Shop-Ware
Series B in 2022
Shop-Ware is a software company based in San Francisco, founded in 2013, that specializes in developing shop management solutions for the automotive sector. The company's platform is designed to enhance the operations of auto repair shops by providing tools for job scheduling, inventory management, repair inspections, online booking, accounting, and customer management. This comprehensive approach enables repair shops, ranging from small independent businesses to larger multi-location operations, to improve efficiency and profitability while fostering transparent communication with customers. Founded by Carolyn Coquillette, a seasoned auto mechanic, Shop-Ware emerged from her recognition of the industry's need for effective management software. Today, the company serves thousands of customers across North and South America, emphasizing core values such as innovation, quality, and clarity in its mission to support the automotive aftermarket.
Staffbase
Series E in 2022
Staffbase is a company that offers a comprehensive platform designed to enhance employee communication for large and international organizations across various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, automotive, retail, and energy. Its mobile-compatible solutions allow employers to securely connect with their workforce, ensuring employees have access to relevant corporate information and modern digital workplace tools. By providing branded applications, Staffbase caters to over 2,500 leading companies worldwide, helping them transform their internal communications and improve engagement among staff, whether they are in the office, working remotely, or on the factory floor.
Motorq, LLC is a developer of a cloud-based interoperability software platform that facilitates access to connected vehicle data and analytics for enterprises such as fleets, insurance companies, and government agencies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, the company aims to enhance operational efficiency and expand service offerings for its clients. Motorq's platform utilizes machine learning to integrate and analyze data from various connected car systems, providing actionable insights that help vehicle manufacturers and fleet management companies optimize customer experiences and improve product offerings. By enabling collaboration between original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and device makers, Motorq supports enterprises in adapting to the evolving landscape of mobility.
Gamma Technologies
Private Equity Round in 2022
Gamma Technologies is a company that specializes in the development of multi-physics computer-aided engineering (CAE) simulation software tailored for various industries, including automotive, marine, power generation, and aerospace. The company's flagship product, GT-SUITE, is a comprehensive simulation software that enables users to model a wide range of physical phenomena, such as fluid flow, thermal systems, and mechanical and electrical processes. With an extensive library of physics-based modeling templates, GT-SUITE allows clients to accurately simulate and analyze engineering systems like vehicles, engines, and powertrains. This innovative software significantly enhances productivity by providing detailed insights into complex engineering challenges.
Shift5, Inc. is a cybersecurity company founded in 2019 and based in Arlington, Virginia. The company specializes in developing hardware and software solutions to safeguard operational technology platforms, including aircraft, satellites, ground combat vehicles, and large-scale mining and construction equipment. Shift5's offerings include the Shift5 Intake, a data recorder that collects and transmits embedded data in real time to identify intrusions, and the Shift5 Engine, which employs both rule-based and model-based analytics to detect cyber threats within internal communication networks. Additionally, the company provides the Shift5 Gauge Cluster for data capturing and analytics, along with features for intrusion detection, secure code delivery verification, and fault reporting, aimed at protecting both government and commercial systems from cyber attacks.
project44
Private Equity Round in 2022
Project44, Inc. is a cloud-based visibility platform that enhances supply chain management for shippers and third-party logistics companies. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in cities such as Paris, Amsterdam, and Shanghai, the company offers a suite of solutions that includes pricing, routing, scheduling, tracking, and analytics. Project44's platform manages over 1 billion unique shipments annually for more than 1,300 leading brands across various industries, including manufacturing, automotive, and retail. By connecting and automating key transportation processes, Project44 provides real-time visibility and insights, enabling shippers and carriers to improve predictability, resilience, and sustainability in their operations. Recognized as a market leader, Project44 has received numerous accolades, including being named a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant and achieving high customer satisfaction rankings.
nTopology
Series D in 2021
nTopology, Inc. is an engineering software company that develops tools for manufacturing, focusing on design, simulation, and advanced manufacturing processes. Its flagship product, nTopology, allows engineers to create lightweight and optimized parts tailored to their functional requirements. The platform includes features such as Lightweighting, Architected Materials, Topology Optimization, Additive Manufacturing, and Design Analysis, which help eliminate geometry bottlenecks and enhance collaboration among teams. nTopology serves various industries, including aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer products, and education. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to streamline workflows and integrate synthesized geometry with simulation data to produce manufacturing-ready models.
Staffbase
Series D in 2021
Staffbase is a company that offers a comprehensive platform designed to enhance employee communication for large and international organizations across various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, automotive, retail, and energy. Its mobile-compatible solutions allow employers to securely connect with their workforce, ensuring employees have access to relevant corporate information and modern digital workplace tools. By providing branded applications, Staffbase caters to over 2,500 leading companies worldwide, helping them transform their internal communications and improve engagement among staff, whether they are in the office, working remotely, or on the factory floor.
project44
Series D in 2020
Project44, Inc. is a cloud-based visibility platform that enhances supply chain management for shippers and third-party logistics companies. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in cities such as Paris, Amsterdam, and Shanghai, the company offers a suite of solutions that includes pricing, routing, scheduling, tracking, and analytics. Project44's platform manages over 1 billion unique shipments annually for more than 1,300 leading brands across various industries, including manufacturing, automotive, and retail. By connecting and automating key transportation processes, Project44 provides real-time visibility and insights, enabling shippers and carriers to improve predictability, resilience, and sustainability in their operations. Recognized as a market leader, Project44 has received numerous accolades, including being named a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant and achieving high customer satisfaction rankings.
Shop-Ware
Series A in 2020
Shop-Ware is a software company based in San Francisco, founded in 2013, that specializes in developing shop management solutions for the automotive sector. The company's platform is designed to enhance the operations of auto repair shops by providing tools for job scheduling, inventory management, repair inspections, online booking, accounting, and customer management. This comprehensive approach enables repair shops, ranging from small independent businesses to larger multi-location operations, to improve efficiency and profitability while fostering transparent communication with customers. Founded by Carolyn Coquillette, a seasoned auto mechanic, Shop-Ware emerged from her recognition of the industry's need for effective management software. Today, the company serves thousands of customers across North and South America, emphasizing core values such as innovation, quality, and clarity in its mission to support the automotive aftermarket.
Staffbase
Series C in 2020
Staffbase is a company that offers a comprehensive platform designed to enhance employee communication for large and international organizations across various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, automotive, retail, and energy. Its mobile-compatible solutions allow employers to securely connect with their workforce, ensuring employees have access to relevant corporate information and modern digital workplace tools. By providing branded applications, Staffbase caters to over 2,500 leading companies worldwide, helping them transform their internal communications and improve engagement among staff, whether they are in the office, working remotely, or on the factory floor.
nTopology
Series C in 2020
nTopology, Inc. is an engineering software company that develops tools for manufacturing, focusing on design, simulation, and advanced manufacturing processes. Its flagship product, nTopology, allows engineers to create lightweight and optimized parts tailored to their functional requirements. The platform includes features such as Lightweighting, Architected Materials, Topology Optimization, Additive Manufacturing, and Design Analysis, which help eliminate geometry bottlenecks and enhance collaboration among teams. nTopology serves various industries, including aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer products, and education. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to streamline workflows and integrate synthesized geometry with simulation data to produce manufacturing-ready models.
Staffbase
Series C in 2019
Staffbase is a company that offers a comprehensive platform designed to enhance employee communication for large and international organizations across various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, automotive, retail, and energy. Its mobile-compatible solutions allow employers to securely connect with their workforce, ensuring employees have access to relevant corporate information and modern digital workplace tools. By providing branded applications, Staffbase caters to over 2,500 leading companies worldwide, helping them transform their internal communications and improve engagement among staff, whether they are in the office, working remotely, or on the factory floor.
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.
project44
Series C in 2018
Project44, Inc. is a cloud-based visibility platform that enhances supply chain management for shippers and third-party logistics companies. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in cities such as Paris, Amsterdam, and Shanghai, the company offers a suite of solutions that includes pricing, routing, scheduling, tracking, and analytics. Project44's platform manages over 1 billion unique shipments annually for more than 1,300 leading brands across various industries, including manufacturing, automotive, and retail. By connecting and automating key transportation processes, Project44 provides real-time visibility and insights, enabling shippers and carriers to improve predictability, resilience, and sustainability in their operations. Recognized as a market leader, Project44 has received numerous accolades, including being named a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant and achieving high customer satisfaction rankings.
Jama Software
Venture Round in 2018
Jama Software, Inc. is a developer of a requirements management platform that aids organizations in creating complex products and mission-critical software systems. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with an additional office in Haarlem, the Netherlands, Jama Software offers Jama Connect, a solution designed to streamline the product development lifecycle from idea to launch. The platform enables detailed impact assessments from a single source, enhancing collaboration and reducing errors associated with disparate data sources. It serves various industries, including aerospace and defense, automotive, consumer electronics, enterprise software and services, financial services and insurance, industrial technology, medical devices, and semiconductors. By managing both operational and strategic elements of product development, Jama Software helps organizations improve product quality, mitigate risks, and accelerate their time to market.
Automile is providing a frictionless tracking software for fleets and assets. The product is currently being used by thousands of businesses. Automile is headquartered at 291 Alma St, Palo Alto, California. The company was founded in 2014 and is led by serial entrepreneur, CEO Jens Nylander. The company also have an office in Stockholm, Sweden, with engineering and sales for EMEA.
Acuant
Private Equity Round in 2013
Acuant Inc. is a technology company that specializes in identity capture solutions through its software and hardware offerings. Founded in 1999 and based in Culver City, California, Acuant's products include idScan, which recognizes various forms of identification such as driver's licenses and passports, and MedicScan, designed to extract data from medical insurance cards. Their technology supports a variety of applications in sectors such as automotive, eCommerce, healthcare, and security. Acuant also provides verification solutions that address age verification, fraud prevention, and regulatory compliance. The company's Trusted Identity Platform utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance identity verification processes, ensuring operational efficiency and real-time insights into suspicious activities. With a global presence, Acuant has completed over one billion transactions across more than 200 countries, positioning itself as a leader in the identity verification industry.
Xelus
Venture Round in 2000
Xelus is a leading provider of service inventory management solutions, specializing in enterprise service management across various sectors, including aviation, telecommunications, automotive, energy, and government. The company focuses on optimizing service parts inventory and enhancing repair, maintenance, and overhaul operations, which are critical for delivering high-quality customer service. By effectively managing these components, Xelus helps organizations improve their operational efficiency, drive profitability, and achieve a strong return on investment. The emphasis on service optimization and e-commerce capabilities allows Xelus to support businesses in maximizing their service operations, ultimately contributing to increased shareholder value.