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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Clinc
Seed Round in 2016
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.
Bolstra
Seed Round in 2016
Bolstra, LLC is a software company based in Carmel, Indiana, founded in 2014 and originally known as ConsulTeams, LLC until its rebranding in July 2016. The company offers a Software-as-a-Service platform specifically designed for B2B businesses to enhance customer success, reduce churn, and increase recurring revenue and lifetime value. Bolstra's platform provides real-time management of customer engagements by guiding teams through established best practices, which helps clients implement their own strategies more effectively. This approach not only automates processes but also supports businesses in maximizing customer retention and overall revenue.
Emplify
Series A in 2016
Emplify is a prominent software-as-a-service company specializing in employee engagement measurement. Founded in 2010 and based in Fishers, Indiana, Emplify provides a platform that allows executives to solicit, analyze, and act upon employee feedback, effectively translating data insights into actionable strategies. The company employs scientific methodologies and psychometrics to enhance workplace engagement. Emplify distinguishes itself by integrating survey insights with employee communication and performance improvement, creating a comprehensive engagement system designed to foster organizational transformation.
StreamLink Software
Venture Round in 2016
StreamLink Software-is a Software-as-a-Service company that develops grant management software for nonprofits and the public sector. Ther grants management solution, AmpliFund, is designed for managing every stage of the grant lifecycle and is at the forefront of automating grant compliance and data standardization in the public sector. It was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.
Cribspot
Seed Round in 2016
Cribspot is an online platform for college students and property managers that streamlines finding and leasing off-campus housing. It was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
DemandJump
Seed Round in 2016
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.
Truss
Seed Round in 2016
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.
Catalytic
Seed Round 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.
Pearachute
Seed Round in 2016
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TurboAppeal
Seed Round 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.
Zipnosis
Series A in 2016
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.
Clear Software
Seed Round in 2016
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.
DemandJump
Seed Round in 2015
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.
Sentic Technologies
Seed Round in 2015
Sentic Technologies is a Chicago-based start-up focused on advancing moment marketing through innovative data-driven solutions. The company has developed marketing and advertising software that automates real-time moment marketing, utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms. This technology integrates real-time data signals with pay-per-click campaigns, trends, promotions, and inventory, sourced from external and social data. By doing so, Sentic Technologies helps brands optimize their search marketing performance, improve online sales revenue, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Blooom
Series A in 2015
Blooom, Inc. is an online investment advisory firm based in Leawood, Kansas, that focuses on managing workplace retirement accounts, including 401(k) and 403(b) plans. Founded in 2013 by experienced financial advisors, the company aims to provide accessible investment management services to a broad audience of Americans who lack financial advisory support. As a Registered Investment Advisor, Blooom emphasizes fiduciary best practices while offering low fees and tailored investment strategies. Its platform utilizes financial technology to deliver comprehensive investment analysis, portfolio adjustments, and risk management, enabling clients to optimize their retirement savings in a straightforward manner.
Pear Deck
Seed Round in 2015
Pear Deck, Inc. is a software development company focused on the education sector, offering a platform that enhances interactive learning experiences in classrooms. Founded in 2014 and based in Iowa City, Iowa, Pear Deck allows teachers to engage students through synchronized presentations displayed on projectors and individual devices. This approach fosters active participation by blurring the lines between instruction and assessment, enabling educators to adapt their teaching methods based on real-time feedback. The platform supports one-on-one learning by connecting students of all ages and abilities in a virtual classroom accessible from any web-enabled device. As of November 2020, Pear Deck operates as a subsidiary of Liminex, Inc.
G2
Series A in 2015
G2 is an online platform that facilitates the sharing of real-time business software reviews, utilizing over 1.3 million user evaluations to assist professionals in making informed purchasing decisions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, G2 operates a technology marketplace where businesses can research, buy, and manage various software products and services. The platform offers unbiased information on thousands of software options, enabling organizations to select the most suitable tools and services based on peer feedback and aggregated social data. This resource is valuable for business professionals, buyers, investors, and analysts who seek to optimize their software selections.
Trove
Seed Round in 2015
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.
Rithmio
Seed Round in 2015
Rithmio, Inc. specializes in gesture recognition technology, offering a platform that enables the development of gesture-based products. The company's software integrates with motion-sensing devices, including wearables, smartphones, and connected sports equipment, to learn, track, and analyze user movements in real time. Rithmio's flagship product, Constellation, is designed for next-generation wearables and connected clothing, allowing brands to seamlessly incorporate gesture recognition into their devices. The company has established strategic partnerships with prominent semiconductor and consumer electronics manufacturers, supporting the integration of its technology at various levels, including system on chip and reference design. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Rithmio was originally known as Neurogito, Inc. before rebranding in 2014.
Ahalogy
Series B in 2015
Ahalogy, now part of Quotient, operates as a digital marketing platform focused on connecting brands with consumers through their interests. It provides services that include category trend data, authentic influencer content, and social optimization technology. This enables brands and agencies to enhance user engagement and drive sales by leveraging proven return on investment strategies. Ahalogy is recognized as an official Pinterest Marketing Partner and collaborates with other major social networks to optimize marketing efforts. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ahalogy also maintains offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, positioning itself in key markets for brand marketing.
TurboAppeal
Seed Round in 2015
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.
Geofeedia
Series A in 2015
Geofeedia is specializing in location-based social media monitoring, intelligence, and analysis for corporate security, public safety, media and journalism, and marketing teams. Its patented platform enables organizations to derive social intelligence from specific geographic locations to understand, in real-time, what’s happening within the areas, which are most important to them. More than 300 of the world's leading brands and organizations, including Fortune 500 companies like McDonald’s and Dell, leading news outlets like the AP, BBC, and CNN, and major law enforcement agencies like the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, utilize Geofeedia’s powerful subscription-based service to gain real-time, actionable intelligence through hyper-local social media monitoring. Geofeedia was founded in 2011 by Scott Mitchell, Mike Mulroyand, and Phil Harris. It is headquartered in Chicago, I.L. with offices in Naples, Florida, and Indianapolis, Indiana.
Geofeedia
Series A in 2014
Geofeedia is specializing in location-based social media monitoring, intelligence, and analysis for corporate security, public safety, media and journalism, and marketing teams. Its patented platform enables organizations to derive social intelligence from specific geographic locations to understand, in real-time, what’s happening within the areas, which are most important to them. More than 300 of the world's leading brands and organizations, including Fortune 500 companies like McDonald’s and Dell, leading news outlets like the AP, BBC, and CNN, and major law enforcement agencies like the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, utilize Geofeedia’s powerful subscription-based service to gain real-time, actionable intelligence through hyper-local social media monitoring. Geofeedia was founded in 2011 by Scott Mitchell, Mike Mulroyand, and Phil Harris. It is headquartered in Chicago, I.L. with offices in Naples, Florida, and Indianapolis, Indiana.
Stratos
Venture Round in 2014
Stratos, Inc. is a company that develops innovative mobile payment solutions, specifically through its Bluetooth-connected card platform. This platform allows users to consolidate various payment methods, including credit, debit, loyalty, membership, and gift cards, into a single Stratos card. Users can utilize this card in various settings, such as restaurants, bars, ATMs, and parking meters, just like traditional cards. The technology is compatible with point-of-sale terminals and enhances security for consumers, merchants, and banks by helping to mitigate fraud. Founded in 2012 and initially named Protean Payment, Inc., the company rebranded to Stratos, Inc. in October 2014 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Rithmio
Seed Round in 2014
Rithmio, Inc. specializes in gesture recognition technology, offering a platform that enables the development of gesture-based products. The company's software integrates with motion-sensing devices, including wearables, smartphones, and connected sports equipment, to learn, track, and analyze user movements in real time. Rithmio's flagship product, Constellation, is designed for next-generation wearables and connected clothing, allowing brands to seamlessly incorporate gesture recognition into their devices. The company has established strategic partnerships with prominent semiconductor and consumer electronics manufacturers, supporting the integration of its technology at various levels, including system on chip and reference design. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Rithmio was originally known as Neurogito, Inc. before rebranding in 2014.
Ahalogy
Series A in 2014
Ahalogy, now part of Quotient, operates as a digital marketing platform focused on connecting brands with consumers through their interests. It provides services that include category trend data, authentic influencer content, and social optimization technology. This enables brands and agencies to enhance user engagement and drive sales by leveraging proven return on investment strategies. Ahalogy is recognized as an official Pinterest Marketing Partner and collaborates with other major social networks to optimize marketing efforts. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ahalogy also maintains offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, positioning itself in key markets for brand marketing.
Squirrell
Seed Round in 2014
Sqrl is a web application that enables companies, startups, and enterprises to keep track of client information and communication. It manages emails, calls, reminders, and other modes of communication with customers. It was founded in January 2013 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Ahalogy
Series A in 2013
Ahalogy, now part of Quotient, operates as a digital marketing platform focused on connecting brands with consumers through their interests. It provides services that include category trend data, authentic influencer content, and social optimization technology. This enables brands and agencies to enhance user engagement and drive sales by leveraging proven return on investment strategies. Ahalogy is recognized as an official Pinterest Marketing Partner and collaborates with other major social networks to optimize marketing efforts. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ahalogy also maintains offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, positioning itself in key markets for brand marketing.
LevelEleven
Seed Round in 2013
LevelEleven is a computer software company that specializes in the fields of gamification, sales contests, KPI management, and performance management software. It serves as performance management suite for leaders of customer-facing teams to motivate, engage, and coach around key behaviors that drive results. The company was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.
LevelEleven
Seed Round in 2013
LevelEleven is a computer software company that specializes in the fields of gamification, sales contests, KPI management, and performance management software. It serves as performance management suite for leaders of customer-facing teams to motivate, engage, and coach around key behaviors that drive results. The company was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.
LevelEleven
Seed Round in 2012
LevelEleven is a computer software company that specializes in the fields of gamification, sales contests, KPI management, and performance management software. It serves as performance management suite for leaders of customer-facing teams to motivate, engage, and coach around key behaviors that drive results. The company was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.
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