application, providing individual travel profiles, digital travel receipts, and budget tracking services. The platform also supports employee-friendly travel policies, efficient spend reporting for managers, and features that enable team destination sharing and loyalty point accumulation. With 24/7 agent assistance and capabilities for executive assistants to book travel on behalf of others, Lola.com caters to the needs of both employers and business travelers, streamlining the overall travel experience.

Lineage Labs

Seed Round in 2015
We are inventors, marketers, consumers, photo buffs, friends, and co-workers. We are dedicated to helping you tell your family's stories. Whether it’s a picture from a day at the beach, or a video of the dog chasing a squirrel, there exists a special, unique story behind all of these images. But too often, due to our busy lives, these stories remain locked away on our digital devices, rarely finding the right way or the right time to be shared and enjoyed.

Trilio

Seed Round in 2014
Trilio is a prominent provider of cloud-native data protection solutions specifically designed for Kubernetes, OpenStack, and Red Hat Virtualization environments. The company's flagship technology, TrilioVault, enables cloud infrastructure operators and developers to perform essential functions such as backup and recovery, workload migration, and application mobility. TrilioVault is utilized across various sectors, including telecommunications, defense, automotive, and financial services, allowing organizations to effectively recover from disasters, transition workloads, and migrate to new software distributions. The platform supports comprehensive data protection and management, offering capabilities for restoring entire workloads on-demand, ensuring business continuity in private, public, and hybrid cloud environments.

JumpCloud

Seed Round in 2012
JumpCloud, Inc. is a provider of a Directory-as-a-Service platform that simplifies identity management for organizations. Founded in 2010 and based in Louisville, Colorado, the company offers a cloud-based solution enabling secure access to systems, applications, files, and networks from any device or location. Its platform automates server management tasks, including user management, security, compliance, and configuration assessment. JumpCloud allows IT and security teams to manage user identities, devices, and permissions while applying Zero Trust principles. The company serves over 100,000 organizations globally, including more than 3,000 customers such as Cars.com, GoFundMe, and Foursquare. Originally known as SafeInstance, Inc., JumpCloud rebranded in October 2013 to reflect its focus on providing secure and frictionless access to corporate technology resources.

Zipit Wireless

Convertible Note in 2012
Zipit Wireless, Inc. is a technology company based in Greenville, South Carolina, specializing in critical messaging and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. Founded in 2007, the company provides instant communication services designed for critical situations, catering to various sectors such as healthcare, education, government, and hospitality. Its Enterprise Critical Messaging Solution enables two-way communication for organizations, enhancing operational efficiency during emergencies. Additionally, Zipit offers cloud-based software and cellular services that support the management of connected devices, including wireless trail cameras and medication adherence devices. The company's subscription platform facilitates cellular activation and provides comprehensive business reports, allowing enterprises to streamline their operations and manage mobile workers effectively. Zipit Wireless markets its innovative software and services on a global scale, helping clients navigate the complexities of IoT connectivity.

Bradford Networks

Venture Round in 2012
Bradford Networks, Inc. specializes in providing policy-based secure access automation and orchestration solutions designed to address security challenges in various sectors, including healthcare, education, financial services, manufacturing, government, retail, and technology. Founded in 1999 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers agentless assessments of devices accessing enterprise networks, including Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and automatically contains non-compliant devices in real time. By developing innovative network access control products, Bradford Networks aims to enhance network security, reduce downtime, enforce enterprise policies, and limit unauthorized access, all while leveraging existing network infrastructure. Their solutions integrate seamlessly with endpoint security, firewalls, and threat detection systems, providing businesses with improved control and contextual awareness of security events. Bradford Networks operates as a subsidiary of Fortinet, Inc. as of June 2018.

Zipit Wireless

Series C in 2010
Zipit Wireless, Inc. is a technology company based in Greenville, South Carolina, specializing in critical messaging and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. Founded in 2007, the company provides instant communication services designed for critical situations, catering to various sectors such as healthcare, education, government, and hospitality. Its Enterprise Critical Messaging Solution enables two-way communication for organizations, enhancing operational efficiency during emergencies. Additionally, Zipit offers cloud-based software and cellular services that support the management of connected devices, including wireless trail cameras and medication adherence devices. The company's subscription platform facilitates cellular activation and provides comprehensive business reports, allowing enterprises to streamline their operations and manage mobile workers effectively. Zipit Wireless markets its innovative software and services on a global scale, helping clients navigate the complexities of IoT connectivity.

Zipit Wireless

Series C in 2010
Zipit Wireless, Inc. is a technology company based in Greenville, South Carolina, specializing in critical messaging and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. Founded in 2007, the company provides instant communication services designed for critical situations, catering to various sectors such as healthcare, education, government, and hospitality. Its Enterprise Critical Messaging Solution enables two-way communication for organizations, enhancing operational efficiency during emergencies. Additionally, Zipit offers cloud-based software and cellular services that support the management of connected devices, including wireless trail cameras and medication adherence devices. The company's subscription platform facilitates cellular activation and provides comprehensive business reports, allowing enterprises to streamline their operations and manage mobile workers effectively. Zipit Wireless markets its innovative software and services on a global scale, helping clients navigate the complexities of IoT connectivity.

Bradford Networks

Series B in 2008
Bradford Networks, Inc. specializes in providing policy-based secure access automation and orchestration solutions designed to address security challenges in various sectors, including healthcare, education, financial services, manufacturing, government, retail, and technology. Founded in 1999 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers agentless assessments of devices accessing enterprise networks, including Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and automatically contains non-compliant devices in real time. By developing innovative network access control products, Bradford Networks aims to enhance network security, reduce downtime, enforce enterprise policies, and limit unauthorized access, all while leveraging existing network infrastructure. Their solutions integrate seamlessly with endpoint security, firewalls, and threat detection systems, providing businesses with improved control and contextual awareness of security events. Bradford Networks operates as a subsidiary of Fortinet, Inc. as of June 2018.

Zipit Wireless

Series B in 2008
Zipit Wireless, Inc. is a technology company based in Greenville, South Carolina, specializing in critical messaging and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. Founded in 2007, the company provides instant communication services designed for critical situations, catering to various sectors such as healthcare, education, government, and hospitality. Its Enterprise Critical Messaging Solution enables two-way communication for organizations, enhancing operational efficiency during emergencies. Additionally, Zipit offers cloud-based software and cellular services that support the management of connected devices, including wireless trail cameras and medication adherence devices. The company's subscription platform facilitates cellular activation and provides comprehensive business reports, allowing enterprises to streamline their operations and manage mobile workers effectively. Zipit Wireless markets its innovative software and services on a global scale, helping clients navigate the complexities of IoT connectivity.

Zipit Wireless

Series A in 2007
Zipit Wireless, Inc. is a technology company based in Greenville, South Carolina, specializing in critical messaging and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. Founded in 2007, the company provides instant communication services designed for critical situations, catering to various sectors such as healthcare, education, government, and hospitality. Its Enterprise Critical Messaging Solution enables two-way communication for organizations, enhancing operational efficiency during emergencies. Additionally, Zipit offers cloud-based software and cellular services that support the management of connected devices, including wireless trail cameras and medication adherence devices. The company's subscription platform facilitates cellular activation and provides comprehensive business reports, allowing enterprises to streamline their operations and manage mobile workers effectively. Zipit Wireless markets its innovative software and services on a global scale, helping clients navigate the complexities of IoT connectivity.

Bradford Networks

Series A in 2006
Bradford Networks, Inc. specializes in providing policy-based secure access automation and orchestration solutions designed to address security challenges in various sectors, including healthcare, education, financial services, manufacturing, government, retail, and technology. Founded in 1999 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers agentless assessments of devices accessing enterprise networks, including Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and automatically contains non-compliant devices in real time. By developing innovative network access control products, Bradford Networks aims to enhance network security, reduce downtime, enforce enterprise policies, and limit unauthorized access, all while leveraging existing network infrastructure. Their solutions integrate seamlessly with endpoint security, firewalls, and threat detection systems, providing businesses with improved control and contextual awareness of security events. Bradford Networks operates as a subsidiary of Fortinet, Inc. as of June 2018.

Sixth Sense Media

Venture Round in 2002
Sixth Sense Media, founded in 1999 by a team of PhD-level software architects and engineers, specializes in mobile marketing solutions that enhance customer lifecycle engagement. The company offers a platform that enables businesses to create and execute personalized, interactive marketing campaigns tailored to real-time location and consumer behavior. Its Real-time Lifecycle Marketing (RLM) capabilities allow marketing teams to deploy campaigns across various mobile messaging channels, fostering customer loyalty through points and partnership programs. With a robust library of campaign templates informed by global deployments, Sixth Sense Media aims to deliver measurable revenue growth while ensuring a quick time-to-market and low total cost of ownership for its clients.

TrueAdvantage

Series A in 2000
TrueAdvantage, Inc., founded in 1998 and based in Southboro, Massachusetts, specialized in trigger-based technology-enabled lead generation solutions in the United States. The company offered services such as SmartTrigger, which automated the mining of internet and business information sources, and TrueAdvantage, which delivered stream leads tailored to specific target profiles and territories. Its tools aimed to enhance sales intelligence, improve business information access, and boost sales productivity, thereby helping companies increase revenues, reduce sales cycles, and accelerate growth. In November 2007, TrueAdvantage was acquired by InsideView, Inc.

Integral Development Corp

Seed Round in 2000
Integral to leading the SaaS revolution. We built our cloud technology before the world knew what cloud was. Our SaaS platform, subscription-based model, and transformational transactional network are already trusted by the world’s most innovative and influential organizations – where payments, pricing, trading and investing are integral to your ambitions and success.
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