Benchmark

Benchmark is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm founded in 1995 that backs technology companies from seed through growth stages. The firm focuses on software and services, mobile and social platforms, marketplaces, infrastructure, and artificial intelligence, with investments in the United States (notably the West Coast and New York), Europe, and Israel. Benchmark takes a hands-on, founder-friendly approach, often taking board seats to help portfolio companies scale and secure follow-on financing. It has a track record of backing industry leaders and notable exits, reflecting its emphasis on transformational technology companies.

Alex Balkanski

General Partner

Matt Cohler

Partner

Jason Droege

Venture Partner

Bruce Dunlevie

General Partner

Peter Fenton

General Partner

Past deals in Western US

MindsDB

Seed Round in 2023
MindsDB is an open source company that designs an automated machine learning platform, enabling users to ask predictive questions of their data and receive accurate answers. The MindsDB platform automates the steps required to generate reliable predictions, effectively turning a database into an automated data science capability. It supports a broad range of applications, including credit scoring, customer lifetime value optimization, direct marketing, fraud detection, inventory management, predictive maintenance, price modeling, product personalization, and risk assessment. MindsDB serves industries such as retail, financial services, high tech and manufacturing, healthcare, energy, and insurance. Founded in 2017 and based in Berkeley, California, the company aims to democratize machine learning and make advanced analytics accessible across teams.

MindsDB

Seed Round in 2023
MindsDB is an open source company that designs an automated machine learning platform, enabling users to ask predictive questions of their data and receive accurate answers. The MindsDB platform automates the steps required to generate reliable predictions, effectively turning a database into an automated data science capability. It supports a broad range of applications, including credit scoring, customer lifetime value optimization, direct marketing, fraud detection, inventory management, predictive maintenance, price modeling, product personalization, and risk assessment. MindsDB serves industries such as retail, financial services, high tech and manufacturing, healthcare, energy, and insurance. Founded in 2017 and based in Berkeley, California, the company aims to democratize machine learning and make advanced analytics accessible across teams.

Instawork

Series D in 2023
Founded in 2015, Instawork operates a career marketplace for hospitality professionals. It automates traditional recruitment processes for small businesses, connecting them with qualified hourly workers based on their schedules and availability.

MindsDB

Series A in 2023
MindsDB is an open source company that designs an automated machine learning platform, enabling users to ask predictive questions of their data and receive accurate answers. The MindsDB platform automates the steps required to generate reliable predictions, effectively turning a database into an automated data science capability. It supports a broad range of applications, including credit scoring, customer lifetime value optimization, direct marketing, fraud detection, inventory management, predictive maintenance, price modeling, product personalization, and risk assessment. MindsDB serves industries such as retail, financial services, high tech and manufacturing, healthcare, energy, and insurance. Founded in 2017 and based in Berkeley, California, the company aims to democratize machine learning and make advanced analytics accessible across teams.

Nextdoor

Post in 2023
Nextdoor operates a social networking platform connecting neighbors globally, fostering local conversations and community support. It offers services like Help Map to assist vulnerable residents during crises. The company is headquartered in San Francisco with operations across multiple countries.

Levelpath

Seed Round in 2023
Levelpath is an AI-powered procurement platform that unifies workflows, data, people, and devices to improve productivity and collaboration across enterprises and their suppliers. Its platform provides a mobile-first experience that streamlines sourcing, purchasing, supply chains, and financial management, delivering faster, more transparent enterprise commerce and smarter operations. The system uses the Hyperbridge reasoning engine to extract and enrich data from hundreds of thousands of sources, presenting procurement information in a single view accessible on any device. Levelpath is headquartered in San Francisco.

Docker

Series C in 2022
Docker develops an open container platform for building, shipping, and running distributed applications. The platform enables developers and operations teams to package applications into portable containers that run consistently across laptops, on-premises data centers, and public cloud environments. It provides container runtime and packaging tools, development language support and tooling for building, scaling, deploying, and load balancing, and a cloud service for sharing applications and automating workflows. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, the company aims to simplify application development and accelerate delivery from code to the cloud.

Digits

Series C in 2022
Digits is a fintech company that develops AI-powered accounting platforms. Founded in 2018 by Wayne Chang and Jeff Seibert, the company automates bookkeeping, provides real-time financial insights, and streamlines tax management for startups and small businesses.

HackerOne

Series E in 2022
HackerOne, established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, operates a platform that connects businesses with cybersecurity researchers, known as "hackers". This platform facilitates ethical hacking, where these professionals identify vulnerabilities in companies' software applications. HackerOne mediates between the hackers and the businesses, enabling secure collaboration to improve security and protect consumer data. The company's services include bug bounty solutions, vulnerability disclosure programs, and coordination processes, helping organizations reduce security risks and build trust with their customers.

Stytch

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2020, Stytch is a San Francisco-based company specializing in passwordless authentication. It provides developers with tools to enhance user experience and security through features like one-time passcodes, magic links, and PIN verification.

Modern Treasury

Series C in 2021
Modern Treasury Corp. is a technology company that specializes in payment operations software, aimed at simplifying and modernizing business payments. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a platform that automates the complete lifecycle of payments. This includes processes such as payment initiation, approval, processing, and reconciliation, all accessible through a web application or API. By integrating bank statements with clients' financial logic, Modern Treasury provides a comprehensive view of financial transactions, allowing finance teams to focus on critical business challenges rather than manual reconciliation tasks. The platform serves various industries, including real estate, healthcare, financial services, and marketplaces, offering robust tools and real-time data access to enhance payment operations.

Hound Labs

Venture Round in 2021
Hound Labs, Inc. is an innovative company founded in 2014 and based in Oakland, California, specializing in advanced breath testing technologies. Its flagship product, the HOUND® CANNABIS BREATHALYZER, is designed to detect and measure the presence of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in breath, providing a practical solution for employers to ascertain recent cannabis use. This technology features the shortest detection window in the cannabis testing industry, allowing for the identification of active THC molecules. By focusing on workplace safety, Hound Labs enables businesses to implement policies that prohibit cannabis use during work hours while respecting employees' rights to use the substance outside of work. The company aims to address the challenges posed by increasing cannabis legalization, offering an objective method for employers to manage safety and productivity in the workplace.

Solv

Series C in 2021
Solv Health, Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, operates an online platform enabling users to promptly schedule same-day appointments with doctors, locate urgent care centers and COVID-19 testing facilities, and arrange video visits. The platform aims to empower patients by providing transparent information about healthcare providers, wait times, and costs.

Stytch

Series A in 2021
Founded in 2020, Stytch is a San Francisco-based company specializing in passwordless authentication. It provides developers with tools to enhance user experience and security through features like one-time passcodes, magic links, and PIN verification.

Benchling

Series E in 2021
Benchling, Inc. delivers a cloud-based informatics platform for life sciences research and development. The platform unifies experiment design, data capture, and collaboration in a single interface, enabling scientists to design, record, and share experiments. It consists of an integrated lab notebook, a biological registration system to track inventory such as plasmids, antibodies, and cell lines, and a molecular biology design and analysis suite that supports end-to-end R&D workflows. Additional modules include Benchling Insights for querying and visualizing structured data and collaboration around it, and Bioregistry for biological entity registration and strain management. Benchling serves researchers in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies as well as academic and government labs, including research and development managers and principal investigators who need centralized data management and streamlined collaboration. The platform is applied across antibodies, cell therapy, gene therapy, proteins and peptides, vaccines, and industrial biotechnology. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, Benchling enables scientists to design DNA, manage workflows, and accelerate decision-making throughout the R&D lifecycle.

Manticore Games

Series C in 2021
Manticore Games, Inc. is a game development company founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Mateo, California. The company specializes in creating Core, a comprehensive platform that allows users to build, share, and play online games. It serves as an accessible game construction kit and social gaming environment, designed to empower individuals with little to no coding experience to create and publish their own games quickly. Manticore Games aims to foster a vibrant community of game makers and players, providing an endless universe of interactive experiences for users to explore. The team comprises industry veterans with extensive backgrounds in PC, console, mobile, and virtual reality gaming.

Docker

Series B in 2021
Docker develops an open container platform for building, shipping, and running distributed applications. The platform enables developers and operations teams to package applications into portable containers that run consistently across laptops, on-premises data centers, and public cloud environments. It provides container runtime and packaging tools, development language support and tooling for building, scaling, deploying, and load balancing, and a cloud service for sharing applications and automating workflows. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, the company aims to simplify application development and accelerate delivery from code to the cloud.

Stytch

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2020, Stytch is a San Francisco-based company specializing in passwordless authentication. It provides developers with tools to enhance user experience and security through features like one-time passcodes, magic links, and PIN verification.

Airplane

Series A in 2021
Airplane is a software development company founded in 2021 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It provides a cloud-based platform designed to assist engineers in creating internal tools that facilitate recurring workflows within organizations. By enabling the transformation of scripts, SQL queries, and other functions into enterprise-grade applications, Airplane allows clients to streamline their processes and concentrate on core backend operations, ultimately saving time and enhancing productivity. The company's focus lies in software engineering and information technology, positioning it as a valuable resource for organizations seeking to optimize their internal workflows.

Good Eggs

Series D in 2021
Good Eggs, Inc. is an online grocery delivery service based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2011. The company specializes in providing a diverse range of products, including fresh, local produce, meal kits, grocery staples, and beverages such as wine and beer. Good Eggs emphasizes thoughtfully sourced, sustainable ingredients, offering items like dairy products, meats, seafood, snacks, pantry essentials, and health and home goods. By focusing on quality and local sourcing, Good Eggs aims to deliver an exceptional grocery shopping experience, allowing customers to conveniently order fresh food and have it delivered directly to their homes or offices in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Modern Treasury

Series B in 2021
Modern Treasury Corp. is a technology company that specializes in payment operations software, aimed at simplifying and modernizing business payments. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a platform that automates the complete lifecycle of payments. This includes processes such as payment initiation, approval, processing, and reconciliation, all accessible through a web application or API. By integrating bank statements with clients' financial logic, Modern Treasury provides a comprehensive view of financial transactions, allowing finance teams to focus on critical business challenges rather than manual reconciliation tasks. The platform serves various industries, including real estate, healthcare, financial services, and marketplaces, offering robust tools and real-time data access to enhance payment operations.

Solv

Series B in 2020
Solv Health, Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, operates an online platform enabling users to promptly schedule same-day appointments with doctors, locate urgent care centers and COVID-19 testing facilities, and arrange video visits. The platform aims to empower patients by providing transparent information about healthcare providers, wait times, and costs.

Manticore Games

Corporate Round in 2020
Manticore Games, Inc. is a game development company founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Mateo, California. The company specializes in creating Core, a comprehensive platform that allows users to build, share, and play online games. It serves as an accessible game construction kit and social gaming environment, designed to empower individuals with little to no coding experience to create and publish their own games quickly. Manticore Games aims to foster a vibrant community of game makers and players, providing an endless universe of interactive experiences for users to explore. The team comprises industry veterans with extensive backgrounds in PC, console, mobile, and virtual reality gaming.

Pachyderm

Series B in 2020
Pachyderm, Inc., founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing software for deploying and managing multi-stage, language-agnostic data pipelines. The company's platform provides data lineage to track the entire machine learning development lifecycle and supports end-to-end data science workflows. Pachyderm offers an enterprise-grade, open-source data science platform that ensures explainable, repeatable, and scalable ML/AI processes. Its solutions include version control for data, tools for building scalable pipelines, and support for any language, framework, or tool. The company provides a free, open-source version of its platform, as well as enterprise and hub versions tailored to specific needs.

Cambly

Series B in 2020
Cambly Inc. is an online educational platform established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in providing language training services, primarily focusing on English learners. Through its mobile application, Cambly offers on-demand access to native English-speaking tutors via video chat, allowing students to engage in conversational practice tailored to their individual needs. This interactive platform enables users to learn new vocabulary and concepts in a dynamic manner, with the option to review lessons at their convenience. Cambly aims to facilitate language acquisition through direct interaction with experienced tutors, effectively bridging the gap between learners and proficient speakers.

Benchling

Series D in 2020
Benchling, Inc. delivers a cloud-based informatics platform for life sciences research and development. The platform unifies experiment design, data capture, and collaboration in a single interface, enabling scientists to design, record, and share experiments. It consists of an integrated lab notebook, a biological registration system to track inventory such as plasmids, antibodies, and cell lines, and a molecular biology design and analysis suite that supports end-to-end R&D workflows. Additional modules include Benchling Insights for querying and visualizing structured data and collaboration around it, and Bioregistry for biological entity registration and strain management. Benchling serves researchers in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies as well as academic and government labs, including research and development managers and principal investigators who need centralized data management and streamlined collaboration. The platform is applied across antibodies, cell therapy, gene therapy, proteins and peptides, vaccines, and industrial biotechnology. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, Benchling enables scientists to design DNA, manage workflows, and accelerate decision-making throughout the R&D lifecycle.

Digits

Series B in 2020
Digits is a fintech company that develops AI-powered accounting platforms. Founded in 2018 by Wayne Chang and Jeff Seibert, the company automates bookkeeping, provides real-time financial insights, and streamlines tax management for startups and small businesses.

Modern Treasury

Series A in 2019
Modern Treasury Corp. is a technology company that specializes in payment operations software, aimed at simplifying and modernizing business payments. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a platform that automates the complete lifecycle of payments. This includes processes such as payment initiation, approval, processing, and reconciliation, all accessible through a web application or API. By integrating bank statements with clients' financial logic, Modern Treasury provides a comprehensive view of financial transactions, allowing finance teams to focus on critical business challenges rather than manual reconciliation tasks. The platform serves various industries, including real estate, healthcare, financial services, and marketplaces, offering robust tools and real-time data access to enhance payment operations.

Docker

Venture Round in 2019
Docker develops an open container platform for building, shipping, and running distributed applications. The platform enables developers and operations teams to package applications into portable containers that run consistently across laptops, on-premises data centers, and public cloud environments. It provides container runtime and packaging tools, development language support and tooling for building, scaling, deploying, and load balancing, and a cloud service for sharing applications and automating workflows. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, the company aims to simplify application development and accelerate delivery from code to the cloud.

Manticore Games

Series B in 2019
Manticore Games, Inc. is a game development company founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Mateo, California. The company specializes in creating Core, a comprehensive platform that allows users to build, share, and play online games. It serves as an accessible game construction kit and social gaming environment, designed to empower individuals with little to no coding experience to create and publish their own games quickly. Manticore Games aims to foster a vibrant community of game makers and players, providing an endless universe of interactive experiences for users to explore. The team comprises industry veterans with extensive backgrounds in PC, console, mobile, and virtual reality gaming.

Nextdoor

Series F in 2019
Nextdoor operates a social networking platform connecting neighbors globally, fostering local conversations and community support. It offers services like Help Map to assist vulnerable residents during crises. The company is headquartered in San Francisco with operations across multiple countries.

HackerOne

Series D in 2019
HackerOne, established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, operates a platform that connects businesses with cybersecurity researchers, known as "hackers". This platform facilitates ethical hacking, where these professionals identify vulnerabilities in companies' software applications. HackerOne mediates between the hackers and the businesses, enabling secure collaboration to improve security and protect consumer data. The company's services include bug bounty solutions, vulnerability disclosure programs, and coordination processes, helping organizations reduce security risks and build trust with their customers.

Hound Labs

Series D in 2019
Hound Labs, Inc. is an innovative company founded in 2014 and based in Oakland, California, specializing in advanced breath testing technologies. Its flagship product, the HOUND® CANNABIS BREATHALYZER, is designed to detect and measure the presence of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in breath, providing a practical solution for employers to ascertain recent cannabis use. This technology features the shortest detection window in the cannabis testing industry, allowing for the identification of active THC molecules. By focusing on workplace safety, Hound Labs enables businesses to implement policies that prohibit cannabis use during work hours while respecting employees' rights to use the substance outside of work. The company aims to address the challenges posed by increasing cannabis legalization, offering an objective method for employers to manage safety and productivity in the workplace.

Hipcamp

Series B in 2019
Founded in 2013, Hipcamp is a platform that connects users with private land owners for camping and outdoor recreation. It offers a marketplace where people can discover, book, and list campsites on both private and public lands, creating new revenue streams for landowners while promoting conservation efforts.

Benchling

Series C in 2019
Benchling, Inc. delivers a cloud-based informatics platform for life sciences research and development. The platform unifies experiment design, data capture, and collaboration in a single interface, enabling scientists to design, record, and share experiments. It consists of an integrated lab notebook, a biological registration system to track inventory such as plasmids, antibodies, and cell lines, and a molecular biology design and analysis suite that supports end-to-end R&D workflows. Additional modules include Benchling Insights for querying and visualizing structured data and collaboration around it, and Bioregistry for biological entity registration and strain management. Benchling serves researchers in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies as well as academic and government labs, including research and development managers and principal investigators who need centralized data management and streamlined collaboration. The platform is applied across antibodies, cell therapy, gene therapy, proteins and peptides, vaccines, and industrial biotechnology. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, Benchling enables scientists to design DNA, manage workflows, and accelerate decision-making throughout the R&D lifecycle.

thatgamecompany

Series C in 2019
thatgamecompany is a video game developer founded in 2006 and based in Los Angeles. The company designs and develops artistically crafted, broadly accessible video games for consoles, computers, and mobile devices, aiming to push the boundaries of interactive entertainment and provide meaningful, enriching experiences that touch and inspire players.

Instawork

Series B in 2019
Founded in 2015, Instawork operates a career marketplace for hospitality professionals. It automates traditional recruitment processes for small businesses, connecting them with qualified hourly workers based on their schedules and availability.

Buoyant

Venture Round in 2019
Buoyant Inc., established in 2015 and based in San Francisco, specializes in developing open-source software to enhance the performance, reliability, and security of cloud-native applications. The company's flagship product is Linkerd, an open-source network proxy designed for service mesh deployment, facilitating efficient management, control, and monitoring of service-to-service communication within applications. Buoyant's team comprises senior ex-Twitter infrastructure engineers aiming to provide advanced capabilities to various companies, as they previously helped conquer Twitter's "Fail Whale" issue. The company is well-funded and backed by prominent investors.

Instawork

Series A in 2019
Founded in 2015, Instawork operates a career marketplace for hospitality professionals. It automates traditional recruitment processes for small businesses, connecting them with qualified hourly workers based on their schedules and availability.

Blue Hexagon

Series B in 2019
Blue Hexagon Inc. is a cybersecurity company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, California. It specializes in developing machine learning-based threat detection software that provides real-time protection against cyber threats. The company's platform leverages artificial intelligence to deliver on-device malware detection, helping organizations enhance their network security and improve their overall cloud security posture. By focusing on automated network threat defense, Blue Hexagon aims to secure enterprises from evolving digital threats effectively.

Confluent

Series D in 2019
Confluent is a data streaming platform company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California. It builds and offers a platform based on Apache Kafka that enables real‑time data integration, stream processing, and analytics for enterprises, government agencies, and the public sector. The company’s product suite includes Confluent Cloud, a fully managed streaming service; Confluent Platform, a self‑managed SaaS offering; Confluent Operator for Kubernetes; KSQL and ksqlDB for continuous SQL queries; and WarpStream for event‑driven architecture. Confluent generates revenue primarily through subscription fees and professional services. It operates globally with offices in the United States, Europe, and Australia.

Pachyderm

Series A in 2018
Pachyderm, Inc., founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing software for deploying and managing multi-stage, language-agnostic data pipelines. The company's platform provides data lineage to track the entire machine learning development lifecycle and supports end-to-end data science workflows. Pachyderm offers an enterprise-grade, open-source data science platform that ensures explainable, repeatable, and scalable ML/AI processes. Its solutions include version control for data, tools for building scalable pipelines, and support for any language, framework, or tool. The company provides a free, open-source version of its platform, as well as enterprise and hub versions tailored to specific needs.

Cerebras Systems

Series D in 2018
Cerebras Systems Inc. is a technology company that specializes in manufacturing artificial intelligence chips specifically designed for deep learning applications. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, the company is dedicated to creating advanced computing systems that significantly accelerate deep learning tasks. By integrating expertise in computer architecture with machine learning, Cerebras develops innovative technologies that aim to enhance AI performance and transform the landscape of artificial intelligence. Through its unique design principles, the company seeks to push the boundaries of what is possible in AI computing.

Ubiquity6

Series B in 2018
Ubiquity6 develops a platform that enables users to create and interact in shared augmented reality spaces mapped onto the real world using computer vision technology. Incorporated in 2017, it is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Benchling

Series B in 2018
Benchling, Inc. delivers a cloud-based informatics platform for life sciences research and development. The platform unifies experiment design, data capture, and collaboration in a single interface, enabling scientists to design, record, and share experiments. It consists of an integrated lab notebook, a biological registration system to track inventory such as plasmids, antibodies, and cell lines, and a molecular biology design and analysis suite that supports end-to-end R&D workflows. Additional modules include Benchling Insights for querying and visualizing structured data and collaboration around it, and Bioregistry for biological entity registration and strain management. Benchling serves researchers in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies as well as academic and government labs, including research and development managers and principal investigators who need centralized data management and streamlined collaboration. The platform is applied across antibodies, cell therapy, gene therapy, proteins and peptides, vaccines, and industrial biotechnology. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, Benchling enables scientists to design DNA, manage workflows, and accelerate decision-making throughout the R&D lifecycle.

Good Eggs

Series C in 2018
Good Eggs, Inc. is an online grocery delivery service based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2011. The company specializes in providing a diverse range of products, including fresh, local produce, meal kits, grocery staples, and beverages such as wine and beer. Good Eggs emphasizes thoughtfully sourced, sustainable ingredients, offering items like dairy products, meats, seafood, snacks, pantry essentials, and health and home goods. By focusing on quality and local sourcing, Good Eggs aims to deliver an exceptional grocery shopping experience, allowing customers to conveniently order fresh food and have it delivered directly to their homes or offices in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Solv

Series B in 2018
Solv Health, Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, operates an online platform enabling users to promptly schedule same-day appointments with doctors, locate urgent care centers and COVID-19 testing facilities, and arrange video visits. The platform aims to empower patients by providing transparent information about healthcare providers, wait times, and costs.

Bugsnag

Series B in 2018
Bugsnag, Inc. is a software company founded in 2012 that specializes in automated crash detection for web and mobile applications. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Bath, United Kingdom, Bugsnag provides developers with a platform that enables them to detect, diagnose, and prioritize application crashes across various environments. The company's offerings include the Stability Center, which delivers insights into application stability trends, and a range of tools designed to enhance application performance and reliability. Bugsnag's platform has successfully processed billions of crashes for numerous leading technology firms, helping them maintain the stability of their software products.

Wealthfront

Series E in 2018
Wealthfront Inc. is a privately owned investment manager based in Redwood City, California, specializing in automated wealth management services. The company focuses on helping individuals, particularly young professionals and families, build long-term wealth through a combination of diversified investing, high-yield savings, and low-cost loans. Wealthfront's mobile application functions as a robo-advisor, providing users with access to investment strategies and comprehensive financial planning services. The firm leverages in-house research to guide its investments in public equity, fixed income funds, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds. With over 500,000 clients in the United States, Wealthfront manages more than $30 billion in assets and has received numerous accolades for its innovative financial products and services.

Stitch Health

Series A in 2017
Stitch Health is a patient engagement platform based in San Francisco, California, focused on enhancing patient experiences within the healthcare system. The company provides a comprehensive care coordination platform that facilitates communication and collaboration among healthcare teams, including doctors, nurses, social workers, and pharmacists. By offering tools for team communication, patient engagement, and management, Stitch Health aims to streamline interactions and replace outdated methods such as pagers, phone calls, and email, ensuring more efficient coordination of care. Through its innovative solutions, Stitch Health seeks to improve the quality of healthcare delivery for both providers and patients.

Manticore Games

Series A in 2017
Manticore Games, Inc. is a game development company founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Mateo, California. The company specializes in creating Core, a comprehensive platform that allows users to build, share, and play online games. It serves as an accessible game construction kit and social gaming environment, designed to empower individuals with little to no coding experience to create and publish their own games quickly. Manticore Games aims to foster a vibrant community of game makers and players, providing an endless universe of interactive experiences for users to explore. The team comprises industry veterans with extensive backgrounds in PC, console, mobile, and virtual reality gaming.

Hipcamp

Series A in 2017
Founded in 2013, Hipcamp is a platform that connects users with private land owners for camping and outdoor recreation. It offers a marketplace where people can discover, book, and list campsites on both private and public lands, creating new revenue streams for landowners while promoting conservation efforts.

Blue Hexagon

Series A in 2017
Blue Hexagon Inc. is a cybersecurity company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, California. It specializes in developing machine learning-based threat detection software that provides real-time protection against cyber threats. The company's platform leverages artificial intelligence to deliver on-device malware detection, helping organizations enhance their network security and improve their overall cloud security posture. By focusing on automated network threat defense, Blue Hexagon aims to secure enterprises from evolving digital threats effectively.

Docker

Series E in 2017
Docker develops an open container platform for building, shipping, and running distributed applications. The platform enables developers and operations teams to package applications into portable containers that run consistently across laptops, on-premises data centers, and public cloud environments. It provides container runtime and packaging tools, development language support and tooling for building, scaling, deploying, and load balancing, and a cloud service for sharing applications and automating workflows. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, the company aims to simplify application development and accelerate delivery from code to the cloud.

Buoyant

Series A in 2017
Buoyant Inc., established in 2015 and based in San Francisco, specializes in developing open-source software to enhance the performance, reliability, and security of cloud-native applications. The company's flagship product is Linkerd, an open-source network proxy designed for service mesh deployment, facilitating efficient management, control, and monitoring of service-to-service communication within applications. Buoyant's team comprises senior ex-Twitter infrastructure engineers aiming to provide advanced capabilities to various companies, as they previously helped conquer Twitter's "Fail Whale" issue. The company is well-funded and backed by prominent investors.

Hound Labs

Series B in 2017
Hound Labs, Inc. is an innovative company founded in 2014 and based in Oakland, California, specializing in advanced breath testing technologies. Its flagship product, the HOUND® CANNABIS BREATHALYZER, is designed to detect and measure the presence of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in breath, providing a practical solution for employers to ascertain recent cannabis use. This technology features the shortest detection window in the cannabis testing industry, allowing for the identification of active THC molecules. By focusing on workplace safety, Hound Labs enables businesses to implement policies that prohibit cannabis use during work hours while respecting employees' rights to use the substance outside of work. The company aims to address the challenges posed by increasing cannabis legalization, offering an objective method for employers to manage safety and productivity in the workplace.

Domo

Series D in 2017
Domo operates a cloud-based platform that digitally connects employees at all levels with real-time data and insights, enabling business management via smartphones.

Solv

Series A in 2017
Solv Health, Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, operates an online platform enabling users to promptly schedule same-day appointments with doctors, locate urgent care centers and COVID-19 testing facilities, and arrange video visits. The platform aims to empower patients by providing transparent information about healthcare providers, wait times, and costs.

Confluent

Series C in 2017
Confluent is a data streaming platform company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California. It builds and offers a platform based on Apache Kafka that enables real‑time data integration, stream processing, and analytics for enterprises, government agencies, and the public sector. The company’s product suite includes Confluent Cloud, a fully managed streaming service; Confluent Platform, a self‑managed SaaS offering; Confluent Operator for Kubernetes; KSQL and ksqlDB for continuous SQL queries; and WarpStream for event‑driven architecture. Confluent generates revenue primarily through subscription fees and professional services. It operates globally with offices in the United States, Europe, and Australia.

HackerOne

Series C in 2017
HackerOne, established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, operates a platform that connects businesses with cybersecurity researchers, known as "hackers". This platform facilitates ethical hacking, where these professionals identify vulnerabilities in companies' software applications. HackerOne mediates between the hackers and the businesses, enabling secure collaboration to improve security and protect consumer data. The company's services include bug bounty solutions, vulnerability disclosure programs, and coordination processes, helping organizations reduce security risks and build trust with their customers.

Cerebras Systems

Series C in 2017
Cerebras Systems Inc. is a technology company that specializes in manufacturing artificial intelligence chips specifically designed for deep learning applications. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, the company is dedicated to creating advanced computing systems that significantly accelerate deep learning tasks. By integrating expertise in computer architecture with machine learning, Cerebras develops innovative technologies that aim to enhance AI performance and transform the landscape of artificial intelligence. Through its unique design principles, the company seeks to push the boundaries of what is possible in AI computing.

Cerebras Systems

Series B in 2016
Cerebras Systems Inc. is a technology company that specializes in manufacturing artificial intelligence chips specifically designed for deep learning applications. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, the company is dedicated to creating advanced computing systems that significantly accelerate deep learning tasks. By integrating expertise in computer architecture with machine learning, Cerebras develops innovative technologies that aim to enhance AI performance and transform the landscape of artificial intelligence. Through its unique design principles, the company seeks to push the boundaries of what is possible in AI computing.

Revinate

Series C in 2016
Revinate, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in customer relationship management (CRM) and email marketing software tailored for the hospitality industry. Established in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Amsterdam, Singapore, and Dubai, Revinate empowers hotels to enhance guest experiences and drive direct revenue. Its platform enables hoteliers to engage with guests at various stages of their journey—from initial research and booking to check-in, stay, and post-checkout—utilizing preferred communication channels such as voice, text, email, and web chat. The software consolidates guest profiles and data-driven insights, facilitating personalized interactions through email marketing, upsells, and guest surveys, while also improving online reputation management and rankings.

Brighter

Series D in 2016
Brighter, Inc. is a technology-driven company based in Santa Monica, California, that focuses on transforming health insurance, particularly in the dental benefits sector. Founded in 2010, it operates a platform that connects patients, providers, and payers, facilitating a more engaging and transparent experience for users. The platform offers consumer-driven dental benefits specifically for employees of self-insured companies and licenses its member and provider engagement tools to large insurance carriers. By pre-negotiating rates for common dental procedures within its network of approved dentists, Brighter aims to make healthcare more affordable and accessible. This model not only reduces administrative costs but also empowers patients to become more active participants in their healthcare decisions. Brighter has positioned itself as an innovator in the healthcare space, leveraging technology to enhance the user experience and improve the efficiency of health service interactions. The company was previously known as Medical and Dental Commerce Corporation before rebranding in 2013 and operates as a subsidiary of Cigna Corporation.

Amazon One Medical

Private Equity Round in 2015
One Medical is a membership-based healthcare platform that offers a range of concierge medical services, combining digital health solutions with in-person care. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company aims to enhance the patient experience by providing seamless access to healthcare, including virtual video visits available at any time. By focusing on building personal relationships between healthcare providers and patients, One Medical seeks to improve health outcomes while reducing costs. The organization is committed to challenging the traditional healthcare model through its technology-powered, human-centered approach, ensuring that members receive high-quality care that is convenient and effective.

Quip

Series B in 2015
Quip is a living document platform that integrates documents, spreadsheets, and communication tools to enhance team collaboration and productivity. Founded in 2012 by Bret Taylor and Kevin Gibbs, Quip is designed for modern workflows, allowing users to create and iterate on documents seamlessly across various devices and locations. Its user-friendly interface merges documents and messaging into a single chat-like thread, facilitating immediate collaboration. Quip serves a diverse clientele, including notable companies such as Facebook, New Relic, and Pinterest. Headquartered in San Francisco, Quip aims to streamline workflows by focusing on collaboration among individuals rather than managing separate files.

Optimizely

Series C in 2015
Optimizely operates a website optimization platform that enables organizations worldwide to conduct A/B testing, multivariate testing, and personalization. Its platform facilitates data-driven decisions through experiments, available in multiple languages. Serving diverse industries like agencies, e-commerce, enterprises, and small businesses, Optimizely was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco with offices globally.

Farmigo

Series B in 2015
Farmigo, Inc. is an online marketplace based in Palo Alto, California, that connects consumers with local farmers and food producers to facilitate the purchase of fresh food. Established in 2009, the company specializes in curating a weekly selection of produce, meats, dairy, baked goods, and snacks, effectively creating an online farmer's market. Farmigo's platform supports community-supported agriculture (CSA) initiatives and food hubs, providing software and services that help manage these operations. By promoting group-buying directly from local sources, Farmigo offers a scalable alternative to traditional supermarkets, enabling consumers to enjoy fresh, farm-to-table food conveniently.

Laurel & Wolf

Series B in 2015
Laurel & Wolf, Inc. is an online interior design company based in West Hollywood, California, founded in 2014 by professional designer Leura Fine. The company aims to make professional interior design services accessible and affordable for consumers across the United States. By operating as a marketplace, Laurel & Wolf allows customers to connect with skilled designers who can transform their spaces according to individual needs and lifestyles. The platform offers a unique opportunity for designers to showcase their work, earn additional income, and enhance their brand visibility while serving a diverse clientele. Customers benefit from a streamlined design process, receiving tailor-made solutions at a low, flat fee.

Greenhouse Software

Series C in 2015
Greenhouse Software Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in New York City with offices globally, specializes in talent acquisition software. Its comprehensive platform includes an applicant tracking system and recruiting software, along with mobile applications for iOS and Android users. Greenhouse caters to diverse sectors such as technology, healthcare, finance, and media, serving over 7,000 customers worldwide including notable companies like Airbnb, Pinterest, and HubSpot. The platform facilitates hiring processes from sourcing to onboarding, enabling employers to define their hiring needs, streamline interviews, collect feedback, and track new hires. Greenhouse partners with various HR software providers to enhance its service offerings.

CloudPassage

Series D in 2015
CloudPassage, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in providing an automated security platform for public and hybrid cloud environments, as well as data centers. Its flagship product, CloudPassage Halo, is a software-as-a-service platform that offers a range of security features, including dynamic firewall automation, software vulnerability assessment, and compliance monitoring. The Halo platform consists of several components, such as the Halo Daemon, which monitors server security, and the Halo Grid, which analyzes data collected from various sources. CloudPassage enables organizations to deploy security controls rapidly and scale them according to their needs, ensuring continuous protection for servers, instances, and containers. Notable clients include Citrix, Salesforce.com, and Adobe, highlighting its effectiveness in enhancing security and compliance for leading enterprises. Founded in 2009, CloudPassage is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Confluent

Series B in 2015
Confluent is a data streaming platform company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California. It builds and offers a platform based on Apache Kafka that enables real‑time data integration, stream processing, and analytics for enterprises, government agencies, and the public sector. The company’s product suite includes Confluent Cloud, a fully managed streaming service; Confluent Platform, a self‑managed SaaS offering; Confluent Operator for Kubernetes; KSQL and ksqlDB for continuous SQL queries; and WarpStream for event‑driven architecture. Confluent generates revenue primarily through subscription fees and professional services. It operates globally with offices in the United States, Europe, and Australia.

Bugsnag

Series A in 2015
Bugsnag, Inc. is a software company founded in 2012 that specializes in automated crash detection for web and mobile applications. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Bath, United Kingdom, Bugsnag provides developers with a platform that enables them to detect, diagnose, and prioritize application crashes across various environments. The company's offerings include the Stability Center, which delivers insights into application stability trends, and a range of tools designed to enhance application performance and reliability. Bugsnag's platform has successfully processed billions of crashes for numerous leading technology firms, helping them maintain the stability of their software products.

HackerOne

Series B in 2015
HackerOne, established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, operates a platform that connects businesses with cybersecurity researchers, known as "hackers". This platform facilitates ethical hacking, where these professionals identify vulnerabilities in companies' software applications. HackerOne mediates between the hackers and the businesses, enabling secure collaboration to improve security and protect consumer data. The company's services include bug bounty solutions, vulnerability disclosure programs, and coordination processes, helping organizations reduce security risks and build trust with their customers.

Aquifi

Series C in 2015
Aquifi, Inc. is a technology company specializing in three-dimensional computer vision solutions, sensors, and algorithms aimed at enhancing automation in logistics, manufacturing, and e-commerce. Founded in 2011 and based in Palo Alto, California, Aquifi develops innovative products such as Aquifi Fluid Vision, which integrates 3D vision with deep learning to improve the accuracy and quality of enterprise processes. The company also produces 3D vision sensors, including mobile hand-held devices designed for industrial settings. These technologies enable businesses to address challenges related to quality control, inspection, inventory management, and defect detection, ultimately streamlining operations and increasing efficiency. Aquifi was formerly known as Imimtek, Inc. until its rebranding in 2012.

Vessel

Series B in 2015
Vessel Group, Inc., established in 2013 and led by CEO Jason Kilar (ex-Hulu, Amazon), operates an online video platform. The platform offers a wide range of video content, categorized into over 20 genres such as comedy, gaming, music, and news. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Vessel is backed by prominent investors including Benchmark, Greylock Partners, and Bezos Expeditions.

Duo Security

Series C in 2015
Duo Security provides cloud-based access protection solutions for companies worldwide, specializing in multi-factor authentication (MFA), passwordless login, and single sign-on (SSO) technologies. Their services include unified endpoint visibility, adaptive authentication, policy enforcement, and secure remote access to both cloud and on-premises applications. Duo Security's offerings help protect against phishing, credential theft, and application breaches, serving industries such as healthcare, finance, technology, government, education, legal, retail, and more. Founded in 2009 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company also has offices in San Mateo, California; Austin, Texas; and London, United Kingdom. As of September 28, 2018, Duo Security operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.

Greenhouse Software

Series B in 2015
Greenhouse Software Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in New York City with offices globally, specializes in talent acquisition software. Its comprehensive platform includes an applicant tracking system and recruiting software, along with mobile applications for iOS and Android users. Greenhouse caters to diverse sectors such as technology, healthcare, finance, and media, serving over 7,000 customers worldwide including notable companies like Airbnb, Pinterest, and HubSpot. The platform facilitates hiring processes from sourcing to onboarding, enabling employers to define their hiring needs, streamline interviews, collect feedback, and track new hires. Greenhouse partners with various HR software providers to enhance its service offerings.

Revinate

Series B in 2015
Revinate, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in customer relationship management (CRM) and email marketing software tailored for the hospitality industry. Established in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Amsterdam, Singapore, and Dubai, Revinate empowers hotels to enhance guest experiences and drive direct revenue. Its platform enables hoteliers to engage with guests at various stages of their journey—from initial research and booking to check-in, stay, and post-checkout—utilizing preferred communication channels such as voice, text, email, and web chat. The software consolidates guest profiles and data-driven insights, facilitating personalized interactions through email marketing, upsells, and guest surveys, while also improving online reputation management and rankings.

Confluent

Series A in 2014
Confluent is a data streaming platform company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California. It builds and offers a platform based on Apache Kafka that enables real‑time data integration, stream processing, and analytics for enterprises, government agencies, and the public sector. The company’s product suite includes Confluent Cloud, a fully managed streaming service; Confluent Platform, a self‑managed SaaS offering; Confluent Operator for Kubernetes; KSQL and ksqlDB for continuous SQL queries; and WarpStream for event‑driven architecture. Confluent generates revenue primarily through subscription fees and professional services. It operates globally with offices in the United States, Europe, and Australia.

Gigya

Series F in 2014
Gigya, Inc. is a provider of a customer identity management platform that assists companies in transforming unknown site visitors into known, loyal, and engaged customers. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Gigya's platform enables businesses to collect, manage, and utilize customer identities at scale. This capability facilitates the creation of personalized experiences that drive growth and enhance customer relationships. The platform consolidates data into comprehensive customer profiles, allowing enterprises to recognize customers across various devices and improve service offerings. Additionally, Gigya provides developers with APIs for secure and scalable registration, authentication, profile management, data analytics, and third-party integrations. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including e-commerce, media, publishing, and travel, both in the United States and internationally. As of November 2017, Gigya operates as a subsidiary of hybris AG.

Minerva Project

Series B in 2014
Minerva Project, Inc. is an educational institution based in San Francisco, California, that offers undergraduate courses through Minerva Schools at KGI. Founded in 2011, it focuses on providing innovative higher education by integrating pedagogy, curriculum, and class environments to enhance learning outcomes. Minerva is dedicated to preparing global leaders and innovators for the complexities of the 21st century, building upon the traditions of liberal arts and sciences education. Additionally, the organization operates the Minerva Institute for Research and Scholarship, which offers scholarship and loan programs to support higher education. Through its initiatives, Minerva Project aims to develop not only intellectual abilities but also critical life skills, professional capabilities, and essential personal character traits in its students.

Duo Security

Series B in 2014
Duo Security provides cloud-based access protection solutions for companies worldwide, specializing in multi-factor authentication (MFA), passwordless login, and single sign-on (SSO) technologies. Their services include unified endpoint visibility, adaptive authentication, policy enforcement, and secure remote access to both cloud and on-premises applications. Duo Security's offerings help protect against phishing, credential theft, and application breaches, serving industries such as healthcare, finance, technology, government, education, legal, retail, and more. Founded in 2009 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company also has offices in San Mateo, California; Austin, Texas; and London, United Kingdom. As of September 28, 2018, Duo Security operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.

Edmodo

Series D in 2014
Edmodo, Inc. is an online education platform founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Mateo, California. The platform serves as a global education network, enabling educators to connect and collaborate with students, parents, and fellow teachers. With over 77 million users across approximately 550,000 schools worldwide, Edmodo prioritizes the privacy and security of its users while providing a dynamic environment for resource sharing and communication. It offers various tools that support school leaders in analyzing educational data, facilitating professional development, and enhancing learning outcomes through formative assessments. Additionally, Edmodo features capabilities for posting classroom materials, sharing multimedia resources, and accessing academic information such as homework and grades, thereby fostering a collaborative learning community. As of May 2018, Edmodo operates as a subsidiary of Best Assistant Education Online Limited.

Vessel

Series A in 2014
Vessel Group, Inc., established in 2013 and led by CEO Jason Kilar (ex-Hulu, Amazon), operates an online video platform. The platform offers a wide range of video content, categorized into over 20 genres such as comedy, gaming, music, and news. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Vessel is backed by prominent investors including Benchmark, Greylock Partners, and Bezos Expeditions.

Stitch Fix

Series C in 2014
Stitch Fix, Inc. is a personal styling platform that offers a curated selection of apparel, shoes, and accessories for men, women, and children. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company utilizes a combination of data science and human expertise to provide personalized styling services. Clients receive a customized shipment called A FIX, where stylists hand-select items based on an analysis of client preferences and merchandise data. Stitch Fix's product offerings include various categories such as denim, dresses, blouses, skirts, and footwear, catering to diverse needs including women's, petite, maternity, men's, and plus sizes. The company aims to deliver a tailored shopping experience through its website and mobile app.

HackerOne

Series A in 2014
HackerOne, established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, operates a platform that connects businesses with cybersecurity researchers, known as "hackers". This platform facilitates ethical hacking, where these professionals identify vulnerabilities in companies' software applications. HackerOne mediates between the hackers and the businesses, enabling secure collaboration to improve security and protect consumer data. The company's services include bug bounty solutions, vulnerability disclosure programs, and coordination processes, helping organizations reduce security risks and build trust with their customers.

thatgamecompany

Series B in 2014
thatgamecompany is a video game developer founded in 2006 and based in Los Angeles. The company designs and develops artistically crafted, broadly accessible video games for consoles, computers, and mobile devices, aiming to push the boundaries of interactive entertainment and provide meaningful, enriching experiences that touch and inspire players.

Clarizen

Series F in 2014
Clarizen, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based work collaboration and project management solutions aimed at enhancing organizational efficiency. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in Israel, the United Kingdom, and Australia, Clarizen offers a comprehensive suite of tools that include project portfolio management, resource management, budget and expense management, and risk management. Its platform supports cross-company engagement through configurable workflow automation and in-context collaboration, fostering a tailored experience for various roles within an organization. Clarizen's solutions cater to project managers, IT teams, professional services, agile development, and marketing teams, enabling them to streamline tasks, manage projects in real time, and improve overall visibility across the enterprise. The company also provides technical customer support and project management education services, further enhancing its value to clients.

Optimizely

Series B in 2014
Optimizely operates a website optimization platform that enables organizations worldwide to conduct A/B testing, multivariate testing, and personalization. Its platform facilitates data-driven decisions through experiments, available in multiple languages. Serving diverse industries like agencies, e-commerce, enterprises, and small businesses, Optimizely was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco with offices globally.

Amazon One Medical

Private Equity Round in 2014
One Medical is a membership-based healthcare platform that offers a range of concierge medical services, combining digital health solutions with in-person care. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company aims to enhance the patient experience by providing seamless access to healthcare, including virtual video visits available at any time. By focusing on building personal relationships between healthcare providers and patients, One Medical seeks to improve health outcomes while reducing costs. The organization is committed to challenging the traditional healthcare model through its technology-powered, human-centered approach, ensuring that members receive high-quality care that is convenient and effective.

Avvo

Series D in 2014
Avvo, Inc. is an online legal marketplace that facilitates connections between consumers and lawyers in the United States. The platform features a comprehensive lawyer directory that includes Avvo-rated profiles, client reviews, and peer endorsements for a vast majority of attorneys, allowing consumers to find legal representation suited to their specific needs. Additionally, Avvo operates a Q&A forum where users can obtain free legal advice from participating lawyers, as well as access previously asked questions and responses. To assist lawyers in expanding their practices, Avvo offers marketing tools and services, including Avvo Ignite, a specialized cloud-based marketing platform. The company's services cover a wide range of legal areas, including criminal defense, family law, immigration, personal injury, and more. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Avvo, Inc. has positioned itself as a significant resource for both consumers seeking legal assistance and attorneys aiming to grow their businesses.

Quora

Series C in 2014
Quora Inc. operates an online question-and-answer platform that facilitates knowledge sharing among users worldwide. Founded in 2009 and based in Mountain View, California, Quora allows individuals to post questions, provide answers, and engage in discussions on a diverse range of topics, including science, technology, business, health, and entertainment. The platform is designed to connect those seeking information with those able to provide insights, creating a community-driven environment for learning and sharing. In addition to its core functionality, Quora offers advertising opportunities for businesses looking to reach its user base.

Hortonworks

Series D in 2014
Hortonworks, Inc. is a provider of data management platforms and solutions that cater to a diverse range of industries, including financial services, healthcare, and telecommunications. The company specializes in the Hortonworks Data Platform (HDP), which is based on Apache Hadoop, allowing enterprises to store, manage, and analyze large datasets efficiently. In addition to HDP, Hortonworks offers Hortonworks DataFlow for real-time streaming analytics, Hortonworks DataPlane Service for data management across hybrid environments, and the Hortonworks Cybersecurity Platform for security analytics. The company also provides educational resources such as training, support services, and the Hortonworks Sandbox for testing and development. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Hortonworks operates globally and focuses on enabling organizations to harness the power of big data through its open-source solutions. As of early 2019, Hortonworks operates as a subsidiary of Cloudera, Inc.

EnVerv

Series C in 2014
EnVerv Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Milpitas, California, with additional offices in San Diego and China. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in developing System on Chip (SoC) solutions that facilitate high-performance communications over low-voltage and medium-voltage power lines. EnVerv's technology is designed for advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and various power line-based smart control applications, including energy management, smart metering, home automation, and intelligent monitoring systems for lighting and traffic networks. Their products cater to multiple markets, including smart electrical grids, revenue protection smart electricity networks, and grid connectivity solutions for solar power systems and substations. EnVerv was formerly known as Pervasive, Inc. and adopted its current name in January 2011.

CloudPassage

Series C in 2014
CloudPassage, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in providing an automated security platform for public and hybrid cloud environments, as well as data centers. Its flagship product, CloudPassage Halo, is a software-as-a-service platform that offers a range of security features, including dynamic firewall automation, software vulnerability assessment, and compliance monitoring. The Halo platform consists of several components, such as the Halo Daemon, which monitors server security, and the Halo Grid, which analyzes data collected from various sources. CloudPassage enables organizations to deploy security controls rapidly and scale them according to their needs, ensuring continuous protection for servers, instances, and containers. Notable clients include Citrix, Salesforce.com, and Adobe, highlighting its effectiveness in enhancing security and compliance for leading enterprises. Founded in 2009, CloudPassage is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Docker

Series B in 2014
Docker develops an open container platform for building, shipping, and running distributed applications. The platform enables developers and operations teams to package applications into portable containers that run consistently across laptops, on-premises data centers, and public cloud environments. It provides container runtime and packaging tools, development language support and tooling for building, scaling, deploying, and load balancing, and a cloud service for sharing applications and automating workflows. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, the company aims to simplify application development and accelerate delivery from code to the cloud.

Glassdoor

Series E in 2013
Glassdoor, Inc. is an online jobs and career community that facilitates connections between job seekers, employees, and employers. Founded in June 2007 and headquartered in Mill Valley, California, the company provides a platform where users can access job listings and contribute user-generated content, such as company reviews, salary reports, CEO approval ratings, and interview insights. This information helps individuals make informed career decisions. Glassdoor operates in various sectors, including administrative, engineering, finance, healthcare, IT, and sales. In addition to its website, the service is accessible via mobile applications on iOS and Android platforms. With a global presence, Glassdoor also has offices in several major cities, including San Francisco, Chicago, Toronto, London, and São Paulo. As of June 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd.

Nextdoor

Series C in 2013
Nextdoor operates a social networking platform connecting neighbors globally, fostering local conversations and community support. It offers services like Help Map to assist vulnerable residents during crises. The company is headquartered in San Francisco with operations across multiple countries.

Brighter

Series C in 2013
Brighter, Inc. is a technology-driven company based in Santa Monica, California, that focuses on transforming health insurance, particularly in the dental benefits sector. Founded in 2010, it operates a platform that connects patients, providers, and payers, facilitating a more engaging and transparent experience for users. The platform offers consumer-driven dental benefits specifically for employees of self-insured companies and licenses its member and provider engagement tools to large insurance carriers. By pre-negotiating rates for common dental procedures within its network of approved dentists, Brighter aims to make healthcare more affordable and accessible. This model not only reduces administrative costs but also empowers patients to become more active participants in their healthcare decisions. Brighter has positioned itself as an innovator in the healthcare space, leveraging technology to enhance the user experience and improve the efficiency of health service interactions. The company was previously known as Medical and Dental Commerce Corporation before rebranding in 2013 and operates as a subsidiary of Cigna Corporation.
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