Chief
Pre Seed Round in 2025
hief is the first and only predictive operations platform designed for B2B SaaS enterprises in their growth stage. Chief turns unprocessed data into useful insights by combining and scaling up machine learning and generative.
Pear Commerce
Series A in 2024
Pear Commerce, Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, specializes in connecting consumer packaged goods (CPG) advertisements with local retailers in the United States. Its software platform enables consumers to directly purchase products or redeem offers from ads, while facilitating retailers' online presence expansion by creating new transaction fulfillment accounts. Pear Commerce collects consumer data, providing CPGs with valuable insights into customer behavior and driving sales growth through performance marketing strategies.
Gather AI
Series A in 2024
Gather AI is an autonomous inventory management platform that specializes in providing inventory as a service for modern warehouses. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company offers a comprehensive solution that combines its proprietary software with off-the-shelf drones, allowing businesses to automate inventory tasks effectively. The software is designed to operate safely in environments without GPS, utilizing artificial intelligence to facilitate data analytics and inventory monitoring. With a team of PhDs and research engineers from the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Institute, Gather AI aims to enhance operational efficiency for its clients by enabling seamless inventory management and monitoring.
Echo Labs
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Echo Labs is a technology company specializing in AI-driven video creation. Their platform enables users to generate videos from simple text inputs, utilizing a diverse range of AI avatars that can narrate in over 65 languages. The platform also offers pre-made video templates and the ability to capture and transform educational content, aiming to enhance accessibility to learning materials.
Blanka is a platform designed to assist individuals in launching their own makeup or skincare lines by streamlining the branding and product management process. It provides access to a range of cruelty-free products manufactured in North America without the burden of minimum order quantities. By utilizing Blanka's app, merchants can easily integrate the service with their existing e-commerce stores, eliminating the complexities traditionally associated with starting a private-label beauty brand. This includes the challenges of supplier vetting, substantial upfront inventory investments, and logistics management for shipping products directly to customers. Through its dropshipping services, Blanka enables entrepreneurs to focus on marketing and sales, simplifying the journey to establishing a beauty brand.
Curated For You
Seed Round in 2023
Curated For You is an e-commerce platform that specializes in enhancing the online shopping experience through customer intelligence. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company employs advanced technologies such as machine vision and natural language processing to analyze consumer motivations. By leveraging social-scientific theories, Curated For You accurately predicts customer perceptions at scale. The platform offers a range of services, including product recommendations, contextual personalization, curated collections, on-site search, and search engine optimization. These capabilities enable online businesses to create a more effective and tailored shopping experience for their customers.
Upwardli
Seed Round in 2023
Upwardli is a technology-driven financial services agency focused on assisting individuals, particularly newcomers, immigrants, and young people with limited financial resources. The company offers personalized credit and savings solutions aimed at helping members make informed financial decisions. By leveraging its innovative platform, Upwardli guides users in selecting suitable banking options and credit cards, while also providing tools to build credit quickly and securely. The platform features tailored step-by-step instructions that facilitate access to essential financial services, empowering users to improve their financial literacy and overall economic well-being.
Vertical Insure
Seed Round in 2022
Vertical Insure is an insurance company established in 2020, specializing in providing embedded insurance solutions tailored for vertical Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms. Headquartered in an undisclosed location, the company develops a white-label insurance platform that allows clients to seamlessly integrate various insurance products into their services. These offerings encompass a diverse range of categories, including sports insurance, event insurance, and pet insurance. Vertical Insure’s approach aims to simplify the insurance experience, making products easy to access and user-friendly, while enabling businesses to customize offerings to meet their specific needs.
Flamel.ai
Venture Round in 2022
Flamel.ai is a company established in 2022 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializing in AI-driven design solutions for influencer marketing content. The company offers a platform that utilizes artificial intelligence tools to create a variety of marketing materials, including social media posts, videos, and radio advertisements. This innovative approach allows users to generate visually appealing and engaging content tailored for multiple platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok, enhancing their marketing strategies in the digital landscape.
Appreciate
Seed Round in 2022
Appreciate is a property management platform designed to enhance the rental property ecosystem by aligning incentives between property owners and the company. Through a profit-sharing and zero-fee business model, Appreciate aims to improve cash flows and property values for its clients. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of property management services that focuses on community-building while leveraging advanced data collection and insights technology. This allows property owners to gain real-time access to critical information about their portfolios, thereby facilitating informed decision-making and promoting transparency in property management.
Fulfilld
Venture Round in 2022
Fulfilld is a developer of AI-powered warehouse management software that enhances productivity and efficiency in warehousing operations. The platform utilizes advanced machine learning and analytics to integrate seamlessly with enterprise resource planning systems, supporting order-based and advanced wave-picking processes. By creating a digital twin of the warehouse, Fulfilld optimizes the flow of products, personnel, and automation from the moment items enter the warehouse until they are dispatched for delivery. The software also tracks employee biometrics, such as steps and heart rate, allowing for improved data processing and customizable alerts. Through these capabilities, Fulfilld enables clients to maximize asset utilization and streamline their warehouse operations, ultimately reducing errors and increasing operational speed.
BuildWithin
Pre Seed Round in 2022
BuildWithin is a talent acquisition and training platform focused on identifying, training, and managing technical apprentices. Founded by a team of technologists, educators, and former apprentices, the company aims to empower individuals by providing access to essential tools and training necessary for success in their chosen fields. With a philosophy centered on "Potential over Credential," BuildWithin offers an array of services, including employer matching, learn-while-you-work opportunities, certifications, and technical training. This approach enables customers to expand their talent pool for technology jobs through alternative pathways that prioritize skills and potential rather than traditional credentials.
Gather AI
Series A in 2022
Gather AI is an autonomous inventory management platform that specializes in providing inventory as a service for modern warehouses. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company offers a comprehensive solution that combines its proprietary software with off-the-shelf drones, allowing businesses to automate inventory tasks effectively. The software is designed to operate safely in environments without GPS, utilizing artificial intelligence to facilitate data analytics and inventory monitoring. With a team of PhDs and research engineers from the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Institute, Gather AI aims to enhance operational efficiency for its clients by enabling seamless inventory management and monitoring.
Mission Control
Seed Round in 2022
Mission Control GG, Inc. is a mobile application designed to facilitate recreational esports leagues for gamers, akin to local adult sports leagues. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, the platform allows users to join leagues with friends or participate in those organized by local entities. Mission Control provides comprehensive league management solutions, including scheduling, score validation, and champion determination. It also serves as a forum for league members, enhancing community engagement. Organizations such as community groups, colleges, and LAN centers can utilize Mission Control to host various game titles, attract participants, and streamline their esports operations, fostering a vibrant gaming community.
Omnia Fishing
Venture Round in 2022
Omnia Fishing, LLC is an e-commerce platform that specializes in providing anglers with a tailored shopping experience for fishing gear. Founded in 2018 and based in Golden Valley, Minnesota, the company employs a "shop-by-lake" concept, allowing customers to find, purchase, and organize their fishing equipment according to specific bodies of water. This approach enables anglers to access information relevant to their fishing conditions, such as the type of species, fishing styles, and seasonal variations. The platform features custom maps and a recommendation engine to help users discover branded products efficiently, complemented by a fast shipping system, thereby enhancing anglers' confidence and preparedness for their fishing excursions.
Whistle Labs
Seed Round in 2022
Whistle Labs is a San Francisco-based technology company focused on enhancing pet health and longevity through innovative solutions. The company develops on-collar devices that enable pet owners to monitor their pets' daily activities, including walking, playing, and resting. By analyzing this data, Whistle provides insights into the behavioral patterns and long-term health trends of pets, establishing a new standard for preventative care. Led by a team of dedicated technologists, Whistle Labs aims to transform veterinary medical research by leveraging a comprehensive database of pet health information, ultimately contributing to a healthier and longer life for pets.
Whistle Systems
Seed Round in 2022
Whistle Systems is a developer of an employee loyalty platform that emphasizes rewards and recognition within corporate ecosystems. The platform utilizes patent-pending digital wallet technology to enhance employee engagement by influencing behavior and driving positive business outcomes. Through a user-centric and mobile-friendly design, Whistle Systems provides tools for employers to implement effective loyalty programs, integrating artificial intelligence to deliver personalized nudges and recommendations. This approach streamlines the process of recognizing employee contributions, ultimately fostering a culture of appreciation and loyalty in the workplace.
Fulfilld
Seed Round in 2021
Fulfilld is a developer of AI-powered warehouse management software that enhances productivity and efficiency in warehousing operations. The platform utilizes advanced machine learning and analytics to integrate seamlessly with enterprise resource planning systems, supporting order-based and advanced wave-picking processes. By creating a digital twin of the warehouse, Fulfilld optimizes the flow of products, personnel, and automation from the moment items enter the warehouse until they are dispatched for delivery. The software also tracks employee biometrics, such as steps and heart rate, allowing for improved data processing and customizable alerts. Through these capabilities, Fulfilld enables clients to maximize asset utilization and streamline their warehouse operations, ultimately reducing errors and increasing operational speed.
Nyla is a technology company specializing in a no-code frontend platform designed for creating, launching, and iterating landing pages swiftly and efficiently. Its intuitive content management system enables users to design and publish clean data to Google Analytics for performance analysis, facilitating the creation of custom, branded experiences and expediting site optimization processes.
ANRA Technologies
Venture Round in 2021
ANRA Technologies, LLC is a developer of a cloud-based drone operations platform that facilitates the management and execution of commercial drone operations. Founded in 2014 and based in Tysons, Virginia, the company offers a suite of products, including DroneOSS, which provides capabilities for real-time flight planning, automated notifications, autonomous execution, tracking, and remote command and control. Additionally, its DroneUSS platform supports unmanned traffic management, while SmartSkies CTR helps drone pilots obtain approvals for operations in controlled airspace through a mobile application or web portal. ANRA Technologies also provides consulting services for urban air mobility and the integration of drone operations, making it easier for commercial entities to navigate the complexities of drone management and compliance.
Omnia Fishing
Seed Round in 2021
Omnia Fishing, LLC is an e-commerce platform that specializes in providing anglers with a tailored shopping experience for fishing gear. Founded in 2018 and based in Golden Valley, Minnesota, the company employs a "shop-by-lake" concept, allowing customers to find, purchase, and organize their fishing equipment according to specific bodies of water. This approach enables anglers to access information relevant to their fishing conditions, such as the type of species, fishing styles, and seasonal variations. The platform features custom maps and a recommendation engine to help users discover branded products efficiently, complemented by a fast shipping system, thereby enhancing anglers' confidence and preparedness for their fishing excursions.
Zoro Card
Seed Round in 2020
Zoro Card is a company that specializes in creating money management software designed to facilitate cashless transactions and enhance credit scores. Their platform allows users to pay off debts and loans efficiently, with the added benefit of improving their credit standing over time. This enables users to qualify for low-interest loans more easily. The software includes a debit card feature specifically for managing regular bills, fees, or debt payments, ensuring that users can maintain financial stability while building their credit history.
Dobby is an innovative home services and renovations platform that leverages artificial intelligence to connect homeowners with high-quality service providers. Operating primarily in the Washington, DC metro area and the San Francisco Bay Area, Dobby simplifies home management for recent buyers by allowing them to manage, maintain, and upgrade their homes with just a few taps. The app is designed to ensure a seamless experience, facilitating guaranteed five-star work for homeowners while enabling service professionals to earn more efficiently. By fostering a curated community of top-tier service providers, Dobby aims to enhance the overall customer experience and streamline the process of home maintenance and renovations.
Mission Control
Seed Round in 2020
Mission Control GG, Inc. is a mobile application designed to facilitate recreational esports leagues for gamers, akin to local adult sports leagues. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, the platform allows users to join leagues with friends or participate in those organized by local entities. Mission Control provides comprehensive league management solutions, including scheduling, score validation, and champion determination. It also serves as a forum for league members, enhancing community engagement. Organizations such as community groups, colleges, and LAN centers can utilize Mission Control to host various game titles, attract participants, and streamline their esports operations, fostering a vibrant gaming community.
Autobound
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Autobound is an artificial intelligence platform that enhances sales communication by automating the creation of personalized email messages. Designed for ease of use, the platform allows users to get started quickly through a Google Chrome extension. Autobound's AI technology analyzes vast amounts of data from various sources to generate tailored messages that resonate with individual recipients, incorporating insights about their roles, interests, and companies. This capability enables sales professionals to engage potential buyers with hyper-personalized content. The platform integrates seamlessly with popular tools such as Gmail, LinkedIn, Outreach, and Salesloft, providing users with suggested emails and openers as they draft their communications. By leveraging its "listening engine," Autobound identifies relevant information on both individual and company levels, enhancing the effectiveness of sales outreach and increasing email reply rates.
TeleVet, Inc. operates a mobile application designed to facilitate remote communication between pet owners and veterinarians. The application enables users to schedule virtual consultations, book follow-up appointments, and receive care through text, call, and video chat. It also supports veterinarians by providing tools for appointment scheduling, telemedicine services, and digital prescriptions, integrating seamlessly with existing veterinary practice management systems. Additionally, the app offers automated communication features, such as email templates and social media posts, to enhance client engagement regarding pet health services. Founded in 2015 and based in Austin, Texas, TeleVet, Inc. was previously known as Horse Facts, Inc. before rebranding in January 2016. The application is available for download on both the App Store and Google Play.
OpsCompass
Series A in 2020
OpsCompass is a Nebraska-based company established in 2016, offering a cloud intelligence platform designed to assist technical personnel managing multi-cloud deployments. Its software automatically monitors cloud resources for potential issues, provides real-time visibility into infrastructure costs, and enables policy enforcement without requiring specialized expertise. This allows software development and IT operations teams to maintain security while minimizing risks and costs associated with cloud operations.
PartySlate
Venture Round in 2020
PartySlate is an online marketplace designed to inspire and assist individuals planning various types of events by connecting them with top event professionals, vendors, and venues globally. The platform serves as a hub for discovering unique party ideas, identifying local vendors and venues, and assembling event teams. Event professionals utilize PartySlate to expand their businesses, network with industry peers, and attract more clients. Users can share multimedia content from events, gain recognition through a distinctive crediting system, and showcase their work via detailed profiles. Since its inception in 2016, over 25,000 leading venues, planners, and vendors have contributed more than 2 million photos of real weddings, corporate events, and celebrations to the platform.
Ripple Science
Venture Round in 2020
Ripple Science Corporation is a software development company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that specializes in web-based solutions for the health sciences sector. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on facilitating the recruitment and management of participants in clinical, translational, and social science studies. Its flagship product, Ripple SaaS, enhances participant recruitment by employing sales and marketing automation tools tailored to research needs. The software supports a range of functionalities, including study dashboard management, recruitment campaign oversight, and participant tracking, which are crucial for academic investigators, clinical trial sites, and contract research organizations. Ripple Science's solutions are currently utilized by over 75 academic and research institutions globally, demonstrating its commitment to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical research.
TeleVet, Inc. operates a mobile application designed to facilitate remote communication between pet owners and veterinarians. The application enables users to schedule virtual consultations, book follow-up appointments, and receive care through text, call, and video chat. It also supports veterinarians by providing tools for appointment scheduling, telemedicine services, and digital prescriptions, integrating seamlessly with existing veterinary practice management systems. Additionally, the app offers automated communication features, such as email templates and social media posts, to enhance client engagement regarding pet health services. Founded in 2015 and based in Austin, Texas, TeleVet, Inc. was previously known as Horse Facts, Inc. before rebranding in January 2016. The application is available for download on both the App Store and Google Play.
OpsCompass
Seed Round in 2019
OpsCompass is a Nebraska-based company established in 2016, offering a cloud intelligence platform designed to assist technical personnel managing multi-cloud deployments. Its software automatically monitors cloud resources for potential issues, provides real-time visibility into infrastructure costs, and enables policy enforcement without requiring specialized expertise. This allows software development and IT operations teams to maintain security while minimizing risks and costs associated with cloud operations.
ANRA Technologies
Seed Round in 2019
ANRA Technologies, LLC is a developer of a cloud-based drone operations platform that facilitates the management and execution of commercial drone operations. Founded in 2014 and based in Tysons, Virginia, the company offers a suite of products, including DroneOSS, which provides capabilities for real-time flight planning, automated notifications, autonomous execution, tracking, and remote command and control. Additionally, its DroneUSS platform supports unmanned traffic management, while SmartSkies CTR helps drone pilots obtain approvals for operations in controlled airspace through a mobile application or web portal. ANRA Technologies also provides consulting services for urban air mobility and the integration of drone operations, making it easier for commercial entities to navigate the complexities of drone management and compliance.
Dapix Inc., established in 2018 and based in Westminster, Colorado, specializes in designing and developing decentralized public blockchain technology. The company's core product is the FIO Protocol, an inter-wallet operability protocol that enhances usability within the blockchain ecosystem. This protocol enables seamless cross-chain transactions, utilizing a single memorable wallet name compatible with any wallet or exchange. Dapix aims to facilitate easier token and coin movement while integrating cross-chain counterparty metadata. Founded by experienced tech professionals and backed by prominent venture capital firms and angel investors, Dapix seeks to revolutionize blockchain usability.
Gather AI
Seed Round in 2019
Gather AI is an autonomous inventory management platform that specializes in providing inventory as a service for modern warehouses. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company offers a comprehensive solution that combines its proprietary software with off-the-shelf drones, allowing businesses to automate inventory tasks effectively. The software is designed to operate safely in environments without GPS, utilizing artificial intelligence to facilitate data analytics and inventory monitoring. With a team of PhDs and research engineers from the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Institute, Gather AI aims to enhance operational efficiency for its clients by enabling seamless inventory management and monitoring.
Amify, Inc. is a digital retail agency that specializes in helping brands optimize their presence on the Amazon marketplace. Founded in 1995 and based in Alexandria, Virginia, the company, formerly known as Potomac River Holdings LLC, provides a comprehensive range of services including product listings, monitoring unauthorized sellers, maintaining pricing strategies, and enhancing search rankings on Amazon. As the first Amazon-as-a-Service provider, Amify functions as an outsourced team for companies, allowing them to effectively manage their brand on one of the largest e-commerce platforms. The firm leverages cross-channel data to boost sales and improve customer experience, and its integrated platform offers account management, advertising, content creation, supply chain strategy, and analytics. With a strong focus on client success, Amify has facilitated over $200 million in goods sold on Amazon, making it a crucial partner for businesses aiming to enhance their sales and brand visibility.
PatientOne
Seed Round in 2019
PatientOne, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Missoula, Montana, established in 2018. It specializes in developing a platform aimed at enhancing the surgical episode of care and offering remote patient monitoring services to independent surgeons, surgery centers, and hospitals. The platform focuses on patient education, ensuring that individuals can make informed decisions about their care through accessible and comprehensive information. It provides automated notifications and reminders to help patients adhere to their care plans, while also enabling continuous communication between patients and their physicians. This connectivity minimizes risks, reduces communication errors, and lowers the chances of complications during the surgical process. Additionally, PatientOne supports healthcare providers by streamlining the use of electronic care coding for remote patient monitoring and chronic care management, which enhances patient safety and satisfaction.
PartySlate
Seed Round in 2019
PartySlate is an online marketplace designed to inspire and assist individuals planning various types of events by connecting them with top event professionals, vendors, and venues globally. The platform serves as a hub for discovering unique party ideas, identifying local vendors and venues, and assembling event teams. Event professionals utilize PartySlate to expand their businesses, network with industry peers, and attract more clients. Users can share multimedia content from events, gain recognition through a distinctive crediting system, and showcase their work via detailed profiles. Since its inception in 2016, over 25,000 leading venues, planners, and vendors have contributed more than 2 million photos of real weddings, corporate events, and celebrations to the platform.
OpsCompass
Seed Round in 2019
OpsCompass is a Nebraska-based company established in 2016, offering a cloud intelligence platform designed to assist technical personnel managing multi-cloud deployments. Its software automatically monitors cloud resources for potential issues, provides real-time visibility into infrastructure costs, and enables policy enforcement without requiring specialized expertise. This allows software development and IT operations teams to maintain security while minimizing risks and costs associated with cloud operations.
MaxRewards
Pre Seed Round in 2019
MaxRewards, Inc. is a personal finance company based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2016. It offers an innovative application that assists users in managing their credit card accounts and maximizing rewards. The MaxRewards app allows individuals to track credit card rewards, bills, and transactions, while also providing insights into credit scores and personalized recommendations for card usage. Users can review all their cards in one place, search and save deals, and analyze spending patterns to ensure they are making the most of their rewards and savings opportunities. By combining various financial management features into a single platform, MaxRewards empowers customers to make informed decisions regarding their credit card usage.
DAtAnchor
Seed Round in 2018
Traditional IT controls focus on locking down networks, devices, and people. All of this is done in the name of protecting data. But, once files are moved, shared, or stolen, the data is no longer protected. Even worse, these controls get in the way and frustrate business users to the point they intentionally work around them. Anchor inverts the equation by baking protection into the data, invisible to the business users (like antivirus), so that files are free to travel and security is out of the way. Simply put, wherever the data goes, it is protected. Anchor is a SaaS platform, with an endpoint component, that bakes protection into your files with a unique transparent combination of encryption, continuous multi-factor access controls, and a digital chain of custody. And when you do share or collaborate, Anchor protection stays with your data, even when it leaves your organization. Anchor empowers you to maintain control of your files while collaborating on premise or in the cloud, including forensic logging and revoking access. In under 90 minutes, Anchor is fully deployed and empowers your business users to securely work and collaborate without complicated security products or rules in the way. All without requiring you to change existing IT controls or how your users and applications work today. DAtAnchor is a result of a multi-year research activity, developed at Ohio State University. The development team currently has 6 members, 4 of which are full-time. We have seed level funding for >1M and an advisory board with members at the senior vice president level in Fortune 500 companies.
Summersalt
Series A in 2018
Summersalt LLC, established in 2017 and headquartered in Clayton, Missouri, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling premium women's swimwear online. The company offers a range of products including activewear, lounge wear, travel wear, and sleep wear, all made from recycled materials. Summersalt is renowned for its high-quality, affordable swimwear that provides excellent protection against sand, sweat, and chlorine. The brand has gained significant traction among customers, influencers, and celebrities alike, with praise from leading fashion media outlets such as ELLE, Vogue, and People.
The Minte
Seed Round in 2018
The Minte is a Chicago-based company that provides hotel-style housekeeping services primarily for residents of high-rise apartment buildings. Established in 2017, the company employs a building-centric model for staffing housekeepers, ensuring consistent and trusted cleaning services. The Minte's offerings include a range of cleaning tasks, such as floor sweeping, countertop wiping, dishwashing assistance, decluttering, and comprehensive bathroom refreshing. Its services can be conveniently booked through a mobile app or by utilizing a dash-like button located at the apartment entrance, allowing residents to maintain a professionally clean living space akin to that of a hotel room.
Dapix Inc., established in 2018 and based in Westminster, Colorado, specializes in designing and developing decentralized public blockchain technology. The company's core product is the FIO Protocol, an inter-wallet operability protocol that enhances usability within the blockchain ecosystem. This protocol enables seamless cross-chain transactions, utilizing a single memorable wallet name compatible with any wallet or exchange. Dapix aims to facilitate easier token and coin movement while integrating cross-chain counterparty metadata. Founded by experienced tech professionals and backed by prominent venture capital firms and angel investors, Dapix seeks to revolutionize blockchain usability.
Costello
Seed Round in 2018
Costello is a sales co-pilot software designed to enhance the efficiency of sales teams by keeping deals and conversations organized. The platform consolidates essential information about each deal in a user-friendly interface, allowing sales representatives to prioritize their efforts effectively. By highlighting gaps in the sales process, Costello helps identify at-risk deals and those that may not be a good fit. The intelligent assistant offers insights and actionable suggestions, enabling reps to prepare for calls with key questions and share relevant customer stories. This approach not only streamlines follow-up but also equips sales teams to navigate critical moments during sales calls, thereby increasing the likelihood of closing more deals.
Summersalt
Seed Round in 2018
Summersalt LLC, established in 2017 and headquartered in Clayton, Missouri, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling premium women's swimwear online. The company offers a range of products including activewear, lounge wear, travel wear, and sleep wear, all made from recycled materials. Summersalt is renowned for its high-quality, affordable swimwear that provides excellent protection against sand, sweat, and chlorine. The brand has gained significant traction among customers, influencers, and celebrities alike, with praise from leading fashion media outlets such as ELLE, Vogue, and People.
The Minte
Seed Round in 2018
The Minte is a Chicago-based company that provides hotel-style housekeeping services primarily for residents of high-rise apartment buildings. Established in 2017, the company employs a building-centric model for staffing housekeepers, ensuring consistent and trusted cleaning services. The Minte's offerings include a range of cleaning tasks, such as floor sweeping, countertop wiping, dishwashing assistance, decluttering, and comprehensive bathroom refreshing. Its services can be conveniently booked through a mobile app or by utilizing a dash-like button located at the apartment entrance, allowing residents to maintain a professionally clean living space akin to that of a hotel room.
NexLP Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in cognitive computing and predictive intelligence software. Founded in 2013, it offers the Story Engine, a software-as-a-service solution that helps users visualize and understand major players and topics within their data. This platform leverages advanced text analytics and artificial intelligence to detect patterns, identify key events and anomalies, and provide contextual insights into data narratives. Additionally, NexLP provides Story Engine I3, an on-premise solution for data mining and analysis, along with a range of consulting services, including product customization and artificial intelligence model development. The company primarily serves clients in the legal, security, compliance, and human resources sectors, focusing on reducing costs associated with legal discovery and investigative processes. As of August 2020, NexLP operates as a subsidiary of Reveal Data Corporation.
Costello
Seed Round in 2017
Costello is a sales co-pilot software designed to enhance the efficiency of sales teams by keeping deals and conversations organized. The platform consolidates essential information about each deal in a user-friendly interface, allowing sales representatives to prioritize their efforts effectively. By highlighting gaps in the sales process, Costello helps identify at-risk deals and those that may not be a good fit. The intelligent assistant offers insights and actionable suggestions, enabling reps to prepare for calls with key questions and share relevant customer stories. This approach not only streamlines follow-up but also equips sales teams to navigate critical moments during sales calls, thereby increasing the likelihood of closing more deals.
Rambl is a technology company that specializes in enhancing the efficiency of phone communication through its innovative mobile voice-to-text application. This app is designed to transform phone calls into actionable follow-ups and detailed notes, facilitating a more productive communication experience. By automatically providing call details, suggested follow-ups, and organized notes, Rambl enables users to prepare effectively for subsequent conversations. The application also includes search features and related call notes, ensuring that users can access pertinent information quickly and easily, thereby streamlining their overall communication process.
Fooji is a company that specializes in creating unique and engaging fan experiences by leveraging social media and on-demand delivery services. It develops an advertising application that facilitates the connection between brands and consumers, transforming online interactions into real-life engagements. Fooji offers a range of services, including ideation, logistics, customer service, and packaging design, to help brands execute promotions and sweepstakes effectively. By providing instant physical delivery, Fooji allows brands to turn casual consumers into loyal fans, enhancing community engagement and brand loyalty.
RealVision
Seed Round in 2017
RealVision, established in 2013 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with an additional location in Minneapolis, specializes in developing a B2B content marketing and media technology platform for the real estate industry. The company's core offering is a comprehensive real estate marketing package, comprising 3D virtual tours, floor plans, and still photos, designed to help real estate professionals, including brokers and agents, effectively market properties online. RealVision's platform enables users to navigate properties in all dimensions, providing a holistic view of listings, and also caters to businesses outside real estate, assisting them in converting online visitors into customers.
AddStructure
Seed Round in 2017
AddStructure Inc. is a technology company based in New York, founded in 2014, that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-powered search and discovery platform. The company offers innovative products such as Signal, which enhances search relevance through machine learning and natural language processing; Path, which generates search engine optimized landing pages to boost organic traffic; and Scaffold, an API that serves as a foundational tool for various search projects. AddStructure's platform enables retailers and brands to implement conversational commerce solutions, streamlining the way consumers interact with products through features like review summarization and intelligent digital assistants. By leveraging its technology, AddStructure aims to increase revenue for its clients by improving product visibility and engagement without necessitating significant investments in engineering resources. As of February 2018, AddStructure operates as a subsidiary of Bazaarvoice, Inc.
Built In, Inc. operates a global network of online communities focused on recruitment solutions for technology companies and startups. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company connects tech firms with professionals across various industries, including artificial intelligence, data science, blockchain, cloud computing, cybersecurity, fintech, healthcare technology, the Internet of Things, and robotics. Built In offers services such as employer branding, recruitment support, community events, and brand insights, allowing companies to effectively share their stories and promote their workplace culture. With dedicated websites serving major tech hubs worldwide, including cities in the United States, Canada, India, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Singapore, and Australia, Built In aims to facilitate meaningful connections within the technology sector.
Phone2Action
Venture Round in 2016
Phone2Action, Inc. operates a civic engagement software platform designed to help organizations engage and mobilize supporters effectively. The platform offers a range of tools for grassroots advocacy, allowing organizations to create and manage campaigns, connect employees with elected officials, and facilitate positive social media interactions. Key features include options for advocates to communicate with legislators through various channels, such as email and social media, as well as mobile engagement tools and a real-time monitoring system called Advocacy Live. Serving a diverse clientele that includes nonprofits, associations, and corporations, Phone2Action has played a significant role in influencing policy decisions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the company has gained recognition for its innovative approach and impact in the advocacy space.
Fooji is a company that specializes in creating unique and engaging fan experiences by leveraging social media and on-demand delivery services. It develops an advertising application that facilitates the connection between brands and consumers, transforming online interactions into real-life engagements. Fooji offers a range of services, including ideation, logistics, customer service, and packaging design, to help brands execute promotions and sweepstakes effectively. By providing instant physical delivery, Fooji allows brands to turn casual consumers into loyal fans, enhancing community engagement and brand loyalty.
Rentable is an internet company founded in 2011 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, that focuses on enhancing the apartment rental search experience. The company offers a web-based platform that features localized flat listings, search aids, and map-based searches. Its intuitive user design and robust search functionality allow users to browse apartment listings easily and calculate rent affordability. By leveraging modern technology, Rentable aims to streamline the process of finding suitable rental properties, catering to the needs of rent seekers looking for a more efficient way to search for apartments.
RoundPegg
Series B in 2016
RoundPegg, Inc. is a company that specializes in culture management software aimed at enhancing employee engagement and organizational culture. Founded in 2009 and based in Boulder, Colorado, RoundPegg offers a suite of applications that includes CulturePegg for assessing company culture and sub-cultures, HirePegg for candidate evaluation, EngagePegg for monitoring employee engagement, TeamPegg for improving team dynamics, and RecruitPegg for pre-employment assessments. The platform simplifies complex data science and people analytics, allowing organizations to quantify their unique culture and leverage this data to achieve measurable outcomes in hiring, performance management, and overall employee engagement. RoundPegg has established a strategic partnership with Point B, Inc. to further its mission in culture management.
Cosmic
Acquisition in 2016
Cosmic is an innovative application designed to assist users in generating creative ideas for producing short videos, specifically tailored for platforms like TikTok and Instagram. By providing users with inspiration and tools for video creation, Cosmic aims to enhance the content generation process, making it easier for individuals and businesses to engage their audiences effectively. Additionally, Cosmic serves as a prominent commerce gateway that empowers retailers to sell their products across various platforms, thereby facilitating a seamless shopping experience. Through its dual focus on content creation and retail commerce, Cosmic positions itself as a valuable resource for both creators and retailers in the digital landscape.
Built In
Seed Round in 2015
Built In, Inc. operates a global network of online communities focused on recruitment solutions for technology companies and startups. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company connects tech firms with professionals across various industries, including artificial intelligence, data science, blockchain, cloud computing, cybersecurity, fintech, healthcare technology, the Internet of Things, and robotics. Built In offers services such as employer branding, recruitment support, community events, and brand insights, allowing companies to effectively share their stories and promote their workplace culture. With dedicated websites serving major tech hubs worldwide, including cities in the United States, Canada, India, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Singapore, and Australia, Built In aims to facilitate meaningful connections within the technology sector.
DivvyHQ is a content planning and production workflow tool designed for high-volume content teams, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. The company offers a cloud-based platform that simplifies the content process for marketers by providing a centralized solution for managing content schedules, initiatives, and campaigns. This innovative application eliminates the need for traditional spreadsheets, allowing users to capture content ideas, assign and schedule projects, and manage teams effectively. DivvyHQ enables real-time collaboration and production of various content types, ensuring that businesses can efficiently organize, plan, produce, and publish their content across multiple platforms.
Bulu
Venture Round in 2015
Bulu Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, operates as a subscription box company specializing in private label boxes for retail brands. Its primary offering is Bulu Box, a B2C discovery e-commerce platform allowing consumers to sample vitamins, supplements, and healthy snacks while providing valuable data insights back to brands. Additionally, Bulu provides third-party logistics services, transitioning consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands from traditional linear fulfillment to hybrid hub-and-spoke logistics models, enhancing efficiency, scalability, and convenience at competitive rates.
Rentable
Venture Round in 2015
Rentable is an internet company founded in 2011 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, that focuses on enhancing the apartment rental search experience. The company offers a web-based platform that features localized flat listings, search aids, and map-based searches. Its intuitive user design and robust search functionality allow users to browse apartment listings easily and calculate rent affordability. By leveraging modern technology, Rentable aims to streamline the process of finding suitable rental properties, catering to the needs of rent seekers looking for a more efficient way to search for apartments.
Viirt is an on-demand platform for homeowners who need a new roof and replace contractors by automating their workflow. Replacing organize skilled laborers in a simple, online platform. Guiding homeowners from the beginning to the end of their project, It leverage communication technologies to be a beginning to end solution. Utilizing automated communications for key steps throughout the home service solution, Replacing facilitate: Product selection, Scheduling, Material delivery, Messages from homeowner, Final walkthrough check-off, Warranty, and Customer Satisfaction Survey. Viirt was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
MindMixer
Series C in 2014
MindMixer is a platform that facilitates communication between municipal decision makers and elected officials and their constituents. It offers a cost-effective and engaging method for citizens to participate in the decision-making process, allowing them to influence policies and initiatives in their communities. By providing an accessible way for residents to share their opinions and suggestions, MindMixer enhances civic engagement and fosters a collaborative environment for local governance.
Built In
Seed Round in 2014
Built In, Inc. operates a global network of online communities focused on recruitment solutions for technology companies and startups. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company connects tech firms with professionals across various industries, including artificial intelligence, data science, blockchain, cloud computing, cybersecurity, fintech, healthcare technology, the Internet of Things, and robotics. Built In offers services such as employer branding, recruitment support, community events, and brand insights, allowing companies to effectively share their stories and promote their workplace culture. With dedicated websites serving major tech hubs worldwide, including cities in the United States, Canada, India, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Singapore, and Australia, Built In aims to facilitate meaningful connections within the technology sector.
Bulu Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, operates as a subscription box company specializing in private label boxes for retail brands. Its primary offering is Bulu Box, a B2C discovery e-commerce platform allowing consumers to sample vitamins, supplements, and healthy snacks while providing valuable data insights back to brands. Additionally, Bulu provides third-party logistics services, transitioning consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands from traditional linear fulfillment to hybrid hub-and-spoke logistics models, enhancing efficiency, scalability, and convenience at competitive rates.
Lockr LLC is a sports management software company based in Lincoln, Nebraska. It provides a platform designed for coaches to effectively track, organize, and measure their coaching effectiveness. The Lockr system enables coaches to capture videos, store and share files, and collaborate with their peers, thereby enhancing the practice and game preparation process. Through its features, Lockr aims to facilitate improved coaching strategies and better outcomes for athletes.
Briefcase
Seed Round in 2013
Briefcase, LLC is a company that assists schools in connecting students with relevant job opportunities through an intuitive online platform. Founded in 2013 and located in Olathe, Kansas, Briefcase allows students to create profiles, upload resumes, and search for part-time, internship, and full-time positions tailored to their career paths. The platform features a Student Dashboard, enabling students to track their job applications, communicate with recruiters, and receive job recommendations based on their preferences. Additionally, the Career Services Dashboard provides schools with valuable insights into students' job search behaviors and outcomes, streamlining the process for career departments. By offering a user-friendly interface and white-labeled solutions, Briefcase enhances the job search experience for students while equipping schools with the tools necessary to support their career development efforts effectively.
Business Exchange
Seed Round in 2013
Find, List & Engage Businesses across Kenya
Endorsewise
Seed Round in 2013
Endorsewise is a referral-based lead-generation platform specifically designed for B2B companies. The company provides a structured process that enables businesses to cultivate strong relationships with their existing customers by gathering comments, referrals, and positive reviews. This approach enhances a company's reputation and maximizes customer acquisition opportunities. Endorsewise streamlines the feedback-sharing process, allowing businesses to distribute testimonials across social networks and improve their website's SEO ratings. By leveraging customer endorsements, Endorsewise helps increase visibility and fosters global recognition for companies, ultimately driving growth through effective lead generation.
RoundPegg
Series A in 2013
RoundPegg, Inc. is a company that specializes in culture management software aimed at enhancing employee engagement and organizational culture. Founded in 2009 and based in Boulder, Colorado, RoundPegg offers a suite of applications that includes CulturePegg for assessing company culture and sub-cultures, HirePegg for candidate evaluation, EngagePegg for monitoring employee engagement, TeamPegg for improving team dynamics, and RecruitPegg for pre-employment assessments. The platform simplifies complex data science and people analytics, allowing organizations to quantify their unique culture and leverage this data to achieve measurable outcomes in hiring, performance management, and overall employee engagement. RoundPegg has established a strategic partnership with Point B, Inc. to further its mission in culture management.
Phone2Action
Seed Round in 2013
Phone2Action, Inc. operates a civic engagement software platform designed to help organizations engage and mobilize supporters effectively. The platform offers a range of tools for grassroots advocacy, allowing organizations to create and manage campaigns, connect employees with elected officials, and facilitate positive social media interactions. Key features include options for advocates to communicate with legislators through various channels, such as email and social media, as well as mobile engagement tools and a real-time monitoring system called Advocacy Live. Serving a diverse clientele that includes nonprofits, associations, and corporations, Phone2Action has played a significant role in influencing policy decisions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the company has gained recognition for its innovative approach and impact in the advocacy space.
HuntForce
Seed Round in 2013
HuntForce is a technology company that specializes in trail camera analytics for hunters. It has developed a web-based tracking application that allows users to take and store pictures from trail cameras. The platform enhances the hunting experience by providing strategic insights through automatic metadata reporting. This enables deer hunters to make informed decisions about when and where to hunt, as well as track their hunting activities effectively. By leveraging technology, HuntForce aims to improve the overall efficiency and success of hunting endeavors.
Graphicly
Venture Round in 2013
Graphicly is a software service provider based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in the digital content conversion and distribution sector. The company offers a platform that enables authors and publishers to automate self-publishing by converting, distributing, and promoting image-based digital content across major consumer mobile and eBook marketplaces, including the Apple iOS Newsstand, Barnes & Noble NOOK Color, and Amazon Kindle store. By streamlining workflows and significantly reducing production costs, Graphicly allows creators to focus on their content while providing detailed real-time analytics to track performance. As the only platform optimized for image-based content, Graphicly is well-positioned to capitalize on the expanding publishing market, which includes a growing number of self-published authors producing graphical works.
DivvyHQ
Seed Round in 2013
DivvyHQ is a content planning and production workflow tool designed for high-volume content teams, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. The company offers a cloud-based platform that simplifies the content process for marketers by providing a centralized solution for managing content schedules, initiatives, and campaigns. This innovative application eliminates the need for traditional spreadsheets, allowing users to capture content ideas, assign and schedule projects, and manage teams effectively. DivvyHQ enables real-time collaboration and production of various content types, ensuring that businesses can efficiently organize, plan, produce, and publish their content across multiple platforms.
Cympel, Inc. is an Omaha-based company founded in 2011 that offers an innovative online advertising platform tailored for consumers, advertisers, and publishers. The company specializes in creating "Cymplified" ads, which enable users to engage with advertisements more interactively, including the ability to conduct eCommerce transactions directly within the ads. This approach streamlines the advertising process, allowing users to view, learn about, and purchase products without navigating away from the ad. Advertisers benefit from improved return on investment, as they can directly link sales to their advertising efforts, while publishers gain by retaining traffic on their sites rather than directing users elsewhere. Through its unique set of technologies, Cympel enhances the effectiveness of digital advertising across various channels, including print media, desktop and laptop computers, mobile devices, and gaming consoles.
Inventables
Series B in 2013
Inventables, Inc. is a Chicago-based company founded in 2002 that specializes in 3D carving technology and digital fabrication. It offers a range of products, including the X-Carve machine, which allows users to carve intricate designs in materials such as wood, plastic, and metal. Additionally, Inventables provides the Carvey bits and Easel Pro software, facilitating the transformation of digital designs into physical objects. The company also supplies a diverse array of materials and components, including acrylic, circuit board blanks, and various tools and fastening products. Catering primarily to small businesses and designers, Inventables aims to make manufacturing accessible by providing an extensive catalog of approximately 30,000 products that are often shipped the same day if ordered by 3 PM. Through its innovative approach, Inventables seeks to democratize the manufacturing process, bringing it from industrial settings to desktop environments.
HuntForce
Seed Round in 2013
HuntForce is a technology company that specializes in trail camera analytics for hunters. It has developed a web-based tracking application that allows users to take and store pictures from trail cameras. The platform enhances the hunting experience by providing strategic insights through automatic metadata reporting. This enables deer hunters to make informed decisions about when and where to hunt, as well as track their hunting activities effectively. By leveraging technology, HuntForce aims to improve the overall efficiency and success of hunting endeavors.
MindMixer
Series B in 2013
MindMixer is a platform that facilitates communication between municipal decision makers and elected officials and their constituents. It offers a cost-effective and engaging method for citizens to participate in the decision-making process, allowing them to influence policies and initiatives in their communities. By providing an accessible way for residents to share their opinions and suggestions, MindMixer enhances civic engagement and fosters a collaborative environment for local governance.
Leap.it
Seed Round in 2013
Leap2 is a social search platform that delivers relevant previews for web, images, videos, news, local listings, and more. Leap2 was founded in 2011 and is based in Kansas City, Kansas.
Connoshoer
Seed Round in 2013
Connoshoer is a mobile application designed specifically for shoe enthusiasts, enabling users to capture, categorize, and share their footwear collections directly from their iPhones. The app facilitates the organization of users' shoe collections and offers a platform for showcasing individual footwear styles. Users can easily share their collections on popular social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook with a single tap, fostering a community of footwear aficionados.
DonorPath
Seed Round in 2013
DonorPath Inc. is a Chicago-based company that provides a software platform designed to assist nonprofit organizations and fundraisers in enhancing their fundraising efforts. Founded in 2012, the company's technology connects users to a network of fundraising experts, enabling them to raise funds more efficiently without increasing expenses. DonorPath’s software aggregates, analyzes, and visualizes fundraising data, allowing organizations to leverage their existing information for improved results. It serves a diverse clientele, including executive directors, development managers, and board members of volunteer-run organizations, particularly those that lack the resources for dedicated fundraising staff. By facilitating online coaching relationships with qualified fundraising experts, DonorPath helps users of all skill levels to effectively meet their revenue goals and sustain their missions.
Pathfinder Health Innovations
Series A in 2012
Pathfinder Health Innovations, Inc. is a Kansas City-based company that develops a cloud-based software platform aimed at enhancing patient outcomes in autism therapy. Founded in 2010, the platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools for educators and therapists, including documentation interfaces, outcomes tracking, and real-time analysis of therapy progress. It integrates clinic scheduling with patient records, facilitates billing services, and provides revenue cycle management solutions suitable for both individual providers and larger organizations. The software supports the development of assessments, daily therapy plans, and progress tracking, enabling professionals to create informed strategies for children with autism and related cognitive disorders. In 2019, Pathfinder Health Innovations was acquired by CentralReach, a prominent provider of electronic health record and practice management solutions for Applied Behavior Analysis clinicians.
Whimseybox
Seed Round in 2012
Whimseybox uses creative content to help people discover and buy craft supplies online. They are on a mission to power creativity, and they started in 2011 with a $15 monthly subscription that helps people Stop Pinning + Start Making (tm). Since then, they have expanded to launch a custom ecommerce shop with thousands of supplies.(If you can purchase it in a big box craft store, they probably sell it!) Users can find creative inspiration in the thousands of projects posted on Whimseybox.com and then easily purchase the supplies to make them from the Supply List posted under each project. In 2014 they launched Whimseybox Influencer, the only affiliate program designed specifically for DIY + craft bloggers and websites. This custom technology allows bloggers to easily embed Whimseybox Supply List widgets directly in their blog posts and earn a share of the sales they drive while helping their readers find + purchase the right supplies for a project.
InvenQuery
Series A in 2012
InvenQuery provides virtual marketplaces for sellers of unique items. Retailers of unique items (antique dealers, thrift stores, etc.) struggle to scale online because populating, hosting and promoting an online store is time and resource intensive. While retailers know that online marketing is vital to increase customer reach, traffic & sales, they struggle to justify the time & money it takes to establish an online presence. InvenQuery is the answer. InvenQuery’s web + mobile applications unite dispersed sellers of unique goods to populate a single online marketplace. Retailers that join an IQ marketplace benefit from inclusion in a well-designed, high traffic website, an easy mobile app for uploading their items, and social media sharing tools that showcase products where their customers actively search and share. Through a niche marketplace, multiple retailers can join forces to attract their ideal customers. With our simple mobile app they showcase items on a marketplace, their own site, & their social media networks in seconds. By leveraging social media, IQ helps retailers amplify traditional marketing by driving shoppers to the marketplace. By aggregating sellers of similar items into one online marketplace, IQ creates a go-to resource for an industry. IQ is making economic, environmental and social impact serving the first of several vertical markets: the discount home improvement retail industry (e.g. reuse centers). Reuse centers take donations of reclaimed building materials and sell them to fund a variety of social and environmental initiatives, such as Habitat for Humanity’s home building efforts or Reclaim Detroit’s deconstruction job training program. Currently, the $270 million material reuse industry is growing 15% per year, selling less than 5% of all inventories online. Yet 78% of home improvement projects start with an online search. IQ enables reuse centers to market their products where customers are shopping. With the IQ mobile application sellers can display inventories on an IQ marketplace website, their store’s website, and on popular social media sites, in a single workflow. IQ makes it easy for reuse centers to reach more customers with unique inventories, to solicit more donations, and ultimately, to provide valuable social and environmental conservation services to communities across the country. As reused material transactions increase, the IQ platform is poised to integrate with inventory and sales tracking technologies, enabling the capture of valuable transaction and landfill diversion data.
Bulu Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, operates as a subscription box company specializing in private label boxes for retail brands. Its primary offering is Bulu Box, a B2C discovery e-commerce platform allowing consumers to sample vitamins, supplements, and healthy snacks while providing valuable data insights back to brands. Additionally, Bulu provides third-party logistics services, transitioning consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands from traditional linear fulfillment to hybrid hub-and-spoke logistics models, enhancing efficiency, scalability, and convenience at competitive rates.
Infochimps
Debt Financing in 2012
Infochimps, Inc. is a provider of Big Data systems that operates on a Platform-as-a-Service model, catering to enterprise companies. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with an additional office in Redwood City, California, Infochimps offers a comprehensive suite of cloud services known as Infochimps Cloud. This suite includes Cloud::Streams for real-time data streaming and analytics, Cloud::Queries for NoSQL databases and ad hoc analytics, and Cloud::Hadoop for elastic Hadoop clusters and batch processing. The platform is augmented by tools such as the Infochimps Command Center, which provides monitoring and control of streaming data, and a systems provisioning tool that automates machine configurations. Infochimps serves a diverse range of industries, including media, retail, manufacturing, financial services, telecommunications, and healthcare, helping organizations simplify the management of complex Big Data environments and enhance decision-making capabilities. As a subsidiary of DXC Technology Company, Infochimps continues to innovate in the Big Data space.
AgLocal
Venture Round in 2012
AgLocal wants consumers to understand what they eat, where it comes from and teach consumers how they can support these family farms.
Whimseybox
Seed Round in 2012
Whimseybox uses creative content to help people discover and buy craft supplies online. They are on a mission to power creativity, and they started in 2011 with a $15 monthly subscription that helps people Stop Pinning + Start Making (tm). Since then, they have expanded to launch a custom ecommerce shop with thousands of supplies.(If you can purchase it in a big box craft store, they probably sell it!) Users can find creative inspiration in the thousands of projects posted on Whimseybox.com and then easily purchase the supplies to make them from the Supply List posted under each project. In 2014 they launched Whimseybox Influencer, the only affiliate program designed specifically for DIY + craft bloggers and websites. This custom technology allows bloggers to easily embed Whimseybox Supply List widgets directly in their blog posts and earn a share of the sales they drive while helping their readers find + purchase the right supplies for a project.
MindMixer
Series A in 2012
MindMixer is a platform that facilitates communication between municipal decision makers and elected officials and their constituents. It offers a cost-effective and engaging method for citizens to participate in the decision-making process, allowing them to influence policies and initiatives in their communities. By providing an accessible way for residents to share their opinions and suggestions, MindMixer enhances civic engagement and fosters a collaborative environment for local governance.
MindMixer
Seed Round in 2011
MindMixer is a platform that facilitates communication between municipal decision makers and elected officials and their constituents. It offers a cost-effective and engaging method for citizens to participate in the decision-making process, allowing them to influence policies and initiatives in their communities. By providing an accessible way for residents to share their opinions and suggestions, MindMixer enhances civic engagement and fosters a collaborative environment for local governance.
Graphicly
Series A in 2011
Graphicly is a software service provider based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in the digital content conversion and distribution sector. The company offers a platform that enables authors and publishers to automate self-publishing by converting, distributing, and promoting image-based digital content across major consumer mobile and eBook marketplaces, including the Apple iOS Newsstand, Barnes & Noble NOOK Color, and Amazon Kindle store. By streamlining workflows and significantly reducing production costs, Graphicly allows creators to focus on their content while providing detailed real-time analytics to track performance. As the only platform optimized for image-based content, Graphicly is well-positioned to capitalize on the expanding publishing market, which includes a growing number of self-published authors producing graphical works.
Tripleseat Software
Seed Round in 2010
Tripleseat Software, LLC is a provider of sales and event management software designed for the owners and managers of restaurants, hotels, banquet facilities, and catering operations. Established in 2008 and based in Concord, Massachusetts, Tripleseat offers an online application that simplifies the management of various events, including private dining, corporate meetings, weddings, and special occasions. By addressing the traditionally manual processes associated with event management, Tripleseat enables venues to streamline their operations and enhance their event business, which can contribute significantly to their overall revenue. The platform includes features such as instant lead alerts, e-signatures, online payments, and synced calendars, thereby facilitating a more efficient workflow from initial inquiry to event execution.
Infochimps
Series A in 2010
Infochimps, Inc. is a provider of Big Data systems that operates on a Platform-as-a-Service model, catering to enterprise companies. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with an additional office in Redwood City, California, Infochimps offers a comprehensive suite of cloud services known as Infochimps Cloud. This suite includes Cloud::Streams for real-time data streaming and analytics, Cloud::Queries for NoSQL databases and ad hoc analytics, and Cloud::Hadoop for elastic Hadoop clusters and batch processing. The platform is augmented by tools such as the Infochimps Command Center, which provides monitoring and control of streaming data, and a systems provisioning tool that automates machine configurations. Infochimps serves a diverse range of industries, including media, retail, manufacturing, financial services, telecommunications, and healthcare, helping organizations simplify the management of complex Big Data environments and enhance decision-making capabilities. As a subsidiary of DXC Technology Company, Infochimps continues to innovate in the Big Data space.