Menlo Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 1976. It specializes in providing capital for multi-stage investments across various sectors, including consumer technology, enterprise solutions, and life sciences. The firm employs a market-driven analysis approach to identify promising opportunities in innovative markets. Its notable investments span a range of areas, such as marketplaces, consumer services, software as a service (SaaS), fintech, cybersecurity, and life sciences technology. Menlo Ventures has built a diverse portfolio, comprising over 70 public companies and more than 100 mergers and acquisitions, with $5 billion in assets under management. The firm is actively engaged in investing through its Menlo Ventures XV early-stage fund and a separate Inflection Fund focused on early-growth investments. Menlo Ventures typically invests up to $20 million in its main fund and can allocate more than $30 million for later-stage opportunities, emphasizing capital-efficient models with significant market disruption potential.
Menlo Park, 2884 Sand Hill Road, Suite 100, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA
Doug Carlisle
Managing Director
Shawn Carolan
Partner
Sunil Chhaya
Principal
Debarghya Das
Principal
Venky Ganesan
Partner and Managing Director
Venkataraman Ganesan
Partner
Naomi Pilosof Ionita
Partner
Kirsten Mello
CFO
Matt Murphy
Managing Director / Partner
Joff Redfern
Venture Partner
Greg Rudin
Partner and General Manager
JP (Jean-Paul) Sanday
Partner
Jean-Paul Sanday
Partner
Steve Sloane
Partner
Tyler Sosin
Principal
Tim Tully
Partner
Andreas Vandris
Investor
Derek Xiao
Investor
Greg Yap
Partner
Croom Beatty
Partner
Past deals in Series C
True Anomaly
Series C in 2025
True Anomaly is focused on enhancing space security and resilience by developing advanced technologies at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and autonomy. The company aims to create a secure and sustainable space environment for the United States and its allies by designing, building, and selling solutions that address the challenges of space security. Their fully integrated technology platform combines training and simulation tools, sophisticated spacecraft manufacturing capabilities, and autonomous systems. This approach seeks to revolutionize space security and stability while offering innovative mission and software solutions to the commercial space market.
Eleos Health
Series C in 2025
Eleos Health develops innovative health technology solutions aimed at enhancing decision-making for clinicians in the behavioral health sector. The company's AI-powered Speech-to-Insights system operates during mental health sessions to analyze voice data in real time. By gathering insights on patients through this voice technology, Eleos Health enables clinicians to deliver personalized, efficient, and cost-effective care. The automated nature of the system helps streamline the clinical process, ultimately supporting mental health professionals in providing the necessary care and support for their patients.
Sana
Series C in 2024
Sana is an AI company building AI for enterprise knowledge.
Zylo
Series C in 2022
Zylo, Inc. operates a software-as-a-service (SaaS) management platform that assists enterprises in managing their cloud-based applications. Founded in 2015 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Zylo enables organizations to discover applications, manage licenses, and optimize spending on SaaS solutions. The platform provides visibility into SaaS usage and expenditures, allowing businesses to build renewal calendars and foster IT collaboration while containing costs. Zylo's patent-pending, AI-powered Discovery Engine continuously monitors SaaS spend and usage, offering actionable insights to optimize SaaS portfolios. With a focus on enhancing the employee experience, Zylo's technology is trusted by various organizations to manage over 30 million SaaS licenses and $7 billion in SaaS expenditures.
Enable
Series C in 2022
Enable is a cloud-based software platform established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It specializes in rebate management, offering solutions for distributors, manufacturers, and retailers to effectively manage complex trading agreements with suppliers and customers. The platform provides actionable insights that facilitate smarter planning and precise execution of rebate deals, while also streamlining financial reporting with auditable results. By enabling companies to collaborate with their trading partners through well-structured plans and incentive programs, Enable helps businesses acquire, retain, and serve their customers more effectively.
Immersive Labs
Series C in 2022
Immersive Labs Limited is a company that specializes in developing a cloud-based platform aimed at enhancing cybersecurity skills within organizations. Its platform provides tools for measuring and improving technical cyber competencies, offering user profiles, skill dashboards, and gamified leaderboards that help identify skill gaps and potential security risks. The company creates engaging cyber skills content that fosters critical thinking and problem-solving, allowing users to tackle a wide range of challenges, from basic cybersecurity concepts to advanced techniques such as ethical hacking and reverse-engineering malware. The platform is accessible via a web browser, enabling users to complete tasks from any device without the need for installation. Immersive Labs also focuses on incident simulation and the discovery of hidden cybersecurity talent within organizations, helping businesses to proactively defend against cyber threats. Founded in 2016 and based in Bristol, United Kingdom, Immersive Labs serves a diverse clientele, including enterprises, government agencies, and law enforcement.
Dedrone
Series C in 2022
Dedrone GmbH specializes in drone detection and security solutions, offering the DroneTracker system, which is designed to identify and track unmanned aerial vehicles. This multi-sensor platform provides early warning of potential drone threats, addressing concerns such as corporate espionage, drug smuggling, and terrorist activities. Dedrone's technology is particularly relevant for safeguarding critical facilities, including data centers, prisons, and airports. The company's solutions leverage machine learning and sensor data fusion, allowing clients to customize their security measures based on specific threats. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Kassel, Germany, Dedrone distributes its products worldwide to enhance security and protect airspace from malicious drone activities.
H1.co
Series C in 2022
H1 is a healthcare data analytics company based in New York, founded in 2017. It offers a global platform that connects life sciences companies, hospitals, academic medical centers, and health systems with healthcare providers, clinical research opportunities, and industry experts. The platform focuses on delivering real-time data to support decision-making throughout the therapeutic development process, from fundraising to product launch. By providing access to comprehensive information on healthcare professionals and institutions, H1 facilitates connections within the healthcare ecosystem, enabling organizations and professionals to gain live insights that accelerate the discovery and development of therapies aimed at combating diseases.
Vivun
Series C in 2022
Vivun Inc. is a company based in Oakland, California, that specializes in presales pipeline management through its innovative platform. Established in 2018, Vivun provides tools designed to enhance technical sales processes, including opportunity management, competitive intelligence, and battle cards. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing customer relationship management systems, allowing organizations to improve forecast accuracy and identify new revenue opportunities. Notably, Vivun offers the world’s first AI Sales Engineer, which helps businesses scale technical expertise and optimize their operations. Prominent clients such as ADP, Coupa, and Docusign utilize Vivun's solutions to accelerate deal closures while reducing sales costs.
Abnormal Security
Series C in 2022
Abnormal Security Corporation specializes in cloud-based email security solutions for Microsoft Office 365 and G Suite, aiming to protect organizations from targeted email attacks. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, the company employs a data science approach to enhance its email protection capabilities. Its platform offers a range of services, including inbound email protection, detection of email account compromises, and responses to various threats. Abnormal Security addresses issues such as credential phishing, internal phishing, impersonation of employees and executives, vendor account compromise, as well as invoice and payment fraud. The company serves diverse sectors, including financial services, healthcare, and utilities, providing comprehensive solutions to safeguard against email-related risks that can lead to significant financial and reputational damage.
Observe.AI
Series C in 2022
Observe.AI specializes in enhancing contact center performance through its advanced conversation intelligence platform. The company employs a highly accurate artificial intelligence engine to analyze 100% of customer interactions across various channels, including voice, email, and chat. By transforming these conversations into actionable insights, Observe.AI enables businesses to improve their frontline team performance through coaching and workflow automation. This real-time intelligence allows companies to respond swiftly and effectively, leading to increased sales conversions and improved customer retention. Notable clients, such as Bill.com, Public Storage, and Accolade, collaborate with Observe.AI to drive better outcomes across their operations.
Obsidian Security
Series C in 2022
Obsidian Security, Inc. develops cloud infrastructure and data center security solutions, focusing on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence to address cyber threats in hybrid-cloud environments. The company provides a platform that enables threat detection, breach remediation, and security hardening specifically for business-critical software as a service (SaaS) applications. By delivering cloud detection and response capabilities, Obsidian Security aims to enhance the security posture of enterprises. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Newport Beach, California, the company is dedicated to creating a comprehensive understanding of interconnected applications to ensure their safety and security.
RightHand Robotics
Series C in 2022
RightHand Robotics, Inc. specializes in the manufacturing of robotic order-picking systems designed to enhance supply chain logistics and order fulfillment across various industries, including e-commerce, food handling, and flexible manufacturing. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Frankfurt, Germany. RightHand Robotics offers innovative solutions like the ReFlex SF, which features a 3D-printed palm equipped with advanced servos and compliant fingers, and the ReFlex TakkTile, a tactile sensor that aids in gentle object handling. Their technology enables robots to automatically grasp a wide range of items from bins and cases without the need for extensive data entry or parameter tuning, making their systems cost-effective and adaptable to changing business needs.
Envoy
Series C in 2022
Envoy is a company that enhances the modern workplace by offering innovative solutions for visitor management and package deliveries. With its products implemented in over 13,000 locations worldwide, Envoy helps organizations like Slack, Asana, Pinterest, and Warby Parker create a welcoming environment for guests while ensuring security and compliance. The Envoy Visitors platform allows workplaces to manage guest sign-ins effectively, processing over 100,000 new sign-ins daily. Meanwhile, Envoy Deliveries streamlines the handling of packages, preventing delays and disorganization in mailrooms. Additionally, Envoy's integrated software provides insights into workplace occupancy and space usage, enabling companies to optimize their environments and facilitate collaboration among employees by helping them locate colleagues, meeting rooms, and workspaces efficiently.
Dedrone
Series C in 2021
Dedrone GmbH specializes in drone detection and security solutions, offering the DroneTracker system, which is designed to identify and track unmanned aerial vehicles. This multi-sensor platform provides early warning of potential drone threats, addressing concerns such as corporate espionage, drug smuggling, and terrorist activities. Dedrone's technology is particularly relevant for safeguarding critical facilities, including data centers, prisons, and airports. The company's solutions leverage machine learning and sensor data fusion, allowing clients to customize their security measures based on specific threats. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Kassel, Germany, Dedrone distributes its products worldwide to enhance security and protect airspace from malicious drone activities.
Cequence Security
Series C in 2021
Cequence Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in automated application security solutions for organizations that rely on web, mobile, and API services. Founded in 2013, the company offers the Cequence Application Security Platform, which is designed to meet the security needs of modern, internet-driven businesses. This platform provides essential intelligence, insight, and integration, supporting multiple security modules while allowing data sharing with existing security tools. Among its key offerings is the Unified API Protection (UAP) Platform, which combines API discovery, compliance, and real-time detection to safeguard applications against attacks, business logic abuse, and fraud. Cequence Security serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune and Global 500 companies across various industries, and is led by an experienced executive team with backgrounds in prominent cybersecurity firms.
H1.co
Series C in 2021
H1 is a healthcare data analytics company based in New York, founded in 2017. It offers a global platform that connects life sciences companies, hospitals, academic medical centers, and health systems with healthcare providers, clinical research opportunities, and industry experts. The platform focuses on delivering real-time data to support decision-making throughout the therapeutic development process, from fundraising to product launch. By providing access to comprehensive information on healthcare professionals and institutions, H1 facilitates connections within the healthcare ecosystem, enabling organizations and professionals to gain live insights that accelerate the discovery and development of therapies aimed at combating diseases.
Yellowbrick Data
Series C in 2021
Yellowbrick Data was founded in 2014 by experts in database and flash memory technologies to simplify data warehousing. They wanted to solve the challenges of high availability, running complex mixed workloads, support for ad-hoc SQL, computing correct answers on any schema, massive scalability and supporting large numbers of concurrent users. Yellowbrick Data empowers companies to make faster decisions with all of their data. Built for enterprises and the hybrid cloud, the Yellowbrick Data Warehouse deploys powerful analytics anywhere, with best-in-class economics.
Clarifai
Series C in 2021
Clarifai, Inc. is a prominent provider of advanced artificial intelligence solutions specializing in image recognition, natural language processing, and audio recognition. Founded in 2013 by Matt Zeiler, Ph.D., the company develops a deep learning platform that enables organizations to convert unstructured data—such as images, videos, text, and audio—into structured data efficiently and accurately. Clarifai's image recognition technology is capable of detecting near-duplicates, categorizing objects, and tagging images, while also allowing users to search for similar images within extensive uncategorized collections through a combination of semantic and visual similarity. Additionally, the company offers a labeling tool called Labeler, which aids in dataset labeling, AI training, and model auto-scaling in production environments. Headquartered in New York, with an office in Tallinn, Estonia, Clarifai employs a distributed team across various countries, including the United States, Canada, Argentina, and India.
CodeSignal
Series C in 2021
CodeSignal, Inc. operates a cloud-based platform designed to facilitate the discovery and development of technical talent through innovative coding and recruiting solutions. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, the company employs game mechanics to offer online programming assessments that serve both instructional and recruitment purposes. Its platform enables employers to create customized tests aligned with their interview processes, assessing a range of skills beyond traditional data structures and algorithms. CodeSignal aims to enhance the hiring process by providing smarter assessment questions and a streamlined experience, ultimately helping organizations tap into diverse talent pools while improving their speed-to-hire. Trusted by prominent companies, CodeSignal has powered millions of skills evaluations, supporting both technical hiring and individual learning and development initiatives.
Affinity
Series C in 2021
Affinity is a relationship intelligence platform built to expand and evolve the traditional CRM. Affinity instantly surfaces all of your team's data and shows you who is best suited to make the crucial introductions you need to close your next big deal. Using AI and natural language processing, Affinity helps your team curate and grow its network by unlocking introductions to decision makers and auto-populating your pipeline to increase deal flow. -- Leverage your network: Map out your team's relationship graph to most effectively source the next big deal -- VCs, level up your portfolio: Ally with your portfolio companies and discover how you can introduce them to key prospects and help them raise their next round -- Startups, get the intro: Map out your team's relationship graph. Discover the entire rolodex of prospects your investors and advisors are connected to and unearth valuable introductions -- Reduce complexity: Get rid of spreadsheets for contact management and receive instant updates related to your pipeline as your team works -- Effectively manage pipeline: Keep track of meetings, manage follow-ups, and receive instant updates related to your pipeline as your team works It's time to adopt a CRM that makes your job easier and maximizes your team and investor's most valuable asset - their networks. Affinity has raised $13.5MM led by 8VC (Joe Lonsdale: Palantir, Addepar, OpenGov), Sway Ventures, Pear Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Capital & Western Technology Investment.
Immersive Labs
Series C in 2021
Immersive Labs Limited is a company that specializes in developing a cloud-based platform aimed at enhancing cybersecurity skills within organizations. Its platform provides tools for measuring and improving technical cyber competencies, offering user profiles, skill dashboards, and gamified leaderboards that help identify skill gaps and potential security risks. The company creates engaging cyber skills content that fosters critical thinking and problem-solving, allowing users to tackle a wide range of challenges, from basic cybersecurity concepts to advanced techniques such as ethical hacking and reverse-engineering malware. The platform is accessible via a web browser, enabling users to complete tasks from any device without the need for installation. Immersive Labs also focuses on incident simulation and the discovery of hidden cybersecurity talent within organizations, helping businesses to proactively defend against cyber threats. Founded in 2016 and based in Bristol, United Kingdom, Immersive Labs serves a diverse clientele, including enterprises, government agencies, and law enforcement.
Clear Labs
Series C in 2021
Clear Labs, Inc. is a food analytics company based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2013. The company specializes in providing a comprehensive analytics platform that analyzes the molecular contents of food and ingredients. Its offerings include Clear Dx™ and Clear Safety™, which utilize next-generation sequencing and data analytics for food safety testing and infectious disease surveillance. Clear Labs serves food manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers by ensuring transparency throughout the supply chain and testing products for various factors such as authenticity, contamination, allergens, and nutritional content. The platform delivers actionable insights that enhance safety and operational efficiency while supporting public health initiatives. Through its integrated genomics system, Clear Labs aims to simplify complex diagnostics across clinical and applied markets, making genomic insights accessible to labs, hospitals, and businesses.
Sidecar Health
Series C in 2021
Sidecar Health is an insurtech company that provides a personalized health insurance platform designed to enhance transparency and customization in healthcare coverage. The platform allows users to create tailored insurance plans that align with their specific coverage needs and financial situations. It emphasizes clarity regarding medical costs and payout structures, ensuring users understand their expenses. Additionally, Sidecar Health facilitates quick and seamless transactions, enabling consumers to pay for medical services directly at their chosen doctor's office or pharmacy using a credit card. This approach empowers individuals to access suitable and affordable health insurance options while streamlining the payment process.
Aisera
Series C in 2020
Aisera, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based solutions to streamline and automate various business processes. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Aisera offers a range of products, including AI Service Desk and AI Customer Service, which cater to IT, human resources, sales, and operations. Their platform, known as the AI Experience (AIX), incorporates generative AI capabilities, allowing organizations to enhance user productivity, reduce operational costs, and improve customer experiences through personalized interactions. Aisera's solutions also leverage pre-trained domain-specific large language models (LLMs) to achieve higher accuracy and increased resolution rates across diverse sectors such as healthcare, finance, and retail. By automating workflows and providing customizable AI tools, Aisera enables organizations to significantly lower support costs and enhance overall efficiency. Founded in 2017, Aisera has gained recognition as a leading provider in the AI service management space.
Usermind
Series C in 2020
Usermind, Inc. is a technology company that offers a unified orchestration platform aimed at enhancing business operations and customer journeys. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Usermind addresses issues associated with siloed enterprise systems and fragmented customer data. Its platform integrates various SaaS applications and on-premise systems, facilitating entity mapping and automating complex customer interactions. Additionally, it provides comprehensive analytics on business processes, which empowers companies to deliver data-driven, omnichannel customer engagement throughout the entire customer lifecycle. Usermind's solutions enable businesses to optimize personalized interactions, enhance customer experiences, and ultimately drive revenue growth while reducing costs. The company was founded by technology veterans Michel Feaster and Przemek Pardyak and is supported by prominent venture capital firms.
Netlify
Series C in 2020
Netlify, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that automates web development projects, enabling users to create and deploy modern websites and web applications efficiently. The platform integrates with repositories, automates build processes, and offers an application delivery network tailored for high-performance sites. Key features include Netlify Build, which supports a Git workflow for managing web projects, and Netlify Edge, designed for fast application delivery. Additionally, Netlify Dev allows users to run the platform locally on their laptops, facilitating site generation and function testing. The company, recognized as a pioneer of the Jamstack movement, serves a diverse clientele ranging from innovative startups to large enterprises, including notable brands like LG Electronics and NBC Universal. Established in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Netlify aims to empower developers to deliver exceptional digital experiences while simplifying the development process.
Everlaw
Series C in 2020
Everlaw is a legal technology company that provides a platform for document analysis to law firms, government, and corporations. It is a cloud-based litigation platform for corporate counsels, litigators, and government attorneys that enables teams to discover, reveal, and act on information to drive internal investigations and positively impact the outcome of the litigation. The company combines speed, security, and ease-of-use into a comprehensive solution that unlocks the collaborative power of teams and allows them to investigate issues more thoroughly, uncover a truth more quickly, and present their findings more clearly. It was established in 2010 and is headquartered in Oakland, California.
Pliant Therapeutics
Series C in 2020
Pliant Therapeutics is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing novel therapies for the treatment of fibrosis. Pliant's lead product candidate, PLN-74809, is an oral small-molecule dual selective inhibitor of avß6 and avß1 integrins that it is developing for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or IPF, and primary sclerosing cholangitis, or PSC. PLN-74809 has received Orphan Drug Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for both IPF and PSC. Pliant is currently recruiting two Phase 2a trials of PLN-74809 for the treatment of IPF and plans to initiate a Phase 2a trial in PSC in the second half of 2020. Pliant's second product candidate, PLN-1474, is a small-molecule selective inhibitor of avß1 for the treatment of liver fibrosis associated with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, or NASH, which Pliant has partnered with Novartis. PLN-1474 is currently undergoing a Phase 1 trial. In addition to clinical stage programs, Pliant currently has two preclinical programs targeting oncology and muscular dystrophies.
HomeLight
Series C in 2019
HomeLight, Inc. is a real estate platform based in San Francisco, California, that connects homebuyers and sellers with real estate agents using data and agent reviews. Founded in 2011, the company offers a suite of innovative products designed to simplify the real estate transaction process. These products enable clients to make all-cash offers, purchase new homes before selling their current properties, and navigate a modern closing process. HomeLight's platform aims to enhance the overall experience for homebuyers and sellers by providing certainty and efficiency throughout their real estate journey.
FieldWire
Series C in 2019
Fieldwire is a field management platform designed for the construction industry, facilitating efficient communication and collaboration on job sites. Used by construction companies of all sizes, Fieldwire supports over 500,000 projects globally through its user-friendly mobile application. The platform offers key features such as plan viewing, task management, issue tracking, and reporting, all accessible from a single interface. By enabling construction professionals like foremen, superintendents, contractors, and engineers to access up-to-date information—including drawings and schedules—from their mobile devices, Fieldwire significantly enhances productivity, saving users an average of one hour each day. The company is backed by prominent investors and is focused on transforming how teams work together on construction projects.
Benchling
Series C in 2019
Benchling, Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based informatics platform tailored for life sciences research and development. The platform includes a suite of integrated applications that allow scientists to design, share, and document experiments, as well as manage biological entities like plasmids and antibodies. Key features include Benchling Insights, which enables users to visualize and collaborate on structured data, and a biological registration system for inventory tracking. Benchling's solutions cater to a diverse range of applications such as gene therapy, vaccines, and industrial biotechnology, serving scientists in biotech, pharmaceutical, academic, and government sectors. Established in 2012 and based in San Francisco, the company aims to enhance the speed and collaboration of life science research by providing tools that streamline workflows and facilitate critical R&D decisions.
Heap
Series C in 2019
Heap automates away the annoying parts of analytics so that companies can focus on making smarter business decisions. The company's mission is to power business decisions with truth. It encourages companies to focus on discovering insights and taking action. With Heap, organizations can remove technical jams and obtain a single comprehensive view of the customers. The software automatically gathers, organizes, analyzes, and connects customer data, so businesses can create more valuable products and experiences. Heap serves over 6,000 companies in ecommerce, SaaS, fintech, retail, media, and beyond including Twilio, LendingClub, App Annie, Optimizely, Morningstar, Monotype, and Casper. Heap was founded on 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Recursion Pharmaceuticals
Series C in 2019
Recursion Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Salt Lake City, Utah, focused on transforming drug discovery through the integration of technology, particularly artificial intelligence, automation, and bioinformatics. Founded in 2013, the company utilizes a sophisticated drug discovery platform that includes various software solutions and robotic automation to enhance chemical compound selection, streamline experimental workflows, and evaluate drug efficacy. Key components of this platform involve tools for designing chemical compounds, planning complex experiments, and analyzing data to understand drug interactions and biological responses. By creating one of the largest proprietary biological and chemical datasets, Recursion aims to uncover new biological insights and expedite the development of innovative treatments, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
Encoded Therapeutics
Series C in 2019
Encoded Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in precision gene therapies aimed at treating a wide array of severe genetic disorders. Utilizing a unique platform, Encoded identifies sequences within the human genome that regulate gene expression through advanced screening and computational techniques. The company's therapy pipeline targets both genetic and acquired disorders across various disease pathways, including neurocircuitry, liver and metabolic disorders, neurodegeneration, and cardiovascular diseases. Founded in 2014 and based in South San Francisco, California, Encoded Therapeutics is focused on developing innovative solutions that enable medical practitioners to improve patient outcomes and enhance quality of life.
YellowBrick
Series C in 2019
Yellowbrick Learning, Inc. operates an online platform designed to facilitate career exploration and development for individuals interested in creative industries such as fashion, sports, beauty, music, and media. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company partners with leading universities, brands, and employers to create educational experiences that help students build relevant skills and gain industry insights. By focusing on the alignment of personal passions with career opportunities, Yellowbrick aims to empower the next generation of talent to identify, pursue, and advance their careers within the creative arts and entertainment sectors.
Yellowbrick Data
Series C in 2019
Yellowbrick Data was founded in 2014 by experts in database and flash memory technologies to simplify data warehousing. They wanted to solve the challenges of high availability, running complex mixed workloads, support for ad-hoc SQL, computing correct answers on any schema, massive scalability and supporting large numbers of concurrent users. Yellowbrick Data empowers companies to make faster decisions with all of their data. Built for enterprises and the hybrid cloud, the Yellowbrick Data Warehouse deploys powerful analytics anywhere, with best-in-class economics.
Unravel Data
Series C in 2019
Unravel develops a DataOps observability platform designed for data-driven organizations. It enables data teams to optimize, automatically troubleshoot, and proactively control the costs of data pipelines and applications.
HOVER
Series C in 2019
HOVER Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in home measurement applications that create interactive 3D models of properties. Founded in 2011, the company leverages computer vision and 3D mapping technology to assist homeowners, contractors, and insurance professionals. Its platform enables users to generate accurate property models quickly using just a few photos taken with a smartphone, facilitating project estimation and visualization. This technology aids exterior contractors in obtaining precise measurements, assists insurance markets in creating estimates and processing claims, and helps homeowners visualize final project outcomes. HOVER's innovative approach has made the home improvement process more transparent and engaging. The company has formed a strategic partnership with SRS Distribution Inc. to enhance its service offerings.
Scout RFP
Series C in 2019
Scout RFP Inc. operates a cloud-based sourcing platform designed to streamline the enterprise buying process for both buyers and suppliers. The platform automates the management of requests for proposals and buying events across various sectors, including engineering, finance, and software development. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, Scout RFP provides procurement teams with tools to enhance collaboration, visibility, and effectiveness in managing their projects. As a subsidiary of Workday, Scout RFP is recognized for driving profitability and reducing risks in enterprise commerce, ultimately helping organizations achieve better business outcomes. The company is supported by several investors, including Scale Ventures, Menlo Ventures, Workday Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, New View Capital, and GV.
Waterline Data
Series C in 2018
Waterline Data offers an AI-driven data lifecycle management platform that simplifies data discovery and governance for enterprises. By utilizing machine learning, its software automates the cataloging of data assets, allowing organizations to identify, organize, and access trusted information across various data environments, including cloud and relational data stores. This functionality supports Chief Data Officers, Analysts, and Data Stewards in promoting self-service analytics and ensuring compliance with data regulations such as GDPR and CCPA. Additionally, Waterline Data helps companies reduce costs related to data redundancy and hoarding by streamlining the management of their data assets.
Synthego
Series C in 2018
Synthego Corporation is a genome engineering company focused on advancing life science research and therapeutic development to improve human health. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Synthego offers a comprehensive platform that integrates proprietary hardware, software, bioinformatics, chemistries, and molecular biology. The company's product portfolio includes engineered cells, CRISPR kits, and bioinformatics tools designed for various applications such as pathway analysis, target validation, disease modeling, and diagnostics. By leveraging machine learning and automation, Synthego enables researchers in biotechnology and academia to conduct efficient and precise gene editing, facilitating rapid advancements in drug discovery and development. The company serves a global customer base, distributing its products through various channels, including online sales and partnerships in multiple countries.
ShipBob
Series C in 2018
ShipBob Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing online shipping and fulfillment services tailored for small e-commerce businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, ShipBob offers an end-to-end fulfillment solution that includes warehousing, order management, and package delivery, enabling direct-to-consumer brands to ship products within 1-2 business days. Its platform integrates with various e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Amazon, and eBay, allowing merchants to manage orders, track inventory, and communicate with customers effectively. ShipBob's services encompass pickup, packaging, batch fulfillment, and returns, supported by a network of fulfillment centers across the United States, including a key facility in Dallas, Texas. The company also provides a smartphone application for scheduling pickups and tracking shipments.
Breather Products
Series C in 2018
Breather is an app and a provider of space-as-a-service, with a growing network of private workspaces built for productivity. It enables businesses to access flexible workspace by the hour, day, or month. Every space is designed to be comfortable, private, and productive, with plug-and-play technology that ensures that can get to work as soon as the arrival. Founded by CEO Julien Smith in 2012, the company has grown to include hundreds of locations in 10 major across the globe including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and London.
Chime
Series C in 2018
Chime is a mobile banking and finance platform that provides users with convenient banking services designed for modern financial needs. The platform allows users to access bank accounts with fee-free overdrafts and offers the opportunity for early access to paychecks. Chime's unique savings feature automatically sets aside a predetermined amount of money after each transaction, promoting better financial habits and helping members save. The company earns revenue through transaction fees paid by merchants, aligning its interests with those of its users. By focusing on user-friendly services, Chime aims to empower individuals to gain greater control and flexibility over their finances while avoiding traditional banking fees.
The Black Tux
Series C in 2018
The Black Tux, Inc. is a formalwear rental company based in Santa Monica, California, that specializes in providing high-quality suits and tuxedos for various formal occasions. Established in 2012, the company was founded to address the shortcomings of traditional tuxedo rental experiences by offering a modern e-commerce solution. Customers can conveniently order tuxedos, suits, shirts, vests, cufflinks, neckwear, shoes, and other accessories online, with free shipping both ways. Deliveries are made at least a week prior to the event, ensuring ample time for fitting. The Black Tux designs its own line of formalwear, focusing on better fit and style than conventional rental options, thereby allowing individuals to rent formal attire affordably without compromising on quality.
Usermind
Series C in 2018
Usermind, Inc. is a technology company that offers a unified orchestration platform aimed at enhancing business operations and customer journeys. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Usermind addresses issues associated with siloed enterprise systems and fragmented customer data. Its platform integrates various SaaS applications and on-premise systems, facilitating entity mapping and automating complex customer interactions. Additionally, it provides comprehensive analytics on business processes, which empowers companies to deliver data-driven, omnichannel customer engagement throughout the entire customer lifecycle. Usermind's solutions enable businesses to optimize personalized interactions, enhance customer experiences, and ultimately drive revenue growth while reducing costs. The company was founded by technology veterans Michel Feaster and Przemek Pardyak and is supported by prominent venture capital firms.
UrbanSitter
Series C in 2017
UrbanSitter, Inc. is a childcare marketplace that connects parents with babysitters and nannies through shared connections. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the company operates in major cities including New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington D.C., Boston, Denver, and San Diego. UrbanSitter offers an app and website that simplifies the process of finding, booking, and paying for trusted care across various needs, including child care, senior care, pet sitting, and household services. By leveraging a parent's personal network, UrbanSitter helps families find caregivers recommended by friends, co-workers, and local parents, ensuring a level of trust and reliability. The platform is particularly useful for last-minute childcare needs, boasting average response times of under three minutes. By addressing the challenges of securing reliable care, UrbanSitter provides families with essential support in their daily lives.
RealtyShares
Series C in 2017
RealtyShares is a real estate investment platform based in San Francisco, California, that provides investors with direct access to commercial and residential real estate investment opportunities. The platform connects individual and institutional investors with experienced real estate operators seeking capital to enhance properties. RealtyShares has facilitated over $840 million in funding across more than 1,100 investment opportunities in 41 states. The firm offers a range of financing options, including both debt and equity, to support various real estate projects. Supported by notable investors, RealtyShares aims to simplify the investment process and expand access to quality real estate investments.
Platform9
Series C in 2017
Platform9 is an open distributed cloud service that enables customers to harness the capabilities of the public cloud on their preferred infrastructure, utilizing Kubernetes and other cloud-native technologies. Established in 2013 by Sirish Raghuram in Mountain View, California, Platform9 provides an open-source-as-a-service platform that simplifies the management of cloud software deployments. The company's solution allows organizations to deploy, manage, and maintain hybrid clouds across various infrastructures, effectively transforming existing setups into self-service private cloud systems. By automating cluster upgrades and security patches, Platform9 reduces management complexity and costs, currently supporting over 40,000 nodes across private, public, and edge clouds.
Epic
Series C in 2017
Epic is an internet company that specializes in books, eBooks learning, and educational technology. Epic is a well-known children's digital media company that promotes learning in an enjoyable, secure, and kid-friendly environment while allowing youngsters to explore their hobbies. Their digital reading platform is designed to help users to read a wide range of books online.
Signifyd
Series C in 2017
Signifyd, Inc. is a technology company based in San Jose, California, with an additional headquarters in London, United Kingdom. Established in 2011, it provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that helps e-commerce businesses mitigate fraud risk and manage chargebacks. Its key offerings include E-Commerce Assurance, which automates fraud prevention and protects online retailers from chargebacks, and Signifyd Chargeback Recovery, which assists merchants in handling various chargebacks. By leveraging big data, machine learning, and expert reviews, Signifyd offers a financial guarantee against fraud for approved orders, allowing retailers to enhance customer experiences, boost sales, and explore new market opportunities while minimizing operational costs associated with fraud detection. The company serves a range of clients, including those on the Fortune 1000 and Internet Retailer Top 500 lists, adhering to the belief that e-commerce businesses should thrive without the fear of fraud.
OverOps
Series C in 2017
OverOps, Inc. is a software company that provides a cloud-based application monitoring and error analysis platform. Founded in 2011 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company focuses on helping developers detect and resolve production errors in real-time. The platform analyzes backend Java and .NET applications during runtime, delivering detailed insights into critical errors by showcasing the relevant source code and variable states. This enables developers to understand when, where, and why issues occur, allowing for more efficient debugging and optimized software performance. OverOps, formerly known as Takipi, rebranded in August 2016 to reflect its commitment to enhancing software reliability through effective error management.
Getaround
Series C in 2017
Getaround, Inc. is an online marketplace that facilitates peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals, allowing users to rent cars by the hour or day through its app. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, the company operates in several cities across the United States, including San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. Getaround’s platform utilizes patented technology to provide a contactless experience, eliminating the need for traditional rental procedures such as waiting in line or meeting car owners. Users can choose from a variety of vehicles, including luxury cars and trucks, while benefiting from included insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance. This model not only offers convenience but also helps car owners earn extra income, thereby reducing the cost of car ownership and promoting environmental sustainability.
Breather Products
Series C in 2016
Breather is an app and a provider of space-as-a-service, with a growing network of private workspaces built for productivity. It enables businesses to access flexible workspace by the hour, day, or month. Every space is designed to be comfortable, private, and productive, with plug-and-play technology that ensures that can get to work as soon as the arrival. Founded by CEO Julien Smith in 2012, the company has grown to include hundreds of locations in 10 major across the globe including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and London.
BitSight
Series C in 2016
BitSight, founded in 2011, is a cyber risk management company that offers a platform designed to help organizations assess and manage information security risk. By applying sophisticated algorithms, BitSight generates daily security ratings that range from 250 to 900, enabling users to evaluate third-party risk, underwrite cyber insurance, benchmark security performance, and conduct due diligence in mergers and acquisitions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including seven of the top ten cyber insurers, 20% of Fortune 500 companies, and three of the top five investment banks, making its Security Ratings technology integral to risk management and business decision-making. With over 1,000 customers and a vast ecosystem of users, BitSight is recognized as the most widely used Security Ratings Service in the industry.
Five Stars
Series C in 2016
Five Stars is a payment and loyalty platform that offers marketing, point of sale, and business development services to local businesses.
Avi Networks
Series C in 2016
Avi Networks, Inc. is a software company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2012. Specializing in cloud application services platforms, Avi Networks develops an application delivery platform that provides enterprises with software load balancers, web applications, and API security solutions. The company's offerings facilitate digital transformation by enabling automated and insightful management of applications across multi-cloud environments. Key features of Avi Networks' software include per-application load balancing, predictive auto-scaling, and full lifecycle automation, which help organizations deploy applications more rapidly, gain actionable analytics, and reduce costs. As of July 31, 2019, Avi Networks operates as a subsidiary of VMware, Inc.
Bluevine
Series C in 2016
Bluevine is a financial technology company focused on providing innovative banking solutions tailored for small business owners. Since its inception in 2013, the company has experienced significant growth, serving over 400,000 customers across the United States and facilitating more than $13 billion in financing. Bluevine offers products such as business lines of credit and invoice factoring, which allow small businesses to access capital based on their needs. Invoice factoring enables businesses to receive an immediate advance on unpaid invoices, assisting them in managing payroll, purchasing supplies, and supporting growth initiatives. With a commitment to enhancing the financial future of small businesses, Bluevine combines advanced technology with industry expertise to empower entrepreneurs and help them focus on their core operations.
Munchery
Series C in 2015
Munchery is an online food delivery service focused on providing convenient, healthy meal options for busy weeknights. The company offers a diverse menu of chef-crafted dinners, made with high-quality ingredients sourced from local farmers who prioritize organic and sustainable practices. Customers can enjoy same-day delivery of fresh meals to their homes or offices, with new menu options available each weekday. Munchery caters to various dietary preferences, including vegetarian, low-carb, and wheat-free choices, ensuring that there is something for everyone. By prioritizing quality and convenience, Munchery aims to simplify the dinner experience for its users.
Poshmark
Series C in 2015
Poshmark, Inc. operates a social marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of lifestyle products, including apparel, footwear, home goods, beauty products, and accessories. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Poshmark connects a community of over 80 million registered users across the United States, Canada, Australia, and India. The platform blends the interpersonal aspects of traditional shopping with the convenience of e-commerce, making it easy for users to engage in sustainable consumption by buying and reselling both new and secondhand items. Through this approach, Poshmark not only promotes a vibrant marketplace for fashion and lifestyle products but also encourages environmentally conscious choices among consumers.
PernixData
Series C in 2014
PernixData is fundamentally changing how storage is designed and operated in virtual data centers. The company’s flagship product, PernixData FVP software, virtualizes server side flash and RAM to enable scale-out storage performance that is independent of capacity. No changes are required to VMs, servers or primary storage, ensuring maximum performance of all virtualized applications in a seamless, scalable and cost- effective manner. Based in San Jose, California, PernixData was founded by Poojan Kumar, a co-founder of Oracle Exadata, and Satyam Vaghani, VMware’s Storage CTO, creator of VMware's clustered file system (VMFS), and architect of several storage-related innovations at VMware over the last decade. PernixData is backed by Lightspeed Ventures, Kleiner Perkins and industry luminaries from enterprise software.
Dstillery
Series C in 2014
Dstillery, Inc. is a digital intelligence platform that specializes in providing marketing solutions for brands and media partners. Founded in 2008 and based in New York City, the company offers a range of services aimed at enhancing brand awareness, consideration, and customer retention. Dstillery employs artificial intelligence to analyze consumer data, enabling brands to optimize their advertising strategies across mobile, desktop, and video channels. One of its notable products, ID-free®, offers a privacy-safe approach to behavioral targeting, ensuring comprehensive audience reach. The platform also features Dscover Maps, a geospatial insights tool that helps clients understand market composition based on geography. Dstillery's ongoing innovation is reflected in its numerous patents for advanced AI technology, which supports its mission to empower brands and agencies in executing high-performing programmatic advertising campaigns.
Glympse
Series C in 2014
Glympse Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in developing a mobile application for real-time location sharing. Founded in 2008, the application allows users to share their location with others via a web-based map for a designated period. It caters to various needs, including monitoring grocery deliveries, scheduling service technician appointments, and facilitating curbside and in-store pickups. Glympse's platform integrates service, marketing, and commerce capabilities, aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction by reducing friction during delivery experiences. The company serves a range of clients, including many Fortune 1000 companies, which rely on Glympse for efficient communication and improved customer engagement.
Betterment
Series C in 2014
Betterment LLC is an online financial advisory service based in New York, offering a range of investment solutions for individuals and businesses. Founded in 2007, the company specializes in managing diversified portfolios through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and provides various account types, including traditional and Roth IRAs, SEP IRAs, and trust accounts. Betterment's services include financial and retirement planning, tax loss harvesting, and an advanced cash management tool known as Two-Way Sweep. The platform allows users to manage their investments efficiently, with a management fee of 0.25%, while also providing features for tracking portfolio activities and achieving long-term financial goals. Betterment serves consumers directly, as well as businesses and financial advisors, emphasizing a goal-based investing framework to optimize returns.
Rover Group
Series C in 2014
Rover is an online marketplace that connects pet parents with a vast network of pet care providers, including pet sitters and dog walkers. The platform allows pet owners to discover and book personalized care services such as overnight boarding, in-home pet sitting, dog walking, and doggy daycare. Rover provides tools and security to empower pet sitters and walkers to manage their own businesses. In addition to its marketplace, Rover also produces and retails a range of durable pet accessories, including PVC pet crates, raised pet beds, and play pens, all manufactured in the U.S. using environmentally-friendly methods. The company is dedicated to enhancing the lives of pets and their owners by facilitating trusted care services and offering high-quality products designed to withstand the demands of pet ownership.
Coraid
Series C in 2013
Coraid specializes in providing storage solutions tailored for cloud service providers and enterprises facing rapid data growth. The company utilizes Layer 2 Ethernet technology to enhance network performance and operational efficiency in large-scale, dynamic environments. Coraid's modular and pay-as-you-grow architecture allows for flexible scaling, while its user-friendly software, along with comprehensive support and implementation services, ensures a quick return on investment. The company's offerings include scale-out Ethernet storage technology, block storage solutions, and networked storage appliances, all designed to simplify complex storage challenges and deliver enterprise-level reliability.
Mint Bills
Series C in 2013
Mint Bills is an application that enables its users to set reminders to pay bills. It utilizes proprietary account aggregation technology for secure payment technologies in its mobile applications. Mint Bills' primary service allows users to pay bills and track bank, credit card, investment, and loan transactions and balances through a provided mobile application. It currently has applications for iOS and Android platforms.
Dropcam
Series C in 2013
Dropcam is a provider of cloud-based Wi-Fi video monitoring services that enables users to stay connected with their homes, businesses, and pets from anywhere. The company offers Dropcam and Dropcam Pro cameras, which pair with a web-based platform to facilitate remote monitoring, recording, and playback of live video feeds. This service allows users to easily check in on their surroundings through smartphones, tablets, or computers, enhancing security and peace of mind. The combination of hardware and cloud services positions Dropcam as a leader in home monitoring solutions.
Scality
Series C in 2013
Scality, Inc. specializes in software-defined storage solutions designed for active archives, content distribution, cloud services, and enterprise applications. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Scality is recognized for its flagship product, RING. This software-based storage system can scale to petabytes, providing high performance and robust data protection while integrating seamlessly with standard storage protocols such as NFS and S3. The RING serves a wide range of customers, including major media and telecommunications companies and leading operators across the US, Europe, and Japan. With its innovative approach, Scality aims to address the challenges of massive data storage and is committed to ensuring 100% availability for its users. The company was previously known as Bizanga Store Company until its rebranding in June 2010.
Talari Networks
Series C in 2013
Talari Networks specializes in Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) technology that enhances the reliability and capacity of enterprise networks. By leveraging multiple sources of affordable public WAN bandwidth, the company enables businesses to achieve consistent performance that rivals or surpasses traditional MPLS solutions, often at significantly lower costs. Its proprietary technology continuously monitors network conditions, allowing for real-time traffic redirection to the most suitable network, which ensures high reliability and predictability for applications such as VoIP and videoconferencing. This innovative approach effectively addresses the performance challenges associated with public WANs, enabling enterprises to reduce their monthly WAN expenses by 40-90% while improving overall network performance and user experience.
Pluribus Networks
Series C in 2012
Pluribus Networks is delivering an open, next generation software defined network fabric for modern data centers, multi-site data centers and distributed cloud environments. The Linux-based Netvisor® ONE operating system and the Adaptive Cloud Fabric™ have been purpose built to deliver radically simplified networking along with white box economics by leveraging open networking hardware from our partners Dell EMC, D-Link Systems and Edgecore as well as Pluribus’ own Freedom Series of switches. The Adaptive Cloud Fabric controllerless SDN architecture distributes state and intelligence throughout the network fabric and is optimized to deliver rich and highly secure per-tenant services across data center sites with simple operations and no single point of failure. Pluribus Networks is also embedded in industry leading Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure (NFVi) and distributed cloud solutions which are being deployed in the networks of the world’s largest 5G service providers. Pluribus Networks is a founding member of the Linux Foundation’s LF Edge organization and a member of State of the Edge. Visit pluribusnetworks.com to learn more.
eXelate
Series C in 2012
eXelate, Inc. is a prominent provider of audience data, technology, measurement, and analytics solutions, operating a robust data-management platform that connects customer identities across various formats, including display, video, audio, and mobile. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York, eXelate enables marketers to engage individuals and households with personalized messages, enhancing performance through targeted advertising. The company offers an online data marketplace to optimize audience targeting and provides a suite of analytics services that deliver insights into consumer behavior and metrics for both online and offline channels. eXelate's data management platform, maX DMP, allows for the management and measurement of first-party data across multiple advertising channels. As a subsidiary of Nielsen International Holdings, Inc., eXelate leverages exclusive relationships with major data providers to offer comprehensive and actionable insights, supporting marketers in effectively reaching consumers across all devices.
Fab
Series C in 2012
Fab, Inc. is an online retailer that specializes in everyday design products, serving customers in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Founded in February 2009 by Bradford Shane Shellhammer, Deepa Shah, Jason Goldberg, Nishith Shah, and Sunil Khedar, the company is headquartered in New York City. Fab's product range includes furniture, kitchen and dining items, bed and bath essentials, art, jewelry, personal accessories, and various home products. As of March 3, 2015, Fab operates as a subsidiary of PCH International Ltd.
Avere Systems
Series C in 2012
Avere Systems, Inc. specializes in cloud file storage infrastructure, providing solutions that enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of data storage for enterprises. The company offers a range of products, including Virtual FXT Edge filers, CloudFusion, and FXT Edge Filers, which optimize network-attached storage (NAS) and facilitate cloud integration. Avere's storage management software, such as FlashMove and FlashMirror, assists with data migration and protection, while their cloud enablement solutions address various storage needs, including private object storage and NAS optimization. With a commitment to transforming the economics of data storage, Avere empowers organizations across diverse industries, including government, finance, media, life sciences, and energy, to manage their data with greater flexibility and security. Founded in 2008 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Avere Systems operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft Azure and maintains data centers worldwide.
Credit Sesame
Series C in 2012
Credit Sesame, Inc. operates a credit and loan management platform designed to simplify and automate consumer credit management. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company offers a range of services including credit score monitoring, credit reports, identity theft protection, and personalized recommendations for personal loans, home loans, student loans, and refinancing options. The platform helps users analyze their loans, existing mortgages, and credit card debt, enabling them to manage and improve their credit and financial well-being in one location. By leveraging a deep understanding of personal credit and the latest digital banking technology, Credit Sesame provides a free online and mobile service that empowers consumers to effectively manage their credit and cash flow.
Nexenta Systems
Series C in 2012
Nexenta Systems, Inc. specializes in software-defined storage solutions, providing a comprehensive suite of products designed for cloud and virtualization environments. The company's flagship offerings include NexentaStor, which delivers file and block storage services for enterprise applications, NexentaCloud for optimizing virtual desktop infrastructure deployments, and NexentaEdge, an object storage platform that facilitates data retrieval without knowledge of its physical location. Additionally, NexentaFusion offers analytics and orchestration capabilities, enhancing the management of complex compute systems and data stores. With a focus on open-source driven software-defined storage, Nexenta serves over 6,000 customers and collaborates with a global network of partners, including major technology firms. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Nexenta operates as a subsidiary of DataDirect Networks, Inc., continuing to innovate in the storage industry while providing organizations with flexible, vendor-neutral solutions.
Coraid
Series C in 2011
Coraid specializes in providing storage solutions tailored for cloud service providers and enterprises facing rapid data growth. The company utilizes Layer 2 Ethernet technology to enhance network performance and operational efficiency in large-scale, dynamic environments. Coraid's modular and pay-as-you-grow architecture allows for flexible scaling, while its user-friendly software, along with comprehensive support and implementation services, ensures a quick return on investment. The company's offerings include scale-out Ethernet storage technology, block storage solutions, and networked storage appliances, all designed to simplify complex storage challenges and deliver enterprise-level reliability.
Lumosity
Series C in 2011
Lumosity is a brain training research company. They provide scientists with research methods of training including memory, attention, and adapting tasks. Their science and games teams work to design game mechanics.
Vidyo
Series C in 2011
We’re video-enabling the world. Recognized in the Gartner Magic Quadrant as a leader and a visionary, Vidyo is used by organizations like Google, CERN, Etsy, Philips, Alibaba, Kaiser, DISA and others. We are tackling a huge challenge: to ensure that the world can take advantage of the endless benefits of video chat by making it better than any other form of communication, whether you are in the office - or far out in the field under challenging bandwidth and wifi conditions. Vidyo makes it easy to embed the most beautiful, resilient and immersive multiparty video chat into any application, on any connected device. In healthcare, banking, IoT, customer engagement, enterprise collaboration, government, field services and more, video chat is revolutionizing - while simplifying - how we communicate. We envision a future in which hospitals, banks, universities, police stations, data centers, manufacturing facilities and all places in between see elegant video chat as the sustainable and intuitive way for humans to better connect with one another - making us more productive while saving tons of time and resources. From Silicon Valley to New York, Europe, Asia-Pacific and beyond, Vidyo is one of the most diverse teams in tech, with hundreds of gifted employees living and sharing their experiences all over the world. We are beyond excited about what we’re building, and believe our mission is just getting started.
Flurry
Series C in 2010
Flurry, Inc. is a mobile application analytics and advertising platform that helps businesses build, measure, advertise, and monetize their mobile applications. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, Flurry offers a suite of products, including Flurry Analytics, which enables businesses to analyze consumer interactions across over 400,000 applications. The platform tracks more than 1 billion end-user sessions monthly and provides insights into audience reach, engagement, retention, and revenue. Flurry also offers solutions such as AppSpot, which serves targeted ads to enhance click-through rates and revenue, and Flurry Personas, which identifies consumer segments with shared interests. Additionally, Flurry Marketplace connects publishers with advertisers through a single SDK integration. With a user-friendly setup that takes just five minutes, Flurry's services are utilized by over 125,000 companies and are compatible with various mobile platforms, including iOS, Android, and Windows Phone.
PlaySpan
Series C in 2010
PlaySpan is a prominent provider of monetization solutions for online games, virtual worlds, and social networks. The company specializes in developing a digital goods commerce and micropayment platform that assists game publishers and developers in generating revenue, attracting new users, and enhancing user loyalty. PlaySpan offers global payment solutions through its UltimatePay product, which facilitates secure and convenient in-app purchases using over 85 payment methods across 180 countries. A key component of UltimatePay is the ULTIMATE GAME CARD, a prepaid card available at more than 45,000 retail locations in North America, which is expanding globally. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, PlaySpan also maintains offices in Ohio, Virginia, and Mumbai. The company has been recognized for its achievements, including winning the 2009 OnHollywood Category Award for Best Gaming Company.
EdgeCast
Series C in 2010
EdgeCast is a content delivery network (CDN) that specializes in accelerating and delivering both static and dynamic content globally. Originally focused on media content delivery, the company has expanded its offerings to include front-end optimization, DNS, and eCommerce CDN products, positioning itself as a comprehensive web performance provider. With a diverse clientele that includes major brands such as Yahoo!, Tumblr, Pinterest, Twitter, Wordpress, and Hulu, EdgeCast serves approximately 6,000 customers and handles around 6% of the world's Internet traffic. The company has garnered recognition for its rapid growth, being ranked as the fastest-growing Internet company in America and the fastest-growing company in Los Angeles by Deloitte in their 2012 "Fast 500" list.
Vidyo
Series C in 2010
We’re video-enabling the world. Recognized in the Gartner Magic Quadrant as a leader and a visionary, Vidyo is used by organizations like Google, CERN, Etsy, Philips, Alibaba, Kaiser, DISA and others. We are tackling a huge challenge: to ensure that the world can take advantage of the endless benefits of video chat by making it better than any other form of communication, whether you are in the office - or far out in the field under challenging bandwidth and wifi conditions. Vidyo makes it easy to embed the most beautiful, resilient and immersive multiparty video chat into any application, on any connected device. In healthcare, banking, IoT, customer engagement, enterprise collaboration, government, field services and more, video chat is revolutionizing - while simplifying - how we communicate. We envision a future in which hospitals, banks, universities, police stations, data centers, manufacturing facilities and all places in between see elegant video chat as the sustainable and intuitive way for humans to better connect with one another - making us more productive while saving tons of time and resources. From Silicon Valley to New York, Europe, Asia-Pacific and beyond, Vidyo is one of the most diverse teams in tech, with hundreds of gifted employees living and sharing their experiences all over the world. We are beyond excited about what we’re building, and believe our mission is just getting started.
LensVector
Series C in 2010
LensVector, Inc. specializes in the development of solid-state autofocus devices and camera lenses, focusing on miniature applications. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company produces innovative optical technology that shapes, steers, and focuses light without mechanical movement. This technology enables manufacturers of miniature cameras, including those used in smartphones, webcams, and video conferencing, to incorporate advanced features such as autofocus and macro capabilities without increasing size, weight, or cost. Additionally, LensVector's products are applicable in various sectors, including life sciences and LED illumination, offering solutions for architectural, retail, and residential lighting needs.
ParAccel
Series C in 2009
ParAccel accelerates analytics and helps companies accelerate, innovate, and compete. The ParAccel Analytic Platform combines an analytic database with advanced extensibility and integration technology to deliver big analytics anytime, anywhere. Fortune 1000 customers are testing the bounds of unconstrained analytics with the most prolific, most powerful, most expansive analytic platform. ParAccel, Inc. was originally founded in mid-2005 by Barry Zane, part of the founding team at Netezza. It maintains offices in Campbell, California (HQ) as well in San Diego, and London.
Roku
Series C in 2009
Roku, Inc. operates a prominent TV streaming platform that enables users to access a wide variety of content, including movies, TV episodes, live sports, and music. The company has two main segments: Platform and Player. Roku's platform is designed to deliver an exceptional user experience through its proprietary operating system, Roku OS, which is integrated into its own streaming devices and licensed to other manufacturers for their televisions. As of 2023, Roku reached over 80 million streaming households, providing significant engagement with its services, including the Roku Channel, a free ad-supported platform offering both on-demand and live programming. In addition to streaming, Roku generates revenue through advertising products and the sale of its streaming media players, TVs, and accessories. The company markets its offerings through retailers, distributors, and directly to consumers in multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and various Latin American nations. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Los Gatos, California, Roku is recognized for its innovation in the streaming sector.
Pliant Technology
Series C in 2009
Pliant Technology is developing a new class of solid state drive storage devices for the enterprise computing market: Enterprise Flash Drives (EFDs). EFDs integrate seamlessly into existing enterprise information systems, and are designed to dramatically improve the performance, reliability, energy efficiency, and TCO of enterprise data center storage systems. Pliant EFDs are ideal for a range of data I/O (input/output) intensive enterprise applications, such as trading floors, financial transactions, VOD, airline reservation systems, e-commerce, and Web 2.0 applications. Pliant’s EFD is a disruptive solution that offers breakthrough performance and reliability improvements over today’s highest performing hard drive and consumer solid state storage devices (SSD). EFDs enable enterprise data centers to do “much more for less†– achieve more performance and reliability with less cost, energy and space. One EFD can replace many (100+) enterprise HDDs (10K/15K RPM) for performance, and by combining EFDs with high capacity HDDs, today’s storage racks can be reduced to storage shelves saving power (up to 80%), space and money. Based on an advanced software architecture and proprietary ASIC design, Pliant’s EFD changes the storage system paradigm while meeting growing “Green IT†energy efficiency. Pliant was established by a team of executives and engineers from Fujitsu, Maxtor and Seagate with an unparalleled track record of success in the data storage industry.
Rivulet Communications
Series C in 2009
Rivulet Communications provides data transport solutions to medical, government, and enterprise clients. Leveraging existing IP networks, Rivulet provides video communication for patient care and contact between physicians. Other applications for a broader customer base include VoIP, TDM, video, and satellite for bring their information sharing to a different level.
Roku
Series C in 2008
Roku, Inc. operates a prominent TV streaming platform that enables users to access a wide variety of content, including movies, TV episodes, live sports, and music. The company has two main segments: Platform and Player. Roku's platform is designed to deliver an exceptional user experience through its proprietary operating system, Roku OS, which is integrated into its own streaming devices and licensed to other manufacturers for their televisions. As of 2023, Roku reached over 80 million streaming households, providing significant engagement with its services, including the Roku Channel, a free ad-supported platform offering both on-demand and live programming. In addition to streaming, Roku generates revenue through advertising products and the sale of its streaming media players, TVs, and accessories. The company markets its offerings through retailers, distributors, and directly to consumers in multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and various Latin American nations. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Los Gatos, California, Roku is recognized for its innovation in the streaming sector.
Carbonite
Series C in 2008
Carbonite, Inc. is a provider of cloud and hybrid business continuity solutions, specializing in backup, disaster recovery, and data protection services for small and midsized businesses. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Carbonite offers a range of solutions, including Carbonite Safe for individual and business data protection against threats like accidental deletions and ransomware, and Carbonite Endpoint, which safeguards data on various devices such as computers and smartphones. The company also provides Carbonite Server for comprehensive server protection, Carbonite Availability for maintaining critical business systems, and Carbonite Recover for secure system replication to the cloud. Additionally, Carbonite Migrate facilitates the migration of workloads with minimal risk, while Carbonite Email Archiving addresses specific email archiving needs. Carbonite's services are delivered through a network of distributors, value-added resellers, managed service providers, and global systems integrators, supporting over 1.5 million customers worldwide. As of December 2019, Carbonite operates as a subsidiary of Open Text Corporation.
Like.com
Series C in 2008
Like.com operates as a visual search engine designed to help users find and compare consumer products online. Utilizing advanced image recognition technology, the platform allows users to search its extensive library of products based on visual characteristics rather than just metadata or tags. Users can explore a wide range of items, including shoes, bags, watches, and clothing, by either clicking on displayed products or typing descriptive phrases that the system translates into mathematical representations of visual signatures. This innovative approach enables users to discover similar products effortlessly. Future enhancements are planned to allow users to upload images as search queries, further expanding the platform's capabilities.
ProfitLine
Series C in 2008
ProfitLine, Inc. is a provider of telecom expense management services based in San Diego, California. Founded in 1992, the company specializes in Telecom Lifecycle Management (TLM), offering an outsourced solution for managing both wireline and wireless telecom processes. This includes managing carrier contracts, handling orders, developing inventory databases, paying invoices, optimizing services, and generating information reports. ProfitLine also features MyTelcoManager, a proprietary web application that supports its TLM services, along with MyDeviceManager for mobile device management. In addition to these core offerings, the company provides a range of services including communications management, telecom asset management, order provisioning, and cost management. ProfitLine further enhances its service portfolio with optional offerings such as telecom contract assessment, directed negotiation, historical audits, and consultative services.
EPAC Technologies
Series C in 2008
ePAC Technologies Inc. specializes in digital printing automation and logistics software solutions tailored for the technology sector. Founded in 1998 and based in San Leandro, California, the company provides a range of services, including digital document management, print-on-demand, and fulfillment and distribution. Its offerings are designed to streamline document production and management processes, enhancing productivity for Fortune 100 technology and internet companies. Through its innovative digital workflow solutions, ePAC Technologies helps businesses optimize their printing and logistics operations.
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