Tailscale
Series C in 2025
Founded in 2019, Tailscale Inc. specializes in developing corporate virtual private network (VPN) software that enables secure remote access for teams of any size. Its platform leverages WireGuard's Noise protocol encryption to provide minimal configuration, automatic key management, and identity provider integration, helping IT professionals and organizations replace legacy VPNs and simplify secure network operations.
Mercury specializes in digital banking solutions tailored for startups and tech-focused businesses. It offers business checking and savings accounts, corporate credit cards, cash management tools, payment processing, expense tracking, and seamless integrations with accounting software. Mercury also provides API access for custom financial automation and caters to venture-backed companies with specialized banking services.
Founded in 2015, Gorgias is a leading customer service platform designed specifically for e-commerce businesses. It offers cutting-edge automation and AI capabilities to deliver personalized support across multiple channels, including email, voice, SMS, live chat, and social media. With over 250 employees across eight global offices, Gorgias serves more than 12,000 merchants worldwide, including prominent brands like Steve Madden and Glossier.
Zip is an intake and procurement orchestration platform that provides a single place for employees to request purchases. The platform automatically routes requests to the appropriate stakeholders across procurement, finance, IT, data security, legal, and other functions, and integrates with major ERP and P2P systems to create purchase requests or draft purchase orders. It also recommends preferred vendors, checks price benchmarks, and connects with accounting, contract management, and IT systems, helping clients reduce approval time, lower costs, and ensure compliance by coordinating purchase approvals in one place.
Nobl9 is a Boston-based software reliability platform company founded in 2019 (formerly Meshmark) that delivers software-defined service level objectives to unify development, operations, and reliability. Its platform helps software developers, DevOps, and site reliability engineers deliver reliable features faster by connecting monitoring, logging, and tracing data to user satisfaction and business KPIs, enabling better alignment between engineering and business goals.
Factorial
Series C in 2022
Founded in Barcelona in 2016 by Bernat Farrero and Jordi Romero, Factorial is a HR software company that automates human resource processes. Its platform integrates holiday management, payroll automation, document management, and employee benefits for small to large businesses.
Founded in 2015, Gorgias is a leading customer service platform designed specifically for e-commerce businesses. It offers cutting-edge automation and AI capabilities to deliver personalized support across multiple channels, including email, voice, SMS, live chat, and social media. With over 250 employees across eight global offices, Gorgias serves more than 12,000 merchants worldwide, including prominent brands like Steve Madden and Glossier.
Abacus Insights
Series C in 2022
Abacus Insights, established in 2017 with headquarters in New York City and an additional office in Boston, specializes in developing a cloud-based data integration platform tailored for healthcare companies. This platform organizes and exchanges data from diverse sources and formats, offering maintenance and support services to clients. By standardizing data across the healthcare ecosystem through a secure unified infrastructure, Abacus Insights enables healthcare providers to generate actionable insights, enhance member outcomes, and lower care costs.
Founded in 2019, Jeeves is a fintech company that empowers businesses globally with its international financial infrastructure. It offers a unified platform for corporate cards, cross-border payments, and expense management, enabling streamlined operations for multinational teams.
Wheel, Inc. is a digital health company based in Austin, Texas, that operates a tech-enabled marketplace connecting healthcare companies with clinicians. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on telehealth services, providing a platform that allows healthcare organizations to easily scale their virtual care offerings. Wheel's platform leverages machine learning algorithms to streamline the process for companies seeking to develop virtual care services under their own brand. By facilitating access to a nationwide network of clinicians, Wheel enhances opportunities for healthcare professionals while delivering quality digital healthcare solutions. Formerly known as Enzyme Health, Inc., the company rebranded to Wheel, Inc. in January 2020.
Quantive (formerly Gtmhub) is the world’s leading Strategy Execution Platform based on the OKR management methodology. By embedding strategic context, priorities, and progress into the day-to-day, Quantive creates organizations that excel at execution. With over 2,000 global customers across enterprises, not-for-profits, startups, and governments, Quantive helps today's businesses accelerate growth and transformational change by creating better visibility and organizational alignment.
Resilience Cyber Risk Solution
Series C in 2021
Resilience integrates cybersecurity, cyber insurance, and cyber risk management for middle and large organizations. Founded by experts from the US military and intelligence communities, it offers risk quantification software, cybersecurity expertise, and A+ rated cyber insurance. Backed by leading technology investment firms, Resilience aims to enhance global cyber resilience.
Founded in 2017, mabl provides an intelligent test automation platform that integrates seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines. It enables software teams to create reliable, auto-healing tests, enhancing application quality and speeding up delivery.
Cribl develops software to manage and control data ingestion, enabling transformation and routing of logs and metrics in motion to the most cost-effective destinations while reusing existing agents. Its platform supports an observability pipeline capable of handling large-scale data with centralized management for many worker nodes. Cribl provides a single platform for accessing, processing, exploring, and collecting data from diverse sources, reducing waste by identifying low-value ingestion and applying business context to data. The software helps secure data in line with privacy and compliance mandates and gives enterprises observability, intelligence, and control over real-time data.
Carrot Fertility
Series C in 2021
Carrot Fertility, Inc. offers comprehensive fertility benefits services for employers, supporting employees throughout their fertility healthcare journey on a global scale. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides a range of services including egg freezing, in vitro fertilization, adoption, donor and gestational carrier services. It also features Carrot Rx, a premium pharmacy experience for fertility medications, and Carrot Pregnancy, which offers virtual access to experts and on-demand doctor-approved content. Additionally, Carrot Card is a flexible debit card that employees can use to pay for fertility care. Carrot Fertility aims to help companies customize their fertility benefits, ensuring that employees receive the necessary financial, medical, and emotional support as they pursue parenthood. The company has expanded its presence with additional offices in major cities including Chicago, New York, Dublin, Geneva, Tokyo, and Seoul.
Vercel develops a cloud platform for on-demand deployment of frontend applications. It offers automated deployment solutions from GitHub, Bitbucket, and GitLab pull/merge requests. Vercel also provides services for developing, previewing, and shipping Jamstack sites.
Viz.ai, Inc. specializes in healthcare imaging software designed to enhance stroke care through the use of artificial intelligence. The company's flagship technology synchronizes treatment by reducing delays in patient care, enabling rapid identification of large vessel occlusion (LVO) strokes using advanced deep learning algorithms. Key offerings include Viz LVO, which alerts on-call stroke teams based on CT angiogram images, and Viz CTP, which analyzes CT perfusion images and generates critical parametric data. Additionally, Viz HUB facilitates communication among clinical teams to coordinate care efficiently, while Viz VIEW allows healthcare professionals to view imaging data on mobile devices. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company aims to transform healthcare delivery by improving the speed and accessibility of treatment for stroke patients.
Standard Cognition
Series C in 2021
Standard Cognition offers an AI-powered shopping platform enabling customers to purchase items without waiting in line or scanning products at checkout. This enhances customer experience while helping retailers reduce labor costs and improve profit margins.
Postman is a software company that provides an API development and testing platform used by millions of developers and thousands of companies worldwide. The platform enables developers to build, test, and debug APIs by sending HTTP, REST, GraphQL, and SOAP requests, organizing requests into collections, and collaborating across teams with shared workspaces and built-in version control. It supports automated testing and integration with CI/CD pipelines, simulates API endpoints to communicate expected behavior, and generates machine-readable documentation. The platform also simplifies onboarding and collaboration among developers, testers, and product managers, helping teams design, build, and publish robust APIs. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco with a presence in Bengaluru, the company focuses on API-first development and streamlining the API lifecycle.
Diamanti, Inc. is a technology company specializing in an integrated enterprise Kubernetes platform that addresses the network and storage challenges associated with cloud-native applications. Founded in 2010 and based in San Jose, California, Diamanti offers a platform designed for infrastructure architects, IT operations, and application owners, enabling them to efficiently run stateful containerized applications in production. The company's flagship product, Diamanti Spektra, unifies control and data planes, providing users with enhanced performance and enterprise features. By focusing on bare-metal container infrastructure, Diamanti delivers the speed, simplicity, and control necessary for modern cloud environments, supporting various applications in container networking, storage, databases, and cloud-native DevOps. The company distributes its products through resellers and was previously known as DataWise Systems, Inc. before rebranding in April 2016.
Aviatrix specializes in cloud networking, aiming to simplify processes for enterprises. With over 500 global clients, their platform offers visibility, security, and control for adaptable cloud networking. They also provide the Aviatrix Certified Engineer (ACE) Program, empowering professionals in multicloud networking and security.
Prisma SD-WAN
Series C in 2019
Prisma SD-WAN, formerly known as CloudGenix, specializes in software-defined wide-area networking (SD-WAN) solutions designed to support hybrid cloud environments and mobile workforces. The company offers a platform that virtualizes enterprise networks, facilitating user connectivity to cloud and data center applications while minimizing the infrastructure needed for remote offices. Its products centralize critical network functions, such as firewalling and threat detection, and include the ION 2000 hardware appliance, which provides essential SD-WAN capabilities for small and remote offices. By enabling application-specific service-level agreements (SLAs), Prisma SD-WAN enhances application performance based on business priorities. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company caters to various industries, including retail, financial services, automotive, legal, and technology, striving to simplify network design and management while delivering significant cost savings and enhanced security.
Kong Inc., established in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in API management. It operates an API marketplace, facilitating the distribution, monetization, and management of cloud-based services. Kong's key products include Kong, an open-source API management layer; Kong Enterprise Edition, a scalable microservices API platform; and Galileo, an analytics tool for API and microservice monitoring. Additionally, Kong offers API Documentation and Developer Portal, aiding developers in creating and managing API projects securely. The company serves a global client base comprising consumers, providers, developers, and IT teams, promoting productivity, security, and performance in API development.
Lola Travel Company, Inc. specializes in corporate travel management through its AI-driven platform, Lola.com. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company simplifies the travel booking process for businesses by offering an intuitive tool for flight and hotel reservations. Lola.com allows users to manage itineraries via a mobile application, providing individual travel profiles, digital travel receipts, and budget tracking services. The platform also supports employee-friendly travel policies, efficient spend reporting for managers, and features that enable team destination sharing and loyalty point accumulation. With 24/7 agent assistance and capabilities for executive assistants to book travel on behalf of others, Lola.com caters to the needs of both employers and business travelers, streamlining the overall travel experience.
Iterable is an AI-powered customer communication platform for mid-market and enterprise B2C brands, enabling cross-channel messaging across email, mobile, social and the web. The platform uses behavioral data and proprietary algorithms to determine optimal timing for engagement, supports real-time segmentation, automation, personalization and A/B testing, and facilitates lifecycle campaigns that activate customers at scale. It targets e-commerce, media, financial services and political campaigns, providing growth marketing solutions such as shopping cart abandonment and transactional messaging. By harmonizing communications and focusing on timely, contextually relevant interactions, Iterable helps organizations drive personalized customer experiences while avoiding channel fatigue.
Signal Sciences
Series C in 2019
Signal Sciences Corporation, founded in 2014 and based in Venice, California, specializes in web application security through its software as a service (SaaS) platform. The company provides next-generation web application firewalls (WAF) and runtime application self-protection (RASP) solutions, safeguarding over 40,000 applications and managing more than a trillion production requests monthly. Its patented architecture offers comprehensive and scalable threat protection, making it particularly effective in modern development environments. Signal Sciences serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, retail, healthcare, media, entertainment, and government, and counts notable companies like Under Armour and Aflac among its clients. The company has received multiple accolades, including the Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice Award for WAF and recognition as a Visionary in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Web Application Firewalls. Additionally, it has been honored with awards such as Technology of the Year from InfoWorld and the Best DevOps Security Tool from Computing's DevOps Excellence Awards. In October 2020, Signal Sciences became a subsidiary of Fastly, Inc.
Niantic is a developer of augmented reality games that promote outdoor activity and social interaction. The company creates products that encourage movement and exploration, fostering face-to-face engagement among users. Niantic is best known for its popular games, including Ingress and Pokémon GO, which utilize its augmented reality platform to enhance mobile gaming experiences. This platform integrates features such as shared state, communication, security, and mapping, allowing users to interact within virtual environments that are seamlessly connected to the real world. Through its innovative approach, Niantic aims to enrich gaming by blending digital experiences with physical exploration.
Airtable is a cloud-based software company that provides a no-code platform for creating and sharing relational databases and custom applications. The platform enables users to organize data, automate workflows, and build flexible templates for tasks such as project tracking, inventory management, and CRM, without coding. It supports collaboration across teams and can incorporate artificial intelligence features to streamline processes. Airtable serves organizations across various industries enabling teams to tailor software tools to their workflows without traditional development resources.
Drift is a revenue acceleration platform that leverages conversational marketing and sales techniques to enhance business growth and customer lifetime value. The platform is utilized by over 50,000 companies to synchronize sales and marketing efforts, providing a cohesive customer experience. Drift enables businesses to engage website visitors in real-time through the use of bots and artificial intelligence, facilitating live chat sessions that gather immediate customer feedback. This functionality allows clients to convert website traffic into qualified sales meetings, streamline the sales cycle, and create a contemporary buying experience for potential customers.
Usermind, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in creating a unified orchestration platform aimed at enhancing business operations and customer experiences. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Usermind addresses the challenges posed by siloed enterprise systems and fragmented customer data. Its platform integrates various SaaS applications and on-premise systems, facilitating entity mapping and the automation of complex customer journeys. By providing a customer data platform alongside a customer journey orchestration engine and analytics capabilities, Usermind enables organizations to deliver data-driven, omnichannel engagement throughout the customer lifecycle. This comprehensive approach empowers businesses to increase revenue, enhance customer engagement, and optimize costs.
Health IQ
Series C in 2017
Health IQ is a health insurance marketplace focused on increasing health literacy and rewarding health-conscious individuals with lower insurance rates. The company aims to celebrate those dedicated to their health by providing them with affordable life and Medicare insurance options. Its platform utilizes users' current health status, health knowledge, and active lifestyles to better assess long-term health risks, allowing for more accurate insurance product recommendations. By promoting health literacy, Health IQ seeks to empower individuals to take control of their health and well-being while offering incentives for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Wonder Workshop
Series C in 2017
Wonder Workshop is an educational technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2012. The company specializes in developing innovative robotic products, notably the Dash and Dot robots, which engage children in learning to code through interactive play. These robots can be programmed using mobile devices, allowing kids to collaborate and see their programming efforts come to life. In addition to the robots, Wonder Workshop offers a range of accessories that enhance the user experience, such as xylophones, building connectors, and various interactive components. The company also provides Class Connect, a suite of online tools designed to assist educators in integrating coding and robotics into their curriculum. With a multidisciplinary team composed of professionals from leading technology firms, Wonder Workshop aims to inspire creativity and foster lifelong learning in children through technology-driven educational experiences.
SignalFx, Inc. is a provider of cloud monitoring solutions designed to detect and analyze anomalies across infrastructure, applications, and business service level agreements (SLAs). Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in London and Krakow, the company offers a modern monitoring platform that streams real-time analytics, allowing for immediate insights into issues as they arise. Utilizing its proprietary SignalFlow technology, SignalFx processes and analyzes data in real time, enabling organizations to replace traditional monitoring tools with its scalable architecture optimized for cloud environments and microservices. The platform includes advanced features such as proactive alerting, powerful visualization, and collaborative troubleshooting, empowering DevOps teams to quickly identify and resolve problems. SignalFx serves a diverse range of clients in various sectors, including technology, finance, and retail, and operates as a subsidiary of Splunk Inc. since October 2019.
Patreon operates a platform that connects content creators and artists with their patrons. It enables creators to fund their work through recurring payments from patrons, who gain access to exclusive content and benefits in return.
Airobotics
Series C in 2017
Airobotics is a manufacturer of autonomous unmanned aerial drones that offers a comprehensive, fully automated solution for collecting aerial data and generating insights. The company serves various sectors, including government, industrial, and commercial industries. Airobotics specializes in automated data capture and analysis, providing services such as real-time video, disaster and scene assessment, compliance audits, land investigations, inspections, surveillance, progress monitoring, and survey services. By leveraging advanced drone technology, Airobotics enables organizations to efficiently gather critical data and make informed decisions.
Color is a healthcare technology company that offers a comprehensive platform for population health management, facilitating equitable and accessible healthcare delivery. The company specializes in large-scale health initiatives, providing solutions that include population genomics programs and high-throughput testing services, such as those for COVID-19. By centralizing essential healthcare capabilities, Color enables businesses, schools, and state public health departments to implement effective preventive health programs, regardless of the geographical distribution of their populations. Its innovative approach addresses various healthcare logistics challenges, streamlining processes related to testing, screening, treatment, and referrals, while creating diverse market opportunities and revenue streams for clinical teams.
ClassPass
Series C in 2017
ClassPass is a global online platform that facilitates access to diverse fitness experiences across multiple gyms and studios worldwide. With over 25,000 partners globally, ClassPass offers members a wide range of classes such as yoga, cycling, Pilates, boxing, massage, and acupuncture, totaling more than 5 million classes monthly. Utilizing machine learning algorithms, the platform surfaces personalized recommendations to enhance users' discovery process. Through its flat-rate monthly subscription billing service, ClassPass enables users to explore various fitness activities on-demand from top studios worldwide, promoting accessibility and variety in workouts. Additionally, ClassPass collaborates with studio partners to merchandise excess inventory, attract new customers, and generate supplementary revenue streams within the fitness industry.
OneLogin, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based single sign-on and identity management platform, targeting various sectors including education, government, finance, healthcare, and retail. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional development and growth centers in Redmond, Washington, and Peachtree Corners, Georgia, the company offers a range of solutions such as open-source SAML toolkits, mobile applications, and web access management software that integrates with both on-premise and cloud-based applications. OneLogin’s platform also utilizes machine learning to detect potential security threats, allowing organizations to manage digital identities efficiently and securely. With a diverse clientele of over 2,000 organizations across 44 countries, OneLogin enables users to focus on business growth by leveraging secure access to applications and enhancing overall IT administration and end-user productivity.
Symphony Commerce
Series C in 2016
Founded in 2010, Symphony Commerce delivers a comprehensive Commerce-as-a-Service platform. Built by Amazon's former ordering and fulfillment team, it enables brands to manage multi-channel storefronts, orders, inventory, and fulfillment seamlessly. The platform empowers businesses with data-driven insights to operate and grow effectively.
Capriza Inc., established in 2011 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, specializes in enterprise mobility solutions via its SaaS platform marketed as ApproveSimple. The company focuses on streamlining approval processes across core applications, enhancing decision-making efficiency by up to 70% while improving compliance. Capriza serves prominent clients such as Autodesk and PepsiCo, aiming to reduce costs, eliminate bottlenecks, save time, and boost employee satisfaction.
Wave is a financial management company that specializes in providing online software solutions for small businesses. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Wave offers a comprehensive suite of services including accounting, invoicing, payroll, and payment processing. With over 3 million users in more than 200 countries, Wave is dedicated to enhancing the operational efficiency of micro and small businesses by helping them manage their finances effectively. The platform enables business owners to improve cash flow and streamline financial tasks, allowing them to focus on growth and sustainability.
Qubole, Inc. is a cloud-based data platform that specializes in analyzing and processing large data sets for businesses. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Bengaluru, New York, Singapore, London, and San Francisco, Qubole offers a comprehensive platform for analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning applications. Its Qubole Data Service enables users to provision, manage, and scale big data analytics workloads across various cloud infrastructures, including Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. The platform supports a wide range of data processing tasks, including ETL, ad hoc queries, and data science projects, while providing tools for users to access, configure, and monitor big data clusters. Qubole’s architecture facilitates the use of multiple programming languages and integrates with third-party business intelligence tools. The company serves data scientists, data engineers, and analysts, helping them to efficiently develop queries and manage data workflows. Qubole has also established a strategic partnership with Ascend.io to enhance its offerings.
Cybereason
Series C in 2015
Cybereason is a cybersecurity company that provides an endpoint protection and response platform designed to detect, block, investigate, and respond to advanced cyber threats. Its platform combines modules such as Deep Detect & Respond, Deep Prevent, Deep Investigate, Deep Respond, and an anti-ransomware tool called RansomFree. The system uses an automated in-memory graph to identify behavioral patterns across endpoints and reveal the full attack campaign, enabling rapid root-cause analysis and shutdown of threats. The company also offers monitoring, investigation, hunting, analysis, deployment, and training services. Cybereason was founded in 2012 and is based in Boston, with offices in London, Tel Aviv, Tokyo, and Sydney.
PillPack, Inc. is a pharmacy that specializes in organizing and delivering medications directly to customers' doors. Founded in 2013 and based in Manchester, New Hampshire, the company provides a unique service by sorting medications into personalized packets, which are tailored to individual dosing schedules. In addition to prescription medications, PillPack also offers vitamins, over-the-counter products, inhalers, creams, and testing supplies. The company serves various clients, including healthcare providers and caregivers, throughout the United States. PillPack is also known for its online magazine, Folks, which highlights inspiring stories of individuals overcoming health challenges. As of September 2018, PillPack operates as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, expanding its reach and capabilities within the healthcare sector. Locations include Miami, Brooklyn, Somerville, Salt Lake City, and Austin.
Magnetic Media Online, Inc. is a digital marketing and artificial intelligence company that provides a comprehensive advertising platform for enterprises, brands, and agencies. It specializes in data-driven advertising solutions, enabling marketers to effectively find, retain, and re-engage customers across various channels and devices. The company's offerings include a media buying platform, audience targeting through AI-optimized strategies, and capabilities for video, connected television, native, and cross-device advertising. Magnetic leverages extensive data sources, including purchase intent data from over 450,000 partner sites and insights from more than 250 million shopping profiles, to deliver targeted and effective programmatic campaigns. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York City, Magnetic has established a presence in multiple U.S. cities as well as in Europe and Canada, reflecting its commitment to serving a diverse clientele across various verticals.
Wave is a financial management company that specializes in providing online software solutions for small businesses. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Wave offers a comprehensive suite of services including accounting, invoicing, payroll, and payment processing. With over 3 million users in more than 200 countries, Wave is dedicated to enhancing the operational efficiency of micro and small businesses by helping them manage their finances effectively. The platform enables business owners to improve cash flow and streamline financial tasks, allowing them to focus on growth and sustainability.
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.
OneLogin, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based single sign-on and identity management platform, targeting various sectors including education, government, finance, healthcare, and retail. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional development and growth centers in Redmond, Washington, and Peachtree Corners, Georgia, the company offers a range of solutions such as open-source SAML toolkits, mobile applications, and web access management software that integrates with both on-premise and cloud-based applications. OneLogin’s platform also utilizes machine learning to detect potential security threats, allowing organizations to manage digital identities efficiently and securely. With a diverse clientele of over 2,000 organizations across 44 countries, OneLogin enables users to focus on business growth by leveraging secure access to applications and enhancing overall IT administration and end-user productivity.
PullString
Series C in 2014
PullString, Inc. is an entertainment and technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in creating interactive applications for computer conversation with characters. Founded in 2011 and originally known as ToyTalk, the company offers the PullString Platform, which combines design and artificial intelligence to enable the development of conversation-based narratives across various media. This platform supports a wide range of applications, including voice and text interactions on major conversational platforms such as Facebook Messenger and Amazon Alexa. PullString's technology is utilized in diverse sectors, including entertainment, customer service, and gaming, allowing companies to create engaging conversational experiences. Notable projects include interactive characters like Hello Barbie and experiences related to popular franchises such as Call of Duty. The company focuses on empowering users to design, prototype, and publish engaging voice applications effectively.
Capriza Inc., established in 2011 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, specializes in enterprise mobility solutions via its SaaS platform marketed as ApproveSimple. The company focuses on streamlining approval processes across core applications, enhancing decision-making efficiency by up to 70% while improving compliance. Capriza serves prominent clients such as Autodesk and PepsiCo, aiming to reduce costs, eliminate bottlenecks, save time, and boost employee satisfaction.
Udacity, established in 2011, is a Mountain View, California-based online learning platform that specializes in providing industry-relevant skills training. It offers a range of nanodegree programs in areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and cloud computing, among others. Udacity's courses are designed to equip learners with the skills that employers value, and its credentials are endorsed by industry partners. The company aims to make education accessible and affordable, with a mission to help students worldwide secure the jobs they desire. Udacity has raised over $163 million from investors, including Andreessen Horowitz and GV, and is valued at over $1 billion.
Xamarin is a company that specializes in providing development tools for building and testing native mobile applications. Its core offering includes a cross-platform development software that enables developers to create fully native applications for iOS, Android, and Windows Phone, allowing for significant code sharing across platforms. Xamarin aims to simplify the mobile application creation process by allowing businesses to leverage their existing skills, teams, and tools to deliver high-quality applications efficiently. With a user base of over 700,000 developers, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies, Xamarin is recognized as a leader in enterprise mobile development. Its products facilitate the rapid development of mission-critical consumer and enterprise applications, making it a valuable resource for organizations looking to enhance their mobile presence.
SimpliVity
Series C in 2013
SimpliVity Corporation is a provider of hyperconverged infrastructure solutions designed to enhance the deployment of resources and workloads in data centers. The company offers several products, including OmniCube, a 2U rack-mounted system that integrates server, storage, and networking services, thereby improving the management, protection, and performance of virtualized workloads. Additionally, its OmniCube Hyperconverged Infrastructure platform addresses data efficiency and global management needs in virtualized and cloud environments. SimpliVity's solutions also include OmniView, a web-based support dashboard featuring predictive analytics, and OmniStack Hyperconverged Infrastructure, which integrates with Cisco UCS to consolidate multiple core data center functions. The company's technology is utilized across various sectors, including energy, education, financial services, government, and telecommunications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, SimpliVity has support centers in Cork, Ireland, and Raleigh, North Carolina. As of February 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company.
Rethink Robotics
Series C in 2013
Rethink Robotics develops industrial robots and software to automate manufacturing processes. The company combines trainable, safe and cost-effective robots with skilled labor to create an integrated workforce that increases flexibility, lowers costs and supports investment in skilled personnel. Its Baxter robot, powered by Intera, a software platform, serves a wide range of industries as a workforce multiplier. Rethink Robotics also offers the Baxter Research Robot with sensors and an open software development kit to enable researchers to build custom applications. Based in Boston, the company focuses on accelerating robotics innovation in manufacturing and related fields by delivering collaborative robots that handle repetitive or hazardous tasks such as loading and unloading, packing, molding, machining and inspection.
Affirmed Networks
Series C in 2013
Affirmed Networks, Inc. is a provider of mobile content cloud solutions, specializing in virtualization and integrated network services for telecommunications. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products designed to enhance mobile network capabilities, including the Affirmed Service Automation Platform, which helps mobile operators expedite service launches while lowering operational costs. Its cloud-native solutions, such as the Affirmed UnityCloud 5G core, support the deployment of advanced networks and Internet of Things (IoT) services. Affirmed Networks also focuses on network slicing and virtualized Evolved Packet Core solutions, enabling communication service providers to efficiently scale their networks to meet growing demands while minimizing capital and operational expenditures.
Rethink Robotics
Series C in 2012
Rethink Robotics develops industrial robots and software to automate manufacturing processes. The company combines trainable, safe and cost-effective robots with skilled labor to create an integrated workforce that increases flexibility, lowers costs and supports investment in skilled personnel. Its Baxter robot, powered by Intera, a software platform, serves a wide range of industries as a workforce multiplier. Rethink Robotics also offers the Baxter Research Robot with sensors and an open software development kit to enable researchers to build custom applications. Based in Boston, the company focuses on accelerating robotics innovation in manufacturing and related fields by delivering collaborative robots that handle repetitive or hazardous tasks such as loading and unloading, packing, molding, machining and inspection.
SpiderCloud Wireless
Series C in 2012
SpiderCloud Wireless, Inc. is a developer of small cell network platforms that enable mobile operators to provide enhanced cellular coverage, capacity, and cloud services to medium and large enterprises. The company's flagship product, the Enterprise Radio Access Network (E-RAN) system, comprises a Services Node that controls over 100 small cells, supporting technologies such as UMTS, LTE, and Wi-Fi. This scalable system architecture allows for rapid deployment through existing Ethernet local area networks, delivering coverage and capacity for up to 10,000 connected devices with a single connection to the mobile operator’s core network. Founded in 2006 and originally named Copivia, SpiderCloud Wireless is headquartered in Milpitas, California, with additional offices in New Jersey, Mexico City, and London. As of 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Corning Incorporated. The company is led by a team of experienced executives from notable technology firms, reflecting a strong background in the telecommunications industry.
InVisage Technologies
Series C in 2011
InVisage Technologies, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in the development of QuantumFilm-based image sensors. Founded in 2005, the company produces advanced imaging technology designed to capture high-fidelity and high-resolution images from mobile devices, including camera phones and digital cameras. InVisage's innovative sensors are capable of absorbing a full spectrum of light, resulting in superior image quality. Their products are utilized across various applications, such as security and surveillance, automotive imaging, military, and medical imaging. InVisage Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Apple Inc. as of November 2017, further enhancing its position in the imaging technology market.
Scribd is a subscription-based digital library that provides unlimited access to ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, articles, and documents across devices. The service brings together books, audiobooks and journalism with user-generated content, enabling readers, students and professionals to read or listen on Android and iOS devices as well as personal computers. It operates a freemium model and offers a large library of premium content designed to help users access knowledge and inspiration. Founded in 2005 and based in San Francisco, Scribd serves a global audience by delivering a multi-format reading experience across devices.
Rive Technology
Series C in 2010
Rive Technology is a clean energy company focused on the commercialization of advanced catalyst technology for petroleum refining. The company has developed proprietary technology, originally invented at MIT, that enhances traditional zeolite catalysts by introducing novel medium pore size channels. This innovation allows for greater accessibility of large hydrocarbon molecules, significantly increasing the yield of transportation fuels such as gasoline and diesel from each barrel of crude oil. Rive's catalysts are designed to integrate seamlessly into existing refinery operations, enabling refiners to boost throughput and profitability with minimal capital investment. By improving process efficiency and product yields, Rive's technology offers a compelling solution for the petroleum refining industry.
Founded in 2007, Zendesk is a leading customer service platform that empowers organizations to improve customer engagement. Its software suite enables unified communication across channels and simplifies customer service management. With over 150,000 customers worldwide, Zendesk operates from its headquarters in San Francisco.
Yammer, established in 2008, is a business specializing in enterprise social networking. It facilitates real-time collaboration among employees across different departments, locations, and applications. Key features include creating groups for project collaboration, sharing and editing documents, and accessing the platform via web, desktop, and mobile devices. Yammer can also integrate with other systems like Microsoft SharePoint. With over 7 million users, including 85% of Fortune 500 companies, Yammer was acquired by Microsoft in 2012.
Millennial Media
Series C in 2009
Millennial Media Inc. is a prominent provider of mobile advertising solutions, catering to advertisers and developers in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, the company offers a range of services that enable advertisers to effectively reach and engage their target audiences across various mobile devices. Its offerings include a demand-side platform for direct inventory access, a premium mobile advertising exchange, and tools for designing advertisements. Millennial Media also supports developers with software development kits for various ad formats, ad serving capabilities, and mediation tools that optimize ad requests from multiple sources. Additionally, the company operates MYDAS, a mobile advertising technology that identifies unique users and tailors ad delivery based on interests and behaviors. Millennial Media serves a significant portion of leading advertisers and is recognized for providing an attractive monetization platform for app developers and publishers.
iControl Networks
Series C in 2009
iControl Networks is a technology company that specializes in providing a software platform for service providers and home security companies, facilitating the delivery of connected home solutions to households globally. Founded in 2003 and based in Redwood City, California, iControl offers a range of services including device management, remote access, task scheduling, and video management. Its solutions allow users to remotely control and manage home security systems through various devices such as web browsers, smartphones, and tablets. Additionally, the company provides home awareness, energy management, and health monitoring solutions for the elderly. One of its notable products is Piper, a Wi-Fi-enabled device that integrates video, home automation, and environmental sensors. iControl also supports collaboration through its OpenHome Partner program, which connects application and device makers on a unified platform.
Reva Systems
Series C in 2009
Reva Systems specializes in developing radio-frequency identification (RFID) network infrastructure products designed to help customers deploy scalable RFID solutions across various environments. The company’s flagship product, the standards-based Tag Acquisition Processor (TAP) appliances, enhances system performance, manageability, and security while reducing implementation time and complexity. Additionally, Reva Systems offers a comprehensive Reva Management System, which includes the Reva Multi-site Manager for web-based enterprise-wide management of RFID devices and operations, the Reva Management Console for graphical site configuration and monitoring, and the Reva Scripting Tool that automates bulk operations such as upgrading TAPs. Through these innovations, Reva Systems enables effective management and deployment of RFID technology for its clients.
Aveksa, Inc. is a provider of enterprise access governance solutions, specializing in identity and access management software. Founded in 2004 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of services aimed at helping organizations meet security and regulatory requirements. Its solutions include automated access certification, role management, entitlement administration, controls automation, and risk analytics. Notable products include Compliance Manager, which facilitates policy-based governance through automated monitoring of user entitlements and roles, and Role Manager, which focuses on roles discovery and lifecycle management. Aveksa's offerings are tailored to various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail, and are complemented by implementation and support services that encompass application inventory, requirements definition, and user certification.
X (formerly Twitter)
Series C in 2009
Twitter is a social networking platform that facilitates the exchange of micro-blogs, known as "tweets," which can be up to 280 characters in length. Launched in 2006, it allows users to send and read tweets through various means, including web browsers, SMS, and mobile applications. With over 400 million monthly visitors and 255 million active users, Twitter serves as a global real-time communications platform. Its diverse user base includes world leaders, athletes, entertainers, and news organizations, contributing to its role as a significant source of information and engagement. The platform is available in more than 35 languages and has a strong presence in major cities worldwide, with headquarters in San Francisco and offices across the United States and internationally.
Mochila operates an online marketplace specializing in syndicated content from a diverse range of providers. The platform features a vast collection of high-quality articles, photos, and videos that span various topics, including hard news, business, entertainment, health, and sports. By leveraging proprietary licensing technology and customizable ad-supported widgets, Mochila offers dynamic content solutions that assist publishers in growing their businesses, enable content owners to discover new value in their work, and allow advertisers to effectively reach engaged target audiences. This marketplace not only enhances the distribution of trusted editorial content but also facilitates efficient media purchasing for marketers seeking to connect with quality audiences.
Geni is an online platform that connects casual and expert genealogists to collaboratively build a comprehensive World Family Tree. By allowing users to create and expand their family trees, Geni facilitates the sharing of family history through the addition of unlimited individuals, documents, photos, and videos. The platform encourages personal connections with history, enabling members to engage with over 55 million users and their ancestors. In addition to family tree construction, Geni provides features for preserving family memories, celebrating significant life events, and creating profiles for children. This community-driven approach helps break down barriers in genealogical research and fosters a deeper understanding of family heritage.
iSkoot Technologies
Series C in 2008
iSkoot Technologies specializes in internet calling services that enable users to make and receive PC Calls using their standard cell phones, thereby extending the functionality of PC Calling without the need for specialized hardware or broadband connections. The company has established a significant partnership with Skype, which includes offering Skype-branded mobile software to various mobile network operators across multiple countries, such as Argentina, Greece, and South Africa. iSkoot's technology employs a circuit switch-to-VoIP approach, allowing mobile users to access Skype's voice services seamlessly. Additionally, iSkoot provides the Kalaida Mobile Services platform, which delivers social media solutions to mobile devices. This comprehensive client/server/gateway solution capitalizes on the existing circuit-switched infrastructure of traditional voice networks, enhancing mobile communication capabilities for consumers.
GupShup is a messaging platform that enables users and brands to communicate privately and publicly at scale, handling billions of messages monthly and totaling hundreds of billions of messages delivered since its founding. The company provides a cloud messaging base that helps brands and businesses interact with customers using mobile devices and supports developers with tools to build, test, deploy, monitor, and track bots and other smart messaging services. It introduced smart messaging through Teamchat in 2014, and its platform aims to optimize customer engagement and convert conversations into lasting relationships across channels.
Lively, a subsidiary of Best Buy, specializes in mobile health and safety solutions tailored for older adults and their caregivers. The company offers a range of products designed to promote independence and well-being among seniors, including the Lively Mobile and Lively Wearable devices, as well as the Jitterbug Smart2 and Jitterbug Flip phones. Its suite of mobile applications includes services such as Urgent Care, GreatCall Link, MedCoach, and 5Star, which provide medical assistance, medication management, and emergency response capabilities. With a focus on ease of use, Lively’s products feature senior-friendly hardware and one-touch connectivity to trained agents who can assist with emergencies and other needs. The company serves over 900,000 subscribers across the United States, aiming to enhance the quality of life for aging consumers through innovative technology and dedicated customer care.
Optaros is a consulting and systems integration firm focused on helping enterprises address IT business challenges through open source software solutions. Founded by Bob Gett, a former CEO of Viant Corporation and President of Cambridge Technology Partners North America, Optaros specializes in global eCommerce systems integration. The company designs, assembles, and supports Internet applications, providing tailored online solutions to its clients. By leveraging the advantages of open source technologies, Optaros aims to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of its clients' IT operations.
Founded in 2005, Oportun is a digital banking platform that empowers members with responsible credit options, savings tools, and budgeting capabilities. It has provided over $15 billion in affordable credit, saving members approximately $2.3 billion in interest and fees.
EnterpriseDB (EDB) is a global provider of an open source-based data management platform, optimized for scalability, security, and reliability. The company specializes in enhancing PostgreSQL, making it suitable for enterprise applications, and serves over 4,000 customers across various industries, including financial services, government, media, and information technology. EDB's platform supports diverse workloads such as transaction processing, data warehousing, customer analytics, and web-based applications, both on-premises and in the cloud. Key features of the EDB PostgreSQL platform include critical tools for failover management, backup and recovery, and replication, all designed to facilitate efficient database management. With a commitment to customer success, EDB also offers 24/7 support, professional services, and training, positioning organizations to effectively manage their data environments and reduce operational risks.
Skyrider, Inc. designs and markets Peer to Peer (P2P) networking solutions. Its platform enables online content delivery and publishing, data analysis, report generation, and online marketing and advertising services. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California with an additional office in Kfar Saba, Israel.
Qlusters, Inc. was a technology company that specialized in data center solutions, focusing on software provisioning and management of virtual environments. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Tel Aviv, Israel, and New York, the company developed openQRM, a software tool designed to streamline data center operations. Despite its innovative offerings, Qlusters ceased operations in July 2008.
Compete, Inc. specializes in digital intelligence services aimed at enhancing marketing strategies for brands by analyzing consumer online behavior. The company provides valuable insights into consumer behavior, enabling businesses to research competitors, benchmark performance, and identify effective keywords and referral sources. Compete offers tools to track online market shares among competitors and product categories, analyze traffic sources, and improve website engagement and conversion metrics. Additionally, it helps identify cross-selling and up-selling opportunities, measure referral partnerships, and reduce customer care costs, all while fostering customer loyalty through actionable intelligence. The company also focuses on mobile behavioral intelligence to understand the impact of mobile devices on consumer shopping experiences, further enriching its data-driven insights for brands.
Revivio, Inc. is a provider of continuous data protection solutions for enterprises, headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts. Founded in 2001, the company specializes in technologies that enable users to restore data instantly, allowing for rapid recovery of business applications in the event of data loss, corruption, or disaster. Its flagship product, the Continuous Protection System, includes various appliances and modules that facilitate immediate data recovery while eliminating traditional backup windows. The Continuous Protection System Replication Module further enhances disaster recovery capabilities by extending continuous data protection to remote sites, ensuring compliance with stringent recovery requirements. Revivio, formerly known as Mariko Systems, Ltd., was acquired by Symantec Corp. in 2006.
Liquid Engines
Series C in 2006
Liquid Engines specializes in developing and delivering software and services designed to enhance the capabilities of corporate tax professionals. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to corporate tax technology, offering comprehensive tax management solutions that help tax teams transition from manual processes to highly automated systems. These solutions facilitate collaborative problem-solving and ensure data accuracy, making them indispensable for Global 1000 companies across various sectors such as retail, financial services, and manufacturing.
Staccato Communications
Series C in 2006
Staccato Communications, Inc. offers ultra wideband wireless enabled devices for the wireless USB, Bluetooth, and Internet protocol connectivity to the personal computing, consumer electronics, and mobile phone industries. Its products include single-chip integrated circuits, device adapter and device module design kits, reference design kits, wireless USB development kits, and streaming services development kits. The company also provides Ripcord Software, which provides a software stack for variety of ultra wide band applications, as well as includes installers, firmware, middleware, drivers, customization tools, and firmware upgrade tools. Staccato Communications’ products are used in various applications, such as printers, camera, mass storage devices, portable media players, wireless docking, wireless projectors, Web cameras, wireless HDTV, wireless speakers, set top boxes, wireless displays, purchasing content, sharing content, and personal servers. Staccato Communications, Inc. was formerly known as Discrete Time Communications, Inc.
The company was founded in 2002 and is based in San Diego, California.
July Systems
Series C in 2005
July Systems Inc. is a developer of cloud-based mobile experience and engagement platforms, founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company operates July Rapid, a mobile app development studio, and offers Proximity MX, which provides adaptive mobile engagement and contextual location intelligence by translating position data from network devices. Additionally, July MX is a self-authoring platform that allows users to create and publish mobile sites and applications without requiring coding skills. July Systems connects to building WiFi systems to gather insights about customer behavior, helping vendors gain a better understanding of their clients offline, akin to online analytics. The company serves a diverse clientele, including infrastructure providers, service providers, original equipment manufacturers, and business owners. In 2018, July Systems became a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, further enhancing its capabilities in the mobile engagement and location services sector.
Broadbus Technologies
Series C in 2005
Broadbus Technologies was a pioneering developer of memory-based systems for delivering video content, specializing in on-demand software solutions for communications service providers. The company focused on enabling the deployment of various on-demand television services, including video on-demand, time-shifted television, network-based digital video recording, and on-demand advertisement insertion. Broadbus Technologies was recognized for its innovative contributions to the video delivery landscape before being acquired by Motorola in July 2006 for $181 million.
Nantero is a technology company specializing in the development of high-density, nonvolatile random access memory (NRAM) using carbon nanotubes. Its primary product, NRAM, offers fast, stable storage for various applications such as smartphones, tablets, enterprise systems, and computers. Nantero's technology aims to enhance processing speed and energy efficiency.
Revivio, Inc. is a provider of continuous data protection solutions for enterprises, headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts. Founded in 2001, the company specializes in technologies that enable users to restore data instantly, allowing for rapid recovery of business applications in the event of data loss, corruption, or disaster. Its flagship product, the Continuous Protection System, includes various appliances and modules that facilitate immediate data recovery while eliminating traditional backup windows. The Continuous Protection System Replication Module further enhances disaster recovery capabilities by extending continuous data protection to remote sites, ensuring compliance with stringent recovery requirements. Revivio, formerly known as Mariko Systems, Ltd., was acquired by Symantec Corp. in 2006.
Acopia Networks
Series C in 2004
Acopia Networks specializes in intelligent file virtualization solutions designed to enhance data management for enterprises. The company offers the Acopia ARX series of intelligent file virtualization devices, which automate essential data management tasks and mitigate disruptions related to storage management operations. Additionally, Acopia Networks provides the FreedomFabric network operating system software, enabling organizations to manage unstructured file data more efficiently by automating various storage management functions. The company's services also include data migration, storage tiering, data replication, and load balancing, allowing customers to implement an adaptive infrastructure that integrates applications, servers, and storage across their global operations.
EqualLogic
Series C in 2004
EqualLogic is a provider of data storage solutions, founded in 1984. The company specializes in data management, offering products that include the PS Series Architecture, which enables consolidated networked storage within a self-managing iSCSI storage area network. EqualLogic's offerings encompass automated enterprise storage tiering, load-balancing solutions, and iSCSI-based SAN systems. Additionally, the company provides enterprise data services focused on storage virtualization, server management, and data protection and recovery. Its PS6000 and PS4000 Series iSCSI storage area network arrays are designed for data storage consolidation, while the PS storage stack allows users to configure storage pools or tiers to optimize performance and capacity based on specific application needs.
PathScale
Series C in 2004
PathScale, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in high-performance computing solutions for scientific and engineering applications. Originally known as Key Research, the company develops advanced compiler technologies and high-performance hardware, including the InfiniPath InfiniBand Adapter and the EKOPath Compiler Suite. These innovations enable Linux clusters to achieve performance levels that can surpass those of leading supercomputers. PathScale's products cater to a diverse range of industries, assisting organizations in tackling complex computational challenges such as aerospace and automotive design simulations, weather modeling, and drug discovery. By providing programming compilers and comprehensive toolchains, PathScale empowers clients to maximize the capabilities of many-core architectures and optimize their applications for superior performance.
Cedar Point Communications
Series C in 2004
Cedar Point Communications specializes in integrated voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and multimedia switching technologies tailored for the telecommunications industry, both for service providers and enterprises. The company's key offerings include SAFARI C3, a media switching system that facilitates the transition to Internet Protocol Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) architecture for converged networks, and SAFARI eMG, a flexible media gateway. In addition to its product suite, Cedar Point Communications provides training and comprehensive customer support services. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including information technology departments, network operators, cable operators, telecommunications carriers, enterprise customers, and educational institutions. Founded in 2000, Cedar Point Communications is headquartered in Derry, New Hampshire, with an additional office located in Meersburg, Germany.
Liquid Engines
Series C in 2004
Liquid Engines specializes in developing and delivering software and services designed to enhance the capabilities of corporate tax professionals. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to corporate tax technology, offering comprehensive tax management solutions that help tax teams transition from manual processes to highly automated systems. These solutions facilitate collaborative problem-solving and ensure data accuracy, making them indispensable for Global 1000 companies across various sectors such as retail, financial services, and manufacturing.
Crossbeam Systems
Series C in 2003
Crossbeam Systems, Inc. specializes in next-generation security platforms designed for high-performance networks. The company transforms how enterprises, service providers, and government agencies architect and deliver security services. Its platforms allow for the consolidation of various security appliances and network equipment, enabling the virtualization of security applications and simplifying the delivery of security services. Crossbeam integrates hardware with third-party security applications, such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems, to enhance performance. Additionally, it offers SecureShore NMS, a network management system that facilitates multi-box configuration, OS backup and restore, reporting, and application distribution. The company's solutions include firewall, content gateway, and security virtualization services, complemented by professional training and support services. Crossbeam's diverse clientele ranges from financial institutions and pharmaceutical companies to government agencies and universities. Founded in 2000, the company is headquartered in Boxborough, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Europe and the Asia Pacific, as well as an authorized training center in Mexico City.
WaterCove Networks
Series C in 2003
WaterCove Networks is a provider of innovative data networking infrastructure tailored for wireless service providers aiming to efficiently deploy next-generation mobile data services. Established in 2000 and privately held, the company offers a Mobile Data Service System designed to facilitate the rapid rollout of high-speed data services in various wireless environments, including 2.5G and 3G networks. This system addresses common challenges faced by operators, such as performance and provisioning obstacles, by utilizing the proprietary FlowCore architecture, which enables a smooth transition to advanced technologies without the need for costly upgrades. WaterCove Networks focuses on empowering carriers to customize their service delivery and charging structures, resulting in personalized mobile data experiences for both enterprise and consumer customers. The company is led by a seasoned management team with extensive experience in telecommunications and is supported by significant investment, positioning it as a key player in the evolving landscape of mobile connectivity.
Virtusa Corporation is a provider of digital business strategy, digital engineering, and information technology services designed to help clients transform and create value through innovation. The company serves Global 2000 clients across various industries, including Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, Healthcare, Communications, Media, Entertainment, Travel, Manufacturing, and Technology. Virtusa focuses on enhancing business growth by delivering innovative products and services that improve operational efficiency through the use of digital labor and the modernization of IT infrastructure. Its approach combines deep industry expertise with agile teams to develop comprehensive solutions that drive business progress. By fostering a culture of cooperative disruption, Virtusa aims to deliver measurable improvements and future-ready operational platforms for its clients.
BroadSoft
Series C in 2002
BroadSoft develops software and services that enable telecommunications service providers to deliver cloud‑based unified communications to enterprise customers worldwide. Its portfolio includes UC‑One, a cloud communication platform that integrates voice, messaging, video conferencing, screen sharing, file sharing and virtual meeting rooms; Team‑One, a collaboration tool for chat, notes, file sharing and project organization; BroadSoft Hub, a cloud service that fuses real‑time communications with cloud applications and contextual intelligence; and CC‑One, a contact‑center solution that supports omni‑channel interactions and collaboration between agents and back‑office staff. The company also supplies the BroadWorks application server and the BroadCloud SaaS platform, and offers professional support, consulting, training and lifecycle services. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, BroadSoft serves more than 500 telecommunications carriers, including 18 of the world’s largest, across more than 70 countries and in 25 languages. Since 2018 it operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.
Bigband Networks
Series C in 2002
BigBand Networks, Inc. is a provider of integrated broadband access solutions, specializing in network-based platforms for cable operators and telecommunications companies. The company develops, markets, and sells technologies that enable these operators to deliver video services across various transmission mediums, including coaxial, fiber, and copper networks. With a focus on enhancing the capabilities of broadband infrastructure, BigBand Networks operates both in the United States and internationally, catering to the evolving needs of the telecommunications industry.
Active Network
Series C in 2002
Active Network is a leading provider of software solutions for activity and event management, facilitating connections between participants and organizers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Plano, Texas, the company offers a comprehensive SaaS platform that enables efficient registration, secure payment processing, and data-driven insights to enhance participation and streamline administration. Active Network serves over 27,000 organizers and engages more than 13 million participants globally through its extensive marketplace for activities and events. The company hosts a vast directory of sports and recreational activities, making it easy for users to discover and register for various events, from races to team sports. In addition to registration services, Active Network provides online training tools, community engagement features, and a membership program that offers discounts on sports-related expenses. Its innovative solutions are designed to empower organizations, strengthen communities, and promote a more active lifestyle.
Entelos is a leading provider of predictive biosimulation technologies aimed at enhancing drug discovery and development. With over 15 years of experience, the company specializes in advanced biosimulation capabilities that improve the efficiency of research and development processes while increasing the likelihood of clinical success. Entelos offers a range of solutions, including mechanism-based mathematical models, virtual patients and populations, and biosimulation software. These tools provide in-depth systems biology data and predictive analyses that help organizations in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, nutrition, and consumer markets to develop safer and more effective drugs, foods, and products. By leveraging its expertise in biosimulation, Entelos significantly reduces the risk, time, and cost associated with product development.
Guardent is a provider of managed security services based in the United States, specializing in computer network security. The company combines its managed security offerings with independent consulting, enabling organizations to enhance their information security measures. By leveraging its expertise, Guardent aims to deliver effective security solutions at a lower operational cost compared to what organizations would incur by relying solely on their internal staff.
Proficiency
Series C in 2001
Proficiency, Inc. specializes in product knowledge integration and CAD interoperability solutions aimed at facilitating data sharing between manufacturers and suppliers across various engineering and manufacturing environments. Founded in 1998 and based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of services, including product knowledge migration and supplier delivery solutions tailored for original equipment manufacturers and higher-tier suppliers. Its key products include Collaboration Gateway V7.0, which enables seamless transfer of product knowledge among different CAD systems, and Completion Wizard, designed for an interactive completion process. Proficiency also provides CAD translation services, consulting on migration strategies and process integration, as well as implementation services that encompass training and customer support. The company primarily serves clients in the automotive, aerospace and defense, and heavy machinery sectors. As of July 2009, Proficiency operates as a subsidiary of ITI TranscenData.
Brix Networks
Series C in 2001
Brix Networks specializes in developing and marketing real-time service assurance and performance management solutions aimed at ensuring the quality of Internet Protocol-based services. Their offerings are designed to verify the performance of various applications, including Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), video services, and web-hosted business applications. By focusing on the reliability and efficiency of these advanced services, Brix Networks addresses the growing demand for high-quality performance in an increasingly digital and connected environment.