Highland Capital Partners

Highland Capital Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 1988, with offices in Boston, Silicon Valley, and Shanghai. The firm is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs and has raised over $3 billion in committed capital, investing in more than 225 companies. Its focus spans both consumer and enterprise technology sectors, leading to the development of category-defining businesses. Notable investments include companies such as 2U, Ask Jeeves, and Rent the Runway. In addition to its investment activities, Highland Capital Partners fosters the next generation of entrepreneurs through initiatives like Summer@Highland, which provides mentorship and resources for students and university-affiliated startups.

Laurence Garrett

General Partner

Ayna Hayden

Principal

Paul Maeder

Chair, Partner and Founder

Corey Mulloy

General Partner

Dan Nova

General Partner

Chuan Thor

Managing Director

Past deals in Massachussets

Vecna Robotics

Series C in 2024
Vecna Robotics, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing autonomous mobile robots aimed at enhancing logistics and material handling. Founded in 2018 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of solutions, including automated material handling, hybrid fulfillment, and workflow optimization. Its flagship product, Pivot.al, is an AI-based orchestration engine that continuously analyzes operational states to optimize team performance. Additionally, Vecna Robotics provides Beacon, a solution that combines software updates, data analytics, and remote operations to enhance the functionality of its robots. By focusing on workflows rather than solely on robotic technology, Vecna Robotics ensures that all components of its systems work in harmony, allowing clients to adapt their processes efficiently to meet changing market demands.

Fairmarkit

Series C in 2022
Fairmarkit, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in developing a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform for tail spend management. Its platform is designed to automate the sourcing process, enabling procurement teams to operate more efficiently and save money on small to medium-sized purchases. By utilizing machine learning, Fairmarkit analyzes unstructured tail spend data to identify risks, trends, and pricing benchmarks, thereby streamlining the procurement process. The platform facilitates competitive bidding through automated requests for quotations (RFQs) and provides vendor recommendations, while centralizing historical data for better decision-making. Serving a diverse range of industries, Fairmarkit's technology aims to transform the purchasing landscape and enhance the effectiveness of procurement departments. Founded in 2017, the company positions itself as a key player in improving procurement practices across various sectors.

Coin Metrics

Series C in 2022
Coin Metrics Inc. is a provider of blockchain and cryptocurrency data, offering comprehensive market and network analytics to various industries. The company delivers a range of services, including the CM Network Data Pro, which provides historical crypto network data aggregated daily for prominent assets, and the CM Market Data Feed, which standardizes trade, candle, and order book data across multiple exchanges. Additionally, Coin Metrics offers CM Reference Rates, which provide fixed pricing for various assets quoted in U.S. dollars. Founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Coin Metrics aims to empower institutions and individuals to make informed decisions regarding crypto assets by providing transparent and actionable data analytics.

Vecna Robotics

Series C in 2022
Vecna Robotics, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing autonomous mobile robots aimed at enhancing logistics and material handling. Founded in 2018 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of solutions, including automated material handling, hybrid fulfillment, and workflow optimization. Its flagship product, Pivot.al, is an AI-based orchestration engine that continuously analyzes operational states to optimize team performance. Additionally, Vecna Robotics provides Beacon, a solution that combines software updates, data analytics, and remote operations to enhance the functionality of its robots. By focusing on workflows rather than solely on robotic technology, Vecna Robotics ensures that all components of its systems work in harmony, allowing clients to adapt their processes efficiently to meet changing market demands.

Coin Metrics

Series B in 2021
Coin Metrics Inc. is a provider of blockchain and cryptocurrency data, offering comprehensive market and network analytics to various industries. The company delivers a range of services, including the CM Network Data Pro, which provides historical crypto network data aggregated daily for prominent assets, and the CM Market Data Feed, which standardizes trade, candle, and order book data across multiple exchanges. Additionally, Coin Metrics offers CM Reference Rates, which provide fixed pricing for various assets quoted in U.S. dollars. Founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Coin Metrics aims to empower institutions and individuals to make informed decisions regarding crypto assets by providing transparent and actionable data analytics.

Coin Metrics

Series A in 2020
Coin Metrics Inc. is a provider of blockchain and cryptocurrency data, offering comprehensive market and network analytics to various industries. The company delivers a range of services, including the CM Network Data Pro, which provides historical crypto network data aggregated daily for prominent assets, and the CM Market Data Feed, which standardizes trade, candle, and order book data across multiple exchanges. Additionally, Coin Metrics offers CM Reference Rates, which provide fixed pricing for various assets quoted in U.S. dollars. Founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Coin Metrics aims to empower institutions and individuals to make informed decisions regarding crypto assets by providing transparent and actionable data analytics.

Catalant

Series E in 2020
Catalant is a software company that offers a platform designed to connect global enterprises with business expertise on demand. The company supports over 30% of the Fortune 100 in accelerating their strategy execution through its innovative software solutions. Catalant's platform allows businesses to define their strategic objectives, break them down into actionable elements, and access both internal and external resources for execution. With a network of more than 65,000 experts and 1,000 firms, the platform facilitates collaboration and measures the value of work undertaken. Additionally, Catalant provides tools to manage this network efficiently. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company serves clients worldwide, including private equity firms seeking to connect with qualified business professionals.

Kyruus

Series D in 2020
Kyruus, Inc. is a Boston-based company that develops web-based software solutions aimed at optimizing physician networks for hospitals, health systems, and life science companies. Founded in 2010, Kyruus offers a suite of analytically driven products designed to enhance provider search and scheduling, ensuring that patients are matched with the most suitable healthcare providers. Key offerings include Kyruus Passport, which allows physicians to track their activity and productivity, and Kyruus Profiles, which enables administrators to analyze physician performance metrics. Additionally, the company provides Kyruus MDSeekyr, a platform for identifying high-value providers, and Kyruus Insight Reports, which help executives evaluate network activity and performance trends. By leveraging a proprietary provider data management platform, Kyruus enhances patient engagement and aligns provider supply with patient demand, ultimately improving the overall healthcare experience. Kyruus also maintains offices in San Francisco and New York.

Vecna Robotics

Series B in 2020
Vecna Robotics, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing autonomous mobile robots aimed at enhancing logistics and material handling. Founded in 2018 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of solutions, including automated material handling, hybrid fulfillment, and workflow optimization. Its flagship product, Pivot.al, is an AI-based orchestration engine that continuously analyzes operational states to optimize team performance. Additionally, Vecna Robotics provides Beacon, a solution that combines software updates, data analytics, and remote operations to enhance the functionality of its robots. By focusing on workflows rather than solely on robotic technology, Vecna Robotics ensures that all components of its systems work in harmony, allowing clients to adapt their processes efficiently to meet changing market demands.

Coin Metrics

Seed Round in 2019
Coin Metrics Inc. is a provider of blockchain and cryptocurrency data, offering comprehensive market and network analytics to various industries. The company delivers a range of services, including the CM Network Data Pro, which provides historical crypto network data aggregated daily for prominent assets, and the CM Market Data Feed, which standardizes trade, candle, and order book data across multiple exchanges. Additionally, Coin Metrics offers CM Reference Rates, which provide fixed pricing for various assets quoted in U.S. dollars. Founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Coin Metrics aims to empower institutions and individuals to make informed decisions regarding crypto assets by providing transparent and actionable data analytics.

SessionM

Series E in 2018
SessionM, Inc. is a cloud-based customer engagement and loyalty platform that enables brands to enhance their relationships with customers through personalized interactions. The platform collects and analyzes customer behavior from various channels, including in-store, online, and mobile, allowing for real-time data integration and insights. By utilizing advanced machine learning and a rules-based engine, SessionM delivers tailored marketing automation and loyalty solutions, which help businesses engage customers more effectively with targeted offers and recommendations. The company's services also include a reporting tool that assesses the impact of loyalty programs on revenue. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, SessionM operates globally with additional offices in major cities such as New York, Chicago, Pittsburgh, London, and Amsterdam. Incorporated in 2010, the company has positioned itself as a key player in the customer loyalty sector, focusing on helping enterprises create profitable customer relationships.

Kyruus

Corporate Round in 2018
Kyruus, Inc. is a Boston-based company that develops web-based software solutions aimed at optimizing physician networks for hospitals, health systems, and life science companies. Founded in 2010, Kyruus offers a suite of analytically driven products designed to enhance provider search and scheduling, ensuring that patients are matched with the most suitable healthcare providers. Key offerings include Kyruus Passport, which allows physicians to track their activity and productivity, and Kyruus Profiles, which enables administrators to analyze physician performance metrics. Additionally, the company provides Kyruus MDSeekyr, a platform for identifying high-value providers, and Kyruus Insight Reports, which help executives evaluate network activity and performance trends. By leveraging a proprietary provider data management platform, Kyruus enhances patient engagement and aligns provider supply with patient demand, ultimately improving the overall healthcare experience. Kyruus also maintains offices in San Francisco and New York.

LovePop

Series A in 2018
LovePop, Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing intricate pop-up greeting cards that unfold into three-dimensional paper sculptures, a craft known as kirigami. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers a wide range of cards for various occasions, including birthdays, weddings, and holidays, as well as custom orders for retailers and businesses. LovePop aims to enhance personal connections in a fast-paced, digital world by providing unique greeting cards that serve as memorable gifts. The company's products are available through its physical outlets in Boston, Northern California, Southern California, and Las Vegas, as well as through its online platform.

Catalant

Series D in 2017
Catalant is a software company that offers a platform designed to connect global enterprises with business expertise on demand. The company supports over 30% of the Fortune 100 in accelerating their strategy execution through its innovative software solutions. Catalant's platform allows businesses to define their strategic objectives, break them down into actionable elements, and access both internal and external resources for execution. With a network of more than 65,000 experts and 1,000 firms, the platform facilitates collaboration and measures the value of work undertaken. Additionally, Catalant provides tools to manage this network efficiently. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company serves clients worldwide, including private equity firms seeking to connect with qualified business professionals.

Verb Energy

Convertible Note in 2017
Verb Energy, Inc. is a manufacturer of caffeinated energy bars founded in 2015 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts. The company focuses on creating simple, healthy, and delicious energy products that cater to a wide audience. Its flagship offering, the Verb Caffeinated Energy Bar, incorporates caffeine sourced from organic green tea, combined with carbohydrates and protein to ensure prolonged caffeine absorption. This formulation aims to provide consumers with a convenient and effective source of long-lasting energy at an affordable price. Verb Energy emphasizes the importance of health and taste in its products, making them suitable for everyday consumption.

Rethink Robotics

Series E in 2017
Rethink Robotics is a Boston-based company that develops industrial robots aimed at enhancing automation in manufacturing processes. Its flagship product, the Baxter robot, utilizes an advanced software platform called Intera to assist manufacturers in various sectors, including automotive, plastics, consumer goods, and electronics. The robots are designed to automate tasks that are dull, dangerous, or dirty, such as loading, packing, and inspection, enabling organizations to improve efficiency and reduce costs while allowing skilled labor to focus on more complex tasks. Rethink Robotics aims to foster continuous innovation and sustainable competitive advantage for manufacturers by providing a flexible and cost-effective workforce solution. Additionally, the company offers the Baxter Research Robot, a humanoid robot platform equipped with integrated sensors and an open software development kit, catering to both academic and corporate research environments. The company's initiatives are supported by several notable investors.

SessionM

Series D in 2016
SessionM, Inc. is a cloud-based customer engagement and loyalty platform that enables brands to enhance their relationships with customers through personalized interactions. The platform collects and analyzes customer behavior from various channels, including in-store, online, and mobile, allowing for real-time data integration and insights. By utilizing advanced machine learning and a rules-based engine, SessionM delivers tailored marketing automation and loyalty solutions, which help businesses engage customers more effectively with targeted offers and recommendations. The company's services also include a reporting tool that assesses the impact of loyalty programs on revenue. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, SessionM operates globally with additional offices in major cities such as New York, Chicago, Pittsburgh, London, and Amsterdam. Incorporated in 2010, the company has positioned itself as a key player in the customer loyalty sector, focusing on helping enterprises create profitable customer relationships.

Catalant

Series C in 2016
Catalant is a software company that offers a platform designed to connect global enterprises with business expertise on demand. The company supports over 30% of the Fortune 100 in accelerating their strategy execution through its innovative software solutions. Catalant's platform allows businesses to define their strategic objectives, break them down into actionable elements, and access both internal and external resources for execution. With a network of more than 65,000 experts and 1,000 firms, the platform facilitates collaboration and measures the value of work undertaken. Additionally, Catalant provides tools to manage this network efficiently. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company serves clients worldwide, including private equity firms seeking to connect with qualified business professionals.

Carbon Black

Series F in 2015
Carbon Black, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that offers advanced security solutions both in the United States and globally. Established in 2002 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company provides a range of products aimed at predicting, preventing, detecting, responding to, and remediating cyber threats. Its flagship offering, the Cb Predictive Security Cloud, is a big data and analytics platform that enables comprehensive endpoint data collection and analysis. Carbon Black's product suite includes CB Defense for antivirus and endpoint detection, CB ThreatHunter for threat hunting, and CB LiveOps for real-time security operations. Additionally, it provides managed services through CB ThreatSight and application control via CB Protection. The company serves a diverse clientele, including security-focused enterprises, government agencies, and small to mid-sized organizations, and has been recognized for its innovative approach to endpoint security. In January 2016, Carbon Black rebranded from its original name, Bit9, Inc., and it currently operates as a subsidiary of VMware.

Kyruus

Series C in 2015
Kyruus, Inc. is a Boston-based company that develops web-based software solutions aimed at optimizing physician networks for hospitals, health systems, and life science companies. Founded in 2010, Kyruus offers a suite of analytically driven products designed to enhance provider search and scheduling, ensuring that patients are matched with the most suitable healthcare providers. Key offerings include Kyruus Passport, which allows physicians to track their activity and productivity, and Kyruus Profiles, which enables administrators to analyze physician performance metrics. Additionally, the company provides Kyruus MDSeekyr, a platform for identifying high-value providers, and Kyruus Insight Reports, which help executives evaluate network activity and performance trends. By leveraging a proprietary provider data management platform, Kyruus enhances patient engagement and aligns provider supply with patient demand, ultimately improving the overall healthcare experience. Kyruus also maintains offices in San Francisco and New York.

SessionM

Series C in 2015
SessionM, Inc. is a cloud-based customer engagement and loyalty platform that enables brands to enhance their relationships with customers through personalized interactions. The platform collects and analyzes customer behavior from various channels, including in-store, online, and mobile, allowing for real-time data integration and insights. By utilizing advanced machine learning and a rules-based engine, SessionM delivers tailored marketing automation and loyalty solutions, which help businesses engage customers more effectively with targeted offers and recommendations. The company's services also include a reporting tool that assesses the impact of loyalty programs on revenue. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, SessionM operates globally with additional offices in major cities such as New York, Chicago, Pittsburgh, London, and Amsterdam. Incorporated in 2010, the company has positioned itself as a key player in the customer loyalty sector, focusing on helping enterprises create profitable customer relationships.

Minerva Neuroscience

Post in 2015
Minerva Neurosciences, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, dedicated to developing and commercializing therapies for central nervous system diseases. The company's lead product candidate, roluperidone, is in Phase III clinical trials aimed at treating schizophrenia. Additionally, Minerva is advancing seltorexant, which has completed Phase IIb trials for insomnia and major depressive disorders, and MIN-301, currently in pre-clinical trials for Parkinson's disease. Minerva has entered into a license agreement with Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation for the global development of roluperidone, excluding Asia, and has a collaboration with Janssen Pharmaceutica for seltorexant. Founded in 2007 and formerly known as Cyrenaic Pharmaceuticals, Minerva Neurosciences focuses on providing innovative therapeutic options for patients with significant unmet medical needs in the CNS space.

Paint Nite

Series A in 2015
Paint Nite, LLC organizes social painting events in bars and restaurants, allowing participants to enjoy a creative experience while painting, eating, and drinking. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company provides all necessary materials, including paint, canvases, and brushes, as well as merchandise like tank tops and aprons. Events feature professional artists who guide attendees through the painting process in about two hours. Paint Nite supports local artists and venues by enabling them to host and promote these events, turning unused space into profitable opportunities. The company facilitates online registration, making it easy for the community to discover and share events on social media. Each month, over 350 local artists conduct more than 4,000 events across 1,000 venues, selling approximately 150,000 tickets in various locations, including the United States, Canada, South Africa, Argentina, and the UK. Paint Nite offers a unique way for people to connect with friends, engage in creative activities, and leave with their own art piece.

Catalant

Series B in 2015
Catalant is a software company that offers a platform designed to connect global enterprises with business expertise on demand. The company supports over 30% of the Fortune 100 in accelerating their strategy execution through its innovative software solutions. Catalant's platform allows businesses to define their strategic objectives, break them down into actionable elements, and access both internal and external resources for execution. With a network of more than 65,000 experts and 1,000 firms, the platform facilitates collaboration and measures the value of work undertaken. Additionally, Catalant provides tools to manage this network efficiently. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company serves clients worldwide, including private equity firms seeking to connect with qualified business professionals.

Turbonomic

Series D in 2015
Turbonomic is a Boston-based software provider specializing in Application Resource Management (ARM) and Network Performance Management (NPM). The company offers AI-powered technology designed to optimize application performance, compliance, and cost in real time. Its hybrid cloud management platform integrates with leading application performance management and IT service management solutions, creating a unified control plane for automating IT resource management. By dynamically adjusting resource supply based on workload demand, Turbonomic enables organizations to maintain optimal application health across on-premises and multi-cloud environments. This capability allows businesses to self-manage their IT resources in real time, ensuring performance while reducing costs.

Rethink Robotics

Series D in 2015
Rethink Robotics is a Boston-based company that develops industrial robots aimed at enhancing automation in manufacturing processes. Its flagship product, the Baxter robot, utilizes an advanced software platform called Intera to assist manufacturers in various sectors, including automotive, plastics, consumer goods, and electronics. The robots are designed to automate tasks that are dull, dangerous, or dirty, such as loading, packing, and inspection, enabling organizations to improve efficiency and reduce costs while allowing skilled labor to focus on more complex tasks. Rethink Robotics aims to foster continuous innovation and sustainable competitive advantage for manufacturers by providing a flexible and cost-effective workforce solution. Additionally, the company offers the Baxter Research Robot, a humanoid robot platform equipped with integrated sensors and an open software development kit, catering to both academic and corporate research environments. The company's initiatives are supported by several notable investors.

Catalant

Series A in 2014
Catalant is a software company that offers a platform designed to connect global enterprises with business expertise on demand. The company supports over 30% of the Fortune 100 in accelerating their strategy execution through its innovative software solutions. Catalant's platform allows businesses to define their strategic objectives, break them down into actionable elements, and access both internal and external resources for execution. With a network of more than 65,000 experts and 1,000 firms, the platform facilitates collaboration and measures the value of work undertaken. Additionally, Catalant provides tools to manage this network efficiently. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company serves clients worldwide, including private equity firms seeking to connect with qualified business professionals.

Carbon Black

Series E in 2014
Carbon Black, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that offers advanced security solutions both in the United States and globally. Established in 2002 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company provides a range of products aimed at predicting, preventing, detecting, responding to, and remediating cyber threats. Its flagship offering, the Cb Predictive Security Cloud, is a big data and analytics platform that enables comprehensive endpoint data collection and analysis. Carbon Black's product suite includes CB Defense for antivirus and endpoint detection, CB ThreatHunter for threat hunting, and CB LiveOps for real-time security operations. Additionally, it provides managed services through CB ThreatSight and application control via CB Protection. The company serves a diverse clientele, including security-focused enterprises, government agencies, and small to mid-sized organizations, and has been recognized for its innovative approach to endpoint security. In January 2016, Carbon Black rebranded from its original name, Bit9, Inc., and it currently operates as a subsidiary of VMware.

Infinio

Series B in 2013
Infinio addresses the most expensive bottleneck in virtual environments: storage performance. Data center administrators buy more storage hardware when what they really want is better storage performance. Infinio offers a software-only solution instead. Infinio has strong financial backing from tier-one venture capitalists including Highland Capital Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Osage University Partners.

Rethink Robotics

Series C in 2013
Rethink Robotics is a Boston-based company that develops industrial robots aimed at enhancing automation in manufacturing processes. Its flagship product, the Baxter robot, utilizes an advanced software platform called Intera to assist manufacturers in various sectors, including automotive, plastics, consumer goods, and electronics. The robots are designed to automate tasks that are dull, dangerous, or dirty, such as loading, packing, and inspection, enabling organizations to improve efficiency and reduce costs while allowing skilled labor to focus on more complex tasks. Rethink Robotics aims to foster continuous innovation and sustainable competitive advantage for manufacturers by providing a flexible and cost-effective workforce solution. Additionally, the company offers the Baxter Research Robot, a humanoid robot platform equipped with integrated sensors and an open software development kit, catering to both academic and corporate research environments. The company's initiatives are supported by several notable investors.

Infinio

Series A in 2013
Infinio addresses the most expensive bottleneck in virtual environments: storage performance. Data center administrators buy more storage hardware when what they really want is better storage performance. Infinio offers a software-only solution instead. Infinio has strong financial backing from tier-one venture capitalists including Highland Capital Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Osage University Partners.

Kyruus

Series B in 2013
Kyruus, Inc. is a Boston-based company that develops web-based software solutions aimed at optimizing physician networks for hospitals, health systems, and life science companies. Founded in 2010, Kyruus offers a suite of analytically driven products designed to enhance provider search and scheduling, ensuring that patients are matched with the most suitable healthcare providers. Key offerings include Kyruus Passport, which allows physicians to track their activity and productivity, and Kyruus Profiles, which enables administrators to analyze physician performance metrics. Additionally, the company provides Kyruus MDSeekyr, a platform for identifying high-value providers, and Kyruus Insight Reports, which help executives evaluate network activity and performance trends. By leveraging a proprietary provider data management platform, Kyruus enhances patient engagement and aligns provider supply with patient demand, ultimately improving the overall healthcare experience. Kyruus also maintains offices in San Francisco and New York.

Carbon Black

Series D in 2012
Carbon Black, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that offers advanced security solutions both in the United States and globally. Established in 2002 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company provides a range of products aimed at predicting, preventing, detecting, responding to, and remediating cyber threats. Its flagship offering, the Cb Predictive Security Cloud, is a big data and analytics platform that enables comprehensive endpoint data collection and analysis. Carbon Black's product suite includes CB Defense for antivirus and endpoint detection, CB ThreatHunter for threat hunting, and CB LiveOps for real-time security operations. Additionally, it provides managed services through CB ThreatSight and application control via CB Protection. The company serves a diverse clientele, including security-focused enterprises, government agencies, and small to mid-sized organizations, and has been recognized for its innovative approach to endpoint security. In January 2016, Carbon Black rebranded from its original name, Bit9, Inc., and it currently operates as a subsidiary of VMware.

Rethink Robotics

Series C in 2012
Rethink Robotics is a Boston-based company that develops industrial robots aimed at enhancing automation in manufacturing processes. Its flagship product, the Baxter robot, utilizes an advanced software platform called Intera to assist manufacturers in various sectors, including automotive, plastics, consumer goods, and electronics. The robots are designed to automate tasks that are dull, dangerous, or dirty, such as loading, packing, and inspection, enabling organizations to improve efficiency and reduce costs while allowing skilled labor to focus on more complex tasks. Rethink Robotics aims to foster continuous innovation and sustainable competitive advantage for manufacturers by providing a flexible and cost-effective workforce solution. Additionally, the company offers the Baxter Research Robot, a humanoid robot platform equipped with integrated sensors and an open software development kit, catering to both academic and corporate research environments. The company's initiatives are supported by several notable investors.

Gemvara

Series D in 2012
Gemvara, Inc., based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in the manufacture and sale of custom-made fine jewelry for both women and men through its online platform. The company provides an extensive range of products, including gemstone and diamond engagement rings, wedding rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. With its innovative made-to-order technology, Gemvara offers a virtually limitless selection of over 1.5 million unique design possibilities, allowing customers to personalize their jewelry using a variety of gemstones and precious metals. Each piece is handcrafted in the United States, utilizing just-in-time manufacturing techniques to ensure that every item is unique and tailored to individual preferences. Founded in 2006, Gemvara was formerly known as Paragon Lake, Inc. and became a subsidiary of Richline Group, Inc. in 2016.

SessionM

Series B in 2012
SessionM, Inc. is a cloud-based customer engagement and loyalty platform that enables brands to enhance their relationships with customers through personalized interactions. The platform collects and analyzes customer behavior from various channels, including in-store, online, and mobile, allowing for real-time data integration and insights. By utilizing advanced machine learning and a rules-based engine, SessionM delivers tailored marketing automation and loyalty solutions, which help businesses engage customers more effectively with targeted offers and recommendations. The company's services also include a reporting tool that assesses the impact of loyalty programs on revenue. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, SessionM operates globally with additional offices in major cities such as New York, Chicago, Pittsburgh, London, and Amsterdam. Incorporated in 2010, the company has positioned itself as a key player in the customer loyalty sector, focusing on helping enterprises create profitable customer relationships.

Turbonomic

Series B in 2011
Turbonomic is a Boston-based software provider specializing in Application Resource Management (ARM) and Network Performance Management (NPM). The company offers AI-powered technology designed to optimize application performance, compliance, and cost in real time. Its hybrid cloud management platform integrates with leading application performance management and IT service management solutions, creating a unified control plane for automating IT resource management. By dynamically adjusting resource supply based on workload demand, Turbonomic enables organizations to maintain optimal application health across on-premises and multi-cloud environments. This capability allows businesses to self-manage their IT resources in real time, ensuring performance while reducing costs.

BetterLesson

Venture Round in 2011
BetterLesson, Inc. is a professional development platform aimed at K-12 educators, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and established in 2008. The platform connects teachers with personal coaches to establish professional development goals and create tailored learning plans. BetterLesson offers a searchable database that allows users to access lesson plans, classroom materials, and various instructional resources. The company emphasizes research-based professional development focused on enhancing student outcomes, equipping educators with the skills to foster meaningful, student-centered learning experiences. Its offerings include defined learning pathways, self-directed courses, in-depth workshops, and personalized coaching, all designed to support strategic learning initiatives within educational districts and improve teaching effectiveness and student performance.

Kyruus

Series A in 2011
Kyruus, Inc. is a Boston-based company that develops web-based software solutions aimed at optimizing physician networks for hospitals, health systems, and life science companies. Founded in 2010, Kyruus offers a suite of analytically driven products designed to enhance provider search and scheduling, ensuring that patients are matched with the most suitable healthcare providers. Key offerings include Kyruus Passport, which allows physicians to track their activity and productivity, and Kyruus Profiles, which enables administrators to analyze physician performance metrics. Additionally, the company provides Kyruus MDSeekyr, a platform for identifying high-value providers, and Kyruus Insight Reports, which help executives evaluate network activity and performance trends. By leveraging a proprietary provider data management platform, Kyruus enhances patient engagement and aligns provider supply with patient demand, ultimately improving the overall healthcare experience. Kyruus also maintains offices in San Francisco and New York.

SessionM

Series A in 2011
SessionM, Inc. is a cloud-based customer engagement and loyalty platform that enables brands to enhance their relationships with customers through personalized interactions. The platform collects and analyzes customer behavior from various channels, including in-store, online, and mobile, allowing for real-time data integration and insights. By utilizing advanced machine learning and a rules-based engine, SessionM delivers tailored marketing automation and loyalty solutions, which help businesses engage customers more effectively with targeted offers and recommendations. The company's services also include a reporting tool that assesses the impact of loyalty programs on revenue. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, SessionM operates globally with additional offices in major cities such as New York, Chicago, Pittsburgh, London, and Amsterdam. Incorporated in 2010, the company has positioned itself as a key player in the customer loyalty sector, focusing on helping enterprises create profitable customer relationships.

Carbon Black

Venture Round in 2011
Carbon Black, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that offers advanced security solutions both in the United States and globally. Established in 2002 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company provides a range of products aimed at predicting, preventing, detecting, responding to, and remediating cyber threats. Its flagship offering, the Cb Predictive Security Cloud, is a big data and analytics platform that enables comprehensive endpoint data collection and analysis. Carbon Black's product suite includes CB Defense for antivirus and endpoint detection, CB ThreatHunter for threat hunting, and CB LiveOps for real-time security operations. Additionally, it provides managed services through CB ThreatSight and application control via CB Protection. The company serves a diverse clientele, including security-focused enterprises, government agencies, and small to mid-sized organizations, and has been recognized for its innovative approach to endpoint security. In January 2016, Carbon Black rebranded from its original name, Bit9, Inc., and it currently operates as a subsidiary of VMware.

Movik Networks

Debt Financing in 2010
Movik Networks is headquartered near Boston, MA and has an R&D group in Bangalore, India. The company is focused on delivering purpose-built solutions that bring content and application awareness to the edge of the mobile network. Movik is led by a seasoned management team with a proven track record of delivering products to carriers.

Tatara Systems

Venture Round in 2010
Tatara Systems, Inc. specializes in the development and deployment of convergence products tailored for mobile operators and service providers. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Vancouver and London, the company targets the personal computer and fixed mobile convergence markets. Its product offerings include the Tatara Convergence Server, which facilitates voice and messaging services for mobile phones; the Tatara Subscriber Gateway, a security solution designed for Femtocell and PC Convergence markets; and the Tatara Service Manager, which allows end users to access mobile broadband services from their preferred service providers.

Predictive Biosciences

Series C in 2010
Predictive Biosciences, Inc., a molecular diagnostics company, develops diagnostic products for informed cancer management. It specializes in proteomics, diagnostics, oncology, and tumor biomarkers. The company offers biomarkers and proteomics-based assay technologies. These assays detect urinary biomarkers associated with the physiological changes resulting from cancer development and progression. It also provides Triage Monitoring Assay, which allows physicians to delay and invasive diagnostic procedures; Interval Monitoring Assay that is for surveillance and detection of cancer between follow-ups; and Stratification Assay, which supports a physician's decision to manage a patient. Predictive Biosciences, Inc. was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Gemvara

Series B in 2010
Gemvara, Inc., based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in the manufacture and sale of custom-made fine jewelry for both women and men through its online platform. The company provides an extensive range of products, including gemstone and diamond engagement rings, wedding rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. With its innovative made-to-order technology, Gemvara offers a virtually limitless selection of over 1.5 million unique design possibilities, allowing customers to personalize their jewelry using a variety of gemstones and precious metals. Each piece is handcrafted in the United States, utilizing just-in-time manufacturing techniques to ensure that every item is unique and tailored to individual preferences. Founded in 2006, Gemvara was formerly known as Paragon Lake, Inc. and became a subsidiary of Richline Group, Inc. in 2016.

StyleFeeder

Venture Round in 2009
StyleFeeder is a social bookmarking service targeted specifically at shopping. StyleFeeder allows users to browse the web and add clothing, gadgets, or other items they find to their StyleFeed, which they can then share with friends. The service also analyzes the items a person adds, enabling it to create personalized recommendations and an improved shopping search engine. Additionally, StyleFeeder has created widgets that display a user's StyleFeed, and can be added to profiles at social networks such as [Facebook](http://crunchbase.com/organization/facebook) or [Myspace](http://crunchbase.com/organization/myspace), or blogs or personal websites. StyleFeeder has some social networking capabilities built into its own site, as well. For example, it identifies users with similar tastes, called StyleTwins, and makes it easy for these users to get to know each other. The social shopping space is becoming fairly crowded, and StyleFeeder's competitors include [StylePath](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/stylepath), another Boston-based start-up, as well as eBay's new Neighborhoods product.

Virtual Computer

Series B in 2009
Virtual Computer is a Boston-area software company that specializes in intelligent desktop virtualization solutions. Its main product, NxTop, operates on an enhanced Xen-based type-1 hypervisor that runs directly on end-user devices, offering native performance and mobility while enabling centralized management without the need for traditional server infrastructure. NxTop allows IT professionals to manage thousands of desktops and laptops as easily as a single device, employing shared image management and one-to-many provisioning. The platform includes features such as scalable patching with rollback options, AES-256 disk encryption for data security, and robust policy controls to prevent unauthorized access. Additionally, NxTop supports remote termination of lost devices, ensuring sensitive data is destroyed if necessary. The technology is designed for efficient management across distributed organizations, with capabilities for intelligent remote office caching and localized data backup to enhance recovery processes. In collaboration with Lenovo, Virtual Computer has optimized its solutions for specific business-oriented systems, further enhancing its offerings in the client-side virtualization and PC lifecycle management space.

Gemvara

Series A in 2008
Gemvara, Inc., based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in the manufacture and sale of custom-made fine jewelry for both women and men through its online platform. The company provides an extensive range of products, including gemstone and diamond engagement rings, wedding rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. With its innovative made-to-order technology, Gemvara offers a virtually limitless selection of over 1.5 million unique design possibilities, allowing customers to personalize their jewelry using a variety of gemstones and precious metals. Each piece is handcrafted in the United States, utilizing just-in-time manufacturing techniques to ensure that every item is unique and tailored to individual preferences. Founded in 2006, Gemvara was formerly known as Paragon Lake, Inc. and became a subsidiary of Richline Group, Inc. in 2016.

Bullhorn

Series D in 2008
Bullhorn, Inc. specializes in developing cloud-based staffing and recruiting software tailored for startups, small to medium-sized businesses, and enterprises. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company provides a range of products, including applicant tracking systems, business intelligence tools, CRM solutions, onboarding software, and VMS integration. These offerings streamline the recruitment lifecycle by automating processes such as candidate management, time and expense tracking, and billing. Bullhorn serves various sectors, including professional staffing, healthcare, executive search, commercial, and nonprofit industries. With additional offices across Europe, Asia, and North America, Bullhorn aims to empower companies with data capture and customer insight technology, enhancing their ability to attract and retain clients.

Imprivata

Series C in 2008
Imprivata, Inc. is a provider of information technology security and identity solutions specifically designed for the healthcare industry. Headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company offers a comprehensive platform that addresses security and compliance challenges faced by healthcare organizations. Key products include Imprivata OneSign, which integrates single sign-on and authentication management to streamline access to workstations and applications; Imprivata Cortext, a secure messaging platform that enables compliant communication among healthcare providers; and Imprivata Confirm ID, which simplifies identity proofing and enforces two-factor authentication for electronic health records. Additionally, Imprivata PatientSecure enhances patient safety by reducing duplicate medical records and identity-related fraud. The company's solutions are utilized in over 45 countries, supporting healthcare organizations in managing and securing digital identities effectively. Founded in 2001, Imprivata remains committed to improving the efficiency and security of healthcare workflows.

Virtual Iron Software

Series E in 2008
Virtual Iron Software, Inc. provides enterprise-class software solutions for server virtualization and virtual infrastructure management. The company’s platform is used for server consolidation, rapid provisioning, business continuity, workload management, and policy-based automations. Its virtual iron platform consists of virtualization manager that provides a central place to control and automate virtual resources; and virtualization services, which are deployed automatically on bare-metal and industry-standard servers without requiring software installation or management. The virtual iron platform also includes open source virtualization, which is based on an open source hypervisor derived from the open source community project. Its solutions are used for capacity management, virtual infrastructure management, and development and testing. Virtual Iron Software, Inc. was formerly known as Katana Technology, Inc. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Lowell, Massachusetts.

StyleFeeder

Series A in 2008
StyleFeeder is a social bookmarking service targeted specifically at shopping. StyleFeeder allows users to browse the web and add clothing, gadgets, or other items they find to their StyleFeed, which they can then share with friends. The service also analyzes the items a person adds, enabling it to create personalized recommendations and an improved shopping search engine. Additionally, StyleFeeder has created widgets that display a user's StyleFeed, and can be added to profiles at social networks such as [Facebook](http://crunchbase.com/organization/facebook) or [Myspace](http://crunchbase.com/organization/myspace), or blogs or personal websites. StyleFeeder has some social networking capabilities built into its own site, as well. For example, it identifies users with similar tastes, called StyleTwins, and makes it easy for these users to get to know each other. The social shopping space is becoming fairly crowded, and StyleFeeder's competitors include [StylePath](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/stylepath), another Boston-based start-up, as well as eBay's new Neighborhoods product.

Convergence

Series D in 2007
Convergence is focused on the development of security solutions for IP communications. It offers software-based SBCs. Convergence is acquired by Acme Packet. Convergence was founded by Kenneth Kuenzel in 2004. It is based in Maynard, Massachusetts.

Virtual Iron Software

Series D in 2007
Virtual Iron Software, Inc. provides enterprise-class software solutions for server virtualization and virtual infrastructure management. The company’s platform is used for server consolidation, rapid provisioning, business continuity, workload management, and policy-based automations. Its virtual iron platform consists of virtualization manager that provides a central place to control and automate virtual resources; and virtualization services, which are deployed automatically on bare-metal and industry-standard servers without requiring software installation or management. The virtual iron platform also includes open source virtualization, which is based on an open source hypervisor derived from the open source community project. Its solutions are used for capacity management, virtual infrastructure management, and development and testing. Virtual Iron Software, Inc. was formerly known as Katana Technology, Inc. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Carbon Black

Series C in 2007
Carbon Black, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that offers advanced security solutions both in the United States and globally. Established in 2002 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company provides a range of products aimed at predicting, preventing, detecting, responding to, and remediating cyber threats. Its flagship offering, the Cb Predictive Security Cloud, is a big data and analytics platform that enables comprehensive endpoint data collection and analysis. Carbon Black's product suite includes CB Defense for antivirus and endpoint detection, CB ThreatHunter for threat hunting, and CB LiveOps for real-time security operations. Additionally, it provides managed services through CB ThreatSight and application control via CB Protection. The company serves a diverse clientele, including security-focused enterprises, government agencies, and small to mid-sized organizations, and has been recognized for its innovative approach to endpoint security. In January 2016, Carbon Black rebranded from its original name, Bit9, Inc., and it currently operates as a subsidiary of VMware.

StyleFeeder

Seed Round in 2007
StyleFeeder is a social bookmarking service targeted specifically at shopping. StyleFeeder allows users to browse the web and add clothing, gadgets, or other items they find to their StyleFeed, which they can then share with friends. The service also analyzes the items a person adds, enabling it to create personalized recommendations and an improved shopping search engine. Additionally, StyleFeeder has created widgets that display a user's StyleFeed, and can be added to profiles at social networks such as [Facebook](http://crunchbase.com/organization/facebook) or [Myspace](http://crunchbase.com/organization/myspace), or blogs or personal websites. StyleFeeder has some social networking capabilities built into its own site, as well. For example, it identifies users with similar tastes, called StyleTwins, and makes it easy for these users to get to know each other. The social shopping space is becoming fairly crowded, and StyleFeeder's competitors include [StylePath](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/stylepath), another Boston-based start-up, as well as eBay's new Neighborhoods product.

StreamBase Systems

Series C in 2007
StreamBase Systems provides software for rapidly building systems that analyze and act on real-time streaming data for instantaneous decision-making. StreamBase's Event Processing Platform combines a rapid application development environment, a low-latency high-throughput event server, and the broadest connectivity to real-time and historical data. Investment banks, hedge funds, and government agencies use StreamBase to power applications that increase revenue, lower costs, and reduce risk. The company is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts

Tatara Systems

Series D in 2007
Tatara Systems, Inc. specializes in the development and deployment of convergence products tailored for mobile operators and service providers. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Vancouver and London, the company targets the personal computer and fixed mobile convergence markets. Its product offerings include the Tatara Convergence Server, which facilitates voice and messaging services for mobile phones; the Tatara Subscriber Gateway, a security solution designed for Femtocell and PC Convergence markets; and the Tatara Service Manager, which allows end users to access mobile broadband services from their preferred service providers.

Vertica Systems

Series B in 2007
The core analytical platform within the Micro Focus software portfolio, Vertica is the Unified Analytics Platform, based on a massively scalable architecture with the broadest set of analytical capabilities and end-to-end in-database machine learning. Vertica enables many customers – from Philips to The Trade Desk to MassMutual to many others – to easily apply these powerful functions to the largest and most demanding analytical workloads, arming businesses and its customers with predictive business insights faster than any data analytical platform in the market. Vertica provides its Unified Analytics Platform across all major public clouds and on-premises data centers and integrates data in cloud object storage. The company was founded as Stonebraker Systems, Inc. in 2005 and changed its name to Vertica Systems, Inc. in May 2005. The company is headquartered in Billerica, Massachusetts. Vertica's user community has created a Google group. Email Address: vertica_users@googlegroups.com Home Page: http://groups.google.com/group/vertica_users?hl=en

Magen BioSciences

Series A in 2006
Magen BioSciences is a biotechnology company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, focused on developing pharmaceutical products aimed at enhancing human skin health. Utilizing a science-driven approach, the company leverages its comprehensive understanding of both normal and diseased skin biology to create solutions that improve the health and appearance of the skin.

Radiospire Networks

Venture Round in 2006
Radiospire Networks operates as an electronics company. The company offers wireless HD interface solutions for home theatre and gaming products to OEMs and consumers. Its WireFreeHD technology allows audio and video to be sent wirelessly from multiple DVD, DVR, cable, and satellite receivers to HDTV. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Hudson, Massachusetts.

Carbon Black

Series B in 2006
Carbon Black, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that offers advanced security solutions both in the United States and globally. Established in 2002 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company provides a range of products aimed at predicting, preventing, detecting, responding to, and remediating cyber threats. Its flagship offering, the Cb Predictive Security Cloud, is a big data and analytics platform that enables comprehensive endpoint data collection and analysis. Carbon Black's product suite includes CB Defense for antivirus and endpoint detection, CB ThreatHunter for threat hunting, and CB LiveOps for real-time security operations. Additionally, it provides managed services through CB ThreatSight and application control via CB Protection. The company serves a diverse clientele, including security-focused enterprises, government agencies, and small to mid-sized organizations, and has been recognized for its innovative approach to endpoint security. In January 2016, Carbon Black rebranded from its original name, Bit9, Inc., and it currently operates as a subsidiary of VMware.

Imprivata

Series B in 2006
Imprivata, Inc. is a provider of information technology security and identity solutions specifically designed for the healthcare industry. Headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company offers a comprehensive platform that addresses security and compliance challenges faced by healthcare organizations. Key products include Imprivata OneSign, which integrates single sign-on and authentication management to streamline access to workstations and applications; Imprivata Cortext, a secure messaging platform that enables compliant communication among healthcare providers; and Imprivata Confirm ID, which simplifies identity proofing and enforces two-factor authentication for electronic health records. Additionally, Imprivata PatientSecure enhances patient safety by reducing duplicate medical records and identity-related fraud. The company's solutions are utilized in over 45 countries, supporting healthcare organizations in managing and securing digital identities effectively. Founded in 2001, Imprivata remains committed to improving the efficiency and security of healthcare workflows.

Vertica Systems

Series A in 2006
The core analytical platform within the Micro Focus software portfolio, Vertica is the Unified Analytics Platform, based on a massively scalable architecture with the broadest set of analytical capabilities and end-to-end in-database machine learning. Vertica enables many customers – from Philips to The Trade Desk to MassMutual to many others – to easily apply these powerful functions to the largest and most demanding analytical workloads, arming businesses and its customers with predictive business insights faster than any data analytical platform in the market. Vertica provides its Unified Analytics Platform across all major public clouds and on-premises data centers and integrates data in cloud object storage. The company was founded as Stonebraker Systems, Inc. in 2005 and changed its name to Vertica Systems, Inc. in May 2005. The company is headquartered in Billerica, Massachusetts. Vertica's user community has created a Google group. Email Address: vertica_users@googlegroups.com Home Page: http://groups.google.com/group/vertica_users?hl=en

Virtual Iron Software

Series C in 2005
Virtual Iron Software, Inc. provides enterprise-class software solutions for server virtualization and virtual infrastructure management. The company’s platform is used for server consolidation, rapid provisioning, business continuity, workload management, and policy-based automations. Its virtual iron platform consists of virtualization manager that provides a central place to control and automate virtual resources; and virtualization services, which are deployed automatically on bare-metal and industry-standard servers without requiring software installation or management. The virtual iron platform also includes open source virtualization, which is based on an open source hypervisor derived from the open source community project. Its solutions are used for capacity management, virtual infrastructure management, and development and testing. Virtual Iron Software, Inc. was formerly known as Katana Technology, Inc. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Carbon Black

Series A in 2005
Carbon Black, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that offers advanced security solutions both in the United States and globally. Established in 2002 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company provides a range of products aimed at predicting, preventing, detecting, responding to, and remediating cyber threats. Its flagship offering, the Cb Predictive Security Cloud, is a big data and analytics platform that enables comprehensive endpoint data collection and analysis. Carbon Black's product suite includes CB Defense for antivirus and endpoint detection, CB ThreatHunter for threat hunting, and CB LiveOps for real-time security operations. Additionally, it provides managed services through CB ThreatSight and application control via CB Protection. The company serves a diverse clientele, including security-focused enterprises, government agencies, and small to mid-sized organizations, and has been recognized for its innovative approach to endpoint security. In January 2016, Carbon Black rebranded from its original name, Bit9, Inc., and it currently operates as a subsidiary of VMware.

Tatara Systems

Series C in 2005
Tatara Systems, Inc. specializes in the development and deployment of convergence products tailored for mobile operators and service providers. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Vancouver and London, the company targets the personal computer and fixed mobile convergence markets. Its product offerings include the Tatara Convergence Server, which facilitates voice and messaging services for mobile phones; the Tatara Subscriber Gateway, a security solution designed for Femtocell and PC Convergence markets; and the Tatara Service Manager, which allows end users to access mobile broadband services from their preferred service providers.

Imprivata

Series A in 2005
Imprivata, Inc. is a provider of information technology security and identity solutions specifically designed for the healthcare industry. Headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company offers a comprehensive platform that addresses security and compliance challenges faced by healthcare organizations. Key products include Imprivata OneSign, which integrates single sign-on and authentication management to streamline access to workstations and applications; Imprivata Cortext, a secure messaging platform that enables compliant communication among healthcare providers; and Imprivata Confirm ID, which simplifies identity proofing and enforces two-factor authentication for electronic health records. Additionally, Imprivata PatientSecure enhances patient safety by reducing duplicate medical records and identity-related fraud. The company's solutions are utilized in over 45 countries, supporting healthcare organizations in managing and securing digital identities effectively. Founded in 2001, Imprivata remains committed to improving the efficiency and security of healthcare workflows.

AVEO Oncology

Series C in 2005
AVEO Oncology is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on developing and marketing targeted therapies for cancer. Its lead product, tivozanib, marketed as FOTIVDA, is an oral, once-daily vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitor used for treating renal cell carcinoma (RCC). The company has completed a Phase III trial of tivozanib and is investigating its use in combination with the immune checkpoint inhibitor Opdivo. Additionally, AVEO is developing Ficlatuzumab, an antibody targeting hepatocyte growth factor, currently in Phase II trials for several cancers, and AV-203, an anti-ErbB3 monoclonal antibody that has completed Phase I trials for esophageal cancer. The company also has preclinical products aimed at cachexia and pulmonary arterial hypertension. AVEO collaborates with various pharmaceutical companies to enhance its research and development efforts. Established in 2001, AVEO Oncology aims to address unmet medical needs in oncology through its innovative therapies.

Vertica Systems

Venture Round in 2005
The core analytical platform within the Micro Focus software portfolio, Vertica is the Unified Analytics Platform, based on a massively scalable architecture with the broadest set of analytical capabilities and end-to-end in-database machine learning. Vertica enables many customers – from Philips to The Trade Desk to MassMutual to many others – to easily apply these powerful functions to the largest and most demanding analytical workloads, arming businesses and its customers with predictive business insights faster than any data analytical platform in the market. Vertica provides its Unified Analytics Platform across all major public clouds and on-premises data centers and integrates data in cloud object storage. The company was founded as Stonebraker Systems, Inc. in 2005 and changed its name to Vertica Systems, Inc. in May 2005. The company is headquartered in Billerica, Massachusetts. Vertica's user community has created a Google group. Email Address: vertica_users@googlegroups.com Home Page: http://groups.google.com/group/vertica_users?hl=en

StreamBase Systems

Series B in 2005
StreamBase Systems provides software for rapidly building systems that analyze and act on real-time streaming data for instantaneous decision-making. StreamBase's Event Processing Platform combines a rapid application development environment, a low-latency high-throughput event server, and the broadest connectivity to real-time and historical data. Investment banks, hedge funds, and government agencies use StreamBase to power applications that increase revenue, lower costs, and reduce risk. The company is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts

Performix Technologies

Series C in 2004
Performix Technologies is a provider of employee performance management software solutions. The company’ products include Performance Manager, which enables managers and supervisors to break free from spending hours on consolidating spreadsheets and reports from various systems by supplying a single and integrated performance scorecard; Evaluation Manager, which provides online evaluation forms, automated form routing with timers and reminders, questions, routings, and processes; and Development Manager, which automates the management of various assets in a single application. Performix Technologies serves telecommunications, finance, utilities, and retail and entertainment industries. It has strategic partnerships with IBM, BusinessObjects, and Active Endpoints. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Archemix

Series B in 2004
Archemix Corp. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing therapeutic aptamers for the prevention and treatment of various chronic and acute diseases. Established in 2000, the company’s notable product candidate is ARC1779, aimed at treating thrombotic microangiopathies and supporting carotid endarterectomy surgical procedures. In addition to this, Archemix is involved in developing other aptamer-based therapeutics targeting diseases in the fields of cardiovascular health, hematology, and oncology.

Tatara Systems

Series B in 2004
Tatara Systems, Inc. specializes in the development and deployment of convergence products tailored for mobile operators and service providers. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Vancouver and London, the company targets the personal computer and fixed mobile convergence markets. Its product offerings include the Tatara Convergence Server, which facilitates voice and messaging services for mobile phones; the Tatara Subscriber Gateway, a security solution designed for Femtocell and PC Convergence markets; and the Tatara Service Manager, which allows end users to access mobile broadband services from their preferred service providers.

StreamBase Systems

Series A in 2003
StreamBase Systems provides software for rapidly building systems that analyze and act on real-time streaming data for instantaneous decision-making. StreamBase's Event Processing Platform combines a rapid application development environment, a low-latency high-throughput event server, and the broadest connectivity to real-time and historical data. Investment banks, hedge funds, and government agencies use StreamBase to power applications that increase revenue, lower costs, and reduce risk. The company is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts

AVEO Oncology

Series B in 2003
AVEO Oncology is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on developing and marketing targeted therapies for cancer. Its lead product, tivozanib, marketed as FOTIVDA, is an oral, once-daily vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitor used for treating renal cell carcinoma (RCC). The company has completed a Phase III trial of tivozanib and is investigating its use in combination with the immune checkpoint inhibitor Opdivo. Additionally, AVEO is developing Ficlatuzumab, an antibody targeting hepatocyte growth factor, currently in Phase II trials for several cancers, and AV-203, an anti-ErbB3 monoclonal antibody that has completed Phase I trials for esophageal cancer. The company also has preclinical products aimed at cachexia and pulmonary arterial hypertension. AVEO collaborates with various pharmaceutical companies to enhance its research and development efforts. Established in 2001, AVEO Oncology aims to address unmet medical needs in oncology through its innovative therapies.

Imprivata

Series A in 2002
Imprivata, Inc. is a provider of information technology security and identity solutions specifically designed for the healthcare industry. Headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company offers a comprehensive platform that addresses security and compliance challenges faced by healthcare organizations. Key products include Imprivata OneSign, which integrates single sign-on and authentication management to streamline access to workstations and applications; Imprivata Cortext, a secure messaging platform that enables compliant communication among healthcare providers; and Imprivata Confirm ID, which simplifies identity proofing and enforces two-factor authentication for electronic health records. Additionally, Imprivata PatientSecure enhances patient safety by reducing duplicate medical records and identity-related fraud. The company's solutions are utilized in over 45 countries, supporting healthcare organizations in managing and securing digital identities effectively. Founded in 2001, Imprivata remains committed to improving the efficiency and security of healthcare workflows.

Mainspring

Venture Round in 1999
Mainspring designs and develops digital business strategies. The company provides consulting services focusing on digital technologies, business optimization, and technology enablement. Mainspring, formerly known as Mainspring Communications Inc., was founded in 1996 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

WebLine Communications

Venture Round in 1999
WebLine Communications provides simultaneous Web-based information and real-time personal interaction by allowing customers to contact corporate call centers via their computer while browsing a site or Intranet. Webline became part of Cisco's Applications Technology. The company was founded in 1996 and is based in Burlington, Massacheusetts.

Altiga Networks

Series B in 1999
Altiga Networks, founded in 1998 and based in Franklin, Massachusetts, specializes in developing high-performance, scalable, and cost-efficient Internet connectivity products. The company focuses on integrated and virtual private network (VPN) communications equipment designed specifically for remote access applications. Altiga's products utilize industry-standard protocols to ensure secure telecommuting, remote access, and global information-sharing for corporations with 100 to 5,000 remote users.
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