Zone Ventures

Zone Ventures Management Company, LLC is a California-based venture capital firm founded in 1998 that specializes in seed and early-stage investments in high-growth technology companies. The firm focuses primarily on information technology sectors, including nanotechnology, e-commerce, enterprise software, data communications, and telecommunications. Zone Ventures typically invests between $1 million and $2.5 million, often taking a seat on the board of directors when acting as the lead investor. While its investments are predominantly in Southern California, the firm is not geographically restricted and has made investments outside the region. Zone Ventures aims to bridge the gap between innovative technologies and investment capital, fostering relationships with universities, research and development labs, and entrepreneurs to support the growth of promising ventures.

Frank Creer

Managing Director and Founder

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, Inc., a neurodiagnostics company, provides a technology for the automated reading of brain wave data. It offers iBrain, a wireless portable neural monitoring and analytics platform that is used by the pharmaceutical industry, government, and academia to monitor non-invasively and remotely neuropathologies, such as Alzheimer's, autism, depression, epilepsy, Gulf War syndrome, OCD, Parkinson's, PTSD, TBI, and Rett Syndrome. The company’s iBrain is also used to monitor the response of drugs affecting the brain, as well as to restore loss of function, such as communications, including in ALS patients. Its product is used in clinical trials, pathologies, and sleep studies. NeuroVigil, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is based in La Jolla, California.

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, founded in 2000 as SiWave, specializes in the development of high-precision MEMS sensors and optical technologies. Originating from expertise at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the company has established itself as a leader in innovation. Siimpel has achieved significant milestones, including the creation of the smallest high port count optical switches and the world's first MEMS horizon sensor. The company has also developed advanced laser ranging systems and compact MEMS components for NASA's Mars rovers. Since 2004, Siimpel has focused on applying its MEMS platform technology to significantly reduce the size of high-performance digital cameras, setting new benchmarks for both size and functionality in mobile devices. Recognized for its groundbreaking contributions, Siimpel has received prestigious awards, including the Advanced Technology Program award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

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, founded in 2000 as SiWave, specializes in the development of high-precision MEMS sensors and optical technologies. Originating from expertise at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the company has established itself as a leader in innovation. Siimpel has achieved significant milestones, including the creation of the smallest high port count optical switches and the world's first MEMS horizon sensor. The company has also developed advanced laser ranging systems and compact MEMS components for NASA's Mars rovers. Since 2004, Siimpel has focused on applying its MEMS platform technology to significantly reduce the size of high-performance digital cameras, setting new benchmarks for both size and functionality in mobile devices. Recognized for its groundbreaking contributions, Siimpel has received prestigious awards, including the Advanced Technology Program award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

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. 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 Inc. specializes in micro-scale additive manufacturing solutions, utilizing its patented EFAB micro-fabrication technology to create intricate three-dimensional metal structures with high precision. Founded in 1999, the company has developed processes that enable the production of minuscule devices, including surgical instruments like biopsy forceps and tissue scaffolds designed to expand with cell growth. Microfabrica serves various industries, including aerospace, electronics, and medical devices, facilitating significant advancements in functionality, performance, and cost for its clients. Headquartered in Van Nuys, California, with an additional office in Santa Clara, the company was previously known as MEMGen Corporation until its name change in 2003. As of May 2019, Microfabrica operates as a subsidiary of Technoprobe S.p.A.

Siimpel Corporation

Series C in 2005
Siimpel Corporation, founded in 2000 as SiWave, specializes in the development of high-precision MEMS sensors and optical technologies. Originating from expertise at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the company has established itself as a leader in innovation. Siimpel has achieved significant milestones, including the creation of the smallest high port count optical switches and the world's first MEMS horizon sensor. The company has also developed advanced laser ranging systems and compact MEMS components for NASA's Mars rovers. Since 2004, Siimpel has focused on applying its MEMS platform technology to significantly reduce the size of high-performance digital cameras, setting new benchmarks for both size and functionality in mobile devices. Recognized for its groundbreaking contributions, Siimpel has received prestigious awards, including the Advanced Technology Program award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

eStyle

Venture Round in 2005
eStyle operates BabyStyle, a platform that provides online and offline retail locations for baby products.

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, founded in 2000 as SiWave, specializes in the development of high-precision MEMS sensors and optical technologies. Originating from expertise at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the company has established itself as a leader in innovation. Siimpel has achieved significant milestones, including the creation of the smallest high port count optical switches and the world's first MEMS horizon sensor. The company has also developed advanced laser ranging systems and compact MEMS components for NASA's Mars rovers. Since 2004, Siimpel has focused on applying its MEMS platform technology to significantly reduce the size of high-performance digital cameras, setting new benchmarks for both size and functionality in mobile devices. Recognized for its groundbreaking contributions, Siimpel has received prestigious awards, including the Advanced Technology Program award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

eStyle

Series F in 2004
eStyle operates BabyStyle, a platform that provides online and offline retail locations for baby products.

DivX

Series C in 2004
DivX, LLC specializes in digital video technology aimed at enhancing entertainment experiences in up to 4K resolution across various devices. Founded in 2000, the company has established itself as a leader in high-quality digital video solutions, allowing consumers worldwide to create, share, and enjoy video content. DivX licenses its technology to leading consumer electronics brands, resulting in over 1 billion DivX-enabled devices shipped globally. Its consumer software has surpassed 1 billion downloads, equipping users with tools to play, convert, and cast their video content seamlessly. Based in San Diego, California, DivX focuses on the monetization of live and on-demand content for Internet-enabled devices, empowering users to capture and share their experiences conveniently.

Microfabrica

Series B in 2004
Microfabrica Inc. specializes in micro-scale additive manufacturing solutions, utilizing its patented EFAB micro-fabrication technology to create intricate three-dimensional metal structures with high precision. Founded in 1999, the company has developed processes that enable the production of minuscule devices, including surgical instruments like biopsy forceps and tissue scaffolds designed to expand with cell growth. Microfabrica serves various industries, including aerospace, electronics, and medical devices, facilitating significant advancements in functionality, performance, and cost for its clients. Headquartered in Van Nuys, California, with an additional office in Santa Clara, the company was previously known as MEMGen Corporation until its name change in 2003. As of May 2019, Microfabrica operates as a subsidiary of Technoprobe S.p.A.

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, founded in 2000 as SiWave, specializes in the development of high-precision MEMS sensors and optical technologies. Originating from expertise at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the company has established itself as a leader in innovation. Siimpel has achieved significant milestones, including the creation of the smallest high port count optical switches and the world's first MEMS horizon sensor. The company has also developed advanced laser ranging systems and compact MEMS components for NASA's Mars rovers. Since 2004, Siimpel has focused on applying its MEMS platform technology to significantly reduce the size of high-performance digital cameras, setting new benchmarks for both size and functionality in mobile devices. Recognized for its groundbreaking contributions, Siimpel has received prestigious awards, including the Advanced Technology Program award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

eStyle

Series F in 2003
eStyle operates BabyStyle, a platform that provides online and offline retail locations for baby products.

eStyle

Series F in 2002
eStyle operates BabyStyle, a platform that provides online and offline retail locations for baby products.

eStyle

Series E in 2002
eStyle operates BabyStyle, a platform that provides online and offline retail locations for baby products.

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 specializes in digital video technology aimed at enhancing entertainment experiences in up to 4K resolution across various devices. Founded in 2000, the company has established itself as a leader in high-quality digital video solutions, allowing consumers worldwide to create, share, and enjoy video content. DivX licenses its technology to leading consumer electronics brands, resulting in over 1 billion DivX-enabled devices shipped globally. Its consumer software has surpassed 1 billion downloads, equipping users with tools to play, convert, and cast their video content seamlessly. Based in San Diego, California, DivX focuses on the monetization of live and on-demand content for Internet-enabled devices, empowering users to capture and share their experiences conveniently.

Siimpel Corporation

Series A in 2002
Siimpel Corporation, founded in 2000 as SiWave, specializes in the development of high-precision MEMS sensors and optical technologies. Originating from expertise at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the company has established itself as a leader in innovation. Siimpel has achieved significant milestones, including the creation of the smallest high port count optical switches and the world's first MEMS horizon sensor. The company has also developed advanced laser ranging systems and compact MEMS components for NASA's Mars rovers. Since 2004, Siimpel has focused on applying its MEMS platform technology to significantly reduce the size of high-performance digital cameras, setting new benchmarks for both size and functionality in mobile devices. Recognized for its groundbreaking contributions, Siimpel has received prestigious awards, including the Advanced Technology Program award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

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 Inc. specializes in micro-scale additive manufacturing solutions, utilizing its patented EFAB micro-fabrication technology to create intricate three-dimensional metal structures with high precision. Founded in 1999, the company has developed processes that enable the production of minuscule devices, including surgical instruments like biopsy forceps and tissue scaffolds designed to expand with cell growth. Microfabrica serves various industries, including aerospace, electronics, and medical devices, facilitating significant advancements in functionality, performance, and cost for its clients. Headquartered in Van Nuys, California, with an additional office in Santa Clara, the company was previously known as MEMGen Corporation until its name change in 2003. As of May 2019, Microfabrica operates as a subsidiary of Technoprobe S.p.A.

DivX

Series A in 2000
DivX, LLC specializes in digital video technology aimed at enhancing entertainment experiences in up to 4K resolution across various devices. Founded in 2000, the company has established itself as a leader in high-quality digital video solutions, allowing consumers worldwide to create, share, and enjoy video content. DivX licenses its technology to leading consumer electronics brands, resulting in over 1 billion DivX-enabled devices shipped globally. Its consumer software has surpassed 1 billion downloads, equipping users with tools to play, convert, and cast their video content seamlessly. Based in San Diego, California, DivX focuses on the monetization of live and on-demand content for Internet-enabled devices, empowering users to capture and share their experiences 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 operates BabyStyle, a platform that provides online and offline retail locations for baby products.

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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