M12 - Microsoft's Venture Fund

M12 - Microsoft’s venture fund, invests in early-stage enterprise software companies with a focus on AI, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, developer tools, vertical SaaS, and Web3/Gaming. Since 2016, M12 has invested in over 100 companies, helping startups accelerate growth with unparalleled access to Microsoft.

Matthew Goldstein

Managing Director

Michelle Gonzalez

Corporate Vice President and Global Head

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Managing Director

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Managing Director

Tamara Steffens

Managing Director

James Wu

Partner

Andrew Smyth

Managing Partner

Samir Kumar

Managing Director

Past deals in Enterprise Software

Allstacks

Series A in 2024
Allstacks is a software engineering intelligence platform that serves enterprise software organizations by enhancing forecasting and risk management. The platform simplifies access and identity management processes, offering automatic data import capabilities and detailed analytics. It identifies roadblocks within software delivery and provides weekly reports with benchmarking tools to help software leaders recognize inefficiencies. By analyzing where developers allocate their time and which initiatives receive the most investment, Allstacks enables organizations to make informed decisions and improve their software delivery processes. Its mission focuses on building organizational trust through predictive forecasting and comprehensive risk analysis.

NeuBird

Seed Round in 2024
NeuBird is a first-of-its-kind cloud-based generative operations platform for enterprises.

Typeface

Series B in 2023
Typeface is a generative AI application for creating enterprise content. Enterprises can now create on-brand content faster combining content velocity with brand personalization and control. It offers self-service content development solutions for the entire lifecycle, allowing every employee to create captivating content with ease, speed, and brand authenticity.

Deployed

Seed Round in 2023
Deployed is an AI-assisted decision and document automation platform that enhances how organizations manage procurement, legal, and operational processes. The platform addresses inefficiencies in decision-making and collaboration by streamlining procurement workflows through its WorkAssessor tool. Additionally, it automates the creation of complex documents, including contracts, statements of work, and operational agreements, with its WorkAuthor tool. By improving clarity and efficiency in document creation, Deployed enables clients to accurately describe their work, achieve better value for money, and effectively measure the return on investment from their external workforce. The solutions offered by Deployed ultimately lead to reduced costs, improved compliance, and enhanced operational efficiency, allowing enterprises to navigate document-intensive processes more effectively.

env0

Series A in 2023
env0 is a developer of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) management software that helps businesses master cloud infrastructure with environment provisioning, cloud governance, and workflow tools. Built to empower the entire team, env0 provides developers, SREs, data scientists, and even sales and support staff with a way to shift complex workloads into manageable cloud environments. The env0 platform is the first cloud management platform built to enable self-service with complete governance and cost control in AWS, Azure and Google Cloud Platform.

Typeface

Series A in 2023
Typeface is a generative AI application for creating enterprise content. Enterprises can now create on-brand content faster combining content velocity with brand personalization and control. It offers self-service content development solutions for the entire lifecycle, allowing every employee to create captivating content with ease, speed, and brand authenticity.

Fordefi

Seed Round in 2022
Fordefi operates a multi-party computation (MPC) wallet platform that serves as a Web3 gateway for institutions, facilitating secure connections to decentralized applications (dApps) across various blockchain networks. As the first institutional MPC wallet and security platform specifically designed for decentralized finance, Fordefi offers a range of features including MPC key management, self-service DeFi policy controls, and time-of-transaction smart contract insights. Additionally, the platform provides transaction simulation and risk alerts, enabling market participants to engage with decentralized finance securely and efficiently.

WorkSpan

Series C in 2022
WorkSpan is a co-sell management network that enables companies to enhance and scale their co-sell revenue growth. Its secure SaaS platform facilitates collaboration among partnership and sales teams, allowing them to work together on deals, exchange co-sell referrals directly from their CRM, manage shared pipelines, and monitor performance through a live dashboard. As a leader in Ecosystem Business Management, WorkSpan supports major business ecosystems within the technology and communications sectors, managing over $50 billion in joint pipeline and significantly accelerating the speed to market for joint solutions. The company's clientele includes prominent names such as Microsoft, Cisco, SAP, and Accenture. Founded in January 2015 in Foster City, California, by Amit Sinha, Mayank Bawa, and Milind Joshi, WorkSpan continues to drive productivity and growth for its customers.

GrowthSpace

Series B in 2022
GrowthSpace is a talent development platform that enables the personalized learning and development of employees. GrowthSpace brings the power of data to personalized learning and development. At GrowthSpace, they believe that the future of learning and development is data-driven, measurable, and personalized for every employee. By combining the world’s most robust dataset with their network of global experts, they are able to help employees and teams achieve their professional goals and business KPIs at scale. Select from short growth sprints, group meetings, or lectures where employees can upskill, work on personal challenges, and improve their core competencies.

Evinced

Series B in 2022
Evinced specializes in providing end-to-end accessibility automation services aimed at assisting enterprises in making their web and mobile applications accessible to all users. The company offers AI-enabled tools that automatically identify, cluster, and monitor accessibility issues, significantly reducing the time developers spend on manual audits. By integrating its solutions directly into software development pipelines, Evinced helps organizations incorporate accessibility considerations seamlessly into their development processes. This approach not only minimizes risk but also accelerates time to market, allowing businesses to create inclusive digital experiences more efficiently.

Karlsgate

Seed Round in 2022
Karlsgate is a company that specializes in data collaboration software aimed at preserving the confidentiality of data subjects' identities. Founded in 2020 and based in Budd Lake, New Jersey, the company has developed a platform that utilizes patent-pending crypto identity technology and deterministic cascading match algorithms to facilitate anonymous data matching in real-time. This innovative approach allows brands, agencies, and data providers to exchange valuable consumer insights while ensuring robust identity protection, thereby addressing the growing need for privacy in data sharing.

Wandelbots

Series C in 2022
Wandelbots GmbH, based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in developing innovative solutions for programming industrial robots without the need for coding. The company offers a no-code solution called Wandelbots Teaching, which utilizes a sensor-attached wearable suit that allows users to demonstrate actions for robots to replicate. This demonstration-based teaching technology simplifies the process of robot programming, making it accessible to individuals without technical expertise and significantly speeding up automation processes—achieving results up to 20 times faster and ten times more cost-effective. Wandelbots has successfully partnered with major brands such as Universal Robots and Yaskawa, and its technology is utilized in manufacturing by companies like VW and Bayer. Since its establishment in 2017, Wandelbots has expanded rapidly, growing to over 170 employees and securing $123 million in funding from notable investors, including Microsoft. The company continues to build partnerships with system integrators across Germany, Europe, and the USA, while also exploring new market opportunities.

Prevedere

Venture Round in 2022
Prevedere, Inc. is a predictive analytics company that specializes in business performance forecasting software. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with an additional office in Sunnyvale, California, Prevedere provides a range of services including industry outlook reports, consumer behavior data, and predictive insights. The company's platform helps businesses monitor economic, environmental, and consumer behavior data to identify leading indicators for revenue and profit, thereby aiding in informed decision-making. Prevedere's offerings include predictive marketing analytics, financial forecasting intelligence, and demand planning solutions. The company also develops proprietary systems and APIs that integrate diverse data sources to ensure data accuracy and relevance. With a team comprising industry experts, data scientists, and economists, Prevedere supports organizations in navigating an ever-evolving market landscape.

Contrast Security

Series E in 2021
Contrast Security, Inc. specializes in developing security software that enhances application self-protection against cyberattacks. Founded in 2014 and based in Los Altos, California, the company offers a range of solutions, including Contrast Assess, which integrates vulnerability assessment capabilities into software, and Contrast Protect, a runtime application self-protection tool that analyzes attack behaviors. Their patented deep security instrumentation provides comprehensive security observability, enabling continuous protection and accurate assessments of entire application portfolios without the need for disruptive scanning or specialized security personnel. This approach not only accelerates development cycles but also enhances operational efficiency and scalability while safeguarding applications from both known and unknown threats.

GrowthSpace

Series A in 2021
GrowthSpace is a talent development platform that enables the personalized learning and development of employees. GrowthSpace brings the power of data to personalized learning and development. At GrowthSpace, they believe that the future of learning and development is data-driven, measurable, and personalized for every employee. By combining the world’s most robust dataset with their network of global experts, they are able to help employees and teams achieve their professional goals and business KPIs at scale. Select from short growth sprints, group meetings, or lectures where employees can upskill, work on personal challenges, and improve their core competencies.

PandaDoc

Series C in 2021
PandaDoc is a document automation software that provides a digital transaction management platform aimed at streamlining the lifecycle of contracts, sales proposals, and various other documents. The platform features built-in electronic signatures, workflow management, and a document builder, facilitating the creation, editing, and signing of documents. It integrates seamlessly with customer relationship management (CRM) systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools, payment solutions, and cloud storage systems. This integration allows clients to enhance their document workflows, gain valuable insights, and increase operational efficiency.

Skedulo

Series C in 2021
Skedulo is a software company specializing in mobile workforce management solutions designed to enhance the efficiency of enterprises and mid-market companies. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, Skedulo provides tools that facilitate the intelligent scheduling, dispatching, and tracking of field resources. Its platform integrates seamlessly with major systems such as Salesforce and ServiceNow, as well as with various other systems of record. This flexibility allows organizations to connect their operations, scheduling, and back-office teams with mobile workers effectively. Skedulo has successfully supported over 150 companies in managing more than 5 million appointments globally, helping them gain a clearer understanding of workforce capacity and availability. With additional offices in North America, Australia, Asia, and the United Kingdom, Skedulo continues to empower businesses to streamline their workforce management processes.

env0

Series A in 2021
env0 is a developer of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) management software that helps businesses master cloud infrastructure with environment provisioning, cloud governance, and workflow tools. Built to empower the entire team, env0 provides developers, SREs, data scientists, and even sales and support staff with a way to shift complex workloads into manageable cloud environments. The env0 platform is the first cloud management platform built to enable self-service with complete governance and cost control in AWS, Azure and Google Cloud Platform.

Workboard

Series D in 2021
WorkBoard Inc. is an enterprise SaaS company that specializes in providing an OKR (Objectives and Key Results) software platform designed to enhance organizational alignment and accountability. Founded in 2013 and based in Redwood City, California, WorkBoard offers the Enterprise Results Platform, which allows companies to localize objectives to teams, measure outcomes, and coordinate actions effectively. The platform transforms traditional strategy alignment into a dynamic, data-driven process, integrating analytics to facilitate goal alignment and automate business reviews. By promoting transparency and engagement, WorkBoard helps teams execute strategic priorities efficiently, fostering a culture of accountability and results-driven performance as organizations scale.

Mend

Series D in 2021
Mend (previously known as WhiteSource) founded in 2011, Mend is the first application security platform that actually automates the process of fixing application vulnerabilities. Mend takes most of the burden off the developer, who doesn’t really need to become a security expert. That’s why our motto is: You code, we cure. Mend is used by more than 1000 customers worldwide, from all verticals and sizes, including 23% of Fortune 100 companies, as well as industry leaders such as Microsoft, IBM, Comcast, and many more. For more information, please visit www.mend.io

Evisort

Series B in 2021
Evisort Inc. is a technology company that specializes in contract lifecycle management through its AI-powered application. Founded in 2016 and based in San Mateo, California, Evisort's platform automates the analysis and management of contracts, allowing users to extract, classify, and track key provisions efficiently. The solution enables seamless uploading, searching, monitoring, and reporting across various business areas, catering to professionals such as attorneys, procurement officers, and finance managers. Users can search for specific clauses, contract types, and assess risks related to indemnification, confidentiality, and compliance with regulations like GDPR. Evisort aims to enhance document management and transform legal challenges into strategic opportunities by connecting contract data across critical business systems and facilitating collaboration throughout the contract lifecycle.

Evinced

Series A in 2021
Evinced specializes in providing end-to-end accessibility automation services aimed at assisting enterprises in making their web and mobile applications accessible to all users. The company offers AI-enabled tools that automatically identify, cluster, and monitor accessibility issues, significantly reducing the time developers spend on manual audits. By integrating its solutions directly into software development pipelines, Evinced helps organizations incorporate accessibility considerations seamlessly into their development processes. This approach not only minimizes risk but also accelerates time to market, allowing businesses to create inclusive digital experiences more efficiently.

Rescale

Series C in 2021
Rescale, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing and operating cloud-based platforms for scientific and engineering simulations. Its offerings include the ScaleX Pro platform for independent professionals and small to medium-sized businesses, and ScaleX Developer, which allows external application developers to integrate their software directly with Rescale’s systems. Additionally, the ScaleX Enterprise platform provides a comprehensive solution for enterprise-level simulation needs, managing on-premise high-performance computing resources and software licenses. Serving a diverse range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, and life sciences, Rescale facilitates more than 300 customers, from startups to large corporations, in accelerating their design processes and reducing time to market. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, Rescale also has offices in Tokyo, Munich, and Singapore, and it is supported by a variety of investors from the technology and venture capital sectors.

SpyCloud

Series C in 2020
SpyCloud Inc., based in Austin, Texas, specializes in cybersecurity solutions that protect businesses from cyberattacks by utilizing recaptured data from the darknet. Founded in 2016, the company offers a range of services, including early-warning breach detection, account takeover fraud prevention, active directory protection, and corporate exposure alerts. Its cybercrime analytics platform provides actionable insights to help organizations proactively prevent ransomware attacks, safeguard employee and consumer identities, and conduct fraud investigations. With a team of over 200 cybersecurity experts, SpyCloud serves a diverse clientele, including major global enterprises and government agencies, aiming to enhance internet safety through automated solutions that combat cybercrime effectively.

CognitiveScale

Series B in 2020
CognitiveScale, Inc. specializes in developing augmented intelligence software tailored for financial services, healthcare, and digital commerce sectors. Utilizing its Cortex platform, the company enables enterprises to integrate artificial intelligence and blockchain technology into their operations. Key offerings include Cortex 5, which facilitates the design and management of enterprise-grade AI systems, the AI marketplace for collaborative problem-solving, and Cortex Certifai, which helps identify and manage risks in automated decision-making. Additionally, CognitiveScale provides AI lifecycle management tools and systems such as ENGAGE for enhanced customer engagement and AMPLIFY for intelligent process automation. The company has formed strategic partnerships with prominent firms such as IBM, Microsoft, and Deloitte, serving Global 500 clients worldwide. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in New York, London, and Hyderabad, CognitiveScale is recognized for its contributions to responsible AI and is backed by notable investors, including Norwest Venture Partners and Intel Capital.

env0

Funding Round in 2020
env0 is a developer of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) management software that helps businesses master cloud infrastructure with environment provisioning, cloud governance, and workflow tools. Built to empower the entire team, env0 provides developers, SREs, data scientists, and even sales and support staff with a way to shift complex workloads into manageable cloud environments. The env0 platform is the first cloud management platform built to enable self-service with complete governance and cost control in AWS, Azure and Google Cloud Platform.

Deployed

Seed Round in 2020
Deployed is an AI-assisted decision and document automation platform that enhances how organizations manage procurement, legal, and operational processes. The platform addresses inefficiencies in decision-making and collaboration by streamlining procurement workflows through its WorkAssessor tool. Additionally, it automates the creation of complex documents, including contracts, statements of work, and operational agreements, with its WorkAuthor tool. By improving clarity and efficiency in document creation, Deployed enables clients to accurately describe their work, achieve better value for money, and effectively measure the return on investment from their external workforce. The solutions offered by Deployed ultimately lead to reduced costs, improved compliance, and enhanced operational efficiency, allowing enterprises to navigate document-intensive processes more effectively.

Wandelbots

Series B in 2020
Wandelbots GmbH, based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in developing innovative solutions for programming industrial robots without the need for coding. The company offers a no-code solution called Wandelbots Teaching, which utilizes a sensor-attached wearable suit that allows users to demonstrate actions for robots to replicate. This demonstration-based teaching technology simplifies the process of robot programming, making it accessible to individuals without technical expertise and significantly speeding up automation processes—achieving results up to 20 times faster and ten times more cost-effective. Wandelbots has successfully partnered with major brands such as Universal Robots and Yaskawa, and its technology is utilized in manufacturing by companies like VW and Bayer. Since its establishment in 2017, Wandelbots has expanded rapidly, growing to over 170 employees and securing $123 million in funding from notable investors, including Microsoft. The company continues to build partnerships with system integrators across Germany, Europe, and the USA, while also exploring new market opportunities.

FortressIQ

Series B in 2020
FortressIQ defines security, insights, and governance in enterprise business automation and AI. It is on a mission to unlock the limitless potential of the global workforce by accelerating the responsible and ethical use of AI in the enterprise. FortressIQ is a meta-learning company, focused on techniques that allow deep neural networks to scalably acquire training data by observing the world around us. The company was founded by Pankaj Chowdhry in 2017, with its headquarters in San Francisco in California.

CNEX Labs

Series E in 2020
CNEX provides revolutionary solid-state storage semiconductor and software solutions for cloud, hyper-scale, and enterprise data centers. The company delivers innovative storage semiconductor and software solutions, partnering with solid-state storage manufacturers, data center and systems customers to develop revolutionary NVMe and Open-Channel SSD controller ASICs that deliver high-performance with low and predictable latency, scalability and flexibility for software-defined-storage. CNEX controller products are key to accelerating the capabilities of big data compute and analytics for the next generation of cloud, hyperscale and enterprise data centers. The customers use CNEX SSD controllers to deliver differentiated SSD solutions for low-power and high-performance in M.2, U.2, U.3, HHHL, EDSFF, and other form-factors. CNEX Labs was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Jose, California, United States.

CNEX Labs

Series E in 2020
CNEX provides revolutionary solid-state storage semiconductor and software solutions for cloud, hyper-scale, and enterprise data centers. The company delivers innovative storage semiconductor and software solutions, partnering with solid-state storage manufacturers, data center and systems customers to develop revolutionary NVMe and Open-Channel SSD controller ASICs that deliver high-performance with low and predictable latency, scalability and flexibility for software-defined-storage. CNEX controller products are key to accelerating the capabilities of big data compute and analytics for the next generation of cloud, hyperscale and enterprise data centers. The customers use CNEX SSD controllers to deliver differentiated SSD solutions for low-power and high-performance in M.2, U.2, U.3, HHHL, EDSFF, and other form-factors. CNEX Labs was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Jose, California, United States.

Workboard

Series C in 2020
WorkBoard Inc. is an enterprise SaaS company that specializes in providing an OKR (Objectives and Key Results) software platform designed to enhance organizational alignment and accountability. Founded in 2013 and based in Redwood City, California, WorkBoard offers the Enterprise Results Platform, which allows companies to localize objectives to teams, measure outcomes, and coordinate actions effectively. The platform transforms traditional strategy alignment into a dynamic, data-driven process, integrating analytics to facilitate goal alignment and automate business reviews. By promoting transparency and engagement, WorkBoard helps teams execute strategic priorities efficiently, fostering a culture of accountability and results-driven performance as organizations scale.

Illusive Networks

Venture Round in 2019
Illusive Networks Ltd. specializes in developing cybersecurity solutions focused on deception technology to prevent cyber attacks on enterprise systems. By creating a deceptive environment within existing networks, Illusive effectively identifies attackers, disrupts their activities, and provides actionable forensic insights. The company's offerings include compliance support, insider threat defense, and cloud security services, along with a comprehensive management platform that integrates various modular components for centralized cybersecurity management. Its Active Defense technology enhances security by removing vulnerable connections and replacing them with deceptive alternatives, allowing organizations to detect advanced persistent threats and prevent lateral movement by attackers. Founded in 2014 and based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, with an additional office in New York, Illusive serves clients across several industries, including finance, healthcare, legal, manufacturing, retail, and technology. The company, spun out from the venture group Team8, leverages expertise from veterans of Israel’s military intelligence to support its innovative approach to cybersecurity.

Volterra

Venture Round in 2019
Volterra Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, specializes in developing software for the deployment, operation, and security of distributed applications across edge and multi-cloud environments. The company offers distributed cloud services designed to facilitate the deployment of network and security applications, enabling clients to secure their cloud applications and optimize performance by bringing critical workloads closer to end-users. This approach assists development and network operations teams in addressing operational security and performance challenges effectively.

Element AI

Series B in 2019
Element AI Inc. is an artificial intelligence company that provides solutions for organizations seeking to leverage AI and machine learning technologies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with an additional office in Toronto, the company operates an AI as a Service (AIaaS) platform, allowing businesses to launch and incubate AI solutions in collaboration with large corporations. Element AI focuses on delivering AI software products that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency across various sectors, including insurance, banking, manufacturing, logistics, retail, and consumer packaged goods. The company emphasizes research and development, maintaining strong ties to academia, and engages in policy discussions regarding the societal impacts of technology. Through its offerings, Element AI aims to help clients unlock insights, accelerate the adoption of AI, and improve overall business performance with explainable solutions.

Oosto

Series A in 2019
Oosto is a technology company that specializes in advanced facial recognition systems aimed at enhancing security and safety for enterprises. Its solutions enable real-time analysis of safety threats and the identification of persons of interest through an automated watchlist alerting system. This technology not only assists in classifying objects but also tracks individuals' contact histories, all while prioritizing the privacy of bystanders. Oosto's innovations aim to create secure environments where customers, employees, and guests can access spaces and services confidently and conveniently, without compromising ethical standards.

WorkSpan

Series B in 2019
WorkSpan is a co-sell management network that enables companies to enhance and scale their co-sell revenue growth. Its secure SaaS platform facilitates collaboration among partnership and sales teams, allowing them to work together on deals, exchange co-sell referrals directly from their CRM, manage shared pipelines, and monitor performance through a live dashboard. As a leader in Ecosystem Business Management, WorkSpan supports major business ecosystems within the technology and communications sectors, managing over $50 billion in joint pipeline and significantly accelerating the speed to market for joint solutions. The company's clientele includes prominent names such as Microsoft, Cisco, SAP, and Accenture. Founded in January 2015 in Foster City, California, by Amit Sinha, Mayank Bawa, and Milind Joshi, WorkSpan continues to drive productivity and growth for its customers.

CNEX Labs

Series D in 2019
CNEX provides revolutionary solid-state storage semiconductor and software solutions for cloud, hyper-scale, and enterprise data centers. The company delivers innovative storage semiconductor and software solutions, partnering with solid-state storage manufacturers, data center and systems customers to develop revolutionary NVMe and Open-Channel SSD controller ASICs that deliver high-performance with low and predictable latency, scalability and flexibility for software-defined-storage. CNEX controller products are key to accelerating the capabilities of big data compute and analytics for the next generation of cloud, hyperscale and enterprise data centers. The customers use CNEX SSD controllers to deliver differentiated SSD solutions for low-power and high-performance in M.2, U.2, U.3, HHHL, EDSFF, and other form-factors. CNEX Labs was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Jose, California, United States.

Voicea

Convertible Note in 2019
Voicea, based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in artificial intelligence-driven enterprise voice assistant software designed to enhance workplace productivity. The company's flagship product, EVA (Enterprise Voice Assistant), serves as an intelligent meeting facilitator that captures discussions in real-time, making meetings searchable and documenting critical decisions and action items. By integrating advanced speech recognition and AI technologies, EVA enables professionals to conduct more efficient and effective meetings, transforming conversations into actionable business initiatives. Founded in 2016 and previously known as Voicera, Voicea became a subsidiary of Cisco Systems in 2019, drawing leadership from experts with backgrounds at major tech companies such as Oracle, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Workboard

Series B in 2019
WorkBoard Inc. is an enterprise SaaS company that specializes in providing an OKR (Objectives and Key Results) software platform designed to enhance organizational alignment and accountability. Founded in 2013 and based in Redwood City, California, WorkBoard offers the Enterprise Results Platform, which allows companies to localize objectives to teams, measure outcomes, and coordinate actions effectively. The platform transforms traditional strategy alignment into a dynamic, data-driven process, integrating analytics to facilitate goal alignment and automate business reviews. By promoting transparency and engagement, WorkBoard helps teams execute strategic priorities efficiently, fostering a culture of accountability and results-driven performance as organizations scale.

Skedulo

Series B in 2019
Skedulo is a software company specializing in mobile workforce management solutions designed to enhance the efficiency of enterprises and mid-market companies. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, Skedulo provides tools that facilitate the intelligent scheduling, dispatching, and tracking of field resources. Its platform integrates seamlessly with major systems such as Salesforce and ServiceNow, as well as with various other systems of record. This flexibility allows organizations to connect their operations, scheduling, and back-office teams with mobile workers effectively. Skedulo has successfully supported over 150 companies in managing more than 5 million appointments globally, helping them gain a clearer understanding of workforce capacity and availability. With additional offices in North America, Australia, Asia, and the United Kingdom, Skedulo continues to empower businesses to streamline their workforce management processes.

Contrast Security

Series D in 2019
Contrast Security, Inc. specializes in developing security software that enhances application self-protection against cyberattacks. Founded in 2014 and based in Los Altos, California, the company offers a range of solutions, including Contrast Assess, which integrates vulnerability assessment capabilities into software, and Contrast Protect, a runtime application self-protection tool that analyzes attack behaviors. Their patented deep security instrumentation provides comprehensive security observability, enabling continuous protection and accurate assessments of entire application portfolios without the need for disruptive scanning or specialized security personnel. This approach not only accelerates development cycles but also enhances operational efficiency and scalability while safeguarding applications from both known and unknown threats.

SpyCloud

Series B in 2019
SpyCloud Inc., based in Austin, Texas, specializes in cybersecurity solutions that protect businesses from cyberattacks by utilizing recaptured data from the darknet. Founded in 2016, the company offers a range of services, including early-warning breach detection, account takeover fraud prevention, active directory protection, and corporate exposure alerts. Its cybercrime analytics platform provides actionable insights to help organizations proactively prevent ransomware attacks, safeguard employee and consumer identities, and conduct fraud investigations. With a team of over 200 cybersecurity experts, SpyCloud serves a diverse clientele, including major global enterprises and government agencies, aiming to enhance internet safety through automated solutions that combat cybercrime effectively.

Mend

Series C in 2018
Mend (previously known as WhiteSource) founded in 2011, Mend is the first application security platform that actually automates the process of fixing application vulnerabilities. Mend takes most of the burden off the developer, who doesn’t really need to become a security expert. That’s why our motto is: You code, we cure. Mend is used by more than 1000 customers worldwide, from all verticals and sizes, including 23% of Fortune 100 companies, as well as industry leaders such as Microsoft, IBM, Comcast, and many more. For more information, please visit www.mend.io

CNEX Labs

Series D in 2018
CNEX provides revolutionary solid-state storage semiconductor and software solutions for cloud, hyper-scale, and enterprise data centers. The company delivers innovative storage semiconductor and software solutions, partnering with solid-state storage manufacturers, data center and systems customers to develop revolutionary NVMe and Open-Channel SSD controller ASICs that deliver high-performance with low and predictable latency, scalability and flexibility for software-defined-storage. CNEX controller products are key to accelerating the capabilities of big data compute and analytics for the next generation of cloud, hyperscale and enterprise data centers. The customers use CNEX SSD controllers to deliver differentiated SSD solutions for low-power and high-performance in M.2, U.2, U.3, HHHL, EDSFF, and other form-factors. CNEX Labs was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Jose, California, United States.

CNEX Labs

Series D in 2018
CNEX provides revolutionary solid-state storage semiconductor and software solutions for cloud, hyper-scale, and enterprise data centers. The company delivers innovative storage semiconductor and software solutions, partnering with solid-state storage manufacturers, data center and systems customers to develop revolutionary NVMe and Open-Channel SSD controller ASICs that deliver high-performance with low and predictable latency, scalability and flexibility for software-defined-storage. CNEX controller products are key to accelerating the capabilities of big data compute and analytics for the next generation of cloud, hyperscale and enterprise data centers. The customers use CNEX SSD controllers to deliver differentiated SSD solutions for low-power and high-performance in M.2, U.2, U.3, HHHL, EDSFF, and other form-factors. CNEX Labs was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Jose, California, United States.

Voicea

Series A in 2018
Voicea, based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in artificial intelligence-driven enterprise voice assistant software designed to enhance workplace productivity. The company's flagship product, EVA (Enterprise Voice Assistant), serves as an intelligent meeting facilitator that captures discussions in real-time, making meetings searchable and documenting critical decisions and action items. By integrating advanced speech recognition and AI technologies, EVA enables professionals to conduct more efficient and effective meetings, transforming conversations into actionable business initiatives. Founded in 2016 and previously known as Voicera, Voicea became a subsidiary of Cisco Systems in 2019, drawing leadership from experts with backgrounds at major tech companies such as Oracle, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

CognitiveScale

Series B in 2018
CognitiveScale, Inc. specializes in developing augmented intelligence software tailored for financial services, healthcare, and digital commerce sectors. Utilizing its Cortex platform, the company enables enterprises to integrate artificial intelligence and blockchain technology into their operations. Key offerings include Cortex 5, which facilitates the design and management of enterprise-grade AI systems, the AI marketplace for collaborative problem-solving, and Cortex Certifai, which helps identify and manage risks in automated decision-making. Additionally, CognitiveScale provides AI lifecycle management tools and systems such as ENGAGE for enhanced customer engagement and AMPLIFY for intelligent process automation. The company has formed strategic partnerships with prominent firms such as IBM, Microsoft, and Deloitte, serving Global 500 clients worldwide. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in New York, London, and Hyderabad, CognitiveScale is recognized for its contributions to responsible AI and is backed by notable investors, including Norwest Venture Partners and Intel Capital.

Dynamic Signal

Series E in 2018
Dynamic Signal Inc. is an employee communication and engagement platform that enhances the connection between organizations and their employees. Founded in 2010 and based in San Bruno, California, the company specializes in employee advocacy programs designed to boost sales, increase brand awareness, and improve operational efficiency while fostering higher employee engagement. The platform facilitates timely and relevant communication, ensuring that employees receive essential enterprise signals across various channels and devices. Dynamic Signal offers a range of services, including influencer recruiting, collaboration support, member rewards, and account management. Its solutions are utilized by hundreds of major enterprises worldwide, including many Fortune 500 companies, to empower employees and drive productivity through effective advocacy.

Workboard

Series A in 2017
WorkBoard Inc. is an enterprise SaaS company that specializes in providing an OKR (Objectives and Key Results) software platform designed to enhance organizational alignment and accountability. Founded in 2013 and based in Redwood City, California, WorkBoard offers the Enterprise Results Platform, which allows companies to localize objectives to teams, measure outcomes, and coordinate actions effectively. The platform transforms traditional strategy alignment into a dynamic, data-driven process, integrating analytics to facilitate goal alignment and automate business reviews. By promoting transparency and engagement, WorkBoard helps teams execute strategic priorities efficiently, fostering a culture of accountability and results-driven performance as organizations scale.

Contrast Security

Series C in 2017
Contrast Security, Inc. specializes in developing security software that enhances application self-protection against cyberattacks. Founded in 2014 and based in Los Altos, California, the company offers a range of solutions, including Contrast Assess, which integrates vulnerability assessment capabilities into software, and Contrast Protect, a runtime application self-protection tool that analyzes attack behaviors. Their patented deep security instrumentation provides comprehensive security observability, enabling continuous protection and accurate assessments of entire application portfolios without the need for disruptive scanning or specialized security personnel. This approach not only accelerates development cycles but also enhances operational efficiency and scalability while safeguarding applications from both known and unknown threats.

Element AI

Series A in 2017
Element AI Inc. is an artificial intelligence company that provides solutions for organizations seeking to leverage AI and machine learning technologies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with an additional office in Toronto, the company operates an AI as a Service (AIaaS) platform, allowing businesses to launch and incubate AI solutions in collaboration with large corporations. Element AI focuses on delivering AI software products that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency across various sectors, including insurance, banking, manufacturing, logistics, retail, and consumer packaged goods. The company emphasizes research and development, maintaining strong ties to academia, and engages in policy discussions regarding the societal impacts of technology. Through its offerings, Element AI aims to help clients unlock insights, accelerate the adoption of AI, and improve overall business performance with explainable solutions.

Mend

Series B in 2017
Mend (previously known as WhiteSource) founded in 2011, Mend is the first application security platform that actually automates the process of fixing application vulnerabilities. Mend takes most of the burden off the developer, who doesn’t really need to become a security expert. That’s why our motto is: You code, we cure. Mend is used by more than 1000 customers worldwide, from all verticals and sizes, including 23% of Fortune 100 companies, as well as industry leaders such as Microsoft, IBM, Comcast, and many more. For more information, please visit www.mend.io

CognitiveScale

Funding Round in 2017
CognitiveScale, Inc. specializes in developing augmented intelligence software tailored for financial services, healthcare, and digital commerce sectors. Utilizing its Cortex platform, the company enables enterprises to integrate artificial intelligence and blockchain technology into their operations. Key offerings include Cortex 5, which facilitates the design and management of enterprise-grade AI systems, the AI marketplace for collaborative problem-solving, and Cortex Certifai, which helps identify and manage risks in automated decision-making. Additionally, CognitiveScale provides AI lifecycle management tools and systems such as ENGAGE for enhanced customer engagement and AMPLIFY for intelligent process automation. The company has formed strategic partnerships with prominent firms such as IBM, Microsoft, and Deloitte, serving Global 500 clients worldwide. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in New York, London, and Hyderabad, CognitiveScale is recognized for its contributions to responsible AI and is backed by notable investors, including Norwest Venture Partners and Intel Capital.

PandaDoc

Series B in 2017
PandaDoc is a document automation software that provides a digital transaction management platform aimed at streamlining the lifecycle of contracts, sales proposals, and various other documents. The platform features built-in electronic signatures, workflow management, and a document builder, facilitating the creation, editing, and signing of documents. It integrates seamlessly with customer relationship management (CRM) systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools, payment solutions, and cloud storage systems. This integration allows clients to enhance their document workflows, gain valuable insights, and increase operational efficiency.

Frame

Series A in 2017
Frame, Inc. is a cloud-based software as a service platform that enables individuals, educational institutions, businesses, and software vendors to run Windows applications online. The platform allows users to install applications in the cloud and access them across various devices, facilitating application streaming for educational purposes and reducing administrative complexity for businesses. Additionally, software vendors can leverage Frame to transition to a cloud-based SaaS model. The company's solutions cater to diverse industries, including CAD/CAE, oil and gas, building information modeling, simulation, training and education, and digital content creation, among others. Founded in 2012 and based in San Mateo, California, Frame operates as a subsidiary of Nutanix, Inc.

Prevedere

Series B in 2017
Prevedere, Inc. is a predictive analytics company that specializes in business performance forecasting software. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with an additional office in Sunnyvale, California, Prevedere provides a range of services including industry outlook reports, consumer behavior data, and predictive insights. The company's platform helps businesses monitor economic, environmental, and consumer behavior data to identify leading indicators for revenue and profit, thereby aiding in informed decision-making. Prevedere's offerings include predictive marketing analytics, financial forecasting intelligence, and demand planning solutions. The company also develops proprietary systems and APIs that integrate diverse data sources to ensure data accuracy and relevance. With a team comprising industry experts, data scientists, and economists, Prevedere supports organizations in navigating an ever-evolving market landscape.

CNEX Labs

Series C in 2017
CNEX provides revolutionary solid-state storage semiconductor and software solutions for cloud, hyper-scale, and enterprise data centers. The company delivers innovative storage semiconductor and software solutions, partnering with solid-state storage manufacturers, data center and systems customers to develop revolutionary NVMe and Open-Channel SSD controller ASICs that deliver high-performance with low and predictable latency, scalability and flexibility for software-defined-storage. CNEX controller products are key to accelerating the capabilities of big data compute and analytics for the next generation of cloud, hyperscale and enterprise data centers. The customers use CNEX SSD controllers to deliver differentiated SSD solutions for low-power and high-performance in M.2, U.2, U.3, HHHL, EDSFF, and other form-factors. CNEX Labs was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Jose, California, United States.

Illusive Networks

Venture Round in 2017
Illusive Networks Ltd. specializes in developing cybersecurity solutions focused on deception technology to prevent cyber attacks on enterprise systems. By creating a deceptive environment within existing networks, Illusive effectively identifies attackers, disrupts their activities, and provides actionable forensic insights. The company's offerings include compliance support, insider threat defense, and cloud security services, along with a comprehensive management platform that integrates various modular components for centralized cybersecurity management. Its Active Defense technology enhances security by removing vulnerable connections and replacing them with deceptive alternatives, allowing organizations to detect advanced persistent threats and prevent lateral movement by attackers. Founded in 2014 and based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, with an additional office in New York, Illusive serves clients across several industries, including finance, healthcare, legal, manufacturing, retail, and technology. The company, spun out from the venture group Team8, leverages expertise from veterans of Israel’s military intelligence to support its innovative approach to cybersecurity.

Team8

Venture Round in 2017
Team8 is a global venture group headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializing in the development and investment of companies in the fields of enterprise technology, cybersecurity, data science, artificial intelligence, and fintech. Established in 2014, Team8 employs a unique foundry model that identifies significant challenges faced by various industries, generates innovative solutions, and supports the growth of startups through technology, market alignment, and talent acquisition. The firm collaborates closely with entrepreneurs to co-found transformative fintech companies and has a strong emphasis on facilitating the digital transformation of financial institutions, enhancing existing fintech services, and enabling non-financial companies to offer financial solutions. Team8's leadership team comprises experienced entrepreneurs and industry leaders, including veterans from Israel’s elite tech and intelligence Unit 8200, ensuring a wealth of expertise in guiding new ventures towards success.

Element AI

Seed Round in 2016
Element AI Inc. is an artificial intelligence company that provides solutions for organizations seeking to leverage AI and machine learning technologies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with an additional office in Toronto, the company operates an AI as a Service (AIaaS) platform, allowing businesses to launch and incubate AI solutions in collaboration with large corporations. Element AI focuses on delivering AI software products that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency across various sectors, including insurance, banking, manufacturing, logistics, retail, and consumer packaged goods. The company emphasizes research and development, maintaining strong ties to academia, and engages in policy discussions regarding the societal impacts of technology. Through its offerings, Element AI aims to help clients unlock insights, accelerate the adoption of AI, and improve overall business performance with explainable solutions.

Dynamic Signal

Series D in 2016
Dynamic Signal Inc. is an employee communication and engagement platform that enhances the connection between organizations and their employees. Founded in 2010 and based in San Bruno, California, the company specializes in employee advocacy programs designed to boost sales, increase brand awareness, and improve operational efficiency while fostering higher employee engagement. The platform facilitates timely and relevant communication, ensuring that employees receive essential enterprise signals across various channels and devices. Dynamic Signal offers a range of services, including influencer recruiting, collaboration support, member rewards, and account management. Its solutions are utilized by hundreds of major enterprises worldwide, including many Fortune 500 companies, to empower employees and drive productivity through effective advocacy.

CognitiveScale

Series B in 2016
CognitiveScale, Inc. specializes in developing augmented intelligence software tailored for financial services, healthcare, and digital commerce sectors. Utilizing its Cortex platform, the company enables enterprises to integrate artificial intelligence and blockchain technology into their operations. Key offerings include Cortex 5, which facilitates the design and management of enterprise-grade AI systems, the AI marketplace for collaborative problem-solving, and Cortex Certifai, which helps identify and manage risks in automated decision-making. Additionally, CognitiveScale provides AI lifecycle management tools and systems such as ENGAGE for enhanced customer engagement and AMPLIFY for intelligent process automation. The company has formed strategic partnerships with prominent firms such as IBM, Microsoft, and Deloitte, serving Global 500 clients worldwide. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in New York, London, and Hyderabad, CognitiveScale is recognized for its contributions to responsible AI and is backed by notable investors, including Norwest Venture Partners and Intel Capital.

Comfy

Series B in 2016
Comfy connects people, places, and systems through one intuitive workplace app. With expertise in machine learning, UX design, and enterprise service, they create great relationships between people and their workplaces. At Comfy, they are driven by their passion for creating amazing workplace experiences. Comfy’s cloud-enabled platform seamlessly and securely connects your employees directly to their physical and digital workplace, driving productivity and delight.

Rescale

Series A in 2016
Rescale, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing and operating cloud-based platforms for scientific and engineering simulations. Its offerings include the ScaleX Pro platform for independent professionals and small to medium-sized businesses, and ScaleX Developer, which allows external application developers to integrate their software directly with Rescale’s systems. Additionally, the ScaleX Enterprise platform provides a comprehensive solution for enterprise-level simulation needs, managing on-premise high-performance computing resources and software licenses. Serving a diverse range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, and life sciences, Rescale facilitates more than 300 customers, from startups to large corporations, in accelerating their design processes and reducing time to market. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, Rescale also has offices in Tokyo, Munich, and Singapore, and it is supported by a variety of investors from the technology and venture capital sectors.

CNEX Labs

Series A in 2014
CNEX provides revolutionary solid-state storage semiconductor and software solutions for cloud, hyper-scale, and enterprise data centers. The company delivers innovative storage semiconductor and software solutions, partnering with solid-state storage manufacturers, data center and systems customers to develop revolutionary NVMe and Open-Channel SSD controller ASICs that deliver high-performance with low and predictable latency, scalability and flexibility for software-defined-storage. CNEX controller products are key to accelerating the capabilities of big data compute and analytics for the next generation of cloud, hyperscale and enterprise data centers. The customers use CNEX SSD controllers to deliver differentiated SSD solutions for low-power and high-performance in M.2, U.2, U.3, HHHL, EDSFF, and other form-factors. CNEX Labs was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Jose, California, United States.

SkyGiraffe

Seed Round in 2013
SkyGiraffe is a full-stack enterprise mobility platform. Their platform mobilizes back-end data to enable enterprise employees to manage business processes natively on iOS, Android, and Web. With a secure, code-free platform, SkyGiraffe extends enterprise data directly to mobile devices and provides customized, job-specific micro-moments that can read and write-back real-time data to existing backend systems. Backed by SGVC, Trilogy Equity Partners, Microsoft Ventures, 500 Startups and enterprise software angels, SkyGiraffe is based in San Mateo, CA with R&D in Israel.
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