IVP

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.

Clay Berger

Senior Associate

James Black

Partner / Investor

Todd Chaffee

Managing Director and Partner

Christopher Esqueda

VP of Finance

Norm Fogelsong

Partner

Shreyas Garg

Senior Associate

Steve Harrick

General Partner

Tracy Hogan

Partner / CFO

Eric Liaw

General Partner

Sandy Miller

General Partner

Shravan Narayen

Partner

Dennis Phelps

General Partner

Karthik Ramakrishnan

Partner / Investor

Jared Rosner

Associate

Joanne Shang

Investor

Ajay Vashee

General Partner

Zack Willis

VP of Technology

Tamar Yehoshua

Venture Partner

Cack Wilhelm

General Partner

Somesh Dash

General Partner

Past deals in Series D

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Curology

Series D in 2019
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.

Checkr

Series D in 2019
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.

Tala

Series D in 2019
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.

UiPath

Series D in 2019
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.

Motive

Series D in 2019
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.

Casper

Series D in 2019
Casper is a sleep startup that launches a comfortable mattress sold directly to consumers, eliminating commission ­driven, inflated prices. Casper's mattresses are developed in-house by a team of product engineers with experience from IDEO. The company developed a line of core sleep products, including the Casper pillow, sheets, foundation, bed frame, duvet, and a dog mattress. The startup was founded in 2014 and is based in New York, United States.

Lime

Series D in 2019
Lime is a transportation company that focuses on providing sustainable solutions for urban mobility by offering electric scooters and bike-sharing services. The company partners with cities to deploy a fleet of electric bikes and scooters equipped with GPS and self-activating locks, which allows users to access affordable and reliable transportation options. Lime aims to address the first- and last-mile transportation challenges, promoting environmentally friendly alternatives that help reduce carbon footprints. By encouraging a shift in transportation behavior, Lime seeks to empower future generations to contribute to a more sustainable planet.

Pindrop

Series D in 2018
Pindrop specializes in providing advanced phone fraud detection and call center authentication technology, aimed at enhancing security and trust in voice interactions. By analyzing call audio, Pindrop's solutions can locate and authenticate phone devices, effectively identifying fraudulent calls and verifying legitimate ones through a comprehensive risk database. This technology enables enterprises to streamline call center operations, reduce call times, and improve customer experiences while minimizing fraud losses. As businesses increasingly rely on voice-driven interactions, Pindrop is committed to unlocking the value of these exchanges, ensuring that both enterprises and consumers can engage securely and confidently.

Amplitude

Series D in 2018
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.

HashiCorp

Series D in 2018
HashiCorp, Inc. is an open-source software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2012 by Mitchell Hashimoto and Armon Dadgar. The company specializes in developing multi-cloud infrastructure automation software that addresses the challenges of cloud adoption. HashiCorp's primary products include Terraform, a cloud infrastructure as code tool for provisioning and managing resources; Vault, which secures and controls access to sensitive data; Nomad, a work orchestrator for deploying and managing applications across various environments; and Consul, a tool for service discovery and orchestration. Additionally, HashiCorp offers Vagrant for creating reproducible development environments and Packer for generating identical machine images for multiple platforms. The company aims to provide consistent workflows and a standardized approach to automate infrastructure processes, thereby enabling organizations to effectively run distributed applications in both public and private cloud environments.

MasterClass

Series D in 2018
MasterClass is an online education platform that provides video-based courses across a diverse array of subjects, including arts, business, design, sports, and writing. The platform features lessons taught by renowned celebrities, athletes, and industry leaders, making high-quality education accessible to a broad audience. In addition to video instruction, MasterClass offers interactive exercises and supplementary course materials to enhance the learning experience. This approach allows users to develop their skills and knowledge, ultimately supporting their academic and professional growth.

Anomali

Series D in 2018
Anomali, Inc. is a cybersecurity firm that specializes in threat intelligence solutions. The company has developed a platform that enhances the detection and identification of cyber adversaries within an organization's network by correlating threat indicators with real-time network activity and extensive forensic log data. Anomali offers various services including Anomali Reports for data breach detection tailored for small to medium-sized businesses, and Anomali Enterprise Breach Analytics, which provides personalized, up-to-date threat intelligence. Their ThreatStream platform delivers machine-readable threat information that integrates with existing security solutions, while the ThreatStream Integrator connects to various threat intelligence servers. Anomali also facilitates the sharing of threat intelligence among organizations, promoting collaboration within trusted communities. The company serves a diverse clientele across sectors such as healthcare, energy, government, and technology. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Anomali was previously known as Threatstream, Inc. before rebranding in 2016.

Qubole

Series D in 2017
Qubole, Inc. is a cloud-based data platform that specializes in big data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning applications. The company offers a comprehensive platform that enables provisioning, management, and scaling of data workloads on major cloud infrastructures, including Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. Through its Qubole Data Service, users can access and manage big data clusters, execute queries using various programming languages, and integrate with third-party business intelligence tools. Qubole supports a range of workloads, such as extract, transform, load (ETL), ad hoc analytics, and data science, catering to data scientists, analysts, and engineers. The platform also includes features for governance and security, alongside user-friendly tools like SQL query tools, notebooks, and dashboards. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Qubole has additional offices in several global locations and operates as a subsidiary of IDERA, Inc.

Coinbase Ventures

Series D in 2017
Coinbase, Inc. is a digital currency platform that enables merchants, consumers, and traders to buy, sell, and store cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a range of services including a user-friendly website for transactions, a digital wallet, and merchant payment processing tools. These offerings facilitate seamless transactions for users and support a variety of online businesses. Coinbase's mission is to create an open financial system accessible to individuals worldwide, fostering the adoption of cryptocurrencies and enhancing the overall digital financial landscape.

Rubrik

Series D in 2017
Rubrik offers live data access for recovery and application development by fusing enterprise data management with web-scale IT and eliminating backup software. This marks the end of a decade-long innovation drought in backup and recovery, the backbone of IT. Within minutes, businesses can manage the explosion of data across private and public clouds.

Domo

Series D in 2017
Domo, Inc. operates a cloud-based platform that connects all levels of an organization, from executives to frontline employees, facilitating access to real-time data and insights. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in American Fork, Utah, Domo enables users to manage their business operations via smartphones. The platform is offered as a subscription-based service, allowing users to receive notifications and respond promptly, with the capability to write back to the original systems of record. In addition to its core platform, Domo provides a Programmatic Revenue Solution that integrates complex data from ad servers and sell-side platforms into user-friendly dashboards. The company's revenue primarily comes from subscriptions to its platform and related professional services.

Discord

Series D in 2017
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.

Compass

Series D in 2016
Compass is a real estate technology company that offers an integrated online platform designed for buying, renting, and selling real estate assets. Founded in 2012 by Ugo Di Girolamo, Ori Allon, and Robert Reffkin in New York, Compass aims to enhance the real estate transaction process by combining top industry talent with advanced technology. Its platform provides an array of cloud-based software tools tailored for real estate agents, facilitating customer relationship management, marketing, and client service. Operating in over 22 regions across the United States, including major markets like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco, Compass supports agents in delivering exceptional service to their clients, thereby streamlining the entire buying and selling workflow.

The Honest Company

Series D in 2015
The Honest Company designs and manufactures a range of eco-friendly products aimed at families and homes, focusing on convenience and affordability. Its diverse offerings include diapers and wipes, bath and body care, cleaning supplies, and health and wellness products. The company provides customizable bundles that can be conveniently shipped to customers. The majority of its revenue is generated from the sale of diapers and wipes, which are part of a broader product lineup that also includes skincare, laundry detergents, and organic nutritional supplements. Operating primarily in the United States, The Honest Company sells its products through both retail and digital channels, ensuring accessibility for consumers. Founded in 2011 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company emphasizes its commitment to providing safe and sustainable products for families.

SoFi

Series D in 2015
SoFi is a financial services company founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It offers a diverse range of products targeting early-stage professionals, including personal loans, MBA loans, and mortgage refinancing. In addition to lending, SoFi provides wealth management services that assist individuals in saving, spending, and investing their money. The company also offers financial solutions for retirement planning and student loan repayment management. Its comprehensive suite of services includes credit cards, checking and savings accounts, and small business financing, positioning SoFi as a versatile player in the financial sector.

Data.AI

Series D in 2015
Data.ai is a decision-making platform focused on the mobile app economy, offering insights into app performance and competitive market analysis. By combining users' app analytics with a comprehensive understanding of the competitive landscape, Data.ai delivers a 360-degree view of mobile business dynamics. The platform is utilized by over 90 percent of the top 100 app publishers and has supported more than 700,000 apps, with notable clients including Electronic Arts, Google, Microsoft, and Tencent. Data.ai has tracked over 83 billion downloads and generated over $25 billion in gross revenues, establishing itself as an industry leader. The company employs over 300 people and is headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in major cities worldwide. Its proprietary mobile performance score (MPS) provides valuable insights that help brands optimize their applications and enhance digital experiences, facilitating growth in the competitive mobile market.

Personal Capital

Series D in 2014
Personal Capital Corporation is a digital wealth management company that offers financial advisory services and software designed to help individuals manage their finances effectively. Founded in 2009 and based in Redwood Shores, California, the company provides a suite of tools that allows users to monitor their income, spending, and investment performance in one place. With over 2.5 million customers, Personal Capital combines advanced software capabilities with personalized guidance from registered investment advisors, helping clients analyze cash flow, assess risks, and develop customized financial strategies. The company aims to transform financial management through technology, enabling individuals to gain a comprehensive understanding of their financial situations.

GroundTruth

Series D in 2014
GroundTruth is a global location technology company focused on leveraging real-world data to enhance marketing and advertising strategies. By utilizing its proprietary Blueprints technology, GroundTruth enables brands to understand audience behavior and improve outcomes through insights derived from their extensive first-party database, which includes 95 million active monthly users and 17 million daily users across 100 million places and points of interest. The company offers valuable in-store visitation insights that help marketers boost brand awareness, drive both website and in-store visits, and ultimately increase sales. GroundTruth operates in 21 countries, positioning itself as a leader in location-based marketing solutions.

Wikia

Series D in 2014
Wikia is the developer of Fandom, a global entertainment media platform that serves as a hub for fans to explore and celebrate various aspects of pop culture. The platform enables users to engage with content related to games, movies, television, and anime, as well as contribute to fandom wikis. Fandom provides a centralized space for pop culture news, discussions, and discovery, fostering a strong community among enthusiasts. Additionally, it hosts D&D Beyond, a direct-to-consumer service that supports the community of Dungeons & Dragons players and fans.

Zefr

Series D in 2014
Zefr is a video advertising company that specializes in creating targeted video ad placements through its proprietary technology and content rights management platform. The company focuses on aligning the right advertisements with appropriate content on popular platforms, ensuring that brands can safely and effectively scale their video marketing campaigns. By combining advanced technology with human review, Zefr offers customized packages that enhance the precision and impact of video advertising. The company's name pays homage to the Zephyr skate team of the 1970s, reflecting a spirit of innovation and boundary-pushing that is central to its mission.

SoundCloud

Series D in 2014
SoundCloud is a social sound platform that enables users to create, share, and discover a vast array of audio content, primarily music. Launched in 2008 by Alexander Ljung and Eric Wahlforss, the platform connects creators directly with their audience, allowing artists to upload, record, and promote their work. Users can share sounds privately with friends or publicly across various blogs and social networks. Additionally, SoundCloud provides detailed statistics and feedback to its creators, fostering a community that supports music discovery and engagement. This open platform has established itself as a key player in the audio distribution and music-sharing industry.

OnDeck

Series D in 2013
OnDeck is a technology-enabled financial platform that specializes in providing loan financing to small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York City, OnDeck employs proprietary software to aggregate operational data from businesses, which is then analyzed by an algorithm to determine loan eligibility. By evaluating businesses based on their actual performance rather than relying solely on personal credit scores, OnDeck aims to enhance access to credit for small businesses. This approach allows businesses to focus on growth and customer engagement instead of spending excessive time seeking loans. In 2015, OnDeck expanded its services to Australia to address the capital access challenges faced by small enterprises in that market.

AppDynamics

Series D in 2013
AppDynamics offers an observability platform that enables businesses to monitor and optimize their digital performance in real time. The platform provides an integrated suite of tools that delivers insights into application, user, and business performance, allowing organizations to make informed decisions quickly. By focusing on user interactions, AppDynamics dynamically collects millions of performance data points across applications and infrastructure, identifying performance anomalies and enabling automatic fixes. This application intelligence not only enhances customer engagement but also improves overall operational efficiency. With flexible deployment options in both cloud and on-premise environments, AppDynamics equips businesses to navigate complex software ecosystems effectively and adaptively.

One Kings Lane

Series D in 2012
One Kings Lane, Inc. is an online retailer specializing in designer, vintage, and home furnishings. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, with an additional office in New York, the company offers a diverse range of products, including furniture, rugs, art, mirrors, lighting, and décor items for various spaces in the home. One Kings Lane collaborates directly with leading home brands, antique dealers, and designers to provide unique products at competitive prices. The company also provides personalized decorating assistance to help customers create tailored living environments. In addition to its online presence, One Kings Lane operates retail locations in New York and Southampton, New York. As of April 2020, it functions as a subsidiary of CSC Generation, Inc.

Buddy Media

Series D in 2011
Buddy Media is a provider of social media marketing applications that enable companies to engage with and expand their social network audiences. The company offers a comprehensive social marketing suite that helps brands establish and maintain meaningful relationships with consumers in a digital environment. With its scalable and secure architecture, Buddy Media delivers data-driven customer insights that guide brands from the initial point of contact through to the point of purchase. Headquartered in New York City, Buddy Media also has offices in Asia, London, and San Francisco, serving eight of the world's top ten global advertisers.

Yext

Series D in 2011
Yext, Inc. is a search experience cloud company that provides a platform for businesses to manage their digital knowledge effectively. The Yext platform allows organizations to structure their brand information in a Knowledge Graph, which can then be utilized to deliver consistent and accurate answers on their own websites and across a vast network of approximately 200 third-party services, including popular maps, search engines, and social media platforms. This capability is essential for businesses to maintain control over their online presence and ensure that customers receive reliable information. Yext serves various industries, including healthcare, retail, and financial services, leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance customer engagement and provide actionable insights. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York, Yext primarily generates revenue through subscription services, focusing on empowering brands to enhance their digital presence and connect meaningfully with customers.

AddThis

Series D in 2011
AddThis operates a social sharing and analytics platform that enables users to distribute and track online content across various domains, including web pages, widgets, and videos. The platform provides tools for social sharing and analytics, allowing users to monitor how content is shared on social networks, track email shares, and receive real-time data on site traffic and audience preferences. Serving publishers, brands, consumers, and advertisers worldwide, AddThis supports over 15 million domains and reaches approximately 2 billion unique users, leveraging a vast footprint of 1 trillion page views annually. Founded in 2004 and based in McLean, Virginia, AddThis functions as a subsidiary of Oracle Corporation since January 2016.

Spiceworks

Series D in 2011
Spiceworks, Inc. is a marketplace that connects information technology professionals with tech vendors, facilitating the adoption and management of various technologies. Founded in 2006 and based in Austin, Texas, the company provides a suite of online tools designed for system administrators, network engineers, and technicians. These tools include networking resources for setup and troubleshooting, IT security features such as SSL checkers and port scanners, and a cloud cost monitor for platforms like AWS and Azure. Additionally, Spiceworks offers a cloud-based inventory solution that identifies IP-enabled devices within a network and provides marketing services for technology brands, including social media and content marketing. As of September 2019, Spiceworks operates as a subsidiary of Ziff Davis B2B Focus, Inc.

X (formerly Twitter)

Series D in 2009
X, formerly Twitter, is a global social networking platform that allows its users to send and read 280-character messages. It enables registered users to read and post their tweets through the web, short message service (SMS), and mobile applications. As a global real-time communications platform, X has more than 400 million monthly visitors and 255 million monthly active users around the world. X’s active group of registered members includes World leaders, major athletes, star performers, news organizations, and entertainment outlets. It is currently available in more than 35 languages.

HomeAway

Series D in 2008
HomeAway operates an online vacation rental property marketplace that enables property owners and managers to market properties for rental to vacation travelers alongside its subsidiaries. Their portfolio includes vacation rental websites. Their rental property types include condos, cabins, lake rentals, and beach houses.

RGB Networks

Series D in 2008
RGB Networks, Inc. specializes in network video processing solutions, offering a range of products designed to enhance video delivery and monetization for service providers. The company's video intelligence architecture (VIA) includes various solutions such as broadcast network processors for managing video content, dynamic bandwidth managers for personalized video services, and modular media converters for efficient data transfer. Additionally, RGB's offerings encompass IPTV solutions for internet protocol-based video services, simulcast edge processors for digital decoding applications, and scalable modulators for digital QAM modulation. These technologies enable multiple system operators and video service providers to efficiently implement and manage switched digital networks, facilitating the delivery of live and on-demand video across multiple platforms.

Cortina Systems

Series D in 2006
Cortina Systems is a prominent provider of intelligent communication solutions, specializing in advanced port processing and connectivity for various market segments, including Core, Metro, Access, and Enterprise. The company offers a diverse range of products that cater to the performance, density, and flexibility requirements of its customers, enabling faster time-to-market and enhancing revenue opportunities. Through state-of-the-art high-speed analog-digital integration, Cortina Systems focuses on delivering effective network connectivity and bandwidth solutions from core networks to home networks. By closely collaborating with its customers to understand their system requirements, the company positions itself to anticipate future needs and contribute to the development of new generations of communication services.

MarkMonitor

Series D in 2006
MarkMonitor, the global leader in enterprise brand protection, offers comprehensive solutions and services that safeguard brands, reputation and revenue from online risks. With end-to-end solutions that address the growing threats of online fraud, brand abuse and unauthorized channels, MarkMonitor enables a secure Internet for businesses and their customers. The company's exclusive access to data combined with its patented real-time prevention, detection and response capabilities provide wide-ranging protection to the ever-changing online risks faced by brands today.

MForma Group

Series D in 2005
MFORMA is a leading global publisher and distributor of mobile entertainment. MFORMA provides wireless operators and their customers with the world's best content and brands, and provides developers and brand owners with the shortest route to market. MFORMA's customers include more than 100 of the world's leading wireless carriers. In addition to the industry's most comprehensive catalog of BREW, Java, SMS, MMS, and WAP games, MFORMA also provides sports, lifestyle, and information services subscription products. MFORMA's carrier-grade platform manages the delivery of downloadable games and applications for some of the world's largest carriers. MFORMA is a U.S. corporation with offices in San Francisco (headquarters), San Diego, and Los Angeles, California; Bellevue, Washington; London and Manchester, England; Shanghai and Beijing, China; and Seoul, Korea.

Teros

Series D in 2005
Teros, Inc. provides security solutions for companies, government agencies, and large Web site operators. It develops Secure Application Gateway, Teros's FireLine Solution, Web Services, and SAFE modules that protect Web and Web services applications. The Secure Application Gateway is a hardened security appliance, which is deployed directly in the data path of application traffic and blocks attacks that are not detected by network-based firewalls and intrusion detection systems. The Teros's FireLine Solution blocks damaging Web-based attacks and prevents the disclosure of sensitive corporate and customer information. The Web Services allow developers to link business-critical applications to groups of users and applications. The SAFE modules provide defined object protection and deliver the capability of protecting user-defined data objects. The company was formerly known as Stratum8 Networks, Inc. and changed its name to Teros, Inc. in February 2003. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Santa Clara, California. As of November 15, 2005, Teros Inc. operates as a subsidiary Citrix Systems, Inc.

Myocor

Series D in 2004
myocor is a medical company that develops and distributes a range of therapeutic products to its clients. The company develops and provides evaluations on technologies to treat mitral regurgitation and heart failure. Furthermore, the technologies assist in the improvement of cardiac function. myocor was founded in 1996 and is based in Minnesota.

MobileWay

Series D in 2004
Mobileway, which boasts a network of 150 direct operator connections, has focused into two main areas: mobile marketing and entertainment services for brands and media firms, and network services for operators and content companies.

Mobile 365

Series D in 2004
Mobile 365 is the new company formed from the merger of the two leaders in the mobile messaging world: InphoMatch, the leader in interoperable data and messaging services for mobile operators, and Mobileway, the leader in messaging solutions for brands and content providers. It is the global leader in the delivery, billing, and settlement of mobile messaging services. Their extensive footprint enables us to reach more mobile users—with more types of mobile data—than anyone else on the globe. They reliably deliver messages, premium content, and value-added services for the leading mobile operators, content providers, brands, and media companies worldwide.

Tripwire

Series D in 2003
Tripwire is a leading provider of advanced threat, security and compliance solutions that enable enterprises, service providers and government agencies to confidently detect, prevent and respond to cybersecurity threats. Tripwire solutions are based on high-fidelity asset visibility and deep endpoint intelligence combined with business-context and enable security automation through enterprise integration. Tripwire’s portfolio of enterprise-class security solutions includes configuration and policy management, file integrity monitoring, vulnerability management and log intelligence. Learn more at www.tripwire.com, get security news, trends and insights at http://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/ or follow us on Twitter @TripwireInc.

Santera Systems

Series D in 2003
Santera Systems specializes in networking switching products for the communications market, focusing on solutions that facilitate voice and data transmission. The company offers a next-generation switch with trunk and line functionality, which supports the migration from circuit to packet technologies. Its core applications include enhanced voice switching, integrated voice and data switching, and voice over broadband. By implementing these solutions, Santera Systems helps businesses achieve substantial efficiencies, reducing both capital and operating costs by 50 to 70 percent.

Coalescent Surgical

Series D in 2002
Coalescent Surgical, Inc. develops advanced technology for blood vessel anastomoses. Its surgical's U-CLIP anastomotic device enables heart surgeons to create anastomoses without tying knots or managing sutures.

comScore

Series D in 2002
comScore, Inc. is an information and analytics company that specializes in measuring audiences, consumer behavior, and advertising across various media platforms globally. The company provides a range of ratings and planning products, including Media Metrix and Mobile Metrix for measuring website and app usage, Video Metrix for assessing digital video consumption alongside TV metrics, and Plan Metrix for understanding consumer lifestyles. Additionally, it offers validated Campaign Essentials (vCE) to ensure digital ad visibility and audience targeting, as well as Campaign Ratings for comprehensive campaign evaluation across platforms. Its services also include TV Essentials, StationView Essentials, and OnDemand Essentials, which analyze viewing patterns and transactional data. Furthermore, comScore delivers analytics for the film industry, measuring movie viewership and box office performance in real-time. Founded in 1999 and based in Reston, Virginia, comScore combines extensive digital, TV, and movie intelligence, helping over 3,200 clients worldwide optimize their advertising efforts and audience engagement.

DoubleTwist

Series D in 2000
In December 1999, Pangea Systems became DoubleTwist, Inc. - a new application service provider (ASP)/ Internet company devoted to empowering life scientists. The change reflects a new focus on this Internet portal. DoubleTwist.com integrates powerful tools and data behind automated research agents that retrieve and interpret data based on the user's scientific questions. The company's traditional data warehousing and mining software power the site, enabling life science research through an easy-to-use interface on the Web. DoubleTwist has established a talented and experienced development team of scientific and technical personnel dedicated to building software solutions that address the biological data management needs of life scientists. DoubleTwist's scientific team is comprised of leading experts in their respective fields of biochemistry, molecular biology, protein chemistry, bioinformatics, computer science and computational biology. They come to DoubleTwist from world-renowned institutions, including Stanford University, UCLA, UC Berkeley, UCSF, University of Pennsylvania, Sandoz Pharmaceutical, Onyx Pharmaceutical, Incyte, Molecular Simulations, Molecular Dynamics, Roche and Glaxo Wellcome. The company's software engineers have extensive experience in commercial-grade software systems, with particular expertise in relational database and object-oriented development. They come to DoubleTwist from some of the industry's most successful companies, including Apple, Oracle and IBM.

OurHouse

Series D in 2000
OurHouse is an online retailer specializing in hardware and home decor products. Founded in 1999, the company operates a comprehensive online platform that not only sells a variety of hardware items but also offers expert advice to its customers. OurHouse has partnered with Ace Hardware, a well-known retailers' cooperative based in Oak Brook, Illinois, enhancing its product offerings and customer service capabilities. The company's focus is on providing a seamless shopping experience for individuals seeking home improvement solutions.

Cogit.com

Series D in 2000
Cogit Corporation, Cogit.com is a leader in emarketing, providing real-time etargeting services that apply consumer data and analytics to predict online behavior. Cogit.com is a privately held company, with strong financial backing by premier venture capital firms, including New Enterprise Associates, Institutional Venture Partners and Crosslink Capital Partners. The company is committed to excellence, with a world-class management and technical team contributing deep expertise in direct marketing, statistical analysis, and database management.
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