Hyde Park Venture Partners

Hyde Park Venture Partners is a venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 2011, the firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on high-growth technology startups in sectors such as B2B software, software-as-a-service, consumer technology, and healthcare IT. Hyde Park Venture Partners typically invests in the first or second round of institutional capital, aiming to bridge the gap between initial seed funding and later-stage investments. The firm prefers opportunities in the Midwest but will consider companies outside this region if they have a graduate of The University of Chicago in an executive role. Investment amounts range from $0.1 million to $2.5 million, with a strong emphasis on mentoring portfolio companies in areas such as product development, business strategy, and financing. The firm often co-invests with Hyde Park Angels, reflecting its collaborative approach to supporting startup growth.

Greg Barnes

Partner

Carlos Covarrubias

Associate

Jackie Dimonte

Vice President

Tim Kopp

General Partner and Managing Director

Victoria Leon

Vice President

Dawn Nguyen

Associate

Alisa Vass

Partner and Chief Administrative Officer

Allison Weil Lechnir

Partner

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Zengines

Seed Round in 2024
Zengines is an early-stage AI tech company solving data integration problems using the latest machine learning techniques and algorithms. The company specializes in the fields of information technology, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. The company was founded in 2020 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

FinOpsly

Pre Seed Round in 2024
FinOpsly is on a mission to redefine cloud cost management through the power of artificial intelligence. As your AI Copilot for implementing FinOps, the platform delivers a comprehensive, single-view solution for multi-cloud environments. It delivers complete visibility and transparency into unit cost economics, equips you with intelligent recommendations and anomaly detection, and offers virtual tagging and governance capabilities, all through a user-friendly interface designed to drive collaboration and accountability across finance, product and engineering teams. FinOpsly isn't just about cost savings – it’s about enhancing the quality and velocity of your cloud investments.

HData

Series A in 2024
HData helps data companies deliver and scale RegTech solutions that serve government regulators, regulated enterprises, markets, and investors. These solutions bring new technologies to transform old-fashioned regulatory activities, such as compliance, reporting, and regulatory analysis. By creating a unique combination of RegTech companies and solutions, HData is building a foundation for comprehensive RegTech platforms, integrating regulator- and enterprise-facing solutions, and digitizing the interface between the public and private sectors. HData’s founder and CEO is Hudson Hollister, who previously founded the Data Coalition and helped to craft key government data reforms such as the DATA Act of 2014.

ComplyAI

Pre Seed Round in 2024
ComplyAI improves up the building permit process by leveraging workflow automation and artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure applications are comprehensive, correct, and simple to evaluate.

Augie Studio

Seed Round in 2023
Augie Studio is an innovative startup specializing in AI-driven video creation technology. It focuses on providing tools that enable creators to effortlessly transform text or audio prompts into engaging videos. By leveraging a unique platform, Augie Studio allows users to enhance their video content with a mix of open, licensed, and generative media, ensuring that even those without extensive technical skills can produce professional-quality visuals. The company's mission is to democratize video creation, making it accessible and enjoyable for all creators while they engage with their audiences.

Dentologie

Venture Round in 2023
Dentologie, founded by Dr. Hany Kurdi in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, aims to transform the dental experience by creating safe and inclusive environments for patients. The company specializes in urban dental solutions, providing a range of tech-enabled services that include general dentistry, Invisalign treatment, oral surgery, and cosmetic dentistry. Dentologie is committed to exceptional customer service and thoughtful design, ensuring that each patient receives personalized care and convenient access to dental solutions. By prioritizing compassion and competence, Dentologie seeks to change the perception of dental visits and enhance overall oral health.

Formaloo

Seed Round in 2023
Formaloo is a no-code platform designed to empower businesses in creating custom, data-driven applications without the need for programming skills. By providing an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, Formaloo enables organizations to quickly collect, organize, and analyze their data, facilitating efficient collaboration and innovation. The platform is user-friendly, requiring no technical expertise, making it accessible for all teams. Formaloo also includes a Customer Data Platform (CDP) that allows users to leverage their own data for customer analysis and future predictions, enhancing customer engagement and experience. With its focus on small and medium-sized businesses, Formaloo aims to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency, making it easier for organizations to go from concept to execution.

Slip Robotics

Venture Round in 2023
Slip Robotics specializes in robotic technology that streamlines the loading and unloading of trucks, significantly reducing wait times for truck drivers and minimizing risks for forklift operators. Traditional loading and unloading can consume up to 23% of a truck driver's workday, while forklift drivers often face pressure to expedite these processes, leading to potential safety hazards and damage. Slip Robotics addresses these challenges with its SlipBot Automated Loading Robots (ALRs), which can fully load or unload a trailer in under five minutes without the need for Wi-Fi or IT integration. This innovative solution enhances operational efficiency across various sectors, including warehousing, distribution, logistics, and manufacturing, by allowing a single operator to manage multiple trailers simultaneously. The SlipBot robots-as-a-service network achieves tenfold improvements in safety, speed, and cost savings within the supply chain.

Upfront Healthcare Services

Series C in 2022
Upfront Healthcare Services, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that develops a data analytics platform aimed at improving the efficiency of physician practices in managing patient care. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on enhancing the ambulatory experience by automating and personalizing care navigation, which helps to engage patients effectively and optimize resource allocation. Its platform, known as Care Traffic Control, utilizes advanced analytics and personalized content to guide patients towards appropriate care options while addressing their specific needs. By offering insights derived from demographics, billing, scheduling, claims, and care gap data, Upfront Healthcare Services aims to increase appointment completion rates and improve health outcomes across healthcare systems.

Paladin

Series A in 2022
Paladin creates an easy way for lawyers to find cases they’re passionate about and to capture impact data for the benefit of all. It helps legal teams sign up for pro bono opportunities, enables coordinators to track the lawyers’ work, and which captures some of the stories and impact that the lawyers are making through their efforts. Paladin was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, USA.

Audit Sight

Seed Round in 2022
Audit Sight uses APIs to access the client’s records, eliminating the tedious process of asking for them and waiting for a recordkeeper to compile and send them.

Out Of Office

Seed Round in 2022
Out Of Office is a travel app for people to discover and share travel recommendations and restaurants with friends. The platform allows travelers to plan, discover and explore trendy hotspots, book hotels, and reserve tables, enabling travelers to find safe, flexible, curated accommodation via an easy-to-use and intuitive platform.

Sleek

Seed Round in 2022
Sleek is a browser extension that enables users to do 1-click checkout from every store on the internet. Stores pay Sleek a commission for sending you their way and Sleek shares that commission with you as Cash Back.

Leap

Series B in 2022
Leap enables brands to deploy modern, immersive retail stores that drive growth and acquire customers. By leveraging millions of data points and a platform strategy, Leap makes physical retail more productive and less risky for brands. Its platform also follows a technology-enabled approach and includes all aspects of store development and operations, including physical space, staffing, and managing all technology infrastructure that helps consumer brands to grow and deepen their customer brand experience. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Certiverse

Seed Round in 2022
Certiverse is a technology company that focuses on online certification and testing solutions. Its cloud-based platform facilitates the development and delivery of certification exams, allowing organizations to create, manage, and administer assessments efficiently. By providing tools for item writing, exam publishing, and candidate management, Certiverse streamlines the certification process in a secure and scalable environment. The company's innovative approach enhances the accessibility of credentialing programs and reduces the time-to-market for new certifications. Additionally, Certiverse leverages the expertise of professionals and economic-based crowdsourcing models to develop industry-leading exams, further transforming the testing industry.

FactoryFix

Series A in 2022
FactoryFix Inc. is a Chicago-based company established in 2017 that operates a managed marketplace connecting manufacturing companies with a vetted network of skilled workers, including engineers, machinists, and maintenance technicians. The platform facilitates the hiring process by streamlining candidate vetting, generating job listings, and offering salary insights, thereby enabling manufacturers to find and hire skilled labor for both full-time positions and part-time projects. Job seekers can create profiles to match their skills with suitable employers, enhancing their chances of maximizing earning potential.

Trainwell

Series A in 2022
Trainwell offers a personalized online coaching platform that connects individuals with dedicated fitness coaches. This one-on-one coaching experience allows users to engage daily with their coach, fostering accountability and encouragement. Clients receive tailored workouts each week, designed to facilitate lasting lifestyle changes. The platform emphasizes continuous support, enabling individuals to receive guidance throughout their fitness journey and benefit from regular feedback.

HData

Seed Round in 2021
HData helps data companies deliver and scale RegTech solutions that serve government regulators, regulated enterprises, markets, and investors. These solutions bring new technologies to transform old-fashioned regulatory activities, such as compliance, reporting, and regulatory analysis. By creating a unique combination of RegTech companies and solutions, HData is building a foundation for comprehensive RegTech platforms, integrating regulator- and enterprise-facing solutions, and digitizing the interface between the public and private sectors. HData’s founder and CEO is Hudson Hollister, who previously founded the Data Coalition and helped to craft key government data reforms such as the DATA Act of 2014.

InvestNext

Seed Round in 2021
InvestNext, founded in 2016 and based in Detroit, Michigan, focuses on transforming the way investment firms manage capital and engage with investors. The company developed an intuitive investment management platform that streamlines administrative processes and enhances investor relations. This platform offers features such as risk assessment, reporting, fundraising capabilities, and digitized client onboarding services, providing real-time insights that facilitate optimized decision-making. By fostering close partnerships with commercial real estate syndicators and investment firms globally, InvestNext aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in the investment management process. The platform is trusted by tens of thousands of investors, with billions of dollars managed, reflecting its impact on improving the investment experience and empowering firms to grow their businesses.

RoadSync

Series B in 2021
RoadSync, Inc. is a company that specializes in creating an online payment platform tailored for the logistics industry, among others. Since its founding in 2015 and rebranding from MyLumper Corp. in December 2017, RoadSync has developed a payment portal that facilitates instant receipt generation for carriers, brokers, and drivers, while also providing visibility into billing activities and managing recurring transaction emails. The platform serves a variety of clients, including warehouses, repair and tow services, and logistics providers, enhancing their financial operations by streamlining expense management and enabling secure payment acceptance. This automation not only accelerates payment processes but also improves oversight for both payers and vendors, positioning RoadSync as a key financial solution in the rapidly evolving logistics sector. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Market Wagon

Seed Round in 2021
Market Wagon is an online marketplace that connects local food producers with consumers, facilitating the sale of farm-raised products. By operating multiple local food hubs, the platform streamlines e-commerce, inventory management, and customer interactions while handling fulfillment and last-mile delivery logistics. This enables farmers to focus on their agricultural activities rather than the complexities of online sales and distribution. Through its user-friendly interface, Market Wagon supports food producers in thriving within their local and regional markets, ensuring that customers receive fresh, local food directly at their homes.

FairX

Series B in 2021
FairX is a CFTC-regulated futures exchange designed to provide smaller, simpler, and more accessible futures trading options for active individual investors. The platform offers low-cost trading access around the clock, catering to the needs of retail investors worldwide. FairX focuses on delivering straightforward and easy-to-understand futures products, aiming to enhance accessibility and minimize barriers for those looking to engage in futures trading.

PreFlight

Seed Round in 2021
PreFlight is a developer of an automated software testing platform that simplifies the testing process for users, requiring no technical expertise. The platform allows users to record their testing actions in a manner similar to manual testing, which can then be executed automatically at any time or on a scheduled basis. PreFlight offers a Chrome extension that processes these recorded tests and enables them to be run across all major browsers on both Windows and macOS. This functionality empowers clients to efficiently conduct robust testing by capturing user interactions and ensuring software reliability.

Malomo

Seed Round in 2021
Malomo is an information technology company that specializes in the fields of E-commerce, SaaS, and the internet. It helps eCommerce brands generate revenue, loyalty, and engagement by turning their shipment tracking experience into a marketing channel. It was founded in 2018 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

FourKites

Series D in 2021
FourKites, Inc. is a Chicago-based software company that specializes in developing a predictive supply chain platform for freight brokers and shippers. Founded in 2013, it provides a real-time tracking solution that enhances the visibility of shipments for shippers, carriers, third-party logistics companies, and freight brokers. The platform includes features like BackHaul Management, which helps identify potential deadhead miles, and CarrierLink, which facilitates real-time communication between brokers and owner-operators. By leveraging AI technology, FourKites creates comprehensive digital representations of supply chains, automates problem resolution, and improves collaboration among stakeholders. This approach enables businesses to enhance operational efficiency, lower costs, and strengthen customer relationships through improved on-time performance and proactive management of shipment exceptions.

Kognitive Networks

Venture Round in 2021
Kognitive Networks is a digital platform focusing on providing reliable internet services for maritime vessels. Founded in 2018 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company utilizes proprietary software algorithms to identify and select the most effective connectivity options from both satellite and terrestrial networks. This approach ensures that maritime users, whether in port or at sea, have access to simple and powerful internet solutions tailored to their needs.

Blackcart

Series A in 2021
Blackcart is a Toronto-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing a try-before-you-buy shopping application for e-commerce. The platform allows users to select clothing items from various stores and have them shipped to their homes for trial, promoting a risk-free shopping experience akin to in-store purchasing. Utilizing proprietary artificial intelligence technology, Blackcart's system empowers merchants to enhance customer confidence and satisfaction by eliminating the need for upfront payment. This innovative approach not only facilitates a seamless shopping experience but also helps businesses increase sales by offering a convenient way for customers to try on items from their preferred brands at home.

Podchaser

Series A in 2021
Podchaser, LLC, founded in 2016 and based in Louisville, Kentucky, operates a comprehensive podcast database and discovery tool. The platform allows users to search for and review podcasts and individual episodes, enhancing the way listeners engage with audio content. Users can follow their favorite podcasts, creators, and other users to receive personalized updates, while creators benefit from features such as profile pages and custom podcast lists. Podchaser aims to enrich the podcast ecosystem by providing insights that facilitate discovery for listeners, podcasters, and brands, thereby fostering greater interaction and audience expansion within the podcasting community.

NestEgg

Series A in 2020
NestEgg Online, Inc. is a real estate company that specializes in developing property management software for rental property owners and tenants. Founded in 2017 and based in Chicago, Illinois, NestEgg offers a comprehensive platform that simplifies property management tasks. The software enables independent landlords to efficiently manage their properties by automating rent collection, coordinating maintenance services, and providing access to trusted contractors at discounted rates. Its features enhance cash flow certainty for property owners while streamlining administrative tasks. By facilitating on-demand access to expert assistance, NestEgg empowers landlords to save time and maintain their properties effectively.

Upfront Healthcare Services

Series B in 2020
Upfront Healthcare Services, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that develops a data analytics platform aimed at improving the efficiency of physician practices in managing patient care. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on enhancing the ambulatory experience by automating and personalizing care navigation, which helps to engage patients effectively and optimize resource allocation. Its platform, known as Care Traffic Control, utilizes advanced analytics and personalized content to guide patients towards appropriate care options while addressing their specific needs. By offering insights derived from demographics, billing, scheduling, claims, and care gap data, Upfront Healthcare Services aims to increase appointment completion rates and improve health outcomes across healthcare systems.

Malomo

Seed Round in 2020
Malomo is an information technology company that specializes in the fields of E-commerce, SaaS, and the internet. It helps eCommerce brands generate revenue, loyalty, and engagement by turning their shipment tracking experience into a marketing channel. It was founded in 2018 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

ShipBob

Series D in 2020
ShipBob Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing online shipping and fulfillment services tailored for small e-commerce businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, ShipBob offers an end-to-end fulfillment solution that includes warehousing, order management, and package delivery, enabling direct-to-consumer brands to ship products within 1-2 business days. Its platform integrates with various e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Amazon, and eBay, allowing merchants to manage orders, track inventory, and communicate with customers effectively. ShipBob's services encompass pickup, packaging, batch fulfillment, and returns, supported by a network of fulfillment centers across the United States, including a key facility in Dallas, Texas. The company also provides a smartphone application for scheduling pickups and tracking shipments.

SteadyMD

Series A in 2020
SteadyMD, Inc. is a healthcare company that offers online primary care services throughout the United States. Established in 2016 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with an additional office in Westlake Village, California, SteadyMD connects patients with board-certified clinicians through its digital platform. This service enables patients to address various medical conditions, dietary preferences, and lifestyles via telehealth consultations, including text, call, or video chat options. The company not only serves direct-to-consumer needs but also provides a B2B telehealth infrastructure, allowing partners to enhance their telehealth offerings efficiently across all 50 states. By focusing on personalized care and utilizing advanced technology, SteadyMD aims to improve access to quality healthcare for patients with complex issues and chronic illnesses.

PartySlate

Venture Round in 2020
PartySlate is a digital marketplace designed to assist individuals in planning various events, including weddings, corporate gatherings, and social celebrations. The platform connects users with leading event professionals, vendors, and venues both nationally and internationally. Users can explore a vast array of unique party ideas and browse portfolios of event planners, caterers, photographers, and more. Since its establishment in 2016, PartySlate has seen significant engagement, with over 25,000 venues, planners, and vendors sharing more than 2 million photos of actual events. This content-rich platform not only inspires users but also serves as a portfolio-sharing tool for professionals in the event industry, allowing them to showcase their work and connect with potential clients.

Leap

Venture Round in 2020
Leap enables brands to deploy modern, immersive retail stores that drive growth and acquire customers. By leveraging millions of data points and a platform strategy, Leap makes physical retail more productive and less risky for brands. Its platform also follows a technology-enabled approach and includes all aspects of store development and operations, including physical space, staffing, and managing all technology infrastructure that helps consumer brands to grow and deepen their customer brand experience. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Clinician Nexus

Seed Round in 2019
Clinician Nexus Inc. is a Minneapolis-based company that has developed an online platform for managing clinical rotations, connecting hospitals, clinics, and students. Founded in 2016, Clinician Nexus provides a transparent and user-friendly system that allows clinical sites to manage their capacities and assign students to clinical experiences. The platform also enables students to easily find and secure clinical rotations, enhancing the overall efficiency of the process. By focusing on the needs of health systems, educational institutions, and students, Clinician Nexus aims to facilitate better management of clinical experiences, ultimately supporting the development of a skilled healthcare workforce.

VNDLY

Series B in 2019
VNDLY, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a cloud-based vendor management platform designed to assist organizations in managing their non-employee workforce. Founded in 2017 and located in Mason, Ohio, VNDLY's platform encompasses the entire engagement lifecycle, facilitating processes from talent acquisition to training, payment, and offboarding. It is structured around four main modules: contingent workforce management, statement of work management, independent contractor compliance, and total talent acquisition. By streamlining sourcing and acquisition across various channels, including staffing agencies and job boards, VNDLY enables firms to enhance their return on investment, attract quality talent, and automate workflows from job requisition to job closure.

2ndKitchen

Seed Round in 2019
2ndKitchen enables businesses without a kitchen to serve food seamlessly using restaurants around them. They help businesses create a custom menu from neighboring restaurants and install integrated kiosks for easy ordering. Because of short distances and order bundling, food is delivered to customers' seats hot and fast. It’s a win-win-win where businesses add food to their menu, customers enjoy great food delivered to their seat, and restaurants serve additional dining rooms in their neighborhood.

Clinc

Series B in 2019
Clinc, Inc. is an artificial intelligence company that develops software applications primarily for the banking, automotive, gaming, and healthcare sectors. Founded in 2015 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Clinc offers a conversational AI platform that creates advanced virtual assistants capable of understanding and responding to human speech. The platform utilizes natural language processing, machine learning, and deep neural networks to analyze various factors such as user intent, sentiment, and context, which allows it to deliver accurate and contextually relevant responses. This technology not only enhances customer experiences but also enables enterprises to build stronger relationships with their clients by continuously learning from user interactions. Clinc's expertise in the financial and banking industries further strengthens its capabilities, allowing it to provide valuable insights and improve engagement outcomes for its customers.

Fast Radius

Series B in 2019
Fast Radius, Inc. is a cloud manufacturing and digital supply chain company based in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 2014, it specializes in additive manufacturing solutions that encompass application discovery, product design, testing, production-grade manufacturing, and global fulfillment. Fast Radius offers a range of manufacturing services, including additive thermoplastic, elastomeric, and metal production, as well as CNC machining, injection and cast urethane molding, and reverse engineering. The company's innovative Cloud Manufacturing Platform integrates design, production, and fulfillment operations within a unified digital infrastructure, enhancing the accessibility and sustainability of manufacturing processes. Fast Radius also operates micro-factories in Chicago and at the UPS Worldport facility in Louisville, Kentucky, with additional offices in Atlanta and Singapore.

Malomo

Seed Round in 2019
Malomo is an information technology company that specializes in the fields of E-commerce, SaaS, and the internet. It helps eCommerce brands generate revenue, loyalty, and engagement by turning their shipment tracking experience into a marketing channel. It was founded in 2018 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

VNDLY

Series A in 2019
VNDLY, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a cloud-based vendor management platform designed to assist organizations in managing their non-employee workforce. Founded in 2017 and located in Mason, Ohio, VNDLY's platform encompasses the entire engagement lifecycle, facilitating processes from talent acquisition to training, payment, and offboarding. It is structured around four main modules: contingent workforce management, statement of work management, independent contractor compliance, and total talent acquisition. By streamlining sourcing and acquisition across various channels, including staffing agencies and job boards, VNDLY enables firms to enhance their return on investment, attract quality talent, and automate workflows from job requisition to job closure.

2ndKitchen

Seed Round in 2019
2ndKitchen enables businesses without a kitchen to serve food seamlessly using restaurants around them. They help businesses create a custom menu from neighboring restaurants and install integrated kiosks for easy ordering. Because of short distances and order bundling, food is delivered to customers' seats hot and fast. It’s a win-win-win where businesses add food to their menu, customers enjoy great food delivered to their seat, and restaurants serve additional dining rooms in their neighborhood.

FourKites

Series C in 2019
FourKites, Inc. is a Chicago-based software company that specializes in developing a predictive supply chain platform for freight brokers and shippers. Founded in 2013, it provides a real-time tracking solution that enhances the visibility of shipments for shippers, carriers, third-party logistics companies, and freight brokers. The platform includes features like BackHaul Management, which helps identify potential deadhead miles, and CarrierLink, which facilitates real-time communication between brokers and owner-operators. By leveraging AI technology, FourKites creates comprehensive digital representations of supply chains, automates problem resolution, and improves collaboration among stakeholders. This approach enables businesses to enhance operational efficiency, lower costs, and strengthen customer relationships through improved on-time performance and proactive management of shipment exceptions.

PartySlate

Seed Round in 2019
PartySlate is a digital marketplace designed to assist individuals in planning various events, including weddings, corporate gatherings, and social celebrations. The platform connects users with leading event professionals, vendors, and venues both nationally and internationally. Users can explore a vast array of unique party ideas and browse portfolios of event planners, caterers, photographers, and more. Since its establishment in 2016, PartySlate has seen significant engagement, with over 25,000 venues, planners, and vendors sharing more than 2 million photos of actual events. This content-rich platform not only inspires users but also serves as a portfolio-sharing tool for professionals in the event industry, allowing them to showcase their work and connect with potential clients.

Truss

Series A in 2019
Truss is an online marketplace to help small and medium-sized business owners find, tour, and lease space. Its tech-enabled platform and its people help you find the right space for the best price in record time. Its technology enables business owners to find the right space confidently by comparing spaces in its marketplace. Truss also offers dedicated brokers who act as the point person throughout the seamless process. Plus, it is the only platform to offer price transparency for small business owners, which means that Truss is the only site to compare pricing on traditional office space and co-working space. Truss was established in 2016 and is based in Deerfield, Illinois.

Kooltra

Series A in 2018
Kooltra Ltd. is a technology company based in Toronto, Canada, that develops and operates an enterprise platform designed for foreign exchange brokerages. Founded in 2012, Kooltra's platform facilitates the digitization and automation of post-trade operations, allowing financial institutions to streamline processes, enhance customer engagement, and improve security. The company's software provides a comprehensive suite of features, including cash management, customer relationship management, transaction processing, risk management, and business intelligence. By offering these tools, Kooltra enables businesses in the foreign exchange sector to optimize their operations and reduce the potential for human error.

Chowly

Series A in 2018
Chowly specializes in providing technology solutions that link restaurant point-of-sale (POS) systems with third-party online ordering services. Its platform automates the order-processing workflow, allowing restaurants to seamlessly transfer online orders directly to their POS systems. This innovation reduces the need for manual order entry, which helps decrease staffing costs, minimizes errors, and enhances operational efficiency. By streamlining the ordering process, Chowly enables restaurants to save time and increase revenue while maintaining better control over their operations.

ShipBob

Series C in 2018
ShipBob Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing online shipping and fulfillment services tailored for small e-commerce businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, ShipBob offers an end-to-end fulfillment solution that includes warehousing, order management, and package delivery, enabling direct-to-consumer brands to ship products within 1-2 business days. Its platform integrates with various e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Amazon, and eBay, allowing merchants to manage orders, track inventory, and communicate with customers effectively. ShipBob's services encompass pickup, packaging, batch fulfillment, and returns, supported by a network of fulfillment centers across the United States, including a key facility in Dallas, Texas. The company also provides a smartphone application for scheduling pickups and tracking shipments.

Clear Software

Series A in 2018
Clear Software is an Intelligent Automation platform that protects and extends technology investments. The company's platform enables organizations to streamline core business processes across software such as SAP, OracleEBS, Salesforce, and many other cloud and premise applications. It enables automation ranging from a single step task to an end-to-end business process that may involve hundreds of tasks. Clear Software was established in 2015 and is headquartered in Zionsville, Indiana.

Zipnosis

Series B in 2018
Zipnosis, Inc. is a healthcare company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that specializes in virtual care solutions. Founded in 2008, the company operates a platform that connects patients with clinicians through phone and video interviews, facilitating online diagnosis and triage. Zipnosis offers a unique service called ZipTicket, which acts as a healthcare boarding pass, allowing patients to access clinics for in-person assessments or lab tests when necessary. The platform is designed to enhance patient choice and convenience while improving efficiency for healthcare providers. Through its innovative approach, Zipnosis aims to expand access to immediate care and improve clinical outcomes for health organizations.

Paladin

Venture Round in 2018
Paladin creates an easy way for lawyers to find cases they’re passionate about and to capture impact data for the benefit of all. It helps legal teams sign up for pro bono opportunities, enables coordinators to track the lawyers’ work, and which captures some of the stories and impact that the lawyers are making through their efforts. Paladin was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, USA.

Provi

Seed Round in 2018
Provi is a Chicago-based company that operates the largest online marketplace for the wholesale alcohol industry, simplifying the ordering process by connecting buyers, distributors, and suppliers. Founded in 2016, Provi's platform enhances communication and efficiency for both on-premise and off-premise buyers, including liquor stores, bars, and restaurants. By centralizing the ordering process, Provi enables users to order directly from alcohol distributors while providing tools for order tracking and analytics. As of 2022, the marketplace includes about 10 percent of licensed retailers in the U.S. Provi has received significant funding, totaling $125 million, and has been recognized for its workplace culture. The company also formed a partnership with SevenFifty to further enhance its offerings.

Fixer

Series A in 2018
Fixer is a home maintenance service that simplifies the repair process for homeowners by allowing them to book skilled professionals for various tasks. Customers can quickly confirm the hourly rate, estimate, and scheduling online, ensuring a hassle-free experience. The company offers a wide range of services, including plumbing, electrical work, painting, wall repairs, mounting, and furniture assembly, often completing multiple tasks in a single visit. Additionally, Fixer is dedicated to social responsibility, focusing on training and certifying individuals for sustainable careers in home repair and building trades. This commitment enhances the quality of service while contributing to the development of a skilled workforce.

DemandJump

Series A in 2018
DemandJump Inc. operates a marketing intelligence software platform that provides marketers with actionable insights derived from both online and offline data. Founded in 2015 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, the company offers a suite of tools, including Traffic Cloud, which identifies effective sources of traffic and revenue for brands, and Account-Based Attribution, which allows marketing and sales teams to evaluate the revenue impact of various customer touchpoints. Utilizing artificial intelligence, DemandJump aggregates and analyzes competitive digital data to reveal market trends and audience behaviors, facilitating more informed decision-making for customer acquisition and marketing strategy. The platform aims to enhance website traffic, generate leads, and ultimately drive revenue growth while optimizing marketing expenditures.

LandscapeHub

Seed Round in 2018
LandscapeHub is a digital B2B marketplace that connects buyers and suppliers in the landscaping industry through a centralized online platform. By aggregating inventory and pricing from quality suppliers across the country, LandscapeHub enhances efficiency and fosters network building among participants. The platform provides valuable market insights, enabling users to streamline the procurement process for landscaping materials. This approach allows buyers to access a comprehensive selection of products in one convenient location, thereby improving operational efficiencies for nursery and landscape supply distributors.

SteadyMD

Seed Round in 2018
SteadyMD, Inc. is a healthcare company that offers online primary care services throughout the United States. Established in 2016 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with an additional office in Westlake Village, California, SteadyMD connects patients with board-certified clinicians through its digital platform. This service enables patients to address various medical conditions, dietary preferences, and lifestyles via telehealth consultations, including text, call, or video chat options. The company not only serves direct-to-consumer needs but also provides a B2B telehealth infrastructure, allowing partners to enhance their telehealth offerings efficiently across all 50 states. By focusing on personalized care and utilizing advanced technology, SteadyMD aims to improve access to quality healthcare for patients with complex issues and chronic illnesses.

FourKites

Series B in 2018
FourKites, Inc. is a Chicago-based software company that specializes in developing a predictive supply chain platform for freight brokers and shippers. Founded in 2013, it provides a real-time tracking solution that enhances the visibility of shipments for shippers, carriers, third-party logistics companies, and freight brokers. The platform includes features like BackHaul Management, which helps identify potential deadhead miles, and CarrierLink, which facilitates real-time communication between brokers and owner-operators. By leveraging AI technology, FourKites creates comprehensive digital representations of supply chains, automates problem resolution, and improves collaboration among stakeholders. This approach enables businesses to enhance operational efficiency, lower costs, and strengthen customer relationships through improved on-time performance and proactive management of shipment exceptions.

Zylo

Series A in 2018
Zylo, Inc. operates a software-as-a-service (SaaS) management platform that assists enterprises in managing their cloud-based applications. Founded in 2015 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Zylo enables organizations to discover applications, manage licenses, and optimize spending on SaaS solutions. The platform provides visibility into SaaS usage and expenditures, allowing businesses to build renewal calendars and foster IT collaboration while containing costs. Zylo's patent-pending, AI-powered Discovery Engine continuously monitors SaaS spend and usage, offering actionable insights to optimize SaaS portfolios. With a focus on enhancing the employee experience, Zylo's technology is trusted by various organizations to manage over 30 million SaaS licenses and $7 billion in SaaS expenditures.

Fast Radius

Series A in 2017
Fast Radius, Inc. is a cloud manufacturing and digital supply chain company based in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 2014, it specializes in additive manufacturing solutions that encompass application discovery, product design, testing, production-grade manufacturing, and global fulfillment. Fast Radius offers a range of manufacturing services, including additive thermoplastic, elastomeric, and metal production, as well as CNC machining, injection and cast urethane molding, and reverse engineering. The company's innovative Cloud Manufacturing Platform integrates design, production, and fulfillment operations within a unified digital infrastructure, enhancing the accessibility and sustainability of manufacturing processes. Fast Radius also operates micro-factories in Chicago and at the UPS Worldport facility in Louisville, Kentucky, with additional offices in Atlanta and Singapore.

PathFactory

Series B in 2017
PathFactory Inc. operates a content marketing automation platform designed to enhance the efficiency of the B2B buying process. Founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company enables marketers to deliver relevant content experiences that guide buyers through their unique journeys. By facilitating the binge consumption of content, PathFactory reduces friction and accelerates the buying process. The platform leverages data insights to optimize content delivery across various channels, allowing marketers to provide hyper-relevant, real-time content recommendations. This approach not only helps in generating qualified leads but also shortens sales cycles and increases marketing's contribution to revenue. PathFactory was previously known as LookBookHQ Inc. before rebranding in May 2018.

Sigstr

Series A in 2017
Sigstr, Inc. is a cloud-based email signature marketing application headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 2015, the company provides a platform that enables marketers to enhance their email communications by turning employee emails into an effective marketing channel. By integrating with popular customer relationship management (CRM) systems and marketing automation platforms, Sigstr allows organizations to deliver targeted advertisements to key contacts and accounts. This approach helps companies maximize the impact of each email sent by their employees, fostering stronger brand engagements. Notable clients include AT&T, Amazon, SendGrid, and Yext. Sigstr operates as a subsidiary of Terminus Software, LLC and has received funding from various venture capital firms.

Vid Grid

Seed Round in 2017
Ilos Videos are a group of 12 full-time employees who work hard and are good friends along the way. ilos is an online screen recording platform that allows you to record, share, and organize your videos in one place. With cloud-storage, ilos is the simplest and fastest way to record your screen and share it with the people who need it.

Vibenomics

Seed Round in 2017
Vibenomics is an Indianapolis-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in Audio Experience Software (AES) for location-based businesses and connected cities. The company offers a platform that enables users to manage background music, schedule messaging, make live announcements, and facilitate out-of-home advertising. By utilizing advanced digital technology and a blend of curated and original content, Vibenomics aims to enhance customer engagement and personalize the shopping experience. Their services provide businesses with the ability to control on-site marketing effectively, helping to attract and retain customers through thoughtful scheduling and hierarchical management of audio content.

Hubdoc

Seed Round in 2017
Hubdoc Inc. is a technology company based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in automating the collection and processing of financial documents for small and medium-sized businesses, as well as accountants and bookkeepers. Founded in 2011, Hubdoc offers a mobile application that allows users to capture financial documents, such as receipts, bills, and invoices, by taking photos or uploading files. The application utilizes cloud computing and machine learning to convert these documents into organized, usable data, streamlining financial reporting, reconciliation, and audit processes. By simplifying document management, Hubdoc enables businesses to focus more on their operations and less on administrative tasks. The company became a subsidiary of Xero Limited in August 2018.

ShipBob

Series B in 2017
ShipBob Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing online shipping and fulfillment services tailored for small e-commerce businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, ShipBob offers an end-to-end fulfillment solution that includes warehousing, order management, and package delivery, enabling direct-to-consumer brands to ship products within 1-2 business days. Its platform integrates with various e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Amazon, and eBay, allowing merchants to manage orders, track inventory, and communicate with customers effectively. ShipBob's services encompass pickup, packaging, batch fulfillment, and returns, supported by a network of fulfillment centers across the United States, including a key facility in Dallas, Texas. The company also provides a smartphone application for scheduling pickups and tracking shipments.

Upfront Healthcare Services

Series A in 2017
Upfront Healthcare Services, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that develops a data analytics platform aimed at improving the efficiency of physician practices in managing patient care. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on enhancing the ambulatory experience by automating and personalizing care navigation, which helps to engage patients effectively and optimize resource allocation. Its platform, known as Care Traffic Control, utilizes advanced analytics and personalized content to guide patients towards appropriate care options while addressing their specific needs. By offering insights derived from demographics, billing, scheduling, claims, and care gap data, Upfront Healthcare Services aims to increase appointment completion rates and improve health outcomes across healthcare systems.

Precognitive Inc

Seed Round in 2017
Precognitive combines device intelligence and behavioral analytics with a real-time decision engine to accurately detect and prevent fraud.

Terminus

Series B in 2017
Terminus is the industry’s first account-based marketing platform that enables B2B marketers to target companies, engage decision-makers on their terms, and accelerate sales pipeline velocity at scale

Rambl

Seed Round in 2017
Rambl provides streamlined, fully-integrated CRM dialing experience and call performance visibility. Developer of a mobile voice to text app designed to turn phone calls into productive follow-ups and notes. The company's Rambl app automatically delivers call details, suggested follow-ups, and notes, enabling users to prepare for the next conversation with search and related phone call notes and follow-ups.

PartySlate

Seed Round in 2017
PartySlate is a digital marketplace designed to assist individuals in planning various events, including weddings, corporate gatherings, and social celebrations. The platform connects users with leading event professionals, vendors, and venues both nationally and internationally. Users can explore a vast array of unique party ideas and browse portfolios of event planners, caterers, photographers, and more. Since its establishment in 2016, PartySlate has seen significant engagement, with over 25,000 venues, planners, and vendors sharing more than 2 million photos of actual events. This content-rich platform not only inspires users but also serves as a portfolio-sharing tool for professionals in the event industry, allowing them to showcase their work and connect with potential clients.

Clinc

Series A in 2017
Clinc, Inc. is an artificial intelligence company that develops software applications primarily for the banking, automotive, gaming, and healthcare sectors. Founded in 2015 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Clinc offers a conversational AI platform that creates advanced virtual assistants capable of understanding and responding to human speech. The platform utilizes natural language processing, machine learning, and deep neural networks to analyze various factors such as user intent, sentiment, and context, which allows it to deliver accurate and contextually relevant responses. This technology not only enhances customer experiences but also enables enterprises to build stronger relationships with their clients by continuously learning from user interactions. Clinc's expertise in the financial and banking industries further strengthens its capabilities, allowing it to provide valuable insights and improve engagement outcomes for its customers.

Sequr

Seed Round in 2017
Sequr, Inc. specializes in cloud-based physical access control systems that integrate existing hardware into a unified platform. Founded in 2014 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, the company offers a range of products including a cloud-hosted Access Control Portal, Visitor Management, and Mobile Access solutions, which allow users to utilize their smartphones as access cards. Sequr aims to enhance security management for enterprises and commercial buildings by offering a scalable and user-friendly system that replaces traditional access methods with dynamic, time-sensitive PIN codes. This innovative approach seeks to balance security and convenience, enabling clients to automate their access control processes effectively while providing features typically available only to larger corporations. Sequr operates as a subsidiary of Genea, further expanding its capabilities in the physical security market.

FarmLogs

Series C in 2017
Their mission is to help bring farmers the future of farming. They challenge what is possible and invent new ways of applying cutting-edge technology to the world's oldest and most foundational industry. Farmers are the core of agriculture and they help them use technology to be more successful. Farmer success is their success. They will never make a decision that doesn't benefit farmers. Their world depends on agriculture. By making farming more efficient and helping farmers grow more using less, they have the opportunity to make a massive positive impact. And, they've brought together a world-class team to make it happen.

Provi

Seed Round in 2016
Provi is a Chicago-based company that operates the largest online marketplace for the wholesale alcohol industry, simplifying the ordering process by connecting buyers, distributors, and suppliers. Founded in 2016, Provi's platform enhances communication and efficiency for both on-premise and off-premise buyers, including liquor stores, bars, and restaurants. By centralizing the ordering process, Provi enables users to order directly from alcohol distributors while providing tools for order tracking and analytics. As of 2022, the marketplace includes about 10 percent of licensed retailers in the U.S. Provi has received significant funding, totaling $125 million, and has been recognized for its workplace culture. The company also formed a partnership with SevenFifty to further enhance its offerings.

LogicGate

Seed Round in 2016
LogicGate, Inc. specializes in enterprise process automation solutions, providing a platform that allows users to create applications through an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. The platform, known as Risk Cloud, is designed to facilitate various risk management activities, including regulatory change management, enterprise risk management, incident management, and compliance management across multiple industries such as finance, healthcare, and energy. By enhancing operational controls and enabling collaboration on risk management, LogicGate's technology empowers organizations to adapt to changing business conditions and streamline their compliance processes. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company aims to centralize and automate risk-related activities, allowing businesses to manage risks effectively without relying heavily on external consultants.

InContext Solutions

Series F in 2016
InContext Solutions is the global leader in scalable web-based virtual reality (VR) shopping and retail solutions, allowing manufacturers and retailers to simulate real in-store shopping situations to ideate, evaluate and activate all types of merchandising, display, layout and other in-store shopping experiences within a VR store environment. Use of InContext’s ShopperMX™ platform delivers substantial cost savings and reduces capital expenditures by allowing clients to test and evaluate ideas in the VR store environment—as opposed to doing so in physical stores—while reducing competitive visibility. Founded in 2009, we provide a unique, in-depth perspective on what consumers see on the shelf, how this drives their purchase behavior, and why. With custom virtual reality research and ShopperMX™—the world’s first cloud-based virtual reality simulation and shopper insights platform that enables users to create and manipulate 3D simulations of shopper experiences and retail environments—InContext Solutions provides the data and insights needed to make faster, smarter and more profitable business decisions. We show clients how their ideas will play out in the real world—before they invest. From ideation of new in-store concepts, to evaluation with test shoppers, to activation in the market, our goal is to give clients confidence in their ideas so they can create winning in-store ideas and make smart business decisions. It’s hindsight, upfront.

Trove

Series A in 2016
Trove is a leading company in the branded resale and trade-in industry, primarily based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The company provides a sophisticated platform that enables brands to efficiently launch, manage, and scale their resale programs, capturing over 75% of the U.S. branded resale market. Trove's platform offers advanced tools for in-store and digital trade-ins, returns processing, and inventory management, which empower brands to connect with diverse customer demographics and optimize their resale strategies through comprehensive analytics. Trove collaborates with notable brands, including Canada Goose, Michael Kors, and Patagonia, enhancing their ability to manage non-new inventory and enabling peer-to-peer sales. As a Certified B Corporation, Trove emphasizes sustainability in retail, aiming to combine commerce with environmental responsibility and drive the industry toward a more sustainable future.

FourKites

Series A in 2016
FourKites, Inc. is a Chicago-based software company that specializes in developing a predictive supply chain platform for freight brokers and shippers. Founded in 2013, it provides a real-time tracking solution that enhances the visibility of shipments for shippers, carriers, third-party logistics companies, and freight brokers. The platform includes features like BackHaul Management, which helps identify potential deadhead miles, and CarrierLink, which facilitates real-time communication between brokers and owner-operators. By leveraging AI technology, FourKites creates comprehensive digital representations of supply chains, automates problem resolution, and improves collaboration among stakeholders. This approach enables businesses to enhance operational efficiency, lower costs, and strengthen customer relationships through improved on-time performance and proactive management of shipment exceptions.

Remote Year

Series A in 2016
Remote Year, Inc. is a company that curates work and travel programs for professionals seeking to explore the world without leaving their jobs. Founded in 2015 and based in Dover, Delaware, Remote Year enables digital nomads to spend a year working and traveling across 12 cities globally, including locations in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Participants travel with a community of up to 75 individuals, spending one month in each city while engaging with local cultures and business ecosystems. The company provides essential services such as co-working spaces, accommodations, transportation, and various community activities, including professional workshops, guest speakers, and volunteer opportunities. Through these experiences, Remote Year fosters lifelong personal and professional relationships among its members while allowing them to work remotely and immerse themselves in diverse environments.

Tock

Series A in 2016
Tock is a platform designed specifically for the restaurant industry, aimed at transforming business operations for establishments of all sizes worldwide. It offers a comprehensive reservation, guest, and table management system that streamlines the booking process. Additionally, Tock includes an online ordering system for take-out and delivery, allowing restaurants to efficiently manage their operations and reduce costs. By integrating these features, Tock helps restaurants enhance their service and optimize their business practices.

TurboAppeal

Series A in 2016
Founded in 2015, TurboAppeal provides sophisticated, yet simple property tax appeal services that combine exceptional customer service with the best in class technology to make the process of appealing each year intelligent and seamless. At our core, the machine-learning algorithm gets more accurate and smarter as we do more and more appeals, meaning that we are only improving. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, each year we are opening up more offices throughout the country.

TransparentCareer

Seed Round in 2016
TransparentCareer is building the next-generation career management platform for job seekers and employers. We are collecting the most robust compensation and career path dataset in existence to help professionals and students understand their fair pay and plan their careers. Our data enables us to provide compensation and career insights that are 1) personalized based on users’ backgrounds and 2) longitudinal, allowing users to visualize how one choice might impact their career path over time. No other product accomplishes these goals. Check it out at www.transparentcareer.com

Catalytic

Series A in 2016
Catalytic Inc. operates a cloud-based automation platform designed to streamline data processing tasks for businesses. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Naperville, the company provides a solution that enables users to build an intelligent automation layer for processing data, documents, emails, and other systems. The platform allows for the automation of various tasks, including document generation, trigger responses, and data collection, while facilitating integration with existing systems through APIs and SFTP. Catalytic empowers business users to create process-driven solutions tailored to their needs, enhancing efficiency and productivity across organizations. Clients such as Bosch, Dentsu Aegis Network, and UL have leveraged Catalytic's capabilities to improve their operational efficiency, deliver better customer experiences, and increase profitability.

Doxly

Seed Round in 2016
Doxly develops transaction-management software for law firms. It was built with one simple vision: transform the archaic, chaotic process of managing legal transactions into a streamlined, efficient process. Built by lawyers, for lawyers, the Doxly platform exists to remove frustrations inherent in legal transactions. Doxly helps lawyers deliver better client experiences while building stronger practices. Doxly began operation in 2016. It has its headquarters in Indianapolis in Indiana.

IntelinAir

Debt Financing in 2016
IntelinAir, Inc. is an aerial imagery analytics company based in San Jose, California, that specializes in providing actionable intelligence to the agriculture sector. Founded in 2014, IntelinAir develops technology solutions that utilize aerial data to facilitate quick decision-making for farmers. Their innovative SafeSmart technology includes precision flight and data analysis capabilities, embodied in their UAV products, such as the SafeSmart RD-100 and RD-200, which serve academic research and development needs. The company's interactive crop intelligence platform offers comprehensive field views, prioritizes monitoring efforts, and supports timely assessments, enabling farmers and agricultural retailers to enhance operational efficiency, improve crop yields, and identify sustainability opportunities. Through these solutions, IntelinAir aims to empower farmers to make data-driven decisions that ultimately increase profitability.
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