DFJ Growth

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.

Chirag Chotalia

Partner

Sam Fort

Partner

Justin Kao

Partner

Megan Kelly

Principal

Heidi Roizen

Operating Partner

Barry Schuler

Managing Director and Partner

Jess Segal

Partner

Chris Shanahan

Principal

Sam Shapiro

Principal

Andreas Stavropoulos

Partner

Kevin Tu

Principal

Mohammad Islam

Partner

Past deals in Series D

Transcarent

Series D in 2024
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.

Forward Networks

Series D in 2023
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.

Neocis

Series D in 2022
Neocis, Inc. is a Miami-based company that specializes in robotic guidance systems for dental implant procedures. Founded in 2009, Neocis develops the Yomi system, a robotic device designed to enhance the precision of dental surgeries. Yomi integrates computer imagery from CT scans with surgical planning, providing dental surgeons with multi-sensory feedback during procedures. This technology aims to transform dental surgery by offering a minimally invasive approach, which can lead to faster recovery times for patients. The Yomi system has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is commercially available in the United States, underscoring Neocis's commitment to advancing patient care and addressing the challenges faced by dental professionals.

Elation Health

Series D in 2022
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.

Front

Series D in 2022
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.

Viz

Series D in 2022
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.

Salt Security

Series D in 2022
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.

Dutchie

Series D 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.

LaunchDarkly

Series D in 2021
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.

Hopin

Series D 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.

Immuta

Series D in 2021
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.

BetterUp

Series D in 2021
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.

Neocis

Series D in 2020
Neocis, Inc. is a Miami-based company that specializes in robotic guidance systems for dental implant procedures. Founded in 2009, Neocis develops the Yomi system, a robotic device designed to enhance the precision of dental surgeries. Yomi integrates computer imagery from CT scans with surgical planning, providing dental surgeons with multi-sensory feedback during procedures. This technology aims to transform dental surgery by offering a minimally invasive approach, which can lead to faster recovery times for patients. The Yomi system has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is commercially available in the United States, underscoring Neocis's commitment to advancing patient care and addressing the challenges faced by dental professionals.

CircleCI

Series D in 2019
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.

Patreon

Series D in 2019
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.

DataRobot

Series D in 2018
DataRobot, Inc. develops an automated machine learning platform that empowers enterprises to create predictive models efficiently. Its offerings include DataRobot Cloud, a predictive analytics solution available both in the cloud and on-premises, and DataRobot MLOps, which facilitates the deployment, monitoring, and management of machine learning models across organizations. The company also provides DataRobot Enterprise, featuring flexible deployment options, governance, and training services, along with packages designed to accelerate artificial intelligence projects. DataRobot serves a diverse range of industries, including banking, healthcare, manufacturing, and marketing, catering to business analysts, data scientists, and IT professionals. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, DataRobot has expanded its operations globally, with offices in major cities such as London, Paris, and Tokyo, and maintains strategic partnerships to enhance its offerings.

Shift

Series D in 2018
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.

Unity

Series D in 2018
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.

Outreach

Series D in 2018
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.

InsightSquared

Series D in 2018
InsightSquared, Inc. specializes in developing sales performance analytics solutions tailored for software as a service (SaaS) businesses. The company provides a comprehensive Revenue Intelligence Platform that integrates multiple tools, including Tiles for sales analytics and Slate for report building, which analyzes data from various sources to generate actionable insights. InsightSquared's offerings encompass sales development, demand generation, marketing analytics, and staffing analytics, enabling organizations to track key performance indicators, improve conversion rates, and enhance forecast accuracy. Established in 2010 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, InsightSquared aims to empower businesses to make informed decisions that promote predictable growth and strengthen their sales pipelines.

Remitly

Series D in 2017
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 D in 2017
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.

Ring

Series D in 2017
Ring is an outdoor home security company founded in 2012 and based in Santa Monica, California. The company specializes in a range of smart security products designed to enhance home safety and reduce crime in neighborhoods. Its offerings include the Ring Video Doorbell, Ring Video Doorbell Pro, Ring Stick Up Cam, and Ring Floodlight Cam. These devices are equipped with features such as wide-angle lenses, built-in microphones, and speakers, allowing homeowners to monitor their properties effectively. By creating a modern digital neighborhood watch, Ring aims to empower consumers and protect communities globally.

Cylance

Series D in 2016
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.

Enlighted

Series D in 2016
Enlighted Inc. manufactures advanced lighting control systems for commercial environments, both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2009 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company specializes in IoT sensory technology that integrates lighting and environmental controls to enhance building efficiency. Its products include Enlighted Sensors, which gather data on occupancy, ambient light, temperature, and energy consumption; Enlighted Room Control devices that allow users to adjust lighting levels; and the Enlighted Gateway, which aggregates data for analysis. Additionally, Enlighted offers Energy Managers, a web-based platform for managing lighting systems and optimizing performance. The company aims to help clients achieve sustainability goals while reducing energy costs, with reported savings of up to 70% in some cases. Enlighted's sensors have been deployed in numerous commercial spaces, including those of Fortune 1000 companies. Since May 2018, Enlighted operates as a subsidiary of Siemens Industry, Inc.

Trustpilot

Series D in 2015
Trustpilot is a global review platform that enables consumers to share and discover reviews of businesses, fostering a transparent marketplace. With over 58 million reviews covering more than 270,000 domains, it serves as a valuable resource for individuals making purchasing decisions. The platform offers companies tools to harness consumer feedback, aiming to enhance customer experiences and drive business improvement. Trustpilot's reviews attract over 3 billion views monthly from users worldwide, reflecting its significant reach and influence. Headquartered in multiple cities, including Copenhagen, London, and New York, Trustpilot employs around 700 individuals from diverse backgrounds, emphasizing its commitment to a multicultural work environment. The company's mission is to bridge the gap between consumers and businesses, ultimately creating better experiences for all stakeholders involved.

SimpliVity

Series D in 2015
SimpliVity provides a hyper-converged infrastructure that accelerates the deployment of resources and workloads. It offers OmniCube, a 2U rack-mounted building block that delivers server, storage, and networking services as well as a functionality to the management, protection, and performance of virtualized workloads, OmniCube Hyperconverged Infrastructure, a platform that addresses data efficiency and global management requirements in virtualized and cloud computing environment, OmniView, a web-based support dashboard with predictive analytics for enterprises, and OmniStack Hyperconverged Infrastructure that integrates with Cisco UCS that assimilates up to a dozen core data center functions on Cisco UCS C240 rack-mount servers that includes hypervisor, compute, network switching, backup, replication, cloud gateway, caching, WAN optimization, real-time deduplication, and more. It was founded in 2008 and headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts.

Rethink Robotics

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

Avant

Series D in 2014
Avant, LLC operates an online marketplace lending platform that connects consumers with personal loan options for various purposes, including debt consolidation, medical expenses, and vacations. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Avant utilizes big data and machine-learning algorithms to provide a tailored experience that simplifies credit access. The company partners with banks and financial institutions to enhance its services, which include fraud verification, credit policy enforcement, and analytics. Additionally, Avant runs an institutional marketplace, allowing institutional investors to purchase loans generated through its technology. The company's services cater to customers both in the United States and internationally, with additional offices in Los Angeles and London.

Enlighted

Series D in 2014
Enlighted Inc. manufactures advanced lighting control systems for commercial environments, both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2009 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company specializes in IoT sensory technology that integrates lighting and environmental controls to enhance building efficiency. Its products include Enlighted Sensors, which gather data on occupancy, ambient light, temperature, and energy consumption; Enlighted Room Control devices that allow users to adjust lighting levels; and the Enlighted Gateway, which aggregates data for analysis. Additionally, Enlighted offers Energy Managers, a web-based platform for managing lighting systems and optimizing performance. The company aims to help clients achieve sustainability goals while reducing energy costs, with reported savings of up to 70% in some cases. Enlighted's sensors have been deployed in numerous commercial spaces, including those of Fortune 1000 companies. Since May 2018, Enlighted operates as a subsidiary of Siemens Industry, Inc.

Anaplan

Series D in 2014
Anaplan, Inc. offers a cloud-based connected planning platform that enables organizations to unify disparate data structures across various business functions, including finance, sales, supply chain, marketing, human resources, and operations. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, Anaplan provides its services through a subscription model, allowing users to access its platform over the Internet. The company focuses on enhancing decision-making and collaboration within organizations by delivering business planning and performance management solutions from a single hub. In addition to its core platform, Anaplan offers professional services, including consulting, implementation, training, and planning transformation advisory services. With operations in multiple countries and a network of expert partners, Anaplan supports large and fast-growing organizations in streamlining their planning processes and making informed decisions.

Foursquare

Series D in 2013
Foursquare Labs, Inc. is a location technology platform that offers business solutions and consumer products focused on location intelligence. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, the company provides a range of tools, including Pinpoint for data-driven media planning, Placed for offline attribution, and the Pilgrim SDK for integrating location awareness in mobile applications. Foursquare's consumer apps, Foursquare and Swarm, allow users to track places visited and share recommendations, while its Places API offers access to firmographic data and community-sourced content. The platform also delivers analytics to enhance customer insights, optimize advertising strategies, and improve programmatic buying. By leveraging location data, Foursquare enables brands to better understand their audiences and measure the effectiveness of their marketing efforts.

Chef Software

Series D in 2013
Chef Software is a prominent provider of Continuous Automation software, focusing on cloud-native operations and contributing to the DevOps movement. The company collaborates with numerous innovative organizations globally to facilitate digital transformation by offering tools that enable rapid and secure software delivery. Its flagship product, Chef Automate, integrates infrastructure and application management, allowing enterprises to efficiently build, deploy, and manage a wide range of applications, from legacy systems to modern microservices. The Habitat application automation product further supports diverse application release scenarios, making it suitable for modernization initiatives. Chef's InSpec tool enhances compliance and security within DevSecOps, enabling organizations to monitor compliance status and detect security issues proactively. Additionally, Chef's open-source solutions allow users to define infrastructure as code, ensuring flexibility and consistency in configuration management. By combining these capabilities, Chef Software empowers cross-functional teams to streamline software development, deployment, and management processes in the cloud, positioning itself as a leader in the DevOps landscape.

Flurry

Series D in 2013
Flurry, Inc. is a mobile application analytics and advertising platform that helps businesses build, measure, advertise, and monetize their mobile applications. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, Flurry offers a suite of products, including Flurry Analytics, which enables businesses to analyze consumer interactions across over 400,000 applications. The platform tracks more than 1 billion end-user sessions monthly and provides insights into audience reach, engagement, retention, and revenue. Flurry also offers solutions such as AppSpot, which serves targeted ads to enhance click-through rates and revenue, and Flurry Personas, which identifies consumer segments with shared interests. Additionally, Flurry Marketplace connects publishers with advertisers through a single SDK integration. With a user-friendly setup that takes just five minutes, Flurry's services are utilized by over 125,000 companies and are compatible with various mobile platforms, including iOS, Android, and Windows Phone.

Superfish

Series D in 2013
Superfish is a developer and provider of an innovative, next-generation visual discovery platform that’s out to transform the way images are searched, seen, utilized, and shared over the web. Through its cutting-edge, patented technology and pioneering vision, Superfish has developed a cunningly intuitive visual search engine that analyzes images algorithmically, without the need for text tags or human intervention. The company is reinventing image search and focusing on empowering consumers and businesses to experience new ways to engage with and search visual content. Founded in 2006 by Adi Pinhas and Michael Chertok, Superfish is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, and is backed by Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ).

DataStax

Series D in 2013
DataStax, Inc. specializes in providing database software for cloud applications, catering to Fortune 100 companies globally. Its flagship product, DataStax Enterprise, is built on Apache Cassandra and designed for online applications requiring high performance and reliability. The company also offers various tools, including DataStax OpsCenter for database management, K8ssandra for deploying Cassandra on Kubernetes, and DataStax DevCenter for developing CQL queries. DataStax Astra is a database-as-a-service that significantly accelerates deployment times, while DataStax Constellation functions as a cloud data platform to streamline modern application development. Additionally, DataStax provides training, support, and consulting services to enterprises and government agencies. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, DataStax has a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including the United Kingdom, Japan, France, Germany, Australia, and Ireland. The company has also ventured into tools for building generative AI applications, offering a vector database with real-time data processing capabilities.

Movidius

Series D in 2013
Movidius is a vision processor company based in San Mateo, California, specializing in the design of compact and high-performance computational imaging and vision processing chips. The company develops software, development tools, and reference designs aimed at enhancing intelligent and contextually aware experiences in mobile and wearable devices, as well as various consumer and industrial camera applications. By focusing on ultralow power consumption, Movidius' technology supports advancements in computational imaging and computer vision for a range of connected devices, including smartphones, tablets, and embedded systems. The company is backed by several venture capital firms, which contribute to its innovative approach in the rapidly evolving field of visual technology.

Twilio

Series D in 2013
Twilio is a cloud-based communications platform that provides developers and businesses with the tools to create customized communication experiences. By offering a range of application programming interfaces (APIs), Twilio allows users to integrate voice, video, messaging, and authentication features directly into their applications. This enables enhanced customer engagement and more contextual communications. The company utilizes its global network of carrier relationships, known as the Super Network, to ensure efficient and cost-effective communication solutions. Additionally, Twilio supports startups in Europe through its dedicated fund, which encourages the use of its web service APIs to foster innovation in various business sectors.

Nantero

Series D in 2012
Nantero, Inc. is a nanotechnology company based in Woburn, Massachusetts, that specializes in the development of semiconductor products utilizing carbon nanotubes. Founded in 2001, Nantero focuses on creating nonvolatile random access memory (NRAM) chips, which provide high-density, high-speed storage solutions for a variety of applications, including smartphones, tablets, computers, and industrial systems. The company's NRAM technology offers advantages over traditional memory types, such as zero power consumption in standby mode, making it suitable for both standalone and embedded memory applications. In addition to NRAM, Nantero produces nanoelectromechanical switches and other semiconductor products, and collaborates with licensees to expand the use of its nanotube-based technology across various sectors.

Raydiance

Series D in 2012
Raydiance is the world’s leading developer of ultrafast laser technology. Raydiance has built a deeply experienced team that draws expertise from the software, microelectronics, telecommunications and photonics industries. Creator of the first compact, reliable, “industrial grade” femtosecond laser platform, Raydiance is powering an explosion of innovation in manufacturing, healthcare, defense and more. Raydiance began when senior Defense Department officials introduced technology pioneer Barry Schuler to a DARPA project designed to miniaturize ultrafast lasers for military applications. Schuler immediately grasped the compelling capabilities of ultrafast lasers – if they could be liberated from highly controlled lab environments and transformed into small, inexpensive photonic engines that could power many applications. Schuler brought together a world-class team to build the world’s first miniaturized, computer controlled, software driven “plug and play” ultrafast laser platform. Raydiance’s Smart LightTM technology is transforming a wide array of sectors, including medical micro-devices, clean tech energy, consumer electronics and defense applications. The company has built the world’s first high-volume manufacturing facility capable of scaling production to thousands of units per year. Further, it has invented key technologies—such as its proprietary fiber delivery system—that support volume commercialization. By aggregating many markets onto its platform, Raydiance is using volume-manufacturing techniques to drive costs down and open market opportunities. The company is rapidly transforming ultrafast technology from a unique research tool into a practical and broadly accessible platform technology.

Komli Media

Series D in 2012
Komli Media is a prominent media technology company in the Asia Pacific region, specializing in digital advertising solutions for marketers, agencies, and publishers. The company offers a comprehensive advertisement network platform that utilizes advanced technology for lead acquisition, audience targeting, and rich media. Additionally, it focuses on online audience measurement and brand impact assessment. Komli Media is dedicated to simplifying and enhancing the transparency of advertising through next-generation platforms that harness the capabilities of programmatic buying across display, mobile, social, and video channels.

PubMatic

Series D in 2012
PubMatic, Inc. is a leading provider of cloud infrastructure for real-time programmatic advertising transactions, headquartered in Redwood City, California. Founded in 2006, the company offers an extensive suite of solutions that facilitate digital advertising, including PubMatic Cloud, an adaptable platform as a service, and various tools for header bidding and in-app bidding. The platform supports a diverse range of ad formats across multiple devices, including mobile, desktop, and connected television. PubMatic's publisher-first approach allows advertisers to access premium inventory at scale while helping publishers optimize ad fill rates and maximize revenue. With a global infrastructure that processes nearly one trillion ad impressions monthly, PubMatic plays a crucial role in connecting consumers, content, and brands in the evolving landscape of digital advertising. The company operates 12 offices and nine data centers worldwide, reflecting its commitment to data and technology innovation in the programmatic advertising industry.

Altobeam

Series D in 2012
AltoBeam is a fabless IC design company engaged in design of digital TV receiver chipset. It established R&D center in Beijing Tsinghua Science Park. AltoBeam was enrolled into Returned Students Pioneering Park in April 2007. As a company which is focused on IC design, AltoBeam has established highly motivating R&D environment and flexible working style with team spirit at the center. We focus on individual's fulfillment with the company's success and provide enormous growth space for everyone. AltoBeam has excellent learning and self improvement opportunities and attractive benefits for its employees.

Intematix

Series D in 2012
Intematix Corporation specializes in the development, manufacturing, marketing, and sale of advanced materials for the light and imaging markets. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Fremont, California, with a technology center in Yang Mei, Taiwan, the company focuses on producing phosphor materials for various lighting technologies, including LEDs, CCFLs, and CFLs, as well as applications in security and detection. Intematix's innovative LED phosphors enable a wide range of color spectrum applications, making them suitable for displays, general lighting, and automotive lighting. Additionally, the company is involved in energy storage and clean energy technologies, offering solutions for fuel cells and batteries, and provides chips and silicones primarily in the greater China market.

SugarSync

Series D in 2012
SugarSync, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that facilitates the backup, access, synchronization, and sharing of documents, photos, music, and videos across various devices, including computers and mobile devices. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, SugarSync caters to busy professionals and digitally-connected consumers by offering a robust service that includes data synchronization, file sharing, and online backup solutions. The platform is designed to provide users with seamless access to their files from desktops, laptops, and mobile applications compatible with iOS, Android, and other operating systems. Additionally, SugarSync emphasizes security and protection for user data. As of 2015, SugarSync operates as a subsidiary of j2 Global, Inc.

Solar Junction

Series D in 2012
Solar Junction is a manufacturer of high efficiency III-V multi-junction solar cells based on ASLAM ™ materials. The company is dedicated to providing the industry’s highest efficiency solar cells to enable CPV as a cost effective energy solution. Founded in 2007, Solar Junction is headquartered in San Jose, California. Investors include New Enterprise Associates, Draper Fisher Jurvetson and Advanced Technology Ventures.

NanoString Technologies

Series D in 2011
NanoString Technologies, Inc. is a provider of life science tools focused on translational research and molecular diagnostics, headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Established in 2003, the company utilizes a unique digital molecular barcoding technology to create a range of products that facilitate gene expression analysis, microRNA studies, and copy number variation detection. Key offerings include the nCounter Analysis System, which consists of the nCounter MAX and FLEX systems, and the nCounter SPRINT Profiler, all designed for automated sample processing and data collection. The nSolver Analysis Software aids researchers in data normalization and analysis. Additionally, NanoString provides various custom CodeSets and panels tailored for specific applications, including cancer profiling and autoimmune disease research. The company is advancing the field of spatial genomics with its GeoMx Digital Spatial Profiler system and is developing the Hyb & Seq molecular profiling system for gene sequence analysis. NanoString collaborates with several pharmaceutical companies and research institutions to enhance its product offerings and expand its impact in the scientific community.

Box

Series D in 2011
Box is an online file sharing and cloud content management service offering unlimited storage, custom branding, and administrative controls. Box provides more than 8 million users with secure cloud content management and collaboration. Box platform "allows personal and commercial content to be accessible, sharable, and storable in any format from anywhere." It also helps businesses of all sizes in every industry securely access and manages their critical information in the cloud.

Ping Identity

Series D in 2011
Ping Identity is a provider of cloud-based identity management software, serving a diverse range of sectors, including financial services, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. Established in 2002 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company focuses on delivering solutions that enable enterprises to achieve Zero Trust security and enhance user experiences. Its Ping Intelligent Identity Platform allows organizations to manage identity and profile data at scale while providing secure access to cloud, mobile, SaaS, and on-premises applications and APIs. The software includes features such as orchestration, fraud detection, risk management, identity verification, and authentication, helping clients streamline their digital interactions and maintain robust security protocols.

Box

Series D in 2011
Box is an online file sharing and cloud content management service offering unlimited storage, custom branding, and administrative controls. Box provides more than 8 million users with secure cloud content management and collaboration. Box platform "allows personal and commercial content to be accessible, sharable, and storable in any format from anywhere." It also helps businesses of all sizes in every industry securely access and manages their critical information in the cloud.

Meebo

Series D in 2010
Meebo is a consumer internet company based in Mountain View, California, that offers an advertising-supported embedded social media platform aimed at enhancing user engagement across the web. The company's primary product, the Meebo Bar, integrates into websites, allowing publishers and advertisers to enhance audience interaction by merging content engagement with brand experiences. Additionally, Meebo provides a web sharing tool that enables users to share multimedia content, such as pictures and videos, across various social networks including Twitter and Facebook, while also tracking engagement metrics like clicks on shared links. Founded in 2005 by Sandy Jen, Seth Sternberg, and Elaine Wherry, Meebo has expanded its presence with additional offices in major cities, including San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. The company has received backing from multiple venture capital firms.

iYogi

Series D in 2010
iYogi, Inc. is an on-demand software and services company that specializes in providing online technical support for various computing and communication devices. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Gurugram, India, the company offers a wide range of services including optimization, diagnosis and repair, setup and installation, virus removal, usability training, networking, and managed services. Its support covers browsers, multimedia, operating systems, productivity, security, and utilities software, as well as computers, peripherals, mobile devices, gaming devices, and servers. iYogi serves a diverse clientele across multiple regions, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, India, and the Gulf Cooperation Council states, with a focus on delivering round-the-clock assistance for consumers and small businesses.

BrightSource

Series D in 2010
BrightSource Energy, Inc. is a solar thermal technology company based in Oakland, California, that specializes in designing, developing, and selling proprietary systems for utility-scale electric power plants. The company utilizes fields of tracking mirrors, known as heliostats, alongside its proprietary software to concentrate sunlight onto a solar receiver/boiler unit, generating high-temperature steam. This steam can be used to produce electricity through conventional steam turbines or for industrial applications like thermal enhanced oil recovery. BrightSource also offers comprehensive project development services, including site acquisition, permitting, and securing power purchase agreements, while serving utility-scale solar thermal power project owners and contractors, as well as oil production companies. The firm has established strategic relationships with prominent partners in the energy sector, emphasizing its commitment to providing low-cost, reliable clean energy that competes with fossil fuels.

Tremor Video

Series D in 2010
Provides video advertising solutions for advertisers and agencies, and publisher partners in the United States and internationally.

Telaria

Series D in 2010
Telaria, Inc. is a software platform that enables publishers to manage and monetize their video advertising across various regions, including the United States, Europe, Canada, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in New York, the company provides real-time analytics and decision-making tools, allowing publishers to optimize revenue from their digital video inventory. Telaria's fully programmatic platform is tailored for digital video and supports connected TV, mobile, and over-the-top content. The company operates primarily on a transactional revenue model, charging publishers each time an advertising impression is monetized on its platform, based on a transparent fee structure. Formerly known as Tremor Video, Telaria rebranded in September 2017 and is a subsidiary of The Rubicon Project, Inc.

Lumidigm

Series D in 2010
Lumidigm Inc. is a biometric technology company focused on delivering secure and reliable identification and verification solutions. The company specializes in developing identification technology that utilizes optical skin tissue measurements to produce high-quality images consistently, regardless of environmental conditions. Lumidigm's biometric identity management services are applicable across various sectors, including civil identification, point-of-sale systems, time and attendance tracking, and both physical and logical access control. Additionally, their technology extends to portable electronic device applications, ensuring that everyone is identifiable in a convenient manner.

Yodle

Series D in 2010
Yodle, Inc. provides online marketing services tailored for local businesses, helping them enhance their web presence and attract customers. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a range of services, including local search placement, social media management, customer reviews, email marketing, and distribution of special offers. Yodle serves over 45,000 local business clients across more than 250 industries, with significant representation in legal, medical, and home services. The company also specializes in customized solutions for franchises and multi-location businesses, allowing them to optimize their marketing strategies at both local and national levels. As a subsidiary of Web.com Group, Yodle operates an integrated platform that simplifies marketing needs through automated tools for web and mobile presence, along with features like appointment reminders and campaign management.

BrightVolt

Series D in 2009
BrightVolt is an innovative manufacturer of solid-state thin & flexible lithium polymer batteries and power-efficient thin & flexible microelectronics for IoT clients. It specializes in the fields of battery, electronics, and manufacturing. BrightVolt got recapitalization in November 13, 2013.

Technorati

Series D in 2009
Technorati, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco that develops tools and services to enhance programmatic revenues for publishers. Founded in 2002, the company operates an advertising platform that leverages technology and real-time market insights to optimize digital advertising interactions across a network of publishers. Among its offerings is Contango, a technology platform designed to assist publishers in aggregating and managing demand partnerships in real time. Originally known for its search engine for blogs, Technorati also provided services for monitoring web logs and internet conversations. As of February 2016, Technorati operates as a subsidiary of Synacor, Inc.

BrightVolt

Series D in 2009
BrightVolt is an innovative manufacturer of solid-state thin & flexible lithium polymer batteries and power-efficient thin & flexible microelectronics for IoT clients. It specializes in the fields of battery, electronics, and manufacturing. BrightVolt got recapitalization in November 13, 2013.

Apieron

Series D in 2009
Apieron is the maker of a device that monitors asthmatic conditions. At this point, their product is cleared by the FDA, but may only be used in a physician's office.

SocialText

Series D in 2009
Socialtext, a portfolio company of Bedford Funding, specializes in enterprise social software designed to enhance collaboration and information sharing within organizations. The company was the first to offer social software tailored for business environments, helping to break down information silos and improve overall performance. Its suite of products includes tools for microblogging, blogging, wikis, profiles, and social spreadsheets, all aimed at facilitating real-time communication among employees. Socialtext provides flexible deployment options, allowing customers to choose between hosted cloud services and on-site appliances to meet their security needs. The software is built on a web-oriented architecture, enabling seamless integration with traditional systems of record like CRM and ERP. With over 6,500 businesses, including notable clients such as Getty Images and Symantec, Socialtext has proven to be a valuable asset in driving revenue growth, customer satisfaction, and organizational agility.

Ripple TV

Series D in 2009
Ripple TV operates a national network of digital advertising screens targeting the areas of extended leisure time for people on-the-go. Ripple TV’s national network consists of thousands of screens located in places such as coffee shops, bookstores, and other high-traffic specialty retail locations for people who like to hang out and happen to have some attention to spare. Ripple TV was launched in 2006 and is headquartered in El Segundo, California.

CoalTek

Series D in 2009
CoalTek's technology reduces moisture content in a broad range of coals, optimizing plant efficiency and delivering environmental integrity. The CoalTek process was developed, tested, and proven over eight years by Dr. Jerry Weinberg, the company's co-founder, along with chief geologist Neil Ginther. CoalTek opened its first commercial processing facility in Calvert City, Kentucky in 2006. The plant's initial capacity of 120,000 tons/yr will be expanded in the future, and there are also plans to build additional facilities, to meet the growing demand for clean coal.

Siimpel Corporation

Series D in 2008
Siimpel Corporation has been in the business of innovation since its original founding in 2000 as SiWave. With a heritage from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and a background in high-precision navigation grade MEMS sensors, the company has maintained a leadership in technology. In its short history, Siimpel Corporation created the smallest high port count optical switches in the world, packaged MEMS components for NASA's Mars rovers, developed the world's first MEMS horizon sensor, developed the highest precision laser ranging system, and created the world's smallest stages using MEMS technology. A recipient of the ATP (advanced technology program) award from NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), Siimpel is proud of its history of ground breaking innovation. Since 2004, Siimpel has been applying the high precision MEMS platform technology to enable the drastic reduction in size of high performance digital cameras. Siimpel's innovative products set new standards for the size and performance of digital cameras in mobile platforms.

SolarCity

Series D in 2008
SolarCity is a solar energy system provider based in San Mateo, California, specializing in the design, financing, installation, and maintenance of solar panels and solar roof tiles for residential and commercial clients. The company aims to deliver reliable clean energy solutions, contributing to the transition towards renewable energy. In 2016, Tesla acquired SolarCity and subsequently shifted its business model to a fully online platform, integrating its services with Tesla’s vehicles and battery systems. This transformation has allowed SolarCity to streamline its operations and enhance its offerings in the renewable energy sector. Additionally, SolarCity manages an infrastructure fund that focuses on investing in renewable energy assets across the United States.

Anagran

Series D in 2008
Anagran specializes in flow-based traffic management products designed to mitigate the adverse effects of network congestion, thereby facilitating the seamless scaling of video, voice, data, and wireless traffic across converged IP networks. The company's solutions protect essential network traffic by managing end-to-end flows based on their behavior, ensuring optimal quality and performance levels without relying on invasive deep packet inspection techniques. This approach allows service providers and enterprises to consistently achieve high-performance standards while significantly lowering both capital expenditures and ongoing network costs. Founded by Dr. Larry Roberts, a recognized pioneer of the Internet, Anagran is committed to enhancing network efficiency and reliability.

Fonality

Series D in 2008
Fonality is a business communications company that provides business phone systems as well as cloud-based VoIP and Unified Communications solutions. It serves small- and medium-sized businesses in industries such as insurance, legal, service and technology, non-profit and education, and manufacturing. The company’s solutions include Business Phone System: a system for integrated call management and collaboration; Hosted PBX System: a cloud-based phone system; Hybrid PBX System: a hybrid-hosted environment for communication; and Unified Communications: an application to manage phone calls, voicemail, instant messaging (IM), conference calls, email, screen sharing, video conferences, and more. Fonality was founded in 2004 and is based in Plano, Texas.

ContextWeb

Series D in 2008
ContextWeb is an advertising company based in New York, founded in 2000. It specializes in providing real-time contextual advertising solutions that help marketers and publishers reach a larger audience. By leveraging categories and keywords, ContextWeb enables advertisers to identify relevant matches for their campaigns and track audience engagement in real time. This approach allows clients to utilize valuable data points to enhance customer engagement and ultimately improve revenue. In 2011, ContextWeb was acquired by PulsePoint, further expanding its capabilities in the advertising space.

Intematix

Series D in 2008
Intematix Corporation specializes in the development, manufacturing, marketing, and sale of advanced materials for the light and imaging markets. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Fremont, California, with a technology center in Yang Mei, Taiwan, the company focuses on producing phosphor materials for various lighting technologies, including LEDs, CCFLs, and CFLs, as well as applications in security and detection. Intematix's innovative LED phosphors enable a wide range of color spectrum applications, making them suitable for displays, general lighting, and automotive lighting. Additionally, the company is involved in energy storage and clean energy technologies, offering solutions for fuel cells and batteries, and provides chips and silicones primarily in the greater China market.

Technorati

Series D in 2008
Technorati, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco that develops tools and services to enhance programmatic revenues for publishers. Founded in 2002, the company operates an advertising platform that leverages technology and real-time market insights to optimize digital advertising interactions across a network of publishers. Among its offerings is Contango, a technology platform designed to assist publishers in aggregating and managing demand partnerships in real time. Originally known for its search engine for blogs, Technorati also provided services for monitoring web logs and internet conversations. As of February 2016, Technorati operates as a subsidiary of Synacor, Inc.

Silverpop

Series D in 2008
Silverpop provides digital marketing solutions. They also provide e-mail marketing strategies, campaign management, execution, and analytics of campaign results. They develop sales and customer communication software that transforms communication by electronic mail to capture customer behavior.

Akimbo

Series D in 2008
Akimbo is a white label video solution. It includes an advertising system and "supports multiple business models including ad-supported, transactional, subscription, download-to-own, download-to-burn, pay-per-minute, gift cards and account credits."

Liquid Machines

Series D in 2008
Liquid Machines' Enterprise Rights Management (ERM) software provides control of electronic corporate assets throughout the information lifecycle, making users more efficient and reducing the risk of compliance violations and intellectual property leakage. Liquid Machines’ Enterprise Rights Management solutions enable organizations to persistently control access and usage of electronic information regardless of where it exists without changing the way users work.

Mode Media

Series D in 2008
Mode Media, a top 10 U.S. media property with 136 million unique users a month, was founded in Silicon Valley in 2004 with a simple, yet powerful idea—to help people discover relevant content by combining the power of human curation of premium content with technology that distributes the right content to the right people at the right time. Today, Mode Media is building the largest independent premium video and content platform for creators powered by distribution and streaming technology that delivers targeted native videos, content and branded entertainment at scale in real-time. Mode.com is an owned & operated social networking platform where creators can upload videos and build content stories. Content on Mode is curated by professional editors and distributed in user feeds—personalized by the Mode content algorithm technology. Since launch six months ago, Mode has grown from zero to 31 million unique monthly users, and crossed over 1 billion streamed video views.

SugarCRM

Series D in 2008
SugarCRM Inc. is a provider of customer relationship management (CRM) solutions that caters to both small businesses and enterprises globally. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, the company has expanded its presence with offices in cities such as New York, London, and Sydney, along with operations across various European countries. SugarCRM offers a comprehensive platform that includes applications for sales, marketing, customer support, and campaign management, designed to enhance decision-making and foster stronger customer relationships. The company's innovative CRM solutions are recognized for their user-friendly interface and adaptability, serving a diverse range of sectors including manufacturing, financial services, and insurance. With over 1.5 million users in 120 countries, SugarCRM aims to deliver a personalized and engaging user experience that integrates the simplicity of consumer applications with the functionality needed for effective business processes.

Siimpel Corporation

Series D in 2007
Siimpel Corporation has been in the business of innovation since its original founding in 2000 as SiWave. With a heritage from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and a background in high-precision navigation grade MEMS sensors, the company has maintained a leadership in technology. In its short history, Siimpel Corporation created the smallest high port count optical switches in the world, packaged MEMS components for NASA's Mars rovers, developed the world's first MEMS horizon sensor, developed the highest precision laser ranging system, and created the world's smallest stages using MEMS technology. A recipient of the ATP (advanced technology program) award from NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), Siimpel is proud of its history of ground breaking innovation. Since 2004, Siimpel has been applying the high precision MEMS platform technology to enable the drastic reduction in size of high performance digital cameras. Siimpel's innovative products set new standards for the size and performance of digital cameras in mobile platforms.

Doppelganger

Series D in 2007
Doppelganger (formerly Evil Twin Studios) created and operates vSide, a 3D virtual world providing entertainment and social networking for the teen demographic. vSide users configure their own avatars, make friends, chat, dance, listen to music, shop for clothing, attend events and parties, create and decorate their own private spaces, and throw their own parties in those spaces, choosing the music, videos, and guest list.

4INFO

Series D in 2007
4INFO, Inc. is an identity and activation solutions company specializing in mobile advertising and attribution. The firm's flagship product, Bullseye ID, links consumer data to connected devices within households, allowing marketers to achieve precise targeting and measure campaign effectiveness. With a focus on sales lift at the cash register, 4INFO provides advanced mobile advertising solutions to various sectors, including consumer packaged goods, retail, automotive, and pharmaceuticals. Operating the AdHaven Platform, 4INFO delivers audience targeting across multiple devices and manages over 120 billion ad requests monthly. The company employs privacy-by-design principles to protect consumer data and has established partnerships with leading data providers such as Acxiom and Nielsen to enhance its targeting capabilities. Founded in 2004 and based in San Jose, California, with additional offices in New York and other major cities, 4INFO has seen significant growth, serving prominent brands and agencies in the mobile advertising space. As of 2020, it operates as a subsidiary of Cadent, LLC.

Tesla

Series D in 2007
Tesla, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells electric vehicles and energy generation and storage systems globally, with a significant presence in the United States, China, the Netherlands, and Norway. The company operates in two main segments: Automotive and Energy Generation and Storage. The Automotive segment includes a range of vehicles, such as luxury and midsize sedans, crossover SUVs, and light trucks, alongside electric powertrain components and services. Tesla markets its vehicles through company-owned showrooms and its website. The Energy Generation and Storage segment offers lithium-ion battery systems for residential and commercial use, as well as solar energy products, including solar panels and solar roofs. Additionally, Tesla provides vehicle insurance and operates a fast-charging network. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Tesla aims to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy and mobility.

NanoOpto

Series D in 2006
NanoOpto specializes in the design and manufacturing of integrated modular nano-optic components for optical systems and networks. Utilizing proprietary nano-optics and nano-manufacturing technology, the company offers a range of products, including IR cut filters, nano-optic isolators, deep ultraviolet polarizers, polarizing beam splitters, optical isolators, microlens arrays, and WDM filters, along with waveplates and trim retarders. With a focus on rapid prototyping and high performance, NanoOpto's innovative techniques enable the production of superior conventional optical components and the development of new integrated components. The company also provides services such as conformal optical coatings, precision coatings, precision dicing, and optical design and engineering. Operating from its facility in Somerset, New Jersey, NanoOpto aims to lower overall system costs while enhancing optical capabilities through its advanced manufacturing processes.

Akana by Perforce

Series D in 2006
Akana provides an end-to-end, full lifecycle API management tool for designing, implementing, securing, managing, monitoring, and publishing APIs. Well-suited for large diverse enterprises and federated API partner ecosystems, Akana can be deployed natively across clouds and on-premises, enables customers to deploy securely via an integrated no-code portal, and provides detailed business analytics. The Akana API platform has four main components: API analytics, API gateway, developer portal, and API lifecycle management. Visit our website to learn more about Akana and how we can help you manage and secure APIs in the enterprise.

Luminus Devices

Series D in 2006
Luminus Devices specializes in the development, design, and manufacture of high-performance solid-state lighting solutions, focusing on its patented PhlatLight LEDs. These products are recognized for their exceptional brightness and versatility, enabling innovative applications across various sectors, including projection displays, entertainment, and general lighting. By redefining the solid-state lighting landscape, Luminus Devices has positioned its technology as a key component in products from leading global consumer and specialty companies, making previously unattainable illumination possibilities a reality.

MForma Group

Series D in 2005
MFORMA is a leading global publisher and distributor of mobile entertainment. MFORMA provides wireless operators and their customers with the world's best content and brands, and provides developers and brand owners with the shortest route to market. MFORMA's customers include more than 100 of the world's leading wireless carriers. In addition to the industry's most comprehensive catalog of BREW, Java, SMS, MMS, and WAP games, MFORMA also provides sports, lifestyle, and information services subscription products. MFORMA's carrier-grade platform manages the delivery of downloadable games and applications for some of the world's largest carriers. MFORMA is a U.S. corporation with offices in San Francisco (headquarters), San Diego, and Los Angeles, California; Bellevue, Washington; London and Manchester, England; Shanghai and Beijing, China; and Seoul, Korea.

Xfire

Series D in 2005
Xfire is a digital platform that focuses on gaming, movies, television, and broader pop culture topics. Established in 2003, it has evolved to provide in-depth news, guides, and analyses that reflect the dynamic nature of digital entertainment. Originally a leader in social gaming services, Xfire reached over 22 million registered users by 2012. After being acquired by Viacom in 2008, it was later spun out in 2010 by a team of entrepreneurs and investors. The platform features a revamped website and new user interface, alongside the launch of a competitive gaming service called Battleground, which includes various gaming modes and a virtual currency system. Xfire also offers users social networking capabilities, group voice-over IP chat, and options for sharing in-game content and live-streaming gameplay, catering to a diverse audience interested in the interconnected aspects of pop culture.

Xtime

Series D in 2004
Xtime is a prominent provider of hosted Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and scheduling software specifically designed for automotive service departments in North America. The company serves over 3,000 dealerships and manages more than 1 million customer appointments monthly. Xtime is recognized as the exclusive or preferred software provider for several leading global automotive manufacturers, including Lexus, Toyota, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. Additionally, it is a trusted partner for major dealership groups such as AutoNation and Group 1 Automotive. Headquartered in Redwood Shores, California, Xtime's software integrates various functions across marketing, sales, service, and operations, ensuring a cohesive experience that meets consumer demands in the automotive sector.

Mobile 365

Series D in 2004
Mobile 365 is the new company formed from the merger of the two leaders in the mobile messaging world: InphoMatch, the leader in interoperable data and messaging services for mobile operators, and Mobileway, the leader in messaging solutions for brands and content providers. It is the global leader in the delivery, billing, and settlement of mobile messaging services. Their extensive footprint enables us to reach more mobile users—with more types of mobile data—than anyone else on the globe. They reliably deliver messages, premium content, and value-added services for the leading mobile operators, content providers, brands, and media companies worldwide.

Zonare Medical Systems

Series D in 2003
Zonare Medical Systems, Inc. specializes in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of compact ultrasound systems designed for diagnostic imaging across various clinical applications. The company's flagship product, the z.one ultrasound system, leverages its proprietary Zone Sonography technology, which facilitates advanced image processing and the integration of new clinical applications. Zonare Medical operates a direct sales model in the United States and utilizes a combination of distributors and direct sales personnel in approximately 40 international markets. Established in 1999 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Zonare Medical was formerly known as NovaSonics, Inc. The company is recognized for its patented designs and architecture that provide high-quality imaging solutions with significant clinical versatility.

Clickmarks

Series D in 2002
Clickmarks, a venture backed company focused on providing a rapid, cost effective solution for performing integration and wireless enablement of enterprise applications.

Sygate Technologies

Series D in 2002
Sygate is the market leader of endpoint security solutions for the large enterprise. Using the award-winning Sygate Secure Enterprise, organizations protect their networks, enforce business policies, and automate security best practices to regain control of network security, ensure compliance across the enterprise and reduce cost. Partnerships with industry leaders, including Aventail, Cisco, iPass, Nortel, Netscreen and RSA, enable seamless protection across multiple platforms and applications. Sygate Technologies also makes award winning consumer and small business security and Internet access solutions that offer the user a range of features from basic to advanced.

Ikimbo

Series D in 2002
Ikimbo offers communication and collaboration software and services for companies. It provides a unified applications platform that includes instant messaging, group email management, and real-time and asynchronous communication. The company also offers professional services to assist clients in planning, implementation and integration with legacy systems. Ikimbo’s clients include well known companies such as PricewaterhouseCoopers and Best Software. Ikimbo’s strategic partners include BroadBeam, OTG, Oracle, Hewlett-Packard, Ventera Corporation and Network Solutions. The company was established in 1999 and is based in Reston, Virginia.

Fastparts

Series D in 2000
FastParts, Inc. operates as a B2B Internet marketplace for buyers and sellers of electronic inventory. It also provides auction services for the disposition of parts. The company was founded in 1991 and is based in San Jose, California.
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