Zone Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 1998 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California. The firm specializes in providing equity capital to young, high-growth companies primarily in the information technology sector, but also extends its focus to areas such as nanotechnology, e-commerce, enterprise software, data communications, semiconductors, and broadband. Zone Ventures has played a significant role in nurturing the Southern California Technology Community by fostering relationships with universities, research and development labs, entrepreneurs, and financial institutions. Although many of its investments are concentrated in Southern California, the firm does not limit itself geographically and is open to opportunities beyond the region. Zone Ventures adopts a people-focused approach to venture capital, prioritizing investments in entrepreneurs who possess the energy, vision, and desire to build successful companies.
GoStream operates a live streaming platform that enables users to broadcast live videos across multiple social media channels, including Facebook and YouTube, without requiring any software installation. The platform offers tools like GoStream and GoStudio, which allow content creators to convert and schedule video URLs into live streams, incorporate graphic effects, mix various camera sources, and conduct interviews or interactive mini-games during broadcasts. By facilitating simultaneous streaming on several platforms and streamlining the process of transferring videos from sources like YouTube and Google Drive, GoStream aims to enhance the social media experience for users and organizations alike. The company's consistent growth reflects the effectiveness of its offerings and its commitment to ongoing development.
GoStream
Seed Round in 2020
GoStream operates a live streaming platform that enables users to broadcast live videos across multiple social media channels, including Facebook and YouTube, without requiring any software installation. The platform offers tools like GoStream and GoStudio, which allow content creators to convert and schedule video URLs into live streams, incorporate graphic effects, mix various camera sources, and conduct interviews or interactive mini-games during broadcasts. By facilitating simultaneous streaming on several platforms and streamlining the process of transferring videos from sources like YouTube and Google Drive, GoStream aims to enhance the social media experience for users and organizations alike. The company's consistent growth reflects the effectiveness of its offerings and its commitment to ongoing development.
GoStream
Convertible Note in 2019
GoStream operates a live streaming platform that enables users to broadcast live videos across multiple social media channels, including Facebook and YouTube, without requiring any software installation. The platform offers tools like GoStream and GoStudio, which allow content creators to convert and schedule video URLs into live streams, incorporate graphic effects, mix various camera sources, and conduct interviews or interactive mini-games during broadcasts. By facilitating simultaneous streaming on several platforms and streamlining the process of transferring videos from sources like YouTube and Google Drive, GoStream aims to enhance the social media experience for users and organizations alike. The company's consistent growth reflects the effectiveness of its offerings and its commitment to ongoing development.
NeuroVigil
Series B in 2015
NeuroVigil, Inc. is a neurodiagnostics company specializing in non-invasive brain monitoring technologies. Its flagship product, iBrain, is a wireless portable platform designed to automate the reading of brain wave data. This device is utilized across various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, government, and academia, to monitor a range of neuropathologies such as Alzheimer's, autism, depression, and PTSD. iBrain enables the analysis of high-resolution EEG data, facilitating research in conditions like ALS without the constraints of traditional clinical environments. The technology supports clinical trials and sleep studies, helping to assess drug efficacy and monitor brain response to treatments. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in La Jolla, California, NeuroVigil continues to advance its capabilities in neurotechnology and machine learning to enhance the understanding and management of neurological disorders.
Lumexis
Venture Round in 2009
Lumexis Corporation specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of fiber-to-the-screen (FTTS) in-flight entertainment (IFE) and communication systems. Founded in 2003 and based in Costa Mesa, California, the company offers a solution that is lighter and more reliable than traditional embedded IFE systems, resulting in lower maintenance costs. Lumexis's technology allows passengers to utilize multiple screens simultaneously at their seats without interrupting the high-definition content displayed on their monitors. In addition to its innovative systems, Lumexis provides customer support, training, and software services to enhance the user experience.
Siimpel Corporation
Series D in 2008
Siimpel Corporation has been in the business of innovation since its original founding in 2000 as SiWave. With a heritage from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and a background in high-precision navigation grade MEMS sensors, the company has maintained a leadership in technology. In its short history, Siimpel Corporation created the smallest high port count optical switches in the world, packaged MEMS components for NASA's Mars rovers, developed the world's first MEMS horizon sensor, developed the highest precision laser ranging system, and created the world's smallest stages using MEMS technology. A recipient of the ATP (advanced technology program) award from NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), Siimpel is proud of its history of ground breaking innovation. Since 2004, Siimpel has been applying the high precision MEMS platform technology to enable the drastic reduction in size of high performance digital cameras. Siimpel's innovative products set new standards for the size and performance of digital cameras in mobile platforms.
BiggerBoat
Series A in 2008
BiggerBoat operates as an online advertising network that specializes in advertising within the entertainment sector. By leveraging digital platforms, BiggerBoat aims to connect advertisers with audiences through engaging content related to entertainment, enhancing visibility and reach for brands. The company emphasizes creating effective advertising solutions that resonate with consumers in an increasingly digital landscape.
Akimbo
Series D in 2008
Akimbo is a white label video solution. It includes an advertising system and "supports multiple business models including ad-supported, transactional, subscription, download-to-own, download-to-burn, pay-per-minute, gift cards and account credits."
Siimpel Corporation
Series D in 2007
Siimpel Corporation has been in the business of innovation since its original founding in 2000 as SiWave. With a heritage from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and a background in high-precision navigation grade MEMS sensors, the company has maintained a leadership in technology. In its short history, Siimpel Corporation created the smallest high port count optical switches in the world, packaged MEMS components for NASA's Mars rovers, developed the world's first MEMS horizon sensor, developed the highest precision laser ranging system, and created the world's smallest stages using MEMS technology. A recipient of the ATP (advanced technology program) award from NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), Siimpel is proud of its history of ground breaking innovation. Since 2004, Siimpel has been applying the high precision MEMS platform technology to enable the drastic reduction in size of high performance digital cameras. Siimpel's innovative products set new standards for the size and performance of digital cameras in mobile platforms.
BiggerBoat
Series A in 2006
BiggerBoat operates as an online advertising network that specializes in advertising within the entertainment sector. By leveraging digital platforms, BiggerBoat aims to connect advertisers with audiences through engaging content related to entertainment, enhancing visibility and reach for brands. The company emphasizes creating effective advertising solutions that resonate with consumers in an increasingly digital landscape.
Lumexis
Series B in 2006
Lumexis Corporation specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of fiber-to-the-screen (FTTS) in-flight entertainment (IFE) and communication systems. Founded in 2003 and based in Costa Mesa, California, the company offers a solution that is lighter and more reliable than traditional embedded IFE systems, resulting in lower maintenance costs. Lumexis's technology allows passengers to utilize multiple screens simultaneously at their seats without interrupting the high-definition content displayed on their monitors. In addition to its innovative systems, Lumexis provides customer support, training, and software services to enhance the user experience.
CopperKey
Venture Round in 2006
CopperKey, Inc. is a provider of web-based predictive marketing software and solutions, established in 1997 and headquartered in Gilbert, Arizona. The company offers a user-friendly portal interface called Bizfusion, which enables businesses to analyze customer lists, conduct market analysis, and identify new prospects. CopperKey serves various industries, including telecommunications, information technology, and retail, helping them enhance their marketing strategies and improve customer engagement.
Microfabrica
Venture Round in 2006
Microfabrica Inc. designs and develops micro-scale additive manufacturing solutions, focusing on creating complex, micron-precision metal structures through its patented EFAB micro-fabrication technology. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Van Nuys, California, the company specializes in producing minuscule surgical instruments, including biopsy forceps and tissue scaffolds that expand with cell growth. Its advanced manufacturing process enables the production of fully assembled micro-devices for industries such as aerospace, electronics, and medical devices, allowing customers to achieve significant improvements in functionality, performance, and cost-effectiveness. Microfabrica operates as a subsidiary of Technoprobe S.p.A. and has a secondary office in Santa Clara, California. The company has garnered support from various reputable venture capital and private investors.
Siimpel Corporation
Series C in 2005
Siimpel Corporation has been in the business of innovation since its original founding in 2000 as SiWave. With a heritage from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and a background in high-precision navigation grade MEMS sensors, the company has maintained a leadership in technology. In its short history, Siimpel Corporation created the smallest high port count optical switches in the world, packaged MEMS components for NASA's Mars rovers, developed the world's first MEMS horizon sensor, developed the highest precision laser ranging system, and created the world's smallest stages using MEMS technology. A recipient of the ATP (advanced technology program) award from NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), Siimpel is proud of its history of ground breaking innovation. Since 2004, Siimpel has been applying the high precision MEMS platform technology to enable the drastic reduction in size of high performance digital cameras. Siimpel's innovative products set new standards for the size and performance of digital cameras in mobile platforms.
eStyle
Venture Round in 2005
eStyle provides retailer solutions, manufacturer solutions, and e-style connect services. They also provide estyle central database, order writing app, and estyle central program to update websites.
Neven Vision
Series B in 2005
Neven Vision is a developer of advanced mobile recognition engines tailored for the mobile phone and consumer electronics industries, as well as government and private security sectors. The company offers a range of innovative solutions, including the i-Scout Visual Mobile Search platform, which allows camera phones to recognize objects and deliver relevant content. Its Mobile Identifier platform utilizes biometric technologies such as facial recognition, fingerprint matching, and skin analysis to identify and compare tattoos or license plates. Additionally, Neven Vision provides Mobile-i Facial Feature Tracking software, enabling real-time or offline tracking of facial features in live or recorded video streams. These technologies serve various applications, including identity verification, video surveillance, mobile marketing, gaming, and enhanced communication. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Neven Vision also maintains offices in Tokyo, Japan, and Hamburg and Munich, Germany.
Siimpel Corporation
Series B in 2004
Siimpel Corporation has been in the business of innovation since its original founding in 2000 as SiWave. With a heritage from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and a background in high-precision navigation grade MEMS sensors, the company has maintained a leadership in technology. In its short history, Siimpel Corporation created the smallest high port count optical switches in the world, packaged MEMS components for NASA's Mars rovers, developed the world's first MEMS horizon sensor, developed the highest precision laser ranging system, and created the world's smallest stages using MEMS technology. A recipient of the ATP (advanced technology program) award from NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), Siimpel is proud of its history of ground breaking innovation. Since 2004, Siimpel has been applying the high precision MEMS platform technology to enable the drastic reduction in size of high performance digital cameras. Siimpel's innovative products set new standards for the size and performance of digital cameras in mobile platforms.
eStyle
Series F in 2004
eStyle provides retailer solutions, manufacturer solutions, and e-style connect services. They also provide estyle central database, order writing app, and estyle central program to update websites.
DivX
Series C in 2004
DivX, LLC is a technology company specializing in digital video solutions, focused on enhancing entertainment experiences in up to 4K resolution across various devices. Established in 2000 and headquartered in San Diego, California, DivX has set a benchmark for high-quality digital video, enabling consumers worldwide to create, share, and enjoy video content. The company licenses its technology to leading consumer electronics brands, resulting in the shipment of over 1 billion DivX-enabled devices globally. Additionally, DivX's consumer software has been downloaded over 1 billion times, providing users with tools to play, convert, and cast their video content seamlessly. The company's innovative platform supports the monetization of both live and on-demand content, allowing users to capture and share memorable events conveniently.
Microfabrica
Series B in 2004
Microfabrica Inc. designs and develops micro-scale additive manufacturing solutions, focusing on creating complex, micron-precision metal structures through its patented EFAB micro-fabrication technology. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Van Nuys, California, the company specializes in producing minuscule surgical instruments, including biopsy forceps and tissue scaffolds that expand with cell growth. Its advanced manufacturing process enables the production of fully assembled micro-devices for industries such as aerospace, electronics, and medical devices, allowing customers to achieve significant improvements in functionality, performance, and cost-effectiveness. Microfabrica operates as a subsidiary of Technoprobe S.p.A. and has a secondary office in Santa Clara, California. The company has garnered support from various reputable venture capital and private investors.
Neven Vision
Series A in 2004
Neven Vision is a developer of advanced mobile recognition engines tailored for the mobile phone and consumer electronics industries, as well as government and private security sectors. The company offers a range of innovative solutions, including the i-Scout Visual Mobile Search platform, which allows camera phones to recognize objects and deliver relevant content. Its Mobile Identifier platform utilizes biometric technologies such as facial recognition, fingerprint matching, and skin analysis to identify and compare tattoos or license plates. Additionally, Neven Vision provides Mobile-i Facial Feature Tracking software, enabling real-time or offline tracking of facial features in live or recorded video streams. These technologies serve various applications, including identity verification, video surveillance, mobile marketing, gaming, and enhanced communication. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Neven Vision also maintains offices in Tokyo, Japan, and Hamburg and Munich, Germany.
Siimpel Corporation
Series A in 2003
Siimpel Corporation has been in the business of innovation since its original founding in 2000 as SiWave. With a heritage from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and a background in high-precision navigation grade MEMS sensors, the company has maintained a leadership in technology. In its short history, Siimpel Corporation created the smallest high port count optical switches in the world, packaged MEMS components for NASA's Mars rovers, developed the world's first MEMS horizon sensor, developed the highest precision laser ranging system, and created the world's smallest stages using MEMS technology. A recipient of the ATP (advanced technology program) award from NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), Siimpel is proud of its history of ground breaking innovation. Since 2004, Siimpel has been applying the high precision MEMS platform technology to enable the drastic reduction in size of high performance digital cameras. Siimpel's innovative products set new standards for the size and performance of digital cameras in mobile platforms.
eStyle
Series F in 2003
eStyle provides retailer solutions, manufacturer solutions, and e-style connect services. They also provide estyle central database, order writing app, and estyle central program to update websites.
eStyle
Series F in 2002
eStyle provides retailer solutions, manufacturer solutions, and e-style connect services. They also provide estyle central database, order writing app, and estyle central program to update websites.
eStyle
Series E in 2002
eStyle provides retailer solutions, manufacturer solutions, and e-style connect services. They also provide estyle central database, order writing app, and estyle central program to update websites.
Blue Falcon Networks
Series C in 2002
Blue Falcon provides the most cost-effective, high quality, and easily deployed digital content delivery solutions. With centralized network control, decentralized distribution, and integration with industry leading DRM solutions, Blue Falcon provides groundbreaking digital delivery efficiencies within a securely managed network. Blue Falcon's suite of solutions meets a broad range of digital delivery needs including: live audio and video streaming, on-demand music and movies, and large file and application downloads. The company's target customer base includes digital content providers, traditional/web broadcasters, and Global 1000 corporations. Blue Falcon's rapidly growing customer base includes Radio Free Virgin and Salem Communications. Corporate headquarters are in downtown Los Angeles in the historic Bradbury Building.
DivX
Series B in 2002
DivX, LLC is a technology company specializing in digital video solutions, focused on enhancing entertainment experiences in up to 4K resolution across various devices. Established in 2000 and headquartered in San Diego, California, DivX has set a benchmark for high-quality digital video, enabling consumers worldwide to create, share, and enjoy video content. The company licenses its technology to leading consumer electronics brands, resulting in the shipment of over 1 billion DivX-enabled devices globally. Additionally, DivX's consumer software has been downloaded over 1 billion times, providing users with tools to play, convert, and cast their video content seamlessly. The company's innovative platform supports the monetization of both live and on-demand content, allowing users to capture and share memorable events conveniently.
Siimpel Corporation
Series A in 2002
Siimpel Corporation has been in the business of innovation since its original founding in 2000 as SiWave. With a heritage from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and a background in high-precision navigation grade MEMS sensors, the company has maintained a leadership in technology. In its short history, Siimpel Corporation created the smallest high port count optical switches in the world, packaged MEMS components for NASA's Mars rovers, developed the world's first MEMS horizon sensor, developed the highest precision laser ranging system, and created the world's smallest stages using MEMS technology. A recipient of the ATP (advanced technology program) award from NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), Siimpel is proud of its history of ground breaking innovation. Since 2004, Siimpel has been applying the high precision MEMS platform technology to enable the drastic reduction in size of high performance digital cameras. Siimpel's innovative products set new standards for the size and performance of digital cameras in mobile platforms.
HiWire
Series C in 2001
Hiwire is an internet software company specializing in the development of audio advertising technologies for the radio industry. The company offers a robust advertisement insertion network that facilitates the integration of audio and video advertisements. Additionally, Hiwire provides an online marketplace designed to help media entities efficiently manage, sell, and oversee inserted advertisements, enhancing the overall advertising experience for both advertisers and media platforms.
Microfabrica
Series A in 2001
Microfabrica Inc. designs and develops micro-scale additive manufacturing solutions, focusing on creating complex, micron-precision metal structures through its patented EFAB micro-fabrication technology. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Van Nuys, California, the company specializes in producing minuscule surgical instruments, including biopsy forceps and tissue scaffolds that expand with cell growth. Its advanced manufacturing process enables the production of fully assembled micro-devices for industries such as aerospace, electronics, and medical devices, allowing customers to achieve significant improvements in functionality, performance, and cost-effectiveness. Microfabrica operates as a subsidiary of Technoprobe S.p.A. and has a secondary office in Santa Clara, California. The company has garnered support from various reputable venture capital and private investors.
DivX
Series A in 2000
DivX, LLC is a technology company specializing in digital video solutions, focused on enhancing entertainment experiences in up to 4K resolution across various devices. Established in 2000 and headquartered in San Diego, California, DivX has set a benchmark for high-quality digital video, enabling consumers worldwide to create, share, and enjoy video content. The company licenses its technology to leading consumer electronics brands, resulting in the shipment of over 1 billion DivX-enabled devices globally. Additionally, DivX's consumer software has been downloaded over 1 billion times, providing users with tools to play, convert, and cast their video content seamlessly. The company's innovative platform supports the monetization of both live and on-demand content, allowing users to capture and share memorable events conveniently.
Ping Networks
Series A in 2000
PING is a family-owned company that provides its clients with various products and services related to golf. Its product portfolio is comprised of golf clubs and golf gear. PING was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
MaxManager
Series A in 2000
MaxManager is an online software provider that facilitates the management and tracking of online shopping activities across various internet stores. Established in 1999 by Mordechai Beizer, Dan Berg, Rand Scullard, and Mark Solomon, the company offers a web-enabled application designed to enhance the consumer's online shopping experience. The application automatically consolidates purchase receipts, tracks orders, and provides access to special offers and retailer customer service, allowing users to efficiently organize their shopping activities. This streamlined approach enables customers to enjoy a more controlled and confident online shopping process.
Blue Falcon Networks
Series B in 2000
Blue Falcon provides the most cost-effective, high quality, and easily deployed digital content delivery solutions. With centralized network control, decentralized distribution, and integration with industry leading DRM solutions, Blue Falcon provides groundbreaking digital delivery efficiencies within a securely managed network. Blue Falcon's suite of solutions meets a broad range of digital delivery needs including: live audio and video streaming, on-demand music and movies, and large file and application downloads. The company's target customer base includes digital content providers, traditional/web broadcasters, and Global 1000 corporations. Blue Falcon's rapidly growing customer base includes Radio Free Virgin and Salem Communications. Corporate headquarters are in downtown Los Angeles in the historic Bradbury Building.
TrafficStation
Venture Round in 2000
TrafficStation provides personalized traffic reports, transportation and traveler information for portal clients via the Internet.
mValue.com
Series B in 2000
Los Angeles-based MVALUE.com, Inc. (www.MVALUE.com) was founded in 1999 to give web surfers privacy, control and cash while offering web retailers access to targeted customers in a privacy-protected environment. The Company's primary application the MVALUE Panel, serves as an on-line companion to consumers—protecting their privacy and enabling them to earn cash when they surf the Net. Consumers are becoming more and more concerned with maintaining their personal privacy and controlling their personal information on the web. MVALUE.com has created a consumer-to-business marketplace where the consumer decides which companies get their data and what value they receive for exchanging it. Marketers are able to obtain online profiles of their actual customers, and their competitor's customers, in a permission based way.
eStyle
Series C in 2000
eStyle provides retailer solutions, manufacturer solutions, and e-style connect services. They also provide estyle central database, order writing app, and estyle central program to update websites.
zKey.com
Series B in 1999
ZKey.com Inc. offers a range of online business and personal productivity tools tailored for both consumers and business users. The company specializes in unified messaging and provides wireless web delivery services to mobile devices. Additionally, ZKey.com develops web-based applications and facilitates the migration of desktop functionalities to the web, enhancing accessibility and efficiency for its users.
Airpoints
Series B in 1999
AirPoints provides incentive and motivation management solutions that enable organizations to maximize the value of the audiences vital to their success. AirPoints solutions are geared toward motivational Sales Incentive, Corporate Incentives and Promotions, Employee Performance and Customer Loyalty programs. AirPoints is headquartered in Los Angeles and is comprised of professionals with decades of expertise in marketing, promotions, incentive programs, and computer technology, all combined to create effect motivational and loyalty programs.
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