IVP is a business information systems service company headquartered in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, with a focus on electronic manufacturing. The company specializes in producing music amplifiers, concentrators, and UV sterilization devices. Established in 1980, IVP has evolved into a later-stage venture capital firm, investing in fast-growing technology companies across various sectors, including artificial intelligence, consumer products, digital health, and fintech. With a 40-year history, IVP has developed a reputation for partnering with innovative companies and helping them navigate the complexities of growth, ultimately aiming to transform these businesses into market leaders.
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Lumafield
Series C in 2025
Lumafield specializes in industrial computed tomography (CT) solutions, providing advanced non-destructive testing and inspection tools for engineers. The company's flagship product, the Neptune X-ray CT scanner, offers detailed imaging that allows engineers to analyze internal structures and identify defects in various materials. Complementing this hardware is the Voyager software platform, which facilitates cloud-based, AI-powered analysis, enabling automated inspections and collaborative efforts among teams. Additionally, Lumafield's Triton system is designed for high-speed scanning, catering to the needs of high-volume manufacturing environments. The company serves diverse industries, including aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical devices, aiming to enhance product quality and reliability throughout the product development process.
Cradle
Series B in 2024
Cradle is a biotech company that uses prediction algorithms and AI design recommendations to assist biologists in designing proteins. Cradle offers complete ownership of the intellectual property while maintaining the privacy and security of your sequences and data.
Numeric
Series A in 2024
Companies rely on Numeric to ensure their financial data is accurate, automate the month-end close, and generate real-time insights. Rated 4.9 / 5 on G2
Glean
Series E in 2024
Glean develops AI-based search engine software that facilitates access to enterprise data, enabling employees to efficiently find information and generate answers. Its primary product, Workplace Search, serves as an enterprise search platform that integrates with various internal data sources, allowing users to obtain relevant search results from multiple applications based on specific keywords. By employing advanced search techniques, retrieval augmented generation, and large language models, Glean's platform delivers personalized answers that are contextually grounded, enhancing productivity and information retrieval within organizations.
Cribl
Series E in 2024
Cribl, Inc. is a software company specializing in data management solutions that help organizations efficiently handle log ingestion and analytics at scale. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, Cribl offers Logstream, a platform that enables users to transform and route logs and metrics in real-time while minimizing wasted data processing. Its software provides capabilities for implementing observability pipelines capable of managing data at Petabyte scale, allowing businesses to prioritize high-value information and ensure compliance with privacy regulations. Cribl empowers tech professionals with the flexibility to manage their data without compromising on performance or control, thereby enhancing operational intelligence and decision-making processes.
DeepL
Venture Round in 2024
DeepL GmbH is a company based in Cologne, Germany, specializing in artificial intelligence and machine learning for language translation. Founded in 2009 and originally known as Linguee GmbH, it rebranded to DeepL in 2017. The company offers a range of products, including the DeepL Translator, a machine translation service, and the Linguee App, which serves as a bilingual dictionary. DeepL's tools combine editorial dictionaries and search capabilities, allowing users to translate texts and learn foreign languages effectively. Additionally, the company provides an application programming interface (API) that enables software developers to integrate high-quality translation services into their applications, enhancing communication across languages.
Perplexity
Venture Round in 2024
Perplexity is an innovative search engine platform that leverages artificial intelligence, specifically integrating large language models with traditional search functionalities. Utilizing advanced natural language processing and generative AI technologies, Perplexity aims to deliver conversational and contextually relevant responses to user inquiries. The platform is designed to merge the capabilities of conventional search engines with interactive AI assistance, enhancing the user experience. Additionally, Perplexity promotes an open-source environment that facilitates skill development and knowledge acquisition in software development, making its tools accessible to a broader audience. This approach positions Perplexity as a key player in the evolution of AI-driven search technologies.
Pigment
Series D in 2024
Pigment is a business forecasting platform that enables organizations to enhance their business strategy through real-time data visualization and analysis. The platform integrates data from multiple sources, providing a comprehensive view of the company's performance. Users can engage with various future scenarios using charts, simulations, and continuous modeling, facilitating improved business planning and forecasting. Additionally, Pigment leverages artificial intelligence to support financial planning and other related services, making it a valuable tool for decision-makers seeking to optimize their strategic initiatives.
Pigment
Series D in 2024
Pigment is a business forecasting platform that enables organizations to enhance their business strategy through real-time data visualization and analysis. The platform integrates data from multiple sources, providing a comprehensive view of the company's performance. Users can engage with various future scenarios using charts, simulations, and continuous modeling, facilitating improved business planning and forecasting. Additionally, Pigment leverages artificial intelligence to support financial planning and other related services, making it a valuable tool for decision-makers seeking to optimize their strategic initiatives.
Baseten
Series B in 2024
Baseten provides a serverless backend designed to simplify the development of machine-learning-powered applications. It enables data science and machine learning teams to create applications without requiring extensive knowledge of backend, frontend, or MLOps. With features such as auto-scaling, GPU access, CRON jobs, and serverless functions, Baseten facilitates quicker and more informed decision-making within organizations. The platform offers reusable components that allow users to efficiently assemble workflows and deploy machine learning models in a scalable and cost-effective manner. By streamlining the transition from prototype to production, Baseten empowers engineers to maintain flexibility in their coding while ensuring high performance and rapid inference in response to varying traffic demands. The company aims to make machine learning accessible to organizations of all sizes.
Glean
Series D in 2024
Glean develops AI-based search engine software that facilitates access to enterprise data, enabling employees to efficiently find information and generate answers. Its primary product, Workplace Search, serves as an enterprise search platform that integrates with various internal data sources, allowing users to obtain relevant search results from multiple applications based on specific keywords. By employing advanced search techniques, retrieval augmented generation, and large language models, Glean's platform delivers personalized answers that are contextually grounded, enhancing productivity and information retrieval within organizations.
Abridge
Series C in 2024
Abridge Inc. is a healthcare technology company founded in September 1999, focused on enhancing communication in medical settings through innovative tools. The company utilizes generative AI to automate the transcription and summarization of patient-clinician conversations, converting these interactions into structured clinical notes in real-time. This platform integrates seamlessly with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, significantly reducing the need for manual note-taking. By generating clear and understandable summaries, Abridge improves patient comprehension of medical discussions and ensures that relevant documentation is accurately recorded in patient files. Additionally, the company emphasizes data security and patient privacy, adhering to healthcare regulations while providing a customizable interface that caters to individual patient needs.
Accompany Health
Series A in 2024
Accompany Health is a health technology platform that delivers comprehensive in-home care to patients, particularly in underserved regions. The company focuses on providing primary care services, including chronic illness management and treatment of new symptoms. It aims to support low-income patients with complex health needs throughout their care journeys, offering both at-home and virtual services. By fostering long-term relationships with patients, Accompany Health ensures that individuals receive continuous support, with access to care available at all hours. This approach eliminates the need for waiting rooms and enhances the overall patient experience by emphasizing dignity and accessibility in healthcare.
Kittl
Series B in 2024
Kittl is an online design platform that simplifies the creation of both simple and complex commercial designs for users. Founded in 2020 by Nicolas Heymann and Tobias Saul, the platform offers a range of tools for customizing items such as logos, t-shirts, posters, labels, and cards. With features including professional templates, precision editing, text manipulation, recoloring, and clipping, Kittl allows users to automate complex design processes that typically require professional expertise. This accessibility enables customers to produce visually appealing artistic designs with ease.
Perplexity
Series B in 2024
Perplexity is an innovative search engine platform that leverages artificial intelligence, specifically integrating large language models with traditional search functionalities. Utilizing advanced natural language processing and generative AI technologies, Perplexity aims to deliver conversational and contextually relevant responses to user inquiries. The platform is designed to merge the capabilities of conventional search engines with interactive AI assistance, enhancing the user experience. Additionally, Perplexity promotes an open-source environment that facilitates skill development and knowledge acquisition in software development, making its tools accessible to a broader audience. This approach positions Perplexity as a key player in the evolution of AI-driven search technologies.
NeoPhotonics
Post in 2023
NeoPhotonics develops, manufactures, and sells a wide range of optical components designed for high-speed communication networks. The company offers both active and passive products that cater to various market segments, including fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), datacom, storage area networks, and metro and long-haul networks. Its portfolio includes transceivers compliant with industry standards, available in multiple configurations such as GBIC, SFF, and SFP, supporting data rates from 155 Mbps to 10 Gbps. Key products encompass integrated splitters, BiDi and TriPlexer transceivers for FTTH, as well as advanced optical modules and subsystems crucial for metro and long-haul dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) networks. Additionally, NeoPhotonics manufactures various other components, including athermal array waveguide gratings, variable optical attenuators, and dynamic channel equalizers, enhancing the performance and efficiency of optical communication systems.
Volt.io
Series B in 2023
Volt is building the global infrastructure for real-time payments everywhere. We’re accelerating a global real-time revolution by creating a single gateway to a world of account-to-account payments. This network of networks, powered by open banking, is transforming how money moves on a global scale. By uniting real-time open payments systems to one harmonised standard, we give businesses the power to offer customers everywhere the same frictionless payments experience.
Pigment
Series C in 2023
Pigment is a business forecasting platform that enables organizations to enhance their business strategy through real-time data visualization and analysis. The platform integrates data from multiple sources, providing a comprehensive view of the company's performance. Users can engage with various future scenarios using charts, simulations, and continuous modeling, facilitating improved business planning and forecasting. Additionally, Pigment leverages artificial intelligence to support financial planning and other related services, making it a valuable tool for decision-makers seeking to optimize their strategic initiatives.
Pigment
Series C in 2023
Pigment is a business forecasting platform that enables organizations to enhance their business strategy through real-time data visualization and analysis. The platform integrates data from multiple sources, providing a comprehensive view of the company's performance. Users can engage with various future scenarios using charts, simulations, and continuous modeling, facilitating improved business planning and forecasting. Additionally, Pigment leverages artificial intelligence to support financial planning and other related services, making it a valuable tool for decision-makers seeking to optimize their strategic initiatives.
Cortex
Series B in 2023
Cortex, founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, develops an internal developer portal aimed at enhancing service quality and operational efficiency for software development teams. The platform provides an application suite that assists in cataloging and scoring microservices while streamlining documentation search, incident response, and service health audits. Cortex’s technology automates onboarding workflows by scanning potential microservices, mapping metadata, and inferring critical information like ownership and on-call rotations. This enables engineers to create essential production readiness checklists, conduct security audits, and assess both operational and development maturity, ultimately allowing developers to prioritize tasks that contribute to business growth.
Skydio
Series E in 2023
Skydio, Inc. is a drone manufacturer based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2014. The company designs, assembles, and supports advanced drones that leverage artificial intelligence to enhance user experience. Skydio's drones are utilized in various sectors, including public safety, inspection, and defense, catering to consumers, enterprises, and government customers. Their products feature an array of cameras and proprietary computer vision technology that allows for real-time obstacle recognition and avoidance, enabling autonomous flight and intelligent decision-making. The company's initial offering was the R1 drone, which could autonomously track and film targets without human intervention. This was followed by the Skydio 2, which was more affordable and boasted improved tracking capabilities. The flagship model, the X2, is equipped with advanced features such as night vision and 100x zoom, allowing ordinary users to operate drones with ease. Skydio is supported by prominent investors and strategic partners, contributing to its growth in the competitive drone market.
DeepL
Venture Round in 2022
DeepL GmbH is a company based in Cologne, Germany, specializing in artificial intelligence and machine learning for language translation. Founded in 2009 and originally known as Linguee GmbH, it rebranded to DeepL in 2017. The company offers a range of products, including the DeepL Translator, a machine translation service, and the Linguee App, which serves as a bilingual dictionary. DeepL's tools combine editorial dictionaries and search capabilities, allowing users to translate texts and learn foreign languages effectively. Additionally, the company provides an application programming interface (API) that enables software developers to integrate high-quality translation services into their applications, enhancing communication across languages.
Roam
Series A in 2022
Roam is a virtual office designed to bring your whole distributed company together in one headquarters. It transforms company productivity with faster, shorter meetings, enhances culture by creating a feeling of presence together, and improves efficiency with an all-in-one app at an affordable price. Roam is the office of tomorrow, available today.
Jasper
Series A in 2022
Jasper is a global Enterprise AI marketing company that specializes in content creation and marketing solutions. The company's platform leverages artificial intelligence to assist businesses in overcoming creative blocks and generating original content, including blog articles, social media posts, and marketing emails. This service aims to enhance brand consistency, efficiency, and personalization at scale, allowing companies to maintain their brand image while streamlining their marketing workflows. Jasper has received recognition for its rapid growth and innovation in the industry, positioning itself as a key player in transforming marketing practices through AI technology.
Pigment
Series B in 2022
Pigment is a business forecasting platform that enables organizations to enhance their business strategy through real-time data visualization and analysis. The platform integrates data from multiple sources, providing a comprehensive view of the company's performance. Users can engage with various future scenarios using charts, simulations, and continuous modeling, facilitating improved business planning and forecasting. Additionally, Pigment leverages artificial intelligence to support financial planning and other related services, making it a valuable tool for decision-makers seeking to optimize their strategic initiatives.
Motive
Series F in 2022
Motive is a technology company building technology to improve the safety, productivity, sustainability, and profitability of businesses that power the physical economy. Combined with AI, the Motive platform gives you complete visibility and control and significantly reduces manual workloads by automating and simplifying tasks. Motive serves small businesses across a wide range of industries, including transportation and logistics, construction, energy, field service, manufacturing, agriculture, food and beverage, retail, and the public sector. Motive is a fully unified integrated operations platform, combining driver safety, fleet management, equipment monitoring, and spend management all in one place.
Monte Carlo
Series D in 2022
Monte Carlo is a software company that provides a digital data reliability platform designed to monitor data integrity and alert users to missing or inaccurate information. Founded in 2019 by Barr Moses and Lior Gavish, and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company aims to enhance trust in data by eliminating data downtime. By addressing data issues, Monte Carlo empowers organizations to strengthen their data teams and gain valuable insights, ultimately allowing them to avoid reliance on unreliable data and reduce time spent on data-related crises. The company's mission is to accelerate the global adoption of data by mitigating the challenges associated with data reliability.
Cribl
Series D in 2022
Cribl, Inc. is a software company specializing in data management solutions that help organizations efficiently handle log ingestion and analytics at scale. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, Cribl offers Logstream, a platform that enables users to transform and route logs and metrics in real-time while minimizing wasted data processing. Its software provides capabilities for implementing observability pipelines capable of managing data at Petabyte scale, allowing businesses to prioritize high-value information and ensure compliance with privacy regulations. Cribl empowers tech professionals with the flexibility to manage their data without compromising on performance or control, thereby enhancing operational intelligence and decision-making processes.
Aiven
Series D in 2022
Aiven is a technology company that specializes in managing open-source data infrastructure in the cloud. Headquartered in Helsinki, with additional offices in Berlin, Sydney, Toronto, and Boston, Aiven offers a range of managed open-source data technologies, including PostgreSQL, Kafka, and M3, across all major cloud platforms. The company provides solutions that facilitate the hosting and management of databases and messaging systems, allowing organizations of all sizes to address complex database challenges. By simplifying data infrastructure management, Aiven enables its customers to focus on developing their applications and driving business results through the effective use of open-source technology.
Traceable
Series B in 2022
Traceable Inc is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in security solutions for cloud-native applications, focusing on protecting application activity from user interactions to application programming interfaces (APIs) and underlying code. Founded in 2018, Traceable offers an end-to-end application security monitoring platform that utilizes machine learning technology to analyze user and session data alongside application behavior. This approach enables the detection of anomalies and potential cyberattacks, providing organizations with insights for threat protection and management throughout the Software Development Lifecycle. The platform includes features for security posture management and forensic analysis, empowering businesses to minimize risks while maximizing the value of their APIs in an increasingly cloud-driven environment.
Harness
Series D in 2022
Harness, Inc. is a developer of a Continuous Delivery-as-a-Service platform aimed at streamlining the software delivery process for engineering and DevOps teams. Established in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Harness leverages machine learning to automate various aspects of code deployment, including verifications, testing prioritization, and impact assessments. The platform features tools such as a pipeline builder, workflow wizard, continuous verification, automated rollback, secrets management, audit trails, and real-time delivery analytics. By facilitating the adoption of cloud initiatives and orchestration tools like Kubernetes and Amazon ECS, Harness helps companies accelerate their deployment processes and improve efficiency in releasing applications into production.
SEON
Series B in 2022
SEON is a fraud prevention startup that specializes in developing software to detect and prevent fraud in real-time through the analysis of transactional data. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Budapest, Hungary, with commercial operations in London, UK, SEON's software employs machine learning and human intelligence algorithms to gather information about transactions and associated customers. The platform integrates device fingerprinting, email verification, and IP address analysis to identify and report patterns of transactional and behavioral fraud. By providing businesses with the tools to detect and eliminate fraudulent activities, SEON helps them maintain data security and protect their interests.
OMO Group
Venture Round in 2022
OMO Group operates as a blockchain firm.
Obsidian Security
Series C in 2022
Obsidian Security, Inc. develops cloud infrastructure and data center security solutions, focusing on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence to address cyber threats in hybrid-cloud environments. The company provides a platform that enables threat detection, breach remediation, and security hardening specifically for business-critical software as a service (SaaS) applications. By delivering cloud detection and response capabilities, Obsidian Security aims to enhance the security posture of enterprises. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Newport Beach, California, the company is dedicated to creating a comprehensive understanding of interconnected applications to ensure their safety and security.
Inspirato
Post in 2022
Inspirato LLC is a luxury hospitality company based in Denver, Colorado, that operates a private club offering affluent travelers access to a curated portfolio of high-end vacation options. Founded in 2010 and formerly known as Best of 52, LLC, the company provides members with exclusive access to a collection of luxury vacation residences, including private homes, villas, hotels, and resorts located in desirable destinations worldwide. Inspirato's innovative subscription model ensures that members receive a seamless and dependable travel experience tailored to their needs. The Inspirato Collection features branded luxury properties and accommodations at five-star hotel and resort partners, along with custom travel experiences designed to enhance the luxury travel journey. In 2019, the company introduced the Inspirato Pass, which further simplifies luxury travel by including nightly rates, taxes, and fees in a single subscription.
Paper
Series D in 2022
Paper is a developer of an educational platform that aims to make personalized tutoring accessible to all students. The platform connects students with certified educators who provide assistance with questions and offer contextualized feedback, helping students identify and understand their mistakes in the learning process. In addition to tutoring, Paper also offers after-school enrichment and resources related to college and career readiness, supporting students throughout their academic journey. The platform allows for tutoring sessions to be recorded and analyzed, further enhancing the learning experience by enabling students to revisit and reflect on their progress.
FTX
Series C in 2022
FTX Exchange is a cryptocurrency exchange that offers a platform designed for both professional trading firms and novice users. It provides a range of products, including quarterly and perpetual futures for various cryptocurrencies, leveraged tokens, and over-the-counter trading. The exchange was initially developed by Alameda Research, a leading provider of cryptocurrency liquidity, which contributed to its robust market presence from the outset. Additionally, FTX Ventures served as the corporate venture capital arm of FTX, investing in various sectors such as healthcare, information technology, and gaming. Founded in 2022, FTX Ventures aimed to support innovative startups without imposing restrictions on their decision-making processes. However, the company declared bankruptcy in November 2022, marking a significant downturn in its operations.
Veriff
Series C in 2022
Veriff is an online identity verification company founded in 2015 and based in Tallinn, Estonia. It provides a highly automated platform designed to secure online identity verification services for businesses and their customers, helping to protect against identity fraud. The platform utilizes a combination of machine learning and expert manual checks to ensure reliable authentication. It can verify various forms of identification, including drivers' licenses and passports, across different websites and mobile applications. By enhancing fraud detection and compliance with regulations, Veriff facilitates a trusted connection between companies and their customers, promoting safer online interactions.
Humu
Series C in 2022
Humu, Inc. is a human resource technology company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing behavioral-change software that utilizes scientific research and machine learning to enhance workplace dynamics. Humu's platform enables employees to recognize each other's contributions, measure important factors that impact employee satisfaction, and promote positive behavioral changes within teams. By applying proven methodologies, Humu aims to help individuals become better leaders, managers, and teammates, ultimately driving productivity and fostering a supportive work environment.
Dream Games
Series C in 2022
Dream Games is a mobile gaming company based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2019. The company focuses on developing high-quality, scalable interactive mobile games that aim to provide immersive and competitive experiences for users. By blending technology and creativity, Dream Games specializes in casual and multiplayer video games, ensuring that its titles are engaging and enjoyable for players over the long term.
Found
Series B in 2021
Found is dedicated to improving people’s overall wellbeing by making evidence-based weight loss accessible and affordable. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
H1.co
Series C in 2021
H1 is a healthcare data analytics company based in New York, founded in 2017. It offers a global platform that connects life sciences companies, hospitals, academic medical centers, and health systems with healthcare providers, clinical research opportunities, and industry experts. The platform focuses on delivering real-time data to support decision-making throughout the therapeutic development process, from fundraising to product launch. By providing access to comprehensive information on healthcare professionals and institutions, H1 facilitates connections within the healthcare ecosystem, enabling organizations and professionals to gain live insights that accelerate the discovery and development of therapies aimed at combating diseases.
Podium
Series D in 2021
Podium, Inc. is a software company based in Provo, Utah, that provides a customer communication platform designed to help businesses manage online reviews and enhance customer interactions at a local level. Founded in 2013, the platform allows users to collect and respond to reviews from various sites such as Google and Facebook, right at the moment of transaction. It offers features for interaction management, enabling businesses to communicate effectively with leads, customers, and team members through messaging. Podium's system aggregates and analyzes customer reviews, helping organizations improve their online reputation, gain insights into customer preferences, and influence purchase decisions through user-generated content.
Yellowbrick Data
Series C in 2021
Yellowbrick Data was founded in 2014 by experts in database and flash memory technologies to simplify data warehousing. They wanted to solve the challenges of high availability, running complex mixed workloads, support for ad-hoc SQL, computing correct answers on any schema, massive scalability and supporting large numbers of concurrent users. Yellowbrick Data empowers companies to make faster decisions with all of their data. Built for enterprises and the hybrid cloud, the Yellowbrick Data Warehouse deploys powerful analytics anywhere, with best-in-class economics.
FTX
Series B in 2021
FTX Exchange is a cryptocurrency exchange that offers a platform designed for both professional trading firms and novice users. It provides a range of products, including quarterly and perpetual futures for various cryptocurrencies, leveraged tokens, and over-the-counter trading. The exchange was initially developed by Alameda Research, a leading provider of cryptocurrency liquidity, which contributed to its robust market presence from the outset. Additionally, FTX Ventures served as the corporate venture capital arm of FTX, investing in various sectors such as healthcare, information technology, and gaming. Founded in 2022, FTX Ventures aimed to support innovative startups without imposing restrictions on their decision-making processes. However, the company declared bankruptcy in November 2022, marking a significant downturn in its operations.
Aiven
Series C in 2021
Aiven is a technology company that specializes in managing open-source data infrastructure in the cloud. Headquartered in Helsinki, with additional offices in Berlin, Sydney, Toronto, and Boston, Aiven offers a range of managed open-source data technologies, including PostgreSQL, Kafka, and M3, across all major cloud platforms. The company provides solutions that facilitate the hosting and management of databases and messaging systems, allowing organizations of all sizes to address complex database challenges. By simplifying data infrastructure management, Aiven enables its customers to focus on developing their applications and driving business results through the effective use of open-source technology.
Tala
Series E in 2021
Tala is a global financial technology company focused on delivering accessible financial services to underserved populations in emerging markets, including Kenya, the Philippines, Mexico, and India. Through its mobile application, Tala provides users with instant access to credit, payments, savings, and transfer services, effectively integrating digital and cash ecosystems. By utilizing advanced data science and machine learning, Tala evaluates creditworthiness in real-time, allowing individuals without formal credit histories to receive personalized credit lines. This innovative approach empowers customers to manage their financial needs more effectively and promotes greater financial inclusion.
Ajaib
Series B in 2021
Ajaib is a financial technology company based in Jakarta, Indonesia, that provides an online wealth management platform designed to democratize access to investment opportunities. Founded in 2019, Ajaib allows users to buy and sell stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and mutual funds through its user-friendly application. The platform is aimed at making investing accessible to all Indonesians, regardless of their financial background, by offering low minimum investment requirements and no account fees. Ajaib's mission is to provide safe, trusted, and affordable investment options, enabling individuals to save and grow their wealth effectively while minimizing risk.
Discord
Series H in 2021
Discord is a communication platform that provides voice, video, and text services for individuals and communities to connect and interact. Initially designed for gamers, it has since expanded its user base to include various groups such as hiking clubs, art communities, and study groups. The platform enables seamless communication through voice-over-internet protocol and instant messaging, accessible on both desktop and mobile devices. This versatility allows users to engage with friends and communities effectively, whether for leisure or collaborative activities, without compromising performance during gaming or other online interactions.
Papaya Global
Series D in 2021
Papaya Global Ltd. is a cloud-based SaaS company specializing in global payroll technology and workforce management. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Papaya Global offers a comprehensive platform that automates payroll processing, labor law compliance, and other human resource management functions. Its services include end-to-end Employer of Record (EOR) solutions, contract worker management, immigration services, and compliance with local tax and employment regulations. The platform, known as Papaya Payroll OS, provides finance teams with enhanced visibility and control over workforce spending and payments, ensuring both automation and security. By connecting various human capital management (HCM) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools, Papaya Global streamlines processes and minimizes errors, helping companies efficiently manage their global workforce. Notable clients include major corporations across various industries.
Checkr
Series E in 2021
Checkr, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the background check industry. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Checkr offers a range of screening services, including criminal record checks, driving checks, and identity verification. The company utilizes advanced technology, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, to deliver faster and more efficient background checks compared to traditional providers. Its platform not only enhances hiring transparency and fairness but also assists businesses in complying with regulations and improving operational efficiency. Checkr serves various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, retail, and technology, providing solutions that cater to the evolving needs of the workforce.
Cribl
Series C in 2021
Cribl, Inc. is a software company specializing in data management solutions that help organizations efficiently handle log ingestion and analytics at scale. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, Cribl offers Logstream, a platform that enables users to transform and route logs and metrics in real-time while minimizing wasted data processing. Its software provides capabilities for implementing observability pipelines capable of managing data at Petabyte scale, allowing businesses to prioritize high-value information and ensure compliance with privacy regulations. Cribl empowers tech professionals with the flexibility to manage their data without compromising on performance or control, thereby enhancing operational intelligence and decision-making processes.
TaxBit
Series B in 2021
TaxBit is a software company that specializes in cryptocurrency tax and accounting solutions. Its platform automates the calculation and reporting of taxes on cryptocurrency transactions by allowing users to connect their exchanges and wallets, which enables seamless data integration. This functionality helps users generate necessary tax forms automatically. In addition to tax automation, TaxBit offers features for real-time portfolio tracking and tax optimization, allowing users to make informed, tax-efficient trading decisions throughout the year. The company serves both individual crypto enthusiasts and enterprises, providing a comprehensive approach to managing digital asset accounting and compliance.
Hopin
Series D in 2021
Hopin Ltd is an online events platform that facilitates the creation and hosting of engaging virtual events, enabling users to connect globally. Founded in 2019 and based in London, the platform supports a wide range of events, including networking sessions, conferences, webinars, workshops, and exhibitions. It allows organizers to create interactive experiences where attendees can engage in one-on-one networking, participate in group discussions, view keynote presentations, and explore expo areas. Hopin's versatile platform caters to various needs, from corporate training workshops to large-scale international conferences, making it a valuable tool for brands and communities seeking to foster connections and engagement in a virtual format.
Superhuman
Series C in 2021
Superhuman is a software platform that enhances email management by integrating social insights into users' workflows. It offers an email extension application designed to improve electronic mailing services through features such as AI writing and summarization. The platform supports Gmail shortcuts, allowing users to snooze conversations as needed, thereby enabling them to concentrate on priority tasks and maintain a more organized inbox. By providing quick and effective email services, Superhuman aims to increase productivity for its users.
Thrive Global
Series C in 2021
Thrive Global is a behavior change technology company founded by Arianna Huffington in 2016, with headquarters in New York City and additional offices in San Francisco, Athens, Bucharest, Dublin, and Melbourne. The company aims to transform workplace culture and personal well-being by providing a platform that combines data, storytelling, and actionable strategies known as Microsteps. Thrive Global offers science-based solutions designed to reduce stress and burnout, promoting improved mental and physical health for individuals, corporations, and communities. The company's mission focuses on fostering a healthier relationship with technology and enhancing overall performance and purpose, ultimately challenging the notion that burnout is an inevitable part of success.
Glossier
Series E in 2021
Glossier, Inc. is a direct-to-consumer beauty company that specializes in manufacturing and selling a variety of skincare, makeup, body, and fragrance products. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, the company emphasizes community engagement and content-driven experiences to enhance the shopping journey for its customers. Glossier offers a diverse range of personal care items, including skincare lotions, body lotions, fragrances, and foundation kits, catering to the needs of consumers inspired by everyday women. Their products are primarily sold online and are accessible in several countries, including the United States, Canada, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Additionally, Glossier operates a showroom in New York City and maintains a blog that features interviews with models, makeup artists, and influential figures, along with beauty advice and product insights aimed at empowering customers to understand and engage with beauty more effectively.
Paper
Series C in 2021
Paper is a developer of an educational platform that aims to make personalized tutoring accessible to all students. The platform connects students with certified educators who provide assistance with questions and offer contextualized feedback, helping students identify and understand their mistakes in the learning process. In addition to tutoring, Paper also offers after-school enrichment and resources related to college and career readiness, supporting students throughout their academic journey. The platform allows for tutoring sessions to be recorded and analyzed, further enhancing the learning experience by enabling students to revisit and reflect on their progress.
Figma
Series E in 2021
Figma, Inc. is a design platform that provides an in-browser interface design and prototyping tool, facilitating collaboration among product teams. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, Figma enables users to create, test, and ship designs efficiently. Its features support various design tasks, including UI and UX design, wireframing, and visual brainstorming. The platform enhances productivity by allowing teams to work together in real-time, regardless of their location, making it easier to consolidate tools and streamline workflows. Figma aims to make design more accessible, serving a diverse clientele that includes companies like Airbnb, Slack, and Microsoft.
G2
Series D in 2021
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.
Amplitude
Series F in 2021
Amplitude is a software company that offers a digital analytics platform designed to help businesses analyze customer behavior within digital products. By leveraging customer data, Amplitude enables companies to create enhanced product experiences that drive systematic business growth. The platform is delivered as a subscription service over the Internet, following a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model. In addition to its core analytics services, Amplitude provides customer support, including assistance with initial implementation, ongoing support, and application training. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from subscriptions, with a significant portion coming from clients based in the United States.
Hello Heart
Series C in 2021
Hello Heart is a best in class solution that empowers people to understand and improve their heart health - the #1 cost factor for employers. The program is clinically based and targets people with high blood pressure. Each of our users receives a wireless blood pressure monitor and real-time personalized tips on their smartphone. It is easy to use and helps participants improve their heart health in a fun and engaging way.
Lyra Health
Series F in 2021
Lyra Health, Inc. is a digital health company based in Burlingame, California, founded in 2015. It operates a platform that connects employers with a curated network of mental health care providers, including therapists and coaches. Lyra's innovative technology matches employees to the appropriate mental health resources based on their individual needs and preferences, enhancing access to high-quality care. The platform employs clinical measures to assess symptom improvement for common mental health issues, leading to significantly better outcomes compared to traditional plans. By offering live video therapy, coaching, and digital self-care tools, Lyra facilitates a comprehensive treatment journey for its members, resulting in increased engagement and support throughout the mental health process.
CircleCI
Series F in 2021
CircleCI is a continuous integration and delivery platform that assists software teams in automating the build, test, and deployment processes, facilitating rapid and confident code releases. By providing tools that streamline development for both web and mobile applications, CircleCI enables teams to efficiently detect and address bugs prior to customer delivery. This capability is essential for maintaining speed and quality in an increasingly complex software landscape. The platform is utilized by numerous leading companies, allowing developers to concentrate on creating business value. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, CircleCI operates with a global remote workforce and is supported by several prominent venture capital firms.
Motive
Series E in 2021
Motive is a technology company building technology to improve the safety, productivity, sustainability, and profitability of businesses that power the physical economy. Combined with AI, the Motive platform gives you complete visibility and control and significantly reduces manual workloads by automating and simplifying tasks. Motive serves small businesses across a wide range of industries, including transportation and logistics, construction, energy, field service, manufacturing, agriculture, food and beverage, retail, and the public sector. Motive is a fully unified integrated operations platform, combining driver safety, fleet management, equipment monitoring, and spend management all in one place.
Brex
Series D in 2021
Brex Inc. is a financial technology company that provides corporate credit cards and integrated financial services to businesses. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Brex has additional offices in Draper, Utah; Vancouver, Canada; and New York, New York. The company offers the Brex Mastercard Corporate Credit Card, which features reward programs for various categories, including rideshare, travel, dining, and software subscriptions. By combining financial services with existing software applications, Brex enables businesses to streamline their financial operations and empower employees to make informed financial decisions. This innovative approach helps companies navigate the complexities of the modern business environment and enhances their growth potential.
Veriff
Series B in 2021
Veriff is an online identity verification company founded in 2015 and based in Tallinn, Estonia. It provides a highly automated platform designed to secure online identity verification services for businesses and their customers, helping to protect against identity fraud. The platform utilizes a combination of machine learning and expert manual checks to ensure reliable authentication. It can verify various forms of identification, including drivers' licenses and passports, across different websites and mobile applications. By enhancing fraud detection and compliance with regulations, Veriff facilitates a trusted connection between companies and their customers, promoting safer online interactions.
Curology
Funding Round in 2021
Curology, Inc. is a skincare company based in San Diego, California, that specializes in producing and shipping prescription skincare products targeting acne and anti-aging. Founded in 2014 by a mother-son team of dermatologists, Curology offers customized skincare solutions that include medications for acne, clogged pores, dark spots, skin firmness, texture, and wrinkles. The company provides affordable and accessible online consultations through partner medical service providers, allowing users to receive personalized treatment plans delivered directly to their homes. Clinical trials indicate that prescription treatments can be significantly more effective than over-the-counter options, often requiring in-person dermatologist visits and higher costs. Curology addresses these barriers by leveraging technology to facilitate 1:1 interactions with dermatology providers and fostering a supportive community for users to share their experiences. This approach has enabled Curology to make effective acne care accessible to a broader audience, improving long-term skin health for many who previously lacked access to professional treatment.
Productiv
Series C in 2021
Productiv, Inc. is a cloud-based platform specializing in SaaS management and application engagement insights for IT companies. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Bellevue and San Francisco, Productiv offers a unique approach to managing SaaS portfolios by providing real-time employee engagement data at the feature level. This enables organizations to proactively govern their software usage and optimize operational efficiency. The platform integrates with single sign-on tools to monitor login activity and extract data related to purchases and licenses from various financial systems. By offering solutions for discovery, rightsizing, engagement, and productivity, Productiv empowers companies to maximize their return on investment from SaaS applications. Its client base includes notable companies such as Fox, Uber, and Zoom, reflecting its impact on enhancing employee engagement and overall productivity.
Attentive
Series E in 2021
Attentive is a leader in conversational commerce, offering a personalized mobile messaging platform that facilitates communication between businesses and consumers. The platform leverages behavioral data to enable brands to send automated, tailored messages throughout the customer lifecycle, including product recommendations, promotions, and real-time customer support. By focusing on SMS communication, Attentive helps entrepreneurs and enterprises engage more effectively with their customers, enhancing relationships and driving sales in the e-commerce and retail sectors.
Aiven
Series C in 2021
Aiven is a technology company that specializes in managing open-source data infrastructure in the cloud. Headquartered in Helsinki, with additional offices in Berlin, Sydney, Toronto, and Boston, Aiven offers a range of managed open-source data technologies, including PostgreSQL, Kafka, and M3, across all major cloud platforms. The company provides solutions that facilitate the hosting and management of databases and messaging systems, allowing organizations of all sizes to address complex database challenges. By simplifying data infrastructure management, Aiven enables its customers to focus on developing their applications and driving business results through the effective use of open-source technology.
Dataminr
Series F in 2021
Dataminr is an AI platform that detects the earliest signs of high-impact events and emerging risks from publicly available information. It discovers, distills, and delivers alerts from the increasingly diverse and complex landscape of publicly available information including social media, blogs, information sensors, and the dark web, ensuring that businesses have the knowledge they need to act with confidence.
Hopin
Series C in 2021
Hopin Ltd is an online events platform that facilitates the creation and hosting of engaging virtual events, enabling users to connect globally. Founded in 2019 and based in London, the platform supports a wide range of events, including networking sessions, conferences, webinars, workshops, and exhibitions. It allows organizers to create interactive experiences where attendees can engage in one-on-one networking, participate in group discussions, view keynote presentations, and explore expo areas. Hopin's versatile platform caters to various needs, from corporate training workshops to large-scale international conferences, making it a valuable tool for brands and communities seeking to foster connections and engagement in a virtual format.
Papaya Global
Series C in 2021
Papaya Global Ltd. is a cloud-based SaaS company specializing in global payroll technology and workforce management. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Papaya Global offers a comprehensive platform that automates payroll processing, labor law compliance, and other human resource management functions. Its services include end-to-end Employer of Record (EOR) solutions, contract worker management, immigration services, and compliance with local tax and employment regulations. The platform, known as Papaya Payroll OS, provides finance teams with enhanced visibility and control over workforce spending and payments, ensuring both automation and security. By connecting various human capital management (HCM) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools, Papaya Global streamlines processes and minimizes errors, helping companies efficiently manage their global workforce. Notable clients include major corporations across various industries.
Skydio
Series D in 2021
Skydio, Inc. is a drone manufacturer based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2014. The company designs, assembles, and supports advanced drones that leverage artificial intelligence to enhance user experience. Skydio's drones are utilized in various sectors, including public safety, inspection, and defense, catering to consumers, enterprises, and government customers. Their products feature an array of cameras and proprietary computer vision technology that allows for real-time obstacle recognition and avoidance, enabling autonomous flight and intelligent decision-making. The company's initial offering was the R1 drone, which could autonomously track and film targets without human intervention. This was followed by the Skydio 2, which was more affordable and boasted improved tracking capabilities. The flagship model, the X2, is equipped with advanced features such as night vision and 100x zoom, allowing ordinary users to operate drones with ease. Skydio is supported by prominent investors and strategic partners, contributing to its growth in the competitive drone market.
UiPath
Series F in 2021
UiPath Inc. develops robotic process automation (RPA) software for enterprises, providing a comprehensive platform designed for hyper automation. This platform enables organizations to identify automation opportunities, build and manage automations, and optimize them at scale. It integrates artificial intelligence to facilitate seamless collaboration between human workers and robots, enhancing operational efficiency. UiPath's solutions cater to a diverse range of industries, including finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail, automating various processes such as accounts payable, claims processing, and customer service. Established in 2005 and headquartered in New York, UiPath also offers deployment options in both cloud and on-premise environments, ensuring robust governance and control over automation initiatives.
Aledade
Series D in 2021
Aledade, Inc. is a health technology company that supports primary care physicians in establishing and managing accountable care organizations (ACOs) across the United States. Founded in 2014 and based in Bethesda, Maryland, Aledade partners with independent primary care providers to offer a comprehensive suite of services, including data analytics, guided workflows, regulatory expertise, and payer relationships. The company also provides 360° practice support, workflow optimization, and assistance with ACO governance and contracting. By leveraging its technology platform, Aledade enables physicians to access integrated data and insights that help improve patient care, reduce costs, and maintain the autonomy of independent practices. Its tailored solutions cater to a diverse range of healthcare providers, including small practices, large practices, community health centers, and multispecialty groups.
H1.co
Series B in 2020
H1 is a healthcare data analytics company based in New York, founded in 2017. It offers a global platform that connects life sciences companies, hospitals, academic medical centers, and health systems with healthcare providers, clinical research opportunities, and industry experts. The platform focuses on delivering real-time data to support decision-making throughout the therapeutic development process, from fundraising to product launch. By providing access to comprehensive information on healthcare professionals and institutions, H1 facilitates connections within the healthcare ecosystem, enabling organizations and professionals to gain live insights that accelerate the discovery and development of therapies aimed at combating diseases.
Whisper
Series B in 2020
Whisper develops AI-enabled, updateable hearing aids for people with hearing loss. Whisper’s Hearing System is linked to a phone, allowing updates to features such as its Sound Separation Engine, which use AI algorithms to optimize sound in different environments. The Whisper Hearing System has earpieces like a traditional hearing aid, and it has a pocket-sized power and intelligence of the Whisper Brain, which the company says, works wirelessly with the earpieces to enable a proprietary AI-based sound separation engine.
Attentive
Series D in 2020
Attentive is a leader in conversational commerce, offering a personalized mobile messaging platform that facilitates communication between businesses and consumers. The platform leverages behavioral data to enable brands to send automated, tailored messages throughout the customer lifecycle, including product recommendations, promotions, and real-time customer support. By focusing on SMS communication, Attentive helps entrepreneurs and enterprises engage more effectively with their customers, enhancing relationships and driving sales in the e-commerce and retail sectors.
Lyra Health
Series D in 2020
Lyra Health, Inc. is a digital health company based in Burlingame, California, founded in 2015. It operates a platform that connects employers with a curated network of mental health care providers, including therapists and coaches. Lyra's innovative technology matches employees to the appropriate mental health resources based on their individual needs and preferences, enhancing access to high-quality care. The platform employs clinical measures to assess symptom improvement for common mental health issues, leading to significantly better outcomes compared to traditional plans. By offering live video therapy, coaching, and digital self-care tools, Lyra facilitates a comprehensive treatment journey for its members, resulting in increased engagement and support throughout the mental health process.
Supermetrics
Series B in 2020
Supermetrics is a provider of automation tools for web analytics, social media, and online marketing, helping marketers compile data in a user-friendly format compatible with their preferred reporting tools. Founded by Mikael Thuneberg in 2013 and based in Helsinki, the company aims to create a unified view of disparate marketing data, allowing teams to easily identify performance trends and make informed decisions. Its software streamlines data analysis by facilitating the collection and transfer of online marketing information to various platforms, enabling clients to generate comprehensive marketing reports from multiple data sources through a single interface.
UiPath
Series E in 2020
UiPath Inc. develops robotic process automation (RPA) software for enterprises, providing a comprehensive platform designed for hyper automation. This platform enables organizations to identify automation opportunities, build and manage automations, and optimize them at scale. It integrates artificial intelligence to facilitate seamless collaboration between human workers and robots, enhancing operational efficiency. UiPath's solutions cater to a diverse range of industries, including finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail, automating various processes such as accounts payable, claims processing, and customer service. Established in 2005 and headquartered in New York, UiPath also offers deployment options in both cloud and on-premise environments, ensuring robust governance and control over automation initiatives.
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