6K is a company that specializes in advanced microwave plasma technology, focusing on the development of engineered materials for diverse industries such as additive manufacturing, renewable energy, aerospace, and consumer electronics. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in North Andover, Massachusetts, 6K utilizes its proprietary Unimelt systems to produce high-purity materials rapidly, significantly reducing production time from days to seconds while cutting energy consumption by two-thirds and eliminating wastewater. The company's innovative approach allows for the creation of premium powders and battery cathode materials tailored to specific industry needs, emphasizing sustainability throughout its processes. By leveraging sustainable input streams and precise manufacturing techniques, 6K aims to minimize waste and enhance the quality and performance of the materials it produces, thereby advancing various sectors in the materials engineering landscape.
Cyvl.ai
Venture Round in 2024
Cyvl.ai is a technology company focused on enhancing the management of physical infrastructure assets for civil engineers and government entities. Utilizing advanced 3D mapping technology and proprietary machine learning algorithms, Cyvl.ai provides a web-based software platform that enables users to efficiently gather and analyze data on various infrastructure elements such as roads, sidewalks, signs, and trees. Their vehicle-mounted mapping sensors streamline the process of infrastructure inspections, ultimately saving time and improving safety. The platform's capability for direct integration with other asset management tools further facilitates effective data utilization, making it a valuable resource for managing infrastructure assets more effectively and affordably.
Flyby Robotics
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Flyby Robotics is a developer of autonomous drones that are manufactured in the United States and are free of critical Chinese electronic components. The company specializes in enabling machine learning capabilities at the edge, which streamlines the execution of resource-intensive applications on its drones. Flyby Robotics' platform enhances the operational experience for drone operators by facilitating complex autonomous missions across various sectors, including drone delivery, critical infrastructure, renewable energy, and public safety. By focusing on a secure environment for application deployment, the company aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of drone operations in these critical areas.
Logiwa is a cloud-based warehouse and inventory management software company founded in 2016 and based in Chicago, Illinois. Originally known as LA Software Corp, the company rebranded in 2017 to focus on providing solutions for retail, e-commerce, and third-party logistics (3PL) businesses. Logiwa's platform offers integrated warehouse management and order fulfillment capabilities, enabling high-volume direct-to-consumer brands, wholesalers, and 3PLs to efficiently manage their operations. The software facilitates seamless connections with various online stores and marketplaces, enhancing the ability to run digital warehouses and adapt to changing environments. Logiwa's clientele includes notable names such as Amazon, eBay, and Shopify, reflecting its strong presence in the industry. The company's solutions aim to optimize inventory synchronization, improve shipment visibility, and reduce operational costs, allowing businesses to effectively track and manage their inventory across multiple sales channels.
Cyvl.ai
Venture Round in 2022
Cyvl.ai is a technology company focused on enhancing the management of physical infrastructure assets for civil engineers and government entities. Utilizing advanced 3D mapping technology and proprietary machine learning algorithms, Cyvl.ai provides a web-based software platform that enables users to efficiently gather and analyze data on various infrastructure elements such as roads, sidewalks, signs, and trees. Their vehicle-mounted mapping sensors streamline the process of infrastructure inspections, ultimately saving time and improving safety. The platform's capability for direct integration with other asset management tools further facilitates effective data utilization, making it a valuable resource for managing infrastructure assets more effectively and affordably.
Qeepsake
Seed Round in 2022
Qeepsake, Inc. is a company that operates an online platform designed for parents to capture and preserve memories of their children. Founded in 2015 and based in Newtonville, Massachusetts, Qeepsake offers a mobile application that facilitates the creation of text-message baby books. Parents can receive text prompts and questions, to which they can respond with answers or relevant photos, thereby contributing entries to their child's private online journal. The platform has gained popularity, with over 300,000 families across the United States and Canada using it to collect and store meaningful stories and memories, ultimately creating a personalized heirloom for their children to cherish in adulthood.
Logiwa is a cloud-based warehouse and inventory management software company founded in 2016 and based in Chicago, Illinois. Originally known as LA Software Corp, the company rebranded in 2017 to focus on providing solutions for retail, e-commerce, and third-party logistics (3PL) businesses. Logiwa's platform offers integrated warehouse management and order fulfillment capabilities, enabling high-volume direct-to-consumer brands, wholesalers, and 3PLs to efficiently manage their operations. The software facilitates seamless connections with various online stores and marketplaces, enhancing the ability to run digital warehouses and adapt to changing environments. Logiwa's clientele includes notable names such as Amazon, eBay, and Shopify, reflecting its strong presence in the industry. The company's solutions aim to optimize inventory synchronization, improve shipment visibility, and reduce operational costs, allowing businesses to effectively track and manage their inventory across multiple sales channels.
Benchmark Space Systems
Convertible Note in 2022
Benchmark Space Systems, Inc. is a company that specializes in the research, design, and manufacture of propulsion products tailored for the small satellite market. Founded in 2014 and based in South Burlington, Vermont, with an additional office in Burlington, the company provides integrated spacecraft propulsion systems, mobility subsystems, and orbit transfer products. Its offerings are essential for various satellite operations, including orbit insertion, deorbit, collision avoidance, and momentum management. Benchmark Space Systems is focused on delivering low-cost propulsion solutions that utilize a non-toxic, inert chemical, enhancing safety in transport and storage. The company's proprietary resistor jet micro propulsion system combines thruster, propellant storage, and control hardware into a compact package, making it an attractive option for businesses, scientists, and universities looking to utilize small satellites. With the small satellite market projected to grow significantly, Benchmark Space Systems is positioned to play a key role in this sector's development.
Wyebot
Venture Round in 2022
Wyebot, Inc. is a technology company based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, specializing in wireless intelligence and automation. Founded in 2016, it offers an AI-driven platform that analyzes and optimizes wireless networks, addressing issues such as intermittent WiFi performance and ensuring business continuity through real-time alerts. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence, machine learning, and fog-computing technologies to automatically identify problems and provide actionable solutions, significantly reducing the time required for problem resolution. Wyebot primarily serves corporate enterprises, educational institutions, managed service providers, healthcare organizations, and entertainment venues, enhancing their ability to manage and optimize their wireless ecosystems effectively.
Luxury Travel Hackers
Equity Crowdfunding in 2021
Luxury Travel Hackers is a travel booking platform that focuses on redefining luxury travel by incorporating cultural considerations. The company utilizes travel content and influencers to transform vacations into bookable experiences directly through social media, creating a user-friendly marketplace. Its platform offers a comprehensive range of services, including securing restaurant reservations, matching travelers with suitable accommodations, and organizing team-building or incentive trips. Additionally, Luxury Travel Hackers supports corporate hosting arrangements, allowing the new generation of travelers to explore luxury destinations at more affordable prices. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to simplify the travel planning process while enhancing the overall experience for its clients.
Datasembly
Venture Round in 2021
Datasembly, Inc. is a data analytics company based in Washington, D.C., founded in 2014. It specializes in transforming web data content into structured information, focusing on grocery and retail pricing records. Datasembly's primary solution aggregates pricing data from a wide range of retailers and quick-service restaurants on a weekly basis, aiming to collect comprehensive price information for every product sold in stores daily. The company utilizes advanced technologies, including natural language processing and machine learning, to process this highly volatile data into customized, actionable reports. These insights empower brands, retailers, and analytics firms to make informed, cost-effective business decisions. Additionally, the data provided by Datasembly supports economic indicators, market research, and consumer applications, enhancing operational efficiency for its clients.
REsurety, Inc. is a risk transfer intermediary focused on enhancing the profitability of wind power projects through innovative risk management solutions. Founded in 2012 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company specializes in providing data, analytics, and related services that help clients evaluate, quantify, and optimize the value of wind volume hedging. By streamlining the process of risk transfer, REsurety supports wind project developers, owners, and financial underwriters in effectively managing the inherent risks associated with renewable energy investments. The company's technology integrates physical science, big data, and financial engineering, enabling clients to make informed decisions that maximize the resilience and sustainability of clean energy projects.
6K is a company that specializes in advanced microwave plasma technology, focusing on the development of engineered materials for diverse industries such as additive manufacturing, renewable energy, aerospace, and consumer electronics. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in North Andover, Massachusetts, 6K utilizes its proprietary Unimelt systems to produce high-purity materials rapidly, significantly reducing production time from days to seconds while cutting energy consumption by two-thirds and eliminating wastewater. The company's innovative approach allows for the creation of premium powders and battery cathode materials tailored to specific industry needs, emphasizing sustainability throughout its processes. By leveraging sustainable input streams and precise manufacturing techniques, 6K aims to minimize waste and enhance the quality and performance of the materials it produces, thereby advancing various sectors in the materials engineering landscape.
Involve.ai
Series A in 2021
Involve is a customer intelligence platform that uses artificial intelligence to help businesses accelerate growth from existing data. It organizes all customer data and interactions in a single dashboard to quickly predict customer health, stop customers from leaving, and expand them to increase revenue.
Faraday, Inc. is a technology company that operates an analytics platform, primarily serving the banking and payments, energy, and education sectors. Established in 2012 and based in Middlebury, Vermont, the company offers four key solutions: Audiences for visual data exploration, Campaigns for data-driven multichannel outreach, Models for predicting key business outcomes, and Teams for permission-based data collaboration. Faraday's platform enables clients to gain insights, optimize marketing campaigns, and make data-driven decisions to improve business outcomes.
Mendel.ai
Series A in 2021
Mendel is a clinical AI platform for life sciences and healthcare organizations that deciphers health data with clinician-like logic. It indexes structured and unstructured data and replaces the complexity of querying with the simplicity of chatting.
Logiwa is a cloud-based warehouse and inventory management software company founded in 2016 and based in Chicago, Illinois. Originally known as LA Software Corp, the company rebranded in 2017 to focus on providing solutions for retail, e-commerce, and third-party logistics (3PL) businesses. Logiwa's platform offers integrated warehouse management and order fulfillment capabilities, enabling high-volume direct-to-consumer brands, wholesalers, and 3PLs to efficiently manage their operations. The software facilitates seamless connections with various online stores and marketplaces, enhancing the ability to run digital warehouses and adapt to changing environments. Logiwa's clientele includes notable names such as Amazon, eBay, and Shopify, reflecting its strong presence in the industry. The company's solutions aim to optimize inventory synchronization, improve shipment visibility, and reduce operational costs, allowing businesses to effectively track and manage their inventory across multiple sales channels.
Breezeway
Series A in 2020
Breezeway Homes, Inc. is a Boston-based company that develops intelligent property maintenance and management software. Founded in 2015, Breezeway offers a comprehensive platform designed to enhance property care and operational efficiency for various sectors, including vacation rentals, residential rentals, corporate housing, hotels, and cleaning services. The platform facilitates task automation, guest messaging, quality assurance, and compliance, while also providing tools for asset management and owner relations. By combining robust property profiles with mobile task management, Breezeway allows property managers and owners to conduct inspections, monitor cleaning processes, and coordinate tasks with both internal staff and external service providers. This integrated approach ensures that properties are well-maintained, operations run smoothly, and clients receive high-quality service.
Sea Machines Robotics
Series B in 2020
Sea Machines Robotics, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced autonomous control and navigation systems for the commercial marine industry. Established in 2014, the company produces systems like SM300 for remote vessel command, SM200 for collaborative operations, SM400 for AI-powered situational awareness on container ships, RC NXT for PLC-based wireless control, and DP-NXT for crew reduction or elimination on vessels. Sea Machines offers solutions for various unmanned applications, including bathymetric surveys, AUV-tendering, subsea asset inspection, passive acoustic monitoring, and dual towing.
KnowIt Events
Seed Round in 2019
KnowIt Events is an organization based in North Wales, Pennsylvania, specializing in event management services that foster collaboration within the intellectual property ecosystem. Founded in 2019 by Cheryl Slipski, the company creates a platform for creators and protectors of intellectual property to engage in meaningful discourse on critical issues and innovation. By organizing impactful events, KnowIt Events aims to unite change-makers to address current challenges and shape the future of intellectual enterprises. Their mission centers on advancing innovation through community engagement and productive collaboration on vital topics in the intellectual property space.
Revel is a company dedicated to accelerating electric vehicle (EV) adoption in urban areas through its all-electric rideshare service and network of fast-charging stations. The company operates a fleet of easily recognizable blue electric vehicles, providing a cleaner, safer, and more affordable rideshare experience. Revel places a strong emphasis on safety and cleanliness, utilizing vetted drivers and regularly detailed cars to ensure high service standards. Additionally, Revel offers electric mopeds that can be booked through a mobile application, allowing users to locate the nearest moped and start their ride conveniently. This combination of rideshare services and charging infrastructure positions Revel as a key player in promoting sustainable transportation solutions.
6K is a company that specializes in advanced microwave plasma technology, focusing on the development of engineered materials for diverse industries such as additive manufacturing, renewable energy, aerospace, and consumer electronics. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in North Andover, Massachusetts, 6K utilizes its proprietary Unimelt systems to produce high-purity materials rapidly, significantly reducing production time from days to seconds while cutting energy consumption by two-thirds and eliminating wastewater. The company's innovative approach allows for the creation of premium powders and battery cathode materials tailored to specific industry needs, emphasizing sustainability throughout its processes. By leveraging sustainable input streams and precise manufacturing techniques, 6K aims to minimize waste and enhance the quality and performance of the materials it produces, thereby advancing various sectors in the materials engineering landscape.
Amastan Technologies
Series B in 2019
Amastan Technologies LLC specializes in the development, commercialization and implementation of plasma technologies for the production and processing of nanomaterials. Amastan proudly relies on its highly educated scientists and engineers who combine industry and academic experience in a variety of fields such as plasma physics and plasma chemistry, industrial processes, material sciences, and engineering.
PeopleGrove
Series A in 2019
PeopleGrove Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. It develops an educational platform that supports the entire student lifecycle in higher education institutions, serving over 650 institutions globally. The platform enhances engagement from prospective students to alumni by providing access to mentorship, career support services, and college navigation. It aims to improve student career readiness and confidence through personalized assistance powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning. PeopleGrove's comprehensive solutions facilitate admissions and enrollment, student services, and alumni engagement, while also promoting experiential and project-based learning through industry partnerships. The company's mission is to ensure that every learner can access the necessary networks and resources to succeed, aiding them in navigating their academic and professional journeys effectively.
Benchmark Space Systems
Seed Round in 2018
Benchmark Space Systems, Inc. is a company that specializes in the research, design, and manufacture of propulsion products tailored for the small satellite market. Founded in 2014 and based in South Burlington, Vermont, with an additional office in Burlington, the company provides integrated spacecraft propulsion systems, mobility subsystems, and orbit transfer products. Its offerings are essential for various satellite operations, including orbit insertion, deorbit, collision avoidance, and momentum management. Benchmark Space Systems is focused on delivering low-cost propulsion solutions that utilize a non-toxic, inert chemical, enhancing safety in transport and storage. The company's proprietary resistor jet micro propulsion system combines thruster, propellant storage, and control hardware into a compact package, making it an attractive option for businesses, scientists, and universities looking to utilize small satellites. With the small satellite market projected to grow significantly, Benchmark Space Systems is positioned to play a key role in this sector's development.
Future Family
Series A in 2018
Future Family, Inc. is a subscription-based fertility company founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It provides comprehensive healthcare solutions for individuals and couples navigating fertility challenges, offering plans that cover all associated costs. The company's services include personalized fertility planning, clinic matching, and a dedicated nurse concierge, ensuring 24/7 access to a care team. Future Family specializes in on-demand medical support for procedures such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and egg freezing, and it features a digital health platform for managing fertility care. By combining financial assistance with expert guidance, Future Family aims to deliver a stress-free fertility experience for its clients.
YourMechanic
Series B in 2018
YourMechanic, Inc. is an online platform that facilitates car repair and maintenance services, allowing vehicle owners to request quotes, book appointments, and receive advice from professional mechanics at their home or office. Established in 2011 and based in Mountain View, California, the company aims to make car repair both affordable and convenient. YourMechanic connects car owners with local mechanics, enabling customers to choose the services they need and the mechanics they prefer. The platform offers a comprehensive range of services, including oil changes, brake pad replacements, and diagnostics, as well as tools for tracking maintenance schedules and service histories. By providing a transparent and user-friendly approach to car maintenance, YourMechanic enhances the overall experience for both vehicle owners and service providers.
Yumble is a weekly subscription that delivers healthy, delicious and fully cooked meals specifically designed for kids. The company aims to make mealtime stress-free for parents and super fun for kids. Currently, they offer plenty of options for dinner, lunch, breakfast, and snacks. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in New York, New York, United States.
Logiwa
Venture Round in 2018
Logiwa is a cloud-based warehouse and inventory management software company founded in 2016 and based in Chicago, Illinois. Originally known as LA Software Corp, the company rebranded in 2017 to focus on providing solutions for retail, e-commerce, and third-party logistics (3PL) businesses. Logiwa's platform offers integrated warehouse management and order fulfillment capabilities, enabling high-volume direct-to-consumer brands, wholesalers, and 3PLs to efficiently manage their operations. The software facilitates seamless connections with various online stores and marketplaces, enhancing the ability to run digital warehouses and adapt to changing environments. Logiwa's clientele includes notable names such as Amazon, eBay, and Shopify, reflecting its strong presence in the industry. The company's solutions aim to optimize inventory synchronization, improve shipment visibility, and reduce operational costs, allowing businesses to effectively track and manage their inventory across multiple sales channels.
Worklete is the habit and skill-building application for today’s frontline workforce. Based on 40 years of training and safety experience with frontline teams, the Worklete platform uses data to engineer out the human coach. Worklete provides users an always-on mobile coach for a personalized learning experience to build lasting habits and reduce the risk of injury. The company has helped their clients such as Penske Logistics, Hub Group Trucking, Sierra Nevada Brewing, and Nestle Waters reduce upwards of 50% of annual injuries, saving tens of millions of dollars in injury-related costs and inefficiencies while helping hard-working folks on the frontline stay employed and return home healthy. Worklete is headquartered in San Francisco and has secured $8M in funding from Trinity Ventures, Launch Capital, RiverPark Ventures, and Kapor Capital. To learn more, visit http://worklete.com/.
Involve.ai
Seed Round in 2018
Involve is a customer intelligence platform that uses artificial intelligence to help businesses accelerate growth from existing data. It organizes all customer data and interactions in a single dashboard to quickly predict customer health, stop customers from leaving, and expand them to increase revenue.
Toka Group is a cyber capacity-building company based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing intelligence gathering technologies aimed at enhancing homeland security. Toka designs, builds, and manages customized ecosystems of cyber capabilities and software products for governmental, law enforcement, and security agencies. Its software-based platforms facilitate intelligence gathering and enable agencies to make actionable decisions swiftly and accurately, thereby strengthening their ability to combat terrorism and cybercrime.
Modumate
Seed Round in 2018
Modumate, Inc. is a software company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing a 3D modeling platform for professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction. Founded in 2017, Modumate offers building information modeling (BIM) tools that facilitate the planning, design, and management of building projects. Its innovative software automates the creation, annotation, and updating of permit and construction drawings, significantly enhancing the productivity of architects. By enabling users to design in three dimensions and automatically generate two-dimensional drawing sets, Modumate empowers architects to create more efficient layouts and derive valuable insights from their designs. The platform is designed to streamline workflows and modernize the architectural process, ultimately saving time and improving client service.
Inbox Health
Seed Round in 2018
Inbox Health Corp. is a digital healthcare company based in New Haven, Connecticut, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing a patient communication platform aimed at medical billers in the United States. The Inbox Health platform automates the patient communication process through bi-directional correspondence and utilizes proprietary algorithms, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. This enables patients to better understand their medical bills and access various payment options. By analyzing a wide range of data points across its customer base, the platform allows billers to personalize the billing, payment, and communication experiences for each patient, ultimately enhancing patient collections and overall satisfaction. The company's mission is to reduce administrative waste in healthcare by streamlining the billing and payment experience for patients.
InvolveSoft
Venture Round in 2018
Involve.ai specializes in consolidating customer data and interactions into a comprehensive dashboard, enabling businesses to efficiently assess customer health and retention. By leveraging this centralized data, companies can proactively address potential churn and explore opportunities for revenue expansion through existing customers. Involve.ai aims to enhance customer engagement and improve overall business performance by providing actionable insights derived from organized customer information.
Carpe is a manufacturer of over-the-counter antiperspirant lotions designed specifically for hands and feet. Its products are dermatologist-recommended, 100% non-irritating, and clinically proven to effectively reduce sweat. Carpe's antiperspirant lotion is non-greasy and leaves no residue, featuring natural eucalyptus oil for added smoothness and comfort. The company focuses on providing a safe and effective solution for individuals struggling with excessive sweating in these areas, ensuring ease of use and reliable results.
ClearGov
Venture Round in 2018
ClearGov Inc. is a financial transparency and budgeting platform dedicated to local governments and their residents, primarily serving communities in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Maynard, Massachusetts, ClearGov develops a Software-as-a-Service platform that transforms complex financial statements into interactive infographics. Its offerings include modules for financial forecasting, peer-to-peer financial benchmarking, collaborative budgeting, and enhanced public accountability. The platform is designed to streamline the budget process by automating workflows, increasing collaboration, and centralizing data, making it accessible and effective for local governments of all sizes. ClearGov's solutions empower municipalities to compare their spending with similar communities, fostering better decision-making and transparency. The company has gained recognition in the GovTech sector and has been acknowledged for its innovative culture and workplace environment.
Citruslabs
Seed Round in 2018
Citruslabs specializes in streamlining clinical trials, supporting research organizations of all sizes. Its platform facilitates patient recruitment and retention by offering a network of health applications that engage users with educational content on physical exercises, nutrition, games, and clinical trial information. This data is then shared with healthcare clients, helping them identify and connect with suitable trial candidates.
Biorez, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing bioresorbable scaffold implants aimed at enhancing tissue regeneration in vivo. Founded in 2008 and based in New Haven, Connecticut, the company offers innovative products such as the L-C Ligament, designed for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, which eliminates the need for donor tissue harvesting and serves as a superior alternative to cadaver-based materials. Biorez utilizes patented technology involving a degradable polymer, PLLA, in its orthopedic implants to promote the regeneration and augmentation of soft tissue. Among its offerings is the biorez GRAFT, a FDA-cleared device for soft tissue augmentation of the rotator cuff. The company’s bioinductive implants stabilize surgical repairs while the body rebuilds its musculoskeletal tissue, thereby facilitating quicker and safer recovery for patients and providing surgeons with effective tools to improve soft tissue repair outcomes.
Zagster Inc. is a provider of bike-sharing programs, specializing in the design, construction, and operation of both private and public-private bike-sharing systems in North America. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company partners with property managers, universities, corporate campuses, hotels, and small cities to offer bike-sharing solutions tailored to the needs of tenants, employees, guests, and residents. Zagster's comprehensive offerings include a mobile application that facilitates the unlocking, riding, and returning of bikes, as well as a micro-mobility operations platform for e-mobility providers. Additionally, the company provides maintenance and rider support services, ensuring a seamless experience for users.
Love Stories TV
Seed Round in 2018
Love Stories TV is a video-powered marketplace that specializes in wedding planning. The company connects engaged couples with a variety of ideas, products, and services essential for their weddings. It also serves as a platform for wedding businesses, providing them access to a steady stream of potential customers. The platform features a diverse range of professionally produced wedding films, showcasing different budgets, aesthetics, and cultural backgrounds. This inclusive approach fosters a unique visual community where couples and event professionals can interact and share experiences, enhancing the overall wedding planning process.
MarketMuse
Seed Round in 2018
MarketMuse, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in an artificial intelligence-driven content intelligence and strategy platform. Established in 2013, MarketMuse offers a comprehensive solution that supports the entire content life cycle, including research, planning, creation, and optimization. Its platform analyzes vast amounts of web data to help users, such as SEOs, content strategists, editors, and marketers, generate articles that enhance search traffic and audience engagement. By leveraging AI technology, MarketMuse aims to streamline content development processes and improve overall content effectiveness.
Elsen Inc. is a financial technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2013. The company specializes in providing a cloud-based platform-as-a-service designed specifically for large financial institutions. Its platform enables users to efficiently manage, access, and utilize vast quantities of data, facilitating improved decision-making and the resolution of complex financial challenges. Elsen's technology incorporates an accelerated computing engine and graphical processing unit-based algorithms, which optimize data handling and resource management, ultimately helping financial firms achieve faster access to insights and enhanced return on investment.
6K is a company that specializes in advanced microwave plasma technology, focusing on the development of engineered materials for diverse industries such as additive manufacturing, renewable energy, aerospace, and consumer electronics. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in North Andover, Massachusetts, 6K utilizes its proprietary Unimelt systems to produce high-purity materials rapidly, significantly reducing production time from days to seconds while cutting energy consumption by two-thirds and eliminating wastewater. The company's innovative approach allows for the creation of premium powders and battery cathode materials tailored to specific industry needs, emphasizing sustainability throughout its processes. By leveraging sustainable input streams and precise manufacturing techniques, 6K aims to minimize waste and enhance the quality and performance of the materials it produces, thereby advancing various sectors in the materials engineering landscape.
Amastan Technologies
Series B in 2017
Amastan Technologies LLC specializes in the development, commercialization and implementation of plasma technologies for the production and processing of nanomaterials. Amastan proudly relies on its highly educated scientists and engineers who combine industry and academic experience in a variety of fields such as plasma physics and plasma chemistry, industrial processes, material sciences, and engineering.
Lumicell, Inc. is a company focused on developing and marketing innovative image-guided solutions for cancer surgery. It specializes in technology that provides real-time visual feedback to surgeons regarding the presence of residual cancer cells within the tumor bed. The core of Lumicell's system includes a handheld imaging device and a cancer-specific optical contrast agent that illuminates cancer cells, allowing for thorough removal of cancerous tissue during surgery. The company's lead product is currently undergoing clinical trials, particularly in breast cancer surgery, where it aims to reduce the rates of positive margins and repeat surgeries while preserving healthy tissue. Additionally, Lumicell's technology is being explored for use in other types of cancer, such as colorectal cancer and pancreatic cancer. Founded in 2008 and based in Wellesley, Massachusetts, Lumicell has demonstrated a strong safety profile for its imaging agent and has not missed any cancer detections in clinical studies to date.
ViralGains
Series B in 2017
ViralGains, Inc. is a video marketing platform based in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2012. The company assists advertising agencies and brands in effectively reaching their target audiences by enhancing consumer engagement through video content distributed across various digital channels. ViralGains focuses on business-to-business initiatives, including the distribution, seeding, and marketing of viral videos. Its platform integrates videos into user experiences on diverse destinations such as blogs, social games, and social news, while also leveraging influencer partnerships. Additionally, ViralGains utilizes zero-party data through interactive ads and audience building technology, allowing brands to discover, understand, and nurture both new and returning customers effectively. The platform measures consumer interactions with video content, enabling marketers to connect with audiences in preferred venues and contexts.
Minibar Delivery
Seed Round in 2017
Minibar Delivery is a marketplace that specializes in the on-demand delivery of wine, spirits, beer, and mixers. The company connects consumers with local liquor stores, vineyards, and bartenders, allowing customers to access a wide selection of premium alcoholic beverages. With operations in over 30 cities, including major markets like New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington D.C., Miami, and Dallas, Minibar Delivery offers a convenient shopping experience that enhances traditional alcohol procurement. By facilitating quick and easy access to a diverse range of products, Minibar Delivery meets the growing demand for efficient and personalized service in the beverage industry.
BentoBox CMS Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing a mobile operations platform tailored for restaurants. Founded in August 2013 by Krystle Mobayeni and Pierre Drescher, BentoBox automates various tasks for restaurants, including menu updates, social media management, private event promotions, and gift card sales. Its platform enhances the restaurant's online presence by offering features such as search engine optimization, social media and newsletter sign-up, and one-click reservations. By focusing on direct interactions between restaurants and their guests, BentoBox aims to eliminate reliance on third-party services, thereby allowing restaurants to drive high-margin revenue through their own websites. The company's tools are designed to improve operational efficiency while empowering restaurants to strengthen their customer relationships and maximize profits.
Karmic Labs
Series B in 2017
Karmic Labs, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in smart payment cards and integrated payment solutions designed to streamline the funding distribution workflow for businesses. Founded in 2014, Karmic provides corporate cards and modern applications that facilitate effective expense management for both small and large financial institutions, as well as various expense management clients. The company focuses on delivering reliable platform solutions that combine ease of enrollment and real-time mobile experiences, enabling users to efficiently manage their expenses and save time and money. Karmic's commitment to innovation positions it as a leader in the convergence of payment cards and mobile software.
Joany Inc., established in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, operates as an online insurance brokerage service under the name JOANY Health Insurance Services. The company simplifies health insurance processes by offering services such as doctors matching, billing counsel, and healthcare hacking assistance. Joany uses data, machine learning, and human expertise to streamline these services, acting as a year-round healthcare concierge for its clients.
PeopleGrove
Seed Round in 2017
PeopleGrove Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. It develops an educational platform that supports the entire student lifecycle in higher education institutions, serving over 650 institutions globally. The platform enhances engagement from prospective students to alumni by providing access to mentorship, career support services, and college navigation. It aims to improve student career readiness and confidence through personalized assistance powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning. PeopleGrove's comprehensive solutions facilitate admissions and enrollment, student services, and alumni engagement, while also promoting experiential and project-based learning through industry partnerships. The company's mission is to ensure that every learner can access the necessary networks and resources to succeed, aiding them in navigating their academic and professional journeys effectively.
Repsly, Inc. is a provider of mobile software solutions designed to improve field activity management for organizations with field representatives. Founded in 2010 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Repsly's platform simplifies the collection and analysis of field data, enabling teams to perform various functions such as customer service, order processing, and marketing. Its solutions cater to industries including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, fast-moving consumer goods, and merchandising services. Repsly's mobile app and manager's dashboard equip retail execution teams with real-time insights and customizable data collection tools, facilitating effective decision-making and enhancing sales performance. The company serves over 1,000 field teams across more than 80 countries, centralizing sales, field activities, and in-store data to connect operational efforts with sales outcomes.
Mendel.ai
Seed Round in 2017
Mendel is a clinical AI platform for life sciences and healthcare organizations that deciphers health data with clinician-like logic. It indexes structured and unstructured data and replaces the complexity of querying with the simplicity of chatting.
HLTH
Venture Round in 2017
HLTH, LLC is a New York-based company that organizes large-scale events focused on innovation within the healthcare industry. Founded in 2016, HLTH serves as a significant platform for diverse stakeholders, including providers, payers, employers, disruptive startups, investors, and representatives from government, media, and analysts, to come together and discuss crucial industry issues. Its events facilitate collaboration and dialogue among participants, driving substantial reductions in costs and improvements in the quality of healthcare. By fostering connections within the healthcare ecosystem, HLTH aims to catalyze transformation in the sector during a time of significant change.
NeuroLex Laboratories
Seed Round in 2017
NeuroLex Laboratories, Inc. is a health technology company based in Newnan, Georgia, that specializes in early diagnostics through speech analysis. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on collecting and analyzing speech and text samples to identify various health conditions before they develop into more serious symptoms. NeuroLex's primary applications are in the field of psychiatry, where it aims to detect disorders such as bipolar disorder, depression, psychosis, anxiety, and substance abuse. By providing early detection capabilities, NeuroLex Laboratories seeks to enhance health outcomes and reduce overall healthcare costs. In August 2020, the company was acquired by Sonde Health, Inc., furthering its mission to leverage innovative technology in the healthcare sector.
Duo AI is a software development company that develops advanced AI systems for homes.
Bunker is a prominent provider of insurance compliance and verification solutions, specializing in digital business insurance software. The company offers a comprehensive platform that combines smart Certificate of Insurance (COI) screening, compliance verification, and on-demand insurance services. Bunker's innovative marketplace streamlines the insurance process for small business buyers by efficiently matching them with the appropriate policies at critical moments. This approach enhances the insurance experience for enterprises, suppliers, and independent contractors, particularly in the context of contingent staffing models. Through its services, Bunker aims to simplify and improve contract-related insurance experiences for businesses.
Fitivity
Seed Round in 2017
Fitivity Inc. is a company that specializes in developing progression training applications tailored for various activities, including fitness, sports, dance, martial arts, and physical therapy. Founded in 2017 and based in Santa Monica, California, Fitivity offers a comprehensive suite of over 400 Android applications designed to assist users in achieving their training objectives. These applications cover a wide range of activities, including basketball training, weight loss workouts, yoga, flexibility training, and soccer training. Through its diverse offerings, Fitivity aims to support individuals in reaching their fitness and athletic goals.
Shine is a developer of a self-care communication application designed to make well-being accessible. Their application is a messaging bot that gives out life advice and positive reinforcements including actionable tips based on confidence, daily happiness, mental health, productivity, and self-care audio challenges to grow on the go through sms texts on a daily basis, enabling people with anxiety and depression to get career and life advice to take proper care of themselves.
Jovo
Convertible Note in 2017
Jovo is a developer of an open-source framework specifically designed for creating cross-platform voice applications, such as those for Alexa Skills and Google Assistant. The company focuses on facilitating the development of multimodal applications, allowing developers to build voice apps that can function across various platforms. Jovo provides essential resources, including support and tutorials, to assist clients in navigating the complexities of voice application development. Through its framework, Jovo aims to enhance the accessibility and functionality of voice technology for developers worldwide.
Sea Machines Robotics
Seed Round in 2017
Sea Machines Robotics, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced autonomous control and navigation systems for the commercial marine industry. Established in 2014, the company produces systems like SM300 for remote vessel command, SM200 for collaborative operations, SM400 for AI-powered situational awareness on container ships, RC NXT for PLC-based wireless control, and DP-NXT for crew reduction or elimination on vessels. Sea Machines offers solutions for various unmanned applications, including bathymetric surveys, AUV-tendering, subsea asset inspection, passive acoustic monitoring, and dual towing.
Freight Farms
Venture Round in 2017
Freight Farms, Inc. specializes in manufacturing innovative crop production units constructed from up-cycled shipping containers. Its flagship product, the Leafy Green Machine, is a pre-assembled hydroponic farm capable of producing commercial-scale yields of various crops, including herbs like mint and basil, as well as different types of lettuce and hearty greens such as kale and cabbage. Founded in 2010 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Freight Farms aims to provide access to fresh and affordable food in regions where traditional farming is not feasible due to climate constraints. The company's technology promotes local food economies and sustainable food systems by enabling high-yield crop production regardless of environmental conditions. It serves a diverse clientele, including business owners, soil farmers, schools, municipalities, and non-profits across the United States, Canada, and Europe.
Joany Inc., established in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, operates as an online insurance brokerage service under the name JOANY Health Insurance Services. The company simplifies health insurance processes by offering services such as doctors matching, billing counsel, and healthcare hacking assistance. Joany uses data, machine learning, and human expertise to streamline these services, acting as a year-round healthcare concierge for its clients.
Worklete
Venture Round in 2017
Worklete is the habit and skill-building application for today’s frontline workforce. Based on 40 years of training and safety experience with frontline teams, the Worklete platform uses data to engineer out the human coach. Worklete provides users an always-on mobile coach for a personalized learning experience to build lasting habits and reduce the risk of injury. The company has helped their clients such as Penske Logistics, Hub Group Trucking, Sierra Nevada Brewing, and Nestle Waters reduce upwards of 50% of annual injuries, saving tens of millions of dollars in injury-related costs and inefficiencies while helping hard-working folks on the frontline stay employed and return home healthy. Worklete is headquartered in San Francisco and has secured $8M in funding from Trinity Ventures, Launch Capital, RiverPark Ventures, and Kapor Capital. To learn more, visit http://worklete.com/.
Inbox Health
Seed Round in 2017
Inbox Health Corp. is a digital healthcare company based in New Haven, Connecticut, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing a patient communication platform aimed at medical billers in the United States. The Inbox Health platform automates the patient communication process through bi-directional correspondence and utilizes proprietary algorithms, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. This enables patients to better understand their medical bills and access various payment options. By analyzing a wide range of data points across its customer base, the platform allows billers to personalize the billing, payment, and communication experiences for each patient, ultimately enhancing patient collections and overall satisfaction. The company's mission is to reduce administrative waste in healthcare by streamlining the billing and payment experience for patients.
Pollen is a developer of an advertising platform aimed at assisting small and medium-sized online retailers in acquiring new customers through targeted advertising. The platform utilizes consumers' browsing, buying, and abandonment behavior to serve highly relevant ads across Facebook and Display networks. By leveraging actual browsing data, Pollen enables retailers to engage effectively with potential customers interested in their specific products, ultimately enhancing customer acquisition and boosting revenue.
ReThink Medical
Series A in 2017
ReThink Medical, Inc. is a medical device and digital health company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2010. The company specializes in the development of wrist-worn monitoring devices designed to predict and prevent hospitalizations due to heart failure. Their flagship product, CorBand™, utilizes advanced algorithms and artificial intelligence to continuously monitor physiological indicators such as heart rate and fluid status. This technology enables early detection of worsening heart conditions, potentially weeks in advance of noticeable symptoms. By focusing on compliance and ease of use, ReThink Medical aims to provide proactive management of heart failure patients, improving their quality of life while reducing healthcare costs associated with emergency interventions. In 2020, ReThink Medical became a subsidiary of Terumo Corporation.
Breezeway
Seed Round in 2016
Breezeway Homes, Inc. is a Boston-based company that develops intelligent property maintenance and management software. Founded in 2015, Breezeway offers a comprehensive platform designed to enhance property care and operational efficiency for various sectors, including vacation rentals, residential rentals, corporate housing, hotels, and cleaning services. The platform facilitates task automation, guest messaging, quality assurance, and compliance, while also providing tools for asset management and owner relations. By combining robust property profiles with mobile task management, Breezeway allows property managers and owners to conduct inspections, monitor cleaning processes, and coordinate tasks with both internal staff and external service providers. This integrated approach ensures that properties are well-maintained, operations run smoothly, and clients receive high-quality service.
SquareFoot
Venture Round in 2016
SquareFoot is a commercial real estate listing platform designed to assist companies in finding suitable office spaces. It focuses on providing a seamless and user-friendly experience throughout the leasing process, from initial search to lease negotiation and contract signing. By combining proprietary technology with a knowledgeable brokerage team, SquareFoot modernizes the traditionally cumbersome leasing process. The company emphasizes flexibility in lease options and prioritizes transparency, catering specifically to the needs of growing businesses that seek the right office environment. Its responsive team works diligently to connect prospective tenants with landlords and other service providers, ensuring that clients can easily navigate the real estate market.
Spoiler Alert
Seed Round in 2016
Spoiler Alert is a Boston-based software company that provides an inventory liquidation platform specifically designed for perishable consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands. The company operates primarily at the manufacturing plant or distribution center level, enabling food and beverage brands to effectively manage their excess and slow-moving inventory. Spoiler Alert's platform allows these brands to digitize their liquidation processes within a private network of discount retailers and nonprofit organizations. By focusing on maximizing value recovery and enhancing customer relationships, the company aims to streamline the typically manual sales processes faced by supply chain managers. Founded by MIT alumni, Spoiler Alert collaborates with prominent brands, including Campbell's, Danone, HelloFresh, and Kraft Heinz, while also working to support a network of discount channels dedicated to improving food access and reducing food waste.
Joany Inc., established in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, operates as an online insurance brokerage service under the name JOANY Health Insurance Services. The company simplifies health insurance processes by offering services such as doctors matching, billing counsel, and healthcare hacking assistance. Joany uses data, machine learning, and human expertise to streamline these services, acting as a year-round healthcare concierge for its clients.
Wivity
Convertible Note in 2016
Wivity Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of sockets and modems that enable connectivity across various networks throughout a product's life cycle. The company offers development boards that integrate hardware and software, facilitating the incorporation of its sockets and modems into a range of devices, as well as expansion slots for Wi-Fi devices to ensure cellular connectivity. In addition to its hardware offerings, Wivity provides governance frameworks and SaaS infrastructure tailored for Web3 collaborations, contributing to initiatives such as the SunSpec Alliance's cybersecurity certification program and the governance framework for OMA3. Wivity is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Promoboxx
Series A in 2016
Promoboxx Inc. is a Boston-based company that operates a brand-to-retailer marketing platform designed to facilitate collaboration between brands and their independent retailers. Founded in 2009, the platform allows brands to launch customized co-branded digital marketing campaigns that are compliant with brand guidelines. It enables brands to select participating retailers, validate their information, and schedule engagement actions, such as sharing reminders. Retailers can tailor national marketing materials to fit their local needs and access a suite of marketing tools to drive campaign traffic. Promoboxx supports over 85 leading brands, including The North Face and New Balance, enabling them to execute more than 3 million campaigns across 27,000 retailers. The platform also provides analytics to track engagement, campaign performance, and key business outcomes, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of marketing initiatives and fostering stronger relationships between brands and retailers.
Oshen
Convertible Note in 2016
Oshen Inc. is a messaging platform founded in 2014 and headquartered in Westwood, Massachusetts, that facilitates communication between businesses and customers. The company offers a user-friendly dashboard that integrates SMS texting services, enabling organizations to engage with their customers through various functionalities such as appointment scheduling, payment processing, and information updates. Oshen provides multiple subscription plans, including starter, premium, and enterprise options, catering to businesses of different sizes. With a strong emphasis on privacy and data protection, Oshen aims to enhance the efficiency of business-to-consumer interactions by leveraging advanced messaging features.
sourceeasy
Seed Round in 2016
Sourceeasy is building a global framework to power apparel manufacturing and distribution. That framework consists of: - digitizing styles and its components to a mix-and-match array. - powering volume to create predictable vendor and factory behavior. - building a SaaS platform to automate manufacturing and distribution of apparel. The Sourceeasy platform indexes every style of clothing we make the first time and puts it on "Speed Dial" to vendors, turning garment production into a simple mouse click. We turn small batch, quick turn manufacturing into a predictable, repeatable, scalable process for Brands and Retailers in the $300B Fast Fashion Industry. Sourceasy was launched by Pranay Srinivasan, and Chirag Chamoli, in March 2013 and is operated from San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Shanghai, Hyderabad and Ho Chi Minh City.
Worklete
Funding Round in 2016
Worklete is the habit and skill-building application for today’s frontline workforce. Based on 40 years of training and safety experience with frontline teams, the Worklete platform uses data to engineer out the human coach. Worklete provides users an always-on mobile coach for a personalized learning experience to build lasting habits and reduce the risk of injury. The company has helped their clients such as Penske Logistics, Hub Group Trucking, Sierra Nevada Brewing, and Nestle Waters reduce upwards of 50% of annual injuries, saving tens of millions of dollars in injury-related costs and inefficiencies while helping hard-working folks on the frontline stay employed and return home healthy. Worklete is headquartered in San Francisco and has secured $8M in funding from Trinity Ventures, Launch Capital, RiverPark Ventures, and Kapor Capital. To learn more, visit http://worklete.com/.
Airfox is a financial technology company focused on enhancing financial inclusion for the underbanked in emerging economies. Operating from Boston and São Paulo, Airfox aims to establish a new financial services model that democratizes access to capital and essential financial services. The company employs a mobile-first approach, allowing users to earn AirTokens through mobile airtime, which can be converted into mobile data. By connecting mobile airtime sponsors with prepaid mobile subscribers, Airfox facilitates greater access to financial resources for individuals who traditionally lack banking services, thereby promoting economic empowerment and accessibility within these markets.
Aizon
Convertible Note in 2016
Aizon is an AI software provider that specializes in optimizing manufacturing operations within highly regulated industries such as biotech and pharmaceuticals. Based in San Francisco with an additional office in Barcelona, the company offers a Software-as-a-Service platform that integrates various data sources to provide actionable insights across all manufacturing sites. Aizon's platform supports batch process optimization, anomaly detection, root cause analysis, and asset performance management, among other features. The company was founded in 2013 and formerly operated under the name bigfinite Inc., changing its name to Aizon in October 2020.
iQuartic
Venture Round in 2016
iQuartic, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that develops cloud-based platforms for electronic health record (EHR) networking and data mining. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, iQuartic's technology supports various functions in the healthcare sector, including EHR and claims auditing, quality benchmarking, population health management, disease management, and risk profiling. Its flagship product, the iQ EHR Network, integrates disparate EHR systems from multiple facilities and processes real-time data analytics. Additionally, iQuartic offers a suite of products designed for specific applications, such as the EHR Data Auditor for analyzing patient group behaviors, the Diabetes Management Scorecard for assessing diabetes management, and the Readmission Predictor for identifying patients at risk of hospital readmission. Other tools include the Predictive Claims Auditor for detecting clinical data errors and the Clinician Profiler for evaluating clinician performance and practice variations. Overall, iQuartic aims to enhance healthcare outcomes through advanced analytics and integrated data solutions.
Bunker is a prominent provider of insurance compliance and verification solutions, specializing in digital business insurance software. The company offers a comprehensive platform that combines smart Certificate of Insurance (COI) screening, compliance verification, and on-demand insurance services. Bunker's innovative marketplace streamlines the insurance process for small business buyers by efficiently matching them with the appropriate policies at critical moments. This approach enhances the insurance experience for enterprises, suppliers, and independent contractors, particularly in the context of contingent staffing models. Through its services, Bunker aims to simplify and improve contract-related insurance experiences for businesses.
Pilotly
Seed Round in 2016
Pilotly, Inc. is a consumer insight research platform based in Oakland, California, that facilitates meaningful engagements between content creators and audiences. Established in 2013, the company provides a multi-platform video portal, APIs, and interactive tools designed for user feedback on television shows and films prior to their public release. By enabling media publishers to conduct digital focus groups with precise audience segmentation, Pilotly delivers real-time data and dynamic reporting through an online dashboard. This approach allows content creators to make informed business decisions by accessing actionable insights about viewer preferences. Unlike traditional pilot tests that yield static reports, Pilotly's platform offers updated insights on demand as viewer engagement increases, thereby building a comprehensive understanding of audience tastes and preferences.
Wivity
Convertible Note in 2016
Wivity Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of sockets and modems that enable connectivity across various networks throughout a product's life cycle. The company offers development boards that integrate hardware and software, facilitating the incorporation of its sockets and modems into a range of devices, as well as expansion slots for Wi-Fi devices to ensure cellular connectivity. In addition to its hardware offerings, Wivity provides governance frameworks and SaaS infrastructure tailored for Web3 collaborations, contributing to initiatives such as the SunSpec Alliance's cybersecurity certification program and the governance framework for OMA3. Wivity is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Vyv, formerly known as Vital Vio, Inc., is a company based in Troy, New York, that specializes in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of advanced antimicrobial lighting systems branded as VioSafe. Founded in 2012, Vyv offers a range of products, including under cabinet lights, T8 replacement bulbs, and various LED luminaires, all engineered to continuously combat germs and infectious pathogens. These innovative lighting solutions are utilized in diverse commercial settings such as hospitals, laboratories, food storage facilities, and educational institutions, aiming to enhance infection control and promote public health. Vyv's technology leverages visible light to disrupt the cell membranes of harmful microorganisms, effectively reducing their presence in environments where hygiene is critical. The company's clientele includes prominent institutions like Duke University and UCLA Health, underscoring its commitment to providing safe and effective lighting solutions across various sectors.
Joany Inc., established in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, operates as an online insurance brokerage service under the name JOANY Health Insurance Services. The company simplifies health insurance processes by offering services such as doctors matching, billing counsel, and healthcare hacking assistance. Joany uses data, machine learning, and human expertise to streamline these services, acting as a year-round healthcare concierge for its clients.
Compology
Series A in 2016
Compology Inc. is a technology company specializing in the waste management sector. Established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, it provides WasteOS, a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service solution that incorporates advanced sensors to monitor the fullness of waste containers. This innovative system allows waste management companies to optimize their collection routes, prioritize areas with higher waste production, and improve operational efficiency. Compology's offerings extend to automated rightsizing, contamination recognition, and haul management, enabling clients to achieve customized and sustainable materials management solutions. The company's technology aims to enhance service delivery for haulers, generators, and municipalities across the United States, ultimately contributing to a more efficient modern waste ecosystem.
Block Six Analytics
Seed Round in 2016
Block Six Analytics LLC is a Chicago-based company that specializes in providing an analytics-driven platform for the sports industry, focusing on enhancing the value of sponsorships. Founded in 2010, the company offers a suite of web-based applications designed to help sports organizations manage various activities, including sponsorship, media, ticketing, and event operations. Its flagship product, the Partnership Scoreboard, utilizes proprietary valuation models to quantify sponsorship value and identify new engagement opportunities for corporate partners. Through its platform, Block Six Analytics enables clients, such as sports properties, brands, agencies, and athletes, to maximize their return on investment in sports sponsorships by offering real-time analytics and insights across multiple advertising channels.
Tenacity
Seed Round in 2016
Tenacity is a technology company specializing in employee engagement solutions for contact centers. Its platform gently modifies workplace social networks by automating processes to reduce stress, enhance job satisfaction, and foster meaningful connections among employees. This approach aims to improve employee retention and performance, creating more rewarding work environments.
Talla
Venture Round in 2016
Talla, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Brookline, Massachusetts, is an AI and automation platform that enhances customer support and internal service management. The company develops software that automates support workflows, enabling users to find accurate answers to their questions through self-service. Talla's platform is designed for various internal teams, including HR and IT, and prioritizes inquiries while automating responses to frequently asked questions. By integrating with essential tools used by support teams, Talla not only improves customer satisfaction but also increases the productivity of support representatives. The platform's machine learning capabilities allow it to learn and adapt over time, ensuring continuous improvement in service delivery.
ViralGains
Series A in 2016
ViralGains, Inc. is a video marketing platform based in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2012. The company assists advertising agencies and brands in effectively reaching their target audiences by enhancing consumer engagement through video content distributed across various digital channels. ViralGains focuses on business-to-business initiatives, including the distribution, seeding, and marketing of viral videos. Its platform integrates videos into user experiences on diverse destinations such as blogs, social games, and social news, while also leveraging influencer partnerships. Additionally, ViralGains utilizes zero-party data through interactive ads and audience building technology, allowing brands to discover, understand, and nurture both new and returning customers effectively. The platform measures consumer interactions with video content, enabling marketers to connect with audiences in preferred venues and contexts.
SemiProbe
Seed Round in 2015
SemiProbe, Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing advanced probing, inspection, and test solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company offers a range of systems, including manual, semiautomatic, and fully automatic platforms capable of probing individual die up to over 450 mm wafers. Its product lineup includes specialty probers for emerging applications, PILOT control software for device communication, custom software solutions, and SPCal for automating probe system calibration. SemiProbe's solutions cater to various applications such as device characterization, failure analysis, photonic testing, and MEMS technologies. The company serves a diverse clientele, including universities, government research labs, and semiconductor firms engaged in cutting-edge technology development. Founded in 2005 and based in Winooski, Vermont, SemiProbe has established a global presence with a significant number of installed systems across multiple continents.
sourceeasy
Seed Round in 2015
Sourceeasy is building a global framework to power apparel manufacturing and distribution. That framework consists of: - digitizing styles and its components to a mix-and-match array. - powering volume to create predictable vendor and factory behavior. - building a SaaS platform to automate manufacturing and distribution of apparel. The Sourceeasy platform indexes every style of clothing we make the first time and puts it on "Speed Dial" to vendors, turning garment production into a simple mouse click. We turn small batch, quick turn manufacturing into a predictable, repeatable, scalable process for Brands and Retailers in the $300B Fast Fashion Industry. Sourceasy was launched by Pranay Srinivasan, and Chirag Chamoli, in March 2013 and is operated from San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Shanghai, Hyderabad and Ho Chi Minh City.
TearSolutions
Series A in 2015
TearSolutions, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Charlottesville, Virginia, founded in 2013. The company focuses on developing innovative therapies for dry eye conditions, particularly through its proprietary product, Lacripep. This synthetic peptide treatment is designed to mimic the natural tear protein lacritin, aiming to restore basal tearing and improve corneal health without causing irritation. TearSolutions is currently advancing Lacripep through phase II human clinical trials, targeting patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome. The company's approach preserves the biological activity of natural tear proteins while providing a scalable solution to address the symptoms of dry eyes effectively.
ClientSuccess
Seed Round in 2015
ClientSuccess, Inc. is a developer of customer success management software tailored for Software-as-a-Service companies globally. Founded in 2014 and based in American Fork, Utah, the company offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to enhance post-sales customer relationships and improve retention and growth. Key offerings include SuccessScore, which assesses overall customer health, and SuccessCycle, which helps define and manage success throughout the customer lifecycle. The platform also features solutions for subscription management, customer engagement, and analytics, allowing users to track and mitigate risks while identifying expansion opportunities. Additionally, ClientSuccess provides integrations with customer relationship management and support tools, ensuring seamless communication and support for clients. The company's holistic approach aims to foster a culture of customer success by delivering actionable insights and best practices.
Tulip Products Inc. is a manufacturer based in Jersey City, New Jersey, that specializes in oral care products. Incorporated in 2015, the company offers a range of items including toothpaste, mints, and toothbrushes. Tulip aims to redefine oral hygiene by providing innovative products such as flavored toothpaste options, including coconut, ginger, and lavender, which are designed to enhance the overall experience of oral care and address issues like bad breath. Through its consumer platform, Tulip is committed to delivering effective solutions for maintaining oral health.
Shoptalk
Seed Round in 2015
Shoptalk is the largest global conference focused on retail and ecommerce. It serves as a pivotal platform for industry professionals to explore emerging technologies and trends that are reshaping the sector. By organizing annual events that include sessions, roundtables, dinners, and one-on-one meetings, Shoptalk facilitates connections among established retailers, direct-to-consumer brands, tech startups, venture capital investors, and other key stakeholders. This diverse gathering allows participants to engage with peers and potential partners, fostering opportunities for growth and collaboration within the retail and ecommerce landscape. Over its three years of operation, Shoptalk has established itself as a leader in defining the digital community of the industry.
Ask.Vet
Seed Round in 2015
Ask.Vet is an online platform that connects pet owners with licensed veterinarians, offering expert advice on a variety of topics related to animal care and well-being. Designed to serve the needs of the two hundred million households with pets worldwide, Ask.Vet allows users to pose questions that are directed to trained veterinarians who provide guidance, education, and referrals to local veterinary services for further diagnosis and treatment. The platform emphasizes a personalized experience, addressing issues ranging from general wellness and nutrition to specific health concerns. Additionally, veterinarians, clinics, and service providers can pay a referral fee to Ask.Vet for qualified leads, enhancing the platform's ecosystem for both pet owners and veterinary professionals.
Helix is a prominent population genomics company that focuses on the convergence of clinical care, research, and genomics. Its comprehensive platform assists health systems, life sciences companies, and payers in advancing genomic research and integrating genomic data into clinical practice. Helix operates one of the world's largest CLIA/CAP-certified next-generation sequencing labs and utilizes its proprietary Exome+ assay to support various aspects of population genomics, including participant recruitment, disease screening, result reporting, and both basic and translational research.
Birds and Fellows by Glam+Go Saloon
Angel Round in 2015
Glam & Go, Inc. specializes in providing convenient hair styling services for women, offering a range of styles including braids, buns, waves, updos, and blowouts, as well as makeup application services. The company operates primarily in fitness centers, hotels, residences, and corporate buildings, ensuring that clients can access high-quality beauty services where and when needed. With locations in New York and Miami, Glam & Go also features a members-only perks program that includes discounts on spa treatments, gym access, and personal training sessions. Customers can easily book appointments online or through the Glam & Go mobile application, enhancing the overall experience by making beauty services accessible and efficient.