MK Capital

MK Capital is a Chicago-area venture capital and private equity firm that invests in emerging technology companies across the early and growth stages in the United States. Founded in 2003, the firm focuses on software and technology-enabled businesses, including digital software, digital media, data center automation, technology-enabled business services, and education technology. It provides multi-stage capital and leverages deep operating experience to help portfolio companies scale, with active board involvement and collaborative support on strategy, operations and technology. The firm maintains offices in Northbrook, Illinois; Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Santa Monica, California, and manages over $500 million in assets.

Josh Beebe

Director / Partner

Karen Buckner

Partner

Mark Koulogeorge

Managing Partner

Bret Maxwell

Managing Partner

Sultan Mehrabi

Venture Partner

Kirk Wolfe

Partner

Past deals in Midwestern US

enosiX

Venture Round in 2023
enosiX, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in real-time integration solutions connecting Salesforce with SAP systems. Founded in 2014 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, enosiX develops a range of products that facilitate seamless data exchange and enhance business processes. Key offerings include Enosix Connect, which integrates SAP/ERP systems with cloud applications, and Enosix Engage, which enables direct access to SAP ERP data within Salesforce without the need for middleware. The company's platform empowers Salesforce users with essential information such as customer data, inventory, and order management, all in real-time. This integration allows organizations to improve productivity, increase sales effectiveness, and enhance customer engagement. Additionally, enosiX provides mobile solutions for various business functions, ensuring that critical SAP data is accessible to an increasingly mobile workforce. With a focus on reducing integration time from months to days, enosiX enhances operational efficiency and drives better business outcomes.

Convr

Series B in 2019
Convr develops and operates an AI-powered underwriting data platform for commercial insurance. The platform ingests data from multiple internal and external sources, provides a universal data catalog along with data management and security tools, and applies AI to support data discovery, risk assessment, and decision making. It supports all core commercial lines and is accessible via a desktop interface and APIs. The d3 module suite includes d3 Intake to digitize submissions, d3 Risk 360 for risk insights, d3 Answers to answer underwriting questions, and d3 Risk Score to prioritize risks, enabling faster, more accurate underwriting and improved efficiency. The company serves major commercial carriers and aims to reduce manual data entry and research time while increasing straight-through processing. Founded in 2015 and based in Schaumburg, Illinois, it was formerly DataCubes and renamed Convr in 2020.

OneCause (formerly BidPal)

Venture Round in 2018
BidPal has rebranded as OneCause. Raise more money and reach more donors with OneCause Fundraising Software and BidPal Mobile Bidding. Located in the technology hub of Indianapolis, OneCause has been recognized on the Inc. 500 list of Fastest Growing Companies and has received a Techpoint MIRA award for Mobile Technology Excellence & Innovation. The company’s fundraising technology includes: Mobile Bidding, Online Fundraising, Peer to Peer Fundraising, Event Software, Payment Processing, Online Ticketing, Mobile Donations, Text2Give, and Registration and Checkout software.

Clear Software

Series A in 2018
Clear Software, LLC specializes in developing solutions that enhance business efficiency by simplifying interactions with enterprise software, particularly SAP. Founded in 2012 and based in Zionsville, Indiana, the company offers a range of tools designed to streamline workflows and automate business processes. Its flagship products include ClearUI, a web application that consolidates multiple SAP processes into a single interface, and ClearXL, an Excel-based tool that facilitates data uploads to SAP. Clear Software's intelligent automation platform extends beyond SAP, integrating with various applications such as Oracle EBS and Salesforce to optimize core business processes, reduce data entry errors, and improve overall operational efficiency.

Convr

Series A in 2017
Convr develops and operates an AI-powered underwriting data platform for commercial insurance. The platform ingests data from multiple internal and external sources, provides a universal data catalog along with data management and security tools, and applies AI to support data discovery, risk assessment, and decision making. It supports all core commercial lines and is accessible via a desktop interface and APIs. The d3 module suite includes d3 Intake to digitize submissions, d3 Risk 360 for risk insights, d3 Answers to answer underwriting questions, and d3 Risk Score to prioritize risks, enabling faster, more accurate underwriting and improved efficiency. The company serves major commercial carriers and aims to reduce manual data entry and research time while increasing straight-through processing. Founded in 2015 and based in Schaumburg, Illinois, it was formerly DataCubes and renamed Convr in 2020.

CellTrak

Venture Round in 2017
CellTrak Technologies, Inc. is a provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) mobile solutions tailored for the home healthcare, hospice, and private duty sectors in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2004 and based in Schaumburg, Illinois, the company offers a comprehensive platform that automates workflows, improves compliance, and reduces operational costs. Its flagship product, the CellTrak visit manager, enables home health paraprofessionals and field staff to efficiently enter patient-specific care data through an intuitive mobile interface. The platform includes features such as GPS tracking for safety, automated visit verification, and real-time data access, all designed to enhance patient outcomes and streamline administrative tasks. Additionally, the CellTrak Portal allows supervisors to monitor organizational performance and ensure data-driven quality measures. The software is compatible with multiple devices and operating systems, supporting a wide range of point-of-care applications to facilitate effective communication among agencies, caregivers, payers, and patients.

OneCause (formerly BidPal)

Debt Financing in 2016
BidPal has rebranded as OneCause. Raise more money and reach more donors with OneCause Fundraising Software and BidPal Mobile Bidding. Located in the technology hub of Indianapolis, OneCause has been recognized on the Inc. 500 list of Fastest Growing Companies and has received a Techpoint MIRA award for Mobile Technology Excellence & Innovation. The company’s fundraising technology includes: Mobile Bidding, Online Fundraising, Peer to Peer Fundraising, Event Software, Payment Processing, Online Ticketing, Mobile Donations, Text2Give, and Registration and Checkout software.

OneCause (formerly BidPal)

Venture Round in 2016
BidPal has rebranded as OneCause. Raise more money and reach more donors with OneCause Fundraising Software and BidPal Mobile Bidding. Located in the technology hub of Indianapolis, OneCause has been recognized on the Inc. 500 list of Fastest Growing Companies and has received a Techpoint MIRA award for Mobile Technology Excellence & Innovation. The company’s fundraising technology includes: Mobile Bidding, Online Fundraising, Peer to Peer Fundraising, Event Software, Payment Processing, Online Ticketing, Mobile Donations, Text2Give, and Registration and Checkout software.

Observable Networks

Series B in 2016
Observable offers Network Security-as-a-Service providing automated security analytics and modeling to continuously analyze the behavior of all network devices. Observable Networks, the Clayton-based network security startup.

Wellspring

Series B in 2016
Wellspring Worldwide provides a comprehensive business management platform that streamlines corporate venturing and licensing operations. Its software products, including Sophia, Flintbox, and Zeto, oversee the entire Knowledge Supply Chain, allowing organizations such as leading companies, hospitals, and universities to effectively manage their intellectual assets. The platform integrates functions like disclosures, docketing, and financial management into a single system, featuring customizable workflows and automated processes to enhance efficiency. Founded in 2003 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Wellspring enables clients to develop scalable innovation programs, regardless of the complexity of their project portfolios or geographic reach.

Clear Software

Seed Round in 2016
Clear Software, LLC specializes in developing solutions that enhance business efficiency by simplifying interactions with enterprise software, particularly SAP. Founded in 2012 and based in Zionsville, Indiana, the company offers a range of tools designed to streamline workflows and automate business processes. Its flagship products include ClearUI, a web application that consolidates multiple SAP processes into a single interface, and ClearXL, an Excel-based tool that facilitates data uploads to SAP. Clear Software's intelligent automation platform extends beyond SAP, integrating with various applications such as Oracle EBS and Salesforce to optimize core business processes, reduce data entry errors, and improve overall operational efficiency.

Eved

Series C in 2015
Eved, established in 2010 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in streamlining event-related financial processes. It offers an online platform that automates buying and selling processes, including accounts payable and payment processing. Key features include EvedPay, which simplifies invoice-to-payment workflows; EvedMarketplace, a directory connecting event buyers, suppliers, and industry experts; and EvedSource, a supplier relationship management tool. Eved bridges the gap between procurement, event planners, finance, and suppliers, enhancing event quality and efficiency. It caters to top Fortune 500 companies and industries such as live events, music, entertainment, and film production.

Wellspring

Venture Round in 2014
Wellspring Worldwide provides a comprehensive business management platform that streamlines corporate venturing and licensing operations. Its software products, including Sophia, Flintbox, and Zeto, oversee the entire Knowledge Supply Chain, allowing organizations such as leading companies, hospitals, and universities to effectively manage their intellectual assets. The platform integrates functions like disclosures, docketing, and financial management into a single system, featuring customizable workflows and automated processes to enhance efficiency. Founded in 2003 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Wellspring enables clients to develop scalable innovation programs, regardless of the complexity of their project portfolios or geographic reach.

LLamasoft

Series A in 2012
LLamasoft, Inc. specializes in developing supply chain design and analysis software and solutions, providing tools that enhance operational efficiency for businesses worldwide. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company offers a range of products, including Supply Chain Guru, a software for designing supply chains; Transportation Guru, which focuses on network design and transportation routing; and Optimiza, an AI-powered platform that leverages machine learning and optimization algorithms. LLamasoft's solutions help organizations visualize inefficiencies and optimize various aspects of their supply chains, including inventory management, product flow, and transportation. The company serves diverse industries such as aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and retail, enabling clients to make informed decisions that drive profitability and growth. Additionally, LLamasoft provides consulting, training, and technical support services, and collaborates with humanitarian organizations to enhance health supply chains, aiming to positively impact millions of lives.

eSpark

Series A in 2012
eSpark, Inc. is an educational technology company that specializes in developing iPad-based applications for school students. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in San Francisco, California, eSpark aims to enhance learning experiences through its innovative tools. The company's flagship products include Frontier, which motivates students to engage in writing, and eSpark, which offers differentiated instruction in mathematics and English Language Arts for elementary school learners. eSpark is committed to creating a student-centered learning environment, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to achieve their academic and personal aspirations.

Eved

Series B in 2012
Eved, established in 2010 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in streamlining event-related financial processes. It offers an online platform that automates buying and selling processes, including accounts payable and payment processing. Key features include EvedPay, which simplifies invoice-to-payment workflows; EvedMarketplace, a directory connecting event buyers, suppliers, and industry experts; and EvedSource, a supplier relationship management tool. Eved bridges the gap between procurement, event planners, finance, and suppliers, enhancing event quality and efficiency. It caters to top Fortune 500 companies and industries such as live events, music, entertainment, and film production.

OneCause (formerly BidPal)

Series B in 2011
BidPal has rebranded as OneCause. Raise more money and reach more donors with OneCause Fundraising Software and BidPal Mobile Bidding. Located in the technology hub of Indianapolis, OneCause has been recognized on the Inc. 500 list of Fastest Growing Companies and has received a Techpoint MIRA award for Mobile Technology Excellence & Innovation. The company’s fundraising technology includes: Mobile Bidding, Online Fundraising, Peer to Peer Fundraising, Event Software, Payment Processing, Online Ticketing, Mobile Donations, Text2Give, and Registration and Checkout software.
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