Swap is a company that makes a battery interchange system that is designed to replace the traditional charging process for electric motors. The company offers an energy switching system comprised of both energy stations and handmade batteries that can be used with the assistance of a mobile application, allowing users to supply speed and timeliness to bike riders at a low cost. The company aims to support the nation's zero-emission goal by providing the revolutionized charging infrastructure
Azota is an online education platform that enables teachers and educational institutions to create, deliver, and grade assessments efficiently. It offers intuitive exam creation, AI-powered proctoring, automatic grading, and comprehensive reporting, backed by cloud-level reliability to support scalable testing. The platform aims to streamline testing workflows, maintain academic integrity, and improve assessment accuracy for schools, teachers, and educational centers. By consolidating creation, administration, and evaluation in a single system, Azota helps educators assess student performance and manage assessments at scale while reducing administrative overhead and ensuring consistent results.
OmniML is a pioneering enterprise artificial intelligence company based in San Jose, California, dedicated to enhancing edge AI capabilities. The company specializes in developing machine learning models tailored for specific hardware, resulting in smaller and faster models with compact neural architectures. By optimizing deep learning models for edge devices, OmniML significantly improves their speed, accuracy, and efficiency while also achieving notable cost reductions. The company's innovative solutions allow clients to utilize inference engines optimized for mobile and other edge devices, enabling machine learning tasks to be executed up to ten times faster. OmniML's technology has shown promising results through collaborations with large enterprise customers across various sectors.
Handshake
Series F in 2022
Handshake is a career network for students and recent graduates that connects them with employers and career resources. It serves a user base of more than 10 million across about 1,400 educational institutions, including colleges and boot camps, and links users with more than 750,000 employers across diverse sectors. The platform aims to democratize access to opportunities by expanding visibility and insights for young workers, while giving employers broader, more efficient access to talent and helping colleges enhance student engagement and employment outcomes.
Chipone Technology
Series E in 2021
Chipone Technology designs display chips for mobile, panel and LED displays, offering a broad range of solutions such as display driver and touch integrated chips (TDDI), medium and large-size display driver chips (LDDI), OLED display chips, power management chips, LED display drivers, timing controllers (Tcon), fingerprint sensing ICs, and related touch and display control components. The products are used across smartphones, TVs, laptops, tablets, wearables and various indoor and outdoor LED displays, with customers including global panel manufacturers and leading mobile brands.
Handshake
Series E in 2021
Handshake is a career network for students and recent graduates that connects them with employers and career resources. It serves a user base of more than 10 million across about 1,400 educational institutions, including colleges and boot camps, and links users with more than 750,000 employers across diverse sectors. The platform aims to democratize access to opportunities by expanding visibility and insights for young workers, while giving employers broader, more efficient access to talent and helping colleges enhance student engagement and employment outcomes.
Handshake
Series D in 2020
Handshake is a career network for students and recent graduates that connects them with employers and career resources. It serves a user base of more than 10 million across about 1,400 educational institutions, including colleges and boot camps, and links users with more than 750,000 employers across diverse sectors. The platform aims to democratize access to opportunities by expanding visibility and insights for young workers, while giving employers broader, more efficient access to talent and helping colleges enhance student engagement and employment outcomes.
Mason America
Series A in 2019
Mason America, Inc. is a Seattle-based company specializing in the development of hardware and customized software solutions for smart devices. Established in 2015, Mason offers a unique platform that enables businesses to create, manage, and scale custom Android devices efficiently. This platform significantly accelerates the process of bringing smart devices from concept to market, reducing both time and cost. Mason provides a fully managed infrastructure that simplifies software delivery for dedicated devices, whether they are tablets, wearables, or other formats. The company handles critical aspects such as inventory procurement and logistics, while offering features like remote fleet management, troubleshooting, and automated software updates to enhance security and user experience. By allowing organizations to focus on application development and user experience, Mason effectively mitigates the risks associated with hardware investments, making it a valuable partner for businesses seeking to innovate without the complexities typically involved in hardware-dependent initiatives.
Ecloud (Nanjing) Information and Technology
Venture Round in 2019
Ecloud (Nanjing) Information and Technology Co., Ltd. (随身移动) is a company focused on research and development of mobile applications, time management and phone-based software research and development, and providing of portable universal application service for the all-platform smart-phone users. Its products include pink calendar, Chinese lunar calendars, and more.
Ecloud is focused on making software development more professional, efficient and customized according to demands of the users.
WildTangent
Venture Round in 2019
WildTangent is a prominent global technology company specializing in the distribution and monetization of mobile and online applications, having delivered over 20 billion apps. The company develops a variety of video games, including single-player and multiplayer titles across multiple genres such as role-playing, adventure, shooting, casual, board, puzzle, racing, and sports, catering to users of all ages on personal computers and mobile devices. Additionally, WildTangent operates a comprehensive digital advertising platform and entertainment services. Its latest innovation, Application Platform Management (AMP), streamlines app management for device manufacturers and mobile operators. The company's technology is utilized by notable clients, including major telecom and hardware brands.
HYB Battery
Venture Round in 2019
HYB Battery Co., Ltd. is a Shenzhen-based company founded in 1999 that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries. The company produces a variety of battery types, including cylindrical, prismatic, polymer, and high-capacity lithium-ion batteries, which cater to diverse applications such as laptop computers, wireless communication devices, and portable equipment. Additionally, HYB Battery supports industries by providing batteries for mobile phones, PDAs, notebooks, power tools, and lamps. With a manufacturing facility covering 50,000 square meters, the company utilizes advanced technology and significant capital investment to enhance its production capabilities. Its products are distributed through a comprehensive sales network across China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Europe, and America, ensuring a broad market presence.
BOSS Zhipin
Series E in 2018
BOSS Zhipin is an online recruitment platform in China in terms of average MAU. BOSS Zhipin are a pioneer in introducing a disruptive model which is transforming China’s online recruitment industry – the Direct Recruitment Model. Our mobile-native product promotes instant direct chats between Bosses and job seekers, delivers accurate recommendation results, and is powered by proprietary AI algorithms and big data insights.
HeadSpin is a developer of a digital experience intelligence platform aimed at ensuring flawless digital interactions. The platform leverages automation, artificial intelligence, and analytics to integrate end-to-end testing, performance optimization, and experience monitoring. It operates thousands of devices across more than 100 locations globally, utilizing real carrier and WiFi networks. This comprehensive approach enables development, quality assurance, operations, and product teams to remotely test and monitor mobile applications effectively, ultimately enhancing user experiences and boosting revenue.
Wiz develops the Note software, which is especially designed for internet users and mobile internet users. It's flagship product, Wiz Note, focuses more on knowledge of rapid collection, management, reading and sharing. Wiz Note is smaller, more stable, and more suitable for PC, phones, and mobile devices.
Yingying Licai
Series B in 2018
Yingying Licai is a Chinese mobile application that provides financial information services for its users. It was launched in 2013 and is based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang.
MileZero
Seed Round in 2018
MileZero is a technology company that develops a cloud-based logistics automation platform aimed at optimizing large-scale logistics networks and delivery fleets. The platform facilitates the tracking of shipments throughout their journey, from sortation and dispatch through middle mile routing to the final delivery to customers. It also synchronizes parcel movements in response to planning changes and real-time conditions, enhancing the efficiency of logistics operations. By offering this advanced Logistics Cloud, MileZero helps both traditional retailers and digital enterprises adapt to the rapid changes in consumer preferences and the rise of mobile and on-demand services, enabling them to compete effectively in a dynamic market.
Liulishuo
Series C in 2017
Liulishuo is a leading artificial intelligence-driven educational technology company founded in September 2012 by Dr. Wang Wei and Dr. Hu Zhe and Dr. Lin Hui. Liulishuo offers a personalized and adaptive language learning experience to 50 million learners in 379 cities in China and over 175 countries around the world. Its self-developed artificial intelligence English teacher, based on deep learning technology, can provide personalized and adaptive learning courses for each user.
Prynt is a manufacturer of innovative smartphone camera cases that transform mobile devices into instant cameras. The case allows users to capture photos and print them instantly, without the need for ink, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. Compatible with both iOS and Android phones, Prynt's unique feature is its ability to embed short videos within the printed photos, which can be accessed through its accompanying app. This functionality offers a creative and engaging way for users to share their memories, combining tangible prints with digital storytelling.
Liulishuo
Series B in 2015
Liulishuo is a leading artificial intelligence-driven educational technology company founded in September 2012 by Dr. Wang Wei and Dr. Hu Zhe and Dr. Lin Hui. Liulishuo offers a personalized and adaptive language learning experience to 50 million learners in 379 cities in China and over 175 countries around the world. Its self-developed artificial intelligence English teacher, based on deep learning technology, can provide personalized and adaptive learning courses for each user.
More Design
Series B in 2015
More Design is a taiwanese electronic technology company focused on R&D and production of mobile phone digital accessories. It emphasises on creating a new supply chain pattern that collaborates with creative and professional individuals or groups to start businesses, upgrades in aspects including product design, standard mass-production, cost lowering, market channels and assistance with capital.
More Design emphasizes on sharing risks as well as profits with the partners while aiming to develop quality products for consumers.
Zimi is a manufacturer of portable battery chargers for electronic devices. The company is committed to the research and development and manufacturing of high-end smartphone accessories, wireless Bluetooth headsets, and smart hardware under its own brand. ZMI brand wireless Bluetooth headsets, mobile power supplies, chargers, wireless chargers, data cables, smart home appliances, rainbow batteries, and other ZMI products have won market favor due to their excellent quality and low prices.
The company's power-related technology can be applied to Xiaomi's smartphones and other IoT-based products to achieve higher competitiveness, and standardization of its products' power supply to achieve cost savings.
Quixey, Inc. is a mobile technology company based in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in Beijing, Bengaluru, and Tel Aviv. Founded in 2009, Quixey operates a platform that enhances user access and engagement with applications through its innovative Deep View Cards. This solution connects users directly to app functionalities, enabling quick actions such as booking a hotel or ordering a ride without the need for user registration. By employing content acquisition techniques and application mining technology, Quixey effectively delivers relevant app content through various channels, including ads, search, and social messaging platforms. The company's offerings cater to both users and leading mobile brands, streamlining the process of finding and utilizing application features in a visually engaging manner.
DianhuaBang
Series A in 2014
DianhuaBang is a Beijing-based company that specializes in providing phone-related digital services. Its offerings include domestic phone number search, customized text messaging, dialing, and caller identification. The company serves a diverse clientele, including telecommunications firms, smartphone manufacturers, and internet companies, enhancing their communication capabilities through its technology-driven solutions.
Yingying Licai
Series A in 2014
Yingying Licai is a Chinese mobile application that provides financial information services for its users. It was launched in 2013 and is based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang.
Liulishuo
Series A in 2014
Liulishuo is a leading artificial intelligence-driven educational technology company founded in September 2012 by Dr. Wang Wei and Dr. Hu Zhe and Dr. Lin Hui. Liulishuo offers a personalized and adaptive language learning experience to 50 million learners in 379 cities in China and over 175 countries around the world. Its self-developed artificial intelligence English teacher, based on deep learning technology, can provide personalized and adaptive learning courses for each user.
Yodo1, Ltd. is a mobile game publishing and marketing company based in Beijing, China, with additional offices in California and Hong Kong. Established in 2011, Yodo1 specializes in helping game developers effectively market, manage, and monetize their games, particularly in the Chinese market. The company offers a comprehensive mobile gaming platform that provides tools for online publishing, community management, and digital IP licensing. Yodo1's unique East-meets-West approach has enabled it to successfully publish titles such as Rodeo Stampede, Transformers: Earth Wars, and Crossy Road, amassing over 1.5 billion players globally. By leveraging AI-powered tools and extensive industry expertise, Yodo1 enhances game developers' capabilities to increase playtime, revenue, and user retention, thereby contributing to the growth of mobile gaming entertainment in China and beyond.
Chukong Technologies
Series D in 2013
Chukong Technologies is a mobile entertainment platform company headquartered in Beijing, China, with additional operations in Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei, and Menlo Park, California. Originally founded as CocoaChina.com, the largest iOS developer community in China, Chukong provides tools and resources aimed at enhancing efficiency and reducing costs for mobile content creators globally. The company is known for sponsoring and maintaining Cocos2d-x, a cross-platform open-source game engine that has gained significant traction, with over 1.1 million downloads in 150 countries and a presence in seven of the top ten grossing games in China. Complementing the game engine, Chukong has developed CocoStudio, a toolset that simplifies game design and animation. The company also operates an in-house development studio, which has produced several successful games, including the Fishing Joy franchise. Furthermore, under the CocoaChina brand, Chukong collaborates with international developers to help them navigate the Chinese mobile gaming market, offering services that encompass game design feedback, monetization strategies, and localization assistance. With a portfolio that boasts over 1 billion monthly game sessions and 63 million active users, Chukong continues to explore opportunities for both Chinese and international developers.
Social Touch
Series C in 2013
Established in 2011, Social Touch is a prominent service provider of mobile social marketing solutions in China. The company specializes in social media management software that enables businesses to effectively manage their marketing efforts across various Chinese social networks. Social Touch focuses on creating a user-centered intelligent marketing ecosystem, assisting clients in maximizing the value of mobile marketing. Their offerings integrate corporate brand strategies with open social platforms, automated marketing management, and precise mobile advertising. By providing comprehensive digital marketing services, software engineering, and data mining strategies, Social Touch aims to establish itself as a one-stop platform for colorful, open, and intelligent mobile marketing.
Quixey, Inc. is a mobile technology company based in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in Beijing, Bengaluru, and Tel Aviv. Founded in 2009, Quixey operates a platform that enhances user access and engagement with applications through its innovative Deep View Cards. This solution connects users directly to app functionalities, enabling quick actions such as booking a hotel or ordering a ride without the need for user registration. By employing content acquisition techniques and application mining technology, Quixey effectively delivers relevant app content through various channels, including ads, search, and social messaging platforms. The company's offerings cater to both users and leading mobile brands, streamlining the process of finding and utilizing application features in a visually engaging manner.
Liulishuo
Series A in 2013
Liulishuo is a leading artificial intelligence-driven educational technology company founded in September 2012 by Dr. Wang Wei and Dr. Hu Zhe and Dr. Lin Hui. Liulishuo offers a personalized and adaptive language learning experience to 50 million learners in 379 cities in China and over 175 countries around the world. Its self-developed artificial intelligence English teacher, based on deep learning technology, can provide personalized and adaptive learning courses for each user.
Liulishuo
Seed Round in 2013
Liulishuo is a leading artificial intelligence-driven educational technology company founded in September 2012 by Dr. Wang Wei and Dr. Hu Zhe and Dr. Lin Hui. Liulishuo offers a personalized and adaptive language learning experience to 50 million learners in 379 cities in China and over 175 countries around the world. Its self-developed artificial intelligence English teacher, based on deep learning technology, can provide personalized and adaptive learning courses for each user.
Chukong Technologies
Series C in 2012
Chukong Technologies is a mobile entertainment platform company headquartered in Beijing, China, with additional operations in Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei, and Menlo Park, California. Originally founded as CocoaChina.com, the largest iOS developer community in China, Chukong provides tools and resources aimed at enhancing efficiency and reducing costs for mobile content creators globally. The company is known for sponsoring and maintaining Cocos2d-x, a cross-platform open-source game engine that has gained significant traction, with over 1.1 million downloads in 150 countries and a presence in seven of the top ten grossing games in China. Complementing the game engine, Chukong has developed CocoStudio, a toolset that simplifies game design and animation. The company also operates an in-house development studio, which has produced several successful games, including the Fishing Joy franchise. Furthermore, under the CocoaChina brand, Chukong collaborates with international developers to help them navigate the Chinese mobile gaming market, offering services that encompass game design feedback, monetization strategies, and localization assistance. With a portfolio that boasts over 1 billion monthly game sessions and 63 million active users, Chukong continues to explore opportunities for both Chinese and international developers.
Social Touch
Series B in 2012
Established in 2011, Social Touch is a prominent service provider of mobile social marketing solutions in China. The company specializes in social media management software that enables businesses to effectively manage their marketing efforts across various Chinese social networks. Social Touch focuses on creating a user-centered intelligent marketing ecosystem, assisting clients in maximizing the value of mobile marketing. Their offerings integrate corporate brand strategies with open social platforms, automated marketing management, and precise mobile advertising. By providing comprehensive digital marketing services, software engineering, and data mining strategies, Social Touch aims to establish itself as a one-stop platform for colorful, open, and intelligent mobile marketing.
Appirio Inc. is a cloud services provider that specializes in helping enterprises leverage cloud applications and platforms to enhance their operations. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Porto, Portugal, Appirio offers a comprehensive suite of services, including strategy, implementation, integration, and development. The company also features unique tools such as Cloud Metrics for benchmarking enterprise cloud initiatives, CloudFactor for integrating salesforce.com data with Google Apps, and Cloud Sync for unified contact and calendar management. With a team of nearly 500 experts and access to a global community of over 70,000 cloud developers, Appirio has partnered with notable organizations like the City of Los Angeles, Facebook, and Home Depot. The company's innovative approach and technology-enabled professional services have garnered recognition from various industry leaders and institutions. Appirio's mission is to accelerate the cloud-powered business, enabling clients to achieve tangible results through effective use of cloud technology.
UCWeb, Inc. is a technology company specializing in mobile internet software and services. Its flagship product, UC Browser, is a versatile mobile browser compatible with a wide range of operating systems including Android, iOS, and BlackBerry OS, and is available on over 3,000 mobile devices from more than 200 manufacturers. In addition to UC Browser, the company offers a suite of products, including UC Paradise, UC Desktop, UC Video, UC Thunder, and UC SafeBox. Founded in 2004, UCWeb has made significant advancements in mobile browsing technology, with a dedicated workforce of over 1,700 employees focused on research and development, and holds more than 200 patents in this field. The company operates independent servers across Asia, North America, and Europe, catering to over 400 million users in more than 150 countries, and provides its services in 11 languages. UCWeb has expanded its global presence with offices in India and the United States.
Glu Mobile Inc. is a developer and publisher of free-to-play mobile games tailored for smartphone and tablet users. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a diverse portfolio that spans various genres, including lifestyle, casual, mid-core, and sports. Glu Mobile is known for its original intellectual properties such as Cooking Dash, Covet Fashion, and Deer Hunter, as well as licensed titles like Kim Kardashian: Hollywood and Disney Sorcerer’s Arena. The company distributes its games primarily through direct-to-consumer digital platforms, including the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, ensuring accessibility to a wide audience. Glu Mobile has evolved significantly since its inception as Sorrent and its subsequent merger with Macrospace in 2004, establishing itself as a key player in the mobile gaming industry with additional offices in locations such as Brazil, Canada, China, and Russia.
Xenon Technologies
Series A in 2010
Illumination solutions provider for a broad range of mobile phones and cameras
Pandora Media
Series G in 2010
Pandora Media, LLC is a music and podcast discovery platform based in Oakland, California, serving approximately 70 million users each month. Founded in 2000, Pandora utilizes its proprietary Music Genome Project and Podcast Genome Project technologies to deliver personalized music streaming services. Unlike traditional radio, which broadcasts the same content to all listeners, Pandora allows users to create customized stations and playlists, as well as search for and play songs on demand. The platform is accessible via mobile devices, web applications, and approximately 2,000 connected products in homes and vehicles. Pandora generates revenue through an ad-supported radio service, a subscription service called Pandora Plus, and an on-demand service known as Pandora Premium. By leveraging extensive listener data, Pandora enables targeted advertising for both local and national advertisers while providing artists with valuable insights to connect with their audience.
UCWeb, Inc. is a technology company specializing in mobile internet software and services. Its flagship product, UC Browser, is a versatile mobile browser compatible with a wide range of operating systems including Android, iOS, and BlackBerry OS, and is available on over 3,000 mobile devices from more than 200 manufacturers. In addition to UC Browser, the company offers a suite of products, including UC Paradise, UC Desktop, UC Video, UC Thunder, and UC SafeBox. Founded in 2004, UCWeb has made significant advancements in mobile browsing technology, with a dedicated workforce of over 1,700 employees focused on research and development, and holds more than 200 patents in this field. The company operates independent servers across Asia, North America, and Europe, catering to over 400 million users in more than 150 countries, and provides its services in 11 languages. UCWeb has expanded its global presence with offices in India and the United States.
Pandora Media
Series F in 2009
Pandora Media, LLC is a music and podcast discovery platform based in Oakland, California, serving approximately 70 million users each month. Founded in 2000, Pandora utilizes its proprietary Music Genome Project and Podcast Genome Project technologies to deliver personalized music streaming services. Unlike traditional radio, which broadcasts the same content to all listeners, Pandora allows users to create customized stations and playlists, as well as search for and play songs on demand. The platform is accessible via mobile devices, web applications, and approximately 2,000 connected products in homes and vehicles. Pandora generates revenue through an ad-supported radio service, a subscription service called Pandora Plus, and an on-demand service known as Pandora Premium. By leveraging extensive listener data, Pandora enables targeted advertising for both local and national advertisers while providing artists with valuable insights to connect with their audience.
Appirio Inc. is a cloud services provider that specializes in helping enterprises leverage cloud applications and platforms to enhance their operations. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Porto, Portugal, Appirio offers a comprehensive suite of services, including strategy, implementation, integration, and development. The company also features unique tools such as Cloud Metrics for benchmarking enterprise cloud initiatives, CloudFactor for integrating salesforce.com data with Google Apps, and Cloud Sync for unified contact and calendar management. With a team of nearly 500 experts and access to a global community of over 70,000 cloud developers, Appirio has partnered with notable organizations like the City of Los Angeles, Facebook, and Home Depot. The company's innovative approach and technology-enabled professional services have garnered recognition from various industry leaders and institutions. Appirio's mission is to accelerate the cloud-powered business, enabling clients to achieve tangible results through effective use of cloud technology.
Pandora Media
Series E in 2009
Pandora Media, LLC is a music and podcast discovery platform based in Oakland, California, serving approximately 70 million users each month. Founded in 2000, Pandora utilizes its proprietary Music Genome Project and Podcast Genome Project technologies to deliver personalized music streaming services. Unlike traditional radio, which broadcasts the same content to all listeners, Pandora allows users to create customized stations and playlists, as well as search for and play songs on demand. The platform is accessible via mobile devices, web applications, and approximately 2,000 connected products in homes and vehicles. Pandora generates revenue through an ad-supported radio service, a subscription service called Pandora Plus, and an on-demand service known as Pandora Premium. By leveraging extensive listener data, Pandora enables targeted advertising for both local and national advertisers while providing artists with valuable insights to connect with their audience.
HYB Battery
Series A in 2007
HYB Battery Co., Ltd. is a Shenzhen-based company founded in 1999 that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries. The company produces a variety of battery types, including cylindrical, prismatic, polymer, and high-capacity lithium-ion batteries, which cater to diverse applications such as laptop computers, wireless communication devices, and portable equipment. Additionally, HYB Battery supports industries by providing batteries for mobile phones, PDAs, notebooks, power tools, and lamps. With a manufacturing facility covering 50,000 square meters, the company utilizes advanced technology and significant capital investment to enhance its production capabilities. Its products are distributed through a comprehensive sales network across China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Europe, and America, ensuring a broad market presence.
Vocera Communications
Series F in 2006
Vocera Communications, Inc. specializes in providing secure and integrated communication and workflow solutions tailored for mobile workers across various sectors, including healthcare, hospitality, retail, energy, and education. The company’s offerings enhance communication and operational efficiency by integrating with existing clinical systems, such as electronic health records and nurse call systems. Vocera's product suite includes the Vocera Communication and Workflow System, which connects various communication devices, including hands-free and voice-controlled options, and the Vocera Care Experience software, designed to improve patient care quality and streamline manual tasks. Additionally, Vocera operates the Experience Innovation Network, collaborating with healthcare organizations to develop innovative solutions that improve patient and care team experiences. The company, founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Jose, California, serves approximately 1,700 healthcare facilities globally, including hospitals and clinics, and distributes its products through direct sales, resellers, and distributors.
Pandora Media
Series D in 2006
Pandora Media, LLC is a music and podcast discovery platform based in Oakland, California, serving approximately 70 million users each month. Founded in 2000, Pandora utilizes its proprietary Music Genome Project and Podcast Genome Project technologies to deliver personalized music streaming services. Unlike traditional radio, which broadcasts the same content to all listeners, Pandora allows users to create customized stations and playlists, as well as search for and play songs on demand. The platform is accessible via mobile devices, web applications, and approximately 2,000 connected products in homes and vehicles. Pandora generates revenue through an ad-supported radio service, a subscription service called Pandora Plus, and an on-demand service known as Pandora Premium. By leveraging extensive listener data, Pandora enables targeted advertising for both local and national advertisers while providing artists with valuable insights to connect with their audience.
WildTangent
Venture Round in 2006
WildTangent is a prominent global technology company specializing in the distribution and monetization of mobile and online applications, having delivered over 20 billion apps. The company develops a variety of video games, including single-player and multiplayer titles across multiple genres such as role-playing, adventure, shooting, casual, board, puzzle, racing, and sports, catering to users of all ages on personal computers and mobile devices. Additionally, WildTangent operates a comprehensive digital advertising platform and entertainment services. Its latest innovation, Application Platform Management (AMP), streamlines app management for device manufacturers and mobile operators. The company's technology is utilized by notable clients, including major telecom and hardware brands.
Vocera Communications
Series E in 2005
Vocera Communications, Inc. specializes in providing secure and integrated communication and workflow solutions tailored for mobile workers across various sectors, including healthcare, hospitality, retail, energy, and education. The company’s offerings enhance communication and operational efficiency by integrating with existing clinical systems, such as electronic health records and nurse call systems. Vocera's product suite includes the Vocera Communication and Workflow System, which connects various communication devices, including hands-free and voice-controlled options, and the Vocera Care Experience software, designed to improve patient care quality and streamline manual tasks. Additionally, Vocera operates the Experience Innovation Network, collaborating with healthcare organizations to develop innovative solutions that improve patient and care team experiences. The company, founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Jose, California, serves approximately 1,700 healthcare facilities globally, including hospitals and clinics, and distributes its products through direct sales, resellers, and distributors.
Spice i2i
Venture Round in 2005
Headquartered in Singapore, Si2i (formerly known as Spice i2i Limited) has transformed itself from a one-stop service provider for voice, data and communication to a global company focused on promoting a digitally connected lifestyle through its innovative mobile phones and mobile internet solutions. Given its experience of operating in fast-growing and rapidly evolving markets, the Company has implemented its 'i2i' strategy that focuses on 'Innovation to Infinity' to bring groundbreaking new mobile products and services to emerging markets across the Asian region.
Over the course of the year, the Company has made significant progress towards the achievement of its 'i2i' strategy by expanding its footprint through brand acquisitions of 'Nexian' in Indonesia, 'WellcoM' in Thailand and the Greater Mekong Sub-region, 'Spice Malaysia' in Malaysia and the creation of 'S' brand in Singapore. The strengthened market presence together with its ingrained technological expertise has created a solid platform to ride the growing band of mobile users in the region. Moving forward, Si2i is confident of meeting the evolving needs of its consumers to facilitate their aspirations for a 'SWITCH' to the Mobile Internet and the ensuing digitally connected lifestyle.
Glu Mobile
Series D in 2005
Glu Mobile Inc. is a developer and publisher of free-to-play mobile games tailored for smartphone and tablet users. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a diverse portfolio that spans various genres, including lifestyle, casual, mid-core, and sports. Glu Mobile is known for its original intellectual properties such as Cooking Dash, Covet Fashion, and Deer Hunter, as well as licensed titles like Kim Kardashian: Hollywood and Disney Sorcerer’s Arena. The company distributes its games primarily through direct-to-consumer digital platforms, including the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, ensuring accessibility to a wide audience. Glu Mobile has evolved significantly since its inception as Sorrent and its subsequent merger with Macrospace in 2004, establishing itself as a key player in the mobile gaming industry with additional offices in locations such as Brazil, Canada, China, and Russia.
AAC Technologies
Series B in 2004
Founded in 1993, AAC Technologies is a leading global manufacturer of miniature acoustic components for smartphones. Its product portfolio has expanded to include electromagnetic drives, precision mechanics, lenses, camera modules, sensors, and MEMS microphones. Headquartered in Shenzhen, China, with factories across Asia, the company employs over 44,000 people.
Vocera Communications
Series D in 2003
Vocera Communications, Inc. specializes in providing secure and integrated communication and workflow solutions tailored for mobile workers across various sectors, including healthcare, hospitality, retail, energy, and education. The company’s offerings enhance communication and operational efficiency by integrating with existing clinical systems, such as electronic health records and nurse call systems. Vocera's product suite includes the Vocera Communication and Workflow System, which connects various communication devices, including hands-free and voice-controlled options, and the Vocera Care Experience software, designed to improve patient care quality and streamline manual tasks. Additionally, Vocera operates the Experience Innovation Network, collaborating with healthcare organizations to develop innovative solutions that improve patient and care team experiences. The company, founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Jose, California, serves approximately 1,700 healthcare facilities globally, including hospitals and clinics, and distributes its products through direct sales, resellers, and distributors.