GridBeyond
Series C in 2024
GridBeyond Limited is a provider of smart grid optimization solutions, specializing in artificial intelligence technology aimed at fostering a global zero-carbon future. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Watford, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Dublin, Cork, and Houston, the company offers a comprehensive platform that includes on-site hardware, cloud-based software, and a hybrid battery and demand network. This platform connects, controls, and automates energy demand through machine learning, enabling customers across various sectors such as industrial, manufacturing, logistics, and transport to access utility-scale renewable energy generation and battery storage. By bridging the gap between distributed energy resources and electricity markets, GridBeyond empowers its clients to maximize opportunities and enhance grid efficiency while supporting their transition towards sustainable energy practices.
Adept Fluidyne
Acquisition in 2024
Adept Fluidyne is a manufacturer specializing in flow instrumentation solutions. Their product portfolio includes electromagnetic flow meters, ultrasonic flow meters, and BTU meters, catering to diverse industrial needs.
Tsubame BHB
Series C in 2024
Tsubame BHB Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of on-site ammonia production systems and catalysts. Founded in 2017, Tsubame focuses on commercializing ammonia synthesis through innovative electride catalyst technology, which allows for flexible production conditions. The company's systems are designed for small-scale plants, addressing critical environmental and food-related challenges while promoting a sustainable society. By enabling on-site ammonia production, Tsubame aims to reduce transportation and storage costs for its clients, contributing to more efficient resource management.
Fluence Analytics
Acquisition in 2023
Fluence Analytics, Inc. is a manufacturer of industrial and laboratory monitoring solutions focused on the polymer and biopharmaceutical sectors. Established in 2012 and based in New Orleans, Louisiana, the company specializes in systems that provide continuous data streams to analyze and optimize polymer production processes. Its offerings include a manufacturing system for real-time analysis of polymers and a light scattering-based instrument that assesses the stability of therapeutic proteins as well as the quality of both natural and synthetic polymers. By combining these measurements with proprietary analytical tools, Fluence Analytics enables manufacturers to enhance process control and accelerate research and development. The company was previously known as Advanced Polymer Monitoring Technologies, Inc. before rebranding in April 2017.
Votiva
Acquisition in 2022
Votiva is a software consulting company that specializes in implementing Microsoft Dynamics business solutions tailored for local markets. The firm provides a range of services that encompass Microsoft Dynamics 365, AX, NAV, and CRM, along with rapid start services. These solutions assist businesses in managing various functions, including sales, customer service, field service, operations, marketing, project service automation, and financial management. By focusing on Microsoft Dynamics, Votiva enables organizations to optimize their operations and improve overall efficiency.
Waylay is a B2B software company that focuses on integrating operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) to enhance business processes. The company offers three main products: Waylay IO, a low-code automation platform that requires no setup; Waylay Enterprise, which simplifies digital transformation for enterprises; and Waylay Digital Twin, an application available on the Salesforce AppExchange. These products are designed to help both large enterprises and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) leverage data and analytical insights from connected equipment and machines. By facilitating real-time automation and notifications, Waylay's platform enables clients to break down silos and make informed business decisions based on real-time sensor information, ultimately improving operational efficiency and customer service across various sectors, including energy, logistics, online retail, and smart city initiatives.
Insilico Biotechnology
Acquisition in 2021
Insilico Biotechnology is a company specializing in the development and provision of bioprocess software and services aimed at enhancing predictive biomanufacturing. It creates enterprise software solutions that utilize digital replicas of biological entities to analyze data from clients' bioprocesses. This technology generates models representing host organisms, allowing for the simulation of cellular behavior during bioprocessing. By doing so, Insilico Biotechnology enables biopharmaceutical companies to identify optimal conditions for process development and manufacturing, ultimately accelerating time-to-market and mitigating risks associated with biomanufacturing. The company's focus on leveraging data empowers clients to maximize the value derived from their bioprocessing efforts.
Web Synergies
Corporate Round in 2021
Web Synergies is a Singapore-based digital transformation solutions provider focused on helping businesses grow through a range of specialized services. The company offers application development and support, business intelligence and analytics, customer experience management, and digital commerce strategies. Additionally, Web Synergies provides solutions in robotic process automation, enterprise resource planning, and human capital management. Its expertise extends to mobility solutions for both iOS and Android platforms, as well as hosting and managed services. The firm also engages in resource outsourcing and staff augmentation, ensuring that clients can enhance their operational efficiency and marketing effectiveness through tailored software solutions and advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and cloud computing.
CyberneX
Corporate Round in 2021
CyberneX is a neurotechnology company dedicated to advancing communication and well-being through innovative research and development. The company has developed a lightweight ear-brain interface device that measures various neural activities, specifically brain waves, using bioelectric potentials around the ear. This technology enables users to gain insights into their cognitive and emotional states, including levels of concentration, relaxation, drowsiness, fatigue, and stress. By harnessing this information, CyberneX aims to enhance personal well-being and improve understanding of the human mind.
Fluence Analytics
Venture Round in 2021
Fluence Analytics, Inc. is a manufacturer of industrial and laboratory monitoring solutions focused on the polymer and biopharmaceutical sectors. Established in 2012 and based in New Orleans, Louisiana, the company specializes in systems that provide continuous data streams to analyze and optimize polymer production processes. Its offerings include a manufacturing system for real-time analysis of polymers and a light scattering-based instrument that assesses the stability of therapeutic proteins as well as the quality of both natural and synthetic polymers. By combining these measurements with proprietary analytical tools, Fluence Analytics enables manufacturers to enhance process control and accelerate research and development. The company was previously known as Advanced Polymer Monitoring Technologies, Inc. before rebranding in April 2017.
Hirotsu Bio Science
Venture Round in 2020
Hirotsu Bio Science Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2016 that focuses on the research, development, and manufacturing of innovative cancer screening tools. Its flagship product, N-Nose, is a non-invasive diagnostic device that analyzes urine samples to detect cancer at early stages, specifically targeting the elusive Stage 0 and I cancers. The technology utilizes the olfactory capabilities of selected microorganisms, enhanced through genetic engineering and bioinformatics, to provide highly sensitive and cost-effective cancer risk assessments. Hirotsu Bio Science serves a broad customer base, operating diagnostic laboratories and generating approximately 20,000 customer interactions per month, with a retail price point of $150. The company is recognized for its contributions to the Multi-Cancer Early Detection market in Japan and is backed by clinical research conducted in collaboration with leading hospitals, published in respected peer-reviewed journals.
PeptiStar
Corporate Round in 2020
PeptiStar Inc. is a technology-driven company based in Osaka, Japan, specializing in the manufacturing of peptide medicines. Founded in 2017, PeptiStar operates as a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), focusing on the production of peptide active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). The company offers a range of peptide types, including traditional, constrained, macrocyclic, and stapled peptides that incorporate non-natural amino acids. By leveraging innovative manufacturing technologies, PeptiStar provides high value-added services to its clients, aiming to accelerate the development of peptide therapeutics and enhance the overall pharmaceutical industry. The company is committed to promoting open innovation, introducing advanced synthetic methods that facilitate the creation of effective peptide medicines.
Bloom Biorenewables
Seed Round in 2020
Bloom Biorenewables Ltd is a Swiss company established in 2019, specializing in the development of innovative technologies that convert wood and agricultural waste into renewable materials as substitutes for petroleum-based products. The company focuses on producing bio-based materials for various sectors, including fragrances, plastics, and textiles, thereby offering sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels. By introducing a novel approach to the production of biorenewable products and fuels, Bloom Biorenewables aims to make a significant impact in promoting the use of sustainable resources and addressing climate change challenges.
Jeplan
Corporate Round in 2020
Jeplan, Inc. is a Japanese company specializing in recycling technologies and systems aimed at promoting sustainable practices. Founded in January 2007 and based in Tokyo, it develops innovative solutions that cater to diverse consumer needs. The company utilizes proprietary chemical recycling technology to transform waste materials, such as food packaging and plastic PET bottles, into recycled polyethylene terephthalate (r-PET) resin and Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl) terephthalate (r-BHET) resin. These recycled materials are then used in the manufacturing of various products, including PET bottles and textiles. In addition to its technological advancements, Jeplan is involved in promoting the recycling of used uniforms and offers consulting services to businesses looking to implement recycling initiatives. Through its efforts, Jeplan aims to enhance recycling efficiency and contribute to environmental sustainability.
Fluid Imaging Technologies
Acquisition in 2020
Fluid Imaging Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced particle analysis instrumentation solutions based on digital imaging technology, specializing in the measurement of size and shape of microscopic particles in fluid mediums. Established in 1999 and based in Scarborough, Maine, the company’s flagship product, FlowCam, is an automated instrument that utilizes digital imaging for precise particle analysis. The product line includes several models, such as the FlowCam 8000 series for particles ranging from 1 to 3 micrometers, FlowCam Nano for particles as small as 300 nanometers to 10 micrometers, and FlowCam Macro for larger particles from 300 micrometers to 5 millimeters. These instruments are equipped with advanced features, including lasers for fluorescence detection. Additionally, Fluid Imaging Technologies offers VisualSpreadsheet software, which enables users to analyze and classify particles based on over 40 morphological characteristics. The company’s products cater to various sectors, including oceanography, municipal water, biopharmaceuticals, chemicals, oil and gas, and biofuels. As of 2020, Fluid Imaging Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Yokogawa Electric Corporation.
APB Co., Ltd., established in 2018 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the research, development, manufacturing, and sales of lithium-ion batteries. Distinguishing itself through the use of polymer instead of metal for current collectors and polymer coatings for active materials, APB offers high-energy density batteries for diverse applications, including consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and large-scale energy storage solutions, particularly for renewable energy sources.
Sensire
Corporate Round in 2019
Sensire Ltd. is a Finnish technology company specializing in solutions for temperature-controlled logistics, particularly in the realm of cold chain monitoring. The company develops advanced technologies that utilize sensors to provide real-time remote monitoring of temperature, humidity, and radiation, ensuring that products in sensitive environments are maintained under optimal conditions. Sensire's innovations are pivotal for industries such as food, healthcare, and logistics, where maintaining ideal storage and transit conditions is crucial. The company is recognized for its expertise in wireless temperature monitoring and has successfully transformed the operations of numerous clients over the past decade. By focusing on the integration of IoT and automated alert systems, Sensire aims to enhance productivity and facilitate the adaptation of new technologies within organizations, ultimately advancing the concept of an intelligent cold chain.
AlgaEnergy
Corporate Round in 2018
AlgaEnergy S.A., established in 2007 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain, is a microalgae biotechnology company. It specializes in developing and producing a range of products derived from microalgae and cyanobacteria, including agricultural biostimulants (AgriAlgae), cosmetics, and biofuels. The company's solutions cater to diverse markets such as aquaculture, agriculture, nutrition, cosmetics, and biofuels. AlgaEnergy operates subsidiaries in several countries, including the United States, Mexico, India, and Brazil. It is backed by prominent investors, including IBERDROLA, a global leader in renewable energy. The company's mission is guided by a robust R&D program, led by renowned scientists, aiming to harness the potential of microalgae for innovative, sustainable products.
FogHorn is a developer of edge intelligence software tailored for industrial and commercial Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The company's platform enables advanced analytics and machine learning capabilities to be deployed in on-premises edge environments, facilitating applications such as monitoring, diagnostics, machine performance optimization, proactive maintenance, and operational intelligence. FogHorn's technology is particularly beneficial for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), systems integrators, and end customers across various sectors, including manufacturing, energy, mining, transportation, healthcare, retail, and smart infrastructure initiatives like smart grids and connected vehicles. By enhancing edge computing with real-time analytics, FogHorn empowers businesses to integrate seamlessly with major cloud platforms, allowing for informed, analytics-driven decision-making.
Soteica Visual Mesa
Acquisition in 2016
Soteica Visual Mesa LLC is a Houston-based provider of energy management and optimization solutions, specializing in software for the oil, gas, petrochemical, and district energy industries. Founded in 1984, the company offers a suite of products, including VisualMesa Energy Management & Optimization for utilities management, VisualMesa Production Accounting for data reconciliation and mass loss detection, VisualMesa Supply Chain Scheduling for transforming optimized plans into feasible schedules, and VisualMesa Blending Optimization for refining and petrochemical feedstock blending. Soteica Visual Mesa also delivers software support, maintenance, performance coaching, and training services. With a global presence, including offices in Argentina and Spain, the company serves leading organizations worldwide and operates as a subsidiary of Yokogawa Electric Corporation.
FogHorn is a developer of edge intelligence software tailored for industrial and commercial Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The company's platform enables advanced analytics and machine learning capabilities to be deployed in on-premises edge environments, facilitating applications such as monitoring, diagnostics, machine performance optimization, proactive maintenance, and operational intelligence. FogHorn's technology is particularly beneficial for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), systems integrators, and end customers across various sectors, including manufacturing, energy, mining, transportation, healthcare, retail, and smart infrastructure initiatives like smart grids and connected vehicles. By enhancing edge computing with real-time analytics, FogHorn empowers businesses to integrate seamlessly with major cloud platforms, allowing for informed, analytics-driven decision-making.
Media Five
Corporate Round in 2002
Media Five Co. is a Japanese company headquartered in Fukuoka, established in 1996, specializing in information technology solutions. It offers a range of services including system integration, customized software development, and consulting. The company also focuses on providing human resources for IT engineers and conducts training programs for them. In addition to its core IT services, Media Five operates a nursery school and a Swiss restaurant, diversifying its business portfolio. The company is committed to delivering high-quality services, positioning itself as a reliable partner in the IT industry.