Zone Ventures

Zone Ventures is a partnership funded by institutional investors for the purpose of providing equity capital to young, high-growth companies, while achieving superior returns to its investors. Located in Los Angeles, Zone Ventures has been instrumental in building the Southern California Technology Community. They have built strong relationships with Universities, R&D labs, Entrepreneurs, and Financial Institutions to bridge the gap between the revolutionary technologies of tomorrow with the investment capital of today. While many of their investments are centralized in Southern California, their investments are not geographic specific, as they have and will continue to make investments outside of California. Their focus is on information technology businesses with enormous market potential, and pursues a people-focused approach to venture capital, funding entrepreneurs with the energy, vision, experience, and desire to build great companies.

Frank Creer

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Paulo de Rezende

Principal

39 past transactions

GOSTREAM

Series A in 2021
GoStream was founded with a mission to make a difference for your social media channels (Facebook fan page, Facebook group, Youtube channel, etc.) and your websites. Two of our impressive tools are known as GoStream and GoStudio. With them, producers can easily: convert and schedule any video URL to live streams, stream live video to any live stream service, live stream simultaneously on many platforms (Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, etc.), insert graphic effects into live streams, mix multiple camera sources into the live stream, organize interviews and talk shows on the live stream, create and play mini-games on live streams, and much more. No software installation is required to use GoStream. The outstanding growth rate is a testament to the capabilities of the GoStream team. We are constantly improving and developing every day.

GOSTREAM

Seed Round in 2020
GoStream was founded with a mission to make a difference for your social media channels (Facebook fan page, Facebook group, Youtube channel, etc.) and your websites. Two of our impressive tools are known as GoStream and GoStudio. With them, producers can easily: convert and schedule any video URL to live streams, stream live video to any live stream service, live stream simultaneously on many platforms (Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, etc.), insert graphic effects into live streams, mix multiple camera sources into the live stream, organize interviews and talk shows on the live stream, create and play mini-games on live streams, and much more. No software installation is required to use GoStream. The outstanding growth rate is a testament to the capabilities of the GoStream team. We are constantly improving and developing every day.

GOSTREAM

Convertible Note in 2019
GoStream was founded with a mission to make a difference for your social media channels (Facebook fan page, Facebook group, Youtube channel, etc.) and your websites. Two of our impressive tools are known as GoStream and GoStudio. With them, producers can easily: convert and schedule any video URL to live streams, stream live video to any live stream service, live stream simultaneously on many platforms (Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, etc.), insert graphic effects into live streams, mix multiple camera sources into the live stream, organize interviews and talk shows on the live stream, create and play mini-games on live streams, and much more. No software installation is required to use GoStream. The outstanding growth rate is a testament to the capabilities of the GoStream team. We are constantly improving and developing every day.

NeuroVigil

Series B in 2015
NeuroVigil creates advanced non-invasive brain monitoring technology, including the iBrain device, to detect biomarkers associated with various neurological conditions. The company focuses on providing high-resolution EEG data for research purposes, enabling studies on conditions like ALS and autism without the stress of traditional hospital settings.

Lumexis

Venture Round in 2009
Lumexis Corporation engages in developing, manufacturing, and marketing fiber-to-the-screen (FTTS) in-flight entertainment (IFE) and communication systems. The company also provides customer support, training, and software services. Lumexis Corporation was founded in 2003 and is based in Costa Mesa, California.

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 is an online advertising network that is focused on advertising online through entertainment.

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 is an online advertising network that is focused on advertising online through entertainment.

Lumexis

Series B in 2006
Lumexis Corporation engages in developing, manufacturing, and marketing fiber-to-the-screen (FTTS) in-flight entertainment (IFE) and communication systems. The company also provides customer support, training, and software services. Lumexis Corporation was founded in 2003 and is based in Costa Mesa, California.

CopperKey

Venture Round in 2006
CopperKey, Inc. provides Web-based predictive marketing software and solutions. The company offers Bizfusion, a point-and-click Web-based portal interface that analyzes customer lists, performs market analysis, and identifies new prospects. It serves telecommunications, information, and retail industries. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Gilbert, Arizona.

Microfabrica

Venture Round in 2006
Microfabrica manufactures micro-devices that enable customers in select high-growth markets to make quantum leaps in functionality, performance, and cost. The advantages of the company’s approach stem from its unique and patented EFAB micro-fabrication technology which can create complex three-dimensional micron-precision metal structures with unprecedented flexibility. Microfabrica is a private company founded in 1999 to commercialize work that began with Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) at the University of Southern California. Located in Van Nuys, California, the company is funded by prominent venture capital, corporate, and private investors including Atherton Venture Partners, Chevron Technology Ventures, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, DynaFund Ventures, Partech International, WK Technology Fund, and Zone Ventures. To learn more about Microfabrica’s investors, please see below.

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 mobile recognition engines for mobile phone and consumer electronics industries, and the government and private security sectors. Its solutions include i-Scout Visual Mobile Search, an object recognition platform that enables camera phones to recognize objects and provide relevant content to the user; Mobile Identifier platform, which employs biometric technology, including face recognition, fingerprint matching, and skin analysis to recognize and compare tattoos or license plates identifiers; and Mobile-i Facial Feature Tracking software that allows users to perform real-time or offline tracking of facial features on a live or recorded video stream. Neven Vision’s solutions are used for identity verification and video surveillance, mobile marketing campaigns, gaming and enhanced communication applications, and image-based mobile search platforms. Neven Vision was founded in 2003 by [Tak Miyata](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/tak-miyata) and is headquartered in Santa Monica, C.A., with additional 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 creates innovative technology to provide ideal digital entertainment experiences in up to 4K resolution on any device. Since 2000, DivX has been setting the standard for high-quality digital video. Our technology innovations in digital video help consumers around the world create, share and enjoy video. DivX licenses its technology to major consumer electronics brands, who have shipped over 1 billion DivX enabled devices worldwide. The DivX consumer software has over 1 billion downloads and provides consumers around the world the tools to play, convert and cast their content. DivX is headquartered in San Diego, California.

Microfabrica

Series B in 2004
Microfabrica manufactures micro-devices that enable customers in select high-growth markets to make quantum leaps in functionality, performance, and cost. The advantages of the company’s approach stem from its unique and patented EFAB micro-fabrication technology which can create complex three-dimensional micron-precision metal structures with unprecedented flexibility. Microfabrica is a private company founded in 1999 to commercialize work that began with Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) at the University of Southern California. Located in Van Nuys, California, the company is funded by prominent venture capital, corporate, and private investors including Atherton Venture Partners, Chevron Technology Ventures, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, DynaFund Ventures, Partech International, WK Technology Fund, and Zone Ventures. To learn more about Microfabrica’s investors, please see below.

Neven Vision

Series A in 2004
Neven Vision is a developer of mobile recognition engines for mobile phone and consumer electronics industries, and the government and private security sectors. Its solutions include i-Scout Visual Mobile Search, an object recognition platform that enables camera phones to recognize objects and provide relevant content to the user; Mobile Identifier platform, which employs biometric technology, including face recognition, fingerprint matching, and skin analysis to recognize and compare tattoos or license plates identifiers; and Mobile-i Facial Feature Tracking software that allows users to perform real-time or offline tracking of facial features on a live or recorded video stream. Neven Vision’s solutions are used for identity verification and video surveillance, mobile marketing campaigns, gaming and enhanced communication applications, and image-based mobile search platforms. Neven Vision was founded in 2003 by [Tak Miyata](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/tak-miyata) and is headquartered in Santa Monica, C.A., with additional 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 creates innovative technology to provide ideal digital entertainment experiences in up to 4K resolution on any device. Since 2000, DivX has been setting the standard for high-quality digital video. Our technology innovations in digital video help consumers around the world create, share and enjoy video. DivX licenses its technology to major consumer electronics brands, who have shipped over 1 billion DivX enabled devices worldwide. The DivX consumer software has over 1 billion downloads and provides consumers around the world the tools to play, convert and cast their content. DivX is headquartered in San Diego, California.

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, engages in the development and delivery of audio advertising technologies.

Microfabrica

Series A in 2001
Microfabrica manufactures micro-devices that enable customers in select high-growth markets to make quantum leaps in functionality, performance, and cost. The advantages of the company’s approach stem from its unique and patented EFAB micro-fabrication technology which can create complex three-dimensional micron-precision metal structures with unprecedented flexibility. Microfabrica is a private company founded in 1999 to commercialize work that began with Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) at the University of Southern California. Located in Van Nuys, California, the company is funded by prominent venture capital, corporate, and private investors including Atherton Venture Partners, Chevron Technology Ventures, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, DynaFund Ventures, Partech International, WK Technology Fund, and Zone Ventures. To learn more about Microfabrica’s investors, please see below.

DivX

Series A in 2000
DivX, LLC creates innovative technology to provide ideal digital entertainment experiences in up to 4K resolution on any device. Since 2000, DivX has been setting the standard for high-quality digital video. Our technology innovations in digital video help consumers around the world create, share and enjoy video. DivX licenses its technology to major consumer electronics brands, who have shipped over 1 billion DivX enabled devices worldwide. The DivX consumer software has over 1 billion downloads and provides consumers around the world the tools to play, convert and cast their content. DivX is headquartered in San Diego, California.

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 a FREE, Web-enabled application dedicated to making online shopping easier and more efficient for you, the consumer. Just shop online as usual, and MaxManager will organize everything for you.

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. provides online business and personal productivity tools to consumers and business 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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