Highland Europe

Highland Europe is a venture capital firm founded in 2012, headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Geneva, Switzerland. The firm specializes in investing in growth-stage companies within the internet, mobile, and software sectors across Europe. Highland Europe typically makes equity investments ranging from €5 million to €75 million in companies that have achieved annual revenues of at least €10 million. The firm aims to support management teams in accelerating growth and building sustainable businesses by providing capital for both primary investments and secondary transactions. Highland Europe works closely with Highland Capital Partners, leveraging their extensive experience in venture capital to identify and nurture companies that address large market opportunities and have the potential for global expansion.

Efosa Ayanru

Associate

Robert T. Bemis

Vice President of Global Infrastructure

Keith Benjamin

General Partner

Jacob Bernstein

Principal

David Blyghton

Partner

Samuel Brooks

Partner

Sam Brooks

Partner

Eoghan Dorman

Senior Associate

Anna Faulkner

Associate

Laurence Garrett

Partner

Irena Goldenberg

General Partner

Thomas E. Guilfoile

General Partner, Highland Consumer Fund

Ayna Hayden

Principal

Michael Lackey

Investor

Paul Maeder

Chair, Partner and Founder

Lucinda Maxwell

Associate

Fergal Mullen

Co-Founder and Partner

Tom Neuberger

Associate

Helena Prokhorenko

Principal

Will de Quant

Senior Associate

Gajan Rajanathan

General Partner

Ronan Shally

Partner and CFO

Emily Tan

Senior Associate

Jean Tardy-Joubert

Partner

Chuan Thor

Managing Director

Harry Williams

Senior Associate

Tony Zappala

Partner

Anthony Zappalà

Partner

Past deals in Massachussets

Fairmarkit

Series C in 2022
Fairmarkit is an intelligent sourcing platform that empowers organizations to more efficiently purchase the goods and services they need. By equipping procurement and supply-chain teams with automation and data, Fairmarkit promotes competitive bidding while reducing manual work within existing processes. Leveraged by innovative procurement departments across a number of industries, such as Univision, ServiceNow, and the MBTA, Fairmarkit aims to revolutionize the way organizations make purchases.

Coin Metrics

Series C in 2022
Coin Metrics Inc. is an online publisher specializing in blockchain and cryptocurrency data, offering a range of market and network analytics to various industries. Founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company provides several key products, including the CM Network Data Pro, which delivers historical crypto network data in a detailed format for institutional clients. Additionally, Coin Metrics offers the CM Market Data Feed, a standardized solution for trade, candle, and order book data from multiple exchanges, and CM Reference Rates, which provides fixed pricing for various assets quoted in U.S. dollars. By focusing on transparent and actionable data, Coin Metrics enables stakeholders to better understand and utilize public crypto networks.

Vecna Robotics

Series C in 2022
Vecna Robotics, Inc. specializes in the development and marketing of robotic autonomous vehicles aimed at enhancing logistics and material handling operations. Founded in 2018 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of solutions including automated material handling, hybrid fulfillment, and workflow optimization. Its flagship product, Pivot.al, is a multi-agent AI-based orchestration engine that monitors operational states and adjusts processes to ensure optimal performance across all team members. Additionally, Vecna provides Beacon, a comprehensive solution that integrates software updates, data analytics, and remote operations, enabling the analysis of data collected by its robots. By focusing on the integration of workflows with robotic systems, Vecna Robotics seeks to revolutionize customer productivity through advanced automation technologies.

Coin Metrics

Series B in 2021
Coin Metrics Inc. is an online publisher specializing in blockchain and cryptocurrency data, offering a range of market and network analytics to various industries. Founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company provides several key products, including the CM Network Data Pro, which delivers historical crypto network data in a detailed format for institutional clients. Additionally, Coin Metrics offers the CM Market Data Feed, a standardized solution for trade, candle, and order book data from multiple exchanges, and CM Reference Rates, which provides fixed pricing for various assets quoted in U.S. dollars. By focusing on transparent and actionable data, Coin Metrics enables stakeholders to better understand and utilize public crypto networks.

Tomorrow.io

Series D in 2021
Tomorrow.io develops a comprehensive weather intelligence platform designed to predict and address weather-related challenges. The platform offers a weather dashboard that delivers historical, real-time, and forecast data on various weather parameters, along with personalized insights to help businesses make informed decisions. It features a global weather API that provides hyperlocal forecasts and historical weather data worldwide. Additionally, Tomorrow.io offers a health operations optimization platform that integrates air quality insights with localized weather data, assisting businesses in managing health risks. The company serves diverse industries, including air freight, agriculture, automotive, aviation, construction, healthcare, and more. Founded in 2015, Tomorrow.io is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with offices in Tel Aviv, Boulder, and Singapore.

Cobalt

Series B in 2020
Cobalt Labs, Inc. specializes in bitcoin application security solutions and has evolved to offer a modernized platform for penetration testing services. Originally known as CrowdCurity, the company rebranded in 2016 and has since developed a crowdsourced software-as-a-service platform that connects businesses with certified security researchers. Cobalt Central serves as a secure inbox for managing security programs, facilitating bug reports, and enabling interaction with researchers. Additionally, the company provides CrowdCurity, which focuses on bug bounty programs to enhance collaboration between organizations and security experts. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, Cobalt Labs also maintains offices in Berlin and Boston, delivering actionable insights that help organizations identify and remediate software vulnerabilities efficiently.

Cobalt

Series B in 2020
Cobalt Labs, Inc. specializes in bitcoin application security solutions and has evolved to offer a modernized platform for penetration testing services. Originally known as CrowdCurity, the company rebranded in 2016 and has since developed a crowdsourced software-as-a-service platform that connects businesses with certified security researchers. Cobalt Central serves as a secure inbox for managing security programs, facilitating bug reports, and enabling interaction with researchers. Additionally, the company provides CrowdCurity, which focuses on bug bounty programs to enhance collaboration between organizations and security experts. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, Cobalt Labs also maintains offices in Berlin and Boston, delivering actionable insights that help organizations identify and remediate software vulnerabilities efficiently.

Coin Metrics

Series A in 2020
Coin Metrics Inc. is an online publisher specializing in blockchain and cryptocurrency data, offering a range of market and network analytics to various industries. Founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company provides several key products, including the CM Network Data Pro, which delivers historical crypto network data in a detailed format for institutional clients. Additionally, Coin Metrics offers the CM Market Data Feed, a standardized solution for trade, candle, and order book data from multiple exchanges, and CM Reference Rates, which provides fixed pricing for various assets quoted in U.S. dollars. By focusing on transparent and actionable data, Coin Metrics enables stakeholders to better understand and utilize public crypto networks.

Catalant

Series E in 2020
Catalant Technologies, Inc. is a Boston-based software company that specializes in providing solutions for strategy execution to global enterprises. Founded in 2013 and formerly known as HourlyNerd, the company offers a platform that assists organizations in transforming their strategic objectives into actionable plans. Catalant's software enables businesses to align work, access both internal and external resources, collaborate effectively, and measure the value of their efforts, facilitating faster execution of mission-critical projects. The platform connects enterprises with a global network of over 65,000 experts and more than 27,000 boutique firms, providing a streamlined approach to sourcing expertise on demand. By leveraging best-in-class tools for talent management, Catalant helps clients improve efficiency and effectiveness in achieving their strategic goals.

Kyruus

Series D in 2020
Kyruus, Inc. is a provider of web-based software solutions focused on optimizing physician networks for hospitals, health systems, and life science companies. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Kyruus offers a suite of analytically driven products designed to enhance the engagement, management, and performance of healthcare providers. Its solutions include Kyruus Passport, which allows physicians to track their activity and productivity, and Kyruus Profiles, which provides administrators with tools to monitor and analyze physician performance. Additionally, the company offers Kyruus MDSeekyr for identifying high-value providers and Kyruus Insight Reports for evaluating physician network trends and performance. The ProviderMatch suite further aids hospitals in connecting patients with the most suitable providers, ensuring a seamless patient experience while aligning provider availability with patient demand. Through its proprietary data management platform, Kyruus leverages accurate data to facilitate effective appointments and enhance overall patient care.

Vecna Robotics

Series B in 2020
Vecna Robotics, Inc. specializes in the development and marketing of robotic autonomous vehicles aimed at enhancing logistics and material handling operations. Founded in 2018 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of solutions including automated material handling, hybrid fulfillment, and workflow optimization. Its flagship product, Pivot.al, is a multi-agent AI-based orchestration engine that monitors operational states and adjusts processes to ensure optimal performance across all team members. Additionally, Vecna provides Beacon, a comprehensive solution that integrates software updates, data analytics, and remote operations, enabling the analysis of data collected by its robots. By focusing on the integration of workflows with robotic systems, Vecna Robotics seeks to revolutionize customer productivity through advanced automation technologies.

LovePop

Series B in 2019
LovePop, Inc. designs and manufactures magical pop-up greeting cards. The company provides pop-up greeting cards for various occasions, such as birthdays, new babies, weddings, just because, get well, thank you, sympathy, holidays, and Valentine's Day. It markets and sells its products through its outlets in Boston, Northern California, Southern California, and Las Vegas; and online. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Coin Metrics

Seed Round in 2019
Coin Metrics Inc. is an online publisher specializing in blockchain and cryptocurrency data, offering a range of market and network analytics to various industries. Founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company provides several key products, including the CM Network Data Pro, which delivers historical crypto network data in a detailed format for institutional clients. Additionally, Coin Metrics offers the CM Market Data Feed, a standardized solution for trade, candle, and order book data from multiple exchanges, and CM Reference Rates, which provides fixed pricing for various assets quoted in U.S. dollars. By focusing on transparent and actionable data, Coin Metrics enables stakeholders to better understand and utilize public crypto networks.

ClearSky Data

Venture Round in 2018
ClearSky Data operates a global storage network that provides enterprise storage as a fully managed service, simplifying the entire data lifecycle for businesses. Its innovative Smart Tiered Caching technology categorizes data into hot, warm, and cold tiers based on usage, allowing customers to efficiently manage and scale their storage needs through an intuitive dashboard. The service enables seamless data movement across the network for various applications, including data center migration and disaster recovery, while ensuring low-latency access to cloud instances through partnerships with major public cloud providers. ClearSky's model significantly reduces the total cost of ownership compared to traditional physical storage arrays, offering a cost-effective solution for demanding workloads. The company emphasizes high availability, security, and resilience, employing industry-leading technologies to protect customer data from the moment it enters the network, allowing enterprises to focus on their core operations without worrying about data management.

SessionM

Series E in 2018
SessionM, Inc. is a cloud-based software platform focused on customer engagement and loyalty. It provides a comprehensive marketing automation and loyalty solution that captures customer behaviors across various channels, enhancing individual profiles with real-time data. The platform features SessionM Insights, a reporting tool that analyzes the impact of loyalty programs on revenue and sales. By organizing data from point-of-sale systems, mobile applications, customer service interactions, and social media, SessionM enables businesses to understand audience behaviors and derive actionable insights. It also facilitates real-time engagement through customizable workflows that manage marketing and loyalty initiatives, including rewards and offers. The platform leverages advanced machine learning to deliver personalized customer experiences, helping brands to strengthen and optimize their relationships with consumers. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, SessionM operates globally with additional offices in major cities across the United States and Europe. As of late 2019, it functions as a subsidiary of Mastercard Incorporated.

Kyruus

Corporate Round in 2018
Kyruus, Inc. is a provider of web-based software solutions focused on optimizing physician networks for hospitals, health systems, and life science companies. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Kyruus offers a suite of analytically driven products designed to enhance the engagement, management, and performance of healthcare providers. Its solutions include Kyruus Passport, which allows physicians to track their activity and productivity, and Kyruus Profiles, which provides administrators with tools to monitor and analyze physician performance. Additionally, the company offers Kyruus MDSeekyr for identifying high-value providers and Kyruus Insight Reports for evaluating physician network trends and performance. The ProviderMatch suite further aids hospitals in connecting patients with the most suitable providers, ensuring a seamless patient experience while aligning provider availability with patient demand. Through its proprietary data management platform, Kyruus leverages accurate data to facilitate effective appointments and enhance overall patient care.

LovePop

Series A in 2018
LovePop, Inc. designs and manufactures magical pop-up greeting cards. The company provides pop-up greeting cards for various occasions, such as birthdays, new babies, weddings, just because, get well, thank you, sympathy, holidays, and Valentine's Day. It markets and sells its products through its outlets in Boston, Northern California, Southern California, and Las Vegas; and online. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

BastionZero

Seed Round in 2017
Commonwealth Crypto is developing technology to allow traders to maintain custody of their coins while trading at a cryptocurrency exchange. Their technology ensures that no one, even a compromised or hacked exchange, has the power to take custody of a trader’s digital assets. Instead, traders can keep their coins securely housed in their wallet or custodial service, even as they trade.Their technology is compatible with top cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin and ZCash.

Catalant

Series D in 2017
Catalant Technologies, Inc. is a Boston-based software company that specializes in providing solutions for strategy execution to global enterprises. Founded in 2013 and formerly known as HourlyNerd, the company offers a platform that assists organizations in transforming their strategic objectives into actionable plans. Catalant's software enables businesses to align work, access both internal and external resources, collaborate effectively, and measure the value of their efforts, facilitating faster execution of mission-critical projects. The platform connects enterprises with a global network of over 65,000 experts and more than 27,000 boutique firms, providing a streamlined approach to sourcing expertise on demand. By leveraging best-in-class tools for talent management, Catalant helps clients improve efficiency and effectiveness in achieving their strategic goals.

Verb Energy

Convertible Note in 2017
Verb Energy, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, specializes in the production of caffeinated energy bars. The company's flagship product, the Verb Caffeinated Energy Bar, is designed to provide a healthy and convenient source of energy. Each bar incorporates caffeine derived from organic green tea, combined with carbohydrates and protein to ensure prolonged energy release. Verb Energy aims to deliver tasty and nutritious energy products that cater to a wide audience, promoting a lifestyle of health and vitality while remaining affordable.

LevelUp

Venture Round in 2017
LevelUp is focused on creating advanced mobile experiences for over 200 brands across the United States, facilitating customer engagement and sales growth through a comprehensive platform. This platform includes a variety of features such as mobile rewards, payments, online ordering, customer relationship management, and loyalty programs. By consolidating data from in-store and online transactions, LevelUp enables merchants to design and execute targeted marketing campaigns that aim to boost customer spending and frequency. The company has established strategic partnerships with major organizations, providing restaurants access to a broader customer base beyond their own applications. LevelUp distinguishes itself by developing a mobile payment network that positions businesses to adapt to future changes in the mobile landscape.

Fam

Convertible Note in 2017
Fam's mission is to build products that revolutionize the way teens and millennials communicate. They believe in a calculated combination of live group video and group chat messaging to execute this. It is the world’s first group video chat app for iMessage, with over 7 million users. Their app instantly connects with the family and friends closest to its user through group video calling, right from their iPhone, and Android text message app.

Rethink Robotics

Series E in 2017
Rethink Robotics is a company based in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on developing advanced robotic solutions for the manufacturing industry. Its flagship product, the Baxter robot, utilizes the Intera software platform to enhance workforce efficiency by integrating trainable, safe, and cost-effective robots alongside skilled human labor. Baxter is designed to automate repetitive and hazardous tasks, such as loading, packing, and inspection, thereby increasing flexibility and reducing operational costs for manufacturers in sectors like automotive, electronics, and consumer goods. Additionally, Rethink Robotics offers the Baxter Research Robot for academic and corporate research, featuring integrated sensors and an open software development kit for custom application development. The company's mission is to drive innovation in robotics and support manufacturers in adapting to the demands of an agile economy. Rethink Robotics is backed by prominent investors, including Bezos Expeditions and Charles River Ventures.

SessionM

Series D in 2016
SessionM, Inc. is a cloud-based software platform focused on customer engagement and loyalty. It provides a comprehensive marketing automation and loyalty solution that captures customer behaviors across various channels, enhancing individual profiles with real-time data. The platform features SessionM Insights, a reporting tool that analyzes the impact of loyalty programs on revenue and sales. By organizing data from point-of-sale systems, mobile applications, customer service interactions, and social media, SessionM enables businesses to understand audience behaviors and derive actionable insights. It also facilitates real-time engagement through customizable workflows that manage marketing and loyalty initiatives, including rewards and offers. The platform leverages advanced machine learning to deliver personalized customer experiences, helping brands to strengthen and optimize their relationships with consumers. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, SessionM operates globally with additional offices in major cities across the United States and Europe. As of late 2019, it functions as a subsidiary of Mastercard Incorporated.

Catalant

Series C in 2016
Catalant Technologies, Inc. is a Boston-based software company that specializes in providing solutions for strategy execution to global enterprises. Founded in 2013 and formerly known as HourlyNerd, the company offers a platform that assists organizations in transforming their strategic objectives into actionable plans. Catalant's software enables businesses to align work, access both internal and external resources, collaborate effectively, and measure the value of their efforts, facilitating faster execution of mission-critical projects. The platform connects enterprises with a global network of over 65,000 experts and more than 27,000 boutique firms, providing a streamlined approach to sourcing expertise on demand. By leveraging best-in-class tools for talent management, Catalant helps clients improve efficiency and effectiveness in achieving their strategic goals.

nuTonomy

Series A in 2016
nuTonomy Inc. is a technology company specializing in software for autonomous passenger vehicles. Founded in 2013 as a spin-off from MIT and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company focuses on creating a comprehensive solution for managing large fleets of autonomous taxis. This includes software for navigation in urban environments, smartphone-based ride-hailing, and fleet routing and management. Additionally, nuTonomy's technology allows for remote vehicle control through teleoperation, enhancing safety and efficiency in transportation. The company collaborates with major automotive manufacturers and innovative startups to transform personal mobility for the modern era. As of November 2017, nuTonomy operates as a subsidiary of Delphi Corp.

Handy

Series C in 2015
Handy Technologies, Inc., doing business as Handy, operates an online platform for connecting individuals looking for household services with independent service professionals. It offers repair and maintenance services, which includes air conditioner services, furniture assembly services, plumbing services, electrical services, and home cleaning services. Handy Technologies, Inc. was formerly known as Handybook, Inc. and changed its name to Handy Technologies, Inc. in September 2014. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in New York, New York having additional offices in Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, and Vancouver. Handy Technologies, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of ANGI Homeservices Inc.

ClearSky Data

Series B in 2015
ClearSky Data operates a global storage network that provides enterprise storage as a fully managed service, simplifying the entire data lifecycle for businesses. Its innovative Smart Tiered Caching technology categorizes data into hot, warm, and cold tiers based on usage, allowing customers to efficiently manage and scale their storage needs through an intuitive dashboard. The service enables seamless data movement across the network for various applications, including data center migration and disaster recovery, while ensuring low-latency access to cloud instances through partnerships with major public cloud providers. ClearSky's model significantly reduces the total cost of ownership compared to traditional physical storage arrays, offering a cost-effective solution for demanding workloads. The company emphasizes high availability, security, and resilience, employing industry-leading technologies to protect customer data from the moment it enters the network, allowing enterprises to focus on their core operations without worrying about data management.

Carbon Black

Series F in 2015
Carbon Black, Inc. is a prominent provider of cybersecurity solutions focused on endpoint and server security, operating in the United States and internationally. The company offers a comprehensive range of products designed to predict, prevent, detect, respond to, and remediate cyber threats, thereby averting potential data breaches and damaging incidents. Its key offerings include the CB Predictive Security Cloud, which leverages big data analytics for endpoint data collection and threat detection, as well as products like CB Defense, a next-generation antivirus and endpoint detection solution, and CB ThreatHunter, which provides visibility for security operations. Additionally, Carbon Black offers real-time solutions such as CB LiveOps and a managed service called CB ThreatSight. The company serves a diverse client base, including security-focused enterprises, government agencies, and small to mid-sized organizations. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Carbon Black was previously known as Bit9, Inc. and became a subsidiary of VMware, Inc. in 2019.

Kyruus

Series C in 2015
Kyruus, Inc. is a provider of web-based software solutions focused on optimizing physician networks for hospitals, health systems, and life science companies. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Kyruus offers a suite of analytically driven products designed to enhance the engagement, management, and performance of healthcare providers. Its solutions include Kyruus Passport, which allows physicians to track their activity and productivity, and Kyruus Profiles, which provides administrators with tools to monitor and analyze physician performance. Additionally, the company offers Kyruus MDSeekyr for identifying high-value providers and Kyruus Insight Reports for evaluating physician network trends and performance. The ProviderMatch suite further aids hospitals in connecting patients with the most suitable providers, ensuring a seamless patient experience while aligning provider availability with patient demand. Through its proprietary data management platform, Kyruus leverages accurate data to facilitate effective appointments and enhance overall patient care.

Movik Networks

Series E in 2015
Movik Networks, headquartered near Boston, Massachusetts, with an R&D facility in Bangalore, India, specializes in providing tailored solutions that enhance content and application awareness at the edge of mobile networks. The company's offerings are designed to support mobile operators in optimizing their radio access networks (RAN) for improved performance and efficiency. Movik is guided by an experienced management team known for successfully delivering products to telecommunications carriers, emphasizing its commitment to innovation in the mobile networking sector.

SessionM

Series C in 2015
SessionM, Inc. is a cloud-based software platform focused on customer engagement and loyalty. It provides a comprehensive marketing automation and loyalty solution that captures customer behaviors across various channels, enhancing individual profiles with real-time data. The platform features SessionM Insights, a reporting tool that analyzes the impact of loyalty programs on revenue and sales. By organizing data from point-of-sale systems, mobile applications, customer service interactions, and social media, SessionM enables businesses to understand audience behaviors and derive actionable insights. It also facilitates real-time engagement through customizable workflows that manage marketing and loyalty initiatives, including rewards and offers. The platform leverages advanced machine learning to deliver personalized customer experiences, helping brands to strengthen and optimize their relationships with consumers. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, SessionM operates globally with additional offices in major cities across the United States and Europe. As of late 2019, it functions as a subsidiary of Mastercard Incorporated.
Minerva Neurosciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of a portfolio of product candidates to treat central nervous system (CNS) diseases. Our goal is to transform the lives of patients with improved therapeutic options and a patient-centric focus. Leveraging extensive domain expertise, we have identified and acquired or in-licensed a portfolio of development-stage proprietary compounds with innovative mechanisms of action.

Paint Nite

Series A in 2015
Paint Nite, LLC specializes in hosting social painting events at local bars and restaurants, where participants can paint, eat, and drink under the guidance of a professional artist. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company provides all necessary materials, including paint, canvases, brushes, and easels, as well as merchandise like tank tops and event gift tickets available online. Paint Nite caters to a variety of occasions, including group events, private parties, corporate gatherings, and fundraising activities across the United States and Canada. With a focus on creating a unique, memorable experience, Paint Nite leverages a technology platform to facilitate event registration and promotion, allowing local artists and venues to thrive. Each month, over 350 local artists conduct more than 4,000 painting events at around 1,000 venues, collectively selling approximately 150,000 tickets in 135 cities across multiple countries, including South Africa, Argentina, and the UK.

Catalant

Series B in 2015
Catalant Technologies, Inc. is a Boston-based software company that specializes in providing solutions for strategy execution to global enterprises. Founded in 2013 and formerly known as HourlyNerd, the company offers a platform that assists organizations in transforming their strategic objectives into actionable plans. Catalant's software enables businesses to align work, access both internal and external resources, collaborate effectively, and measure the value of their efforts, facilitating faster execution of mission-critical projects. The platform connects enterprises with a global network of over 65,000 experts and more than 27,000 boutique firms, providing a streamlined approach to sourcing expertise on demand. By leveraging best-in-class tools for talent management, Catalant helps clients improve efficiency and effectiveness in achieving their strategic goals.

Turbonomic

Series D in 2015
Turbonomic specializes in application resource management technology that optimizes application performance, compliance, and cost in real-time. Its AI-powered platform integrates with major application performance management (APM) and IT service management solutions, creating a control plane to automate IT resource management across on-premises and multi-cloud environments. By dynamically aligning application demand with infrastructure supply, Turbonomic enables organizations to maintain optimal application health and performance while effectively managing costs. The platform's workload automation capabilities provide a comprehensive solution for hybrid cloud environments, ensuring organizations can self-manage their resources in real-time.

QD Vision

Series G in 2015
Founded in August 2004, QD Vision is a nanotechnology product company delivering a new generation of display and lighting solutions to major industries where color, power, and design matter. The company is harnessing the unique light-emitting properties of quantum dots to deliver a new generation of display solutions that provide unmatched color, power efficiency, and cost savings QD Vision's technology platform sets new standards for color purity, brightness, power consumption, and design flexibility. Backed by a patent portfolio secured by the founders' research at MIT and continued developments at QD Vision, the company is targeting applications such as consumer electronics products, flat-panel displays, electronic signage, solid-state lighting, and national security.

Rethink Robotics

Series D in 2015
Rethink Robotics is a company based in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on developing advanced robotic solutions for the manufacturing industry. Its flagship product, the Baxter robot, utilizes the Intera software platform to enhance workforce efficiency by integrating trainable, safe, and cost-effective robots alongside skilled human labor. Baxter is designed to automate repetitive and hazardous tasks, such as loading, packing, and inspection, thereby increasing flexibility and reducing operational costs for manufacturers in sectors like automotive, electronics, and consumer goods. Additionally, Rethink Robotics offers the Baxter Research Robot for academic and corporate research, featuring integrated sensors and an open software development kit for custom application development. The company's mission is to drive innovation in robotics and support manufacturers in adapting to the demands of an agile economy. Rethink Robotics is backed by prominent investors, including Bezos Expeditions and Charles River Ventures.

Handy

Series B in 2014
Handy Technologies, Inc., doing business as Handy, operates an online platform for connecting individuals looking for household services with independent service professionals. It offers repair and maintenance services, which includes air conditioner services, furniture assembly services, plumbing services, electrical services, and home cleaning services. Handy Technologies, Inc. was formerly known as Handybook, Inc. and changed its name to Handy Technologies, Inc. in September 2014. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in New York, New York having additional offices in Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, and Vancouver. Handy Technologies, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of ANGI Homeservices Inc.

Catalant

Series A in 2014
Catalant Technologies, Inc. is a Boston-based software company that specializes in providing solutions for strategy execution to global enterprises. Founded in 2013 and formerly known as HourlyNerd, the company offers a platform that assists organizations in transforming their strategic objectives into actionable plans. Catalant's software enables businesses to align work, access both internal and external resources, collaborate effectively, and measure the value of their efforts, facilitating faster execution of mission-critical projects. The platform connects enterprises with a global network of over 65,000 experts and more than 27,000 boutique firms, providing a streamlined approach to sourcing expertise on demand. By leveraging best-in-class tools for talent management, Catalant helps clients improve efficiency and effectiveness in achieving their strategic goals.

Carbon Black

Series E in 2014
Carbon Black, Inc. is a prominent provider of cybersecurity solutions focused on endpoint and server security, operating in the United States and internationally. The company offers a comprehensive range of products designed to predict, prevent, detect, respond to, and remediate cyber threats, thereby averting potential data breaches and damaging incidents. Its key offerings include the CB Predictive Security Cloud, which leverages big data analytics for endpoint data collection and threat detection, as well as products like CB Defense, a next-generation antivirus and endpoint detection solution, and CB ThreatHunter, which provides visibility for security operations. Additionally, Carbon Black offers real-time solutions such as CB LiveOps and a managed service called CB ThreatSight. The company serves a diverse client base, including security-focused enterprises, government agencies, and small to mid-sized organizations. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Carbon Black was previously known as Bit9, Inc. and became a subsidiary of VMware, Inc. in 2019.

ClearSky Data

Series A in 2014
ClearSky Data operates a global storage network that provides enterprise storage as a fully managed service, simplifying the entire data lifecycle for businesses. Its innovative Smart Tiered Caching technology categorizes data into hot, warm, and cold tiers based on usage, allowing customers to efficiently manage and scale their storage needs through an intuitive dashboard. The service enables seamless data movement across the network for various applications, including data center migration and disaster recovery, while ensuring low-latency access to cloud instances through partnerships with major public cloud providers. ClearSky's model significantly reduces the total cost of ownership compared to traditional physical storage arrays, offering a cost-effective solution for demanding workloads. The company emphasizes high availability, security, and resilience, employing industry-leading technologies to protect customer data from the moment it enters the network, allowing enterprises to focus on their core operations without worrying about data management.

Infinio

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

Rethink Robotics

Series C in 2013
Rethink Robotics is a company based in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on developing advanced robotic solutions for the manufacturing industry. Its flagship product, the Baxter robot, utilizes the Intera software platform to enhance workforce efficiency by integrating trainable, safe, and cost-effective robots alongside skilled human labor. Baxter is designed to automate repetitive and hazardous tasks, such as loading, packing, and inspection, thereby increasing flexibility and reducing operational costs for manufacturers in sectors like automotive, electronics, and consumer goods. Additionally, Rethink Robotics offers the Baxter Research Robot for academic and corporate research, featuring integrated sensors and an open software development kit for custom application development. The company's mission is to drive innovation in robotics and support manufacturers in adapting to the demands of an agile economy. Rethink Robotics is backed by prominent investors, including Bezos Expeditions and Charles River Ventures.

Handy

Series A in 2013
Handy Technologies, Inc., doing business as Handy, operates an online platform for connecting individuals looking for household services with independent service professionals. It offers repair and maintenance services, which includes air conditioner services, furniture assembly services, plumbing services, electrical services, and home cleaning services. Handy Technologies, Inc. was formerly known as Handybook, Inc. and changed its name to Handy Technologies, Inc. in September 2014. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in New York, New York having additional offices in Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, and Vancouver. Handy Technologies, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of ANGI Homeservices Inc.

Dailybreak

Series A in 2013
Dailybreak Inc. offers online advertising campaigns for brands through its website that allows people to earn rewards and win prizes by completing fun and exciting challenges. It offers challenges in the areas of animals, books and literature, college, food and drink, government and politics, history, humor, lifestyle and fashion, mind and body, money and business, people, pop culture, puzzles and brainteasers, random knowledge, science and nature, scifi and fantasy, sports, tech and gaming, travel and geography, and TV and movies.

QD Vision

Series E in 2013
Founded in August 2004, QD Vision is a nanotechnology product company delivering a new generation of display and lighting solutions to major industries where color, power, and design matter. The company is harnessing the unique light-emitting properties of quantum dots to deliver a new generation of display solutions that provide unmatched color, power efficiency, and cost savings QD Vision's technology platform sets new standards for color purity, brightness, power consumption, and design flexibility. Backed by a patent portfolio secured by the founders' research at MIT and continued developments at QD Vision, the company is targeting applications such as consumer electronics products, flat-panel displays, electronic signage, solid-state lighting, and national security.

Indochino

Series B in 2013
Indochino Apparel Inc. specializes in custom online menswear, offering a range of personalized clothing items including suits, shirts, vests, pants, chinos, and various accessories such as ties and cufflinks. Founded in 2007 and based in Vancouver, Canada, the company operates showrooms across major cities in Canada and the United States, including New York, San Francisco, and Houston. Indochino allows customers to take an active role in designing their garments, selecting details like monograms and linings, while also providing a step-by-step guide for creating a personalized measurement profile. With its omnichannel approach, customers can choose to shop online or visit a showroom, and their custom-made items are shipped directly to their door within two weeks. Indochino aims to make high-quality, perfectly fitting apparel accessible without the need for significant financial investment.

Infinio

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

Kyruus

Series B in 2013
Kyruus, Inc. is a provider of web-based software solutions focused on optimizing physician networks for hospitals, health systems, and life science companies. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Kyruus offers a suite of analytically driven products designed to enhance the engagement, management, and performance of healthcare providers. Its solutions include Kyruus Passport, which allows physicians to track their activity and productivity, and Kyruus Profiles, which provides administrators with tools to monitor and analyze physician performance. Additionally, the company offers Kyruus MDSeekyr for identifying high-value providers and Kyruus Insight Reports for evaluating physician network trends and performance. The ProviderMatch suite further aids hospitals in connecting patients with the most suitable providers, ensuring a seamless patient experience while aligning provider availability with patient demand. Through its proprietary data management platform, Kyruus leverages accurate data to facilitate effective appointments and enhance overall patient care.

Handy

Series A in 2012
Handy Technologies, Inc., doing business as Handy, operates an online platform for connecting individuals looking for household services with independent service professionals. It offers repair and maintenance services, which includes air conditioner services, furniture assembly services, plumbing services, electrical services, and home cleaning services. Handy Technologies, Inc. was formerly known as Handybook, Inc. and changed its name to Handy Technologies, Inc. in September 2014. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in New York, New York having additional offices in Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, and Vancouver. Handy Technologies, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of ANGI Homeservices Inc.

Carbon Black

Series D in 2012
Carbon Black, Inc. is a prominent provider of cybersecurity solutions focused on endpoint and server security, operating in the United States and internationally. The company offers a comprehensive range of products designed to predict, prevent, detect, respond to, and remediate cyber threats, thereby averting potential data breaches and damaging incidents. Its key offerings include the CB Predictive Security Cloud, which leverages big data analytics for endpoint data collection and threat detection, as well as products like CB Defense, a next-generation antivirus and endpoint detection solution, and CB ThreatHunter, which provides visibility for security operations. Additionally, Carbon Black offers real-time solutions such as CB LiveOps and a managed service called CB ThreatSight. The company serves a diverse client base, including security-focused enterprises, government agencies, and small to mid-sized organizations. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Carbon Black was previously known as Bit9, Inc. and became a subsidiary of VMware, Inc. in 2019.

Dailybreak

Series A in 2012
Dailybreak Inc. offers online advertising campaigns for brands through its website that allows people to earn rewards and win prizes by completing fun and exciting challenges. It offers challenges in the areas of animals, books and literature, college, food and drink, government and politics, history, humor, lifestyle and fashion, mind and body, money and business, people, pop culture, puzzles and brainteasers, random knowledge, science and nature, scifi and fantasy, sports, tech and gaming, travel and geography, and TV and movies.

Rethink Robotics

Series C in 2012
Rethink Robotics is a company based in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on developing advanced robotic solutions for the manufacturing industry. Its flagship product, the Baxter robot, utilizes the Intera software platform to enhance workforce efficiency by integrating trainable, safe, and cost-effective robots alongside skilled human labor. Baxter is designed to automate repetitive and hazardous tasks, such as loading, packing, and inspection, thereby increasing flexibility and reducing operational costs for manufacturers in sectors like automotive, electronics, and consumer goods. Additionally, Rethink Robotics offers the Baxter Research Robot for academic and corporate research, featuring integrated sensors and an open software development kit for custom application development. The company's mission is to drive innovation in robotics and support manufacturers in adapting to the demands of an agile economy. Rethink Robotics is backed by prominent investors, including Bezos Expeditions and Charles River Ventures.

LevelUp

Series D in 2012
LevelUp is focused on creating advanced mobile experiences for over 200 brands across the United States, facilitating customer engagement and sales growth through a comprehensive platform. This platform includes a variety of features such as mobile rewards, payments, online ordering, customer relationship management, and loyalty programs. By consolidating data from in-store and online transactions, LevelUp enables merchants to design and execute targeted marketing campaigns that aim to boost customer spending and frequency. The company has established strategic partnerships with major organizations, providing restaurants access to a broader customer base beyond their own applications. LevelUp distinguishes itself by developing a mobile payment network that positions businesses to adapt to future changes in the mobile landscape.

Gemvara

Series D in 2012
Gemvara, Inc. manufactures and sells custom-made fine jewelry for women and men through an online store. Its product categories include gemstone and diamond engagement rings; wedding rings and jewelry; and created rings, necklaces, and diamond studs. Gemvara, Inc. was formerly known as Paragon Lake, Inc. and changed its name to Gemvara, Inc. in February 2010. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. As of April 27, 2016, Gemvara, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Richline Group, Inc.

SessionM

Series B in 2012
SessionM, Inc. is a cloud-based software platform focused on customer engagement and loyalty. It provides a comprehensive marketing automation and loyalty solution that captures customer behaviors across various channels, enhancing individual profiles with real-time data. The platform features SessionM Insights, a reporting tool that analyzes the impact of loyalty programs on revenue and sales. By organizing data from point-of-sale systems, mobile applications, customer service interactions, and social media, SessionM enables businesses to understand audience behaviors and derive actionable insights. It also facilitates real-time engagement through customizable workflows that manage marketing and loyalty initiatives, including rewards and offers. The platform leverages advanced machine learning to deliver personalized customer experiences, helping brands to strengthen and optimize their relationships with consumers. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, SessionM operates globally with additional offices in major cities across the United States and Europe. As of late 2019, it functions as a subsidiary of Mastercard Incorporated.

Turbonomic

Series B in 2011
Turbonomic specializes in application resource management technology that optimizes application performance, compliance, and cost in real-time. Its AI-powered platform integrates with major application performance management (APM) and IT service management solutions, creating a control plane to automate IT resource management across on-premises and multi-cloud environments. By dynamically aligning application demand with infrastructure supply, Turbonomic enables organizations to maintain optimal application health and performance while effectively managing costs. The platform's workload automation capabilities provide a comprehensive solution for hybrid cloud environments, ensuring organizations can self-manage their resources in real-time.

BetterLesson

Venture Round in 2011
BetterLesson, Inc. is a professional development platform designed for educators, founded by teachers from Atlanta and Boston public schools. Established in 2008 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the platform enables teachers to connect with personal coaches to set professional development goals and create individualized learning plans. BetterLesson offers a searchable database that allows users to find lesson plans, classroom materials, and instructional resources, facilitating the organization and sharing of curricula among educators. By focusing on empowering teachers to quickly learn effective strategies for their students, BetterLesson aims to transform the professional development landscape and enhance teaching skills and student performance.

Kyruus

Series A in 2011
Kyruus, Inc. is a provider of web-based software solutions focused on optimizing physician networks for hospitals, health systems, and life science companies. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Kyruus offers a suite of analytically driven products designed to enhance the engagement, management, and performance of healthcare providers. Its solutions include Kyruus Passport, which allows physicians to track their activity and productivity, and Kyruus Profiles, which provides administrators with tools to monitor and analyze physician performance. Additionally, the company offers Kyruus MDSeekyr for identifying high-value providers and Kyruus Insight Reports for evaluating physician network trends and performance. The ProviderMatch suite further aids hospitals in connecting patients with the most suitable providers, ensuring a seamless patient experience while aligning provider availability with patient demand. Through its proprietary data management platform, Kyruus leverages accurate data to facilitate effective appointments and enhance overall patient care.

QD Vision

Series D in 2011
Founded in August 2004, QD Vision is a nanotechnology product company delivering a new generation of display and lighting solutions to major industries where color, power, and design matter. The company is harnessing the unique light-emitting properties of quantum dots to deliver a new generation of display solutions that provide unmatched color, power efficiency, and cost savings QD Vision's technology platform sets new standards for color purity, brightness, power consumption, and design flexibility. Backed by a patent portfolio secured by the founders' research at MIT and continued developments at QD Vision, the company is targeting applications such as consumer electronics products, flat-panel displays, electronic signage, solid-state lighting, and national security.

SessionM

Series A in 2011
SessionM, Inc. is a cloud-based software platform focused on customer engagement and loyalty. It provides a comprehensive marketing automation and loyalty solution that captures customer behaviors across various channels, enhancing individual profiles with real-time data. The platform features SessionM Insights, a reporting tool that analyzes the impact of loyalty programs on revenue and sales. By organizing data from point-of-sale systems, mobile applications, customer service interactions, and social media, SessionM enables businesses to understand audience behaviors and derive actionable insights. It also facilitates real-time engagement through customizable workflows that manage marketing and loyalty initiatives, including rewards and offers. The platform leverages advanced machine learning to deliver personalized customer experiences, helping brands to strengthen and optimize their relationships with consumers. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boston, SessionM operates globally with additional offices in major cities across the United States and Europe. As of late 2019, it functions as a subsidiary of Mastercard Incorporated.

PerkStreet Financial

Series B in 2011
PerkStreet Financial is a next-generation banking platform that generates industry-leading payments revenues. PerkStreet customers earn cash back for spending on their debit cards, weekly offers customized to their buying habits, and special cash back opportunities at the places they spend most. PerkStreet accounts generate an unprecedented level of transaction revenues, three times what a typical bank account will earn. PerkStreet generates such high levels of usage and revenue by using its proprietary commerce engine that predicts the purchase demands of its customers and incents them to take profitable actions using the company's rewards platform. PerkStreet serves more customers than 75% of the banks and credit unions in the country.

Dailybreak

Venture Round in 2011
Dailybreak Inc. offers online advertising campaigns for brands through its website that allows people to earn rewards and win prizes by completing fun and exciting challenges. It offers challenges in the areas of animals, books and literature, college, food and drink, government and politics, history, humor, lifestyle and fashion, mind and body, money and business, people, pop culture, puzzles and brainteasers, random knowledge, science and nature, scifi and fantasy, sports, tech and gaming, travel and geography, and TV and movies.

Carbon Black

Venture Round in 2011
Carbon Black, Inc. is a prominent provider of cybersecurity solutions focused on endpoint and server security, operating in the United States and internationally. The company offers a comprehensive range of products designed to predict, prevent, detect, respond to, and remediate cyber threats, thereby averting potential data breaches and damaging incidents. Its key offerings include the CB Predictive Security Cloud, which leverages big data analytics for endpoint data collection and threat detection, as well as products like CB Defense, a next-generation antivirus and endpoint detection solution, and CB ThreatHunter, which provides visibility for security operations. Additionally, Carbon Black offers real-time solutions such as CB LiveOps and a managed service called CB ThreatSight. The company serves a diverse client base, including security-focused enterprises, government agencies, and small to mid-sized organizations. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Carbon Black was previously known as Bit9, Inc. and became a subsidiary of VMware, Inc. in 2019.

Movik Networks

Series C in 2011
Movik Networks, headquartered near Boston, Massachusetts, with an R&D facility in Bangalore, India, specializes in providing tailored solutions that enhance content and application awareness at the edge of mobile networks. The company's offerings are designed to support mobile operators in optimizing their radio access networks (RAN) for improved performance and efficiency. Movik is guided by an experienced management team known for successfully delivering products to telecommunications carriers, emphasizing its commitment to innovation in the mobile networking sector.

ExaGrid

Series F in 2011
ExaGrid Systems, Inc. provides disk based backup solutions in the United States. It also offers disk-based data de-duplication backup solutions, as well as disk-based backup systems for information technology companies. In addition, the company provides backup applications for backups and restores. ExaGrid Systems, Inc. was formerly known as Inflection Systems, Inc. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts. ExaGrid Systems, Inc. has satellite offices in the United States and internationally.

LevelUp

Series C in 2011
LevelUp is focused on creating advanced mobile experiences for over 200 brands across the United States, facilitating customer engagement and sales growth through a comprehensive platform. This platform includes a variety of features such as mobile rewards, payments, online ordering, customer relationship management, and loyalty programs. By consolidating data from in-store and online transactions, LevelUp enables merchants to design and execute targeted marketing campaigns that aim to boost customer spending and frequency. The company has established strategic partnerships with major organizations, providing restaurants access to a broader customer base beyond their own applications. LevelUp distinguishes itself by developing a mobile payment network that positions businesses to adapt to future changes in the mobile landscape.

Movik Networks

Debt Financing in 2010
Movik Networks, headquartered near Boston, Massachusetts, with an R&D facility in Bangalore, India, specializes in providing tailored solutions that enhance content and application awareness at the edge of mobile networks. The company's offerings are designed to support mobile operators in optimizing their radio access networks (RAN) for improved performance and efficiency. Movik is guided by an experienced management team known for successfully delivering products to telecommunications carriers, emphasizing its commitment to innovation in the mobile networking sector.

Rethink Robotics

Series B in 2010
Rethink Robotics is a company based in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on developing advanced robotic solutions for the manufacturing industry. Its flagship product, the Baxter robot, utilizes the Intera software platform to enhance workforce efficiency by integrating trainable, safe, and cost-effective robots alongside skilled human labor. Baxter is designed to automate repetitive and hazardous tasks, such as loading, packing, and inspection, thereby increasing flexibility and reducing operational costs for manufacturers in sectors like automotive, electronics, and consumer goods. Additionally, Rethink Robotics offers the Baxter Research Robot for academic and corporate research, featuring integrated sensors and an open software development kit for custom application development. The company's mission is to drive innovation in robotics and support manufacturers in adapting to the demands of an agile economy. Rethink Robotics is backed by prominent investors, including Bezos Expeditions and Charles River Ventures.

Tatara Systems

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

Predictive Biosciences

Series C in 2010
Predictive Biosciences, Inc. is a molecular diagnostics company focused on developing diagnostic products aimed at enhancing cancer management. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company specializes in proteomics and oncology, particularly in the area of tumor biomarkers. Predictive Biosciences offers a range of assays that detect urinary biomarkers, which are indicative of the physiological changes associated with cancer development and progression. Among its key products are the Triage Monitoring Assay, which enables physicians to postpone invasive diagnostic procedures, the Interval Monitoring Assay for cancer surveillance between follow-up appointments, and the Stratification Assay to assist physicians in managing patient care decisions.

Gemvara

Series B in 2010
Gemvara, Inc. manufactures and sells custom-made fine jewelry for women and men through an online store. Its product categories include gemstone and diamond engagement rings; wedding rings and jewelry; and created rings, necklaces, and diamond studs. Gemvara, Inc. was formerly known as Paragon Lake, Inc. and changed its name to Gemvara, Inc. in February 2010. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. As of April 27, 2016, Gemvara, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Richline Group, Inc.

LevelUp

Series B in 2010
LevelUp is focused on creating advanced mobile experiences for over 200 brands across the United States, facilitating customer engagement and sales growth through a comprehensive platform. This platform includes a variety of features such as mobile rewards, payments, online ordering, customer relationship management, and loyalty programs. By consolidating data from in-store and online transactions, LevelUp enables merchants to design and execute targeted marketing campaigns that aim to boost customer spending and frequency. The company has established strategic partnerships with major organizations, providing restaurants access to a broader customer base beyond their own applications. LevelUp distinguishes itself by developing a mobile payment network that positions businesses to adapt to future changes in the mobile landscape.

QD Vision

Series C in 2009
Founded in August 2004, QD Vision is a nanotechnology product company delivering a new generation of display and lighting solutions to major industries where color, power, and design matter. The company is harnessing the unique light-emitting properties of quantum dots to deliver a new generation of display solutions that provide unmatched color, power efficiency, and cost savings QD Vision's technology platform sets new standards for color purity, brightness, power consumption, and design flexibility. Backed by a patent portfolio secured by the founders' research at MIT and continued developments at QD Vision, the company is targeting applications such as consumer electronics products, flat-panel displays, electronic signage, solid-state lighting, and national security.

ExaGrid

Series E in 2009
ExaGrid Systems, Inc. provides disk based backup solutions in the United States. It also offers disk-based data de-duplication backup solutions, as well as disk-based backup systems for information technology companies. In addition, the company provides backup applications for backups and restores. ExaGrid Systems, Inc. was formerly known as Inflection Systems, Inc. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts. ExaGrid Systems, Inc. has satellite offices in the United States and internationally.

Movik Networks

Series B in 2009
Movik Networks, headquartered near Boston, Massachusetts, with an R&D facility in Bangalore, India, specializes in providing tailored solutions that enhance content and application awareness at the edge of mobile networks. The company's offerings are designed to support mobile operators in optimizing their radio access networks (RAN) for improved performance and efficiency. Movik is guided by an experienced management team known for successfully delivering products to telecommunications carriers, emphasizing its commitment to innovation in the mobile networking sector.

Helicos BioSciences

Post in 2009
Helicos BioSciences Corporation is a life sciences company that specializes in advanced genetic analysis technology. It has developed the True Single Molecule Sequencing (tSMS) technology, which allows for the rapid analysis of large amounts of genetic material by directly sequencing individual molecules of DNA and RNA. This innovative approach enables precise sequencing and offers significant advantages in research, drug discovery, and clinical diagnostics. The Helicos Genetic Analysis Platform includes the HeliScope Single Molecule Sequencer, which performs a series of biochemical reactions on single DNA or RNA molecules, and the HeliScope Analysis Engine, an image analysis computer system that processes the sequencing data. The platform also utilizes specialized reagents and disposable supplies essential for the sequencing process. Through its unique technology, Helicos aims to enhance the understanding of genetic information and improve applications in various fields of life sciences.

Pervasis Therapeutics

Series C in 2009
Pervasis Therapeutics is a clinical stage company focused on developing innovative biologically active therapeutics aimed at improving outcomes in vascular interventions. The company leverages its expertise in the endothelium's role in natural healing and repair to create advanced therapies for common procedures, including arteriovenous access, angioplasties, stents, and bypass grafts. These interventions often face complications that can escalate medical costs. Pervasis is also engaged in producing regenerative cell-based therapies, such as PVS-30200, which is a matrix-embedded endothelial cell therapy designed to target and regulate cell stroma, thereby addressing vascular injuries in various clinical contexts.

LevelUp

Series A in 2009
LevelUp is focused on creating advanced mobile experiences for over 200 brands across the United States, facilitating customer engagement and sales growth through a comprehensive platform. This platform includes a variety of features such as mobile rewards, payments, online ordering, customer relationship management, and loyalty programs. By consolidating data from in-store and online transactions, LevelUp enables merchants to design and execute targeted marketing campaigns that aim to boost customer spending and frequency. The company has established strategic partnerships with major organizations, providing restaurants access to a broader customer base beyond their own applications. LevelUp distinguishes itself by developing a mobile payment network that positions businesses to adapt to future changes in the mobile landscape.

Hangout Industries

Series B in 2009
Hangout is building the next generation in social gaming by combining the powerful community of social networks with the rich immersion and engaging casual game-play of a 3D virtual world. Play Games, Go Shopping, Throw Parties for Causes in Hangout Teen girls (and later guys) create their own personalized avatars, play casual mini-games, go shopping, throw parties for their friends, or just hangout. Playing games earns money for fashionable looks, new moves on the dance floor, or money to give to charity. At launch, players will be able to begin building their fashion empire as they level up to become a top fashion designer. Soon they can also aspire to become a dance master or the ultimate chef in order to throw the party of a lifetime, all in the name of a real charity of their choice. Hangout is about having fun with friends, meeting new people, and making a difference! Hangout Uniquely Integrates Social Games with a Virtual World Each game te publish seamlessly plugs into the same virtual world, so players keep their avatars, possessions, and status from game to game. The integrated publishing approach results in improved cross-promotion and better player retention and monetization.

StyleFeeder

Venture Round in 2009
StyleFeeder is a social shopping service designed to enhance the online shopping experience. It allows users to browse the internet and compile items such as clothing and gadgets into a personalized StyleFeed, which can be shared with friends. The platform employs a recommendation algorithm that analyzes users' selections to provide tailored shopping suggestions and improve search functionality. Additionally, StyleFeeder offers widgets that enable users to display their StyleFeed on various social networks and personal websites. The service includes social networking features, allowing users with similar tastes, referred to as StyleTwins, to connect and interact. Acquired by Time Inc. in 2010, StyleFeeder operates in a competitive landscape that includes other social shopping platforms.

Quattro Wireless

Series C in 2009
Quattro Wireless is a global mobile advertising company that facilitates connections between advertisers and publishers, helping them effectively reach and engage their target audiences. Recently, the company has transitioned its focus to the iAd Network, which integrates the emotional appeal of television advertising with the interactivity of digital platforms. As part of this shift, Quattro Wireless will no longer accept new campaigns for its own network and is in the process of winding down existing campaigns. Effective September 30, the company will exclusively support advertising through the iAd Network, emphasizing its commitment to delivering dynamic and engaging advertising solutions to mobile users worldwide.

Virtual Computer

Series B in 2009
Virtual Computer is a software company based in the Boston area that specializes in intelligent desktop virtualization solutions. Its primary product, NxTop, integrates centralized management with local execution through an advanced Xen-based type-1 hypervisor that operates directly on end-user devices, facilitating native performance and mobility. This approach allows organizations to centralize desktop management without the need for traditional server infrastructure, enabling IT professionals to manage thousands of devices as if they were a single unit. NxTop supports features such as one-to-many provisioning, scalable patching with rollback capabilities, and integrated security measures, including AES-256 disk encryption and policy controls to protect against data leakage. The platform also supports efficient data backup and recovery processes, while offering advanced management capabilities for distributed organizations, such as intelligent remote office caching and local backup storage. Virtual Computer has collaborated with Lenovo to optimize NxTop for select Lenovo business systems, enhancing its functionality and reach in the market.

Streambase Systems

Series D in 2009
StreamBase Systems is a provider of complex event processing software designed to enable the analysis and action on real-time streaming data. Its Event Processing Platform includes StreamBase Studio, an integrated development environment based on Eclipse, which allows users to design real-time applications using a graphical event-flow language. The platform features a rapid application development environment and a low-latency, high-throughput event server, facilitating instantaneous decision-making. StreamBase's solutions are utilized by investment banks, hedge funds, and government agencies to enhance revenue, reduce costs, and mitigate risks. The company is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.

PerkStreet Financial

Series A in 2009
PerkStreet Financial is a next-generation banking platform that generates industry-leading payments revenues. PerkStreet customers earn cash back for spending on their debit cards, weekly offers customized to their buying habits, and special cash back opportunities at the places they spend most. PerkStreet accounts generate an unprecedented level of transaction revenues, three times what a typical bank account will earn. PerkStreet generates such high levels of usage and revenue by using its proprietary commerce engine that predicts the purchase demands of its customers and incents them to take profitable actions using the company's rewards platform. PerkStreet serves more customers than 75% of the banks and credit unions in the country.

ExaGrid

Series D in 2008
ExaGrid Systems, Inc. provides disk based backup solutions in the United States. It also offers disk-based data de-duplication backup solutions, as well as disk-based backup systems for information technology companies. In addition, the company provides backup applications for backups and restores. ExaGrid Systems, Inc. was formerly known as Inflection Systems, Inc. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts. ExaGrid Systems, Inc. has satellite offices in the United States and internationally.

Gemvara

Series A in 2008
Gemvara, Inc. manufactures and sells custom-made fine jewelry for women and men through an online store. Its product categories include gemstone and diamond engagement rings; wedding rings and jewelry; and created rings, necklaces, and diamond studs. Gemvara, Inc. was formerly known as Paragon Lake, Inc. and changed its name to Gemvara, Inc. in February 2010. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. As of April 27, 2016, Gemvara, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Richline Group, Inc.

Paragon Lake

Venture Round in 2008
Paragon Lake has changed jewelry buying experiences by providing retailers and consumers a way to design one of a kind jewelry online.

Bullhorn

Series D in 2008
Bullhorn, Inc. specializes in developing staffing and recruiting software tailored for startups, small to medium-sized businesses, and large enterprises. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers a comprehensive suite of cloud-based solutions, including applicant tracking systems, business intelligence, CRM, onboarding, and VMS integration. These tools are designed to automate the recruitment lifecycle, enhance candidate management, and streamline billing processes. Bullhorn serves a diverse range of sectors, such as professional staffing, healthcare, executive search, and nonprofit organizations, and boasts a client base of over 10,000 companies and 350,000 users globally. The company has established additional offices in key locations, including London, Sydney, and Frankfurt, and employs approximately 500 staff worldwide.

QD Vision

Series B in 2008
Founded in August 2004, QD Vision is a nanotechnology product company delivering a new generation of display and lighting solutions to major industries where color, power, and design matter. The company is harnessing the unique light-emitting properties of quantum dots to deliver a new generation of display solutions that provide unmatched color, power efficiency, and cost savings QD Vision's technology platform sets new standards for color purity, brightness, power consumption, and design flexibility. Backed by a patent portfolio secured by the founders' research at MIT and continued developments at QD Vision, the company is targeting applications such as consumer electronics products, flat-panel displays, electronic signage, solid-state lighting, and national security.

Turbine

Series C in 2008
Turbine creates and operates online games. It is one of the largest privately-held online gaming studios in North America. Turbine's online games include The Lord of the Rings Online, Shadows of Angmar, Dungeons & Dragons Online, Stormreach and Asheron's Call.

Imprivata

Series C in 2008
Imprivata, Inc. specializes in information technology security and identity solutions tailored for the healthcare sector, operating primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom. The company offers a comprehensive security and identity platform that addresses critical security and compliance challenges faced by healthcare organizations. Its key products include Imprivata OneSign, which provides integrated enterprise single sign-on and authentication management; Imprivata Cortext, a secure communications platform for compliant SMS messaging; and Imprivata Confirm ID, which streamlines provider identity proofing and enforces two-factor authentication. Additionally, Imprivata PatientSecure enhances patient safety and operational efficiency by reducing duplicate medical records, while EPCS Ready supports compliance with electronic prescription regulations. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, Imprivata also offers professional services, customer support, and has a collaboration agreement with ICU Medical to ensure the security of medical devices.

Movik Networks

Series A in 2008
Movik Networks, headquartered near Boston, Massachusetts, with an R&D facility in Bangalore, India, specializes in providing tailored solutions that enhance content and application awareness at the edge of mobile networks. The company's offerings are designed to support mobile operators in optimizing their radio access networks (RAN) for improved performance and efficiency. Movik is guided by an experienced management team known for successfully delivering products to telecommunications carriers, emphasizing its commitment to innovation in the mobile networking sector.

Virtual Iron Software

Series E in 2008
Virtual Iron Software, Inc. specializes in providing enterprise-class software solutions for server virtualization and virtual infrastructure management. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, the company offers a platform designed for server consolidation, rapid provisioning, business continuity, workload management, and policy-based automation. Its virtualization manager serves as a centralized system for controlling and automating virtual resources, while virtualization services can be deployed on bare-metal and industry-standard servers without the need for extensive software installation or management. The platform also incorporates open-source virtualization based on a community-derived hypervisor, facilitating capacity management and development and testing processes. Virtual Iron Software was previously known as Katana Technology, Inc.

StyleFeeder

Series A in 2008
StyleFeeder is a social shopping service designed to enhance the online shopping experience. It allows users to browse the internet and compile items such as clothing and gadgets into a personalized StyleFeed, which can be shared with friends. The platform employs a recommendation algorithm that analyzes users' selections to provide tailored shopping suggestions and improve search functionality. Additionally, StyleFeeder offers widgets that enable users to display their StyleFeed on various social networks and personal websites. The service includes social networking features, allowing users with similar tastes, referred to as StyleTwins, to connect and interact. Acquired by Time Inc. in 2010, StyleFeeder operates in a competitive landscape that includes other social shopping platforms.

Pervasis Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2008
Pervasis Therapeutics is a clinical stage company focused on developing innovative biologically active therapeutics aimed at improving outcomes in vascular interventions. The company leverages its expertise in the endothelium's role in natural healing and repair to create advanced therapies for common procedures, including arteriovenous access, angioplasties, stents, and bypass grafts. These interventions often face complications that can escalate medical costs. Pervasis is also engaged in producing regenerative cell-based therapies, such as PVS-30200, which is a matrix-embedded endothelial cell therapy designed to target and regulate cell stroma, thereby addressing vascular injuries in various clinical contexts.

Covergence

Series D in 2007
Convergence is a company dedicated to developing security solutions for IP communications, specifically focusing on session initiation protocol (SIP)-based applications and services. Founded in 2004 by Kenneth Kuenzel and headquartered in Maynard, Massachusetts, the company provides software-based session border controllers that facilitate the delivery of Voice over IP (VoIP) telephony, unified communications, and service-oriented architecture applications. Convergence's expertise lies in managing and securing these communications, ensuring reliability and safety for its users. The company was acquired by Acme Packet, further expanding its capabilities in the field.

ExaGrid

Series C in 2007
ExaGrid Systems, Inc. provides disk based backup solutions in the United States. It also offers disk-based data de-duplication backup solutions, as well as disk-based backup systems for information technology companies. In addition, the company provides backup applications for backups and restores. ExaGrid Systems, Inc. was formerly known as Inflection Systems, Inc. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts. ExaGrid Systems, Inc. has satellite offices in the United States and internationally.

Virtual Iron Software

Series D in 2007
Virtual Iron Software, Inc. specializes in providing enterprise-class software solutions for server virtualization and virtual infrastructure management. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, the company offers a platform designed for server consolidation, rapid provisioning, business continuity, workload management, and policy-based automation. Its virtualization manager serves as a centralized system for controlling and automating virtual resources, while virtualization services can be deployed on bare-metal and industry-standard servers without the need for extensive software installation or management. The platform also incorporates open-source virtualization based on a community-derived hypervisor, facilitating capacity management and development and testing processes. Virtual Iron Software was previously known as Katana Technology, Inc.
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