VIE Technologies
Series A in 2025
Founded in 2016, VIE Technologies specializes in predictive maintenance solutions for industrial operations. Utilizing patented sensors, connectivity, and AI technologies, the company's platform provides proactive machine maintenance guidance, reducing unplanned downtime, maintenance costs, and enhancing asset life.
eSmart Systems
Venture Round in 2024
Founded in 2012, eSmart Systems develops AI-driven software solutions for the energy industry. Its cloud-born platform collects and analyzes vast data quantities from sensors in real-time, enabling optimized energy decisions, resource savings, and predictive maintenance. The company offers tailored solutions for utilities and applications for consumers, with a focus on global markets.
Site 20/20
Venture Round in 2024
Site 20/20 is a developer of advanced traffic control solutions aimed at enhancing efficiency in the automated flagging industry. Its flagship product, the Guardian Smartflagger, utilizes a user-friendly tablet interface and sophisticated technology to replace traditional human flaggers with semi-automated systems and intelligent portable traffic lights. This innovative approach not only enhances safety by minimizing human exposure to dangerous conditions but also streamlines traffic management. By capturing data on vehicle flow and transmitting it to cloud servers, Site 20/20 enables companies to maintain productive work crews, reduce delays, and optimize resource management. The company is committed to providing reliable traffic control solutions that prioritize safety and operational efficiency.
Finite State
Series B in 2024
Finite State is a cybersecurity company focused on securing Internet of Things devices, networks, and supply chains. Its platform analyzes firmware inside IoT devices to produce a risk assessment for each device, including a software bill of materials, known CVEs, zero-day vulnerabilities, potential backdoors, hard-coded keys and credentials, weak passwords, unsafe function calls, and memory-related issues. The solution combines static and dynamic analysis, reverse engineering, and machine learning to identify vulnerabilities in embedded systems. It provides vulnerability management, threat intelligence, and comprehensive security assessments to help enterprises, telecommunications, energy providers, device manufacturers, government, and healthcare organizations gain visibility into supply chain devices and defend their networks. Finite State was founded in 2017 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.
eSmart Systems
Series B in 2022
Founded in 2012, eSmart Systems develops AI-driven software solutions for the energy industry. Its cloud-born platform collects and analyzes vast data quantities from sensors in real-time, enabling optimized energy decisions, resource savings, and predictive maintenance. The company offers tailored solutions for utilities and applications for consumers, with a focus on global markets.
Sense Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in home energy monitoring solutions. Established in 2013, the company develops and manufactures electronic devices that analyze electricity usage in households. Its flagship product, Sense, utilizes current sensors installed on main breakers to capture the electronic signatures of various appliances. This system employs advanced algorithms to identify and differentiate individual devices, providing users with insights into their energy consumption. Sense also offers a range of related products, including Sense Solar, add-on sensors, and various replacement components. The data collected by these devices is transmitted to users via a dedicated mobile application, enhancing the home automation experience.
Sibros is a technology company that specializes in software-defined vehicle management through its Deep Connected Platform™. This platform integrates real-time data collection, software configuration management, remote updates, and diagnostic commands, all while adhering to stringent automotive safety, security, and data privacy standards. Sibros's solutions are versatile and can be implemented across various vehicle architectures, including legacy gas and diesel engines, next-generation battery electric vehicles, fuel cells, motorcycles, buses, commercial trucks, and heavy machinery. By leveraging advanced technology developed in Silicon Valley, Sibros empowers original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to enhance customer experiences, reduce costs, and explore new revenue opportunities throughout the entire mobility product life cycle. The company's software manages a vehicle's complete software inventory and configurations, facilitating the delivery of connected vehicle services and personalized mobility solutions at scale.
Dragos is an industrial cybersecurity company dedicated to protecting the world's critical infrastructure. Its platform offers visibility into industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) networks, enabling early threat detection and mitigation.
Dragos is an industrial cybersecurity company dedicated to protecting the world's critical infrastructure. Its platform offers visibility into industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) networks, enabling early threat detection and mitigation.
SmartRent
Series C in 2020
SmartRent is an enterprise home automation company specializing in smart home and smart building technology tailored for multifamily communities. The company develops a comprehensive platform that enables property owners and managers to monitor and control their assets effectively, enhancing operational efficiencies while also creating opportunities for additional revenue. SmartRent’s offerings include software and hardware solutions that provide seamless visibility and control for property managers, while also delivering an integrated home control experience for residents. Operating primarily in the United States, SmartRent is committed to improving the management of multifamily properties through innovative technology solutions.
Finite State
Series A in 2020
Finite State is a cybersecurity company focused on securing Internet of Things devices, networks, and supply chains. Its platform analyzes firmware inside IoT devices to produce a risk assessment for each device, including a software bill of materials, known CVEs, zero-day vulnerabilities, potential backdoors, hard-coded keys and credentials, weak passwords, unsafe function calls, and memory-related issues. The solution combines static and dynamic analysis, reverse engineering, and machine learning to identify vulnerabilities in embedded systems. It provides vulnerability management, threat intelligence, and comprehensive security assessments to help enterprises, telecommunications, energy providers, device manufacturers, government, and healthcare organizations gain visibility into supply chain devices and defend their networks. Finite State was founded in 2017 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.
Particle Industries, Inc. is a provider of a comprehensive platform designed for the prototyping, scaling, and management of Internet of Things (IoT) products. The company offers a range of hardware development kits, including the Photon for Wi-Fi projects and the Electron for cellular-connected devices, along with various accessories like antennas and USB shields. Particle also delivers software tools such as Tinker, a mobile application for remote control, and Particle Build, a web-based development environment that allows users to write and deploy code easily. Its cloud platform facilitates secure interactions with connected devices through modern APIs, supporting developers in creating intelligent web services. With over 150,000 product builders across more than 170 countries, including notable clients like NASA and SpaceX, Particle has established itself as a key player in the IoT landscape. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Shenzhen, China, the company has been recognized for its innovation and impact in the IoT sector.
CIMCON Lighting
Series C in 2019
CIMCON Lighting, established in 2012, specializes in developing web-based wireless outdoor lighting management systems. Headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company serves utilities, municipalities, ESCOs, and commercial customers by providing solutions for traditional, LED, and solar-based street lights. Their offerings include the LightingGale software for automated streetlight management, wireless controllers like iSLC-3100 with dimming capabilities, and the NearSky platform for smart city applications. CIMCON's systems enable clients to remotely monitor and control outdoor lighting fixtures, reducing energy consumption and maintenance costs while transforming existing infrastructure into a foundation for smart city solutions.
Sense Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in home energy monitoring solutions. Established in 2013, the company develops and manufactures electronic devices that analyze electricity usage in households. Its flagship product, Sense, utilizes current sensors installed on main breakers to capture the electronic signatures of various appliances. This system employs advanced algorithms to identify and differentiate individual devices, providing users with insights into their energy consumption. Sense also offers a range of related products, including Sense Solar, add-on sensors, and various replacement components. The data collected by these devices is transmitted to users via a dedicated mobile application, enhancing the home automation experience.
eSmart Systems
Venture Round in 2019
Founded in 2012, eSmart Systems develops AI-driven software solutions for the energy industry. Its cloud-born platform collects and analyzes vast data quantities from sensors in real-time, enabling optimized energy decisions, resource savings, and predictive maintenance. The company offers tailored solutions for utilities and applications for consumers, with a focus on global markets.
ViriCiti, established in 2012, specializes in cloud-based monitoring solutions aimed at enhancing the operations of electric vehicles, particularly city buses and trucks. The company focuses on online energy management, which it identifies as crucial for the widespread adoption of electric transport. By collecting and analyzing data from electric vehicles with millisecond precision, ViriCiti offers real-time insights into vehicle usage, condition, and performance. This information enables operators to optimize fleet management, ensuring that electric buses and trucks operate more efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively. The platform also provides valuable data on route operations and vehicle diagnostics, supporting transport and fleet operators in making informed decisions regarding charging schedules to minimize costs related to peak demand.
Sense Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in home energy monitoring solutions. Established in 2013, the company develops and manufactures electronic devices that analyze electricity usage in households. Its flagship product, Sense, utilizes current sensors installed on main breakers to capture the electronic signatures of various appliances. This system employs advanced algorithms to identify and differentiate individual devices, providing users with insights into their energy consumption. Sense also offers a range of related products, including Sense Solar, add-on sensors, and various replacement components. The data collected by these devices is transmitted to users via a dedicated mobile application, enhancing the home automation experience.
ecobee, Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2007 that specializes in manufacturing Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostats and light automation equipment for both residential and commercial applications. The company’s product lineup includes the SmartThermostat with voice control, ecobee3 lite, SmartSensor, and ecobee Switch+, all designed to enhance energy conservation and provide customizable temperature settings. These devices allow users to manage their home or office environments remotely via a mobile application compatible with various platforms, including iOS, Android, and BlackBerry. Ecobee's offerings aim to empower consumers to monitor and reduce their energy consumption while maintaining comfort in their spaces. The company sells its products primarily through online channels.
Dragos is an industrial cybersecurity company dedicated to protecting the world's critical infrastructure. Its platform offers visibility into industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) networks, enabling early threat detection and mitigation.
CIMCON Lighting
Series B in 2017
CIMCON Lighting, established in 2012, specializes in developing web-based wireless outdoor lighting management systems. Headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company serves utilities, municipalities, ESCOs, and commercial customers by providing solutions for traditional, LED, and solar-based street lights. Their offerings include the LightingGale software for automated streetlight management, wireless controllers like iSLC-3100 with dimming capabilities, and the NearSky platform for smart city applications. CIMCON's systems enable clients to remotely monitor and control outdoor lighting fixtures, reducing energy consumption and maintenance costs while transforming existing infrastructure into a foundation for smart city solutions.
Sense Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in home energy monitoring solutions. Established in 2013, the company develops and manufactures electronic devices that analyze electricity usage in households. Its flagship product, Sense, utilizes current sensors installed on main breakers to capture the electronic signatures of various appliances. This system employs advanced algorithms to identify and differentiate individual devices, providing users with insights into their energy consumption. Sense also offers a range of related products, including Sense Solar, add-on sensors, and various replacement components. The data collected by these devices is transmitted to users via a dedicated mobile application, enhancing the home automation experience.