LiveOak Ventures

Liveoak Venture Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on technology and technology-driven services in Texas. LiveOak is a full lifecycle investor, with most of its relationships beginning at the seed stage.

Creighton Hicks

Principal

Mike Marcantonio

Partner

David Stewart

Partner

Past deals in Austin, TX

Spyderbat

Series A in 2022
Spyderbat, Inc., founded in 2020 and based in Austin, Texas, specializes in cybersecurity software that focuses on attack tracing and interception. Its primary product, Spyderbat, continuously monitors attack traces by linking operational activities with security events, thereby enhancing existing security operations workflows. The platform is designed to secure cloud-native environments, including Linux virtual machines and Kubernetes clusters, by detecting and stopping attacks throughout the Software Development Lifecycle. Spyderbat employs a cloud-native architecture and an Automatic Continuous Causal Context (A3C) Engine to create visual maps of runtime activities, offering both real-time and historical insights into security issues. This enables security analysts to conduct thorough investigations and root cause analyses, allowing for rapid identification of threats and vulnerabilities. Through its automation features and integrations, Spyderbat facilitates the incorporation of its monitoring capabilities into existing security practices, streamlining threat detection and response processes.

Ceresa

Seed Round in 2022
Ceresa, Inc. is a company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in leadership acceleration and mentoring services. Founded in 2017, it has developed a platform aimed at providing a personalized and data-driven leadership journey tailored to the specific needs of diverse aspiring leaders. Ceresa's offerings include virtual executive coaching, structured curriculum, and mentoring support, allowing professionals to access affordable leadership development resources. The company emphasizes a proactive approach, seeking individuals who are motivated to tackle challenges and create meaningful impact in their roles.

Passage

Seed Round in 2022
Passage is a modern identity for web and mobile applications. Passage is an innovator in the rapidly growing passwordless identity space. Founded in 2021, Passage is headquartered in Austin, Texas, United States.

Intrigue Corp.

Seed Round in 2021
Intrigue Corp. is based in Austin, Texas, and operates a platform focused on external asset and vulnerability discovery. The company provides Intrigue Core, an asset discovery and attack surface enumeration engine that integrates various open-source intelligence (OSINT) and commercial sources. This solution allows IT and security teams to achieve a comprehensive understanding of cloud and Internet-exposed assets and vulnerabilities, including domains, hosts, software, web applications, network services, certificates, and cloud applications. Intrigue Corp. is distinguished by its ability to deliver an extensive view of an enterprise's attack surface, enabling organizations to effectively map their assets, monitor their environments, and mitigate ongoing risks.

Rollick

Venture Round in 2021
Rollick Outdoor, Inc. is an Austin, Texas-based company founded in 2017 that operates an online marketing platform designed to connect manufacturers of recreational products with dealers. The platform enhances the customer experience by facilitating interactions throughout the purchasing journey, from initial interest to repeat purchases. It serves the powersports, RV, and marine industries by offering a suite of marketing and technology solutions that streamline the buying process for consumers and improve sales and marketing effectiveness for dealers. Rollick's ecosystem aims to simplify the acquisition of recreational and industrial equipment, ensuring that both manufacturers and dealers can provide personalized experiences to their customers.

Ceresa

Seed Round in 2020
Ceresa, Inc. is a company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in leadership acceleration and mentoring services. Founded in 2017, it has developed a platform aimed at providing a personalized and data-driven leadership journey tailored to the specific needs of diverse aspiring leaders. Ceresa's offerings include virtual executive coaching, structured curriculum, and mentoring support, allowing professionals to access affordable leadership development resources. The company emphasizes a proactive approach, seeking individuals who are motivated to tackle challenges and create meaningful impact in their roles.

Spyderbat

Seed Round in 2020
Spyderbat, Inc., founded in 2020 and based in Austin, Texas, specializes in cybersecurity software that focuses on attack tracing and interception. Its primary product, Spyderbat, continuously monitors attack traces by linking operational activities with security events, thereby enhancing existing security operations workflows. The platform is designed to secure cloud-native environments, including Linux virtual machines and Kubernetes clusters, by detecting and stopping attacks throughout the Software Development Lifecycle. Spyderbat employs a cloud-native architecture and an Automatic Continuous Causal Context (A3C) Engine to create visual maps of runtime activities, offering both real-time and historical insights into security issues. This enables security analysts to conduct thorough investigations and root cause analyses, allowing for rapid identification of threats and vulnerabilities. Through its automation features and integrations, Spyderbat facilitates the incorporation of its monitoring capabilities into existing security practices, streamlining threat detection and response processes.

OJO

Series D in 2020
OJO is a real estate development company. They provide home buying and selling services. Their platform for buying, selling, and homeownership. They help with managing, finding, and selling homes.

Veros Systems

Series C in 2020
Veros Systems, Inc. develops software-enabled solutions for physical asset life-cycle management, focusing on industrial customers. Based in Austin, Texas, the company offers a Predictive Intelligence Platform (PIP) that provides real-time monitoring and assessment of the reliability and energy efficiency of electrically-driven rotating equipment, such as motors, pumps, and compressors. This platform utilizes nonintrusive monitoring technology, allowing for quick installation, and employs data capture techniques and machine learning algorithms to analyze electrical waveforms. By delivering actionable intelligence, Veros Systems enables its clients, which span various sectors including oil and gas, utilities, and manufacturing, to enhance production, reduce operational costs, and improve overall equipment availability. Founded in 2001, Veros has positioned itself as a key player in optimizing industrial machine performance and maintenance.

OJO

Series C in 2019
OJO is a real estate development company. They provide home buying and selling services. Their platform for buying, selling, and homeownership. They help with managing, finding, and selling homes.

Rollick

Series A in 2018
Rollick Outdoor, Inc. is an Austin, Texas-based company founded in 2017 that operates an online marketing platform designed to connect manufacturers of recreational products with dealers. The platform enhances the customer experience by facilitating interactions throughout the purchasing journey, from initial interest to repeat purchases. It serves the powersports, RV, and marine industries by offering a suite of marketing and technology solutions that streamline the buying process for consumers and improve sales and marketing effectiveness for dealers. Rollick's ecosystem aims to simplify the acquisition of recreational and industrial equipment, ensuring that both manufacturers and dealers can provide personalized experiences to their customers.

Eventador.io

Seed Round in 2018
Eventador.io is a fully managed stream processing platform based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2016 by Erik Beebe and Kenny Gorman. The company focuses on simplifying the development of applications that rely on real-time data, addressing the complexities often associated with such tasks. Its enterprise-grade platform allows users to create real-time applications and analytics using continuous SQL, eliminating the need for intricate programming. By streamlining the processes of writing, deploying, and managing fault-tolerant data streams, Eventador.io enables clients to transform their data streams into valuable resources for real-time ETL, data science, and RESTful application development.

OJO

Series B in 2018
OJO is a real estate development company. They provide home buying and selling services. Their platform for buying, selling, and homeownership. They help with managing, finding, and selling homes.

NarrativeDx

Series A in 2017
NarrativeDx Inc. is a data analytics company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in improving patient experiences within healthcare settings. By leveraging artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and machine learning, NarrativeDx's platform collects and analyzes unstructured patient feedback from various sources, including surveys and social media. This technology allows healthcare administrators to gain insights into patient satisfaction and identify key areas needing improvement. The platform not only helps hospital leaders understand the context behind patient comments but also offers actionable recommendations to enhance patient engagement, increase referrals, and ultimately boost hospital revenues and reputations. Founded in 2014, NarrativeDx operates as a subsidiary of Press Ganey Associates, Inc.

OJO

Series A in 2016
OJO is a real estate development company. They provide home buying and selling services. Their platform for buying, selling, and homeownership. They help with managing, finding, and selling homes.

NarrativeDx

Seed Round in 2015
NarrativeDx Inc. is a data analytics company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in improving patient experiences within healthcare settings. By leveraging artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and machine learning, NarrativeDx's platform collects and analyzes unstructured patient feedback from various sources, including surveys and social media. This technology allows healthcare administrators to gain insights into patient satisfaction and identify key areas needing improvement. The platform not only helps hospital leaders understand the context behind patient comments but also offers actionable recommendations to enhance patient engagement, increase referrals, and ultimately boost hospital revenues and reputations. Founded in 2014, NarrativeDx operates as a subsidiary of Press Ganey Associates, Inc.

Written

Seed Round in 2015
Written Inc. is a company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in content marketing and audience development. Founded in 2012, it provides a platform that connects brands with bloggers, facilitating content licensing, syndication, and sponsored content. The services offered by Written Inc. enable brands to engage with precision-targeted audiences and achieve predictable returns on investment. At the same time, bloggers benefit by increasing their monetization opportunities and gaining exposure for their content. The platform supports WordPress websites, allowing for the rebranding and republishing of existing content, which helps brands expand their reach and boost conversions. Written Inc. aims to create a mutually beneficial environment for brands seeking effective content strategies and bloggers looking to enhance their influence and revenue.

Veros Systems

Series A in 2014
Veros Systems, Inc. develops software-enabled solutions for physical asset life-cycle management, focusing on industrial customers. Based in Austin, Texas, the company offers a Predictive Intelligence Platform (PIP) that provides real-time monitoring and assessment of the reliability and energy efficiency of electrically-driven rotating equipment, such as motors, pumps, and compressors. This platform utilizes nonintrusive monitoring technology, allowing for quick installation, and employs data capture techniques and machine learning algorithms to analyze electrical waveforms. By delivering actionable intelligence, Veros Systems enables its clients, which span various sectors including oil and gas, utilities, and manufacturing, to enhance production, reduce operational costs, and improve overall equipment availability. Founded in 2001, Veros has positioned itself as a key player in optimizing industrial machine performance and maintenance.

Veros Systems

Series A in 2013
Veros Systems, Inc. develops software-enabled solutions for physical asset life-cycle management, focusing on industrial customers. Based in Austin, Texas, the company offers a Predictive Intelligence Platform (PIP) that provides real-time monitoring and assessment of the reliability and energy efficiency of electrically-driven rotating equipment, such as motors, pumps, and compressors. This platform utilizes nonintrusive monitoring technology, allowing for quick installation, and employs data capture techniques and machine learning algorithms to analyze electrical waveforms. By delivering actionable intelligence, Veros Systems enables its clients, which span various sectors including oil and gas, utilities, and manufacturing, to enhance production, reduce operational costs, and improve overall equipment availability. Founded in 2001, Veros has positioned itself as a key player in optimizing industrial machine performance and maintenance.
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