Accel is a venture capital firm founded in 1983 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in San Francisco, London, and Bangalore. The firm specializes in early and growth-stage investments, focusing on sectors such as cloud computing, software as a service (SaaS), consumer products, enterprise solutions, information technology, healthcare, fintech, security, media, and business services. Accel is dedicated to supporting a global community of entrepreneurs, identifying and backing those with the potential to drive the growth of next-generation industries. The firm's portfolio includes notable companies like Atlassian, Dropbox, and Facebook, showcasing its commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the technology landscape.
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Pratik Agarwal
Principal
Radhika Ananth
Vice President and Investor
Casey Aylward
Partner
Mahendran Balachandran
Partner, India
Julien Bek
Principal
Luca Bocchio
Partner
Andrei Brasoveanu
Partner
Katie Brown
Investor
Abhinav Chaturvedi
Partner
Ethan Choi
Partner
Miles Clements
Partner
Adrian Colyer
Venture Partner
Kevin Comolli
Partner
Anand Daniel
Partner
Ben Dooley
CFO
Peter Doyle
Investor
Sameer Gandhi
Partner
Martin Gibson
Technology Investor
Graham Hutson
Investor
Sara Ittelson
Partner
Dinesh Katiyar
Partner
Shekhar Kirani
Partner, India
Richard Kotite
Vice President
Gagan Kumar
General Partner
Daniel Levine
Partner
Ping Li
Partner
John Locke
Partner
Zhenya Loginov
Partner
Arun Mathew
Partner
Jonathan Mendelson
Investor
Subrata Mitra
Founder
Gonzalo Mocorrea
Investor
Vasant Natarajan
Partner
Vas Natarajan
Partner
Harry Nelis
Partner
Nate Niparko
Partner
Rachit Parekh
Investor
Vijaysai Patnaik
Associate
Prashanth Prakash
Co-Founder and Partner, India
Varun Purandare
Principal and Investor
Ben Quazzo
Investor, Venture and Growth
Rafael Quintanilla Loeillet
Early-Stage Investor
Tim Rawlinson
Investor - Growth
Tracy Sedlock
Chief Operating Partner
Manasi Shah
Vice President and Investment Team Member
Sarthak Singh
Investor
Ryan Sweeney
General Partner
Charles Tananbaum
Investor
Humza Tariq
Investor
Jonathan Turner
Partner
Cecilia Wang
Vice President and Investor
Matt Weigand
Partner
Eric Wolford
Venture Partner
Ivan Zhou
Partner
Richard Wong
Partner
Bruce Golden
Partner
Steve Loughlin
Partner
Barath Shankar Subramanian
Senior Analyst
David Waltcher
Investor
Past deals in SaaS
Aura
Series G in 2025
Aura is an information technology company dedicated to creating a safer internet for everyone. People are doing more online than ever, but as our lives get more connected, it's hard to know what’s safe. Aura believes people should be able to live their digital lives with peace of mind. Its mission is to create a safer internet by making comprehensive digital security simple to understand and easy to use so everyone can stay safe online.
Tines
Series C in 2025
Tines Security Services Ltd. is a company that specializes in developing a cyber security automation platform designed for security teams. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Tines offers a no-code workflow automation solution that allows users to build, run, and monitor workflows with ease. The platform includes a Story Library featuring pre-built templates and customizable workflows, enabling users to connect their existing technology stack without needing additional integrations or custom code. Tines provides both cloud-based and on-premise options, along with tools for API auto-completion, crowd-sourced responses, and streamlined remediation services. Additionally, the company offers a free Community Edition, allowing users to explore its features and capabilities.
Vercel
Series E in 2024
Vercel Inc. is a cloud platform company that specializes in on-demand deployment and hosting services for frontend applications. Established in 2015 and based in Walnut, California, Vercel provides solutions for developing, previewing, and shipping Jamstack sites, enhancing the deployment process for developers. The platform integrates with popular version control systems, such as GitHub, Bitbucket, and GitLab, allowing for automatic project deployment from pull requests and merge requests. Vercel's infrastructure supports the hosting of static websites and serverless functions, optimizing performance through a content delivery network. Formerly known as ZEIT, Inc., the company rebranded to Vercel in April 2020, reflecting its focus on streamlining the development and deployment experience for frontend teams.
Swypex
Seed Round in 2024
Swypex specializes in developing spend management software aimed at enhancing the efficiency of financial operations for businesses. The platform offers features such as real-time expense tracking, streamlined invoice management, and secure payment transfers. Additionally, it provides corporate credit cards and cash management solutions, allowing organizations to gain better insight and control over their financial health. By facilitating easier payment processes and improving visibility into spending, Swypex enables businesses to manage their finances intelligently and effectively.
Tines
Series B in 2024
Tines Security Services Ltd. is a company that specializes in developing a cyber security automation platform designed for security teams. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Tines offers a no-code workflow automation solution that allows users to build, run, and monitor workflows with ease. The platform includes a Story Library featuring pre-built templates and customizable workflows, enabling users to connect their existing technology stack without needing additional integrations or custom code. Tines provides both cloud-based and on-premise options, along with tools for API auto-completion, crowd-sourced responses, and streamlined remediation services. Additionally, the company offers a free Community Edition, allowing users to explore its features and capabilities.
XFactor
Series A in 2024
XFactor is a developer of a corporate decision platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance planning and strategy for businesses. The platform integrates trillions of data points by merging historical and real-time key indicators from internal and external sources within relevant markets. This capability enables organizations to continuously analyze and monitor sales performance in real-time, fostering informed decision-making and strategic insights.
Nanonets
Series B in 2024
Nanonets is an AI-driven company specializing in automating document processing and data extraction workflows. By utilizing advanced Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and deep learning models, Nanonets assists businesses in managing document-intensive processes such as accounts payable, order processing, and insurance underwriting. The platform effectively processes unstructured documents—such as invoices, receipts, and contracts—transforming them into structured data. Nanonets integrates seamlessly with existing systems through APIs, significantly reducing manual effort by up to 90% while delivering high accuracy and efficiency. The solution not only enhances productivity but also offers substantial cost savings, making it a valuable tool for organizations looking to streamline their operations without the need for complex database management.
Rasa
Series C in 2024
Rasa is the leader in generative conversational AI, empowering enterprises to optimize customer service processes and reduce costs by enabling next-level AI assistant development and operation at scale. Combining pro-code and no-code options, our platform allows cross-team collaboration for smarter and faster AI assistant building to accelerate time-to-value significantly. Our unique approach transparently leverages an LLM-native dialogue engine that makes Rasa a reliable and innovative partner for enterprises seeking to significantly enhance their customer interactions with seamless conversational experiences. Rasa provides the data privacy, security, and scalability our Fortune 500 enterprise customers need. Rasa is privately held, with funding from PayPal Ventures, StepStone Group, Accel, Andreessen Horowitz, and Basis Set Ventures. www.rasa.com
ASETS
Seed Round in 2023
ASETS develops software for engineers and created the first cloud-based Integrated Design Suite.
Vinculum Group
Series C in 2023
Vinculum is a SaaS omnichannel software company enabling Brands to Sell on multiple marketplaces, Brands and Retailers to go Omni-channel Brands and Retailers to go Direct to consumer ( D to C) Brands to set up marketplaces Brands to scale internationally with an uberized network of brand distributors We work with brands like P & G, Jockey, Fossil, Bata, Harman Electronics, Titan, Skechers, Body Shop, Nykaa, Swiggy, Blue Dart, DHL, LF Logistics, DTDC, Dairy Farm Group and are backed by Accel Partners and Ivycap Ventures.
Synthesia
Series C in 2023
Synthesia Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in an artificial intelligence-driven video production platform. Founded in 2017, the company offers a service that transforms text into professional-quality videos featuring customizable avatars and voiceovers in over 140 languages. Its innovative video synthesis technology allows users to create high-end videos for various applications, including personalized advertising, corporate communications, e-learning, and marketing. By synchronizing lip movements with new dialogue tracks, the platform facilitates the translation of video content into different languages, thereby enhancing distribution channels. Users can quickly create, edit, and share studio-quality videos directly in their browser, utilizing fully cloneable AI video templates to streamline production and meet diverse content needs.
Stacklok
Series A in 2023
Stacklok develops software supply chain security solutions that focus on enhancing the security of open-source software for enterprises. The company provides a platform that offers end-to-end visibility into the software supply chain, allowing organizations to better secure their applications and tools. By making the benefits of open-source technology more accessible, Stacklok aims to empower developers to create software that is not only innovative but also secure.
Akto
Seed Round in 2023
Akto is a platform focused on securing application programming interfaces (APIs) by enabling businesses to discover, test, and protect both managed and unmanaged APIs from potential threats. The platform provides tools to identify vulnerabilities, detect misconfigurations, and automate security testing, ensuring real-time protection against malicious activities. By addressing weaknesses in business logic and assisting in the proactive management of API security, Akto helps organizations safeguard their digital assets and maintain robust security protocols.
Spendflo
Series A in 2023
Spendflo is a SaaS procurement and renewal solution that assists businesses in managing their software-as-a-service tools efficiently. The platform streamlines the processes of requesting, approving, and onboarding SaaS subscriptions, allowing companies to save time and reduce costs. Spendflo's experienced team works closely with clients to understand their specific needs and leverage industry pricing benchmarks to secure favorable deals. By centralizing purchase requests, approvals, and contracts, the platform not only simplifies the procurement process but also helps companies maintain better control over their SaaS expenditures. Overall, Spendflo enhances the efficiency of SaaS management, ensuring businesses can optimize their software investments effectively.
Beam
Seed Round in 2023
Beam is a financial software company that streamlines the invoicing and bill payment processes for contractors in the construction industry. By providing advanced tools that automatically sync with accounting software, Beam offers real-time visibility into financials, eliminating the need for custom reports and spreadsheets. The company aims to enhance the efficiency of housing and infrastructure development by enabling contractors to manage their financial transactions quickly and accurately, thereby reducing the reliance on traditional paperwork and manual data entry.
Popup
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Popup is a no-code, end-to-end commerce platform that is reinventing the online store. Unlike Shopify, BigCommerce and others which are based on an online store blueprint that has not changed since the early 2000s, we've reinvented the online store to empower merchants to design, control, and analyze the entire customer journey. Our modular architecture removes the need for hacky workarounds and costly apps. We simply enable merchants to do whatever they can imagine, in minutes, without any code. Popup's commerce platform is designed for small to large-sized businesses. Popup was founded in 2022 by ex-Shopify employees and is a 100% remote company.
Akto
Seed Round in 2022
Akto is a platform focused on securing application programming interfaces (APIs) by enabling businesses to discover, test, and protect both managed and unmanaged APIs from potential threats. The platform provides tools to identify vulnerabilities, detect misconfigurations, and automate security testing, ensuring real-time protection against malicious activities. By addressing weaknesses in business logic and assisting in the proactive management of API security, Akto helps organizations safeguard their digital assets and maintain robust security protocols.
YouShd
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Youshd is the first programmatic influencer marketing solution that helps brands and retailers automates and democratizes the overall influencer marketing process.
Mason
Seed Round in 2022
Mason is a no-code, headless content toolkit that streamlines the creation, editing, and organization of graphic designs for eCommerce storefronts. By leveraging AI and an API-based infrastructure, Mason enables brands to efficiently produce personalized content, such as videos, GIFs, and high-quality product images. This capability allows brand content teams to maintain a consistent and engaging shopping experience across diverse channels, including webstores, apps, and social media platforms. Mason's platform is designed to facilitate scalable creative production, allowing clients to concentrate on developing original ideas and effectively bringing them to market.
UpSmith
Pre Seed Round in 2022
UpSmith is a company focused on improving lives by providing access to training in practical skills and supporting long-lasting careers. It develops a vertical software-as-a-service platform tailored for skilled trades businesses, aimed at enhancing workforce productivity. UpSmith's technology includes gamification products that incentivize value-creating behaviors among frontline workers, ultimately helping clients to increase revenue, boost output, and reduce costs. By combining innovative technology with a commitment to workforce development, UpSmith strives to empower skilled workers and facilitate the growth of trades businesses.
Fincome
Seed Round in 2022
Fincome is a business that specializes in providing a comprehensive analytics management platform tailored for companies with a recurring revenue model, such as software-as-a-service (SaaS) publishers. The platform offers a 360-degree and real-time view of key financial metrics, including income and cash flow, by integrating with various invoicing tools each month. This capability allows businesses to automatically aggregate data from their existing systems, delivering valuable insights through real-time key performance indicators (KPIs) and forecasts. By employing a cross-functional approach, Fincome empowers digital business leaders to enhance their growth strategies and maintain long-term sustainability in a competitive environment.
Stairwell
Series B in 2022
Stairwell, Inc., founded in 2019 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, specializes in cybersecurity solutions through its Software as a Service (SaaS) platform. The company focuses on Automated Threat Detection and Response, providing tools that enable security teams to identify and address potential threats efficiently. By treating all files as suspicious and preserving them as evidence, Stairwell accelerates threat analysis, allowing organizations to quickly assess their security status in response to emerging threats. Its technology incorporates artificial intelligence and machine learning to deliver automated reports that indicate whether an organization has been compromised and, if so, outlines the details of the incident. This innovative approach enhances the capabilities of security personnel, streamlining the processes of threat evaluation and response. Stairwell has garnered recognition for its innovative contributions to the cybersecurity landscape, supported by prominent investors and partners.
Tines
Series B in 2022
Tines Security Services Ltd. is a company that specializes in developing a cyber security automation platform designed for security teams. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Tines offers a no-code workflow automation solution that allows users to build, run, and monitor workflows with ease. The platform includes a Story Library featuring pre-built templates and customizable workflows, enabling users to connect their existing technology stack without needing additional integrations or custom code. Tines provides both cloud-based and on-premise options, along with tools for API auto-completion, crowd-sourced responses, and streamlined remediation services. Additionally, the company offers a free Community Edition, allowing users to explore its features and capabilities.
Knoetic
Series B in 2022
Knoetic is an innovative online platform designed specifically for Chief People Officers, combining a social network and a SaaS analytics tool to provide comprehensive workforce insights. The startup has gained traction with its unique "Insight Engine," which integrates an exclusive community of over 1,000 CPOs, known as CPOHQ, directly into its analytics software. This integration allows CPOs to access both quantitative and qualitative data, enhancing their ability to make informed decisions regarding employee retention, compensation, and hiring. Knoetic's user base includes top technology companies such as Lyft, Squarespace, and Dollar Shave Club, reflecting its appeal within the industry. By facilitating discussions on pressing challenges like remote work transitions and scaling during hypergrowth, Knoetic supports CPOs in building impactful presentations and addressing complex workforce issues. The company recently secured $18 million in Series A funding, indicating strong investor confidence in its mission to empower human resource leaders with data-driven insights.
DhiWise
Series A in 2022
DhiWise is a developer of a visual programming platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency of software development. Its suite of AI-powered solutions facilitates collaboration among teams, streamlining the entire process from initial client requirements to code generation. By addressing common challenges such as resource allocation, poor documentation, and miscommunication, DhiWise significantly reduces the time to market for applications. The platform supports both native and hybrid app development, providing features like integrated development environment plugin version control and reverse code syncing. This comprehensive ecosystem empowers developers to produce clean, scalable, and customizable applications more effectively. DhiWise is supported by notable investors, highlighting its potential in transforming software development practices.
ModernLoop
Series A in 2022
ModernLoop is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in an interview scheduling platform aimed at enhancing the recruitment process. The platform assists recruiting teams by automating the coordination of interviews, effectively managing meeting conflicts, and providing day-of reminders. By offering tools to streamline operations and improve productivity, ModernLoop enhances the overall candidate experience while allowing organizations to scale their hiring efforts efficiently.
Detect Technologies
Series B in 2022
Detect Technologies is an enterprise focused on enhancing industrial productivity through innovative AI and SaaS solutions. Founded in 2016 by Daniel Raj David in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, the company leverages proprietary technologies and deep industry knowledge to improve operational efficiency. Its offerings include real-time intelligent monitoring and predictive maintenance, which help reduce equipment failures and extend asset lifespan. Additionally, Detect Technologies provides end-to-end project management tools that streamline shutdowns, turnarounds, and daily operations, enabling process industries to optimize their workflows and comply with international safety standards. Through these advancements, Detect aims to simplify decision-making and drive innovation across various industrial functions.
Appsmith
Series B in 2022
Appsmith is a developer of an open-source low-code application platform established in mid-2019. The platform enables developers to efficiently build, deploy, and manage custom internal applications, particularly focusing on CRUD functionalities. With over 5 million downloads and usage among more than 1,000 enterprises across over 100 countries, Appsmith aims to simplify the development of internal tools by streamlining operations, automating processes, and facilitating the integration of various applications and data. Additionally, the platform enhances legacy applications by allowing developers to incorporate new features, all while maintaining enterprise-grade security and governance.
Personio
Series E in 2022
Personio GmbH is a provider of HR management and recruiting software tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises with 10 to 2,000 employees. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, Personio aims to enhance the efficiency of HR processes, allowing organizations to concentrate on their workforce. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of features, including digital employee files, applicant tracking, attendance and absence management, payroll, and performance management. By streamlining these essential HR functions, Personio enables clients to simplify and digitalize their human resource operations effectively.
Makelog
Seed Round in 2022
Makelog makes it easy to create, centralize, and share product updates with your customers and internal teams.
Spendflo
Seed Round in 2022
Spendflo is a SaaS procurement and renewal solution that assists businesses in managing their software-as-a-service tools efficiently. The platform streamlines the processes of requesting, approving, and onboarding SaaS subscriptions, allowing companies to save time and reduce costs. Spendflo's experienced team works closely with clients to understand their specific needs and leverage industry pricing benchmarks to secure favorable deals. By centralizing purchase requests, approvals, and contracts, the platform not only simplifies the procurement process but also helps companies maintain better control over their SaaS expenditures. Overall, Spendflo enhances the efficiency of SaaS management, ensuring businesses can optimize their software investments effectively.
Vivun
Series C in 2022
Vivun Inc. is a company based in Oakland, California, that specializes in presales pipeline management through its innovative platform. Established in 2018, Vivun provides tools designed to enhance technical sales processes, including opportunity management, competitive intelligence, and battle cards. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing customer relationship management systems, allowing organizations to improve forecast accuracy and identify new revenue opportunities. Notably, Vivun offers the world’s first AI Sales Engineer, which helps businesses scale technical expertise and optimize their operations. Prominent clients such as ADP, Coupa, and Docusign utilize Vivun's solutions to accelerate deal closures while reducing sales costs.
Versai
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Versai is a tech-based business solution provider. They offer a video collaboration tool that connects the e-commerce capabilities of talent marketplaces with tech-enabled productivity features in a single, vertically integrated platform. Their system allows creators to manage clients and host experiences.
Tailscale
Series B in 2022
Tailscale Inc. is a Toronto-based company that develops corporate virtual private network (VPN) software designed to enhance network security for teams of various sizes. Founded in 2019, Tailscale utilizes WireGuard technology to simplify the creation and management of private networks. By integrating with existing identity providers like GSuite and Office365, Tailscale allows authorized devices to connect in a peer-to-peer mesh, which reduces setup complexity and minimizes latency. This approach not only improves the reliability of connections among servers, computers, and cloud instances but also eliminates the need for upfront costs and extensive configuration. Tailscale serves a diverse clientele, including hobbyists, network administrators, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, and startups, aiming to streamline the operational challenges associated with network security.
Hubble
Seed Round in 2022
Hubble is a software-as-a-service platform focused on enhancing digital transformation and operational efficiency through asset intelligence technology. The platform offers real-time, precise, and actionable data regarding technology assets, enabling organizations to achieve greater security, compliance, and operational rigor. With features such as agentless architecture and limitless customization, Hubble provides end-to-end visibility across the entire technology landscape. This allows enterprise teams to gain meaningful insights that enhance security and drive business performance. By addressing the challenges of technology asset visibility, Hubble supports organizations in laying a solid foundation for their digital transformation efforts.
Ascend.io
Series B in 2022
Ascend.io, based in Palo Alto, California, offers an advanced platform designed to streamline big data analytics and engineering workflows. The platform integrates essential capabilities such as data ingestion, transformation, delivery, orchestration, and observability into a unified solution, enabling data teams to operate significantly faster. By leveraging declarative configurations and automation, Ascend.io manages cloud infrastructure, optimizes data pipelines, and reduces maintenance throughout the data lifecycle. This innovative approach supports business managers in initiating projects and making informed decisions by simplifying connections to various applications. Recognized as a 2021 Gartner Cool Vendor, Ascend.io is supported by prominent venture capital firms and notable advisors in the tech industry.
Aavenir
Series A in 2022
Aavenir Software Pvt. Ltd specializes in developing Software-as-a-Service solutions for source-to-pay processes. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Ahmedabad, India, with an office in San Francisco, California, Aavenir utilizes machine learning and natural language processing technologies to enhance procurement efficiency. Its platform automates invoice processing by extracting vital information such as invoice numbers and payment terms, while validating data against purchase orders and contract details to ensure accuracy. Aavenir's solutions aim to streamline procurement and contract lifecycle management, offering clients actionable insights based on historical data to optimize their processes.
100ms
Series A in 2022
100ms is a live-video infrastructure platform that specializes in integrating video and audio conferencing capabilities into applications. The company offers low-code software development kits (SDKs) that enable developers to create virtual events, audio rooms, and classrooms with minimal coding effort. This functionality allows for seamless one-on-one video calls and live streaming, all manageable through a single API call. As the demand for virtual interactions continues to grow, 100ms focuses on delivering high-quality video experiences while ensuring rapid integration times, addressing the needs of a remote-first world. The platform's commitment to ease of use and adaptability across various network and device conditions positions it as a key player in enhancing real-life interactions in digital environments.
Tenderly
Series B in 2022
Tenderly is a development platform that facilitates the creation, testing, monitoring, and operation of smart contracts, particularly for Web3 developers working on the Ethereum blockchain. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools for real-time monitoring, alerting, debugging, and simulating smart contracts, enabling teams to effectively manage and evaluate the contracts that underpin decentralized applications. By integrating engineering techniques with emerging technologies, Tenderly aims to support the development of innovative blockchain products and provide essential infrastructure for the growing decentralized ecosystem.
Facilio
Series B in 2022
Facilio Inc. is a software company that specializes in facilities and energy management solutions. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with additional offices in Chennai, India, Facilio offers a unified cloud platform designed to enhance operational efficiency for buildings. Its IoT and AI-driven platform enables real estate owners to aggregate building data, optimize performance, and streamline portfolio operations from a single interface. Serving clients in various sectors, including commercial offices, healthcare, higher education, and retail, Facilio manages a total of 25,000 buildings across regions such as North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and Asia Pacific. Notable clients include major real estate brands like ICD Brookefield and BritishLand UK, who utilize Facilio's solutions to lower operational costs, increase asset values, and improve energy efficiency.
RetainIQ
Seed Round in 2022
RetainIQ is an e-commerce marketing company founded in 2021 and headquartered in Wilmington, DE, that specializes in helping global brands enhance their online sales. The company offers a platform that allows businesses to segment their customer base and deliver personalized messages powered by artificial intelligence. This capability enables brands to create tailored experiences for their customers at scale, ultimately aiming to improve customer conversion and retention rates. Through its innovative approach, RetainIQ empowers businesses to effectively engage with their audience and drive sales growth.
Rubycontech
Series B in 2022
Rubycontech is a software company that develops workflow consulting, sales, and training support platforms.
Stonly
Series A in 2022
Stonly is a developer of customer success tools that facilitate issue resolution and enhance user experience. The company's platform provides interactive, step-by-step guides, decision trees, and knowledge bases designed to support both agents and customers. By offering scripted guides that include multiple questions, Stonly makes the customer assistance process more approachable. Its tools can be embedded on various pages or blogs, allowing businesses to create and publish self-service tutorials and troubleshooting content. This approach empowers thousands of companies to effectively support millions of customers by delivering assistance in a timely and accessible manner.
Scratchpad
Series B in 2022
Scratchpad, Inc. is a Sacramento-based company that develops a workspace application designed specifically for sales professionals. Founded in 2019 by Pouyan Salehi and Cyrus Karbassiyoon, Scratchpad allows users to manage their Salesforce accounts efficiently by integrating tools for note-taking, task management, and workflow processing. The application can be utilized as a Google Chrome plugin or a web platform, providing sales teams with a centralized interface to organize notes, track deals, and access customer context, including emails and calendar events. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance productivity and streamline sales performance. Scratchpad is supported by notable investors, including Accel, Craft Ventures, Sound Ventures, and Shrug Capital.
Dovetail
Series A in 2022
Dovetail Research Pty. Ltd. is a company based in Surry Hills, Australia, that offers a cloud-based platform designed for user research and customer feedback. Established in 2016, Dovetail's software enables teams to analyze, organize, collaborate, and store research data and insights efficiently. The platform allows researchers, analysts, designers, and product managers to consolidate user research materials, including notes, transcripts, images, videos, and audio recordings, into a single location. By facilitating the analysis of qualitative data, Dovetail helps users identify patterns and insights derived from various research methods such as interviews and usability testing. This collaborative environment allows organizations to share findings and work together in real-time, enhancing the overall effectiveness of their research efforts. Dovetail serves a global customer base, providing essential tools for effective decision-making based on user feedback.
Clockwise
Series C in 2022
Clockwise Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software for time management. Its flagship product, Clockwise, serves as a smart calendar assistant that connects to users' work calendars at the system level. The software learns individual preferences, such as typical working hours, time zones, and meeting tolerances, to create a more efficient scheduling experience. By analyzing schedules and work habits, Clockwise automatically coordinates meetings and identifies optimal times for focused work, ultimately enhancing productivity and reducing the stress associated with manual calendar management. Founded in 2016, the company aims to bring flexibility to modern workdays, enabling teams to balance collaborative efforts with personal focus time, thereby promoting well-being and preventing burnout.
WegoPro
Seed Round in 2022
WegoPro offers a streamlined platform designed to simplify business travel and expense management for companies. The platform enables effective management of business trips by automating the expense reporting process and providing valuable insights to business owners. Utilizing artificial intelligence, WegoPro enhances the booking experience for business travel, allowing organizations to handle all aspects of their travel arrangements, expenses, and analytics within a single, cohesive system. This comprehensive approach helps businesses optimize their travel operations and gain better visibility into their spending.
Jelled
Seed Round in 2022
Jelled is a collaboration platform that facilitates the development and execution of company strategy by providing tools for executives, managers, and employees. It enables executives to define strategic initiatives, while allowing managers to effectively organize personnel and projects. The platform also empowers all employees to contribute to the organization's success. Jelled's solution includes features for creating and managing strategic plans, monitoring progress, and identifying potential risks, thereby enhancing transparency and risk management within the organization. Through its comprehensive approach, Jelled aims to bring cohesion and alignment across various teams and initiatives.
Cogsy
Seed Round in 2021
Cogsy is an Austin-based startup that offers inventory optimization technology specifically designed for direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands. The platform aims to streamline operations by eliminating the need for manual spreadsheets and guesswork in inventory management. It automatically forecasts sales and predicts optimal stock levels, ensuring that brands maintain the right inventory on hand at all times. By keeping inventory updated in real-time and generating recommended purchase orders, Cogsy enables e-commerce businesses to enhance cash flow and operational efficiency. Additionally, Cogsy provides tools for building custom websites, allowing users to create a tailored online presence easily. Users can utilize simple design tools or request assistance from the support team, while advanced features include a transparent platform for developers to write their own code and create additional functionality for their sites. This comprehensive approach positions Cogsy as a valuable partner for brands looking to optimize their inventory management and online presence.
Nansen
Series B in 2021
Nansen Limited, founded in 2019 and based in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, develops a software as a service blockchain analytics tool. This platform enhances on-chain data by incorporating millions of wallet labels, providing crypto investors with valuable insights. Users leverage Nansen to identify investment opportunities, conduct due diligence, and monitor their portfolios through real-time dashboards and alerts. The company's focus on combining on-chain data with comprehensive analytics positions it as a vital resource in the cryptocurrency market.
Taxdoo
Series B in 2021
Taxdoo GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Hamburg, Germany, offers an automated platform designed to facilitate international value added tax (VAT) compliance for online retailers. The platform integrates data from various sources, including marketplaces, online shops, and enterprise resource planning systems, ensuring adherence to international VAT regulations. It supports tax document submissions, expert advice, delivery threshold monitoring, and retroactive transaction processing. By automating transaction-level data ingestion, tax calculations, and filings, Taxdoo enables clients to streamline financial accounting and collaborate effectively with their tax advisors, thereby alleviating the complexities associated with VAT compliance and other regulatory requirements.
Ermetic - a Tenable company
Series B in 2021
Tenable is a cloud-native application protection platform company that helps prevent breaches by analyzing permissions, configurations, and behavior across the full stack of identities. The company's CNAPP delivers in-depth contextual analysis in simple terms and reveals toxic combinations, such as privileged access to publicly exposed, vulnerable workloads.
ThreeFlow
Series B in 2021
ThreeFlow is a company that has developed a cloud-based Benefits Placement System to streamline the employee benefits insurance distribution process. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, ThreeFlow serves both insurance brokers and carriers by providing a shared platform that enhances collaboration across the placement process. The software enables brokers to offer employers comprehensive details for informed benefits selections while facilitating improved communication and efficiency. By leveraging advanced predictive analytics and machine learning, ThreeFlow simplifies the request for proposal (RFP) process, enhancing quality, transparency, and reliability. This allows brokers and carriers to operate more effectively, ultimately benefiting the employers and employees they serve.
Aura
Series F in 2021
Aura is an information technology company dedicated to creating a safer internet for everyone. People are doing more online than ever, but as our lives get more connected, it's hard to know what’s safe. Aura believes people should be able to live their digital lives with peace of mind. Its mission is to create a safer internet by making comprehensive digital security simple to understand and easy to use so everyone can stay safe online.
Pismo
Series B in 2021
Pismo is a technology company that offers a comprehensive processing platform for banking, payments, and financial market infrastructure. Its cloud-based solution is designed to positively impact lives globally by providing a range of features such as customer relationship management, billing, acquiring network management, client acquisition, and credit analysis. The company's data centers enable build-to-order services, enhancing customization and personalization options for enterprise, cloud computing, and service provider clients. Pismo's patented architecture and scalable design contribute to a low cost of ownership and rapid speed to market, helping clients optimize their financial offerings effectively.
Personio
Series E in 2021
Personio GmbH is a provider of HR management and recruiting software tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises with 10 to 2,000 employees. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, Personio aims to enhance the efficiency of HR processes, allowing organizations to concentrate on their workforce. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of features, including digital employee files, applicant tracking, attendance and absence management, payroll, and performance management. By streamlining these essential HR functions, Personio enables clients to simplify and digitalize their human resource operations effectively.
Wizard
Series A in 2021
Wizard is a New York-based commerce technology startup founded in 2021 that focuses on transforming e-commerce through conversational artificial intelligence (AI). The company develops software solutions that enable brands to sell and market their products directly via text messaging. This innovative approach allows clients to engage customers more effectively, resulting in higher conversion rates compared to traditional e-commerce methods.
Appsmith
Series A in 2021
Appsmith is a developer of an open-source low-code application platform established in mid-2019. The platform enables developers to efficiently build, deploy, and manage custom internal applications, particularly focusing on CRUD functionalities. With over 5 million downloads and usage among more than 1,000 enterprises across over 100 countries, Appsmith aims to simplify the development of internal tools by streamlining operations, automating processes, and facilitating the integration of various applications and data. Additionally, the platform enhances legacy applications by allowing developers to incorporate new features, all while maintaining enterprise-grade security and governance.
Akridata
Series A in 2021
Akridata Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Los Altos, California, specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven data architecture and operations platforms. The company's technology focuses on streamlining the transport and storage of raw AI data, addressing the challenges associated with high volumes of data generated during AI processing in the cloud. Akridata's innovative solutions enhance visual inspection processes for manufacturers, facilitating automation and improving quality control in industrial and medical device manufacturing. By employing advanced computer vision technology, Akridata enables faster and more accurate defect detection, helping businesses transition from manual inspections to intelligent automation. This not only increases efficiency but also reduces errors and overall storage costs, ultimately optimizing the training of deep learning models for a variety of applications.
100ms
Seed Round in 2021
100ms is a live-video infrastructure platform that specializes in integrating video and audio conferencing capabilities into applications. The company offers low-code software development kits (SDKs) that enable developers to create virtual events, audio rooms, and classrooms with minimal coding effort. This functionality allows for seamless one-on-one video calls and live streaming, all manageable through a single API call. As the demand for virtual interactions continues to grow, 100ms focuses on delivering high-quality video experiences while ensuring rapid integration times, addressing the needs of a remote-first world. The platform's commitment to ease of use and adaptability across various network and device conditions positions it as a key player in enhancing real-life interactions in digital environments.
Gem
Series C in 2021
Gem is an all-in-one recruiting platform that integrates with LinkedIn, Gmail & Outlook, and your ATS. It enables world-class recruiting teams to find, engage, and nurture top talent. Recruiters use Gem to build lists of people to reach out to, find an email, and automate follow-ups. Gem saves time, doubles response rate, and gives visibility into what’s working. Teams use Gem to collaborate on candidates, discover best practices, and never reach out to the same person twice. Managers unlock visibility into their team’s pipeline because every touchpoint is automatically tracked. And everything syncs to your applicant tracking system with best-in-class data integrity.
Stairwell
Series A in 2021
Stairwell, Inc., founded in 2019 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, specializes in cybersecurity solutions through its Software as a Service (SaaS) platform. The company focuses on Automated Threat Detection and Response, providing tools that enable security teams to identify and address potential threats efficiently. By treating all files as suspicious and preserving them as evidence, Stairwell accelerates threat analysis, allowing organizations to quickly assess their security status in response to emerging threats. Its technology incorporates artificial intelligence and machine learning to deliver automated reports that indicate whether an organization has been compromised and, if so, outlines the details of the incident. This innovative approach enhances the capabilities of security personnel, streamlining the processes of threat evaluation and response. Stairwell has garnered recognition for its innovative contributions to the cybersecurity landscape, supported by prominent investors and partners.
Fin
Series A in 2021
Fin is a technology company that offers a browser plugin to enhance visibility into customer operations teams using various SaaS applications. By leveraging big data, Fin helps organizations analyze workflows, improve agent training, and streamline processes for better customer experiences.
Knoetic
Series A in 2021
Knoetic is an innovative online platform designed specifically for Chief People Officers, combining a social network and a SaaS analytics tool to provide comprehensive workforce insights. The startup has gained traction with its unique "Insight Engine," which integrates an exclusive community of over 1,000 CPOs, known as CPOHQ, directly into its analytics software. This integration allows CPOs to access both quantitative and qualitative data, enhancing their ability to make informed decisions regarding employee retention, compensation, and hiring. Knoetic's user base includes top technology companies such as Lyft, Squarespace, and Dollar Shave Club, reflecting its appeal within the industry. By facilitating discussions on pressing challenges like remote work transitions and scaling during hypergrowth, Knoetic supports CPOs in building impactful presentations and addressing complex workforce issues. The company recently secured $18 million in Series A funding, indicating strong investor confidence in its mission to empower human resource leaders with data-driven insights.
Fashinza
Series A in 2021
Fashinza is a B2B marketplace focused on the fashion industry, offering a comprehensive platform that enhances trend forecasting and sourcing for fashion brands and retailers. By utilizing artificial intelligence, Fashinza analyzes data across various layers and platforms to predict emerging trends and designs. The platform integrates a design tool with a network of 200 cloud-connected factories, enabling users to source products efficiently while maintaining a fully online experience. Additionally, Fashinza provides a manufacturing-as-a-service system that grants users visibility into every step of the procurement process, facilitating faster and more reliable production times within the apparel sector.
Tenderly
Series A in 2021
Tenderly is a development platform that facilitates the creation, testing, monitoring, and operation of smart contracts, particularly for Web3 developers working on the Ethereum blockchain. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools for real-time monitoring, alerting, debugging, and simulating smart contracts, enabling teams to effectively manage and evaluate the contracts that underpin decentralized applications. By integrating engineering techniques with emerging technologies, Tenderly aims to support the development of innovative blockchain products and provide essential infrastructure for the growing decentralized ecosystem.
Netskope
Venture Round in 2021
Netskope, Inc. is a cloud application analytics and policy company that offers a comprehensive software-as-a-service platform aimed at securing data and users across various environments. Its primary offering, Netskope Security Cloud, provides visibility and real-time protection against threats when accessing cloud services, websites, and private applications. The platform employs a unique approach that allows for granular control of cloud application usage, enabling organizations to monitor user activities and secure sensitive information without the need for traditional restrictive measures. Additionally, Netskope operates NewEdge, a global security private cloud network that enhances security without compromising performance. The company also provides a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) to manage cloud application use, along with a cloud-based web security solution designed to prevent malware and detect advanced threats. Serving a range of industries, including finance, healthcare, and retail, Netskope focuses on promoting good digital citizenship while supporting organizations in their digital transformation efforts. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Netskope has data centers across multiple countries to meet global security needs.
Detect Technologies
Series B in 2021
Detect Technologies is an enterprise focused on enhancing industrial productivity through innovative AI and SaaS solutions. Founded in 2016 by Daniel Raj David in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, the company leverages proprietary technologies and deep industry knowledge to improve operational efficiency. Its offerings include real-time intelligent monitoring and predictive maintenance, which help reduce equipment failures and extend asset lifespan. Additionally, Detect Technologies provides end-to-end project management tools that streamline shutdowns, turnarounds, and daily operations, enabling process industries to optimize their workflows and comply with international safety standards. Through these advancements, Detect aims to simplify decision-making and drive innovation across various industrial functions.
Tonkean
Series B in 2021
Tonkean Inc. designs and develops an operating system for business operations, focusing on enhancing the efficiency of operations teams across various sectors, including legal, customer service, finance, IT, human resources, and sales. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, with a research and development office in Tel Aviv, Tonkean offers a no-code process orchestration platform. This platform enables users to automate, monitor, and manage critical business processes without requiring extensive technical knowledge. It provides tools for gathering real-time progress updates, filtering information for actionable insights, and generating daily and weekly email reports for team discussions and analysis. By streamlining operations and ensuring compliance and security, Tonkean helps enterprises improve their operational velocity at scale.
Sense
Series C in 2021
Sense is a smart talent engagement and communication platform built for the staffing industry. It helps reduce turnover, increases re-deployment rates, and gives a real-time 360 view of the pulse of consultants. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
BrowserStack
Series B in 2021
BrowserStack Inc. is a software testing platform that specializes in automated testing for web and mobile applications. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Mumbai and Dublin, the company supports over 25,000 clients, including major enterprises like Microsoft and Twitter. BrowserStack enables users to conduct more than two million tests daily across 15 global data centers, providing access to over 2,000 real mobile devices and browsers through a reliable cloud infrastructure. This service allows development and quality assurance teams to streamline their testing processes, eliminating the need for complex in-house testing setups and facilitating the rapid delivery of high-quality software. The platform also offers responsive design testing across various devices, catering to the needs of modern digital applications.
Time is Ltd.
Seed Round in 2021
Time is Ltd. s.r.o. is a Prague-based company established in 2016 that focuses on enhancing workplace productivity through its analytics and insights platform. The software solution integrates data from various tools, including Office 365, G Suite, and Slack, to provide a comprehensive view of communication flows, calendars, and other business metrics. This platform employs machine learning to uncover insights that highlight effective working patterns and identify inefficiencies within teams. Additionally, Time is Ltd. offers a meeting rating tool that allows users to provide feedback on the value of time spent in meetings. By consolidating diverse data sources into a single dashboard, the company aims to help organizations improve their operational effectiveness and make more informed decisions regarding productivity.
Slintel
Series A in 2021
Slintel captures technographic-powered buying intent and helps companies uncover 3% of active buyers in their target market. It evaluates over 100 billion data points and analyzes factors such as buyer journeys, technology adoption patterns, and other digital footprints to deliver market & sales intelligence. Slintel's customers have access to the buying patterns and contact information of more than 17 million companies and 70 million decision-makers across the world. It was established in 2016 and is based in Mountain View, California.
Salto
Series B in 2021
Salto is the leading solution for business application configuration. By adapting and applying software development concepts and best practices to the business operations world, Salto provides an Open Source and an Enterprise SaaS product that re-imagines multi-application configuration in the modern company. Salto's solution automatically extracts the configurations of different business applications - including Salesforce, NetSuite and HubSpot - and translates them to a new declarative representation called NaCl (“Not Another Configuration Language”). Using NaCl with Git, all applications’ configurations can be collaboratively edited and deployed back to the live business applications, or to a staging environment for testing. With Salto, configuration changes to multiple business applications can be easily tested, tracked or even rolled back if needed. Salto was founded in 2019 by veteran Israeli entrepreneurs Rami Tamir, Benny Schnaider and Gil Hoffer and is their latest startup, after successes with previous companies - Pentacom (acquired by Cisco), Qumranet (acquired by Red Hat) and Ravello Systems (acquired by Oracle). It is backed by leading investors such as Bessmer Venture Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Salesforce Ventures and has offices in Tel Aviv and San Francisco.
Airkit
Series B in 2021
Airkit, Inc. is a digital customer engagement platform that enables organizations to create and manage customer experiences efficiently. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Airkit's low-code platform allows sales, service, and operations teams to design customer journeys with ease. It provides prebuilt components and templates for web, mobile, voice, and chat interactions, facilitating the integration of customer data across various systems. The platform features tools for scheduling, information capture, location-aware workflows, and digital payment processing, all aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction and operational productivity. Additionally, Airkit offers built-in analytics to measure user engagement and optimize experiences, along with debugging tools for developers to test and refine applications before deployment.
Upaway
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Upaway is a travel agency app that offers on-demand trip support from experienced travelers. The platform allows users to securely store and share travel-related documents, facilitating collaboration on various trips and travel plans. By integrating travel organization tools with personalized assistance, Upaway helps customers find suitable accommodations, make eco-friendly travel choices, and address issues such as lost luggage or flight delays. The service also provides timely safety updates for each destination, ensuring a hassle-free experience for users throughout their travel journey.
CareStack
Series C in 2021
CareStack is a single all-in-one platform on the cloud that combines dental practice management, patient engagement, practice marketing, and data analytics. CareStack is currently used by large and growing practices as an all-in-one solution to increase productivity, minimize costs, and improve patient dental care. CareStack's mission is to help dentists to have a better practice and a better life. Through their technology-led offerings, CareStack will elevate dental offices to a higher degree of financial success.
Tines
Series B in 2021
Tines Security Services Ltd. is a company that specializes in developing a cyber security automation platform designed for security teams. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Tines offers a no-code workflow automation solution that allows users to build, run, and monitor workflows with ease. The platform includes a Story Library featuring pre-built templates and customizable workflows, enabling users to connect their existing technology stack without needing additional integrations or custom code. Tines provides both cloud-based and on-premise options, along with tools for API auto-completion, crowd-sourced responses, and streamlined remediation services. Additionally, the company offers a free Community Edition, allowing users to explore its features and capabilities.
BRYTER
Series B in 2021
BRYTER GmbH is a Berlin-based company that operates an AI-powered no-code software platform designed to automate decision-making and knowledge delivery. Founded in 2013, the platform enables users, including consulting firms, banks, corporates, and public administrations, to digitize and scale their services effectively. By allowing professionals to build and manage interactive applications without requiring programming skills, BRYTER facilitates the automation of recurring and standardized decision-making processes. The company has established a presence in Berlin, Frankfurt, and London, and its platform is utilized by notable clients such as Baker McKenzie, Hogan Lovells, Taylor Wessing, Simmons & Simmons, ING, and Telefónica, among others.
Productiv
Series C in 2021
Productiv, Inc. is a cloud-based platform specializing in SaaS management and application engagement insights for IT companies. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Bellevue and San Francisco, Productiv offers a unique approach to managing SaaS portfolios by providing real-time employee engagement data at the feature level. This enables organizations to proactively govern their software usage and optimize operational efficiency. The platform integrates with single sign-on tools to monitor login activity and extract data related to purchases and licenses from various financial systems. By offering solutions for discovery, rightsizing, engagement, and productivity, Productiv empowers companies to maximize their return on investment from SaaS applications. Its client base includes notable companies such as Fox, Uber, and Zoom, reflecting its impact on enhancing employee engagement and overall productivity.
Squarespace
Venture Round in 2021
Squarespace is a website building and e-commerce platform designed to help entrepreneurs and micro businesses create and manage their online presence. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products, including website design, domain registration, e-commerce tools, and marketing resources. Users can access various features such as scheduling capabilities, email marketing, and member areas for paid content. In addition, Squarespace provides design tools tailored for social media and video content, enhancing users' ability to engage with their audience. Following its acquisition of Tock in 2021, Squarespace has expanded its services to the hospitality sector, offering software for reservations, take-out, and event management, thereby broadening its customer base and capabilities.
Snyk
Series E in 2021
Snyk Ltd. is a software as a service company that provides a platform for identifying, fixing, and monitoring vulnerabilities in applications. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in Tel Aviv, Boston, and Ontario, Snyk offers a range of solutions tailored for developers and security teams. Its key products include Snyk Code, a developer-first static application security testing tool, and container vulnerability management for securing Docker images. The platform also supports application security management, licensing compliance, and infrastructure as code security, ensuring that all components of modern applications are secure. Snyk’s Developer Security Platform integrates seamlessly into developers' workflows, promoting collaboration between development and security teams. The company serves over 1,200 customers globally, including notable organizations like Google and Salesforce, and has formed a strategic partnership with Rapid7. Snyk is recognized for its contributions to enhancing application security in an increasingly digital landscape.
Privacera
Series B in 2021
Privacera, Inc. is a SaaS platform that specializes in data security and governance, enabling enterprises to discover, manage, and monitor sensitive data across various systems. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Fremont, California, Privacera provides a comprehensive solution that automates the discovery and classification of sensitive data, employing artificial intelligence to catalog information across both cloud and on-premises environments. Its platform integrates with multiple cloud services, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, allowing organizations in sectors like finance, insurance, and retail to maintain regulatory compliance while sharing data securely. The system offers features such as centralized access management, data de-identification, and a user-friendly dashboard for monitoring access history and generating alerts for security and compliance teams. Privacera was previously known as Global Tenet, Inc. and rebranded in 2019.
Ally.io (Acquired)
Series C in 2021
Ally.io is a strategic goal-planning and execution management software helping businesses execute strategies and reach their goals. It enables businesses to shift from traditional, disjointed planning and execution to a modern, OKR-based framework that drives strong alignment, agility, transparency and empowers the workforce. The Ally.io solution makes it easy to adopt OKRs as a seamless part of the users' daily workflow. The platform has built-in OKR best practices and provides seamless integration to several enterprise systems including Slack, Salesforce, Jira, Smartsheet, Asana, and ZenDesk. Ally’s comprehensive professional services offer continuous support, dedicated training, and coaching to ensure best-practices for implementation and successful change management. Vetri Vellore launched the company in 2018 in Bellevue, Washington.
Zomentum
Series A in 2021
Zomentum is a team of thinkers, makers, explorers, and believers who’re passionate about what they do. They value everyone’s ideas and ship world-class products. They work hard and play even harder.
Vivun
Series B in 2021
Vivun Inc. is a company based in Oakland, California, that specializes in presales pipeline management through its innovative platform. Established in 2018, Vivun provides tools designed to enhance technical sales processes, including opportunity management, competitive intelligence, and battle cards. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing customer relationship management systems, allowing organizations to improve forecast accuracy and identify new revenue opportunities. Notably, Vivun offers the world’s first AI Sales Engineer, which helps businesses scale technical expertise and optimize their operations. Prominent clients such as ADP, Coupa, and Docusign utilize Vivun's solutions to accelerate deal closures while reducing sales costs.
Scratchpad
Series A in 2021
Scratchpad, Inc. is a Sacramento-based company that develops a workspace application designed specifically for sales professionals. Founded in 2019 by Pouyan Salehi and Cyrus Karbassiyoon, Scratchpad allows users to manage their Salesforce accounts efficiently by integrating tools for note-taking, task management, and workflow processing. The application can be utilized as a Google Chrome plugin or a web platform, providing sales teams with a centralized interface to organize notes, track deals, and access customer context, including emails and calendar events. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance productivity and streamline sales performance. Scratchpad is supported by notable investors, including Accel, Craft Ventures, Sound Ventures, and Shrug Capital.
Personio
Series D in 2021
Personio GmbH is a provider of HR management and recruiting software tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises with 10 to 2,000 employees. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, Personio aims to enhance the efficiency of HR processes, allowing organizations to concentrate on their workforce. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of features, including digital employee files, applicant tracking, attendance and absence management, payroll, and performance management. By streamlining these essential HR functions, Personio enables clients to simplify and digitalize their human resource operations effectively.
DecisionLink
Series A in 2021
DecisionLink Corporation, based in Atlanta, Georgia, provides a cloud-based platform known as ValueCloud, designed to automate customer value management. This platform enables analysts, sales representatives, and customer success teams to create tailored business cases and value propositions, facilitating more strategic conversations throughout the sales process, from initial contact to contract renewal. By leveraging AI technology, ValueCloud transforms customer value insights into actionable assets, allowing organizations to shift discussions from product features to business outcomes. This approach not only enhances the effectiveness of sales and marketing efforts but also aids in reducing customer churn and increasing cross-selling opportunities. DecisionLink's solutions cater to a diverse range of clients, including small, medium, and large business-to-business software companies, and are trusted by prominent enterprises such as Adobe and VMware.
Sennder
Series D in 2021
Sennder is a digital road freight forwarder that connects commercial shippers with freight carriers, aiming to streamline the logistics process. The company utilizes its in-house-developed platform to enhance automation, transparency, and efficiency within the truckload-shipping ecosystem. By offering mobile apps for drivers and fleet management tools for carrier managers, Sennder improves operational effectiveness for all stakeholders involved. Its services include real-time booking and precise live tracking, ensuring full visibility throughout the logistics supply chain. Additionally, Sennder integrates seamlessly with shippers’ transport and freight management systems using APIs, which helps to eliminate multiple intermediaries, thereby reducing costs and increasing overall efficiency in freight forwarding.
Vercel
Series B in 2020
Vercel Inc. is a cloud platform company that specializes in on-demand deployment and hosting services for frontend applications. Established in 2015 and based in Walnut, California, Vercel provides solutions for developing, previewing, and shipping Jamstack sites, enhancing the deployment process for developers. The platform integrates with popular version control systems, such as GitHub, Bitbucket, and GitLab, allowing for automatic project deployment from pull requests and merge requests. Vercel's infrastructure supports the hosting of static websites and serverless functions, optimizing performance through a content delivery network. Formerly known as ZEIT, Inc., the company rebranded to Vercel in April 2020, reflecting its focus on streamlining the development and deployment experience for frontend teams.
Taxdoo
Series A in 2020
Taxdoo GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Hamburg, Germany, offers an automated platform designed to facilitate international value added tax (VAT) compliance for online retailers. The platform integrates data from various sources, including marketplaces, online shops, and enterprise resource planning systems, ensuring adherence to international VAT regulations. It supports tax document submissions, expert advice, delivery threshold monitoring, and retroactive transaction processing. By automating transaction-level data ingestion, tax calculations, and filings, Taxdoo enables clients to streamline financial accounting and collaborate effectively with their tax advisors, thereby alleviating the complexities associated with VAT compliance and other regulatory requirements.
SingleStore
Series E in 2020
SingleStore, Inc. is a provider of a relational database designed for cloud and on-premises transactions and analytics. The company offers a cloud database-as-a-service, known as SingleStore Managed Service, which enables analytics on the cloud of choice. Its flagship product, SingleStore DB, is a distributed SQL database that supports operational analytics on bare metal and hybrid cloud environments. SingleStore specializes in modernizing data platforms, securing government workloads, and facilitating IoT analytics, customer interactions, and risk management. It caters to a diverse range of industries, including financial services, media communications, energy, government, and retail. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company has additional offices in Seattle, Boston, Portland, Lisbon, and London. Initially known as MemSQL Inc., it rebranded to SingleStore, Inc. in October 2020.
MindTickle
Series D in 2020
MindTickle is a privately-held company that provides a data-driven sales readiness platform aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of customer-facing teams. With its headquarters in San Francisco and Pune, the platform is utilized by sales teams across various industries to address knowledge and skill gaps through automated training paths, adaptive learning, and virtual coaching tools. MindTickle's solution incorporates gamification and role-play elements, facilitating on-demand training and mobile updates. This comprehensive approach helps organizations assess and certify the readiness of their sales representatives, leading to improved deal sizes, higher win rates, and shorter sales cycles. Investors in MindTickle include Accel, Canaan, NEA, NewView Capital, Norwest Venture Partners, and Softbank.
Tailscale
Series A in 2020
Tailscale Inc. is a Toronto-based company that develops corporate virtual private network (VPN) software designed to enhance network security for teams of various sizes. Founded in 2019, Tailscale utilizes WireGuard technology to simplify the creation and management of private networks. By integrating with existing identity providers like GSuite and Office365, Tailscale allows authorized devices to connect in a peer-to-peer mesh, which reduces setup complexity and minimizes latency. This approach not only improves the reliability of connections among servers, computers, and cloud instances but also eliminates the need for upfront costs and extensive configuration. Tailscale serves a diverse clientele, including hobbyists, network administrators, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, and startups, aiming to streamline the operational challenges associated with network security.
Donut
Venture Round in 2020
Donut is a software tool that helps its clients to get to know their team and company better. It was launched by Christian Whitehouse, Sarah Arnold, Jeff Manian, and Dan Manian in 2016. Donut is operated from New York, United States.
Weaveworks
Venture Round in 2020
Weaveworks Limited is a software company founded in 2014 and based in London, with an additional office in San Francisco. The company specializes in open-source software that facilitates the management of Docker containers and Kubernetes workloads, providing tools for developers and DevOps teams. Its products include Weave Net, which offers a portable software-defined networking solution; Weave Scope, enabling real-time visualization and interaction with distributed applications; Weave Flux, which automates the routing of requests for containerized microservices; and Weave Cloud, a Software-as-a-Service platform that helps teams connect, monitor, and deploy cloud-native applications. Weaveworks aims to simplify the complexities of operating cloud-native applications by offering automated continuous delivery pipelines, observability, and monitoring, while also contributing to various open-source projects.
Cognite
Series A in 2020
Cognite is a global industrial AI Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company focused on the digital transformation of heavy-asset industries, including oil and gas, shipping, manufacturing, and power utilities. Its flagship product, Cognite Data Fusion (CDF), facilitates the contextualization of operational and IT data, enabling companies to enhance the safety, sustainability, and efficiency of their operations. By making industrial data accessible to a wide range of users—from field engineers to data scientists—Cognite empowers organizations to unlock value from their data and innovate within their sectors. Founded in January 2017, Cognite has grown to include over 400 professionals, such as software developers, data scientists, and industry experts, with offices in Norway, the United States, and Japan.
Slintel
Series A in 2020
Slintel captures technographic-powered buying intent and helps companies uncover 3% of active buyers in their target market. It evaluates over 100 billion data points and analyzes factors such as buyer journeys, technology adoption patterns, and other digital footprints to deliver market & sales intelligence. Slintel's customers have access to the buying patterns and contact information of more than 17 million companies and 70 million decision-makers across the world. It was established in 2016 and is based in Mountain View, California.
Vivun
Series A in 2020
Vivun Inc. is a company based in Oakland, California, that specializes in presales pipeline management through its innovative platform. Established in 2018, Vivun provides tools designed to enhance technical sales processes, including opportunity management, competitive intelligence, and battle cards. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing customer relationship management systems, allowing organizations to improve forecast accuracy and identify new revenue opportunities. Notably, Vivun offers the world’s first AI Sales Engineer, which helps businesses scale technical expertise and optimize their operations. Prominent clients such as ADP, Coupa, and Docusign utilize Vivun's solutions to accelerate deal closures while reducing sales costs.
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