Lightspeed Venture Partners

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm established in 1998 that focuses on investing in early-stage companies across a diverse range of sectors. The firm targets technology-led businesses as well as non-technology opportunities in areas such as advertising and media, healthcare, education, financial services, and retail. It engages in various investment stages, including seed, early-stage, later-stage, and expansion-stage financing. Lightspeed specializes in debt financing for start-ups and growth companies while also exploring opportunities in consumer, enterprise, cleantech, and other markets. The firm is known for its strategic investments in innovative sectors, including big data, bitcoin, mobile technology, and software solutions.

Vaibhav Agrawal

Associate Partner

Saqib Awan

Partner

Mercedes Bent

Partner

Akshay Bhushan

Partner

Guru Chahal

Partner

Yoni Cheifetz

Partner

Shelley Chu

Partner

James Ephrati

Partner

Gaurav Gupta

Partner

David Gussarsky

Partner

Galym Imanbayev

Partner

Nnamdi Iregbulem

Partner

Raviraj Jain

Partner

Arif Janmohamed

Partner

Ansaf Kareem

Partner

Dev Khare

Partner

Harsha Kumar

Associate Partner

Pinn Lawjindakul

Partner

Pachara Lawjindakul

Partner

Will Leas

Partner

Jeremy Liew

Partner

Jonathan MacQuitty

Venture Partner

Hemant Mohapatra

Partner

Andrew Moley

Operating Partner and CFO

Tal Morgenstern

Partner

Justin Overdorff

Partner

Nicole Quinn

General Partner

Christopher Schaepe

Co-Founder

Shan Shan

Partner

Shuvi Shrivastava

Partner

Adam Smith

Partner

Bejul Somaia

Partner

Rahul Taneja

Partner

Anoushka Vaswani

Partner

Rytis Vitkauskas

Partner

Jerry Ye

Partner, Data Platform

Connor Love

Partner

Peter Nieh

Partner and Co-Founder

John Thompson

Venture Partner

James Alcorn

Partner

Alex Taussig

Partner

Past deals in San Francisco Bay Area

Zocks

Seed Round in 2024
Zocks is a real-time insight and privacy for enhanced video calls. It was founded in 2022 and was headquartered in San Francisco, California.

ngrok

Series A in 2022
Ngrok is an API-first ingress-as-a-service platform founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California. It enables developers to quickly and securely expose local applications to the public internet through secure tunnels. By providing a simple and effective solution for creating public URLs that link to localhost servers, Ngrok helps streamline the development process, allowing developers to focus on writing quality software. The platform includes a free program that identifies local processes, establishes secure tunnels, and offers a web interface dashboard to monitor HTTP traffic. Its ease of use has made Ngrok a preferred tool among developers, earning recommendations from major technology companies such as Microsoft, GitHub, and Shopify. The company has received investments from notable venture firms, including Lightspeed Venture Partners and Coatue.

Fathom

Series B in 2022
Fathom Health, founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, provides artificial intelligence solutions aimed at streamlining the medical reimbursement process. The company has developed a coding automation platform that expedites medical coding practices by automatically reviewing incoming charts. In addition to this technology, Fathom offers full-service coding solutions and real-time comprehensive audits, allowing healthcare providers to enhance operational efficiency through automation. By leveraging AI, Fathom enables medical operators to optimize their coding processes, ultimately improving their business outcomes.

WorkOS

Series B in 2022
WorkOS, Inc. develops software solutions that help enterprises become ready for business growth by providing APIs designed to make applications enterprise-ready. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers pre-built features and integrations essential for IT administrators, including Single Sign-On (SSO), directory syncing, audit trails, and access control. WorkOS simplifies the implementation of these crucial enterprise features, enabling businesses to integrate their applications efficiently and operate seamlessly across various platforms. By using just a few lines of code, users can effectively prepare their applications for enterprise customers.

Hasura

Series C in 2022
Hasura, Inc. is a software technology company that specializes in developing tools for application developers and enterprises, focusing on improving and streamlining the application development process. Founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Bangalore and San Francisco, Hasura offers a product known as the Hasura GraphQL Engine. This engine provides instant GraphQL APIs over new or existing Postgres databases, facilitating easy data access and efficient workflows for developer teams. By utilizing declarative metadata configuration and built-in authorization policies, Hasura enables developers to quickly create production-grade APIs, enhancing productivity and reducing the recurring efforts associated with building and maintaining application interfaces.

Faire

Series G in 2021
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.

Zerion

Series A in 2021
Zerion Inc. is a blockchain software company that provides a platform for accessing decentralized finance (DeFi) to invest, earn interest, and borrow crypto assets. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, Zerion offers an application that allows users to manage their DeFi portfolios across multiple accounts from a single interface, with features such as real-time asset tracking and instant notifications. The platform aggregates data from major decentralized exchanges, enabling users to manage their digital assets easily and securely. As a non-custodial service, Zerion ensures that users retain control of their funds, reducing risks associated with centralization. Additionally, the company provides tools for tracking the crypto market through charts and alerts, supporting users in navigating the evolving landscape of digital finance.

EIS Group Software

Private Equity Round in 2021
EIS Group, Inc. develops software solutions tailored for the insurance industry, offering a range of products designed to enhance operational efficiency and customer engagement. Its primary offerings include PolicyCore, an integrated tool for insurance product development and lifecycle management; BillingCore, which streamlines billing functions; and CustomerCore DXP, a digital experience platform for omnichannel interactions. Additionally, EIS provides core administration software through the EIS Suite, which encompasses policy administration, billing, claims, and customer engagement components. The company also offers specialized solutions such as ClaimCore for claims management, Pay-As-You-Drive for usage-based auto insurance, and various applications for distribution channel management and analytics. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, EIS Group operates globally, with a presence in North America, Latin America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. Formerly known as Exigen Insurance Solutions, the company rebranded in 2014 and continues to focus on enabling insurers to innovate and streamline their operations.

Tonkean

Series B in 2021
Tonkean Inc. designs and develops an operating system for business operations, focusing on enhancing the efficiency of operations teams across various sectors, including legal, customer service, finance, IT, human resources, and sales. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, with a research and development office in Tel Aviv, Tonkean offers a no-code process orchestration platform. This platform enables users to automate, monitor, and manage critical business processes without requiring extensive technical knowledge. It provides tools for gathering real-time progress updates, filtering information for actionable insights, and generating daily and weekly email reports for team discussions and analysis. By streamlining operations and ensuring compliance and security, Tonkean helps enterprises improve their operational velocity at scale.

Faire

Series F in 2021
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.

Kikoff

Series B in 2021
Kikoff Inc. is a personal finance platform based in San Francisco, California, that aims to help individuals build and improve their credit scores at no cost. Founded in 2019, Kikoff offers a web and mobile application that allows users to access funds and establish a payment history by making monthly repayments. The platform is designed to maximize credit potential by providing tools that demonstrate creditworthiness, even for those without a bank account or existing credit score. Through its services, Kikoff enables users to monitor their credit scores and reports while offering a straightforward pathway to achieving their financial goals.

Faire

Series E in 2020
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.

Affirm

Series G in 2020
Affirm is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing installment loans to consumers at the point of sale. Founded in 2012, Affirm offers a platform that allows users to make purchases from online merchants and pay for them in fixed monthly installments. This service provides a transparent alternative to traditional credit cards, as it enables consumers to see upfront what they will pay each month, without hidden fees or unexpected costs. Affirm partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and personal fitness, allowing shoppers to select Affirm as a payment option at checkout. The company aims to empower consumers with honest financial products and improve accessibility in the banking industry.

Hasura

Series B in 2020
Hasura, Inc. is a software technology company that specializes in developing tools for application developers and enterprises, focusing on improving and streamlining the application development process. Founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Bangalore and San Francisco, Hasura offers a product known as the Hasura GraphQL Engine. This engine provides instant GraphQL APIs over new or existing Postgres databases, facilitating easy data access and efficient workflows for developer teams. By utilizing declarative metadata configuration and built-in authorization policies, Hasura enables developers to quickly create production-grade APIs, enhancing productivity and reducing the recurring efforts associated with building and maintaining application interfaces.

FortressIQ

Series B in 2020
FortressIQ defines security, insights, and governance in enterprise business automation and AI. It is on a mission to unlock the limitless potential of the global workforce by accelerating the responsible and ethical use of AI in the enterprise. FortressIQ is a meta-learning company, focused on techniques that allow deep neural networks to scalably acquire training data by observing the world around us. The company was founded by Pankaj Chowdhry in 2017, with its headquarters in San Francisco in California.

Tonkean

Series A in 2020
Tonkean Inc. designs and develops an operating system for business operations, focusing on enhancing the efficiency of operations teams across various sectors, including legal, customer service, finance, IT, human resources, and sales. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, with a research and development office in Tel Aviv, Tonkean offers a no-code process orchestration platform. This platform enables users to automate, monitor, and manage critical business processes without requiring extensive technical knowledge. It provides tools for gathering real-time progress updates, filtering information for actionable insights, and generating daily and weekly email reports for team discussions and analysis. By streamlining operations and ensuring compliance and security, Tonkean helps enterprises improve their operational velocity at scale.

WorkOS

Seed Round in 2020
WorkOS, Inc. develops software solutions that help enterprises become ready for business growth by providing APIs designed to make applications enterprise-ready. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers pre-built features and integrations essential for IT administrators, including Single Sign-On (SSO), directory syncing, audit trails, and access control. WorkOS simplifies the implementation of these crucial enterprise features, enabling businesses to integrate their applications efficiently and operate seamlessly across various platforms. By using just a few lines of code, users can effectively prepare their applications for enterprise customers.

Kikoff

Venture Round in 2020
Kikoff Inc. is a personal finance platform based in San Francisco, California, that aims to help individuals build and improve their credit scores at no cost. Founded in 2019, Kikoff offers a web and mobile application that allows users to access funds and establish a payment history by making monthly repayments. The platform is designed to maximize credit potential by providing tools that demonstrate creditworthiness, even for those without a bank account or existing credit score. Through its services, Kikoff enables users to monitor their credit scores and reports while offering a straightforward pathway to achieving their financial goals.

Kikoff

Seed Round in 2019
Kikoff Inc. is a personal finance platform based in San Francisco, California, that aims to help individuals build and improve their credit scores at no cost. Founded in 2019, Kikoff offers a web and mobile application that allows users to access funds and establish a payment history by making monthly repayments. The platform is designed to maximize credit potential by providing tools that demonstrate creditworthiness, even for those without a bank account or existing credit score. Through its services, Kikoff enables users to monitor their credit scores and reports while offering a straightforward pathway to achieving their financial goals.

Faire

Series D in 2019
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.

Affirm

Series F in 2019
Affirm is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing installment loans to consumers at the point of sale. Founded in 2012, Affirm offers a platform that allows users to make purchases from online merchants and pay for them in fixed monthly installments. This service provides a transparent alternative to traditional credit cards, as it enables consumers to see upfront what they will pay each month, without hidden fees or unexpected costs. Affirm partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and personal fitness, allowing shoppers to select Affirm as a payment option at checkout. The company aims to empower consumers with honest financial products and improve accessibility in the banking industry.

Faire

Series C in 2018
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.

Faire

Series B in 2018
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise from various brands and makers, facilitating a streamlined purchasing process. The platform provides retailers with tools and insights to manage inventory effectively, employing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast product demand. Faire's offerings include net 60 payment terms and free returns, which reduce the risks associated with wholesale purchasing, enabling local retailers and independent brands to compete with larger e-commerce entities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Kitchener, Faire aims to support the future of local retail by simplifying logistics and enhancing access to diverse products.

FortressIQ

Series A in 2018
FortressIQ defines security, insights, and governance in enterprise business automation and AI. It is on a mission to unlock the limitless potential of the global workforce by accelerating the responsible and ethical use of AI in the enterprise. FortressIQ is a meta-learning company, focused on techniques that allow deep neural networks to scalably acquire training data by observing the world around us. The company was founded by Pankaj Chowdhry in 2017, with its headquarters in San Francisco in California.

Necto

Seed Round in 2018
Necto Inc, based in San Francisco, is an Internet Service Provider that focuses on delivering fast and affordable internet access to the southeastern neighborhoods of the city. Founded in 2017, the company supports local entrepreneurs by offering essential networking equipment, ongoing technical assistance, network management, and billing solutions, enabling them to provide internet services to their customers. Additionally, Necto aims to empower aspiring internet service providers through its initiative to create an ISP school, which seeks to eliminate barriers to entry by addressing both technical and financial challenges. Through these efforts, Necto promotes a free and net-neutral internet while fostering local business development.

HomeShare

Seed Round in 2018
HomeShare (www.homeshare.com) is a co-living marketplace that enables affordable city living so that individuals can thrive together. The company matches housemates based on personality to ensure compatibility and peace of mind. Headquartered in San Francisco, HomeShare is active in 5 markets: San Francisco, Silicon Valley, New York, Seattle and Los Angeles. HomeShare’s mission is to unlock cities by providing attractive yet affordable housing.

Pagedraw

Seed Round in 2018
Pagedraw is a software company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in transforming website mock-ups and designs into functional code. Founded in 2016, Pagedraw provides a user-friendly UI builder that allows designers to input their drawings into an editor. The software automatically generates production-ready code, including HTML, CSS, JSX, ERB, and PHP, which can be seamlessly integrated into GitHub. By automating the translation of graphics into semantic and dynamic code, Pagedraw enables web design teams to streamline their workflow without compromising on design quality or coding standards.

Affirm

Series E in 2017
Affirm is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing installment loans to consumers at the point of sale. Founded in 2012, Affirm offers a platform that allows users to make purchases from online merchants and pay for them in fixed monthly installments. This service provides a transparent alternative to traditional credit cards, as it enables consumers to see upfront what they will pay each month, without hidden fees or unexpected costs. Affirm partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and personal fitness, allowing shoppers to select Affirm as a payment option at checkout. The company aims to empower consumers with honest financial products and improve accessibility in the banking industry.

Rothy's

Series A in 2017
Rothy's, Inc. is a footwear company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of women's and children's shoes crafted from recycled plastic bottles. Established in 2015, Rothy's focuses on sustainability by transforming single-use plastics into stylish and comfortable footwear, including flats, loafers, and sneakers. The company employs a proprietary 3D knitting process to minimize material waste and has repurposed over 60 million water bottles since its inception. In addition to footwear, Rothy's offers insoles and shoe care kits. The brand also recently expanded its product range to include The Bag Collection, which utilizes recycled marine plastics. Rothy's operates a retail location in San Francisco and has attracted nearly two million customers worldwide, reflecting its commitment to combining style, comfort, and environmental responsibility.

Duta

Series A in 2017
Duta is an emerging international media company based in Silicon Valley and Chennai, known for its rapid growth in India. It serves millions of subscribers worldwide by delivering breaking news, sports updates, entertainment content, and devotional material through popular mobile messaging applications such as WhatsApp and Telegram. Duta's platform is designed to facilitate easy access to a wide range of information and services, enabling users to stay informed effortlessly. The company benefits from significant venture capital backing and boasts a leadership team of seasoned tech entrepreneurs. With newsrooms located in the USA, India, and Spain, Duta is well-positioned to cater to a global audience.

Affirm

Series D in 2016
Affirm is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing installment loans to consumers at the point of sale. Founded in 2012, Affirm offers a platform that allows users to make purchases from online merchants and pay for them in fixed monthly installments. This service provides a transparent alternative to traditional credit cards, as it enables consumers to see upfront what they will pay each month, without hidden fees or unexpected costs. Affirm partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and personal fitness, allowing shoppers to select Affirm as a payment option at checkout. The company aims to empower consumers with honest financial products and improve accessibility in the banking industry.

Affirm

Series B in 2015
Affirm is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing installment loans to consumers at the point of sale. Founded in 2012, Affirm offers a platform that allows users to make purchases from online merchants and pay for them in fixed monthly installments. This service provides a transparent alternative to traditional credit cards, as it enables consumers to see upfront what they will pay each month, without hidden fees or unexpected costs. Affirm partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and personal fitness, allowing shoppers to select Affirm as a payment option at checkout. The company aims to empower consumers with honest financial products and improve accessibility in the banking industry.

Affirm

Series A in 2014
Affirm is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing installment loans to consumers at the point of sale. Founded in 2012, Affirm offers a platform that allows users to make purchases from online merchants and pay for them in fixed monthly installments. This service provides a transparent alternative to traditional credit cards, as it enables consumers to see upfront what they will pay each month, without hidden fees or unexpected costs. Affirm partners with over 2,000 merchants across various sectors, including retail, travel, and personal fitness, allowing shoppers to select Affirm as a payment option at checkout. The company aims to empower consumers with honest financial products and improve accessibility in the banking industry.

Sidecar

Series A in 2012
Sidecar Technologies operates a B2B delivery transportation network that connects retailers with customers through a fleet of everyday drivers using their personal vehicles. Founded in San Francisco in 2011, Sidecar focuses on creating a convenient and affordable transportation solution powered by pre-vetted drivers who can choose when to offer rides. The company emphasizes safety through a comprehensive system that includes background checks, rating systems for both drivers and riders, GPS tracking, and real-time trip sharing. Currently, Sidecar operates in ten major U.S. cities and has facilitated over half a million rides, demonstrating its commitment to enhancing the delivery and driving experience.

Virtual Instruments

Series D in 2012
Virtual Instruments is the leader in IT Infrastructure Performance Management for the physical, virtual, and cloud computing environments. Virtual Instruments is a dynamic, fast-growing technology company with a performance driven culture. Founded in June 2008 we are headquartered in the heart of the Silicon Valley, led by an industry-proven executive team, and backed by a group of highly experienced and successful investors. As a company, we are focused on delivering unparalleled value to our customers through a truly innovative combination of disruptive technology and revolutionary services. Our customers represent industry leading brands in every major vertical market, all of whom have some of the most performance sensitive and complex IT environments in the world. Our unwavering commitment to our customers' success, ensuring the performance and availability of their mission critical application workload as they migrate from physical to virtual and cloud computing environments, is what has fueled our record growth and is driving the ongoing development of our award winning Infrastructure Performance Management platform, VirtualWisdom.

Teads

Private Equity Round in 2011
Teads, Inc. is a company that specializes in digital branding through a video advertising supply side platform (SSP) designed for publishers and brands. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Chicago, Manhattan Beach, and San Francisco, Teads enables clients to create and monetize outstream video advertising inventory via their own sales teams, third parties, and programmatic buying. The company provides an omnichannel platform that facilitates programmatic digital advertising across a global network of premium media, ensuring brand safety and efficiency. By integrating buy-side, sell-side, creative, and data optimization technologies, Teads allows advertisers to access inventory from top publishers while reaching billions of unique users. The platform aims to deliver sustainable business outcomes by combining media, data, and creativity in a curated ecosystem for advertisers and agencies.

Eat Club

Seed Round in 2011
EAT Club is a food technology company based in Redwood City, California, focused on providing convenient meal solutions for office workers. The company offers a virtual cafeteria service that allows employees to order lunch from a curated menu of options created by award-winning chefs. Customers can place their orders via mobile or web, ensuring delivery by 12:30 pm. EAT Club serves the San Francisco Bay Area and Greater Los Angeles, aiming to democratize access to high-quality food in corporate settings. By delivering individually packed lunches from local restaurants, EAT Club enhances the dining experience at the workplace, allowing employees to enjoy their favorite meals with ease.

PCH

Series B in 2011
PCH is a global company founded in 1996, specializing in end-to-end product development and supply chain orchestration for leading brands across diverse sectors such as beauty, technology, fashion, and wellness. With a focus on rapid and rigorous product development, PCH offers a unique platform that enhances visibility and sustainability while connecting brands directly to consumers through various market channels, including eCommerce and retail. The company operates internationally, leveraging cost synergies and access to talent, and utilizes an asset-light model that optimizes the complete product lifecycle. PCH's innovation hubs in San Francisco and Shenzhen, along with its headquarters in Cork, Ireland, support its mission to facilitate efficient and agile supply chains. Furthermore, PCH is known for founding Highway1, a prominent hardware accelerator that aids startups in bringing innovative products to market. The company emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and professional growth, creating an environment that fosters teamwork and passion.

Teads

Series A in 2010
Teads, Inc. is a company that specializes in digital branding through a video advertising supply side platform (SSP) designed for publishers and brands. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Chicago, Manhattan Beach, and San Francisco, Teads enables clients to create and monetize outstream video advertising inventory via their own sales teams, third parties, and programmatic buying. The company provides an omnichannel platform that facilitates programmatic digital advertising across a global network of premium media, ensuring brand safety and efficiency. By integrating buy-side, sell-side, creative, and data optimization technologies, Teads allows advertisers to access inventory from top publishers while reaching billions of unique users. The platform aims to deliver sustainable business outcomes by combining media, data, and creativity in a curated ecosystem for advertisers and agencies.

Apptera

Venture Round in 2010
Apptera is a mobile communications and advertising company with their flagship consumer product Raved. Their Apptera MobileAd Network provides a powerful way for advertisers to engage and interact with millions of mobile consumers through unique set of publisher partners including AOL Moviefone, 1-800-FANDANGO, Movietickets.com, Mozes, UpSnap, RH Brands, TapFury, and more. Apptera has been recognized with numerous industry awards including, most recently, the 2011 OnMobile 100 Top Private Companies and holds numerous patents for their communications technology. Founded in 2001, Apptera is a privately held, venture-financed company headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in New York and Los Angeles.

Apptera

Debt Financing in 2008
Apptera is a mobile communications and advertising company with their flagship consumer product Raved. Their Apptera MobileAd Network provides a powerful way for advertisers to engage and interact with millions of mobile consumers through unique set of publisher partners including AOL Moviefone, 1-800-FANDANGO, Movietickets.com, Mozes, UpSnap, RH Brands, TapFury, and more. Apptera has been recognized with numerous industry awards including, most recently, the 2011 OnMobile 100 Top Private Companies and holds numerous patents for their communications technology. Founded in 2001, Apptera is a privately held, venture-financed company headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in New York and Los Angeles.

Apptera

Venture Round in 2008
Apptera is a mobile communications and advertising company with their flagship consumer product Raved. Their Apptera MobileAd Network provides a powerful way for advertisers to engage and interact with millions of mobile consumers through unique set of publisher partners including AOL Moviefone, 1-800-FANDANGO, Movietickets.com, Mozes, UpSnap, RH Brands, TapFury, and more. Apptera has been recognized with numerous industry awards including, most recently, the 2011 OnMobile 100 Top Private Companies and holds numerous patents for their communications technology. Founded in 2001, Apptera is a privately held, venture-financed company headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in New York and Los Angeles.

PCH

Series A in 2008
PCH is a global company founded in 1996, specializing in end-to-end product development and supply chain orchestration for leading brands across diverse sectors such as beauty, technology, fashion, and wellness. With a focus on rapid and rigorous product development, PCH offers a unique platform that enhances visibility and sustainability while connecting brands directly to consumers through various market channels, including eCommerce and retail. The company operates internationally, leveraging cost synergies and access to talent, and utilizes an asset-light model that optimizes the complete product lifecycle. PCH's innovation hubs in San Francisco and Shenzhen, along with its headquarters in Cork, Ireland, support its mission to facilitate efficient and agile supply chains. Furthermore, PCH is known for founding Highway1, a prominent hardware accelerator that aids startups in bringing innovative products to market. The company emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and professional growth, creating an environment that fosters teamwork and passion.

TheFind

Series C in 2007
TheFind is a shopping search engine that simplifies the consumer shopping experience by using patented ecommerce technology. It allows users to search various online stores for a wide range of products, including apparel, electronics, home goods, and more. The platform offers personalized recommendations based on users' activity, tastes, and preferences, helping them find the best deals and hard-to-find items. Additionally, TheFind organizes shopping activity, enabling users to track their purchases, shipments, and receipts efficiently. The service is accessible through its website and mobile applications available on iPad, iPhone, and Android devices. Based in San Francisco and Silicon Valley, TheFind is supported by venture funding from Bain Capital Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Redpoint Ventures.

Apptera

Series D in 2007
Apptera is a mobile communications and advertising company with their flagship consumer product Raved. Their Apptera MobileAd Network provides a powerful way for advertisers to engage and interact with millions of mobile consumers through unique set of publisher partners including AOL Moviefone, 1-800-FANDANGO, Movietickets.com, Mozes, UpSnap, RH Brands, TapFury, and more. Apptera has been recognized with numerous industry awards including, most recently, the 2011 OnMobile 100 Top Private Companies and holds numerous patents for their communications technology. Founded in 2001, Apptera is a privately held, venture-financed company headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in New York and Los Angeles.

RockYou

Series B in 2007
RockYou, Inc. is an interactive media and entertainment company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in in-game video advertising and social gaming. Founded in 2005, RockYou developed a platform that connects premium brands with users through a network of cross-platform video advertisements. The company’s offerings include a diverse portfolio of free-to-play games across various genres and platforms, including Facebook and mobile. RockYou Media amplifies the voices of multicultural millennials by providing brands and publishers with engaging content designed for a diverse audience. However, in February 2019, RockYou filed for liquidation under Chapter 7 in the US Bankruptcy Court, marking a significant shift in its business operations.

Flixster

Series A in 2007
Flixster, Inc. operates an online platform that serves as a social networking site for movie enthusiasts in the United States and Australia. Founded in 2005 and based in San Francisco, the platform allows users to create profiles, invite friends, rate movies and actors, and share reviews. It provides access to movie information, showtimes, celebrity news, and video clips, fostering a community where users can engage with one another. With over 50 million registered users and more than 1.5 billion movie ratings, Flixster has gained significant popularity and outperformed other movie sites in total page views. The company also offers advertising services and is a subsidiary of Fandango Media, LLC.

RockYou

Series A in 2007
RockYou, Inc. is an interactive media and entertainment company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in in-game video advertising and social gaming. Founded in 2005, RockYou developed a platform that connects premium brands with users through a network of cross-platform video advertisements. The company’s offerings include a diverse portfolio of free-to-play games across various genres and platforms, including Facebook and mobile. RockYou Media amplifies the voices of multicultural millennials by providing brands and publishers with engaging content designed for a diverse audience. However, in February 2019, RockYou filed for liquidation under Chapter 7 in the US Bankruptcy Court, marking a significant shift in its business operations.

TheFind

Series B in 2006
TheFind is a shopping search engine that simplifies the consumer shopping experience by using patented ecommerce technology. It allows users to search various online stores for a wide range of products, including apparel, electronics, home goods, and more. The platform offers personalized recommendations based on users' activity, tastes, and preferences, helping them find the best deals and hard-to-find items. Additionally, TheFind organizes shopping activity, enabling users to track their purchases, shipments, and receipts efficiently. The service is accessible through its website and mobile applications available on iPad, iPhone, and Android devices. Based in San Francisco and Silicon Valley, TheFind is supported by venture funding from Bain Capital Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Redpoint Ventures.

TheFind

Series A in 2005
TheFind is a shopping search engine that simplifies the consumer shopping experience by using patented ecommerce technology. It allows users to search various online stores for a wide range of products, including apparel, electronics, home goods, and more. The platform offers personalized recommendations based on users' activity, tastes, and preferences, helping them find the best deals and hard-to-find items. Additionally, TheFind organizes shopping activity, enabling users to track their purchases, shipments, and receipts efficiently. The service is accessible through its website and mobile applications available on iPad, iPhone, and Android devices. Based in San Francisco and Silicon Valley, TheFind is supported by venture funding from Bain Capital Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Redpoint Ventures.

Avamar Technologies

Venture Round in 2004
Avamar Technologies develops enterprise data protection software solutions for corporations, medium to large-sized businesses, and multinational enterprises. The company offers Axion, a disk backup and recovery solution that allows corporations to move, store, and leverage data on a server. It also provides business continuity and disaster recovery, data security and encryption, remote office protection, and legal discovery and support for regulatory compliance solutions. The company, formerly known as Undoo.com, was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Irvine, California with sales offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Dallas, Denver, Chicago, Boston, Washington DC, and New York.

Apptera

Series C in 2004
Apptera is a mobile communications and advertising company with their flagship consumer product Raved. Their Apptera MobileAd Network provides a powerful way for advertisers to engage and interact with millions of mobile consumers through unique set of publisher partners including AOL Moviefone, 1-800-FANDANGO, Movietickets.com, Mozes, UpSnap, RH Brands, TapFury, and more. Apptera has been recognized with numerous industry awards including, most recently, the 2011 OnMobile 100 Top Private Companies and holds numerous patents for their communications technology. Founded in 2001, Apptera is a privately held, venture-financed company headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in New York and Los Angeles.

Apptera

Series B in 2003
Apptera is a mobile communications and advertising company with their flagship consumer product Raved. Their Apptera MobileAd Network provides a powerful way for advertisers to engage and interact with millions of mobile consumers through unique set of publisher partners including AOL Moviefone, 1-800-FANDANGO, Movietickets.com, Mozes, UpSnap, RH Brands, TapFury, and more. Apptera has been recognized with numerous industry awards including, most recently, the 2011 OnMobile 100 Top Private Companies and holds numerous patents for their communications technology. Founded in 2001, Apptera is a privately held, venture-financed company headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in New York and Los Angeles.

EIS Group Software

Venture Round in 2002
EIS Group, Inc. develops software solutions tailored for the insurance industry, offering a range of products designed to enhance operational efficiency and customer engagement. Its primary offerings include PolicyCore, an integrated tool for insurance product development and lifecycle management; BillingCore, which streamlines billing functions; and CustomerCore DXP, a digital experience platform for omnichannel interactions. Additionally, EIS provides core administration software through the EIS Suite, which encompasses policy administration, billing, claims, and customer engagement components. The company also offers specialized solutions such as ClaimCore for claims management, Pay-As-You-Drive for usage-based auto insurance, and various applications for distribution channel management and analytics. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, EIS Group operates globally, with a presence in North America, Latin America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. Formerly known as Exigen Insurance Solutions, the company rebranded in 2014 and continues to focus on enabling insurers to innovate and streamline their operations.

Avamar Technologies

Series C in 2002
Avamar Technologies develops enterprise data protection software solutions for corporations, medium to large-sized businesses, and multinational enterprises. The company offers Axion, a disk backup and recovery solution that allows corporations to move, store, and leverage data on a server. It also provides business continuity and disaster recovery, data security and encryption, remote office protection, and legal discovery and support for regulatory compliance solutions. The company, formerly known as Undoo.com, was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Irvine, California with sales offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Dallas, Denver, Chicago, Boston, Washington DC, and New York.
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