DFJ Growth is a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley that specializes in investing in growth-stage technology companies. As a later-stage investing practice of Draper Fisher Jurvetson, it focuses on companies that are rapidly scaling and have the potential for market leadership. DFJ Growth collaborates with exceptional entrepreneurs who aim to innovate and transform industries by developing iconic technology-driven businesses. The firm emphasizes a high-conviction investment strategy, supporting its portfolio companies as they navigate the challenges of growth and seek to make a significant impact in their respective markets.
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Past deals in Growth Stage
VideaHealth
Series B in 2025
VideaHealth is offers dentistAI’s software automatically detects pathologies in dental imaging, helping dentists avoid missing diseases and effectively communicating treatment recommendations to patients. Today, dentists miss up to 50% of pathologies in dental x-rays. Treatment delays or non-treatment often results in significant health risks for the patient and a loss of revenue for the dentists as he cannot treat missed diseases.
Numa
Series B in 2024
Numa is an AI-powered communication platform for automotive dealerships that turns missed calls into ROs and helps your team delight customers with fast responses, resulting in higher CSI and more dollars per RO. The company's platform helps turn missed calls into revenue opportunities (ROs), ensuring that dealerships never miss a potential customer interaction.
Motion
Series B in 2024
Motion creates platform that combines visual content with performance metrics to help growth teams improve their creative strategy.
Benepass
Series B in 2024
Benepass, Inc. is a benefits administration platform that specializes in providing employee perks and benefits for startups and small companies. Founded in 2019 and based in New York, Benepass offers a smart debit card and a mobile app that allow employers to manage and distribute tax-advantaged employee benefits and wellness programs efficiently. The platform enhances flexibility and usability by enabling employees to access their benefits through various means, including a prepaid card, mobile wallet, reimbursements, and a marketplace. Additionally, Benepass automates the onboarding and offboarding processes, integrating with payroll systems to ensure tax compliance while improving employee engagement.
Cellares
Series C in 2023
Cellares Corporation, founded in 2019 and based in South San Francisco, California, focuses on advancing cell therapy for cancer treatment by addressing the significant manufacturing challenges associated with these therapies. The company has developed the Cell Shuttle, an automated and closed end-to-end manufacturing solution designed to enhance the scalability and efficiency of cell therapy production. This innovative system allows for the simultaneous production of multiple patient doses, achieving tenfold scalability compared to traditional methods, while also reducing process failure rates by three times and lowering manufacturing costs by up to 70 percent. Cellares aims to make life-saving cell therapies more affordable and widely accessible to patients in need, thereby accelerating the development and availability of these critical treatments.
CloudZero
Series B in 2023
CloudZero, Inc. is a cloud cost management company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2016. It offers a platform designed for engineering teams, particularly within cloud software companies, to gain insights into their AWS costs. By automating the collection, allocation, and analysis of cloud cost data, CloudZero enables organizations to identify savings opportunities and enhance their unit economics without hindering innovation. The platform integrates and interprets data from multiple AWS accounts, providing real-time insights that help teams understand operational costs at an architectural level. This comprehensive approach allows clients to contextualize cost-related information across various products, teams, and departments, driving informed decision-making throughout the cloud adoption lifecycle. CloudZero's solution is utilized by numerous industry leaders globally.
Odaia
Series B in 2023
ODAIA is a company that has developed an AI-powered Customer Data Platform specifically for the Life Sciences industry. This innovative platform integrates process mining, customer journey mapping, and artificial intelligence to provide commercial insights and automate processes. By leveraging data analysis, ODAIA's solution enables pharmaceutical commercial teams to enhance personalized selling and ensure that therapeutics reach the patients who require them. The platform aims to streamline decision-making and improve the effectiveness of commercial strategies in the healthcare sector.
AutoLeap
Series B in 2023
AutoLeap is a provider of automotive software designed to assist auto repair shops in managing their operations efficiently. The company's SaaS-based platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools that allow users to organize their workflows, schedule jobs, manage technicians, conduct digital inspections, and invoice clients. This functionality enables auto shop owners to enhance customer engagement, optimize technician productivity, and ultimately drive revenue growth. By streamlining various aspects of auto shop management, AutoLeap aims to support repair shops in delivering reliable and effective services.
Vital
Series B in 2023
Keep patients more informed and engaged in the emergency room, hospital, and beyond. Vital’s AI-powered patient experience solutions give patients control, clarity, and predictability when they need it most.
Inscribe
Series B in 2023
Inscribe offers a way for fintech and financial services organizations to automate their manual reviews, reduce fraud losses, and increase decision accuracy. By automating document reviews and improving fraud detection, companies can increase efficiency and reduce operational costs. Founded in 2017, Inscribe is trusted by leading companies like BlueVine, Petal, Fair, and Ramp. With investors from Y Combinator, Uncork Capital, Crosslink Capital, and Foundry Group, Inscribe has a global footprint with locations in North America and Europe.
Vannevar Labs
Series B in 2023
Vannevar Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2019. It specializes in developing machine learning products aimed at addressing critical national security challenges. The company focuses on advanced applications of computer vision and natural language processing to enhance the capabilities of government units. Vannevar Labs is comprised of a team of technologists and former defense and intelligence officers, who are committed to providing military service members and intelligence personnel with access to cutting-edge technology. By leveraging recent advancements in deep learning, Vannevar Labs seeks to deliver innovative solutions that strengthen national security.
The Boring Company
Series C in 2022
The Boring Company is an infrastructure and tunnel construction firm focused on developing underground transportation networks. Its primary objective is to address traffic congestion by creating safe, efficient, and cost-effective tunnels for transportation, utility, and freight purposes. By providing tunneling services, the company aims to offer users affordable and rapid transit options, thereby alleviating urban traffic issues.
Brightline
Series C in 2022
Brightline, Inc. is a provider of pediatric behavioral health care services, established in 2019 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California. The company offers a range of services including behavior therapy, psychiatry and medication support, speech-language therapy, and occupational therapy. Brightline operates as a technology-enabled behavioral health home, utilizing innovative technology and virtual services to deliver integrated care. Its collaborative care team focuses on supporting children throughout their developmental stages and addressing the needs of their families. Brightline was previously known as Emilio Health, Inc. and rebranded in May 2020.
Databook
Series B in 2022
Databook is a leading provider of a customer intelligence platform aimed at enhancing enterprise sales performance. The platform integrates licensed datasets, patented algorithms, and deep domain expertise to assist sales teams in aligning their solutions with buyer pain points. By offering customized recommendations, Databook enables users to prioritize accounts with the highest likelihood of conversion and identify key buyers to engage. The platform also delivers tailored content that helps clients align with their customers' perspectives and strategic goals, facilitating easier market penetration. Prominent sales teams from major companies leverage Databook to achieve significantly larger deal sizes and accelerate their sales cycles.
Alchemy
Series C in 2022
Alchemy is a web3 developer platform that helps companies to build reliable decentralized applications. Its mission is to provide developers with the fundamental building blocks they need to create the future of technology without the hassle of managing blockchain infrastructure in-house.
Transcarent
Series C in 2022
Transcarent is a consumer-directed health and care platform designed for employees of self-insured employers and their families. The company utilizes a blend of software, technology, and data science to provide consumers with unbiased information and trusted guidance. By connecting users to a network of high-value healthcare providers and services, Transcarent aims to empower individuals to make informed choices and achieve better health outcomes while navigating the complexities of the healthcare system. This approach fosters transparency and cost-effective decision-making, addressing a wide range of healthcare challenges faced by consumers today.
Elementary Robotics
Series B in 2021
Elementary Robotics, Inc. specializes in manufacturing robots designed to assist humans in various industries, including electronics, automotive, medical, and consumer packaged goods. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Pasadena, California, with additional offices in Mexico and Chicago, the company focuses on automating quality assurance and traceability processes in AI-assisted manufacturing. Its robots are equipped with advanced software, deep learning AI, and camera systems to capture visual data, enabling real-time decision-making and enhancing the efficiency of production lines. By integrating machine learning and computer vision, Elementary Robotics aims to create intelligent automation solutions that improve productivity and streamline workflows in manufacturing and logistics.
Verge Genomics
Series B in 2021
Verge Genomics is a biotechnology company focused on transforming drug discovery for neurodegenerative diseases through the application of artificial intelligence. Founded by experts in machine learning and seasoned drug developers in neuroscience, the company aims to leverage advances in computational genomics and insights into brain science to identify promising therapeutic targets. Its drug discovery platform utilizes machine learning algorithms to analyze large datasets, enabling the identification of effective drugs and accelerating the development of life-saving treatments. By improving the efficiency of the drug development process, Verge Genomics seeks to enhance patient outcomes and reduce the overall costs associated with pharmaceutical development.
Rho
Series B in 2021
Rho is a digital banking platform tailored for high-growth companies, offering an integrated solution that combines commercial banking, spend management, and growth capital. The platform features flexible checking accounts for daily operations and secure treasury management accounts for reserve capital. Rho enables organizations to manage expenses, accounts payable, and banking activities more efficiently, facilitating month-end close processes. By syncing with accounting software, Rho provides corporate finance teams with improved control and visibility over financial transactions, allowing businesses to manage spending through physical and virtual corporate cards for all team members.
Yellowbrick Data
Series C in 2021
Yellowbrick Data was founded in 2014 by experts in database and flash memory technologies to simplify data warehousing. They wanted to solve the challenges of high availability, running complex mixed workloads, support for ad-hoc SQL, computing correct answers on any schema, massive scalability and supporting large numbers of concurrent users. Yellowbrick Data empowers companies to make faster decisions with all of their data. Built for enterprises and the hybrid cloud, the Yellowbrick Data Warehouse deploys powerful analytics anywhere, with best-in-class economics.
Alchemy
Series C in 2021
Alchemy is a web3 developer platform that helps companies to build reliable decentralized applications. Its mission is to provide developers with the fundamental building blocks they need to create the future of technology without the hassle of managing blockchain infrastructure in-house.
Rippling
Series C in 2021
Rippling is a workforce management platform that simplifies the administrative tasks associated with running a business. It offers an all-in-one solution for managing employee data and operations, including onboarding, offboarding, payroll, tax forms, and IT management. The platform automates various HR processes, ensuring compliance and streamlining approvals, while also providing tools for device management and software access. By integrating these functions into a single dashboard, Rippling allows businesses to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and save time, enabling them to focus on growth. Its capabilities support the entire employee lifecycle and facilitate seamless onboarding for new hires.
Tia
Series B in 2021
Tia, Inc. is a health advisory platform focused on providing personalized and data-driven support for women's health and lifestyle. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York City with an additional office in San Francisco, Tia offers a mobile application that features services such as birth control recommendations, sexual health advice, symptom tracking, and the ability to locate nearby healthcare providers. The platform empowers women to manage their health by allowing them to schedule in-person appointments and access virtual care. Tia aims to address the unique needs of women in the healthcare system, recognizing that they control a significant portion of healthcare spending in the U.S. The company is supported by various venture funds, highlighting its commitment to building a healthcare model that prioritizes female patients.
Calibrate
Series B in 2021
Calibrate is a digital health company focused on improving metabolic health to achieve sustainable weight loss. Founded in 2020 and based in New York, Calibrate offers a virtual weight management program that integrates FDA-approved metabolic medications with personalized coaching and a comprehensive curriculum designed by experts in obesity and nutrition. The platform emphasizes behavior change and provides one-on-one virtual sessions with healthcare professionals, aiming to foster lasting habits for its users. Calibrate's approach combines telemedicine with a value-based pricing model, ensuring effective obesity treatment outcomes while facilitating the necessary physiological changes for improved health.
Neuralink
Series C in 2021
Neuralink is focused on developing implantable brain-machine interfaces aimed at assisting individuals with paralysis and addressing neurological conditions. The company is dedicated to creating high-bandwidth devices that not only facilitate treatment and diagnosis but also have the potential to enhance cognitive abilities. By innovating in this field, Neuralink seeks to enable medical professionals to effectively manage serious brain diseases while expanding the capabilities of individuals within the community.
Sanity
Series B in 2021
Sanity AS is a Norwegian company that provides a content platform designed for software developers and teams to collaboratively create and manage digital content. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Oslo, with an additional office in San Francisco, Sanity offers a structured content solution that leverages APIs and technologies such as GraphQL and JavaScript. The platform facilitates real-time collaboration, enabling features like live multi-user editing and change tracking. It is utilized across various applications, including e-commerce sites, mobile apps, and marketing platforms, supporting workflows such as collaborative editing and content localization. By treating content as data, Sanity aims to enhance digital velocity, allowing organizations to efficiently distribute content to multiple devices, applications, and channels.
Brightline
Series B in 2021
Brightline, Inc. is a provider of pediatric behavioral health care services, established in 2019 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California. The company offers a range of services including behavior therapy, psychiatry and medication support, speech-language therapy, and occupational therapy. Brightline operates as a technology-enabled behavioral health home, utilizing innovative technology and virtual services to deliver integrated care. Its collaborative care team focuses on supporting children throughout their developmental stages and addressing the needs of their families. Brightline was previously known as Emilio Health, Inc. and rebranded in May 2020.
Transcarent
Series B in 2021
Transcarent is a consumer-directed health and care platform designed for employees of self-insured employers and their families. The company utilizes a blend of software, technology, and data science to provide consumers with unbiased information and trusted guidance. By connecting users to a network of high-value healthcare providers and services, Transcarent aims to empower individuals to make informed choices and achieve better health outcomes while navigating the complexities of the healthcare system. This approach fosters transparency and cost-effective decision-making, addressing a wide range of healthcare challenges faced by consumers today.
Salt Security
Series C in 2021
Salt Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in API security. The company's platform is designed to prevent zero-day API breaches by employing machine learning and artificial intelligence to automatically identify and protect APIs. This solution learns the specific behaviors of a company's APIs without the need for configuration, enabling it to swiftly detect and block potential attackers. Founded in 2015 and initially known as SECful, Inc., the company rebranded to Salt Security in 2018. It aims to provide robust protection for modern applications that rely heavily on APIs, ensuring that clients can defend against evolving threats in the cybersecurity landscape.
Viz
Series C in 2021
Viz helps physicians to identify anomalies in brain scans through machine learning. The company leverages advanced deep learning to communicate time-sensitive information about stroke patients straight to a specialist who can intervene and treat them. It uses deep learning algorithms to identify a suspected large vessel occlusion, a particularly disabling type of stroke, in a CT scan and alerts the stroke team specialist within minutes. Viz has developed deep learning algorithms to analyze brain scans for large vessel occlusions (LVOs), a disabling type of stroke. The company also allows the stroke center’s clinicians to rapidly share images back and forth. Viz's mission is to fundamentally improve how healthcare is delivered in the world, through intelligent software that promises to reduce the time to treatment and improve access to care. Viz was founded in 2016 and is based in San Francisco, California.
Dutchie
Series C in 2021
Dutchie is a technology platform established in 2017 and based in Bend, Oregon, that facilitates dispensary operations and enhances consumer access to cannabis. The company operates an online marketplace that connects consumers with local dispensaries, allowing for safe and convenient ordering for delivery and pickup through web and mobile interfaces. Dutchie's services also include point of sale and e-commerce payment solutions, which enable dispensaries to efficiently manage and expand their operations. By supporting the cannabis industry, Dutchie aims to contribute to the positive societal changes associated with cannabis legalization.
Hopin
Series C in 2021
Hopin Ltd is an online events platform that facilitates the creation and hosting of engaging virtual events, enabling users to connect globally. Founded in 2019 and based in London, the platform supports a wide range of events, including networking sessions, conferences, webinars, workshops, and exhibitions. It allows organizers to create interactive experiences where attendees can engage in one-on-one networking, participate in group discussions, view keynote presentations, and explore expo areas. Hopin's versatile platform caters to various needs, from corporate training workshops to large-scale international conferences, making it a valuable tool for brands and communities seeking to foster connections and engagement in a virtual format.
Elation Health
Series C in 2020
Elation Health, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a provider-centric electronic health records platform aimed at enhancing the physician-patient relationship. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, California, Elation Health offers solutions that enable independent primary care practices to manage operations efficiently while minimizing administrative burdens. The platform features a secure website for patients to manage their health and communicate with their healthcare providers. By focusing on delivering personalized care, Elation Health supports practices in starting, growing, and succeeding in today's evolving healthcare landscape.
Vineti
Series C in 2020
Vineti, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing solutions for the therapeutic delivery of personalized medicine, particularly focusing on cell and gene therapies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Bethesda, Maryland, and Yerevan, Armenia, Vineti offers a cloud-based platform known as the Personalized Therapy Management (PTM) platform. This platform streamlines and automates patient-centric supply chains, facilitating the efficient management of operations, manufacturing, quality control, and regulatory compliance for advanced therapies, including CAR-T cell therapies for late-stage cancer. Vineti's solutions aim to enhance patient access to life-saving treatments while addressing the challenges faced by patients, healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, and regulators in the commercialization of personalized medicine. By providing tools for supply chain orchestration and maintaining an audit trail for the handling of cell products, Vineti positions itself as a critical player in the evolving landscape of personalized therapeutics.
Oosto
Series B in 2020
Oosto is a technology company that specializes in advanced facial recognition systems aimed at enhancing security and safety for enterprises. Its solutions enable real-time analysis of safety threats and the identification of persons of interest through an automated watchlist alerting system. This technology not only assists in classifying objects but also tracks individuals' contact histories, all while prioritizing the privacy of bystanders. Oosto's innovations aim to create secure environments where customers, employees, and guests can access spaces and services confidently and conveniently, without compromising ethical standards.
Talkdesk
Series C in 2020
Talkdesk, Inc. is a developer of cloud-based call center software that enables businesses to enhance customer engagement and streamline their operations. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides an end-to-end enterprise contact center platform that integrates various functionalities, including customer relationship management, workforce engagement, and analytics. Talkdesk's solutions facilitate improved call handling, offering real-time insights into customer interactions and performance metrics. This allows businesses to optimize customer experiences, generate leads, and boost sales revenue while enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty. The platform supports integration with various IT service management and customer service management systems, making it adaptable to the evolving needs of sales and support teams. Talkdesk serves over 1,400 clients globally, including notable enterprises like IBM and Acxiom, and maintains additional offices in locations such as London, Lisbon, Madrid, and Salt Lake City.
Immuta
Series C in 2020
Immuta, Inc. develops a data security platform that helps organizations manage data security, privacy, and access control. The platform offers automated data governance features, including sensitive data discovery, classification, and the ability to author security and access control policies without coding. It enables self-service access to data while providing visibility into data usage. Immuta's solution is utilized by a diverse range of sectors, including finance, healthcare, government, and manufacturing, for purposes such as cloud migration, regulatory compliance, and secure collaboration. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Immuta has established itself as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 companies and government agencies worldwide.
Vineti
Series C in 2020
Vineti, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing solutions for the therapeutic delivery of personalized medicine, particularly focusing on cell and gene therapies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Bethesda, Maryland, and Yerevan, Armenia, Vineti offers a cloud-based platform known as the Personalized Therapy Management (PTM) platform. This platform streamlines and automates patient-centric supply chains, facilitating the efficient management of operations, manufacturing, quality control, and regulatory compliance for advanced therapies, including CAR-T cell therapies for late-stage cancer. Vineti's solutions aim to enhance patient access to life-saving treatments while addressing the challenges faced by patients, healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, and regulators in the commercialization of personalized medicine. By providing tools for supply chain orchestration and maintaining an audit trail for the handling of cell products, Vineti positions itself as a critical player in the evolving landscape of personalized therapeutics.
UPSIDE Foods
Series B in 2020
UPSIDE Foods, founded in 2015 and based in Berkeley, California, specializes in the production of cultivated meat derived directly from animal cells, eliminating the need to raise and slaughter animals. This innovative approach allows the company to offer real meat, poultry, and seafood while significantly reducing the resource consumption typically associated with conventional meat production, including water, land, and energy. UPSIDE Foods focuses on creating products such as beef meatballs, chicken, and duck, all grown in controlled environments. The company's mission is to provide consumers with clean, humane, and sustainable food options, free from harmful chemicals.
Wellframe
Series C in 2019
Wellframe Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in digital care management solutions aimed at enhancing the relationship between health plans and their members. Founded in 2011, Wellframe develops a mobile patient engagement platform that utilizes real-time member-generated data and artificial intelligence to create personalized care protocols. Its offerings include a member mobile application for daily health tracking, a care team dashboard for prioritizing patient needs, and two-way communication solutions. The company also provides various services such as implementation, operational change management, and analytics. Additionally, Wellframe's digital health advocate solutions encompass intake assessments, concierge programs, and integrated workflows to enhance care management. The company's strategic partnerships with health plans nationwide allow it to deliver impactful health management solutions that empower patients and improve care outcomes.
Diamanti
Series C in 2019
Diamanti, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an integrated enterprise Kubernetes platform designed to address network and storage challenges in modern cloud and open-source environments. The company's platform enables infrastructure architects, IT operations, and application owners to efficiently manage and scale cloud-native applications, specifically stateful containerized applications. Diamanti Spektra, their unified platform, integrates control and data planes, providing users with a comprehensive management interface. The solutions offered by Diamanti simplify the deployment and operation of applications across various sectors, including container networking, storage, databases, and cloud-native DevOps. Founded in 2010 and based in San Jose, California, the company was previously known as DataWise Systems, Inc. before rebranding in 2016. Its products are distributed through reseller partnerships.
Viz
Series B in 2019
Viz helps physicians to identify anomalies in brain scans through machine learning. The company leverages advanced deep learning to communicate time-sensitive information about stroke patients straight to a specialist who can intervene and treat them. It uses deep learning algorithms to identify a suspected large vessel occlusion, a particularly disabling type of stroke, in a CT scan and alerts the stroke team specialist within minutes. Viz has developed deep learning algorithms to analyze brain scans for large vessel occlusions (LVOs), a disabling type of stroke. The company also allows the stroke center’s clinicians to rapidly share images back and forth. Viz's mission is to fundamentally improve how healthcare is delivered in the world, through intelligent software that promises to reduce the time to treatment and improve access to care. Viz was founded in 2016 and is based in San Francisco, California.
Forward Networks
Series C in 2019
Forward Networks, Inc. is a software company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in network verification and automation. Founded in 2013, the company offers a platform that enhances network visibility, policy verification, and change modeling. This platform allows network teams to visualize and search complex networks effectively, enabling them to debug issues swiftly and verify the accuracy of network-wide policies. By providing a mathematically accurate representation of the network, Forward Networks aids engineers and operators in predicting network behavior before implementing changes, thereby reducing the likelihood of costly outages. The company also offers open-source tools like Beacon and Mininet to facilitate the management of data centers and software-defined networks.
The Boring Company
Venture Round in 2019
The Boring Company is an infrastructure and tunnel construction firm focused on developing underground transportation networks. Its primary objective is to address traffic congestion by creating safe, efficient, and cost-effective tunnels for transportation, utility, and freight purposes. By providing tunneling services, the company aims to offer users affordable and rapid transit options, thereby alleviating urban traffic issues.
Balena
Series B in 2019
Balena Inc. operates a platform that provides comprehensive tools for building, deploying, and managing fleets of connected Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The company offers a range of products, including balenaCloud, balenaOS, balenaFin, balenaEngine, balenaEtcher, and openbalena, which facilitate application development, device deployment, and management for fleet owners. Balena's infrastructure enables developers to focus on application growth while managing, monitoring, and updating devices through a web dashboard, API, CLI, and SDK. The platform supports Linux containers and open technologies, allowing for seamless firmware deployment and compatibility with various programming languages and libraries. Founded in 2013 and based in Seattle, Washington, Balena also has offices in Greece and the United Kingdom. The company was previously known as Resin, Inc. until its rebranding in October 2018.
Aera Technology
Series C in 2019
Aera Technology, Inc. specializes in cognitive software solutions designed to enhance business decision-making processes. Its flagship product, the Aera Decision Cloud, is a cloud-based platform that integrates various data sources and existing systems to facilitate real-time decision-making at scale. This platform empowers employees to develop digital skills, automate processes, and utilize prepackaged functionalities tailored to their organizational needs. Aera’s applications are particularly focused on demand planning within supply chains, where they harmonize data from diverse sources such as ERP, CRM, and social media to improve operational efficiency. The company serves various industries, including pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, retail, wholesale, and consumer packaged goods. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Aera Technology has expanded its presence with additional offices in cities like San Francisco, Paris, Cluj-Napoca, Bucharest, Pune, Bangalore, Sydney, and Singapore.
BetterUp
Series C in 2019
BetterUp Inc. is a leadership development company based in San Francisco that offers a comprehensive online platform for personal and professional growth. Founded in 2013, BetterUp specializes in virtual coaching, providing users with personalized development through one-on-one sessions with a diverse network of over 3,000 coaches across 90 countries. The platform focuses on enhancing mental fitness, career advancement, and social connections, enabling individuals to adopt new behaviors and mindsets for improved performance in a rapidly changing work environment. BetterUp is trusted by more than 380 organizations, including notable companies like NASA and Google, and is recognized as a leader in mental health and coaching. The company’s Science Board includes prominent researchers in positive psychology, further emphasizing its commitment to evidence-based practices. BetterUp has received accolades from various platforms, highlighting its impact and innovation in the field of human transformation.
Mythic
Series B in 2019
Mythic Inc. is a technology company that designs and develops silicon chips and artificial intelligence processing units (IPUs) for a wide range of applications, from consumer electronics and wearables to autonomous vehicles and robotic drones. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, Mythic specializes in analog matrix processors that utilize unique compute-in-memory technology. Their products, including the M1076 Analog Matrix Processor and various PCIe and M.2 cards, integrate AI capabilities directly into compact chips, enabling desktop-level processing power in smaller devices. The company emphasizes its expertise in neural networks, processor architecture, and software design to deliver efficient AI solutions while maintaining performance, power efficiency, and accuracy in real-world environments.
Yellowbrick Data
Series C in 2019
Yellowbrick Data was founded in 2014 by experts in database and flash memory technologies to simplify data warehousing. They wanted to solve the challenges of high availability, running complex mixed workloads, support for ad-hoc SQL, computing correct answers on any schema, massive scalability and supporting large numbers of concurrent users. Yellowbrick Data empowers companies to make faster decisions with all of their data. Built for enterprises and the hybrid cloud, the Yellowbrick Data Warehouse deploys powerful analytics anywhere, with best-in-class economics.
YellowBrick
Series C in 2019
Yellowbrick Learning, Inc. operates an online platform designed to facilitate career exploration and development for individuals interested in creative industries such as fashion, sports, beauty, music, and media. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company partners with leading universities, brands, and employers to create educational experiences that help students build relevant skills and gain industry insights. By focusing on the alignment of personal passions with career opportunities, Yellowbrick aims to empower the next generation of talent to identify, pursue, and advance their careers within the creative arts and entertainment sectors.
Clinc
Series B in 2019
Clinc, Inc. is an artificial intelligence company that develops software applications primarily for the banking, automotive, gaming, and healthcare sectors. Founded in 2015 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Clinc offers a conversational AI platform that creates advanced virtual assistants capable of understanding and responding to human speech. The platform utilizes natural language processing, machine learning, and deep neural networks to analyze various factors such as user intent, sentiment, and context, which allows it to deliver accurate and contextually relevant responses. This technology not only enhances customer experiences but also enables enterprises to build stronger relationships with their clients by continuously learning from user interactions. Clinc's expertise in the financial and banking industries further strengthens its capabilities, allowing it to provide valuable insights and improve engagement outcomes for its customers.
Splice
Series C in 2019
Splice is a music creation platform that enables musicians to bring their ideas to life through a comprehensive library of high-quality licensed samples and powerful AI tools. The platform facilitates deep sound discovery and inspiration, catering to the needs of music creators by providing a browsable catalog of sounds. Additionally, Splice offers affordable access to plugins and digital audio workstations (DAWs) through a rent-to-own marketplace, making it easier for users to enhance their music production capabilities. The platform supports collaboration and project management by allowing musicians to store, save, and share music project files in the cloud. Founded by Steve Martocci and Matt Aimonetti, and currently led by CEO Kakul Srivastava, Splice is dedicated to empowering music creators across various industries, including broadcasting, film, and commercial production.
LaunchDarkly
Series C in 2019
LaunchDarkly is a feature management platform designed to enhance software delivery for development teams. It enables organizations to gradually roll out new software features to specific user segments across various platforms. The platform facilitates safe and standardized releases, streamlining the transition to cloud-based environments and fostering collaboration between development and business teams. By allowing teams to schedule code changes, designate approvers, and automatically disable problematic features in production, LaunchDarkly helps clients effectively manage the lifecycle of their software features, from launch to retirement. This capability allows developers to separate logic from code, ensuring higher quality and reliability in software deployments.
Pro.com
Series B in 2019
Pro.com is a full-service remodeling general contractor in Seattle, Portland, the San Francisco Bay Area, Denver, and Phoenix. Pro.com is streamlining the residential construction experience with a team of construction experts and its own technology — such as a pricing engine that makes sure bids are accurate, detailed and mobile-friendly estimates, and project management tools that give both Pro.com staff homeowners a window into their projects.
Zymergen
Series C in 2018
Zymergen, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Emeryville, California, established in 2013, with additional offices in Boise, Idaho; Medford, Massachusetts; Seattle, Washington; and Tokyo, Japan. The company focuses on researching, developing, and manufacturing microbes for a variety of sectors, including agriculture, chemicals, materials, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and personal care. Zymergen employs a platform that integrates automation, machine learning, and genomics to enhance the optimization of microbial strains, improve existing production processes, and bridge the gap between lab and commercial manufacturing. Additionally, the company offers services for new product development, leveraging its expertise to engineer novel molecules from microbes, thereby harnessing the potential of biological innovation to create advanced materials and products across multiple industries.
YellowBrick
Series B in 2018
Yellowbrick Learning, Inc. operates an online platform designed to facilitate career exploration and development for individuals interested in creative industries such as fashion, sports, beauty, music, and media. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company partners with leading universities, brands, and employers to create educational experiences that help students build relevant skills and gain industry insights. By focusing on the alignment of personal passions with career opportunities, Yellowbrick aims to empower the next generation of talent to identify, pursue, and advance their careers within the creative arts and entertainment sectors.
Yellowbrick Data
Series B in 2018
Yellowbrick Data was founded in 2014 by experts in database and flash memory technologies to simplify data warehousing. They wanted to solve the challenges of high availability, running complex mixed workloads, support for ad-hoc SQL, computing correct answers on any schema, massive scalability and supporting large numbers of concurrent users. Yellowbrick Data empowers companies to make faster decisions with all of their data. Built for enterprises and the hybrid cloud, the Yellowbrick Data Warehouse deploys powerful analytics anywhere, with best-in-class economics.
Talkdesk
Series B in 2018
Talkdesk, Inc. is a developer of cloud-based call center software that enables businesses to enhance customer engagement and streamline their operations. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides an end-to-end enterprise contact center platform that integrates various functionalities, including customer relationship management, workforce engagement, and analytics. Talkdesk's solutions facilitate improved call handling, offering real-time insights into customer interactions and performance metrics. This allows businesses to optimize customer experiences, generate leads, and boost sales revenue while enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty. The platform supports integration with various IT service management and customer service management systems, making it adaptable to the evolving needs of sales and support teams. Talkdesk serves over 1,400 clients globally, including notable enterprises like IBM and Acxiom, and maintains additional offices in locations such as London, Lisbon, Madrid, and Salt Lake City.
Imagen
Series B in 2018
Imagen enables Primary Care providers to become technology-enabled multispecialty practices, powering a successful transition from fee-for-service to value-based care. Its comprehensive platform includes in-office diagnostic testing, diagnostic interpretations powered by proprietary FDA-cleared machine learning software, and virtual specialist consults. Its platform empowers Primary Care providers to achieve healthcare’s quadruple aim of increasing quality, lowering costs, and improving the patient and provider experience.
Immuta
Series B in 2018
Immuta, Inc. develops a data security platform that helps organizations manage data security, privacy, and access control. The platform offers automated data governance features, including sensitive data discovery, classification, and the ability to author security and access control policies without coding. It enables self-service access to data while providing visibility into data usage. Immuta's solution is utilized by a diverse range of sectors, including finance, healthcare, government, and manufacturing, for purposes such as cloud migration, regulatory compliance, and secure collaboration. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Immuta has established itself as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 companies and government agencies worldwide.
Vineti
Series B in 2018
Vineti, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing solutions for the therapeutic delivery of personalized medicine, particularly focusing on cell and gene therapies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Bethesda, Maryland, and Yerevan, Armenia, Vineti offers a cloud-based platform known as the Personalized Therapy Management (PTM) platform. This platform streamlines and automates patient-centric supply chains, facilitating the efficient management of operations, manufacturing, quality control, and regulatory compliance for advanced therapies, including CAR-T cell therapies for late-stage cancer. Vineti's solutions aim to enhance patient access to life-saving treatments while addressing the challenges faced by patients, healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, and regulators in the commercialization of personalized medicine. By providing tools for supply chain orchestration and maintaining an audit trail for the handling of cell products, Vineti positions itself as a critical player in the evolving landscape of personalized therapeutics.
Formlabs
Series C in 2018
Formlabs Inc. is a company that designs and manufactures advanced 3D printing systems targeted at engineers, designers, and artists. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, Formlabs offers a diverse range of products, including the Form 3, Form 3B, and Form 3L printers, all utilizing Low Force Stereolithography (LFS) technology. The company also provides post-processing solutions such as Form Wash and Form Cure, as well as the Fuse 1 SLS 3D printer and the Form Cell manufacturing solution. Formlabs develops high-performance materials for various applications in industries like dental, healthcare, jewelry, and education. Its PreForm software facilitates the preparation of models for printing, making it a preferred choice among professionals worldwide. With additional offices in Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, Hungary, and North Carolina, Formlabs continues to innovate in the field of 3D printing, enhancing the capabilities of digital fabrication.
BetterUp
Series B in 2018
BetterUp Inc. is a leadership development company based in San Francisco that offers a comprehensive online platform for personal and professional growth. Founded in 2013, BetterUp specializes in virtual coaching, providing users with personalized development through one-on-one sessions with a diverse network of over 3,000 coaches across 90 countries. The platform focuses on enhancing mental fitness, career advancement, and social connections, enabling individuals to adopt new behaviors and mindsets for improved performance in a rapidly changing work environment. BetterUp is trusted by more than 380 organizations, including notable companies like NASA and Google, and is recognized as a leader in mental health and coaching. The company’s Science Board includes prominent researchers in positive psychology, further emphasizing its commitment to evidence-based practices. BetterUp has received accolades from various platforms, highlighting its impact and innovation in the field of human transformation.
Mythic
Series B in 2018
Mythic Inc. is a technology company that designs and develops silicon chips and artificial intelligence processing units (IPUs) for a wide range of applications, from consumer electronics and wearables to autonomous vehicles and robotic drones. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, Mythic specializes in analog matrix processors that utilize unique compute-in-memory technology. Their products, including the M1076 Analog Matrix Processor and various PCIe and M.2 cards, integrate AI capabilities directly into compact chips, enabling desktop-level processing power in smaller devices. The company emphasizes its expertise in neural networks, processor architecture, and software design to deliver efficient AI solutions while maintaining performance, power efficiency, and accuracy in real-world environments.
Front
Series B in 2018
Front is a communication hub that centralizes customer interactions across various digital channels to enhance relationship management. The platform focuses on streamlining conversations by integrating collaboration tools and contextual data from multiple systems, allowing teams to provide timely, accurate, and personalized communications. Over 7,500 businesses, including notable names like Shopify, Airbnb, and Hulu, utilize Front to improve their customer engagement. The company's multi-channel inbox platform specializes in consolidating communication, facilitating internal discussions, and incorporating social features, thus enabling users to chat effectively and save time. By placing customer conversations at the forefront, Front empowers organizations to build stronger relationships through each interaction.
CircleCI
Series C in 2018
CircleCI is a continuous integration and delivery platform that assists software teams in automating the build, test, and deployment processes, facilitating rapid and confident code releases. By providing tools that streamline development for both web and mobile applications, CircleCI enables teams to efficiently detect and address bugs prior to customer delivery. This capability is essential for maintaining speed and quality in an increasingly complex software landscape. The platform is utilized by numerous leading companies, allowing developers to concentrate on creating business value. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, CircleCI operates with a global remote workforce and is supported by several prominent venture capital firms.
Splice
Series B in 2017
Splice is a music creation platform that enables musicians to bring their ideas to life through a comprehensive library of high-quality licensed samples and powerful AI tools. The platform facilitates deep sound discovery and inspiration, catering to the needs of music creators by providing a browsable catalog of sounds. Additionally, Splice offers affordable access to plugins and digital audio workstations (DAWs) through a rent-to-own marketplace, making it easier for users to enhance their music production capabilities. The platform supports collaboration and project management by allowing musicians to store, save, and share music project files in the cloud. Founded by Steve Martocci and Matt Aimonetti, and currently led by CEO Kakul Srivastava, Splice is dedicated to empowering music creators across various industries, including broadcasting, film, and commercial production.
Mapbox
Series C in 2017
Mapbox Inc. operates a mapping platform that creates and publishes custom maps for mobile and web applications. The platform provides a foundation for various industries, enabling enterprises to analyze data, visualize properties, and track assets. Its extensive product offerings include maps, APIs for directions and geocoding, mobile SDKs, and satellite imagery, catering to sectors such as logistics, real estate, agriculture, and health. Mapbox also equips organizations with AI-enhanced tools for navigation, supporting over 4 million registered developers and a significant number of Fortune 500 companies. Founded in 2010 and based in Washington, D.C., with operations in Japan, Mapbox is recognized for its flexibility, security, and privacy compliance, making it a preferred choice for businesses seeking innovative location-aware solutions.
Patreon
Series C in 2017
Patreon Inc. is a membership platform founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, that enables artists and content creators to monetize their work through direct relationships with their fans. The platform allows patrons to support creators on a recurring basis in exchange for exclusive benefits and insights into the creative process. By facilitating connections between creators and their audiences, Patreon empowers a new generation of artists to earn a living from their passions. The platform hosts a wide variety of content, including videos, photographs, artwork, audio clips, and other creative materials, fostering a community where fans can actively participate in and support the work they admire.
Forward Networks
Series B in 2017
Forward Networks, Inc. is a software company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in network verification and automation. Founded in 2013, the company offers a platform that enhances network visibility, policy verification, and change modeling. This platform allows network teams to visualize and search complex networks effectively, enabling them to debug issues swiftly and verify the accuracy of network-wide policies. By providing a mathematically accurate representation of the network, Forward Networks aids engineers and operators in predicting network behavior before implementing changes, thereby reducing the likelihood of costly outages. The company also offers open-source tools like Beacon and Mininet to facilitate the management of data centers and software-defined networks.
Lumity
Series B in 2017
Lumity simplifies company health plan decisions with data-driven recommendations that drive cost savings and improve outcomes. With one dashboard, users can control and measure their plan’s design, match recommendations to group needs, and receive real-time insights into benefits. Founded in 2013 as a B2B company, Lumity is headquartered in San Mateo, California.
Azuqua
Series B in 2017
Azuqua, Inc. operates a cloud-based digital automation platform that facilitates the integration of software as a service (SaaS) applications. The platform features an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, allowing users to create integrations and automate processes without the need for coding. Azuqua's offerings include a comprehensive library of logic functions, built-in spreadsheets, and robust error handling capabilities. The platform supports various business functions, including customer experience, sales, human resources, and marketing, enabling organizations to streamline operations and improve productivity. Azuqua caters to both start-ups and large enterprises, helping them automate repetitive tasks and enhance employee and customer experiences. Founded in 2010 and based in Seattle, Washington, Azuqua operates as a subsidiary of Okta, Inc. as of March 2019.
LendKey
Series C in 2017
LendKey is a financial technology company that creates white-labeled lending solutions that transform financial institutions into profitable digital lending businesses. The company manages the entire lending process, which includes: demand generation, online decisioning, loan origination, customer service and balance sheet management. Based in New York and Cincinnati, the company was founded in 2009.
Shift
Series C in 2017
Shift is an online marketplace specializing in the buying and selling of used cars. The company functions as a personal concierge service by detailing vehicles, listing them on various platforms, managing test drives, and identifying potential buyers. Shift charges a service fee that covers registration, car preparation, and applicable sales tax. To facilitate informed purchasing decisions, Shift provides customers with a comprehensive 150-point concierge report, which includes specifications, high-resolution images, vehicle history, and performance results. This approach aims to streamline the used car transaction process for both buyers and sellers.
Outreach
Series C in 2017
Outreach Inc. is a sales engagement platform that enhances revenue growth by optimizing customer interactions across various channels, including email, voice, and social media. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Seattle, with an office in London, the company offers solutions for account-based, outbound, and inbound sales, as well as customer retention and expansion. Its platform employs machine learning to automate repetitive tasks, track sales statistics, and provide insights into buyer sentiment, allowing sales teams to tailor their approaches based on real-time emotive signals. Outreach's client base includes prominent companies such as Zoom, Adobe, and Microsoft, who utilize the platform to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their sales processes, ultimately driving predictable and measurable growth.
Katerra
Series C in 2017
Katerra Inc. is a prefabricated construction company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California. The company specializes in manufacturing a wide range of structural components and finish materials, including walls, columns, beams, bathroom pods, hotel room pods, and custom furniture. Katerra also provides comprehensive services that encompass design, manufacturing, and assembly for various building types, with a focus on commercial, retail, healthcare, hospitality, and housing sectors. By integrating technology into its operations, Katerra aims to enhance the efficiency of building development and construction processes. Its platform connects building information modeling tools to a global supply chain infrastructure, facilitating material ordering, manufacturing, and delivery. With multiple domestic and international offices and factories, Katerra seeks to optimize the construction industry through innovative practices and advanced engineering solutions.
Diamanti
Series B in 2017
Diamanti, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an integrated enterprise Kubernetes platform designed to address network and storage challenges in modern cloud and open-source environments. The company's platform enables infrastructure architects, IT operations, and application owners to efficiently manage and scale cloud-native applications, specifically stateful containerized applications. Diamanti Spektra, their unified platform, integrates control and data planes, providing users with a comprehensive management interface. The solutions offered by Diamanti simplify the deployment and operation of applications across various sectors, including container networking, storage, databases, and cloud-native DevOps. Founded in 2010 and based in San Jose, California, the company was previously known as DataWise Systems, Inc. before rebranding in 2016. Its products are distributed through reseller partnerships.
ClinChoice昆翎
Series C in 2017
ClinChoice Kunling was established in Tianjin inSince its establishment, through its own organic growth and strategic mergers and acquisitions, ClinChoice has more than 3,000 clinical R&D professionals around the world, located in hot cities and regions of domestic and foreign pharmaceutical R&D, and has developed into a local clinical CRO enterprise model supporting innovative drug device R&D. . The company adheres to the connotation of "Kunxing Zhiyuan · Ling creates the future", which means to become an ideal partner for the clinical research and development of innovative pharmaceutical devices.
Periscope Data
Series B in 2016
Periscope Data is the most powerful, flexible analytics platform for data professionals and business users. With the fastest time to insight, periscope data helps companies ingest, store, analyze, visualize and report on data — all from a single connected platform. Periscope Data is trusted by more than 1,000 customers, including Adobe, Crunchbase, EY, Flexport and ZipRecruiter. - 291% 2 year headcount growth - Winner of 15 Comparably awards: https://www.comparably.com/companies/periscope-data/review - Super high ratings on GlassDoor: https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Periscope-Data-EI_IE1139334.11,25.htm - Voted Top Places to Work by the Bay Area News Group - Voted 2017 & 2018 Best Places To Work by the SF Business Time and the Silicon Valley Business Journal - Winner of the SaaS Award in 2018 for "Best SaaS Product for Business Intelligence or Analytics" - Super sticky product: customers companies spend 20 hours per week, per person, using Periscope Data! - Super high customer retention — better than best in class for a SaaS company - Our own building in SOMA! - Lunch every day, healthcare fully paid
Zymergen
Series B in 2016
Zymergen, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Emeryville, California, established in 2013, with additional offices in Boise, Idaho; Medford, Massachusetts; Seattle, Washington; and Tokyo, Japan. The company focuses on researching, developing, and manufacturing microbes for a variety of sectors, including agriculture, chemicals, materials, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and personal care. Zymergen employs a platform that integrates automation, machine learning, and genomics to enhance the optimization of microbial strains, improve existing production processes, and bridge the gap between lab and commercial manufacturing. Additionally, the company offers services for new product development, leveraging its expertise to engineer novel molecules from microbes, thereby harnessing the potential of biological innovation to create advanced materials and products across multiple industries.
Elation Health
Series B in 2016
Elation Health, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a provider-centric electronic health records platform aimed at enhancing the physician-patient relationship. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, California, Elation Health offers solutions that enable independent primary care practices to manage operations efficiently while minimizing administrative burdens. The platform features a secure website for patients to manage their health and communicate with their healthcare providers. By focusing on delivering personalized care, Elation Health supports practices in starting, growing, and succeeding in today's evolving healthcare landscape.
Formlabs
Series B in 2016
Formlabs Inc. is a company that designs and manufactures advanced 3D printing systems targeted at engineers, designers, and artists. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, Formlabs offers a diverse range of products, including the Form 3, Form 3B, and Form 3L printers, all utilizing Low Force Stereolithography (LFS) technology. The company also provides post-processing solutions such as Form Wash and Form Cure, as well as the Fuse 1 SLS 3D printer and the Form Cell manufacturing solution. Formlabs develops high-performance materials for various applications in industries like dental, healthcare, jewelry, and education. Its PreForm software facilitates the preparation of models for printing, making it a preferred choice among professionals worldwide. With additional offices in Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, Hungary, and North Carolina, Formlabs continues to innovate in the field of 3D printing, enhancing the capabilities of digital fabrication.
Unity
Series C in 2016
Unity Technologies is a software company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in tools and services for interactive content development, particularly in the gaming industry. Established in 2004 by David Helgason, Joachim Ante, and Nicholas Francis, Unity is best known for its real-time 3D development platform. This platform empowers developers of all skill levels to create, operate, and monetize 3D visual content. Unity offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including game engines, asset stores, and cloud-based development resources, designed to simplify the development process and enhance user experience. The company also fosters a vibrant community of developers, providing support and resources to help them succeed in their creative endeavors.
CircleCI
Series B in 2016
CircleCI is a continuous integration and delivery platform that assists software teams in automating the build, test, and deployment processes, facilitating rapid and confident code releases. By providing tools that streamline development for both web and mobile applications, CircleCI enables teams to efficiently detect and address bugs prior to customer delivery. This capability is essential for maintaining speed and quality in an increasingly complex software landscape. The platform is utilized by numerous leading companies, allowing developers to concentrate on creating business value. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, CircleCI operates with a global remote workforce and is supported by several prominent venture capital firms.
Remitly
Series C in 2016
Remitly Global, Inc. is a digital remittance company that facilitates international money transfers through its global network, primarily serving customers in Africa, Asia, Central Europe, and South America. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in London, Manila, and Nicaragua, Remitly offers an online service and mobile application that allows users in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom to send money to family and friends abroad. The company aims to disrupt the traditional money transfer industry, which is valued at $588 billion annually, by utilizing advanced technology to simplify the process and reduce associated costs. As a licensed money transmitter operating in 49 states and Washington, D.C., Remitly generates revenue through transaction fees and foreign exchange spreads, providing a reliable and cost-effective solution for immigrants seeking to send money internationally.
Livongo
Series C in 2016
Livongo Health, Inc. is a consumer digital health company based in Mountain View, California, that focuses on providing integrated solutions for individuals with chronic conditions, particularly diabetes. Founded in 2008, Livongo combines advanced technology with personalized coaching to empower users in managing their health. Its platform includes cellular-connected devices and data-driven insights, facilitating real-time support for diabetes management while also addressing hypertension, prediabetes, weight management, and behavioral health. Livongo serves a diverse clientele, including employers, health plans, government entities, and labor unions, aiming to improve both clinical outcomes and user experience in chronic disease management. In 2020, Livongo became a subsidiary of Teladoc Health, further expanding its reach in the healthcare market.
HELIX
Series B in 2015
HELIX, originally known as Flux and the first spin-out from Google X, is based in Oakland, California. The company initially focused on generative building design but shifted in 2019 to address the challenges of digitizing buildings. HELIX developed the HELIX Creator platform, which allows architects, engineers, builders, and owner-operators to utilize LiDAR and photogrammetry for capturing precise building geometry, transforming it into practical plans and models. This platform provides users with timely access to accurate 2D and 3D information, as well as essential documents and data related to buildings. HELIX's technology is instrumental in assessing building potential, planning renovations, and detailed documentation for disaster preparedness. The company emphasizes the importance of accurate and easily accessible data to fully realize the capabilities of Digital Twins.
Shift
Series B in 2015
Shift is an online marketplace specializing in the buying and selling of used cars. The company functions as a personal concierge service by detailing vehicles, listing them on various platforms, managing test drives, and identifying potential buyers. Shift charges a service fee that covers registration, car preparation, and applicable sales tax. To facilitate informed purchasing decisions, Shift provides customers with a comprehensive 150-point concierge report, which includes specifications, high-resolution images, vehicle history, and performance results. This approach aims to streamline the used car transaction process for both buyers and sellers.
littleBits Electronics
Series B in 2015
littleBits Electronics Inc. specializes in developing electronic building blocks that easily snap together using magnets, allowing users to create, invent, and prototype with electronics. Founded in 2011 by Ayah Bdeir and headquartered in New York, the company offers a diverse range of modules, including circuit boards with various functions, hardware development kits, and accessories such as USB and power modules, remote triggers, micro sequencers, keyboards, toggle switches, and light sensors. With an open-source library featuring over 60 electronic modules, littleBits encourages users to view, download, share designs, and create their own custom modules. As of August 2019, littleBits operates as a subsidiary of Sphero, Inc.
Cylance
Series C in 2015
Cylance Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven security solutions designed to predict and prevent advanced threats and malware. Founded in 2012 and based in Irvine, California, Cylance employs a unique mathematical approach and machine learning to rapidly identify potential threats, differentiating itself by focusing on proactive security measures rather than traditional blacklist methods. The company's offerings include protection against various attack vectors such as malware, ransomware, and fileless malware, as well as services like threat hunting, incident response, and consulting. Cylance's solutions are utilized across multiple industries, including critical infrastructure, healthcare, finance, and education, aiming to enhance the security posture of businesses and government entities. In 2019, Cylance became a subsidiary of BlackBerry Limited, further expanding its capabilities in the cybersecurity landscape.
Mapbox
Series B in 2015
Mapbox Inc. operates a mapping platform that creates and publishes custom maps for mobile and web applications. The platform provides a foundation for various industries, enabling enterprises to analyze data, visualize properties, and track assets. Its extensive product offerings include maps, APIs for directions and geocoding, mobile SDKs, and satellite imagery, catering to sectors such as logistics, real estate, agriculture, and health. Mapbox also equips organizations with AI-enhanced tools for navigation, supporting over 4 million registered developers and a significant number of Fortune 500 companies. Founded in 2010 and based in Washington, D.C., with operations in Japan, Mapbox is recognized for its flexibility, security, and privacy compliance, making it a preferred choice for businesses seeking innovative location-aware solutions.
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