Kleiner Perkins is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 1972. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage, growth, and incubation companies across a range of industries, including business products, consumer services, financial services, healthcare, information technology, and life sciences. Kleiner Perkins partners with entrepreneurs from the inception of their ideas through to their initial public offerings, aiming to maximize the potential of innovative concepts. The firm has a global investment focus, engaging with founders in the United States, Canada, the Middle East, the United Kingdom, and Mainland China. It is recognized for its strategic support of bold ideas and its commitment to fostering growth in various sectors.
Lumafield specializes in industrial computed tomography (CT) solutions, providing advanced non-destructive testing and inspection tools for engineers. The company's flagship product, the Neptune X-ray CT scanner, offers detailed imaging that allows engineers to analyze internal structures and identify defects in various materials. Complementing this hardware is the Voyager software platform, which facilitates cloud-based, AI-powered analysis, enabling automated inspections and collaborative efforts among teams. Additionally, Lumafield's Triton system is designed for high-speed scanning, catering to the needs of high-volume manufacturing environments. The company serves diverse industries, including aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical devices, aiming to enhance product quality and reliability throughout the product development process.
Infinitus Systems
Series C in 2024
Infinitus Systems is an AI healthcare company focused on automating phone-based processes to enhance efficiency within the healthcare ecosystem. By streamlining tedious and time-consuming communication tasks, Infinitus aims to improve access to therapy, adherence, and affordability for patients. The company's innovative tool allows users to submit call requests easily, track updates, and receive notifications upon task completion. Infinitus Systems has raised $51.4 million in funding from prominent investors, including Kleiner Perkins, Coatue, and Google Ventures. Through its automation solutions, the company seeks to reduce the complexity and costs associated with back-office administration in the healthcare sector.
Imprint
Series C in 2024
Imprint is a company specializing in co-branded credit cards, focusing on creating a modern payment platform that enhances user experience and rewards. Imprint partners with various consumer brands to develop loyalty credit cards that provide unique rewards tailored to users' preferences. Imprint's digital cardholder experience and purposefully designed technology stack offer customized programs and rewards for each brand. Imprint tailors the level of program integration to meet the specific needs of each brand.
ArsenalBio
Series C in 2024
ArsenalBio is a programmable cell therapy company established in 2019, focused on developing effective and accessible immune cell therapies, primarily targeting cancer treatment. The company utilizes advanced technologies, including CRISPR-based genome engineering, synthetic biology, and machine learning, to create a new paradigm for discovering and developing immune cell therapies. ArsenalBio's innovative approach aims to enhance the efficacy and safety of T-cell therapies while reducing costs for providers and broadening patient access. By employing a full-stack research and development engine, ArsenalBio generates multifunctional T-cell medicines through the precise insertion of large synthetic DNA sequences, enabling clinicians to utilize next-generation autologous T-cell therapies to combat cancer more effectively.
Harvey
Series C in 2024
Harvey is an artificial intelligence technology service provider for knowledge workers. It uses AI to answer legal questions and lands cash from OpenAI. The product provides lawyers with a natural language interface for their existing legal workflow. It offers a unified and intuitive interface for all legal workflows, allowing lawyers to describe tasks in plain English instead of using a suite of complex and specialized tools for niche tasks. Harvey was founded in 2022 and is based in Washington, DC.
Alkira
Series C in 2024
Alkira Network is a developer of a network cloud that allows businesses to build and position multi-cloud network-as-a-service in minutes. The company's Network Cloud reinvents networking for the cloud era with hybrid and multi-cloud network connectivity, integrated network and security services, end-to-end day-2 operational visibility, advanced controls, and governance. Alkira Network Cloud is based on Alkira Cloud Services Exchange™ solution with a global unified network infrastructure delivered as-a-service for easy and simple consumption. Just draw the network across users, sites, and clouds on an intuitive digital design canvas, provision it in one click, and start using it in minutes. Alkira’s solution is used by Fortune-100 enterprises, leading system integrators, and managed service providers. Amir Khan and Atif Khan established the company in San Jose, California in 2018.
Ripcord
Venture Round in 2024
Ripcord, Inc. is a robotic digitization company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company specializes in creating a platform for paperless document management, utilizing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and vision-guided robotics. Their primary product, Canopy, employs automation software to capture, enrich, and organize essential content, effectively creating a digital twin of information. By integrating sensors and software automation, Ripcord enables enterprises to enhance their business processes, improving speed, quality, and accuracy in managing important documents. The company, originally known as Ripcord Digital, Inc., rebranded in June 2017 to reflect its focus on innovative digitization solutions.
Inkitt
Series C in 2024
Inkitt GmbH operates an online community that connects writers and readers, facilitating the sharing and promotion of stories across various genres, including horror, romance, and sci-fi. Founded in 2013 and based in Berlin, the company publishes books using crowd wisdom and data-driven insights to predict future bestsellers. Its core platform, Inkitt, allows authors to share their works in progress and receive feedback from readers, who can access these manuscripts for free for a limited time. In addition to Inkitt, the company also operates Galatea, which sells optimized stories in a chapter-by-chapter format, and GalateaTV, which adapts successful e-books into short-form television series. Inkitt's proprietary ReadRank algorithm identifies high-potential stories, enhancing the overall user experience and driving its publishing success. The company aims to leverage AI for hyper-personalization, tailoring stories to individual reader preferences across multiple media formats.
Watershed
Series C in 2024
Watershed is an enterprise climate platform that aids businesses in reducing carbon emissions through comprehensive measurement and analysis. The platform offers granular, audit-grade carbon measurement and facilitates the establishment of carbon reduction targets. It enables companies to manage their climate programs effectively, providing tools for reporting progress to stakeholders, including employees and investors. Leading organizations such as BlackRock, Airbnb, Stripe, and Klarna utilize Watershed's software to achieve quantifiable results in their sustainability efforts. Additionally, Watershed offers access to a marketplace of scientifically vetted carbon removal projects and high-quality offsets, as well as in-house climate expertise and continuous support throughout the decarbonization journey.
Plex
Series C in 2024
Plex is a comprehensive streaming media service that offers users access to thousands of free movies and TV shows, as well as hundreds of live TV channels from renowned entertainment providers such as Warner Bros., Lionsgate, and BBC. It distinguishes itself by allowing users to manage their personal media collections alongside a continuously expanding library of free third-party content, which includes podcasts and music. The platform features a customizable interface that enables users to create personalized playlists and enhance their media with custom artwork and metadata. Accessible from various devices, Plex provides a user-friendly experience that combines personal media with a diverse range of entertainment options, making it a versatile choice for streaming enthusiasts.
Nova Credit
Series C in 2023
Nova Credit Inc. is a credit reporting agency based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016. The company specializes in providing alternative credit data and analytics, focusing on improving credit access for individuals, particularly immigrants. Nova Credit's platform facilitates cross-border consumer credit services, allowing lenders and property managers to make informed decisions regarding credit applications. Its proprietary solutions, including the Credit Passport® and Cash Atlas™, utilize a unique set of data sources and compliance frameworks to enhance traditional credit analytics. Major organizations such as American Express, Verizon, and HSBC use Nova Credit’s services to navigate the complexities of credit scoring in the open finance landscape. The company is supported by prominent investors and industry executives, emphasizing its role in bridging gaps in credit access and fostering responsible growth for businesses.
Synthesia
Series C in 2023
Synthesia Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in an artificial intelligence-driven video production platform. Founded in 2017, the company offers a service that transforms text into professional-quality videos featuring customizable avatars and voiceovers in over 140 languages. Its innovative video synthesis technology allows users to create high-end videos for various applications, including personalized advertising, corporate communications, e-learning, and marketing. By synchronizing lip movements with new dialogue tracks, the platform facilitates the translation of video content into different languages, thereby enhancing distribution channels. Users can quickly create, edit, and share studio-quality videos directly in their browser, utilizing fully cloneable AI video templates to streamline production and meet diverse content needs.
Tecton
Series C in 2022
Tecton offers an enterprise-ready feature store that addresses the unique data requirements of machine learning. By providing a robust data platform, Tecton enables machine learning teams to efficiently build, serve, and scale features for production use. The platform allows users to construct features from various data sources, including batch, streaming, and real-time data, facilitating the sharing, reuse, and deployment of models. This capability empowers data scientists and organizations to automate decisions at high speed, enhance customer experiences, and transform business processes. Tecton's focus on optimizing the data layer for machine learning aims to help companies develop superior models more rapidly, driving significant business outcomes.
Glean
Series C in 2022
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.
Future
Series C in 2022
Future offers one-on-one digital training with fitness coaches, at home, at the gym, or on-the-go. Future pairs its clients with coaches who have trained pro athletes, Hollywood celebrities, and working professionals.
PlanetScale
Series C in 2021
PlanetScale, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in an online database platform designed to help businesses manage and gain insights from their data efficiently. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, PlanetScale offers a MySQL-compatible, serverless database solution built on the scalable architecture of Vitess, which is used by major platforms like YouTube and Slack. The company's services include a Database-as-a-Service platform, cluster manager software, open-source Vitess support, and training solutions. PlanetScaleDB enhances operational capabilities by providing features such as disaster recovery, data locality solutions, and the ability to manage database scaling without downtime. This combination allows development teams to improve workflow velocity and performance while ensuring reliable access to their data.
LightForce
Series C in 2021
LightForce is a company specializing in customized, 3D-printed orthodontic tools tailored to individual patient needs. The company develops a unique bracket system that takes into account the specific anatomy and tooth morphology of each patient, facilitating a more personalized orthodontic experience. LightForce's digital platform enables orthodontists to collaborate with technicians on treatment plans, leveraging modern technology and mass customization to enhance both patient outcomes and clinical efficiency. Their product range includes polycrystalline alumina brackets, bonding jigs, turbotrays, and buccal tubes, all designed to improve the overall orthodontic treatment process.
Rippling
Series C in 2021
Rippling is a workforce management platform that simplifies the administrative tasks associated with running a business. It offers an all-in-one solution for managing employee data and operations, including onboarding, offboarding, payroll, tax forms, and IT management. The platform automates various HR processes, ensuring compliance and streamlining approvals, while also providing tools for device management and software access. By integrating these functions into a single dashboard, Rippling allows businesses to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and save time, enabling them to focus on growth. Its capabilities support the entire employee lifecycle and facilitate seamless onboarding for new hires.
Materialize
Series C in 2021
Materialize Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a streaming SQL database platform designed to facilitate the management and analysis of streaming data. Founded in 2019 and based in New York, the platform enables users to create materialized views that provide low-latency results, even as the underlying data changes. This functionality allows developers and data scientists to easily ask complex questions, build intelligent applications, and develop internal tools and interactive dashboards. Materialize's approach focuses on simplifying the process of working with real-time data, ensuring that query results are continuously updated as new information becomes available.
Interos
Series C in 2021
Interos is a supplier of AI and SaaS-delivered supply chain risk management (SCRM) solutions to the US Federal Government and the private sector. The core of Interos' solution is the aggregation and analysis of large data sets to identify relationships, patterns, and correlations with the goal of producing predictive and prescriptive insights for our customers to assess, monitor, and enhance resiliency and mitigate risk in their business eco-systems. As eco-systems consist of supply chains, partnerships and business alliances, a change in any of these relationships can produce unknown and unexpected business risks and ripples effects. The platform provides Eco-system Maps, Supplier Risk Assessments, Scoring, and Continuous Monitoring. Founded in 2005, Interos is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
Thrive Global
Series C in 2021
Thrive Global is a behavior change technology company founded by Arianna Huffington in 2016, with headquarters in New York City and additional offices in San Francisco, Athens, Bucharest, Dublin, and Melbourne. The company aims to transform workplace culture and personal well-being by providing a platform that combines data, storytelling, and actionable strategies known as Microsteps. Thrive Global offers science-based solutions designed to reduce stress and burnout, promoting improved mental and physical health for individuals, corporations, and communities. The company's mission focuses on fostering a healthier relationship with technology and enhancing overall performance and purpose, ultimately challenging the notion that burnout is an inevitable part of success.
Moveworks
Series C in 2021
Moveworks, Inc. develops a cloud-based AI platform that assists enterprises in resolving IT support issues for their employees. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in Culver City, the company offers an AI assistant that automates various tasks, such as ordering hardware, raising software requests, and managing ticket statuses. Utilizing a conversational interface, Moveworks interprets complex employee requests and executes multi-step processes, adapting based on previous interactions. Its technology is employed by organizations like Databricks, Broadcom, Hearst, and Palo Alto Networks to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and improve information retrieval across enterprise systems. The platform integrates with chat applications, such as Slack, to provide seamless user experiences and automatic solutions.
Productboard
Series C in 2021
Productboard, Inc. operates a Software-as-a-Service platform focused on product management, designed to assist product teams in understanding customer needs and prioritizing development. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Oakland, California, with an additional office in Prague, Czech Republic, Productboard provides a suite of tools that includes an insights board for consolidating user research, a features board for organizing and prioritizing ideas, and a roadmap for sharing plans with stakeholders. The platform also features an interactive product portal where colleagues and customers can submit feedback and votes on potential features. This customer-centric approach enables organizations to align their teams and accelerate the process of bringing the right products to market.
Cameo
Series C in 2021
Cameo is a marketplace that enables fans to book personalized video shoutouts from a diverse range of talent, including celebrities and influencers. The company aims to create authentic and personalized fan experiences by providing a platform where users can easily connect with their favorite personalities. Customers can browse through thousands of available talents and pay for customized video messages, allowing them to share unique experiences with friends and loved ones.
Viz
Series C in 2021
Viz helps physicians to identify anomalies in brain scans through machine learning. The company leverages advanced deep learning to communicate time-sensitive information about stroke patients straight to a specialist who can intervene and treat them. It uses deep learning algorithms to identify a suspected large vessel occlusion, a particularly disabling type of stroke, in a CT scan and alerts the stroke team specialist within minutes. Viz has developed deep learning algorithms to analyze brain scans for large vessel occlusions (LVOs), a disabling type of stroke. The company also allows the stroke center’s clinicians to rapidly share images back and forth. Viz's mission is to fundamentally improve how healthcare is delivered in the world, through intelligent software that promises to reduce the time to treatment and improve access to care. Viz was founded in 2016 and is based in San Francisco, California.
Labelbox
Series C in 2021
Labelbox, Inc. is a company that operates an artificial intelligence-based platform focused on data labeling and management services. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Labelbox enables organizations to efficiently create, manage, and maintain datasets for machine learning applications. Its platform features a visual workflow interface, annotation tools, and quality control functionalities, which help businesses reduce model development times and enhance the capabilities of their data science teams. Used by numerous Fortune 500 companies such as Walmart, Procter & Gamble, Genentech, and Adobe, Labelbox supports teams in leveraging advances in generative AI and large language models by providing the right balance of human supervision and automation. The company is backed by prominent investors, including SoftBank and Andreessen Horowitz.
Vera Therapeutics
Series C in 2021
Vera Therapeutics, a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, specializes in developing innovative biologic therapeutics aimed at treating serious immunological diseases and genetic disorders. Founded in 2016 and renamed in March 2020, the company's research focuses on transformative treatments that can significantly improve patient outcomes. One of its key product candidates is atacicept, a fusion protein designed for self-administration via a weekly subcutaneous injection. Atacicept works by inhibiting both B lymphocyte stimulator and a proliferation-inducing ligand, which are involved in the production of autoantibodies that contribute to various autoimmune diseases. Additionally, Vera Therapeutics is exploring gene-editing technologies that hold the potential to address conditions such as sickle cell disease and cystic fibrosis.
Modern Health
Series C in 2020
Modern Health is a mental well-being platform designed for companies that aims to enhance employee wellness through a comprehensive approach. The platform provides a range of services, including one-on-one therapy, group sessions, and self-guided digital resources that address various aspects of well-being, such as emotional, professional, social, financial, and physical health. By integrating these offerings into a single app, Modern Health makes mental health support more accessible and destigmatizes the conversation around mental wellness. The platform features a WHO well-being assessment, self-service wellness kits, and a network of certified coaches and licensed therapists who communicate in 35 languages, thereby promoting a holistic understanding of health that values mental well-being equally with physical health.
Nurx
Series C in 2020
Nurx Inc. is a digital healthcare company that operates a mobile health platform, providing access to a variety of everyday medications, including contraceptives, travel medications, and prescriptions for conditions such as migraines and dermatological issues. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, Nurx offers services that include doctor prescription reviews and at-home testing, such as Home HPV Screening for cervical cancer risk assessment. By allowing users to request medications and manage refills without the need for in-person visits, Nurx aims to empower individuals, particularly women, to take control of their health in a transparent and judgment-free environment. The company serves residents across multiple states, ensuring convenient and affordable healthcare solutions tailored to their needs.
Coda
Series C in 2020
Coda is a company that offers innovative online document creation tools that combine the functionality of traditional documents, spreadsheets, and applications into a single platform. This unique approach allows users to create customized solutions by utilizing building blocks such as interactive tables and action buttons, transforming the way they manage information and workflows. In addition to document creation, Coda provides financial management software and services aimed at helping organizations streamline their finance processes, enhance compliance, and improve corporate governance. By blending familiar elements with advanced capabilities, Coda empowers users to design powerful, tailored applications that meet their specific needs.
Density
Series C in 2020
Density Inc. develops innovative sensors and a Sensor-as-a-Service platform that measure and manage foot traffic in various environments. By employing proprietary depth sensors and deep learning algorithms, Density provides real-time and historical data on how people utilize spaces, ensuring privacy by avoiding the capture of personally identifiable information. The company's products are applicable in diverse settings, including corporate offices, educational institutions, and public facilities like stadiums and churches. Through its Density API and Occupancy Analytics Platform, organizations can enhance operational efficiency and improve occupant experiences. Founded in 2014, Density is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in New York City and Syracuse, New York.
UJET
Series C in 2020
UJET, Inc. specializes in developing customer support software and platform solutions that enhance customer communications. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York and Seoul, the company offers a cloud contact center platform that integrates seamlessly with major customer relationship management systems like Salesforce, Zendesk, and Kustomer. UJET's platform is designed for the smartphone era, modernizing digital and in-app customer experiences while eliminating the need for customers to switch between different communication channels. By utilizing multiple voices, online messaging, and mobile features, UJET assists customer service agents in managing incoming calls and resolving issues efficiently. The incorporation of artificial intelligence across its services further automates processes and improves interaction quality. Additionally, UJET provides a wait time messaging tool that offers live updates to customers while they are on hold, enhancing overall service satisfaction.
Netlify
Series C in 2020
Netlify, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that automates web development projects, enabling users to create and deploy modern websites and web applications efficiently. The platform integrates with repositories, automates build processes, and offers an application delivery network tailored for high-performance sites. Key features include Netlify Build, which supports a Git workflow for managing web projects, and Netlify Edge, designed for fast application delivery. Additionally, Netlify Dev allows users to run the platform locally on their laptops, facilitating site generation and function testing. The company, recognized as a pioneer of the Jamstack movement, serves a diverse clientele ranging from innovative startups to large enterprises, including notable brands like LG Electronics and NBC Universal. Established in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Netlify aims to empower developers to deliver exceptional digital experiences while simplifying the development process.
Trusona
Series C in 2020
Trusona secures identity authentication, removes passwords from the user experience across the organization, and elevate login experience. The company develops the digital identity authentication solution where there are no passwords to be created, remembered, stolen, or compromised. Its solution is radically simple and relies on patented technology that uses the unique nature of every interaction to assure the true persona behind every digital interaction. Trusona was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.
N3TWORK
Series C in 2019
N3TWORK Inc. is a gaming company based in San Francisco, California, focused on developing and publishing free-to-play mobile games for iOS and Android platforms. Founded in 2012, N3TWORK offers a range of services to game developers, including game development, commercialization, user acquisition, ad monetization, and data analytics. The company aims to create enhanced gaming experiences, emphasizing user ownership and engagement, particularly within the emerging web3 space. By leveraging its proprietary technology and a network of gaming experts, N3TWORK strives to scale innovative mobile games while supporting developers in maximizing their game’s potential in the competitive mobile gaming market.
Reputation
Series C in 2019
Reputation is a company that specializes in online reputation management, assisting location-based businesses in enhancing their brand image through effective engagement with consumer feedback. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to manage business listings, local search, reviews, social media, and surveys. By aggregating location-based data, Reputation provides actionable insights and a proprietary metric known as the Reputation Score, which enables executives and board members to make informed decisions to improve reputation and drive revenue growth. In addition to these services, the company also focuses on burying negative online content, allowing businesses to regain control over their reputations. Overall, Reputation aims to empower businesses to optimize their online presence and understand consumer sentiment effectively.
Nurx
Series C in 2019
Nurx Inc. is a digital healthcare company that operates a mobile health platform, providing access to a variety of everyday medications, including contraceptives, travel medications, and prescriptions for conditions such as migraines and dermatological issues. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, Nurx offers services that include doctor prescription reviews and at-home testing, such as Home HPV Screening for cervical cancer risk assessment. By allowing users to request medications and manage refills without the need for in-person visits, Nurx aims to empower individuals, particularly women, to take control of their health in a transparent and judgment-free environment. The company serves residents across multiple states, ensuring convenient and affordable healthcare solutions tailored to their needs.
Incorta
Series C in 2019
Incorta, Inc. is a data analytics company based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2013. It offers a unified platform designed to tackle complex data analytics challenges for enterprises, enabling them to be more agile and competitive. The company's Direct Data Platform allows organizations to acquire, enrich, analyze, and act on their business data efficiently. This platform features a direct data mapping engine that enhances query performance, eliminates costly join operations, and significantly reduces the time needed to deploy new analytics applications. Incorta serves a diverse range of clients, including notable brands and organizations, providing solutions for real-time operational analytics, embedded analytics, and comprehensive dashboards tailored for various business environments. The company is supported by several prominent venture capital firms and collaborates with customers ranging from Fortune 5 to Global 2000 companies.
Rapt
Series C in 2019
RAPT Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in immunology. It focuses on discovering, developing, and commercializing oral small-molecule therapies aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs in oncology and inflammatory diseases. RAPT's proprietary discovery engine has led to the advancement of two drug candidates: FLX475, which selectively inhibits the migration of immunosuppressive regulatory T cells into tumors, and RPT193, which targets type 2 T helper cells in inflamed tissues. Both candidates have progressed to clinical trials within a short time frame since the company's inception. Additionally, RAPT is exploring further therapeutic targets, including general control nonderepressible 2 and hematopoietic progenitor kinase 1, which are currently in the discovery phase.
Tally
Series C in 2019
Tally is a consumer technology company established in 2015, focused on financial automation with a particular emphasis on credit management. The company developed an innovative platform that addresses credit card debt, helping users save money on interest and avoid unnecessary charges. Tally's services include automated tracking of credit card balances and due dates, debt management, late fee protection, and the provision of a line of credit. By simplifying and automating these financial tasks, Tally empowers individuals to manage their finances more effectively, ultimately allowing them to reduce stress related to money and focus on their personal goals.
Brex
Series C in 2019
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.
Drop
Series C in 2019
Drop, Inc. operates an online community-driven commerce platform that connects users through shared interests and recommendations. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, the company, formerly known as Massdrop Inc., has grown to host a community of 7 million members. Drop curates a diverse range of innovative products across categories such as audio, technology, apparel, outdoor gear, and cooking. The platform enables users to browse collections, discover products tailored to their passions, and participate in product development, fostering an interactive shopping experience. Users can access Drop's offerings through its website and mobile application.
FullStory
Series C in 2019
FullStory, Inc. is a company that provides an online application designed to capture and analyze customer experience data on a single platform. Its technology enables pixel-perfect session playback, automatic insights, funnel analytics, and robust search and segmentation. This functionality empowers product managers, designers, developers, and support agents to enhance online experiences for customers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, FullStory was previously known as Monetology, LLC before changing its name in June 2015. The company has also established a strategic partnership with Digital Yalo to further its mission of improving customer interactions.
Better.com
Series C in 2019
Better.com democratized the home-financing ecosystem, replacing it with a digitized process that eliminates commissions, fees, unnecessary steps, and time-wasting branch appointments. In addition to providing mortgage rates in seconds, Better.com’s platform offers a digital marketplace featuring competitive quotes from an array of insurance providers for the seamless purchase of a homeowner's insurance policy and instant access to leading real estate agents across the country. To date, Better.com has done $7.9B in home loans and $1B in insurance.
Plaid
Series C in 2018
Plaid Inc. is a technology platform that facilitates the connection between consumers' bank accounts and various financial applications. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company aims to democratize financial services by providing developers with tools and infrastructure to create innovative financial products. Plaid's offerings include a suite of APIs that allow access to detailed transaction histories, real-time account balances, and user identity verification, among other functionalities. These tools enable financial institutions and developers, ranging from startups to large corporations, to build secure and user-friendly applications for personal finance, consumer payments, lending, and more. By streamlining the integration with traditional banking systems, Plaid enhances the ability of consumers and businesses to manage their financial activities efficiently.
Plastiq
Series C in 2018
Plastiq Inc. is an online payment service that allows users to make payments via credit and debit cards, irrespective of whether the recipient typically accepts card payments. The company processes these card payments and transfers the funds in a format that recipients can accept, such as electronic bank transfers or checks. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, Plastiq serves a wide range of customers, including businesses and individuals in the United States and Canada, enabling them to pay for various expenses like tuition, taxes, rent, utilities, and insurance. The platform facilitates flexible payment options, allowing users to earn credit card rewards and utilize cash more effectively. Plastiq aims to streamline payment processes and has expanded its services to over 150 countries.
Handshake
Series C in 2018
Handshake is a career network tailored for students and recent graduates seeking job opportunities. It boasts a community of over 10 million users from 1,400 educational institutions, including colleges and boot camps, and connects them with more than 750,000 employers across various sectors. The platform aims to democratize access to career resources by transforming the recruiting experience for college students, career centers, and employers. By leveraging a scalable mobile infrastructure, Handshake enhances the accessibility of job opportunities and insights for students, while providing employers with a more efficient means to access talent. Additionally, it offers colleges the tools needed to boost student engagement and improve employment outcomes.
Area 1 Security
Series C in 2018
Area 1 Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Redwood City, California, focused on eliminating targeted cyber-attacks, particularly those that are socially engineered. Founded in 2013 by experts from the NSA and MIT, the company develops the Area 1 Horizon, a cloud-based solution that identifies threat campaigns and attack delivery mechanisms. This technology provides advanced warning and helps prevent phishing attacks during their early stages, enhancing the cybersecurity posture of enterprises. Area 1 Security's solutions effectively eliminate various cyber-attack traffic vectors, including email, web, and networks, enabling organizations to proactively address potential threats. The company has raised a total of $25.5 million in funding from prominent investors, reinforcing its commitment to advancing cybersecurity measures.
Zumper
Series C in 2018
Zumper, Inc. is an online and mobile platform that facilitates the search and listing of rental properties across the United States. Established in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company provides a comprehensive suite of tools for landlords and agents to manage rental listings effectively, while also enabling multifamily communities to enhance their leasing success. Zumper's platform allows users to search for various rental options, including houses, rooms, condos, and apartments, with features that filter listings based on criteria such as location, price, and amenities. Additionally, it offers an application for renters to search and apply for rentals, along with Instarent, a digital leasing solution that simplifies the leasing process. With over 125 million site visits annually, Zumper aims to streamline the rental experience, making it as convenient as booking a hotel. The company has secured significant funding from various investors to support its growth and innovation in the rental market.
Gusto
Series C in 2018
Gusto is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company focused on Human Capital Management (HCM). It offers a comprehensive, cloud-based platform that provides a range of HR and payroll services designed for small businesses. Key features of Gusto’s platform include payroll processing, benefits administration, time and attendance tracking, and employee onboarding. Additionally, it supports the management of employee benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance. By streamlining these essential functions, Gusto aims to simplify the complexities of human resource management, enabling businesses to effectively meet their employees' needs.
Beam
Series C in 2018
Beam Technologies Inc. is a dental benefits company based in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 2012. It specializes in providing digital-first dental insurance plans that emphasize preventive care and ease-of-use. Beam’s offerings include dental insurance, which features perks such as floss, toothpaste, and the Beam Brush—a wirelessly connected toothbrush that allows users to track and monitor their brushing habits through a smartphone app. The company incorporates rewards for maintaining good dental hygiene into its policy pricing, making it a unique player in the dental benefits market.
Relayr
Series C in 2018
Relayr, Inc. is a prominent provider of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technology, focused on connecting various types of industrial equipment. Incorporated in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company has established additional offices in Germany, Italy, and Poland. Relayr develops a middleware platform that allows industrial companies to collect and analyze operational data from their equipment while identifying anomalies. This platform supports customization for different hardware and offers comprehensive data analytics and management, facilitating the digital transformation of industries. Relayr's services include implementation, production line optimization, and equipment servicing, catering to sectors such as manufacturing, automotive, food processing, and power generation. As of October 2018, Relayr operates as a subsidiary of HSB Group, Inc.
Rapt
Series C in 2017
RAPT Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in immunology. It focuses on discovering, developing, and commercializing oral small-molecule therapies aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs in oncology and inflammatory diseases. RAPT's proprietary discovery engine has led to the advancement of two drug candidates: FLX475, which selectively inhibits the migration of immunosuppressive regulatory T cells into tumors, and RPT193, which targets type 2 T helper cells in inflamed tissues. Both candidates have progressed to clinical trials within a short time frame since the company's inception. Additionally, RAPT is exploring further therapeutic targets, including general control nonderepressible 2 and hematopoietic progenitor kinase 1, which are currently in the discovery phase.
MapAnything
Series C in 2017
MapAnything, Inc. specializes in geo-productivity software solutions designed for Salesforce and ServiceNow, enabling businesses to enhance their operational efficiency through location intelligence. The company offers a range of applications, including MapAnything for route planning, field productivity, and territory management, as well as MapAnything Live, which focuses on IoT workflows and vehicle telematics. Additionally, MapAnything Guide assists with multi-day route scheduling and optimization, while MapAnything Data bridges the gap between teams and new opportunities. The company also provides a map-based solution for IT service and asset management within ServiceNow and integrates ESRI ArcGIS data into Salesforce for strategic analysis. Founded in 2009 and based in Charlotte, North Carolina, with offices in Atlanta, Sydney, and London, MapAnything serves a diverse clientele across sectors such as finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and government. As of May 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of Salesforce.
ARMO BioSciences
Series C in 2017
ARMO BioSciences, Inc. is an immuno-oncology company based in Redwood City, California, focused on developing biologic therapeutics that stimulate the immune system to combat cancer. The company's product pipeline includes several innovative candidates, such as AM0010, a long-acting form of interleukin-10 that enhances immune response, and AM0001, an anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody targeting various cancers. Other key products in development include an anti-LAG-3 checkpoint inhibitor, AM0015, a recombinant form of interleukin-15, and AM0012, a recombinant interleukin-12. Established in 2010 and formerly known as Targenics, ARMO BioSciences aims to activate and enhance the body's immune response against tumors, thereby improving outcomes for cancer patients. As of mid-2018, it operates as a subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company.
Synack
Series C in 2017
Synack, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that offers a crowdsourced security platform focused on penetration testing. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Synack connects organizations with a network of skilled ethical hackers who utilize proprietary scanning technology to assess security vulnerabilities. The platform provides a secure virtual testing environment where researchers can evaluate systems, helping to ensure data integrity, privacy, and confidentiality for clients. Synack's services encompass application security, cloud security, vulnerability management, and more, facilitating continuous testing of attack surfaces. By combining human intelligence from ethical hackers with artificial intelligence technology, Synack delivers scalable, efficient security assessments that yield actionable insights for organizations seeking to enhance their cybersecurity posture.
Qumulo
Series C in 2017
Qumulo, Inc. develops a file data platform tailored for multi-cloud environments, focusing on enterprise data management. The core offering, Qumulo software, serves as an enterprise hybrid cloud file storage solution, providing real-time visibility, scalability, and control over data across data centers and public clouds. It supports secure, shared access to unstructured data through various protocols including SMB, NFS, and REST. The company also offers an NVMe file storage system, hybrid SSD storage, and cloud file storage solutions. Additionally, Qumulo provides professional services such as installation, data migration, advanced training, consulting, and systems health checks. Its data-awareness solutions cater to a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, film studios, and sectors like media and entertainment, research computing, public sector, and healthcare. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Qumulo has expanded its presence with additional offices worldwide.
Farmers Business Network
Series C in 2017
Farmers Business Network, Inc. is an independent agricultural technology and commerce platform that connects farmers through a farmer-to-farmer network. It aims to enhance the economic viability of farms and promote sustainable practices. By leveraging data science, FBN provides agronomic insights, enabling farmers to make informed decisions regarding their crops and operations. The platform allows members to share information, purchase inputs directly from manufacturers, and navigate the market more effectively. Additionally, FBN assists farmers in selling their crops independently and offers various insurance options. With over 800 employees, Farmers Business Network supports members who collectively farm more than 80 million acres across the United States, Canada, and Australia, with headquarters in multiple locations including California, Illinois, South Dakota, Alberta, and Perth.
Desktop Metal
Series C in 2017
Desktop Metal, Inc. specializes in additive manufacturing solutions, providing innovative 3D printing technologies tailored for engineers, designers, and manufacturers across various industries. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products, including the Production System for industrial manufacturing, the Shop System for metal additive manufacturing in machine and job shops, the Studio System for office-based metal 3D printing, and the Fiber desktop 3D printer. Its technologies cater to sectors such as automotive, aerospace, healthcare, consumer products, and heavy industry, enabling on-demand digital mass production that emphasizes speed, cost-efficiency, and high-quality parts. Desktop Metal operates in markets across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region, with the majority of its revenue generated from the Americas.
Leanplum
Series C in 2016
Leanplum is the mobile marketing platform built for engagement. Brands rely on Leanplum to help them orchestrate multi-channel campaigns — from messaging to the in-app experience — all from a single, integrated platform. Global brands such as Tinder, Grab, Tesco, and Zynga turn to Leanplum to accelerate growth and build long-term customer relationships. Founded in 2012, Leanplum is based in San Francisco, with offices across North America, Europe, and Asia. Leanplum has received more than $93 million in funding from Norwest Venture Partners, Canaan Partners, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, and Shasta Ventures. Leanplum has been named to Business Insider's Most Valuable Enterprise Startups and SF Business Times’ Best Places to Work. Learn more at www.leanplum.com.
Omio
Series C in 2016
Omio is a travel platform founded in 2012 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany. It allows users to compare, plan, and book various modes of travel, including trains, buses, flights, and hotels. The platform features a multi-mode search tool that helps travelers explore different route options by integrating diverse data sources, making it easier to visualize and compare costs and travel times. Omio does not include urban public transport options but focuses on long-distance travel planning. The service aims to provide a simple, flexible, and personalized experience for travel enthusiasts, facilitating real-time price comparisons and bookings based on users' preferred dates and locations.
Ambiq Micro
Series C in 2016
Ambiq Micro, Inc. specializes in the development of ultra-low power integrated circuits tailored for power-sensitive applications. The company focuses on creating subthreshold power optimized technology, producing real-time clocks and microcontrollers for various uses, including wearables, smart cards, wireless sensors, and Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices. Founded in 2009 and based in Austin, Texas, Ambiq Micro also maintains offices in San Jose, California, and several locations in China. Its pioneering technology aims to facilitate the creation of next-generation wireless electronics by enabling innovative companies to design products that minimize battery dependency, reduce overall power consumption, and enhance design flexibility. Additionally, Ambiq Micro provides technical support services to its clients, further contributing to its mission of advancing low-power semiconductor solutions.
Qumulo
Series C in 2016
Qumulo, Inc. develops a file data platform tailored for multi-cloud environments, focusing on enterprise data management. The core offering, Qumulo software, serves as an enterprise hybrid cloud file storage solution, providing real-time visibility, scalability, and control over data across data centers and public clouds. It supports secure, shared access to unstructured data through various protocols including SMB, NFS, and REST. The company also offers an NVMe file storage system, hybrid SSD storage, and cloud file storage solutions. Additionally, Qumulo provides professional services such as installation, data migration, advanced training, consulting, and systems health checks. Its data-awareness solutions cater to a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, film studios, and sectors like media and entertainment, research computing, public sector, and healthcare. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Qumulo has expanded its presence with additional offices worldwide.
Tradesy
Series C in 2016
Tradesy, Inc. operates an online peer-to-peer marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of designer fashion items, including clothing, bags, shoes, and accessories. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the platform connects sellers with buyers who share similar interests in luxury fashion. Tradesy provides sellers with essential tools, such as packaging materials and prepaid shipping labels, to streamline the selling process. The website also automates shipping and returns, enhances user-generated content, and authenticates designer goods to ensure a seamless experience for users. The platform features renowned brands such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Gucci, and has garnered attention from notable investors and media outlets.
Drawbridge
Series C in 2016
Drawbridge specializes in identity management solutions that utilize artificial intelligence and machine learning to connect brands with consumers across devices. The company's platform supports various functions, including advertising, personalization, content management, product recommendations, authentication, and risk detection. By addressing user-focused challenges, Drawbridge enables businesses to enhance customer experiences and gain deeper insights into their audience. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, the company has received backing from prominent investors and has been recognized for its innovative contributions, appearing on lists such as CNBC's Disruptor 50 and Fortune’s 50 Companies Leading the AI Revolution.
Livongo
Series C in 2016
Livongo Health, Inc. is a consumer digital health company based in Mountain View, California, that focuses on providing integrated solutions for individuals with chronic conditions, particularly diabetes. Founded in 2008, Livongo combines advanced technology with personalized coaching to empower users in managing their health. Its platform includes cellular-connected devices and data-driven insights, facilitating real-time support for diabetes management while also addressing hypertension, prediabetes, weight management, and behavioral health. Livongo serves a diverse clientele, including employers, health plans, government entities, and labor unions, aiming to improve both clinical outcomes and user experience in chronic disease management. In 2020, Livongo became a subsidiary of Teladoc Health, further expanding its reach in the healthcare market.
Airware
Series C in 2016
Airware is an enterprise drone analytics company that specializes in transforming aerial data into actionable business insights for various industries, including insurance, mining, construction, and aggregates. The company offers commercial drone services that focus on capturing accurate and repeatable data, which enhances decision-making and operational efficiency. By integrating aerial data with existing enterprise workflows, Airware enables organizations to digitize their operations and improve productivity, safety, and overall business impact. Through its innovative solutions, Airware empowers enterprises to harness the potential of drone technology, facilitating a seamless transition into the digital era.
DoorDash
Series C in 2016
DoorDash, Inc. is a logistics platform founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It connects merchants, consumers, and delivery personnel, primarily in the United States, but has expanded its services to Europe through the acquisition of Wolt in 2022. The company operates a marketplace that allows merchants, including restaurants, grocery stores, and retailers, to reach customers by offering food and other goods for pickup or delivery. DoorDash provides a range of services to help merchants address critical challenges, including customer acquisition, payment processing, and customer support, while also offering a white-label logistics service called DoorDash Drive. The company aims to enhance local economies by facilitating connections between consumers and their favorite businesses.
Ring
Series C in 2016
Ring is an outdoor home security company founded in 2012 and based in Santa Monica, California. The company specializes in a range of smart security products designed to enhance home safety and reduce crime in neighborhoods. Its offerings include the Ring Video Doorbell, Ring Video Doorbell Pro, Ring Stick Up Cam, and Ring Floodlight Cam. These devices are equipped with features such as wide-angle lenses, built-in microphones, and speakers, allowing homeowners to monitor their properties effectively. By creating a modern digital neighborhood watch, Ring aims to empower consumers and protect communities globally.
ARMO BioSciences
Series C in 2016
ARMO BioSciences, Inc. is an immuno-oncology company based in Redwood City, California, focused on developing biologic therapeutics that stimulate the immune system to combat cancer. The company's product pipeline includes several innovative candidates, such as AM0010, a long-acting form of interleukin-10 that enhances immune response, and AM0001, an anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody targeting various cancers. Other key products in development include an anti-LAG-3 checkpoint inhibitor, AM0015, a recombinant form of interleukin-15, and AM0012, a recombinant interleukin-12. Established in 2010 and formerly known as Targenics, ARMO BioSciences aims to activate and enhance the body's immune response against tumors, thereby improving outcomes for cancer patients. As of mid-2018, it operates as a subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company.
Looker
Series C in 2016
Looker is an enterprise platform specializing in business intelligence, data applications, and embedded analytics. It offers a cloud-based solution that integrates data into daily workflows, allowing businesses to derive actionable insights and make data-driven decisions. By transcending traditional business intelligence methods, Looker enables companies to infuse data into their operational processes, creating new value streams and enhancing productivity. The platform supports various functions, including digital marketing analytics and web event analytics, empowering organizations to unlock the full potential of their data. Looker is now part of Google Cloud, enhancing its capabilities and reach in the data analytics landscape.
True North Therapeutics
Series C in 2015
True North Therapeutics is a pioneering biotechnology company selectively inhibiting the Complement pathway for diseases of high unmet clinical need. The company’s lead monoclonal antibody, TNT009, targets the Classical Complement pathway, enabling selective inhibition of downstream phagocytosis, inflammation, and cell lysis. True North is currently focused on Complement-mediated rare diseases in the hematologic, kidney transplant, dermatology, and neurological space. True North was formed in 2013 as a spin-out of iPierian.
Athos
Series C in 2015
Athos is focused on enhancing athletic training by combining advanced fitness apparel with data analysis. The company manufactures patented clothing designed to monitor biosignals, capturing vital signs during workouts. This information is transmitted to a software application that provides athletes and coaches with actionable insights related to training load and movement quality. By leveraging exercise science, Athos aims to help athletes train more effectively and achieve their performance goals more quickly, offering personalized data on muscle activity that informs training decisions.
Turo
Series C in 2015
Turo Inc. operates an online peer-to-peer car rental marketplace that connects local car owners with travelers seeking to rent vehicles. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, the platform allows owners to list their cars for rent, offering a diverse selection of vehicles at competitive prices. Travelers can choose from various options for local pickup, city delivery, and airport delivery. This model not only provides convenient access to cars for renters but also enables owners to generate income from their vehicles. Turo aims to create a community of trusted hosts and guests, facilitating a seamless car-sharing experience.
Apperian
Series C in 2015
Apperian, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based mobile application management services, focusing on delivering secure mobile applications to targeted users within organizations. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company specializes in mobile app security, dynamic policy controls, and enterprise application distribution, particularly in environments where traditional mobile device management is not feasible, such as bring your own device (BYOD) scenarios and for contracted workers. Apperian's offerings include app wrapping, which creates secure containers for individual applications, as well as solutions for mobile data protection, seamless app deployment, and mobile content management. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including retail, higher education, and field services, and has additional offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Apperian operates as a subsidiary of Arxan Technologies, Inc.
Coursera
Series C in 2015
Coursera, Inc. operates an online education platform that partners with over 140 universities and organizations globally, providing access to more than 1,000 courses across various fields, including business, computer science, data science, and arts. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the platform serves over 20 million registered learners, offering courses that facilitate career advancement and personal development. Coursera's offerings include video lectures, interactive quizzes, and peer-graded assessments, making education accessible to individuals worldwide. The company's business model encompasses three main segments: Consumer, Enterprise, and Degrees, with the majority of its revenue generated from the Consumer segment, which caters to individual learners seeking practical skills and certifications.
Zephyr Health
Series C in 2015
Zephyr Health, Inc. specializes in providing cloud-based insights-as-a-service solutions tailored for life sciences companies, including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device firms. Its flagship product, Zephyr Illuminate, organizes and visualizes global health data, enabling users to connect therapies with patients effectively. The company offers various analytical tools, including Referral Analytics to identify healthcare provider referral patterns, Segment Analytics for aggregating critical data for medical and commercial teams, and Zephyr Recommendations, which alerts users to enhance engagement with target physicians and institutions. Additional solutions, such as Zephyr Profiles, Zephyr Scores, and Zephyr Scoreboard, facilitate in-depth analysis and trend identification within specific segments. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, Zephyr Health operates as a subsidiary of Anju Software, Inc. and has established a strategic partnership with Decision Resources Group to strengthen its data and analytics capabilities.
Stripe
Series C in 2015
Stripe, Inc. is a technology company that develops application programming interfaces (APIs) and tools to facilitate online payment processing for businesses. Its offerings include a range of services such as a developer toolkit for payments, subscription management, and a routing engine for handling third-party payouts. Additionally, Stripe provides analytics tools for business insights, fraud detection, customizable payment forms, and an embeddable checkout solution that works across various devices. The company supports a wide array of payment methods, including major credit and debit cards, and caters to diverse sectors such as e-commerce, B2B platforms, and non-profits. Established in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Stripe operates in multiple international markets including Canada, the UK, Australia, and several European countries. The company also offers Stripe Capital, which provides businesses with flexible financing options based on their payment history, helping them manage cash flow and invest in growth.
Xiu.com
Series C in 2015
Xiu.com Inc. is an online marketplace specializing in fashion and luxury goods in China. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Shenzhen, the platform connects international brands and retailers with Chinese consumers, offering a wide array of products including apparel, shoes, accessories, watches, bags, and cosmetics. Xiu.com serves as a portal for well-known global brands seeking to enter the burgeoning Chinese fashion market, catering to a diverse clientele that ranges from luxury enthusiasts to fast-fashion shoppers. The platform facilitates access to high-quality items and promotes the international fashion community to China's expanding population of online shoppers.
Instart
Series C in 2015
Instart is a digital experience management company that specializes in enhancing the performance of web and mobile applications for leading brands such as Neiman Marcus, Microsoft, and AT&T. Its unique Digital Experience Cloud employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize and secure web content dynamically, ensuring that applications perform efficiently across various devices and user conditions. This technology enables companies to achieve significant improvements in application speed, resulting in faster load times and enhanced user experiences. As a result, businesses utilizing Instart's services can see increased conversion rates, higher online revenue, and improved customer satisfaction scores. Instart also supports media companies in boosting online advertising revenue by enhancing viewability and countering ad-blocking software. Additionally, IT departments benefit from reduced total cost of ownership, improved security, and enhanced reliability for their digital infrastructures.
SessionM
Series C in 2015
SessionM, Inc. is a cloud-based customer engagement and loyalty platform that enables brands to enhance their relationships with customers through personalized interactions. The platform collects and analyzes customer behavior from various channels, including in-store, online, and mobile, allowing for real-time data integration and insights. By utilizing advanced machine learning and a rules-based engine, SessionM delivers tailored marketing automation and loyalty solutions, which help businesses engage customers more effectively with targeted offers and recommendations. The company's services also include a reporting tool that assesses the impact of loyalty programs on revenue. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, SessionM operates globally with additional offices in major cities such as New York, Chicago, Pittsburgh, London, and Amsterdam. Incorporated in 2010, the company has positioned itself as a key player in the customer loyalty sector, focusing on helping enterprises create profitable customer relationships.
Rapid Micro Biosystems
Series C in 2015
Rapid Micro Biosystems is a life sciences technology company that specializes in products designed to detect microbial contamination in the manufacturing processes of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and personal care products. Its flagship offering, the Growth Direct System, automates and modernizes traditional microbial quality control testing, providing a non-destructive method for microbial enumeration. The company, originally established as Genomic Profiling Systems in 2006, rebranded in 2007 and is headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Germany. In addition to its automated systems, Rapid Micro Biosystems offers a range of services, including on-site installation, regulatory compliance assistance, system certification training, and technical support, serving clients across the Americas and Europe. Their solutions are utilized in various applications such as environmental monitoring, water testing, and bioburden testing, facilitating the efficient manufacturing and release of critical healthcare products.
Meican
Series C in 2015
Meican.com is an online platform that specializes in food ordering and delivery services, catering to both individual and corporate clients. Founded in January 2011, the platform allows users to browse detailed take-out menus from over 30,000 partner restaurants in major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. Meican.com offers personalized meal selection, making it easy for users to choose their preferred dishes. Additionally, it provides enterprise solutions for efficient meal ordering, addressing challenges related to food classification and billing, thereby allowing businesses to focus on their core operations. Meican.com combines a wealth of experience in product research and development with a professional operational team, enhancing the overall food ordering experience for its users.
SymphonyAI Sensa
Series C in 2015
SymphonyAI Sensa specializes in advanced crime detection services tailored for financial institutions globally. Utilizing a unique blend of artificial intelligence and machine learning, Sensa identifies criminal activities that traditional detection systems often overlook. Customers have reported significant improvements, including an 81-fold enhancement in risk-to-alert ratios, a 263% increase in Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), and a 77% reduction in false positives. The platform not only provides predictive insights but also streamlines operations by accurately pinpointing genuine anomalies within existing data. Sensa is designed to be user-friendly and offers fully explainable results, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Choose Energy
Series C in 2015
We are committed to making energy choice simple and easy. When we started back in 2008, we had a vision to simplify shopping for the best electricity and natural gas rates, plan terms and renewable energy options. Today, using data and energy expertise, we now manage over a billion dollars in energy bills while delivering the highest quality service and saving millions of dollars for people and businesses across America. We take comfort in knowing you and your neighbors are getting the energy plan that’s right for you.
Instacart
Series C in 2015
Instacart is a prominent grocery delivery service operating in the United States and Canada, facilitating rapid deliveries of groceries and home essentials, often within an hour. The company partners with a variety of local and national grocers, including well-known brands such as Safeway, Whole Foods, and Costco, allowing customers to select from over 500,000 items and combine orders from multiple stores. Instacart employs a network of approximately 600,000 independent contractors who pick and deliver items directly to customers' homes. In addition to its delivery services, Instacart generates revenue by charging fees based on order value and by offering advertising opportunities primarily to consumer-packaged goods companies. With nearly 8 million monthly active users, Instacart has established itself as a leading platform in the grocery delivery market.
Ionic Security
Series C in 2015
Ionic Security, a data security platform, provides access control, intellectual property monitoring, data encryption, and policy management. Ionic Security (formerly Social Fortress) enables the use of cloud services by protecting sensitive data anywhere it travels and wherever it resides, whether on the corporate network, in the cloud or on mobile devices. The first unified data security platform of its kind, Ionic Security takes a comprehensive approach to secure data in today’s borderless enterprise by providing access control, intellectual property monitoring, data encryption, and policy management, without proxies or gateways or changes in user behavior. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and is backed by leading venture firms such as Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Google Ventures, TechOperators, and ff VC as well as industry experts Christopher Klaus, Ken Levine, Phil Dunkelberger, and Dr. Paul Judge.
Optoro
Series C in 2014
Optoro, Inc. operates a robust reverse logistics platform aimed at managing distressed inventory for retailers, manufacturers, and third-party providers. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., with an additional location in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, Optoro specializes in asset recovery solutions, facilitating the remarketing of customer returns, overstock, and refurbished products through various online channels. The company offers a comprehensive returns management system that encompasses the entire returns lifecycle, from initiation to resale, while also providing inventory management services including warehousing, fulfillment, and eco-friendly disposal. By leveraging data analytics and multi-channel marketing, Optoro enables clients to optimize the recovery of returned and excess inventory, thereby minimizing environmental waste and enhancing operational efficiency. The company serves a diverse clientele both in the United States and internationally.
Endgame
Series C in 2014
Endgame, Inc. specializes in security intelligence and analytics solutions, catering to both federal and commercial clients. The company offers a comprehensive endpoint security platform that empowers security operations teams and incident responders to proactively prevent attacks, thereby reducing the time and costs associated with incident response. Endgame’s technology leverages machine learning and data science to detect and mitigate unique threats throughout the entire attack lifecycle while ensuring minimal disruption to normal business operations. In addition to its core products, the company provides software research and professional services tailored to the needs of federal customers. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with an additional office in San Francisco, Endgame operates as a subsidiary of Elastic N.V.
Ambiq Micro
Series C in 2014
Ambiq Micro, Inc. specializes in the development of ultra-low power integrated circuits tailored for power-sensitive applications. The company focuses on creating subthreshold power optimized technology, producing real-time clocks and microcontrollers for various uses, including wearables, smart cards, wireless sensors, and Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices. Founded in 2009 and based in Austin, Texas, Ambiq Micro also maintains offices in San Jose, California, and several locations in China. Its pioneering technology aims to facilitate the creation of next-generation wireless electronics by enabling innovative companies to design products that minimize battery dependency, reduce overall power consumption, and enhance design flexibility. Additionally, Ambiq Micro provides technical support services to its clients, further contributing to its mission of advancing low-power semiconductor solutions.
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