Bain Capital Ventures

Bain Capital Ventures is a venture capital firm that specializes in investing across all stages of a company’s growth, from seed funding to growth equity. Founded in 1984 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in New York, San Francisco, and Palo Alto, the firm focuses on high-growth sectors such as fintech, enterprise software, and data-driven industries. It has a notable history of helping launch and commercialize over 200 companies, including recognizable names like LinkedIn and DocuSign. Bain Capital Ventures manages approximately $3 billion in assets, with investments typically ranging from $1 million to $100 million, and has a strong preference for technology-enabled businesses that disrupt traditional markets. The firm actively seeks opportunities in diverse areas including healthcare, e-commerce, and application software, positioning itself as a significant player in the venture capital landscape.

Ajay Agarwal

Partner

Steve Anastos

Principal

Allison Braley

Partner

Richie Chaikof

Associate

Zeeza Cole

Principal

Pascal Croak

Investor

Leslie Crowe

Partner

Scott Friend

Partner

Kristie Han

Principal

Aaref Hilaly

Partner

Sarah Hinkfuss

Partner

Merritt Hummer

Partner

Christina Kyriazi

Partner

Greg Mervine

Associate

Abby Meyers

Principal

Saanya Ojha

Partner

Enrique Salem

Partner

Slater Stich Ph.D

Partner

Kevin Zhang

Partner

Paul Zurlo

Partner and COO

Sarah Smith

Partner

Michael Krupka

Partner

Alysaa Co

Principal

Past deals in New York

Cofactr

Funding Round in 2023
Cofactr, founded in 2021 by Matthew Haber and Phillip Gulley in New York, offers automated solutions for electronics purchasing aimed at critical industries such as aerospace, defense, medtech, and robotics. The company provides an end-to-end supply chain automation platform that enhances procurement processes and integrates logistics for mission-critical hardware. Cofactr's technology enables hardware teams to efficiently source components from global suppliers through features like automated quoting, transparent searches, and instant purchasing. By leveraging powerful supply chain intelligence and intuitive forecasting, Cofactr allows clients to proactively manage their parts sourcing and address potential supply issues effectively.

Grid.ai

Series B in 2022
Grid.ai, Inc. is a technology company that provides a platform for training artificial intelligence (AI) models using cloud-based graphics processing units (GPUs) and tensor processing units (TPUs). Founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, the company offers tools such as Grid Train, which facilitates AI research by simplifying model training and iteration, and Grid View, a web application for monitoring and managing infrastructure. Additionally, it provides Tensorboard for experiment analysis. Grid.ai aims to support machine learning engineers, data scientists, and AI researchers by enabling the development of advanced AI models and end-to-end machine learning systems, known as Lightning Apps, that are multi-cloud and fault-tolerant. The company gained significant funding in October 2020, which has bolstered its mission to enhance AI capabilities for users.

Fidel API

Series B in 2022
Fidel API is a financial infrastructure platform that empowers developers to create programmable experiences in real-time during payment card transactions. By integrating directly with major payment networks like Visa and Mastercard, the platform provides granular transaction data, including amount, location, date, and merchant details. This enables businesses to enhance customer engagement and marketing efforts through real-time, event-driven interactions. Fidel API's technology facilitates the development of advanced loyalty and rewards programs, as well as streamlining processes such as reimbursements and expense management. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, Fidel API serves a diverse clientele ranging from startups to large enterprises, including notable organizations like Google and British Airways. The company is supported by significant investors and has a global presence with offices in Lisbon and New York, along with remote employees.

Socure

Series E in 2021
Socure Inc. specializes in digital identity verification solutions, utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning to authenticate identities in real-time. Its flagship platform, Socure ID+, integrates data from various online and offline sources, including email, phone numbers, and social media, to streamline customer identification processes and ensure compliance with regulations such as know your customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML). In addition to Socure ID+, the company offers tools like Aida, an AI-driven bot for real-time identity validation; Docv, a document verification solution; and Sigma Synthetic Fraud, which targets synthetic identity fraud. Serving a diverse clientele that includes software and financial firms, as well as integration partners and sponsor banks, Socure aims to eliminate identity fraud and enhance security for online transactions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Socure has established strategic partnerships to expand its reach and effectiveness in the identity verification landscape.

Centivo

Venture Round in 2021
Centivo is a new type of health plan administrator that allows self-funded employers and clinicians to join forces and deliver high quality, affordable healthcare to their employees. An alternative to traditional insurance carriers or third-party administrators, Centivo offers the technology, network, claims processing, customer support, and population health management to fully administer health benefits for all or a portion of an employee population. The Centivo model emphasizes the partnership between individuals and their primary care team as the proper model to coordinate healthcare needs. Centivo’s clinical partners are dedicated to controlling costs and helping members navigate the healthcare system, aided by personalized patient/doctor matching tools. Members are rewarded for working with their primary care team and choosing high-value care and are supported through a user-friendly app and their concierge. Employers get an ally that diligently roots out waste and is accountable for performance. It was formed in 2017 and headquartered in New York, United States.

OpenFin

Venture Round in 2020
OpenFin Inc. specializes in providing runtime technology solutions tailored for financial desktops, enabling web applications to function outside traditional browser environments. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, with an additional office in London, the company serves clients in the financial services sector, including banks in the United States and Europe. OpenFin's platform facilitates real-time application generation, desktop notifications, and seamless communication between applications while adhering to stringent security and compliance standards required by financial institutions. This approach allows users to avoid costly packaging and deployment cycles, promoting rapid and secure application deployment.

Centivo

Series B in 2020
Centivo is a new type of health plan administrator that allows self-funded employers and clinicians to join forces and deliver high quality, affordable healthcare to their employees. An alternative to traditional insurance carriers or third-party administrators, Centivo offers the technology, network, claims processing, customer support, and population health management to fully administer health benefits for all or a portion of an employee population. The Centivo model emphasizes the partnership between individuals and their primary care team as the proper model to coordinate healthcare needs. Centivo’s clinical partners are dedicated to controlling costs and helping members navigate the healthcare system, aided by personalized patient/doctor matching tools. Members are rewarded for working with their primary care team and choosing high-value care and are supported through a user-friendly app and their concierge. Employers get an ally that diligently roots out waste and is accountable for performance. It was formed in 2017 and headquartered in New York, United States.

Grid.ai

Series A in 2020
Grid.ai, Inc. is a technology company that provides a platform for training artificial intelligence (AI) models using cloud-based graphics processing units (GPUs) and tensor processing units (TPUs). Founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, the company offers tools such as Grid Train, which facilitates AI research by simplifying model training and iteration, and Grid View, a web application for monitoring and managing infrastructure. Additionally, it provides Tensorboard for experiment analysis. Grid.ai aims to support machine learning engineers, data scientists, and AI researchers by enabling the development of advanced AI models and end-to-end machine learning systems, known as Lightning Apps, that are multi-cloud and fault-tolerant. The company gained significant funding in October 2020, which has bolstered its mission to enhance AI capabilities for users.

BetterCloud

Series F in 2020
BetterCloud, Inc. specializes in providing cloud office solutions to organizations globally, focusing on SaaS management for IT professionals. The company offers a centralized platform, BetterCloud Discover, which enhances operational efficiency by streamlining the management of licenses across various SaaS applications. Its solutions include user lifecycle management, data discovery, security automation, and IT automation, along with an automation engine called Workflows that ensures compliance and accuracy in critical processes. BetterCloud also features platform APIs for securing the SaaS application ecosystem and content scanning capabilities for popular platforms like Google Drive and Slack. With a growing customer base that spans SMBs, mid-market, and enterprise companies across diverse industries, BetterCloud addresses the challenges of managing an increasingly large number of SaaS applications. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company has established a strategic partnership with Dropbox to enhance its service offerings.

Justworks

Series E in 2020
Justworks, Inc. offers a cloud-based platform that simplifies payroll, benefits, human resources, and compliance for small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a comprehensive solution that allows businesses to efficiently manage employment-related responsibilities. Its services include access to affordable health insurance and employee benefits, streamlined payroll processing, and tools for compliance and documentation management. Justworks also offers 24/7 human support and on-demand expertise to assist entrepreneurs in navigating workforce management challenges. By leveraging a professional employer organization model, Justworks enables businesses to achieve cost savings and enhance their employee benefits offerings.

Grid.ai

Seed Round in 2019
Grid.ai, Inc. is a technology company that provides a platform for training artificial intelligence (AI) models using cloud-based graphics processing units (GPUs) and tensor processing units (TPUs). Founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, the company offers tools such as Grid Train, which facilitates AI research by simplifying model training and iteration, and Grid View, a web application for monitoring and managing infrastructure. Additionally, it provides Tensorboard for experiment analysis. Grid.ai aims to support machine learning engineers, data scientists, and AI researchers by enabling the development of advanced AI models and end-to-end machine learning systems, known as Lightning Apps, that are multi-cloud and fault-tolerant. The company gained significant funding in October 2020, which has bolstered its mission to enhance AI capabilities for users.

ACV

Series E in 2019
ACV Auctions, Inc. is a wholesale automotive auction company headquartered in Buffalo, New York, founded in 2014. It operates a mobile platform that facilitates online auctions for used-car dealers, allowing them to view, bid on, and purchase car inventory directly from other dealers. The platform provides a digital marketplace that streamlines the buying and selling process, offering real-time alerts for available vehicles and enabling live auction participation. Additionally, ACV Auctions offers a pricing application tailored for franchise dealers, enhancing the auction experience and providing transparent and accurate vehicle information to users.

Ribbon Home

Series B in 2019
Ribbon Home, Inc. is an online real estate platform founded in 2017 and based in New York, New York. The company facilitates the buying and selling of properties, offering services that enable homeowners to purchase new homes before selling their existing ones. By collaborating with local realtors, Ribbon Home provides clients with the opportunity to secure their desired homes while allowing them the time and flexibility to sell their current properties at favorable prices. The company aims to simplify the home buying process, making it more accessible and less stressful for families. Additionally, Ribbon Home offers financing and leasing services to support buyers in acquiring their homes.

The Yes

Series A in 2019
They are co-located in Silicon Valley and New York City, but are open to great talent anywhere. They welcome critical thinkers who are excited to re-write the rules of e-commerce. They promise it will be fun.

OpenFin

Series C in 2019
OpenFin Inc. specializes in providing runtime technology solutions tailored for financial desktops, enabling web applications to function outside traditional browser environments. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, with an additional office in London, the company serves clients in the financial services sector, including banks in the United States and Europe. OpenFin's platform facilitates real-time application generation, desktop notifications, and seamless communication between applications while adhering to stringent security and compliance standards required by financial institutions. This approach allows users to avoid costly packaging and deployment cycles, promoting rapid and secure application deployment.

Rent The Runway

Series F in 2019
Rent the Runway, Inc. is an e-commerce platform that allows women to rent designer apparel and accessories, offering a transformative approach to fashion consumption. Founded in 2008 and based in New York, the company provides a range of options including party dresses, gowns, jumpsuits, outerwear, and accessories such as jewelry and handbags. Rent the Runway operates both an online platform and physical stores in locations like New York City, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and Washington, D.C. Through its subscription model, users can access an extensive collection of clothing for various occasions, while also having the option to rent items a-la-carte or purchase them outright. The company emphasizes sustainability and empowerment, catering to modern women's needs in a rapidly evolving fashion landscape.

Ribbon Home

Series A in 2018
Ribbon Home, Inc. is an online real estate platform founded in 2017 and based in New York, New York. The company facilitates the buying and selling of properties, offering services that enable homeowners to purchase new homes before selling their existing ones. By collaborating with local realtors, Ribbon Home provides clients with the opportunity to secure their desired homes while allowing them the time and flexibility to sell their current properties at favorable prices. The company aims to simplify the home buying process, making it more accessible and less stressful for families. Additionally, Ribbon Home offers financing and leasing services to support buyers in acquiring their homes.

Unioncrate

Seed Round in 2018
Unioncrate, Inc. develops artificial intelligence-driven supply chain management software tailored for consumer goods companies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Barcelona and Buenos Aires, Unioncrate offers products like Stargate, which manages sales and purchase orders, suppliers, inventory, reporting, trade spend, and EDI. Another key product, Almanac, focuses on consumption-driven predictions. The company aims to enhance supply chain efficiency by providing accurate demand forecasts and collaborative visibility while automating operational tasks. By leveraging AI, Unioncrate addresses the operational challenges faced by businesses in a rapidly evolving market, moving away from outdated supply chain systems and helping clients recover valuable time and resources.

BetterCloud

Series E in 2018
BetterCloud, Inc. specializes in providing cloud office solutions to organizations globally, focusing on SaaS management for IT professionals. The company offers a centralized platform, BetterCloud Discover, which enhances operational efficiency by streamlining the management of licenses across various SaaS applications. Its solutions include user lifecycle management, data discovery, security automation, and IT automation, along with an automation engine called Workflows that ensures compliance and accuracy in critical processes. BetterCloud also features platform APIs for securing the SaaS application ecosystem and content scanning capabilities for popular platforms like Google Drive and Slack. With a growing customer base that spans SMBs, mid-market, and enterprise companies across diverse industries, BetterCloud addresses the challenges of managing an increasingly large number of SaaS applications. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company has established a strategic partnership with Dropbox to enhance its service offerings.

Bench

Series B in 2018
Bench is proud to be the largest bookkeeping service for small businesses in America. Founded in New York in 2012, it’s our mission to help business owners thrive. We take the hassle out of bookkeeping and tax filing, so our clients can focus on what really matters - running a successful business. Our intuitive software is designed to simplify the process of organizing your business financial records, while our live bookkeeping team is available to provide expert support and advice whenever you need it. By combining the power of modern technology with the expertise of a professional service, we empower business owners to focus on their core business activities and do what they love. Join the thousands of small businesses who trust Bench for their bookkeeping needs, and experience the convenience, efficiency, and expertise of our service today.

mParticle

Series C in 2017
mParticle, Inc. is a provider of a customer data platform designed for multi-channel consumer brands. The platform allows businesses to manage and analyze customer data in real time, enabling marketers, developers, and data scientists to integrate and orchestrate their marketing strategies effectively. By collecting user data from diverse sources, mParticle creates a unified view that facilitates personalized and seamless customer experiences across various channels. This capability helps companies optimize customer journeys, gain actionable insights, and enhance engagement through advanced analytics and audience segmentation. mParticle serves a range of industries, including retail, financial services, media, dining, travel, gaming, customer experience, marketing, and analytics. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in New York, with additional offices in San Francisco, Bellevue, London, and Delray Beach.

GraniteShares

Seed Round in 2017
GraniteShares is an independent ETF company based in New York City that aims to provide innovative and cost-effective investment solutions. The company specializes in launching disruptive exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on commodities and alternative investments. By leveraging new ideas and structures, GraniteShares seeks to enhance the investment experience while significantly reducing costs for investors. Its platform offers a range of ETFs designed to provide exposure to various asset classes, enabling investors to avoid high fees associated with actively managed funds and inefficient investment strategies.

OpenFin

Series B in 2017
OpenFin Inc. specializes in providing runtime technology solutions tailored for financial desktops, enabling web applications to function outside traditional browser environments. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, with an additional office in London, the company serves clients in the financial services sector, including banks in the United States and Europe. OpenFin's platform facilitates real-time application generation, desktop notifications, and seamless communication between applications while adhering to stringent security and compliance standards required by financial institutions. This approach allows users to avoid costly packaging and deployment cycles, promoting rapid and secure application deployment.

Rent The Runway

Series E in 2016
Rent the Runway, Inc. is an e-commerce platform that allows women to rent designer apparel and accessories, offering a transformative approach to fashion consumption. Founded in 2008 and based in New York, the company provides a range of options including party dresses, gowns, jumpsuits, outerwear, and accessories such as jewelry and handbags. Rent the Runway operates both an online platform and physical stores in locations like New York City, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and Washington, D.C. Through its subscription model, users can access an extensive collection of clothing for various occasions, while also having the option to rent items a-la-carte or purchase them outright. The company emphasizes sustainability and empowerment, catering to modern women's needs in a rapidly evolving fashion landscape.

mParticle

Series B in 2016
mParticle, Inc. is a provider of a customer data platform designed for multi-channel consumer brands. The platform allows businesses to manage and analyze customer data in real time, enabling marketers, developers, and data scientists to integrate and orchestrate their marketing strategies effectively. By collecting user data from diverse sources, mParticle creates a unified view that facilitates personalized and seamless customer experiences across various channels. This capability helps companies optimize customer journeys, gain actionable insights, and enhance engagement through advanced analytics and audience segmentation. mParticle serves a range of industries, including retail, financial services, media, dining, travel, gaming, customer experience, marketing, and analytics. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in New York, with additional offices in San Francisco, Bellevue, London, and Delray Beach.

Bench

Series B in 2016
Bench is proud to be the largest bookkeeping service for small businesses in America. Founded in New York in 2012, it’s our mission to help business owners thrive. We take the hassle out of bookkeeping and tax filing, so our clients can focus on what really matters - running a successful business. Our intuitive software is designed to simplify the process of organizing your business financial records, while our live bookkeeping team is available to provide expert support and advice whenever you need it. By combining the power of modern technology with the expertise of a professional service, we empower business owners to focus on their core business activities and do what they love. Join the thousands of small businesses who trust Bench for their bookkeeping needs, and experience the convenience, efficiency, and expertise of our service today.

Persado

Series C in 2016
Persado Inc. develops artificial intelligence-driven marketing language solutions designed to enhance customer engagement and drive revenue. The company offers a suite of products, including Pro Email for optimizing email subject lines, Pro Social for generating effective social media ads, and Persado Enterprise and Persado One for personalized, emotion-driven language across various consumer touchpoints. Persado's platform leverages machine learning and natural language generation, trained on extensive datasets, to create compelling content that resonates with target audiences. This technology has demonstrated an average conversion lift of 41%, contributing to significant incremental revenue for major brands in industries such as banking, insurance, retail, and telecommunications. Headquartered in New York, Persado also has locations in several cities worldwide, including San Francisco, Chicago, Rome, Milan, Neo Irakleio, and London. The company maintains strategic partnerships with firms like Emarsys and Listrak to enhance its offerings.

Justworks

Series C in 2016
Justworks, Inc. offers a cloud-based platform that simplifies payroll, benefits, human resources, and compliance for small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a comprehensive solution that allows businesses to efficiently manage employment-related responsibilities. Its services include access to affordable health insurance and employee benefits, streamlined payroll processing, and tools for compliance and documentation management. Justworks also offers 24/7 human support and on-demand expertise to assist entrepreneurs in navigating workforce management challenges. By leveraging a professional employer organization model, Justworks enables businesses to achieve cost savings and enhance their employee benefits offerings.

Remedy Partners

Series B in 2015
Remedy Partners, Inc. is a health technology company that specializes in developing software solutions and services aimed at organizing and financing healthcare delivery around patient episodes of care. The company provides analytics, technology, and provider networks to facilitate bundled payment programs for various stakeholders, including payers, employers, and at-risk healthcare providers. Its offerings include contracting programs for payers, administrative support for bundled payment contracts, and concierge-level services for patients, enhancing their connection with care teams. Remedy Partners serves a diverse clientele, including government agencies, managed care organizations, self-funded employers, healthcare systems, and physician groups. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Darien, Connecticut, with additional offices in New York and Shelton, the company delivers its services to healthcare partners nationwide. In 2019, Remedy Partners was acquired by Signify Health, LLC.

Justworks

Series B in 2015
Justworks, Inc. offers a cloud-based platform that simplifies payroll, benefits, human resources, and compliance for small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a comprehensive solution that allows businesses to efficiently manage employment-related responsibilities. Its services include access to affordable health insurance and employee benefits, streamlined payroll processing, and tools for compliance and documentation management. Justworks also offers 24/7 human support and on-demand expertise to assist entrepreneurs in navigating workforce management challenges. By leveraging a professional employer organization model, Justworks enables businesses to achieve cost savings and enhance their employee benefits offerings.

OpenFin

Convertible Note in 2015
OpenFin Inc. specializes in providing runtime technology solutions tailored for financial desktops, enabling web applications to function outside traditional browser environments. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, with an additional office in London, the company serves clients in the financial services sector, including banks in the United States and Europe. OpenFin's platform facilitates real-time application generation, desktop notifications, and seamless communication between applications while adhering to stringent security and compliance standards required by financial institutions. This approach allows users to avoid costly packaging and deployment cycles, promoting rapid and secure application deployment.

Persado

Series B in 2015
Persado Inc. develops artificial intelligence-driven marketing language solutions designed to enhance customer engagement and drive revenue. The company offers a suite of products, including Pro Email for optimizing email subject lines, Pro Social for generating effective social media ads, and Persado Enterprise and Persado One for personalized, emotion-driven language across various consumer touchpoints. Persado's platform leverages machine learning and natural language generation, trained on extensive datasets, to create compelling content that resonates with target audiences. This technology has demonstrated an average conversion lift of 41%, contributing to significant incremental revenue for major brands in industries such as banking, insurance, retail, and telecommunications. Headquartered in New York, Persado also has locations in several cities worldwide, including San Francisco, Chicago, Rome, Milan, Neo Irakleio, and London. The company maintains strategic partnerships with firms like Emarsys and Listrak to enhance its offerings.

Rent The Runway

Series D in 2014
Rent the Runway, Inc. is an e-commerce platform that allows women to rent designer apparel and accessories, offering a transformative approach to fashion consumption. Founded in 2008 and based in New York, the company provides a range of options including party dresses, gowns, jumpsuits, outerwear, and accessories such as jewelry and handbags. Rent the Runway operates both an online platform and physical stores in locations like New York City, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and Washington, D.C. Through its subscription model, users can access an extensive collection of clothing for various occasions, while also having the option to rent items a-la-carte or purchase them outright. The company emphasizes sustainability and empowerment, catering to modern women's needs in a rapidly evolving fashion landscape.

Media Radar

Venture Round in 2014
MediaRadar, Inc. specializes in sales and marketing intelligence solutions tailored for the media industry. Founded in 2006 and based in New York, the company provides detailed advertising analysis and insights from various platforms, including magazines, websites, newspapers, and social media. Its services are designed to enhance advertisement sales and client management for both online and print media companies. MediaRadar serves over 1,200 publishers by delivering relevant information and analysis directly to sales teams, facilitating informed decision-making in real-time. The company's offerings enable clients to identify new advertising opportunities, monitor competitors, and ultimately increase their revenues across multiple media channels.

OpenFin

Series A in 2014
OpenFin Inc. specializes in providing runtime technology solutions tailored for financial desktops, enabling web applications to function outside traditional browser environments. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, with an additional office in London, the company serves clients in the financial services sector, including banks in the United States and Europe. OpenFin's platform facilitates real-time application generation, desktop notifications, and seamless communication between applications while adhering to stringent security and compliance standards required by financial institutions. This approach allows users to avoid costly packaging and deployment cycles, promoting rapid and secure application deployment.

Booker

Series B in 2013
Booker is transforming the way local services are managed by businesses and discovered by consumers. Booker replaces everything from manual methods to disconnected software, and unifies the essential components of running a service business into a single web-based platform, accessible from any device. Booker also enables service business to sell their services online, through their website and a network of partner sites and apps, creating a seamless online booking experience for consumers. Booker processes over one million appointments each month across 70 countries. Headquartered in New York City, Booker’s customers include Fortune 500 companies as well as thousands of local service businesses. HISTORY We started as a division of SpaFinder (located in Gramercy, NYC) in 2007 with a SaaS product called SpaBooker. Our focus was to deliver one platform for spas to manage their business, and SpaBooker was an instant success. We quickly expanded the team, feature set, and customer base. Building on our success, we decided to spin out SpaBooker to bring even more focus on growing the business by entering new verticals, and helping publishers add booking to their online user experience. We realized this vision stretched beyond the name SpaBooker, leading us to spin out as GramercyOne, with SpaBooker as its product. Shortly thereafter, we brought on new investors in our Series A financing of $14.5M, enabling us to build out our executive team, enter several new verticals, and sign new partnerships with major publishers. Over the following year, as we continued our breakout growth, we recognized that our name was creating an unneeded divide between our company and our products. We decided to bring it all together with a simple name born from our core offering – Booker.

Rent The Runway

Series C in 2013
Rent the Runway, Inc. is an e-commerce platform that allows women to rent designer apparel and accessories, offering a transformative approach to fashion consumption. Founded in 2008 and based in New York, the company provides a range of options including party dresses, gowns, jumpsuits, outerwear, and accessories such as jewelry and handbags. Rent the Runway operates both an online platform and physical stores in locations like New York City, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and Washington, D.C. Through its subscription model, users can access an extensive collection of clothing for various occasions, while also having the option to rent items a-la-carte or purchase them outright. The company emphasizes sustainability and empowerment, catering to modern women's needs in a rapidly evolving fashion landscape.

Persado

Series A in 2013
Persado Inc. develops artificial intelligence-driven marketing language solutions designed to enhance customer engagement and drive revenue. The company offers a suite of products, including Pro Email for optimizing email subject lines, Pro Social for generating effective social media ads, and Persado Enterprise and Persado One for personalized, emotion-driven language across various consumer touchpoints. Persado's platform leverages machine learning and natural language generation, trained on extensive datasets, to create compelling content that resonates with target audiences. This technology has demonstrated an average conversion lift of 41%, contributing to significant incremental revenue for major brands in industries such as banking, insurance, retail, and telecommunications. Headquartered in New York, Persado also has locations in several cities worldwide, including San Francisco, Chicago, Rome, Milan, Neo Irakleio, and London. The company maintains strategic partnerships with firms like Emarsys and Listrak to enhance its offerings.

Liazon

Series D in 2012
Liazon is an online benefits marketplace that provides a private benefits exchange for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2007 and based in Buffalo, New York, Liazon's primary offering, the Bright Choices Exchange, enables employers to manage healthcare costs through a defined contribution funding strategy, allowing them to set predictable budgets. The platform assists employees in selecting from a diverse range of benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, tailored to their individual needs. Additionally, Liazon oversees benefits administration services, which encompass eligibility, enrollment, and carrier connectivity, ensuring a streamlined experience for both employers and employees.

Blip

Debt Financing in 2012
Blip is an online media platform that provides its users with access to video clips and programs related to media and entertainment. It provides its users with access programs and video clips related to general entertainment, comedy, music, drama, television, food, video games, and more. In addition, it categorizes its content into three segments: editors' picks, current video and program trends, and new episodes of programs. It also provides producers with a suite of tools to host, distribute, and monetize their web series. Blip was founded on May 1, 2005 by Charles Hope and Jared Klett. It is based in New York City, New York.

Blip

Series D in 2011
Blip is an online media platform that provides its users with access to video clips and programs related to media and entertainment. It provides its users with access programs and video clips related to general entertainment, comedy, music, drama, television, food, video games, and more. In addition, it categorizes its content into three segments: editors' picks, current video and program trends, and new episodes of programs. It also provides producers with a suite of tools to host, distribute, and monetize their web series. Blip was founded on May 1, 2005 by Charles Hope and Jared Klett. It is based in New York City, New York.

Liazon

Series C in 2011
Liazon is an online benefits marketplace that provides a private benefits exchange for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2007 and based in Buffalo, New York, Liazon's primary offering, the Bright Choices Exchange, enables employers to manage healthcare costs through a defined contribution funding strategy, allowing them to set predictable budgets. The platform assists employees in selecting from a diverse range of benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, tailored to their individual needs. Additionally, Liazon oversees benefits administration services, which encompass eligibility, enrollment, and carrier connectivity, ensuring a streamlined experience for both employers and employees.

Memento

Debt Financing in 2010
Memento specializes in providing enterprise fraud and compliance solutions tailored for credit unions and community banks in North America and Europe. The company’s flagship platform, Security 4.0, integrates data management, fraud analytics, and case management to enable proactive monitoring and real-time alerts, addressing various technological and regulatory challenges. Memento's offerings include tools for monitoring new account fraud across multiple channels and transaction types, as well as solutions for insider threats and deposit account fraud prevention. Additionally, the company provides a suite of services that help smaller financial institutions meet regulatory requirements and combat identity theft. Established in 2002, Memento is headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts, with additional offices in New York, Los Angeles, Milan, London, and Washington, D.C.

BuyWithMe

Series B in 2010
BuyWithMe is a group-buying platform that connects local merchants with consumers by offering limited-time deals on various services, including dining, entertainment, and wellness. The app enables users to discover exclusive offers tailored to their location, helping them save money while supporting local businesses. Through a mobile digital asset wallet, BuyWithMe facilitates seamless payments using QR codes and allows transactions in multiple cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, ensuring flexibility for users. The app also features a unique QR code for each customer, enabling easy money transfers between users without the need for traditional point-of-sale systems. Founded in New York City and with an additional office in Austin, BuyWithMe aims to innovate the future of payment and commerce under the leadership of its founders, Andrew Moss and Zsolt Sasdi.

Blip

Series C in 2010
Blip is an online media platform that provides its users with access to video clips and programs related to media and entertainment. It provides its users with access programs and video clips related to general entertainment, comedy, music, drama, television, food, video games, and more. In addition, it categorizes its content into three segments: editors' picks, current video and program trends, and new episodes of programs. It also provides producers with a suite of tools to host, distribute, and monetize their web series. Blip was founded on May 1, 2005 by Charles Hope and Jared Klett. It is based in New York City, New York.

Thumbplay

Series F in 2010
Thumbplay is a provider of mobile entertainment in the U.S. Thumbplay.com features licensed music, video and games from several large entertainment companies, including: EMI, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group. Thumbplay Music — which launched in private beta on January 7, 2010 and in public beta on March 4, 2010 — is a cloud-based music service that provides unlimited access to more than 8 million songs under license from every major record label and more than 25,000 indie labels. The mobile app is currently available on BlackBerry and Android smartphones and PCs/Macs. It will be available on iPhone within the first half of 2010. Headquartered in New York City, Thumbplay was founded in September 2004 by Are Traasdahl and Evan Schwartz. Investors include Bain Capital Ventures, SoftBank Capital, i-Hatch Ventures, Redwood Partners, New Enterprise Associates, Meritech, Brookside Capital Partners and Cross Creek Capital.

Rent The Runway

Series A in 2010
Rent the Runway, Inc. is an e-commerce platform that allows women to rent designer apparel and accessories, offering a transformative approach to fashion consumption. Founded in 2008 and based in New York, the company provides a range of options including party dresses, gowns, jumpsuits, outerwear, and accessories such as jewelry and handbags. Rent the Runway operates both an online platform and physical stores in locations like New York City, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and Washington, D.C. Through its subscription model, users can access an extensive collection of clothing for various occasions, while also having the option to rent items a-la-carte or purchase them outright. The company emphasizes sustainability and empowerment, catering to modern women's needs in a rapidly evolving fashion landscape.

Receivables Exchange

Series C in 2010
The Receivables Exchange is an auction-based marketplace that connects large sellers of trade receivables to a broad network of institutional buyers. Transactions over the exchange are standardized and structured to result in a "true sale" of the receivables, thus offering balance sheet benefits to sellers and attractive risk-adjusted returns to buyers. The auction model provides corporations with a transparent channel to monetize receivables while providing investors access to the accounts receivable market as well as liquidity, balance sheet, and risk management services. Launched in 2007, the marketplace is operated from New York, United States.

Rent The Runway

Seed Round in 2009
Rent the Runway, Inc. is an e-commerce platform that allows women to rent designer apparel and accessories, offering a transformative approach to fashion consumption. Founded in 2008 and based in New York, the company provides a range of options including party dresses, gowns, jumpsuits, outerwear, and accessories such as jewelry and handbags. Rent the Runway operates both an online platform and physical stores in locations like New York City, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and Washington, D.C. Through its subscription model, users can access an extensive collection of clothing for various occasions, while also having the option to rent items a-la-carte or purchase them outright. The company emphasizes sustainability and empowerment, catering to modern women's needs in a rapidly evolving fashion landscape.

Thumbplay

Series F in 2009
Thumbplay is a provider of mobile entertainment in the U.S. Thumbplay.com features licensed music, video and games from several large entertainment companies, including: EMI, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group. Thumbplay Music — which launched in private beta on January 7, 2010 and in public beta on March 4, 2010 — is a cloud-based music service that provides unlimited access to more than 8 million songs under license from every major record label and more than 25,000 indie labels. The mobile app is currently available on BlackBerry and Android smartphones and PCs/Macs. It will be available on iPhone within the first half of 2010. Headquartered in New York City, Thumbplay was founded in September 2004 by Are Traasdahl and Evan Schwartz. Investors include Bain Capital Ventures, SoftBank Capital, i-Hatch Ventures, Redwood Partners, New Enterprise Associates, Meritech, Brookside Capital Partners and Cross Creek Capital.

Blip

Series B in 2008
Blip is an online media platform that provides its users with access to video clips and programs related to media and entertainment. It provides its users with access programs and video clips related to general entertainment, comedy, music, drama, television, food, video games, and more. In addition, it categorizes its content into three segments: editors' picks, current video and program trends, and new episodes of programs. It also provides producers with a suite of tools to host, distribute, and monetize their web series. Blip was founded on May 1, 2005 by Charles Hope and Jared Klett. It is based in New York City, New York.

Memento

Series D in 2008
Memento specializes in providing enterprise fraud and compliance solutions tailored for credit unions and community banks in North America and Europe. The company’s flagship platform, Security 4.0, integrates data management, fraud analytics, and case management to enable proactive monitoring and real-time alerts, addressing various technological and regulatory challenges. Memento's offerings include tools for monitoring new account fraud across multiple channels and transaction types, as well as solutions for insider threats and deposit account fraud prevention. Additionally, the company provides a suite of services that help smaller financial institutions meet regulatory requirements and combat identity theft. Established in 2002, Memento is headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts, with additional offices in New York, Los Angeles, Milan, London, and Washington, D.C.

TargetSpot

Series B in 2008
TargetSpot is the largest internet radio advertising network in the United States, specializing in connecting brands and local businesses with online listeners through interactive advertising solutions. The company offers a software-as-a-service platform that allows advertisers to create targeted campaigns based on geography, listening preferences, and demographics. This enables the delivery of impactful audio, display, and pre-roll video advertising across a diverse range of online audio properties. TargetSpot collaborates with over 85 distribution partners, including notable names such as CBS RADIO and Entercom. Based in New York City, TargetSpot is also focused on the evolving digital audio landscape, providing tools and products that facilitate the management and monetization of various audio assets, including music, radio, podcasts, and smart speakers. The company is backed by investors like Union Square Ventures and Bain Capital Ventures.

Thumbplay

Series D in 2007
Thumbplay is a provider of mobile entertainment in the U.S. Thumbplay.com features licensed music, video and games from several large entertainment companies, including: EMI, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group. Thumbplay Music — which launched in private beta on January 7, 2010 and in public beta on March 4, 2010 — is a cloud-based music service that provides unlimited access to more than 8 million songs under license from every major record label and more than 25,000 indie labels. The mobile app is currently available on BlackBerry and Android smartphones and PCs/Macs. It will be available on iPhone within the first half of 2010. Headquartered in New York City, Thumbplay was founded in September 2004 by Are Traasdahl and Evan Schwartz. Investors include Bain Capital Ventures, SoftBank Capital, i-Hatch Ventures, Redwood Partners, New Enterprise Associates, Meritech, Brookside Capital Partners and Cross Creek Capital.

Memento

Series C in 2007
Memento specializes in providing enterprise fraud and compliance solutions tailored for credit unions and community banks in North America and Europe. The company’s flagship platform, Security 4.0, integrates data management, fraud analytics, and case management to enable proactive monitoring and real-time alerts, addressing various technological and regulatory challenges. Memento's offerings include tools for monitoring new account fraud across multiple channels and transaction types, as well as solutions for insider threats and deposit account fraud prevention. Additionally, the company provides a suite of services that help smaller financial institutions meet regulatory requirements and combat identity theft. Established in 2002, Memento is headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts, with additional offices in New York, Los Angeles, Milan, London, and Washington, D.C.

Thumbplay

Series C in 2006
Thumbplay is a provider of mobile entertainment in the U.S. Thumbplay.com features licensed music, video and games from several large entertainment companies, including: EMI, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group. Thumbplay Music — which launched in private beta on January 7, 2010 and in public beta on March 4, 2010 — is a cloud-based music service that provides unlimited access to more than 8 million songs under license from every major record label and more than 25,000 indie labels. The mobile app is currently available on BlackBerry and Android smartphones and PCs/Macs. It will be available on iPhone within the first half of 2010. Headquartered in New York City, Thumbplay was founded in September 2004 by Are Traasdahl and Evan Schwartz. Investors include Bain Capital Ventures, SoftBank Capital, i-Hatch Ventures, Redwood Partners, New Enterprise Associates, Meritech, Brookside Capital Partners and Cross Creek Capital.

Memento

Series B in 2005
Memento specializes in providing enterprise fraud and compliance solutions tailored for credit unions and community banks in North America and Europe. The company’s flagship platform, Security 4.0, integrates data management, fraud analytics, and case management to enable proactive monitoring and real-time alerts, addressing various technological and regulatory challenges. Memento's offerings include tools for monitoring new account fraud across multiple channels and transaction types, as well as solutions for insider threats and deposit account fraud prevention. Additionally, the company provides a suite of services that help smaller financial institutions meet regulatory requirements and combat identity theft. Established in 2002, Memento is headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts, with additional offices in New York, Los Angeles, Milan, London, and Washington, D.C.

Thor Technologies

Venture Round in 2004
Thor Technologies International specializes in identity management solutions for enterprises and public sector agencies. Founded in 1991 and based in New York, the company offers a range of products designed to automate the management of identities and access privileges. Their solutions include Xellerate Identity Manager, which integrates audit and compliance management with password management; Xellerate Audit and Compliance Manager, focused on compliance automation; Xellerate Password Manager, aimed at addressing helpdesk and password management challenges; and Xellerate Token Manager, which facilitates the administration of authentication tokens. In addition, Thor has developed Odin, a SaaS platform and mobile app that enhances the gig economy by streamlining the onboarding process for contractors, simplifying payment procedures, and assisting with tax filings, all while providing contractors with immediate payments and affordable benefits.

Thor Technologies

Series B in 2002
Thor Technologies International specializes in identity management solutions for enterprises and public sector agencies. Founded in 1991 and based in New York, the company offers a range of products designed to automate the management of identities and access privileges. Their solutions include Xellerate Identity Manager, which integrates audit and compliance management with password management; Xellerate Audit and Compliance Manager, focused on compliance automation; Xellerate Password Manager, aimed at addressing helpdesk and password management challenges; and Xellerate Token Manager, which facilitates the administration of authentication tokens. In addition, Thor has developed Odin, a SaaS platform and mobile app that enhances the gig economy by streamlining the onboarding process for contractors, simplifying payment procedures, and assisting with tax filings, all while providing contractors with immediate payments and affordable benefits.
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