HPA operates in the financial services sector, focusing on early-stage investments. The company's People First model combines venture capital, a robust business network, and top-tier operating expertise to support the growth of its portfolio companies. HPA's services extend to all stages of a company's lifecycle, from seed to growth stages, providing financial and strategic support to help businesses thrive. It was founded in 2007 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Blumira, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2018. It offers a cloud-based security information and event management (SIEM) platform that automates threat detection and response for organizations of all sizes. The platform streamlines security operations by addressing challenges such as alert fatigue, log management complexity, and limited IT visibility. Blumira's solution integrates with various systems, including cloud services, endpoint protection, firewalls, and identity providers, allowing for rapid deployment and comprehensive coverage. By providing real-time threat intelligence, automated detection, and evidence gathering, Blumira enables organizations in sectors like financial services, healthcare, and retail to effectively defend against cybersecurity threats, including malware and ransomware attacks.
NanoGraf
Series B in 2023
NanoGraf Corporation is a materials science company based in Chicago, Illinois, focused on the development and commercialization of advanced materials for the energy storage market. Founded in 2012, the company specializes in silicon-graphene electrode materials designed for lithium-ion batteries, which offer higher energy density and reduced charging times compared to traditional graphitic-based anodes. These innovative materials have potential applications across various sectors, including consumer electronics and electric vehicles. NanoGraf's technology aims to enhance battery capacity while enabling cost-effective production through a chemistry-based manufacturing process.
Tractor Zoom
Series A in 2022
Tractor Zoom, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects farm equipment auctioneers with buyers, facilitating the purchase and sale of agricultural machinery. Founded in 2017 and based in Urbandale, Iowa, the company offers a mobile application that allows auctioneers to list and promote their auctions while enabling buyers to search for and browse available farm equipment. The platform streamlines the auction advertising process, making it easier for users to access auction inventory nationwide. Tractor Zoom is dedicated to helping agricultural leaders make informed, data-driven decisions regarding the buying, selling, financing, and insuring of heavy equipment.
Pimly
Venture Round in 2022
Pimly offers Salesforce product experience management. Pimly integrates the power of product experience management into the client's Salesforce org, providing completely customizable digital catalogs, sell sheets and other product experiences that are similar to those found on an online store to sales, customer service, and other Salesforce users. The company was founded in 2022 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Rheaply
Funding Round in 2022
Rheaply, Inc. is a Chicago-based company founded in 2016 that offers an online platform known as the Asset Exchange Manager (AxM). This cloud-based resource exchange technology connects organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, startups, school systems, and nonprofits, allowing them to buy, sell, trade, donate, and rent resources. By combining an asset management system with an online marketplace, Rheaply facilitates effective exchanges of materials and resources, thereby improving reuse outcomes and supporting the principles of a circular economy. The platform aims to reduce waste and unnecessary expenditures, promoting sustainability across various sectors.
Stagetime
Seed Round in 2021
Stagetime Inc. operates an online professional network specifically designed for the performing arts sector. Established in 2020 and based in Bloomington, Indiana, the platform enables artists, agents, and artistic administrators to enhance their professional growth by showcasing their portfolios, building meaningful connections, and discovering collaboration opportunities. Users can engage with industry peers, share media, and communicate work-related news in a structured and professional manner. Through its services, Stagetime aims to facilitate relationship-building and foster a supportive community within the performing arts industry.
Clearcover
Series D in 2021
Clearcover, Inc. is a digital car insurance provider based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2016. The company focuses on delivering affordable car insurance products through an online platform and agents, utilizing an API-first approach to enhance customer experience. Clearcover leverages advanced technology to streamline the insurance process, minimizing costs by avoiding expensive advertising, which allows them to offer better coverage at lower rates. The company's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction has garnered recognition, including accolades from Glassdoor and Inc. Magazine for its workplace culture.
Leaf Trade
Series A in 2021
Leaf Trade LLC operates a technology platform designed to connect licensed cannabis growers with dispensaries, facilitating the wholesale ordering process in regulated markets. Founded in 2010 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Leaf Trade provides a streamlined solution for order management and fulfillment, incorporating tools such as customer relationship management (CRM) and essential integrations. The platform not only simplifies the ordering and payment processes but also enhances post-sale reporting, enabling wholesalers to engage directly with retailers. Serving nearly 25 states, Leaf Trade partners with major multi-state cannabis operators, offering an expanding suite of analytics and tools to help clients optimize sales and adapt to the evolving demands of the industry.
Kognitive Networks
Venture Round in 2021
Kognitive Networks is a digital platform focusing on providing reliable internet services for maritime vessels. Founded in 2018 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company utilizes proprietary software algorithms to identify and select the most effective connectivity options from both satellite and terrestrial networks. This approach ensures that maritime users, whether in port or at sea, have access to simple and powerful internet solutions tailored to their needs.
Rheaply
Series A in 2021
Rheaply, Inc. is a Chicago-based company founded in 2016 that offers an online platform known as the Asset Exchange Manager (AxM). This cloud-based resource exchange technology connects organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, startups, school systems, and nonprofits, allowing them to buy, sell, trade, donate, and rent resources. By combining an asset management system with an online marketplace, Rheaply facilitates effective exchanges of materials and resources, thereby improving reuse outcomes and supporting the principles of a circular economy. The platform aims to reduce waste and unnecessary expenditures, promoting sustainability across various sectors.
Tractor Zoom
Series A in 2020
Tractor Zoom, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects farm equipment auctioneers with buyers, facilitating the purchase and sale of agricultural machinery. Founded in 2017 and based in Urbandale, Iowa, the company offers a mobile application that allows auctioneers to list and promote their auctions while enabling buyers to search for and browse available farm equipment. The platform streamlines the auction advertising process, making it easier for users to access auction inventory nationwide. Tractor Zoom is dedicated to helping agricultural leaders make informed, data-driven decisions regarding the buying, selling, financing, and insuring of heavy equipment.
NestEgg
Series A in 2020
NestEgg Online, Inc. is a real estate company that specializes in developing property management software for rental property owners and tenants. Founded in 2017 and based in Chicago, Illinois, NestEgg offers a comprehensive platform that simplifies property management tasks. The software enables independent landlords to efficiently manage their properties by automating rent collection, coordinating maintenance services, and providing access to trusted contractors at discounted rates. Its features enhance cash flow certainty for property owners while streamlining administrative tasks. By facilitating on-demand access to expert assistance, NestEgg empowers landlords to save time and maintain their properties effectively.
Havoc Shield
Seed Round in 2020
Havoc Shield, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in developing comprehensive security programs for small businesses. Founded in 2019, the company offers an all-in-one information security platform designed to address the unique needs of startups and small enterprises. This platform features user-friendly modules that clearly map security and compliance requirements, guiding businesses through the implementation of necessary tools, policies, and changes to safeguard against threats such as data breaches, phishing, and dark web activity. By providing these resources at a low cost, Havoc Shield enables small businesses to effectively protect themselves from cyber-attacks.
ShipBob
Series D in 2020
ShipBob Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing online shipping and fulfillment services tailored for small e-commerce businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, ShipBob offers an end-to-end fulfillment solution that includes warehousing, order management, and package delivery, enabling direct-to-consumer brands to ship products within 1-2 business days. Its platform integrates with various e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Amazon, and eBay, allowing merchants to manage orders, track inventory, and communicate with customers effectively. ShipBob's services encompass pickup, packaging, batch fulfillment, and returns, supported by a network of fulfillment centers across the United States, including a key facility in Dallas, Texas. The company also provides a smartphone application for scheduling pickups and tracking shipments.
Trala
Seed Round in 2020
Trala, Inc. is a company that develops a music education application aimed at teaching users how to play the violin. The application provides features such as tutorials, daily lessons, and real-time feedback on mistakes, utilizing advanced signal processing technology to enhance the learning experience. Users benefit from instant feedback and access to thousands of video tutorials from renowned violinists. Additionally, the app facilitates communication between students and teachers, allowing for the tracking of practice activities and progress. Founded in 2016 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Trala aims to offer a convenient and effective approach to violin education.
Dispatch
Series B in 2020
Dispatch, LLC is a technology company that has developed a visual tracking application designed to enhance delivery efficiency for suppliers, small businesses, and drivers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, Dispatch operates additional locations in Twin Cities, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Dallas, Orlando, and Chicago. The application is accessible on both Android and iPhone devices, allowing businesses to order couriers directly from drivers. This approach eliminates traditional costs associated with vehicle ownership and driver employment, enabling companies in industries such as auto parts, construction materials, paint, and HVAC components to manage deliveries more effectively.
Rheaply
Seed Round in 2020
Rheaply, Inc. is a Chicago-based company founded in 2016 that offers an online platform known as the Asset Exchange Manager (AxM). This cloud-based resource exchange technology connects organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, startups, school systems, and nonprofits, allowing them to buy, sell, trade, donate, and rent resources. By combining an asset management system with an online marketplace, Rheaply facilitates effective exchanges of materials and resources, thereby improving reuse outcomes and supporting the principles of a circular economy. The platform aims to reduce waste and unnecessary expenditures, promoting sustainability across various sectors.
Kaizen Health
Series B in 2020
Kaizen Health, Inc. is a healthcare mobility company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2015. It operates a web-based platform that connects healthcare providers with transportation services, aiming to eliminate transportation barriers that hinder access to medical care. By facilitating rides for patients, the company serves various sectors, including healthcare systems, pharmaceutical companies, payers, in-home healthcare, and senior living. Kaizen Health's technology and transportation network are designed to enhance access, quality, satisfaction, and efficiency in healthcare delivery, particularly for vulnerable populations such as low-income individuals, the elderly, the disabled, and veterans. The platform also addresses social determinants of health and promotes health equity by ensuring that patients receive timely communication about their appointments and transportation arrangements.
Leaf Trade
Venture Round in 2019
Leaf Trade LLC operates a technology platform designed to connect licensed cannabis growers with dispensaries, facilitating the wholesale ordering process in regulated markets. Founded in 2010 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Leaf Trade provides a streamlined solution for order management and fulfillment, incorporating tools such as customer relationship management (CRM) and essential integrations. The platform not only simplifies the ordering and payment processes but also enhances post-sale reporting, enabling wholesalers to engage directly with retailers. Serving nearly 25 states, Leaf Trade partners with major multi-state cannabis operators, offering an expanding suite of analytics and tools to help clients optimize sales and adapt to the evolving demands of the industry.
Kenna Security
Series D in 2019
Kenna Security, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in vulnerability management and risk intelligence solutions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Chicago, Kenna offers a platform that helps organizations prioritize vulnerabilities, assess risks, and automate their analysis. This platform leverages Cyber Risk Context Technology to measure and predict cyber risks, enabling security teams to focus on the most critical issues. Kenna serves a diverse range of sectors, including media, healthcare, telecommunications, financial services, and transportation, both in the United States and internationally. With a customer base that includes many Fortune 100 companies, Kenna's solutions facilitate cross-functional collaboration to proactively address cyber threats and enhance overall security efficacy.
NanoGraf
Series A in 2019
NanoGraf Corporation is a materials science company based in Chicago, Illinois, focused on the development and commercialization of advanced materials for the energy storage market. Founded in 2012, the company specializes in silicon-graphene electrode materials designed for lithium-ion batteries, which offer higher energy density and reduced charging times compared to traditional graphitic-based anodes. These innovative materials have potential applications across various sectors, including consumer electronics and electric vehicles. NanoGraf's technology aims to enhance battery capacity while enabling cost-effective production through a chemistry-based manufacturing process.
Catalytic
Series B in 2019
Catalytic Inc. operates a cloud-based automation platform designed to streamline data processing tasks for businesses. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Naperville, the company provides a solution that enables users to build an intelligent automation layer for processing data, documents, emails, and other systems. The platform allows for the automation of various tasks, including document generation, trigger responses, and data collection, while facilitating integration with existing systems through APIs and SFTP. Catalytic empowers business users to create process-driven solutions tailored to their needs, enhancing efficiency and productivity across organizations. Clients such as Bosch, Dentsu Aegis Network, and UL have leveraged Catalytic's capabilities to improve their operational efficiency, deliver better customer experiences, and increase profitability.
Packback
Series B in 2019
Packback, Inc. is an education technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, that operates an artificial intelligence-driven platform designed to enhance critical thinking skills among college students. Founded in 2014, Packback offers two primary products: PB Books, which provides online textbooks on a rental basis, and PB Questions, a digital discussion platform that facilitates online interactions between students and professors. The platform aims to foster a deeper engagement with subject matter, promote personalized learning experiences, and enable educators to assess and improve students' critical thinking abilities effectively. By leveraging its proprietary AI, Packback supports mastery-based learning and sound pedagogical practices in higher education.
Chowbus
Seed Round in 2019
Chowbus, Inc. is a technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in an Asian food ordering application that connects users with local restaurants offering Chinese, Korean, Thai, and Japanese cuisine. Founded in 2015, Chowbus provides an online and mobile platform that allows users to conveniently order food while also offering delivery, pickup, shuttle, and grocery services. The application, available on both the App Store and Google Play, focuses on enhancing the dining experience by providing a dish-centric ordering interface. In addition, Chowbus empowers ethnic restaurants with the necessary technology and marketing tools to grow their businesses, ultimately facilitating increased sales and customer reach.
Clearcover
Series B in 2019
Clearcover, Inc. is a digital car insurance provider based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2016. The company focuses on delivering affordable car insurance products through an online platform and agents, utilizing an API-first approach to enhance customer experience. Clearcover leverages advanced technology to streamline the insurance process, minimizing costs by avoiding expensive advertising, which allows them to offer better coverage at lower rates. The company's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction has garnered recognition, including accolades from Glassdoor and Inc. Magazine for its workplace culture.
Truss
Series A in 2019
Truss is an online marketplace to help small and medium-sized business owners find, tour, and lease space. Its tech-enabled platform and its people help you find the right space for the best price in record time. Its technology enables business owners to find the right space confidently by comparing spaces in its marketplace. Truss also offers dedicated brokers who act as the point person throughout the seamless process. Plus, it is the only platform to offer price transparency for small business owners, which means that Truss is the only site to compare pricing on traditional office space and co-working space. Truss was established in 2016 and is based in Deerfield, Illinois.
Simple Mills
Venture Round in 2019
Simple Mills, Inc. is a Chicago-based company established in 2014 that specializes in the production and sale of organic, gluten-free, and plant-based food products. Its diverse product line includes baking mixes made from almond flour, as well as a variety of snacks such as crackers and cookies. The company focuses on providing convenient and nutritious options for those with specific dietary needs, utilizing natural ingredients to enhance nutrient density while minimizing adverse effects on health. Simple Mills distributes its offerings through wholesalers, retailers, and online platforms, catering to a growing market for healthy and accessible food choices.
Xaptum
Seed Round in 2018
Xaptum, Inc. is a Chicago-based company founded in 2013 that focuses on enhancing the security and management of Internet of Things (IoT) deployments. The company offers a messaging platform that facilitates the authentication, authorization, and auto-configuration of IoT devices over a single TCP connection. By providing a multi-tenant, network-as-a-service solution, Xaptum enables enterprises to connect their IoT devices to a secure, logical middle-mile network, effectively keeping them and their data shielded from the public Internet. This approach addresses key challenges in provisioning and managing IoT devices by implementing zero-touch identity and key management, thus allowing enterprises to scale their deployments securely. Xaptum's architecture is designed to simplify the complexities of IoT security, providing visibility, control, and flexibility for organizations looking to adopt and expand IoT technologies.
ShipBob
Series C in 2018
ShipBob Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing online shipping and fulfillment services tailored for small e-commerce businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, ShipBob offers an end-to-end fulfillment solution that includes warehousing, order management, and package delivery, enabling direct-to-consumer brands to ship products within 1-2 business days. Its platform integrates with various e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Amazon, and eBay, allowing merchants to manage orders, track inventory, and communicate with customers effectively. ShipBob's services encompass pickup, packaging, batch fulfillment, and returns, supported by a network of fulfillment centers across the United States, including a key facility in Dallas, Texas. The company also provides a smartphone application for scheduling pickups and tracking shipments.
Farmer's Fridge
Series C in 2018
Farmer’s Fridge operates automated smart fridges that provide a variety of fresh meals, including salads, bowls, and snacks. Founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company aims to make healthy eating accessible and convenient. Its fridges are equipped with technology that allows for real-time demand monitoring, ensuring that customers receive fresh, chef-curated meals quickly. Additionally, unsold items from the fridges are donated to local food pantries, supporting community members in need with responsibly sourced nutrition. This approach reflects the founder's commitment to addressing the lack of healthy, affordable food options for individuals on the go.
Popular Pays
Series B in 2018
Popular Pays, Inc. operates a platform that connects brands with content creators to facilitate the production of engaging content. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in New York, the company provides a marketplace where brands and creators can collaborate effectively. The platform features tools such as a brief builder, creator profiles, in-app messaging, and API integrations, allowing brands to manage their campaigns efficiently and select suitable creators for their needs. Through its in-house built application and dashboard, Popular Pays enables seamless communication and offers valuable analytics, enhancing the collaboration process for both parties involved.
Provi
Seed Round in 2018
Provi is a Chicago-based company that operates the largest online marketplace for the wholesale alcohol industry, simplifying the ordering process by connecting buyers, distributors, and suppliers. Founded in 2016, Provi's platform enhances communication and efficiency for both on-premise and off-premise buyers, including liquor stores, bars, and restaurants. By centralizing the ordering process, Provi enables users to order directly from alcohol distributors while providing tools for order tracking and analytics. As of 2022, the marketplace includes about 10 percent of licensed retailers in the U.S. Provi has received significant funding, totaling $125 million, and has been recognized for its workplace culture. The company also formed a partnership with SevenFifty to further enhance its offerings.
Kaizen Health
Series A in 2018
Kaizen Health, Inc. is a healthcare mobility company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2015. It operates a web-based platform that connects healthcare providers with transportation services, aiming to eliminate transportation barriers that hinder access to medical care. By facilitating rides for patients, the company serves various sectors, including healthcare systems, pharmaceutical companies, payers, in-home healthcare, and senior living. Kaizen Health's technology and transportation network are designed to enhance access, quality, satisfaction, and efficiency in healthcare delivery, particularly for vulnerable populations such as low-income individuals, the elderly, the disabled, and veterans. The platform also addresses social determinants of health and promotes health equity by ensuring that patients receive timely communication about their appointments and transportation arrangements.
Kenna Security
Series C in 2018
Kenna Security, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in vulnerability management and risk intelligence solutions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Chicago, Kenna offers a platform that helps organizations prioritize vulnerabilities, assess risks, and automate their analysis. This platform leverages Cyber Risk Context Technology to measure and predict cyber risks, enabling security teams to focus on the most critical issues. Kenna serves a diverse range of sectors, including media, healthcare, telecommunications, financial services, and transportation, both in the United States and internationally. With a customer base that includes many Fortune 100 companies, Kenna's solutions facilitate cross-functional collaboration to proactively address cyber threats and enhance overall security efficacy.
Truss
Series A in 2017
Truss is an online marketplace to help small and medium-sized business owners find, tour, and lease space. Its tech-enabled platform and its people help you find the right space for the best price in record time. Its technology enables business owners to find the right space confidently by comparing spaces in its marketplace. Truss also offers dedicated brokers who act as the point person throughout the seamless process. Plus, it is the only platform to offer price transparency for small business owners, which means that Truss is the only site to compare pricing on traditional office space and co-working space. Truss was established in 2016 and is based in Deerfield, Illinois.
RepIQ
Seed Round in 2017
RepIQ is a sales intelligence platform that helps sales representatives to target the right business prospects. The platform's features include smart prospecting, real-time sales visibility, personalized message progression, and data-driven insights. RepIQ was launched in 2016 by Jonathan Suchland and Shawn Carpenter and is based in Illinois.
ShipBob
Series B in 2017
ShipBob Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing online shipping and fulfillment services tailored for small e-commerce businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, ShipBob offers an end-to-end fulfillment solution that includes warehousing, order management, and package delivery, enabling direct-to-consumer brands to ship products within 1-2 business days. Its platform integrates with various e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Amazon, and eBay, allowing merchants to manage orders, track inventory, and communicate with customers effectively. ShipBob's services encompass pickup, packaging, batch fulfillment, and returns, supported by a network of fulfillment centers across the United States, including a key facility in Dallas, Texas. The company also provides a smartphone application for scheduling pickups and tracking shipments.
Popular Pays
Series A in 2017
Popular Pays, Inc. operates a platform that connects brands with content creators to facilitate the production of engaging content. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in New York, the company provides a marketplace where brands and creators can collaborate effectively. The platform features tools such as a brief builder, creator profiles, in-app messaging, and API integrations, allowing brands to manage their campaigns efficiently and select suitable creators for their needs. Through its in-house built application and dashboard, Popular Pays enables seamless communication and offers valuable analytics, enhancing the collaboration process for both parties involved.
Provi
Seed Round in 2016
Provi is a Chicago-based company that operates the largest online marketplace for the wholesale alcohol industry, simplifying the ordering process by connecting buyers, distributors, and suppliers. Founded in 2016, Provi's platform enhances communication and efficiency for both on-premise and off-premise buyers, including liquor stores, bars, and restaurants. By centralizing the ordering process, Provi enables users to order directly from alcohol distributors while providing tools for order tracking and analytics. As of 2022, the marketplace includes about 10 percent of licensed retailers in the U.S. Provi has received significant funding, totaling $125 million, and has been recognized for its workplace culture. The company also formed a partnership with SevenFifty to further enhance its offerings.
Kenna Security
Series B in 2016
Kenna Security, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in vulnerability management and risk intelligence solutions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Chicago, Kenna offers a platform that helps organizations prioritize vulnerabilities, assess risks, and automate their analysis. This platform leverages Cyber Risk Context Technology to measure and predict cyber risks, enabling security teams to focus on the most critical issues. Kenna serves a diverse range of sectors, including media, healthcare, telecommunications, financial services, and transportation, both in the United States and internationally. With a customer base that includes many Fortune 100 companies, Kenna's solutions facilitate cross-functional collaboration to proactively address cyber threats and enhance overall security efficacy.
Occasion
Venture Round in 2016
Occasion is an online tool that assists firms in connecting with their customers. The platform offers analytics, calendars, integration, management, payment, promotion, publishing, and support services to its clients. Analytics consists of dashboard, google analytics, and sales, trend, export, and tax reports. Calendars consist of calendar synchronization, display, and personalization. Integration consists of email marketing, accounting, and automation. Management consists of customer profiles, accounts, and online and retail synchronization. Payment consists of taxes, payment gateways, store credit, and automatic taxes. Promotion consists of gift cards, vouchers, discounts, and promotional dashboards. Publishing consists of website sales, personalized URLs, Facebook, and twitter. Occasion was launched in 2013 by Pelle ten Cate, Aksh Gupta, Eric Di Silvestro, and Kieran Klaassen and is based in Chicago.
Catalytic
Series A in 2016
Catalytic Inc. operates a cloud-based automation platform designed to streamline data processing tasks for businesses. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Naperville, the company provides a solution that enables users to build an intelligent automation layer for processing data, documents, emails, and other systems. The platform allows for the automation of various tasks, including document generation, trigger responses, and data collection, while facilitating integration with existing systems through APIs and SFTP. Catalytic empowers business users to create process-driven solutions tailored to their needs, enhancing efficiency and productivity across organizations. Clients such as Bosch, Dentsu Aegis Network, and UL have leveraged Catalytic's capabilities to improve their operational efficiency, deliver better customer experiences, and increase profitability.
Quikly
Series C in 2016
Quikly Inc., based in Detroit, Michigan, operates a marketing platform designed to assist consumer brands in executing targeted campaigns that reward both new and existing customers. Founded in 2012, Quikly provides a range of marketing solutions, including email, social, mobile, loyalty, and local marketing, aimed at enhancing customer engagement and driving key behaviors such as purchases and store visits. By leveraging insights from consumer psychology, Quikly’s technology enables brands to boost digital activation and engagement effectively, leading to improved return on investment. The platform is particularly beneficial for digital marketers in sectors such as retail, dining, and consumer-packaged goods, facilitating customer acquisition, activation, and retention through innovative strategies that emphasize scarcity, anticipation, and competition.
StreamLink Software
Venture Round in 2016
StreamLink Software-is a Software-as-a-Service company that develops grant management software for nonprofits and the public sector. Ther grants management solution, AmpliFund, is designed for managing every stage of the grant lifecycle and is at the forefront of automating grant compliance and data standardization in the public sector. It was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.
Luxury Garage Sale
Series A in 2016
Luxury Garage Sale, Inc. operates a consignment boutique and an online e-commerce platform specializing in the sale of luxury designer clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories. Founded in 2010 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a diverse range of products, including dresses, jackets, pants, and various types of footwear, as well as a selection of jewelry and fashion accessories. With physical locations in Chicago, Highland Park, and Dallas, Luxury Garage Sale provides consumers with access to high-end fashion items at lower prices through a curated consignment model. The company emphasizes exceptional customer experience while making luxury fashion more accessible.
The Eastman Egg Company
Series A in 2016
The Eastman Egg Company is a fast casual restaurant group focused on creating better mornings for the busy people of Chicago. They're serving farm-fresh, made-to-order egg sandwiches and bowls, homemade parfaits, and a full craft coffee and espresso program from Irving Farm. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Chicago, Illinois,United States.
Catalytic
Seed Round in 2016
Catalytic Inc. operates a cloud-based automation platform designed to streamline data processing tasks for businesses. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Naperville, the company provides a solution that enables users to build an intelligent automation layer for processing data, documents, emails, and other systems. The platform allows for the automation of various tasks, including document generation, trigger responses, and data collection, while facilitating integration with existing systems through APIs and SFTP. Catalytic empowers business users to create process-driven solutions tailored to their needs, enhancing efficiency and productivity across organizations. Clients such as Bosch, Dentsu Aegis Network, and UL have leveraged Catalytic's capabilities to improve their operational efficiency, deliver better customer experiences, and increase profitability.
Simple Mills
Venture Round in 2016
Simple Mills, Inc. is a Chicago-based company established in 2014 that specializes in the production and sale of organic, gluten-free, and plant-based food products. Its diverse product line includes baking mixes made from almond flour, as well as a variety of snacks such as crackers and cookies. The company focuses on providing convenient and nutritious options for those with specific dietary needs, utilizing natural ingredients to enhance nutrient density while minimizing adverse effects on health. Simple Mills distributes its offerings through wholesalers, retailers, and online platforms, catering to a growing market for healthy and accessible food choices.
Geofeedia
Series B in 2016
Geofeedia is specializing in location-based social media monitoring, intelligence, and analysis for corporate security, public safety, media and journalism, and marketing teams. Its patented platform enables organizations to derive social intelligence from specific geographic locations to understand, in real-time, what’s happening within the areas, which are most important to them. More than 300 of the world's leading brands and organizations, including Fortune 500 companies like McDonald’s and Dell, leading news outlets like the AP, BBC, and CNN, and major law enforcement agencies like the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, utilize Geofeedia’s powerful subscription-based service to gain real-time, actionable intelligence through hyper-local social media monitoring. Geofeedia was founded in 2011 by Scott Mitchell, Mike Mulroyand, and Phil Harris. It is headquartered in Chicago, I.L. with offices in Naples, Florida, and Indianapolis, Indiana.
TurboAppeal
Seed Round in 2016
Founded in 2015, TurboAppeal provides sophisticated, yet simple property tax appeal services that combine exceptional customer service with the best in class technology to make the process of appealing each year intelligent and seamless. At our core, the machine-learning algorithm gets more accurate and smarter as we do more and more appeals, meaning that we are only improving. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, each year we are opening up more offices throughout the country.
Motion AI
Seed Round in 2015
Motion AI, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Naperville, Illinois, operates in the technology sector as a subsidiary of HubSpot, Inc. The company specializes in creating user interfaces for artificial intelligence, enabling the development, training, and deployment of AI-driven robots. These robots are capable of performing a wide range of tasks, including taking food orders, processing payments, managing customer service interactions, and assisting in medical diagnoses. Motion AI focuses on making AI accessible and functional for various applications across different industries.
Rithmio
Seed Round in 2015
Rithmio, Inc. specializes in gesture recognition technology, offering a platform that enables the development of gesture-based products. The company's software integrates with motion-sensing devices, including wearables, smartphones, and connected sports equipment, to learn, track, and analyze user movements in real time. Rithmio's flagship product, Constellation, is designed for next-generation wearables and connected clothing, allowing brands to seamlessly incorporate gesture recognition into their devices. The company has established strategic partnerships with prominent semiconductor and consumer electronics manufacturers, supporting the integration of its technology at various levels, including system on chip and reference design. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Rithmio was originally known as Neurogito, Inc. before rebranding in 2014.
Packback
Seed Round in 2015
Packback, Inc. is an education technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, that operates an artificial intelligence-driven platform designed to enhance critical thinking skills among college students. Founded in 2014, Packback offers two primary products: PB Books, which provides online textbooks on a rental basis, and PB Questions, a digital discussion platform that facilitates online interactions between students and professors. The platform aims to foster a deeper engagement with subject matter, promote personalized learning experiences, and enable educators to assess and improve students' critical thinking abilities effectively. By leveraging its proprietary AI, Packback supports mastery-based learning and sound pedagogical practices in higher education.
YCharts
Series C in 2015
YCharts, Inc. is a financial analytics company that offers a cloud-based investment research platform designed for investment professionals, including portfolio managers, wealth advisors, and asset managers. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, YCharts provides a range of tools such as fundamental equity data, financial alerts, stock screens, and advanced visualization features. Its platform enables users to compare financial data across companies, conduct benchmarking, and perform time series analysis. YCharts aims to simplify complex financial topics, enhancing client engagement and decision-making through easily interpretable visuals. The company's services are tailored for a variety of sectors, including wealth management, equity research, and corporate finance, allowing professionals to access institutional-quality data and analytics to support their investment strategies.
TurboAppeal
Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2015, TurboAppeal provides sophisticated, yet simple property tax appeal services that combine exceptional customer service with the best in class technology to make the process of appealing each year intelligent and seamless. At our core, the machine-learning algorithm gets more accurate and smarter as we do more and more appeals, meaning that we are only improving. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, each year we are opening up more offices throughout the country.
Geofeedia
Series A in 2015
Geofeedia is specializing in location-based social media monitoring, intelligence, and analysis for corporate security, public safety, media and journalism, and marketing teams. Its patented platform enables organizations to derive social intelligence from specific geographic locations to understand, in real-time, what’s happening within the areas, which are most important to them. More than 300 of the world's leading brands and organizations, including Fortune 500 companies like McDonald’s and Dell, leading news outlets like the AP, BBC, and CNN, and major law enforcement agencies like the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, utilize Geofeedia’s powerful subscription-based service to gain real-time, actionable intelligence through hyper-local social media monitoring. Geofeedia was founded in 2011 by Scott Mitchell, Mike Mulroyand, and Phil Harris. It is headquartered in Chicago, I.L. with offices in Naples, Florida, and Indianapolis, Indiana.
NuCurrent
Series A in 2014
NuCurrent, Inc. is a developer based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in high-efficiency antennas and inductive components for wireless power applications. Founded in 2009, the company designs, fabricates, and integrates wireless power antennas and surface-mount inductors for various applications, including power electronics, RF devices, and frequency synthesizers. NuCurrent's products comply with industry standards such as the Alliance for Wireless Power and the Wireless Power Consortium, ensuring broad compatibility. The company collaborates closely with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and integrators to provide custom-designed, rapid-prototype solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce size, and lower costs. By employing patented designs and advanced manufacturing techniques, NuCurrent aims to improve the durability and performance of wireless power systems, facilitating the evolution of electronic devices.
Simple Mills
Seed Round in 2014
Simple Mills, Inc. is a Chicago-based company established in 2014 that specializes in the production and sale of organic, gluten-free, and plant-based food products. Its diverse product line includes baking mixes made from almond flour, as well as a variety of snacks such as crackers and cookies. The company focuses on providing convenient and nutritious options for those with specific dietary needs, utilizing natural ingredients to enhance nutrient density while minimizing adverse effects on health. Simple Mills distributes its offerings through wholesalers, retailers, and online platforms, catering to a growing market for healthy and accessible food choices.
Ahalogy
Series A in 2014
Ahalogy, now part of Quotient, operates as a digital marketing platform focused on connecting brands with consumers through their interests. It provides services that include category trend data, authentic influencer content, and social optimization technology. This enables brands and agencies to enhance user engagement and drive sales by leveraging proven return on investment strategies. Ahalogy is recognized as an official Pinterest Marketing Partner and collaborates with other major social networks to optimize marketing efforts. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ahalogy also maintains offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, positioning itself in key markets for brand marketing.
Ahalogy
Series A in 2013
Ahalogy, now part of Quotient, operates as a digital marketing platform focused on connecting brands with consumers through their interests. It provides services that include category trend data, authentic influencer content, and social optimization technology. This enables brands and agencies to enhance user engagement and drive sales by leveraging proven return on investment strategies. Ahalogy is recognized as an official Pinterest Marketing Partner and collaborates with other major social networks to optimize marketing efforts. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ahalogy also maintains offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, positioning itself in key markets for brand marketing.
Retrofit
Series B in 2013
Retrofit, Inc. specializes in personalized weight management and disease prevention solutions aimed at improving individual health and workplace wellness. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including coaching, self-monitoring devices, interactive classes, and an online community, focusing on metabolic syndrome and diabetes prevention. Retrofit employs a science-based, technology-enabled approach that combines the expertise of certified wellness professionals with interactive tools to foster healthier relationships with food and physical activity. Founded in 2011 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Retrofit was previously known as Strong Suit Wellness LLC and is currently a subsidiary of Livongo Health, Inc. The company's mission is to empower individuals to overcome barriers to healthy living through informed and conscious lifestyle choices.
UICO
Series C in 2013
UICO, LLC specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced touchscreens and touch surfaces suitable for various sectors, including agriculture, automotive, medical, and military applications. The company offers innovative solutions such as duraTOUCH, which includes a range of touchscreen sizes and shapes for diverse devices, and duraTOUCH Surface, a flexible, wrap-able option ideal for wearables and smart appliances. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with operations in Elmhurst, Illinois, UICO's technology is designed to perform reliably in harsh conditions, such as extreme temperatures and adverse weather. Their touchscreens are engineered to ensure functionality even when faced with challenges like dirt, moisture, and physical obstructions, making them popular among leading brands for use in millions of devices worldwide. UICO's mission is to enhance user experiences across various applications by overcoming key challenges related to capacitive touch technology.
YCharts
Series B in 2013
YCharts, Inc. is a financial analytics company that offers a cloud-based investment research platform designed for investment professionals, including portfolio managers, wealth advisors, and asset managers. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, YCharts provides a range of tools such as fundamental equity data, financial alerts, stock screens, and advanced visualization features. Its platform enables users to compare financial data across companies, conduct benchmarking, and perform time series analysis. YCharts aims to simplify complex financial topics, enhancing client engagement and decision-making through easily interpretable visuals. The company's services are tailored for a variety of sectors, including wealth management, equity research, and corporate finance, allowing professionals to access institutional-quality data and analytics to support their investment strategies.
Supply Vision
Series A in 2013
Supply Vision, Inc. is a logistics technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in cloud-based solutions for the supply chain industry in North America. Founded in 2010, the company offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including a transportation management system (TMS) and a warehouse management system (WMS). The TMS facilitates multimodal shipping, provides detailed cost breakdowns, and generates management reports while integrating with various industry partners for enhanced functionalities. The WMS automates warehouse operations, enabling efficient inventory management and timely invoicing. Additionally, Supply Vision provides a customer portal that allows shippers to monitor their supply chain, create shipments, and generate reports. The company's integration solutions support real-time communication with vendors and customers, enhancing operational efficiency. Supply Vision serves a diverse clientele, including third-party logistics providers, freight forwarders, shippers, carriers, and truck brokers, making it a key player in the logistics technology sector.
Kenna Security
Series A in 2012
Kenna Security, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in vulnerability management and risk intelligence solutions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Chicago, Kenna offers a platform that helps organizations prioritize vulnerabilities, assess risks, and automate their analysis. This platform leverages Cyber Risk Context Technology to measure and predict cyber risks, enabling security teams to focus on the most critical issues. Kenna serves a diverse range of sectors, including media, healthcare, telecommunications, financial services, and transportation, both in the United States and internationally. With a customer base that includes many Fortune 100 companies, Kenna's solutions facilitate cross-functional collaboration to proactively address cyber threats and enhance overall security efficacy.
Retrofit
Series A in 2012
Retrofit, Inc. specializes in personalized weight management and disease prevention solutions aimed at improving individual health and workplace wellness. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including coaching, self-monitoring devices, interactive classes, and an online community, focusing on metabolic syndrome and diabetes prevention. Retrofit employs a science-based, technology-enabled approach that combines the expertise of certified wellness professionals with interactive tools to foster healthier relationships with food and physical activity. Founded in 2011 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Retrofit was previously known as Strong Suit Wellness LLC and is currently a subsidiary of Livongo Health, Inc. The company's mission is to empower individuals to overcome barriers to healthy living through informed and conscious lifestyle choices.
Moxie Jean
Seed Round in 2012
Moxie Jean is an online platform that facilitates the buying and selling of children's clothing, offering a range of items such as onesies, sleepers, play clothes, dressy outfits, and accessories. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Arlington Heights, Illinois, Moxie Jean aims to help parents manage the costs associated with their children's rapid growth by providing a convenient way to trade in gently used clothing. Customers can request a Moxie Jean Mailer Bag to collect outgrown items, which can then be sent back for credit towards future purchases. This service supports busy families in maintaining a wardrobe of high-quality, like-new clothes without the financial burden typically associated with constantly updating children's apparel.
UICO
Series B in 2012
UICO, LLC specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced touchscreens and touch surfaces suitable for various sectors, including agriculture, automotive, medical, and military applications. The company offers innovative solutions such as duraTOUCH, which includes a range of touchscreen sizes and shapes for diverse devices, and duraTOUCH Surface, a flexible, wrap-able option ideal for wearables and smart appliances. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with operations in Elmhurst, Illinois, UICO's technology is designed to perform reliably in harsh conditions, such as extreme temperatures and adverse weather. Their touchscreens are engineered to ensure functionality even when faced with challenges like dirt, moisture, and physical obstructions, making them popular among leading brands for use in millions of devices worldwide. UICO's mission is to enhance user experiences across various applications by overcoming key challenges related to capacitive touch technology.
Power2Switch
Seed Round in 2011
Power2Switch is a free online resource that helps residents and businesses lower their electric bills by enabling customers to search, switch, and save on electricity supply prices from multiple energy suppliers and also gain access to renewable energy. The site is currently operational in Illinois and Texas, and is launching in other deregulated states in the coming months. Power2Switch technology makes the switching process seamless for the consumer (cutting process time from weeks to hours), automated for the supplier (contract completion is easier online), and provides analytics to increase supplier efficiency in pricing.
YCharts
Series B in 2011
YCharts, Inc. is a financial analytics company that offers a cloud-based investment research platform designed for investment professionals, including portfolio managers, wealth advisors, and asset managers. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, YCharts provides a range of tools such as fundamental equity data, financial alerts, stock screens, and advanced visualization features. Its platform enables users to compare financial data across companies, conduct benchmarking, and perform time series analysis. YCharts aims to simplify complex financial topics, enhancing client engagement and decision-making through easily interpretable visuals. The company's services are tailored for a variety of sectors, including wealth management, equity research, and corporate finance, allowing professionals to access institutional-quality data and analytics to support their investment strategies.
YCharts
Series A in 2010
YCharts, Inc. is a financial analytics company that offers a cloud-based investment research platform designed for investment professionals, including portfolio managers, wealth advisors, and asset managers. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, YCharts provides a range of tools such as fundamental equity data, financial alerts, stock screens, and advanced visualization features. Its platform enables users to compare financial data across companies, conduct benchmarking, and perform time series analysis. YCharts aims to simplify complex financial topics, enhancing client engagement and decision-making through easily interpretable visuals. The company's services are tailored for a variety of sectors, including wealth management, equity research, and corporate finance, allowing professionals to access institutional-quality data and analytics to support their investment strategies.
UICO
Series A in 2009
UICO, LLC specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced touchscreens and touch surfaces suitable for various sectors, including agriculture, automotive, medical, and military applications. The company offers innovative solutions such as duraTOUCH, which includes a range of touchscreen sizes and shapes for diverse devices, and duraTOUCH Surface, a flexible, wrap-able option ideal for wearables and smart appliances. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with operations in Elmhurst, Illinois, UICO's technology is designed to perform reliably in harsh conditions, such as extreme temperatures and adverse weather. Their touchscreens are engineered to ensure functionality even when faced with challenges like dirt, moisture, and physical obstructions, making them popular among leading brands for use in millions of devices worldwide. UICO's mission is to enhance user experiences across various applications by overcoming key challenges related to capacitive touch technology.
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