Draper Triangle Ventures

Draper Triangle Ventures, established in 1999, is a venture capital firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with additional offices in Cleveland, Ohio; Detroit, Michigan; Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Columbus, Ohio. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on technology companies in the Midwest, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Ohio. Draper Triangle Ventures typically invests between $250,000 and $2 million in first-round financing, seeking a board seat in its portfolio companies. It targets software, internet, high-technology, and medical device companies, aiming to support entrepreneurs who can create iconic and disruptive businesses in emerging markets. The firm's goal is to help these companies achieve sales of up to $50 million within three to five years. Draper Triangle Ventures is a member of the Draper Venture Network, collaborating with other independent venture funds globally to share resources and create greater value.

Tom Jones

Managing Director

Jonathan Murray

Venture Partner

73 past transactions

Stimdia Medical

Series B in 2022
Stimdia Medical is a medical device company that specializes in developing a non-invasive lung pacing device aimed at facilitating the weaning process for patients on mechanical ventilation. By reducing the time required to transition patients off ventilators, the device not only enhances patient outcomes but also helps healthcare providers minimize associated health risks and costs. This innovative approach positions Stimdia Medical as a key player in improving respiratory care and patient management in critical settings.

Autobooks

Series C in 2022
Autobooks, Inc. is a provider of integrated payment and accounting software tailored for small businesses. Founded in 2015 and based in Detroit, Michigan, the company offers an intelligent, cloud-based platform that seamlessly integrates with bank accounts, facilitating cash flow management, account reconciliation, and business growth. Through its services, Autobooks enables financial institutions to deliver essential back-office functions and an e-commerce platform directly within their digital banking channels. Its product suite includes features for invoicing, bill pay, merchant services, treasury products, and automated accounting, all designed to simplify financial management for small businesses. The company, originally known as Automated Booking, Inc., rebranded to Autobooks, Inc. in March 2018.

Aware

Series C in 2021
Aware is a cloud intelligence platform that leverages advancements in cognitive computing, artificial intelligence, and behavioral analytics to enhance enterprise value through social graph monitoring. The company provides governance, compliance, and monitoring solutions aimed at improving connectivity, collaboration, and security within organizations. Their platform addresses challenges faced by legal, compliance, information security, and IT departments, offering tools for archiving, monitoring, organizational insights, data loss prevention, eDiscovery, retention, and legal holds. By harnessing insights into human behavior and interactivity, Aware aims to improve employee engagement while minimizing the risk of unsafe behavior in the workplace.

Alviere

Series A in 2021
Alviere is a financial technology company that specializes in providing an embedded finance platform, enabling brands to offer a range of financial services directly to their customers. Its platform facilitates the delivery of various financial products, including banking services, mobile payments, card issuance, payment processing, and cross-border currency exchange. By streamlining and automating these offerings, Alviere helps businesses enhance customer relationships, boost revenue, and improve overall profitability. The company's flexible framework allows clients to easily launch new financial service lines, thereby increasing customer satisfaction and retention while gaining valuable insights into consumer behavior.

Autobooks

Series B in 2021
Autobooks, Inc. is a provider of integrated payment and accounting software tailored for small businesses. Founded in 2015 and based in Detroit, Michigan, the company offers an intelligent, cloud-based platform that seamlessly integrates with bank accounts, facilitating cash flow management, account reconciliation, and business growth. Through its services, Autobooks enables financial institutions to deliver essential back-office functions and an e-commerce platform directly within their digital banking channels. Its product suite includes features for invoicing, bill pay, merchant services, treasury products, and automated accounting, all designed to simplify financial management for small businesses. The company, originally known as Automated Booking, Inc., rebranded to Autobooks, Inc. in March 2018.

Aware

Series B in 2020
Aware is a cloud intelligence platform that leverages advancements in cognitive computing, artificial intelligence, and behavioral analytics to enhance enterprise value through social graph monitoring. The company provides governance, compliance, and monitoring solutions aimed at improving connectivity, collaboration, and security within organizations. Their platform addresses challenges faced by legal, compliance, information security, and IT departments, offering tools for archiving, monitoring, organizational insights, data loss prevention, eDiscovery, retention, and legal holds. By harnessing insights into human behavior and interactivity, Aware aims to improve employee engagement while minimizing the risk of unsafe behavior in the workplace.

Locomation

Venture Round in 2020
Locomation, Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based company that specializes in developing a trucking technology platform that integrates artificial intelligence with driver assistance. Founded in 2016, Locomation focuses on enhancing safety and efficiency in the trucking industry through its Autonomous Relay Convoy (ARC) system. This innovative approach features a human-guided autonomous system where one truck follows another, allowing for a combination of human oversight and automation. The company's technology aims to reduce trucking costs while minimizing accidents, catering to both commercial and defense applications.

Ikos

Venture Round in 2019
Ikos Holdings Co. operates an online platform that connects landlords and renters, streamlining the rental experience for both parties. Founded in 2017 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company offers a flexible on-demand leasing service for investors while utilizing data analysis to guide client investments. By simplifying the rental process, Ikos helps landlords and renters make informed decisions, fostering transparency and adaptability in their interactions. The platform aims to enhance the way individuals engage with rental properties, ultimately benefiting the real estate market.

Babel Health

Series A in 2019
Babel Health, LLC is a developer of a cloud-based risk adjustment platform tailored for government-sponsored health programs. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company offers a Software-as-a-Service solution that facilitates compliant submissions for various health data processing systems, including the encounter data processing system and risk adjustment payment system. Babel Health's platform features a user-friendly Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) tool, which streamlines the navigation, transport, and processing of healthcare data. By providing an integrated suite of risk adjustment software, Babel Health enables mid-size health plans to effectively manage and access complex data processes in a cost-effective and compliant manner, thereby bridging the gap to new technology platforms in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.

Alviere

Series A in 2018
Alviere is a financial technology company that specializes in providing an embedded finance platform, enabling brands to offer a range of financial services directly to their customers. Its platform facilitates the delivery of various financial products, including banking services, mobile payments, card issuance, payment processing, and cross-border currency exchange. By streamlining and automating these offerings, Alviere helps businesses enhance customer relationships, boost revenue, and improve overall profitability. The company's flexible framework allows clients to easily launch new financial service lines, thereby increasing customer satisfaction and retention while gaining valuable insights into consumer behavior.

Locomation

Seed Round in 2018
Locomation, Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based company that specializes in developing a trucking technology platform that integrates artificial intelligence with driver assistance. Founded in 2016, Locomation focuses on enhancing safety and efficiency in the trucking industry through its Autonomous Relay Convoy (ARC) system. This innovative approach features a human-guided autonomous system where one truck follows another, allowing for a combination of human oversight and automation. The company's technology aims to reduce trucking costs while minimizing accidents, catering to both commercial and defense applications.

Mezu

Venture Round in 2018
Mezu, Inc. is a banking technology company based in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, incorporated in 2017. It operates a mobile payment application that enables users to send and receive money privately and securely, without the need to share personal information. The app facilitates cash-like transactions, allowing users to pay, tip, earn, and donate without incurring fees. Available on both iOS and Android platforms in the United States, Mezu prioritizes user privacy, emphasizing that financial activities should remain confidential.

Aware

Series A in 2018
Aware is a cloud intelligence platform that leverages advancements in cognitive computing, artificial intelligence, and behavioral analytics to enhance enterprise value through social graph monitoring. The company provides governance, compliance, and monitoring solutions aimed at improving connectivity, collaboration, and security within organizations. Their platform addresses challenges faced by legal, compliance, information security, and IT departments, offering tools for archiving, monitoring, organizational insights, data loss prevention, eDiscovery, retention, and legal holds. By harnessing insights into human behavior and interactivity, Aware aims to improve employee engagement while minimizing the risk of unsafe behavior in the workplace.

Autobooks

Series A in 2018
Autobooks, Inc. is a provider of integrated payment and accounting software tailored for small businesses. Founded in 2015 and based in Detroit, Michigan, the company offers an intelligent, cloud-based platform that seamlessly integrates with bank accounts, facilitating cash flow management, account reconciliation, and business growth. Through its services, Autobooks enables financial institutions to deliver essential back-office functions and an e-commerce platform directly within their digital banking channels. Its product suite includes features for invoicing, bill pay, merchant services, treasury products, and automated accounting, all designed to simplify financial management for small businesses. The company, originally known as Automated Booking, Inc., rebranded to Autobooks, Inc. in March 2018.

Stimdia Medical

Venture Round in 2018
Stimdia Medical is a medical device company that specializes in developing a non-invasive lung pacing device aimed at facilitating the weaning process for patients on mechanical ventilation. By reducing the time required to transition patients off ventilators, the device not only enhances patient outcomes but also helps healthcare providers minimize associated health risks and costs. This innovative approach positions Stimdia Medical as a key player in improving respiratory care and patient management in critical settings.

Aware

Series A in 2017
Aware is a cloud intelligence platform that leverages advancements in cognitive computing, artificial intelligence, and behavioral analytics to enhance enterprise value through social graph monitoring. The company provides governance, compliance, and monitoring solutions aimed at improving connectivity, collaboration, and security within organizations. Their platform addresses challenges faced by legal, compliance, information security, and IT departments, offering tools for archiving, monitoring, organizational insights, data loss prevention, eDiscovery, retention, and legal holds. By harnessing insights into human behavior and interactivity, Aware aims to improve employee engagement while minimizing the risk of unsafe behavior in the workplace.

Autobooks

Series A in 2017
Autobooks, Inc. is a provider of integrated payment and accounting software tailored for small businesses. Founded in 2015 and based in Detroit, Michigan, the company offers an intelligent, cloud-based platform that seamlessly integrates with bank accounts, facilitating cash flow management, account reconciliation, and business growth. Through its services, Autobooks enables financial institutions to deliver essential back-office functions and an e-commerce platform directly within their digital banking channels. Its product suite includes features for invoicing, bill pay, merchant services, treasury products, and automated accounting, all designed to simplify financial management for small businesses. The company, originally known as Automated Booking, Inc., rebranded to Autobooks, Inc. in March 2018.

Aware

Series A in 2017
Aware is a cloud intelligence platform that leverages advancements in cognitive computing, artificial intelligence, and behavioral analytics to enhance enterprise value through social graph monitoring. The company provides governance, compliance, and monitoring solutions aimed at improving connectivity, collaboration, and security within organizations. Their platform addresses challenges faced by legal, compliance, information security, and IT departments, offering tools for archiving, monitoring, organizational insights, data loss prevention, eDiscovery, retention, and legal holds. By harnessing insights into human behavior and interactivity, Aware aims to improve employee engagement while minimizing the risk of unsafe behavior in the workplace.

OnShift

Series D in 2016
OnShift is a provider of cloud-based human capital management software specifically designed to address workforce challenges in post-acute and long-term care facilities. The company's platform includes a comprehensive suite of tools for hiring, scheduling, employee engagement, and talent acquisition, aimed at enhancing productivity and profitability for healthcare organizations. With features such as predictive analytics and intuitive design, OnShift empowers clients to maintain a consistent and engaged workforce, ultimately driving quality care and reducing operational costs. Thousands of senior living and post-acute care organizations rely on OnShift's solutions to effectively manage their staffing needs and improve overall performance.

Containership

Seed Round in 2016
Containership, Inc. is a technology company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializing in cloud-based solutions for container management. Established in 2015, it operates a Platform-as-a-Service that facilitates continuous delivery systems for containerized applications. The company provides an open-source Docker hosting platform that enables users to deploy applications, schedule clusters, and discover services efficiently. Additionally, Containership offers a hosted service that includes features such as automated provisioning, marketplace integrations, load balancing, and cluster snapshots. Its solutions are designed to fully automate, scale, and deliver applications across various cloud environments and data centers, allowing for seamless expansion and migration.

Acrobatiq

Series A in 2015
Acrobatiq is a developer of a learning optimization platform that enhances teaching and learning through data-driven, personalized solutions. Backed by Carnegie Mellon University, the company leverages pioneering research from the Open Learning Initiative to help educational institutions improve learning outcomes while reducing costs. Its platform provides online authoring tools, templates, and assessment libraries that facilitate the collaborative development of adaptive eLearning courses. By enabling the rapid creation, delivery, and evaluation of customized learning experiences, Acrobatiq empowers educators with insights into student performance, identifying who is succeeding and who requires additional support. This integration of learning science, technology, and data aims to support more students in achieving success in an increasingly credential-driven landscape.

Thread

Series A in 2015
Thread LLC, established in 2010 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in producing and marketing fabric made from recycled materials. The company's unique process involves transforming trash and plastic bottles from developing countries into raw materials for fabric production. This fabric is then used by apparel and accessories brands to create environmentally and socially responsible products. Thread's impact is significant, with its fabric supporting nearly 2,700 income opportunities and collecting over 6 million bottles monthly from communities in Haiti and Honduras. The company also captures and shares the stories of those positively affected by its process through its Ground to Good storytelling platform, helping brands enhance their social impact narrative.

Amplifinity

Series B in 2015
Amplifinity, LLC is a provider of referral program solutions for Fortune 500 companies, focusing on automating the management of B2B customer and partner referrals. Founded in 2007 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company offers its Advocate Management Platform (AMP), which includes tools for designing, launching, and analyzing marketing campaigns driven by word-of-mouth referrals. Key features of AMP include the Program Builder for campaign management and the Advocate Database for maintaining individual advocate profiles. Amplifinity's platform facilitates seamless tracking of referrals, automates reward fulfillment, and integrates with Salesforce to enhance sales referral productivity. Its services cater to various industries, including travel, financial services, and home goods. Amplifinity is a subsidiary of Impartner Software, Inc.

Pixel Velocity

Series B in 2015
Pixel Velocity Incorporated is a technology company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, established in 2001. It specializes in developing intelligent remote monitoring solutions, hydrocarbon leak detection systems, and video automation software tailored for industrial automation and event management. The company offers a range of products, including Event Velocity, an event management platform that facilitates real-time data sharing and collaboration, and a Leak Detection System that provides continuous monitoring for hydrocarbon leaks. Additionally, its Video Automation software enhances the processing and analysis of video imagery. Pixel Velocity's solutions are designed to create safer and more efficient operating environments for various sectors, including energy, communications, transportation, and national security. The company's origins trace back to the Environmental Research Institute of Michigan, where advancements in image processing technology were initially developed.

RE2 Robotics

Series A in 2014
RE2 Robotics, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a Carnegie Mellon University spin-off founded in 2001 by Jorgen Pedersen. The company specializes in the development of intelligent mobile manipulation systems that enhance remote interaction with various environments, including ground, aerial, and underwater settings. Its innovative robotic technologies are designed to improve safety and efficiency across multiple industries, including aviation, construction, defense, energy, and medical sectors. RE2 Robotics primarily serves military clients, having deployed over 400 robotic arms for explosive ordnance disposal missions. The company's intuitive systems and advanced autonomy capabilities enable users to perform dangerous tasks remotely, thereby enhancing worker safety and reducing operational costs.

Rhiza

Series A in 2014
Rhiza, Inc. is a company that specializes in online marketing analytics, providing a platform designed to make big data actionable for marketers and sales professionals. Founded in 2008 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with an additional office in Seattle, Rhiza's software enables media companies to gain insights into their audiences, content, and advertisers by visualizing and analyzing disparate data sets. This functionality supports the optimization of targeted media buys, tracking of campaign effectiveness, and the development of new marketing strategies. Rhiza's solutions empower media publishers to enhance their ad sales capabilities and provide advertisers with the tools needed to maximize their marketing investments. The company operates as a subsidiary of Nielsen Holdings plc and serves notable clients, including major media brands like BBC Worldwide and Comcast.

Bjond

Series A in 2014
Bjond Inc. is a technology company based in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 2012. It specializes in automated workflow, real-time decision support, and behavior change software designed for both consumers and businesses across various industries. The company's innovative platform enables users, regardless of their technical expertise, to create interactive content and automated expert workflows tailored to any subject. In the healthcare sector, Bjond's software assists patients by providing dynamic decision support and promoting behavior change, ultimately fostering a continuous cycle of data-driven care that enhances patients' lives and makes the treatment process more engaging.

Amplifinity

Series B in 2014
Amplifinity, LLC is a provider of referral program solutions for Fortune 500 companies, focusing on automating the management of B2B customer and partner referrals. Founded in 2007 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company offers its Advocate Management Platform (AMP), which includes tools for designing, launching, and analyzing marketing campaigns driven by word-of-mouth referrals. Key features of AMP include the Program Builder for campaign management and the Advocate Database for maintaining individual advocate profiles. Amplifinity's platform facilitates seamless tracking of referrals, automates reward fulfillment, and integrates with Salesforce to enhance sales referral productivity. Its services cater to various industries, including travel, financial services, and home goods. Amplifinity is a subsidiary of Impartner Software, Inc.

OnShift

Series C in 2014
OnShift is a provider of cloud-based human capital management software specifically designed to address workforce challenges in post-acute and long-term care facilities. The company's platform includes a comprehensive suite of tools for hiring, scheduling, employee engagement, and talent acquisition, aimed at enhancing productivity and profitability for healthcare organizations. With features such as predictive analytics and intuitive design, OnShift empowers clients to maintain a consistent and engaged workforce, ultimately driving quality care and reducing operational costs. Thousands of senior living and post-acute care organizations rely on OnShift's solutions to effectively manage their staffing needs and improve overall performance.

CardioInsight Technologies

Series C in 2013
CardioInsight Technologies Inc. is a medical device company based in Cleveland, Ohio, specializing in non-invasive cardiac mapping systems. The company has developed a technology called Electrocardiographic Mapping (ECM), which generates three-dimensional images of the heart's electrical activity by integrating body surface electrical data with anatomical data obtained from CT scans. The CardioInsight system employs a single-use disposable multi-sensor vest to capture electrical signals from the body surface, enabling the creation of detailed epicardial 3D electroanatomic maps and virtual electrograms. This innovative approach allows physicians to visualize real-time cardiac electrical activity and enhances the accuracy of diagnosing and treating conditions such as arrhythmias and congestive heart failure. CardioInsight's technology has been validated through over 260 patient studies, demonstrating its effectiveness in guiding therapeutic interventions. Founded in 2006, the company operates as a subsidiary of Medtronic plc.

BodyMedia

Venture Round in 2012
BodyMedia, founded in 1999 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in the development of wearable body monitoring devices that collect physiological data to enhance health, wellness, and fitness. The company offers a range of continuous on-body monitors that utilize proprietary technology, clinically validated for accuracy. BodyMedia's devices assist both consumers and health professionals in making informed behavioral changes to manage weight and promote an active lifestyle, which are critical in addressing various medical conditions. The company has developed one of the largest databases of human physiological information, with its technology being utilized in over 100 clinical research studies related to health issues such as obesity, diabetes, and sleep disorders. Additionally, BodyMedia provides metabolic assessment and behavioral therapy services aimed at treating obesity and cardiovascular diseases, along with calorie management systems that help users track and compare calories burned with those consumed.

OnShift

Series B in 2012
OnShift is a provider of cloud-based human capital management software specifically designed to address workforce challenges in post-acute and long-term care facilities. The company's platform includes a comprehensive suite of tools for hiring, scheduling, employee engagement, and talent acquisition, aimed at enhancing productivity and profitability for healthcare organizations. With features such as predictive analytics and intuitive design, OnShift empowers clients to maintain a consistent and engaged workforce, ultimately driving quality care and reducing operational costs. Thousands of senior living and post-acute care organizations rely on OnShift's solutions to effectively manage their staffing needs and improve overall performance.

CardioInsight Technologies

Series C in 2012
CardioInsight Technologies Inc. is a medical device company based in Cleveland, Ohio, specializing in non-invasive cardiac mapping systems. The company has developed a technology called Electrocardiographic Mapping (ECM), which generates three-dimensional images of the heart's electrical activity by integrating body surface electrical data with anatomical data obtained from CT scans. The CardioInsight system employs a single-use disposable multi-sensor vest to capture electrical signals from the body surface, enabling the creation of detailed epicardial 3D electroanatomic maps and virtual electrograms. This innovative approach allows physicians to visualize real-time cardiac electrical activity and enhances the accuracy of diagnosing and treating conditions such as arrhythmias and congestive heart failure. CardioInsight's technology has been validated through over 260 patient studies, demonstrating its effectiveness in guiding therapeutic interventions. Founded in 2006, the company operates as a subsidiary of Medtronic plc.

ThinkVine

Series C in 2012
ThinkVine Corporation is a Cincinnati-based company that specializes in developing advanced marketing planning, attribution, forecasting, and optimization solutions for marketers and analysts. Established in 2000, ThinkVine offers a technology platform that enables businesses to enhance their marketing effectiveness across various channels, including online, offline, digital, and traditional media. The company's proprietary analytics and software tools help clients, particularly in sectors such as consumer packaged goods, retail, financial services, travel and entertainment, and household goods, to identify the impact of marketing on sales and optimize their budgeting strategies. With a focus on improving return on investment, ThinkVine's solutions have demonstrated the ability to increase marketing-driven sales significantly for major brands. As of 2016, ThinkVine operates as a subsidiary of Ignite Marketing Analytics.

TOA Technologies

Series D in 2011
TOA Technologies specializes in field service management software designed for businesses operating in various industries, including telecommunications, utilities, healthcare, and retail. Its flagship product, ETAdirect, is a cloud-based solution that utilizes a patented time-based predictive analytics platform. This technology analyzes individual employee work patterns to optimize service routes and schedules based on real-time data. By ensuring that field employees arrive at appointments on time and equipped with the necessary tools and information, TOA Technologies enhances the efficiency of mobile workforce operations. The result is improved customer satisfaction through reduced wait times and increased productivity for field service teams.

CardioInsight Technologies

Series B in 2011
CardioInsight Technologies Inc. is a medical device company based in Cleveland, Ohio, specializing in non-invasive cardiac mapping systems. The company has developed a technology called Electrocardiographic Mapping (ECM), which generates three-dimensional images of the heart's electrical activity by integrating body surface electrical data with anatomical data obtained from CT scans. The CardioInsight system employs a single-use disposable multi-sensor vest to capture electrical signals from the body surface, enabling the creation of detailed epicardial 3D electroanatomic maps and virtual electrograms. This innovative approach allows physicians to visualize real-time cardiac electrical activity and enhances the accuracy of diagnosing and treating conditions such as arrhythmias and congestive heart failure. CardioInsight's technology has been validated through over 260 patient studies, demonstrating its effectiveness in guiding therapeutic interventions. Founded in 2006, the company operates as a subsidiary of Medtronic plc.

OnShift

Series A in 2010
OnShift is a provider of cloud-based human capital management software specifically designed to address workforce challenges in post-acute and long-term care facilities. The company's platform includes a comprehensive suite of tools for hiring, scheduling, employee engagement, and talent acquisition, aimed at enhancing productivity and profitability for healthcare organizations. With features such as predictive analytics and intuitive design, OnShift empowers clients to maintain a consistent and engaged workforce, ultimately driving quality care and reducing operational costs. Thousands of senior living and post-acute care organizations rely on OnShift's solutions to effectively manage their staffing needs and improve overall performance.

ClearCount Medical Solutions

Series B in 2010
ClearCount Medical Solutions is a developer of patient safety solutions specifically designed for operating rooms. The company offers a unique sponge management system that integrates counting and detection capabilities, utilizing an RFID-based platform to enhance surgical accuracy. This innovative system allows for quick reconciliation of sponge counts and features the SmartWand, which aids in locating any missing sponges in the event of a count discrepancy. By providing a comprehensive solution for sponge reconciliation and detection, ClearCount aims to improve patient safety and operational efficiency in surgical settings.

Helomics

Series D in 2010
Helomics Corporation is a personalized healthcare company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, focused on enhancing cancer care through a range of innovative diagnostic products and services. The company has developed the Precision Cellular Analytical Platform, which analyzes cell cycle and proliferation data over a 25-35 day period. Helomics' offerings include ChemoFx, which assists in selecting effective treatments for gynecologic cancer, and BioSpeciFx, a set of biomarker tests that provide insights into tumor characteristics and potential drug responses. Additionally, Helomics provides GeneFx Colon and GeneFx Lung, microarray-based gene signatures tailored for patients with stage two colon cancer and early-stage non-small cell lung cancer, respectively. The company also engages in tumor profiling services, including bioinformatics and contract research, to support clinical decision-making. Furthermore, Helomics utilizes its D-CHIP digital clinical health insight platform to deliver personalized oncology roadmaps and collaborates with pharmaceutical and diagnostics companies to enhance patient selection for clinical trials. Founded in 1995 and formerly known as Precision Therapeutics, Helomics continues to push the boundaries of precision oncology.

CardioInsight Technologies

Series B in 2010
CardioInsight Technologies Inc. is a medical device company based in Cleveland, Ohio, specializing in non-invasive cardiac mapping systems. The company has developed a technology called Electrocardiographic Mapping (ECM), which generates three-dimensional images of the heart's electrical activity by integrating body surface electrical data with anatomical data obtained from CT scans. The CardioInsight system employs a single-use disposable multi-sensor vest to capture electrical signals from the body surface, enabling the creation of detailed epicardial 3D electroanatomic maps and virtual electrograms. This innovative approach allows physicians to visualize real-time cardiac electrical activity and enhances the accuracy of diagnosing and treating conditions such as arrhythmias and congestive heart failure. CardioInsight's technology has been validated through over 260 patient studies, demonstrating its effectiveness in guiding therapeutic interventions. Founded in 2006, the company operates as a subsidiary of Medtronic plc.

Directworks

Venture Round in 2010
Directworks is a subsidiary of Ivalua Inc. that specializes in supply chain software for global manufacturers. The company offers a robust solution that facilitates efficient collaboration between manufacturers and their suppliers throughout the product development process. Its software enables users to engage suppliers, securely share and collaborate on product design documents, and effectively gather and analyze quotes. By streamlining supplier selection, costing, parts qualification, and product launch processes, Directworks helps manufacturers make informed sourcing decisions that enhance profitability. Additionally, the platform supports monitoring and management of supplier performance and communication, ensuring that manufacturers can deliver more profitable products while optimizing their supply chain operations.

Inspired Technologies

Series B in 2009
Inspired Technologies, based in North Huntingdon, PA, is a commercial-stage medical device company specializing in respiratory products for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The company focuses on auto-titration of oxygen delivery through its innovative SmartDose technology. This technology continuously monitors the user's breath rate and automatically adjusts the oxygen dosage based on the individual's activity level. Additionally, Inspired Technologies provides Clinical Oxygen Dose Recorders that allow healthcare providers to track patient responses and optimize performance in real time. The company also offers Viaspire SD Card Software, which enables the uploading and viewing of patient data from SD cards in SmartDose oxygen dosing units. Through these products, Inspired Technologies aims to enhance the quality of life for COPD patients by providing tailored oxygen delivery solutions.

BitArmor Systems

Series B in 2009
BitArmor Systems was a security software company located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializing in information-centric data security solutions. The company developed an integrated encryption technology designed to protect data across various devices, catering primarily to mid-market businesses. Its offerings included cloud-based encryption solutions for USB drives, email attachments, and disk encryption, as well as file and disk encryption for laptops, desktops, storage servers, and other media. BitArmor's focus on comprehensive data protection positioned it as a notable player in the cybersecurity landscape until its acquisition by Trustwave Holdings, Inc.

ThinkVine

Series B in 2009
ThinkVine Corporation is a Cincinnati-based company that specializes in developing advanced marketing planning, attribution, forecasting, and optimization solutions for marketers and analysts. Established in 2000, ThinkVine offers a technology platform that enables businesses to enhance their marketing effectiveness across various channels, including online, offline, digital, and traditional media. The company's proprietary analytics and software tools help clients, particularly in sectors such as consumer packaged goods, retail, financial services, travel and entertainment, and household goods, to identify the impact of marketing on sales and optimize their budgeting strategies. With a focus on improving return on investment, ThinkVine's solutions have demonstrated the ability to increase marketing-driven sales significantly for major brands. As of 2016, ThinkVine operates as a subsidiary of Ignite Marketing Analytics.

CampaignerCRM

Convertible Note in 2009
At CampaignerCRM™, a j2® Global company, we're passionate about providing you with powerful CRM software that makes your sales process more efficient and gets you sales, revenue and customer results. We know that even the best sales people excel when they can focus on what they do best instead of being tied up generating forecasts, reports or entering data. That’s why we built CampaignerCRM. We put in all of the powerful features and functionality that make a sales team successful. Now your sales team can be free to focus on what it takes to make the sale. Your sales managers and executives automatically have accurate sales forecasting and the CRM reporting they need to stay up to speed on what’s going on in their sales pipeline. Most importantly, we made it all secure and easy-to-use with three solutions to help you manage your sales process.

Helomics

Venture Round in 2008
Helomics Corporation is a personalized healthcare company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, focused on enhancing cancer care through a range of innovative diagnostic products and services. The company has developed the Precision Cellular Analytical Platform, which analyzes cell cycle and proliferation data over a 25-35 day period. Helomics' offerings include ChemoFx, which assists in selecting effective treatments for gynecologic cancer, and BioSpeciFx, a set of biomarker tests that provide insights into tumor characteristics and potential drug responses. Additionally, Helomics provides GeneFx Colon and GeneFx Lung, microarray-based gene signatures tailored for patients with stage two colon cancer and early-stage non-small cell lung cancer, respectively. The company also engages in tumor profiling services, including bioinformatics and contract research, to support clinical decision-making. Furthermore, Helomics utilizes its D-CHIP digital clinical health insight platform to deliver personalized oncology roadmaps and collaborates with pharmaceutical and diagnostics companies to enhance patient selection for clinical trials. Founded in 1995 and formerly known as Precision Therapeutics, Helomics continues to push the boundaries of precision oncology.

TOA Technologies

Series C in 2008
TOA Technologies specializes in field service management software designed for businesses operating in various industries, including telecommunications, utilities, healthcare, and retail. Its flagship product, ETAdirect, is a cloud-based solution that utilizes a patented time-based predictive analytics platform. This technology analyzes individual employee work patterns to optimize service routes and schedules based on real-time data. By ensuring that field employees arrive at appointments on time and equipped with the necessary tools and information, TOA Technologies enhances the efficiency of mobile workforce operations. The result is improved customer satisfaction through reduced wait times and increased productivity for field service teams.

BitArmor Systems

Series A in 2008
BitArmor Systems was a security software company located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializing in information-centric data security solutions. The company developed an integrated encryption technology designed to protect data across various devices, catering primarily to mid-market businesses. Its offerings included cloud-based encryption solutions for USB drives, email attachments, and disk encryption, as well as file and disk encryption for laptops, desktops, storage servers, and other media. BitArmor's focus on comprehensive data protection positioned it as a notable player in the cybersecurity landscape until its acquisition by Trustwave Holdings, Inc.

ThinkVine

Series A in 2008
ThinkVine Corporation is a Cincinnati-based company that specializes in developing advanced marketing planning, attribution, forecasting, and optimization solutions for marketers and analysts. Established in 2000, ThinkVine offers a technology platform that enables businesses to enhance their marketing effectiveness across various channels, including online, offline, digital, and traditional media. The company's proprietary analytics and software tools help clients, particularly in sectors such as consumer packaged goods, retail, financial services, travel and entertainment, and household goods, to identify the impact of marketing on sales and optimize their budgeting strategies. With a focus on improving return on investment, ThinkVine's solutions have demonstrated the ability to increase marketing-driven sales significantly for major brands. As of 2016, ThinkVine operates as a subsidiary of Ignite Marketing Analytics.

Inspired Technologies

Series A in 2007
Inspired Technologies, based in North Huntingdon, PA, is a commercial-stage medical device company specializing in respiratory products for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The company focuses on auto-titration of oxygen delivery through its innovative SmartDose technology. This technology continuously monitors the user's breath rate and automatically adjusts the oxygen dosage based on the individual's activity level. Additionally, Inspired Technologies provides Clinical Oxygen Dose Recorders that allow healthcare providers to track patient responses and optimize performance in real time. The company also offers Viaspire SD Card Software, which enables the uploading and viewing of patient data from SD cards in SmartDose oxygen dosing units. Through these products, Inspired Technologies aims to enhance the quality of life for COPD patients by providing tailored oxygen delivery solutions.

AssureCare

Series C in 2007
AssureCare, LLC is a healthcare technology company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializing in integrated population care management software for healthcare and human services organizations. Founded in 1979 and previously known as CH Mack, Inc., AssureCare offers its flagship product, MedCompass, a comprehensive health management solution. MedCompass enables healthcare providers to efficiently manage utilization, case, and disease management, serving millions of patients across the United States. The software enhances care management by automating processes and streamlining workflows, which supports care professionals in making informed decisions that significantly improve the quality of care delivered. AssureCare's innovative approach connects healthcare providers and payers, fostering collaborative and cost-effective care through a fully integrated database of member and provider information.

Plextronics

Series B in 2007
Plextronics is a company that specializes in printed electronics, particularly in the development of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays and lighting. The company focuses on innovative technologies involving conductive inks and associated processes, which are essential for the mass production of printed electronic devices. Additionally, Plextronics is involved in the development of active layer technology for organic solar cells and plastic circuitry. By advancing these technologies, Plextronics aims to reduce production costs and enhance the feasibility of integrating printed electronics into various applications.

CampaignerCRM

Series A in 2006
At CampaignerCRM™, a j2® Global company, we're passionate about providing you with powerful CRM software that makes your sales process more efficient and gets you sales, revenue and customer results. We know that even the best sales people excel when they can focus on what they do best instead of being tied up generating forecasts, reports or entering data. That’s why we built CampaignerCRM. We put in all of the powerful features and functionality that make a sales team successful. Now your sales team can be free to focus on what it takes to make the sale. Your sales managers and executives automatically have accurate sales forecasting and the CRM reporting they need to stay up to speed on what’s going on in their sales pipeline. Most importantly, we made it all secure and easy-to-use with three solutions to help you manage your sales process.

Plextronics

Series A in 2006
Plextronics is a company that specializes in printed electronics, particularly in the development of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays and lighting. The company focuses on innovative technologies involving conductive inks and associated processes, which are essential for the mass production of printed electronic devices. Additionally, Plextronics is involved in the development of active layer technology for organic solar cells and plastic circuitry. By advancing these technologies, Plextronics aims to reduce production costs and enhance the feasibility of integrating printed electronics into various applications.

Helomics

Funding Round in 2006
Helomics Corporation is a personalized healthcare company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, focused on enhancing cancer care through a range of innovative diagnostic products and services. The company has developed the Precision Cellular Analytical Platform, which analyzes cell cycle and proliferation data over a 25-35 day period. Helomics' offerings include ChemoFx, which assists in selecting effective treatments for gynecologic cancer, and BioSpeciFx, a set of biomarker tests that provide insights into tumor characteristics and potential drug responses. Additionally, Helomics provides GeneFx Colon and GeneFx Lung, microarray-based gene signatures tailored for patients with stage two colon cancer and early-stage non-small cell lung cancer, respectively. The company also engages in tumor profiling services, including bioinformatics and contract research, to support clinical decision-making. Furthermore, Helomics utilizes its D-CHIP digital clinical health insight platform to deliver personalized oncology roadmaps and collaborates with pharmaceutical and diagnostics companies to enhance patient selection for clinical trials. Founded in 1995 and formerly known as Precision Therapeutics, Helomics continues to push the boundaries of precision oncology.

Precision Therapeutics

Series B in 2006
Precision Therapeutics is a pharmaceutical research and development business that develops personalized cancer treatments for patients.

Aethon

Series D in 2005
Aethon Inc. is a company that specializes in the development of autonomous mobile delivery robot systems designed for hospitals. Its flagship product, TUG, is an automated robotic delivery system that efficiently transports medications, meals, laboratory specimens, and other materials throughout healthcare facilities. Aethon also offers a suite of software solutions, including MedEx, which ensures chain-of-custody control for medication delivery, and MedSafe, which manages order preparation and courier tracking. Additional products like TraySafe and TubeSafe focus on the automation of medication management and delivery processes. The company's Intralogistics platform enhances internal logistics by automating material movement within hospitals. Founded in 1997 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Aethon aims to improve hospital efficiency, enhance clinical staff effectiveness, and elevate patient satisfaction through its innovative automated solutions. The company was previously known as Probotics Inc. before rebranding to Aethon Inc. in 2001.

BodyMedia

Series E in 2005
BodyMedia, founded in 1999 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in the development of wearable body monitoring devices that collect physiological data to enhance health, wellness, and fitness. The company offers a range of continuous on-body monitors that utilize proprietary technology, clinically validated for accuracy. BodyMedia's devices assist both consumers and health professionals in making informed behavioral changes to manage weight and promote an active lifestyle, which are critical in addressing various medical conditions. The company has developed one of the largest databases of human physiological information, with its technology being utilized in over 100 clinical research studies related to health issues such as obesity, diabetes, and sleep disorders. Additionally, BodyMedia provides metabolic assessment and behavioral therapy services aimed at treating obesity and cardiovascular diseases, along with calorie management systems that help users track and compare calories burned with those consumed.

Unitask

Series A in 2005
Unitask, Inc. specializes in developing and selling software solutions that automate tasks related to the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS). Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, with additional operations in Israel, the company offers several key products. These include Unitask Output Director, which automates printer setup and management, allowing users to handle Oracle EBS reports through printing, faxing, emailing, and archiving; Unitask Migration Director, which streamlines the migration of code and changes between Oracle EBS instances; and Unitask Command Center, a web-based interface for managing output and migration automation. Unitask's software is utilized across various sectors, such as oil and gas, manufacturing, healthcare, and government, serving clients globally in regions including North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa.

TOA Technologies

Series B in 2005
TOA Technologies specializes in field service management software designed for businesses operating in various industries, including telecommunications, utilities, healthcare, and retail. Its flagship product, ETAdirect, is a cloud-based solution that utilizes a patented time-based predictive analytics platform. This technology analyzes individual employee work patterns to optimize service routes and schedules based on real-time data. By ensuring that field employees arrive at appointments on time and equipped with the necessary tools and information, TOA Technologies enhances the efficiency of mobile workforce operations. The result is improved customer satisfaction through reduced wait times and increased productivity for field service teams.

Renal Solutions

Series B in 2005
Renal Solutions is a company based in Warrendale, Pennsylvania, that specializes in the development of dialysis products and services. Founded in 2000, the company focuses on creating integrated medical devices for sorbent hemodialysis treatment, which is designed to improve care for patients suffering from chronic and acute kidney failure. By offering a clinical care model, Renal Solutions enables healthcare practitioners to provide convenient and flexible treatment options that utilize sorbent-based dialysis technology. In November 2007, Renal Solutions was acquired by Fresenius Medical Care, enhancing its capacity to deliver innovative renal care solutions.

The Haley Enterprise

Series A in 2004
Haley Systems is a global leader in rule-based programming and automation of managed knowledge within business solutions. The company specializes in enabling organizations to articulate and manage their business knowledge, best practices, and policies through plain English sentences. By embedding artificial intelligence into these sentences, Haley Systems integrates them with existing information technology, allowing for automation without extensive software development. Their solutions operate across a wide range of computing platforms, from mainframes to handheld devices, enhancing business agility, reliability, and profitability. Haley Systems also offers consulting, training, and support services, and its software is embedded in numerous commercial applications utilized by major corporations across various sectors, including customer relationship management in financial services and telecommunications.

Helomics

Series C in 2003
Helomics Corporation is a personalized healthcare company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, focused on enhancing cancer care through a range of innovative diagnostic products and services. The company has developed the Precision Cellular Analytical Platform, which analyzes cell cycle and proliferation data over a 25-35 day period. Helomics' offerings include ChemoFx, which assists in selecting effective treatments for gynecologic cancer, and BioSpeciFx, a set of biomarker tests that provide insights into tumor characteristics and potential drug responses. Additionally, Helomics provides GeneFx Colon and GeneFx Lung, microarray-based gene signatures tailored for patients with stage two colon cancer and early-stage non-small cell lung cancer, respectively. The company also engages in tumor profiling services, including bioinformatics and contract research, to support clinical decision-making. Furthermore, Helomics utilizes its D-CHIP digital clinical health insight platform to deliver personalized oncology roadmaps and collaborates with pharmaceutical and diagnostics companies to enhance patient selection for clinical trials. Founded in 1995 and formerly known as Precision Therapeutics, Helomics continues to push the boundaries of precision oncology.

BodyMedia

Series C in 2003
BodyMedia, founded in 1999 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in the development of wearable body monitoring devices that collect physiological data to enhance health, wellness, and fitness. The company offers a range of continuous on-body monitors that utilize proprietary technology, clinically validated for accuracy. BodyMedia's devices assist both consumers and health professionals in making informed behavioral changes to manage weight and promote an active lifestyle, which are critical in addressing various medical conditions. The company has developed one of the largest databases of human physiological information, with its technology being utilized in over 100 clinical research studies related to health issues such as obesity, diabetes, and sleep disorders. Additionally, BodyMedia provides metabolic assessment and behavioral therapy services aimed at treating obesity and cardiovascular diseases, along with calorie management systems that help users track and compare calories burned with those consumed.

Renal Solutions

Series A in 2002
Renal Solutions is a company based in Warrendale, Pennsylvania, that specializes in the development of dialysis products and services. Founded in 2000, the company focuses on creating integrated medical devices for sorbent hemodialysis treatment, which is designed to improve care for patients suffering from chronic and acute kidney failure. By offering a clinical care model, Renal Solutions enables healthcare practitioners to provide convenient and flexible treatment options that utilize sorbent-based dialysis technology. In November 2007, Renal Solutions was acquired by Fresenius Medical Care, enhancing its capacity to deliver innovative renal care solutions.

Imago Scientific Instruments

Series A in 2002
Imago is a world class provider of metrology and analysis equipment serving the microelectronic and general research markets. We are committed to the development of the nanotechnology solutions required as the semiconductor, data storage and advanced materials industries increasingly enter the realm of nanotechnology.Imago provides time-to-market advantages to our customers through leading edge technology in the field of three-dimensional, nanoscale, metrology and analysis equipment. Our focus on and funding of advanced technology, together with our network of industrial collaborations, ensures that we continue to accelerate the development of these empowering metrology techniques. Imago's headquarters moved to a new, larger office and manufacturing facility in July 2006. The world-class applications lab includes two dual beam focused ion beams, two scanning electron microscopes, electro polishing equipment, a clean room area for specimen preparation, and a suite of Imago LEAP microscopes.

Helomics

Series B in 2001
Helomics Corporation is a personalized healthcare company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, focused on enhancing cancer care through a range of innovative diagnostic products and services. The company has developed the Precision Cellular Analytical Platform, which analyzes cell cycle and proliferation data over a 25-35 day period. Helomics' offerings include ChemoFx, which assists in selecting effective treatments for gynecologic cancer, and BioSpeciFx, a set of biomarker tests that provide insights into tumor characteristics and potential drug responses. Additionally, Helomics provides GeneFx Colon and GeneFx Lung, microarray-based gene signatures tailored for patients with stage two colon cancer and early-stage non-small cell lung cancer, respectively. The company also engages in tumor profiling services, including bioinformatics and contract research, to support clinical decision-making. Furthermore, Helomics utilizes its D-CHIP digital clinical health insight platform to deliver personalized oncology roadmaps and collaborates with pharmaceutical and diagnostics companies to enhance patient selection for clinical trials. Founded in 1995 and formerly known as Precision Therapeutics, Helomics continues to push the boundaries of precision oncology.

Carnegie Learning

Series B in 2001
Carnegie Learning is a publisher specializing in innovative, research-based mathematics curricula tailored for middle school, high school, and post-secondary students. The company provides differentiated instruction aimed at enhancing student success in mathematics, thereby facilitating graduation and equipping learners for the demands of the 21st century. Carnegie Learning develops artificial intelligence and learning software designed for regional schools, offering a comprehensive suite of proven educational resources, including textbooks, professional development, and data analysis services. These resources support conceptual understanding and developmental learning while also incorporating project-based computer science and coding curricula, enabling K-12 and college students to receive adaptive, personalized education and achieve effective learning outcomes.

IC Mechanics

Series A in 2001
IC Mechanics is a manufacturer specializing in electronic chips and semiconductors, particularly in the design of micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) sensors. The company aims to revolutionize the design, manufacturing, and application of smart MEMS sensor integrated circuits (ICs) by offering products that are cost-effective, more sensitive, and capable of higher bandwidth, all while being smaller and lighter than existing alternatives. This innovation is achieved through a unique sensor geometry and a manufacturing process that utilizes commodity CMOS VLSI wafers. By enhancing the standards for cost, performance, and size, IC Mechanics is positioned to facilitate the development of new devices and applications across various markets, catering specifically to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) seeking low-cost, highly integrated motion sensing and control solutions.

Helomics

Series A in 2001
Helomics Corporation is a personalized healthcare company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, focused on enhancing cancer care through a range of innovative diagnostic products and services. The company has developed the Precision Cellular Analytical Platform, which analyzes cell cycle and proliferation data over a 25-35 day period. Helomics' offerings include ChemoFx, which assists in selecting effective treatments for gynecologic cancer, and BioSpeciFx, a set of biomarker tests that provide insights into tumor characteristics and potential drug responses. Additionally, Helomics provides GeneFx Colon and GeneFx Lung, microarray-based gene signatures tailored for patients with stage two colon cancer and early-stage non-small cell lung cancer, respectively. The company also engages in tumor profiling services, including bioinformatics and contract research, to support clinical decision-making. Furthermore, Helomics utilizes its D-CHIP digital clinical health insight platform to deliver personalized oncology roadmaps and collaborates with pharmaceutical and diagnostics companies to enhance patient selection for clinical trials. Founded in 1995 and formerly known as Precision Therapeutics, Helomics continues to push the boundaries of precision oncology.

ClubCom

Series B in 2001
ClubCom is a digital media advertising agency that specializes in creating award-winning digital signage and television templates for promoting products and services, with a particular focus on the fitness industry. They offer high-definition music, audio, and video entertainment, along with educational content, club promotions, and targeted advertising tailored to commercial health clubs and gymnasiums. Their expertise lies in understanding the unique environment of fitness centers, allowing them to deliver customized solutions that enhance member experiences and drive engagement.

BodyMedia

Series A in 2000
BodyMedia, founded in 1999 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in the development of wearable body monitoring devices that collect physiological data to enhance health, wellness, and fitness. The company offers a range of continuous on-body monitors that utilize proprietary technology, clinically validated for accuracy. BodyMedia's devices assist both consumers and health professionals in making informed behavioral changes to manage weight and promote an active lifestyle, which are critical in addressing various medical conditions. The company has developed one of the largest databases of human physiological information, with its technology being utilized in over 100 clinical research studies related to health issues such as obesity, diabetes, and sleep disorders. Additionally, BodyMedia provides metabolic assessment and behavioral therapy services aimed at treating obesity and cardiovascular diseases, along with calorie management systems that help users track and compare calories burned with those consumed.

OnlineChoice

Venture Round in 2000
OnlineChoice is a Pittsburgh-based company founded in August 1999 that leverages the concept of group buying to provide consumers with the best prices on various goods and services, including electricity, natural gas, and communication services. By utilizing an online platform, OnlineChoice aggregates consumers who are interested in saving money, allowing suppliers to reduce marketing costs by selling to a large group instead of individual buyers. This innovative approach not only benefits consumers through lower prices but also streamlines the purchasing process for suppliers, creating a mutually advantageous marketplace.
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