Keiretsu Forum

Keiretsu Forum is an international association of private investors, business leaders, and entrepreneurs. Established in San Francisco in 2000, it has since grown to over 2,500 members across more than 50 global chapters. The forum provides a platform for its members to network and invest in high-quality, diverse investment opportunities, typically ranging from $200,000 to $3.5 million. Keiretsu Forum focuses on companies with high growth potential across various sectors, including technology, consumer products, healthcare, clean tech, energy, and real estate.

Duygu Eren

Partner and Board Member

Denny Kurien

Chapter President and CEO, Delhi-NCR and Bangalore

Daniel Tang

Entrepreneur Director

Jun Ueki

Managing Partner, Japan

Saeed Zeinali

Private Investor

Past deals in Washington

Inmedix

Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2006, Inmedix specializes in developing diagnostics and therapeutics for autoimmune diseases. The company focuses on assessing, optimizing, and maintaining the autonomic nervous system's control of stress responses within the brain to mitigate autoimmune disease progression.

Vita Inclinata

Series B in 2020
Vita Inclinata Technologies, Inc. is an aerospace company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, with additional offices in Seattle, Washington, and Estonia. The company specializes in developing autonomous systems for helicopter hoisting and sling load operations, focusing on enhancing safety and precision during these critical missions. Its flagship product is a rescue hoisting system that utilizes a proprietary control algorithm integrated into the helicopter's stabilization computer. This technology effectively mitigates the swinging motion of the hoist cable and basket, allowing for smoother and safer patient extractions and other load operations. Vita Inclinata serves a range of industries, including aerospace and construction, providing innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency and safety in challenging environments.

KitoTech Medical

Convertible Note in 2020
KitoTech Medical, Inc. is a medical device company based in Seattle, Washington, specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative products for wound closure and care. Established in 2011, the company has introduced microMend, a proprietary wound closure device featuring tiny Microstaples on an adhesive backing, designed for ease of application similar to a bandage. microMend is painless to use and offers the holding strength of traditional sutures, making it suitable for closing surgical incisions and lacerations. Clinical studies indicate that microMend outperforms sutures in terms of clinical outcomes, including cosmetic results, and allows for quicker application by various medical personnel, resulting in considerable cost savings. The product is marketed across a range of surgical specialties, as well as in dermatology and emergency medicine, with additional opportunities in military applications. KitoTech Medical targets a potential market exceeding $600 million in the US and $2 billion worldwide.

HaptX

Series A in 2019
HaptX is a technology company focused on enhancing virtual reality experiences through realistic touch simulation. It has developed HaptX Gloves, which enable natural interaction and provide haptic feedback with a high level of realism. Utilizing patented microfluidic technology, these gloves feature 130 points of touch feedback and can apply resistive force feedback of up to 4 pounds per finger, while also tracking hand motions with sub-millimeter precision. Founded by Jake Rubin and Dr. Bob Crockett, HaptX employs a team of 35 and operates from offices in Seattle, Washington, and San Luis Obispo, California. The company's innovations allow users to feel the texture, shape, motion, vibration, and temperature of virtual objects, bridging the gap between the physical and virtual worlds.

OtoNexus Medical Technologies

Private Equity Round in 2019
OtoNexus Medical Technologies Inc. specializes in the design, development, and commercialization of ultrasound-based medical devices aimed at diagnosing middle ear infections, known as otitis media, in both children and adults. The company has created a patented handheld device that allows clinicians to swiftly and accurately distinguish between viral and bacterial infections, thereby informing appropriate treatment decisions regarding antibiotic use. This innovative application of ultrasound technology facilitates rapid data collection, enabling ease of use by healthcare professionals, including non-physician personnel. Additionally, the device features one-use-per-patient tips, which contribute to a recurring revenue model for the company. Founded in 2010 and based in Seattle, Washington, OtoNexus was previously known as OtoMetrix Medical Technologies until its name change in July 2014.

Ecellix

Venture Round in 2019
Founded in Seattle, Washington in 2018, Ecellix specializes in the commercialization of advanced battery anode materials. Its flagship product is eCell™, a high silicon-content anode technology that offers up to three times the capacity of typical graphite anodes, with exceptional cycle life and tunable energy density.

Pattern Computer

Venture Round in 2019
Pattern Computer is a pattern discovery company that develops a proprietary system and platform to uncover novel patterns in complex data. The technology generates hypotheses and insights that can transform research and business, and is applied in areas such as breast cancer prognostics and the detection of healthy versus disease-state pathways in microbiome and human gut disorders. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Friday Harbor, Washington, the company focuses on solving difficult and entrenched problems that conventional tools cannot address.

Precision Image Analysis

Venture Round in 2019
Precision Image Analysis, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based remote medical image post-processing and analysis services, focusing on diagnostic medical studies, including CT and MRI scans. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, the company serves hospitals, universities, and research institutions by offering a HIPAA-compliant platform that allows users to upload, monitor, and retrieve medical images and analyses remotely. Precision Image Analysis employs a team of trained analysts who deliver results in as few as two hours, specializing in areas such as Cardiac, Vascular, and Neuro imaging. The company’s services are designed to enhance efficiency and consistency in image analysis workflows, allowing healthcare providers to scale their operations seamlessly without the need for additional staffing or costly technology investments.

Vita Inclinata

Seed Round in 2018
Vita Inclinata Technologies, Inc. is an aerospace company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, with additional offices in Seattle, Washington, and Estonia. The company specializes in developing autonomous systems for helicopter hoisting and sling load operations, focusing on enhancing safety and precision during these critical missions. Its flagship product is a rescue hoisting system that utilizes a proprietary control algorithm integrated into the helicopter's stabilization computer. This technology effectively mitigates the swinging motion of the hoist cable and basket, allowing for smoother and safer patient extractions and other load operations. Vita Inclinata serves a range of industries, including aerospace and construction, providing innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency and safety in challenging environments.

Kineta

Venture Round in 2018
Kineta is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 2007, it focuses on developing immunology-based therapies for oncology and virology. Notable products include KCP-506 for chronic pain treatment and LHF-535 for antiviral therapy against viruses like Lassa. Kineta also has drug development programs targeting RIG-I and VISTA for cancer immunotherapy.

OtoNexus Medical Technologies

Convertible Note in 2018
OtoNexus Medical Technologies Inc. specializes in the design, development, and commercialization of ultrasound-based medical devices aimed at diagnosing middle ear infections, known as otitis media, in both children and adults. The company has created a patented handheld device that allows clinicians to swiftly and accurately distinguish between viral and bacterial infections, thereby informing appropriate treatment decisions regarding antibiotic use. This innovative application of ultrasound technology facilitates rapid data collection, enabling ease of use by healthcare professionals, including non-physician personnel. Additionally, the device features one-use-per-patient tips, which contribute to a recurring revenue model for the company. Founded in 2010 and based in Seattle, Washington, OtoNexus was previously known as OtoMetrix Medical Technologies until its name change in July 2014.

StormSensor

Seed Round in 2018
StormSensor, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in stormwater management solutions aimed at preventing flooding, sewage overflows, and other stormwater issues. Founded in 2015, StormSensor develops Scute sensors that provide real-time monitoring of conditions within stormwater systems. The company also offers Terrapin, a cloud-based software platform that facilitates data visualization, integrates weather data, and sends alerts for significant flow events. This platform automates workflows for inspections, data monitoring, and regulatory reporting, significantly reducing the manual processes traditionally used by clients to maintain compliance in a complex regulatory landscape. By providing essential information on urban flooding, illicit discharges, and infrastructure impacts from climate change, StormSensor enables its clients to effectively respond to and mitigate climate-driven risks.

Textile-Based Delivery

Venture Round in 2017
Textile-Based Delivery, Inc., operating under the name Nufabrx, specializes in the development and manufacturing of fabrics embedded with medications and other active ingredients. Founded in 2011 and based in Seattle, Washington, with an additional office in Minneapolis, the company offers a diverse range of products, including headbands, wristbands, socks, shirts, shorts, underwear, shoes, leggings, and swimwear, all designed to release essential oils, vitamins, and cosmeceuticals during use. Nufabrx utilizes five patent-pending platform technologies that facilitate the secure and controlled delivery of these active ingredients, ensuring efficacy over extended periods and multiple laundering cycles. The company’s innovative approach aims to enhance user experience by integrating health benefits directly into everyday textiles.

Blaze Bioscience

Series B in 2017
Blaze Bioscience, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2010. The company focuses on developing innovative products to assist surgeons in improving outcomes for cancer patients. Its primary offering, Tumor Paint, utilizes a combination of a targeting peptide and a fluorescent dye that emits near-infrared light, allowing for real-time, high-resolution visualization of cancer cells during surgery. This technology enhances the detection of tumors and aids surgeons in achieving more precise and complete surgical resections across various solid tumors, including brain, breast, prostate, lung, colorectal, skin, and sarcomas. Blaze Bioscience aims to facilitate better surgical interventions and ultimately improve the lives of cancer patients through its advanced therapeutic solutions.

Novuson

Convertible Note in 2017
Novuson, Inc. is a medical device company based in Bothell, Washington, founded in 2014 as a spinout from the University of Washington's Applied Physics Laboratory. The company specializes in manufacturing ultrasonic surgical devices that utilize Direct Therapeutic Ultrasound (DTU) technology to offer coagulation and hemostatic control during surgical and trauma procedures. Novuson's platform includes various components, such as an ultrasonic clamp, a beam ablation/cauterization probe, and a precision beam ultrasonic scalpel. These devices enable clinicians to treat or remove tumors and manage bleeding in solid organs and highly vascularized tissues without complications. By delivering focused ultrasound energy, Novuson's products aim to enhance surgical efficiency, reduce operational costs, and improve patient outcomes through swift and robust hemostasis, cauterization, and tissue division.

ActX

Venture Round in 2017
ActX, Inc. is a Seattle-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in providing actionable genomic information to healthcare professionals. The company focuses on integrating patient genetic data into everyday medical practice, allowing physicians to access relevant clinical information that can enhance personalized patient care. ActX collects and analyzes saliva samples to generate this genetic information, ensuring the secure and private storage of genomic data. By delivering this information through electronic medical records or a secure website, ActX aims to improve healthcare outcomes and facilitate informed decision-making for medical practitioners.

Resonance AI

Seed Round in 2016
Resonance AI is a Seattle-based developer of an AI-driven video platform that identifies the building blocks of video content and its resonance with audiences. The platform uses machine learning to analyze elements such as dialogue and music, delivering insights on content performance, audience behavior, and potential talent fit. It supports a range of formats, including TV shows, trailers, local news, and advertisements, enabling content creators and distributors to link creative decisions with viewer responses and take actionable steps to increase viewing, subscriptions, and purchases. The company, founded in 2013 and incorporated in 2014, was formerly Transform, Inc.

Aqueduct Critical Care

Series A in 2016
Aqueduct Critical Care develops medical devices for treating neurological conditions related to cerebrospinal fluid and intracranial pressure. Its gravity-based drainage systems are designed to provide automated regulation, reducing the need for continuous manual measurements and interventions, which helps patients move more freely and allows hospital staff to conduct tests and physical therapy without restraining mobility. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Bothell, Washington.

Pyatt Broadmark

Venture Round in 2016
Pyatt Broadmark Management is based in Seattle and offers private loans for real estate financing in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Pyatt Broadmark Management has proven to be a valuable resource for builders, ‘fix and flip’ investment buyers and developers who require quick closings, “outside the box thinking” and the utmost professional service. At Pyatt Broadmark Management, they develop trust with their borrowers based on communication, careful underwriting and fair pricing. That is why they experience so much repeat business and long-term relationships with borrowers. Whether financing single-family homes, tracts of homes or commercial real estate, their experience and personal approach allow us to respond quickly to client needs, and resolve the issues that inevitably arise in real estate development. From initial financing through project completion, Pyatt Broadmark works alongside clients to ensure their success. Whether negotiating with a third-party lender, ensuring adequate reserves for maintenance and repairs, or addressing environmental concerns, they will be your advocate throughout the process.

Tether Technologies

Series A in 2016
Tether Technologies, Inc. specializes in preemptive key loss technology, focusing on enhancing security for individuals and businesses by preventing key loss and its associated costs. Founded in 2010 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company offers the electronic key tether (ekt), a patented solution that ensures keys remain within a 15-step radius of the user, thereby locating them before they are lost. This innovative approach reduces the financial burden and security risks linked to key loss, which can lead to expensive re-keying processes and potential breaches. Tether Technologies caters to a diverse array of industries, including security, janitorial services, property and facility management, hospitality, healthcare, and law enforcement. The ekt system is designed for scalability and can easily integrate with existing key control programs across organizations of any size.

Tilting Motor Works

Series A in 2015
Tilting Motor Works, Inc. is a company based in Snohomish, Washington, specializing in the development of leaning three-wheel conversion solutions for motorcycles. Founded in 2008, the company focuses on enhancing motorcycle performance while prioritizing safety and stability. Its innovative conversion process replaces the traditional front fork and wheel with a new front end that integrates various components such as leaning linkages, shocks, wheels, tires, fenders, brakes, hydraulics, front fairings, and mounting hardware. This patented retrofit is designed to provide riders with a higher-performing motorcycle that delivers improved handling and confidence.

WhiteSpace Health

Seed Round in 2015
WhiteSpace Health, Inc. is a provider of data analytics and cloud-based healthcare intelligence solutions designed for healthcare providers. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including business management systems that enhance physician engagement, operational efficiency, financial performance, and regulatory compliance. By utilizing a cloud-based visual data analytics platform, WhiteSpace Health enables healthcare organizations to integrate diverse data points into actionable key performance indicators, facilitating improvements in practice engagement, cost reduction, and productivity. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, with additional operations in Seattle, Washington, and a development facility in Hyderabad, India, WhiteSpace Health focuses on equipping providers with the necessary tools to navigate the evolving healthcare landscape effectively. As of 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Omega Healthcare Management Services Private Limited.

Tectonic Audio Labs

Series A in 2015
Founded in 2011, Tectonic Audio Labs designs and manufactures innovative flat-panel loudspeakers for professional audio applications. Its products, including PL-11 and PL-12 series, are used in various venues such as clubs, theaters, churches, and corporate AV settings. The company's patented technologies ensure high-quality sound reproduction.

Monitor Mask

Series A in 2015
Monitor Mask Inc. is a medical device company based in Seattle, Washington, specializing in the manufacturing and marketing of face mask solutions designed for CO2 sampling in sidestream capnography during sedation anesthesia. Established in 2012, the company serves a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, operating rooms, emergency departments, post-anesthesia care units, intensive care units, emergency medical services, and catheterization laboratories. Monitor Mask's primary product line includes the CapnoVue series, which facilitates capnography monitoring to enhance patient safety and streamline clinical workflows. By incorporating pre-formed ports in their designs, these masks enable accurate assessments of carbon dioxide levels in patients' breaths, thereby assisting clinicians in ensuring adequate oxygen supply and meeting established monitoring standards. As of 2019, Monitor Mask operates as a subsidiary of Salter Labs Inc.

LumiThera

Series A in 2015
LumiThera is a medical device company that develops photobiomodulation-based treatments for ocular diseases. It seeks to prevent vision loss and slow disease progression by using non-invasive light therapy delivered through LED-based systems, including The Valeda light delivery system for dry age-related macular degeneration and other ocular disorders. The technology aims to improve visual function, acuity, and contrast sensitivity while reducing disease activity. Founded in 2013, LumiThera is headquartered in Poulsbo, Washington.

Precision Image Analysis

Series B in 2015
Precision Image Analysis, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based remote medical image post-processing and analysis services, focusing on diagnostic medical studies, including CT and MRI scans. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, the company serves hospitals, universities, and research institutions by offering a HIPAA-compliant platform that allows users to upload, monitor, and retrieve medical images and analyses remotely. Precision Image Analysis employs a team of trained analysts who deliver results in as few as two hours, specializing in areas such as Cardiac, Vascular, and Neuro imaging. The company’s services are designed to enhance efficiency and consistency in image analysis workflows, allowing healthcare providers to scale their operations seamlessly without the need for additional staffing or costly technology investments.

Minetta Brook

Series A in 2015
Minetta Brook Inc. is a software development company that creates products and platforms designed to help users efficiently navigate, discover, and track relevant information from extensive datasets. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, the company leverages patent-pending machine learning and linguistics technology to process both unstructured and structured data. This technology is applicable to a variety of information sources, including streaming news, enterprise document repositories, and social media content. One of its notable offerings is Knewsapp, a real-time news analytics application that provides investment professionals with timely insights by utilizing Bloomberg news and market data. Through its innovative solutions, Minetta Brook aims to facilitate comprehensive data analysis and informed decision-making for its users.

OtoNexus Medical Technologies

Private Equity Round in 2015
OtoNexus Medical Technologies Inc. specializes in the design, development, and commercialization of ultrasound-based medical devices aimed at diagnosing middle ear infections, known as otitis media, in both children and adults. The company has created a patented handheld device that allows clinicians to swiftly and accurately distinguish between viral and bacterial infections, thereby informing appropriate treatment decisions regarding antibiotic use. This innovative application of ultrasound technology facilitates rapid data collection, enabling ease of use by healthcare professionals, including non-physician personnel. Additionally, the device features one-use-per-patient tips, which contribute to a recurring revenue model for the company. Founded in 2010 and based in Seattle, Washington, OtoNexus was previously known as OtoMetrix Medical Technologies until its name change in July 2014.

Kineta

Venture Round in 2015
Kineta is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 2007, it focuses on developing immunology-based therapies for oncology and virology. Notable products include KCP-506 for chronic pain treatment and LHF-535 for antiviral therapy against viruses like Lassa. Kineta also has drug development programs targeting RIG-I and VISTA for cancer immunotherapy.

Overlake Capital

Venture Round in 2015
Overlake Capital is an asset management firm founded in 2007, initially emerging from a commitment to achieve superior investment results and challenge conventional approaches. Originally established as Empower, the firm transitioned to the Overlake name in 2014 to honor its dedication to the local Seattle-Bellevue community and its investors. Overlake Capital specializes in offering diverse and high-yield investment services to both institutional and individual clients. The firm tailors its investment solutions to meet the specific goals and needs of each client, emphasizing a client-centric approach. Partners at Overlake work closely with clients to ensure the development and realization of relevant investment objectives, while continually seeking to enhance their services and outcomes.

Pyatt Broadmark

Venture Round in 2015
Pyatt Broadmark Management is based in Seattle and offers private loans for real estate financing in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Pyatt Broadmark Management has proven to be a valuable resource for builders, ‘fix and flip’ investment buyers and developers who require quick closings, “outside the box thinking” and the utmost professional service. At Pyatt Broadmark Management, they develop trust with their borrowers based on communication, careful underwriting and fair pricing. That is why they experience so much repeat business and long-term relationships with borrowers. Whether financing single-family homes, tracts of homes or commercial real estate, their experience and personal approach allow us to respond quickly to client needs, and resolve the issues that inevitably arise in real estate development. From initial financing through project completion, Pyatt Broadmark works alongside clients to ensure their success. Whether negotiating with a third-party lender, ensuring adequate reserves for maintenance and repairs, or addressing environmental concerns, they will be your advocate throughout the process.

NuvoMed

Series A in 2015
NuvoMed is a medical device company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2012. It specializes in the development of innovative solutions for the treatment of fecal impaction. Its flagship product, the DisImpactorTM, is a patented, single-use device designed to provide safe, fast, and effective relief from fecal impaction while maximizing comfort for patients. By combining enema solution infusion with physical extraction, the DisImpactorTM enables caregivers to address impaction more efficiently, significantly reducing patient discomfort during the procedure. NuvoMed is dedicated to enhancing the experience for both patients and healthcare providers by offering a tool that prioritizes clinical efficacy and patient welfare.

KPI Therapeutics

Series A in 2015
KPI Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Seattle, Washington, specializing in the development of therapies for unmet medical needs in the fields of autoimmunity and chronic pain. Founded in 2013, the company is actively working on several therapeutic candidates, including dalazatide, KPI-150, and KPI-190, aimed at treating systemic autoimmune diseases such as lupus, as well as CSP conopeptide for chronic pain management. KPI Therapeutics collaborates with various partners, including Kineta, Inc., Chimera Biotec, and the University of Washington School of Medicine, to enhance drug development and improve access to innovative medicines. The company is committed to accelerating the transition of promising drug candidates through critical stages of development, ultimately addressing significant patient needs in healthcare.

Pebblebee

Venture Round in 2015
Pebblebee develops tracking technologies and smart trackers for personal and business use. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Seattle, the company offers a range of tracking devices with long battery life that can be attached to valuables and assets, enabling individuals and organizations to stay connected to the items that matter most. Pebblebee's solutions are designed to help users locate misplaced belongings, monitor assets, and streamline inventory management through connected devices and related software.

Tether Technologies

Venture Round in 2014
Tether Technologies, Inc. specializes in preemptive key loss technology, focusing on enhancing security for individuals and businesses by preventing key loss and its associated costs. Founded in 2010 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company offers the electronic key tether (ekt), a patented solution that ensures keys remain within a 15-step radius of the user, thereby locating them before they are lost. This innovative approach reduces the financial burden and security risks linked to key loss, which can lead to expensive re-keying processes and potential breaches. Tether Technologies caters to a diverse array of industries, including security, janitorial services, property and facility management, hospitality, healthcare, and law enforcement. The ekt system is designed for scalability and can easily integrate with existing key control programs across organizations of any size.

PetHub

Venture Round in 2014
PetHub, Inc. specializes in digital pet identification tags and collars designed to reunite lost pets with their owners through smartphone technology. Founded in 2010 and based in Wenatchee, Washington, the company offers a range of accessories, including tag connectors, silencers, and wallet cards, which are available for purchase online. PetHub's innovative tags utilize a combination of physical identification and software services, achieving a remarkable success rate in reuniting pets with their families—98% of lost animals are returned home without entering a shelter, with 96% returning within 24 hours. The service leverages social networks, allowing individuals who find lost pets to notify owners instantly via email or SMS, complete with GPS data from their phones. PetHub is increasingly adopted across communities for pet licensing and identification, addressing the needs of a growing demographic of pet owners in the United States. The company has received multiple awards for its contributions to pet care and technology, highlighting its status as a leader in modern pet identification solutions.

Cardiac Insight

Venture Round in 2014
Cardiac Insight Inc. is a privately-held medical device company based in Bellevue, Washington, focused on developing advanced body-worn sensing and computing technologies for diagnostic testing in cardiology, respiratory conditions, and other complex diseases. Founded in 2008, the company is known for its flagship product, CardeaScreen, an electrocardiographic device that measures and records the heart's electrical activity. This device assists physicians during pre-participation exams to identify athletes with abnormal heart conditions. Cardiac Insight's innovations are designed with both physicians and patients in mind, aiming to provide complete solutions to unmet clinical needs rather than merely incremental improvements. The company employs advanced algorithms and software to enhance diagnostic and treatment processes, catering to a diverse clientele that includes pediatricians, primary care physicians, cardiologists, sports team physicians, professional trainers, and community screening organizations.

Varidi

Venture Round in 2014
Varidi, Inc. is a cloud-based payment platform that enables businesses to provide flexible direct-to-consumer financing options. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Woodinville, Washington, Varidi's solution includes a suite of payment and cash flow products designed to streamline payment management, reduce administrative costs, and enhance accounting efficiency. The platform supports e-invoicing, pay-now, and pay-over-time functionalities, allowing businesses to accommodate a variety of customer payment preferences. By automating invoicing and offering guaranteed payment plans, Varidi helps businesses minimize overhead costs and reduce bad debt while increasing revenue and customer loyalty. This comprehensive payment management system positions Varidi as a valuable partner for businesses looking to improve their financial accessibility and operational effectiveness.

U Grok It

Venture Round in 2014
U Grok It, Inc., established in 2011, specializes in developing smartphone-based Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions. The company offers an RFID kit comprising hardware attachable to iOS or Android devices, a user-friendly application, and a cloud-based backend system enabling mobile developers to integrate RFID functionality into their products. U Grok It's solution facilitates item identification, tracking, inventory management, and expansion of RFID deployments. The company provides its products through authorized resellers and operates offices in Steamboat Springs, Colorado; San Francisco, California; and Seattle, Washington.

Exponential Entertainment

Venture Round in 2014
Exponential Entertainment, Inc. is a media entertainment company based in Seattle, Washington, specializing in customized game arcades and services for entertainment studios, consumer product companies, and content providers. Founded in 2007, the company develops multi-platform game services that leverage Hollywood movies to create engaging social games, widgets, and applications. By transforming cinematic experiences into interactive gameplay, Exponential Entertainment helps clients market and monetize their content effectively. The company focuses on enhancing consumer engagement through innovative gameplay experiences, aligning with trends in casual gaming and social media, thus enabling media companies to promote their upcoming projects in unique ways.

Minetta Brook

Seed Round in 2013
Minetta Brook Inc. is a software development company that creates products and platforms designed to help users efficiently navigate, discover, and track relevant information from extensive datasets. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, the company leverages patent-pending machine learning and linguistics technology to process both unstructured and structured data. This technology is applicable to a variety of information sources, including streaming news, enterprise document repositories, and social media content. One of its notable offerings is Knewsapp, a real-time news analytics application that provides investment professionals with timely insights by utilizing Bloomberg news and market data. Through its innovative solutions, Minetta Brook aims to facilitate comprehensive data analysis and informed decision-making for its users.

Exponential Entertainment

Venture Round in 2013
Exponential Entertainment, Inc. is a media entertainment company based in Seattle, Washington, specializing in customized game arcades and services for entertainment studios, consumer product companies, and content providers. Founded in 2007, the company develops multi-platform game services that leverage Hollywood movies to create engaging social games, widgets, and applications. By transforming cinematic experiences into interactive gameplay, Exponential Entertainment helps clients market and monetize their content effectively. The company focuses on enhancing consumer engagement through innovative gameplay experiences, aligning with trends in casual gaming and social media, thus enabling media companies to promote their upcoming projects in unique ways.

OraHealth

Venture Round in 2013
Orahealth Corp. develops products for the treatment and prevention of diseases and ailments of the mouth. It offers XyliMelts for dry mouth; CankerMelts for the treatment of canker sores; and Avamin Melts, a mouth lining. The company provides its products through retail and online locations. Orahealth Corp. was incorporated in 2001 and is based in Bellevue, Washington.

Zoomingo

Venture Round in 2013
Zoomingo, Inc. is a shopping discovery application that enables consumers to find the best sales in retail stores and malls across the United States. Established in 2011 and based in Tumwater, Washington, Zoomingo catalogs thousands of actual items on sale at both major retail chains and smaller boutiques. The app allows users to browse or search for discounted items in categories such as clothing, jewelry, handbags, beauty products, shoes, home décor, and furnishings. By providing store-by-store details, Zoomingo helps shoppers quickly identify sales in their area, making the shopping experience more efficient. Users can also set up sale alerts to be notified when prices drop on items they are interested in, enhancing their ability to find desirable products at the best prices.

Vega Performance Marketing

Venture Round in 2012
Vega Performance Marketing, Inc. is a digital media services agency and affiliate marketing network based in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 2007, the company specializes in cost-per-action (CPA) marketing, offering managed services that include performance marketing programs and campaign management. Vega Performance Marketing collaborates with a global network of online media partners and direct response marketers, providing clients with domain expertise and technology infrastructure to optimize their marketing efforts. The company serves a diverse clientele, including advertisers, media partners, and marketing agencies, and has formed strategic partnerships with prominent organizations such as Microsoft Advertising. Through its comprehensive suite of services, Vega Performance Marketing aims to enhance the effectiveness of its clients' marketing strategies.

AdSpore

Seed Round in 2012
AdSpore is a company that offers a smartphone application designed to provide access to digital coupons available around the University of Washington campus. The application enables users to discover and collect various discounts, rebates, and prizes through an engaging gaming experience. By connecting students with local businesses, AdSpore facilitates a fun and interactive way for users to obtain discounts while simultaneously creating new marketing opportunities for merchants. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to enhance the shopping experience for students and promote local commerce.

SkyKick

Venture Round in 2012
SkyKick is a provider of cloud management and migration software for information technology service providers. It offers a suite of cloud-based tools that automate and orchestrate migrations, backups, and ongoing management of enterprise customers' cloud deployments. The product lineup includes Web Planner for sales assessment and planning, SkyKick Outlook Assistant to configure Outlook and migrate client-side data, Enterprise Planner for migration planning, Migration Sync to coordinate project components, Migration Manager to run and monitor migrations, Project Management Application for real-time project visibility, and Cloud Manager for automation and workflow management. The solutions cover Office 365 readiness, mailbox and data migrations, and related tasks such as PST migrations, and they support management of emails, calendars, contacts, aliases, distribution groups, shared mailboxes, and public folders. SkyKick serves partners like IT consultants, system integrators, MSPs, and value-added resellers, enabling them to deliver cloud migration and management services to SMBs and enterprises.

Cadence Biomedical

Series A in 2012
Cadence Biomedical, Inc. is an early-stage medical device company based in Seattle, Washington, focused on restoring walking abilities for individuals with severe mobility impairments. The company's primary product, Kickstart, is a neurorehabilitation device designed to enhance recovery in patients suffering from conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury, and multiple sclerosis. Utilizing innovative Exotendon technology, Kickstart mimics the function of an artificial tendon, providing necessary stability, support, and swing assistance. This device is utilized in both outpatient physical therapy and for home use, facilitating continued recovery post-discharge. Cadence Biomedical was originally established as Empowering Engineering Technologies, Corp. in 2007 and has since developed a new kinetic orthosis device, building on technology developed at the Cleveland Clinic by Dr. A.J. van den Bogert.

Cadence Biomedical

Venture Round in 2012
Cadence Biomedical, Inc. is an early-stage medical device company based in Seattle, Washington, focused on restoring walking abilities for individuals with severe mobility impairments. The company's primary product, Kickstart, is a neurorehabilitation device designed to enhance recovery in patients suffering from conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury, and multiple sclerosis. Utilizing innovative Exotendon technology, Kickstart mimics the function of an artificial tendon, providing necessary stability, support, and swing assistance. This device is utilized in both outpatient physical therapy and for home use, facilitating continued recovery post-discharge. Cadence Biomedical was originally established as Empowering Engineering Technologies, Corp. in 2007 and has since developed a new kinetic orthosis device, building on technology developed at the Cleveland Clinic by Dr. A.J. van den Bogert.

Pyatt Broadmark

Venture Round in 2012
Pyatt Broadmark Management is based in Seattle and offers private loans for real estate financing in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Pyatt Broadmark Management has proven to be a valuable resource for builders, ‘fix and flip’ investment buyers and developers who require quick closings, “outside the box thinking” and the utmost professional service. At Pyatt Broadmark Management, they develop trust with their borrowers based on communication, careful underwriting and fair pricing. That is why they experience so much repeat business and long-term relationships with borrowers. Whether financing single-family homes, tracts of homes or commercial real estate, their experience and personal approach allow us to respond quickly to client needs, and resolve the issues that inevitably arise in real estate development. From initial financing through project completion, Pyatt Broadmark works alongside clients to ensure their success. Whether negotiating with a third-party lender, ensuring adequate reserves for maintenance and repairs, or addressing environmental concerns, they will be your advocate throughout the process.

iCap Equity

Venture Round in 2012
iCap Equity, LLC is a real estate investment firm based in Bellevue, Washington, founded in 2011. The company specializes in equity investment and lending services, primarily aimed at supporting real estate developers with favorable financing options. By bridging the gap between accredited investors and builders, iCap Equity facilitates transactions that might not be possible otherwise. The firm focuses on connecting quality partners with carefully vetted projects, thereby enabling clients to secure business loans and funding that complement their primary debt financing sources. With a track record of successful investments, iCap Equity plays a crucial role in assisting organizations in their growth processes within the real estate sector.

Valant Medical Solutions

Venture Round in 2012
Valant Medical Solutions is a cloud‑based software company that develops electronic health record and billing solutions for behavioral health providers. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Seattle, the company offers a web platform that supports scheduling, clinical documentation, patient portals, automated reminders, electronic prescribing, billing, telehealth, and outcome‑measurement tools. Its solutions are designed for psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, therapists and other behavioral health professionals, helping them streamline practice management, improve patient engagement and capture revenue. The platform is configurable to fit each provider’s workflow and delivers dashboards and reports that enable better clinical and administrative decision‑making.

InSpa

Venture Round in 2011
InSpa Corporation is a provider of spa services catering to both men and women, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington. The company operates multiple locations across Washington, including Bellevue, Issaquah, Mill Creek, Redmond, Seattle, and Woodinville, as well as a location in San Jose, California. As the fastest-growing chain of mass-market day spas in the nation, InSpa focuses on delivering simplicity, quality, and value in its offerings. The company aims to make spa services accessible to everyone, allowing customers to experience the health and emotional benefits in a comfortable and welcoming environment. In addition to its spa services, InSpa offers a range of bath, body, and skincare products available at all its locations.

Atossa Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2011
Atossa Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing treatments for breast cancer and other breast conditions. Its lead program involves Endoxifen, an active metabolite of tamoxifen, currently in Phase II studies for treating and preventing breast cancer.

NanoICE

Venture Round in 2010
NanoICE specializes in innovative ice production systems. Founded in 2010, the company designs and manufactures machines that create microscopic ice particles from salt water for preserving fresh products. Its solutions include ice production machines, salt-water dosing systems, and ice storage tanks. NanoICE markets its products through distributors.

Enroute Systems

Series A in 2009
Enroute Systems Corporation is a transportation management system company specializing in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) based solutions for shipment management. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, the company provides a range of enterprise-grade multi-carrier shipping solutions tailored for online retailers and businesses of various sizes. Its offerings include the Enroute Portal, which facilitates optimized shipment execution, and the Enroute Platform, an XML-based web services platform that enhances application integration with existing systems. Additionally, Enroute Systems offers Enroute InStore for retail order fulfillment, Enroute Inbound for managing product shipments to stores, and Enroute Analytics for real-time visibility into supply chain data. With a focus on improving efficiency through rules-based carrier selection, label creation, and shipment tracking, Enroute Systems aims to enhance business intelligence and streamline logistics operations for its clients.

Onehub

Venture Round in 2009
Onehub Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in online secure sharing and collaboration solutions for businesses. Founded in 2007, it provides a cloud-based file storage and sharing service tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises. Onehub's platform allows users to store, organize, and share files securely, featuring customizable sharing permissions and collaborative tools such as task assignments and comments. The company also offers a free data loss prevention tool called Marshal, which helps businesses identify exposed sensitive data across their cloud accounts. With over 1.6 million users, Onehub is recognized for its commitment to enhancing data security and collaboration in the workplace.

Clarity Health Services

Venture Round in 2009
Clarity Health Services Inc. is a provider of insurance authorization and referral management solutions tailored for practices, hospitals, health systems, and healthcare technology partners in the United States. Established in 2007 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company specializes in care-coordination services that enhance the management of care transitions, including emergency department discharges. Clarity Health Services equips healthcare providers with a web-based platform that streamlines referral processes and facilitates real-time care coordination, thereby improving business performance and the quality of patient care. The company's solutions enable radiologists to capture referrals, support communication among hospitals and health systems, and assist Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and Independent Practice Associations (IPAs) in coordinating care electronically within their communities. As of November 2015, Clarity Health Services operates as a subsidiary of SCI Solutions, Inc.

Delve Networks

Venture Round in 2009
Delve Networks, founded by Alex Castro in Seattle, is an online video platform that specializes in video publishing and search services. The company developed a robust platform for managing, publishing, measuring, and monetizing high-quality video content, providing crucial capabilities such as video hosting, encoding, content delivery, and metrics to web content producers. Delve Networks garnered over 280 notable clients, including the NFL and Lego, and achieved significant streaming milestones with 200 million streams per month. In 2010, Delve Networks was acquired by Limelight Networks, where it became a business unit while retaining its Seattle base. Following the acquisition, the platform experienced substantial growth in both customer base and revenue. Delve's leadership team included individuals with extensive experience from prominent companies like Amazon, Yahoo, and Google, with Castro's background encompassing key roles in technology development at Amazon and Microsoft.

Healionics

Series B in 2008
Healionics Corporation is a clinical-stage company based in Seattle, Washington, specializing in the development and manufacture of synthetic biomaterials and implantable medical devices. Founded in 2007, Healionics focuses on addressing critical healthcare challenges, particularly for kidney failure patients requiring dialysis. The company's flagship product, STARgraft, is a synthetic vascular graft designed to provide long-term, reliable blood flow access without the need for frequent interventions, thereby improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs. Additionally, Healionics is developing STARport HD, an implantable device that facilitates needle-free bloodstream access for dialysis, and employs a unique biomaterial technology that enhances the performance of various medical implants by preventing infection and fibrous encapsulation. The company has a robust patent portfolio and established production capabilities, positioning it to enter human clinical studies and market launch in the near future.

Chelsey Henry

Series B in 2006
Chelsey Henry, Inc. is a Seattle-based company founded in 2004 that designs and markets a diverse range of fashionable and functional handbags and accessories for women. The brand emphasizes the importance of a woman's handbag as a reflection of her identity and lifestyle, encapsulated in its tagline, "My Life's in My Bag." Chelsey Henry specializes in multi-functional products including purses, laptop bags, travel bags, and totes, catering to the modern woman who leads a mobile and multifaceted life. The company collaborates with Seattle designer Tara Sauvage to offer an upscale Italian leather line under the "Rocco e Dante" brand. Chelsey Henry is dedicated to providing stylish solutions that empower women to navigate their daily challenges with confidence and organization.
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