Norwest Venture Partners

Norwest Venture Partners, established in 1961, is a global venture capital and growth equity firm based in Palo Alto, California. With nearly $5 billion under management, the firm invests in early to late-stage companies across various sectors, including technology, business services, financial services, consumer products, and healthcare. Norwest focuses on providing capital and operational support to help CEOs and founders scale their businesses, with typical investments ranging from $10 million to $50 million, and sometimes up to $100 million for growth equity companies. The firm has invested in over 600 companies and currently partners with over 140 active companies across its portfolio.

Mohammad Abbas

Investor

Robert Abbott

Partner

Bayan Alizadeh

Investor

Gal Amran

Investor

Lauren Beauchamp

Vice President

Scott Beechuk

Partner

Katie Belding

Partner, Portfolio Services

Kurt Betcher

Administrative Partner, Portfolio Services

Jordan Booker

Investor

Laura Boyd

Principal, Head of Mergers Acquisitions and Capital Markets

Yoni Braun

Vice President

Shiv Chaudhary

Managing Director, Norwest India

Priti Youssef Choksi

Partner

Casper De Clercq

General Partner

Nathan Cohen

Vice President

Ran Ding

Partner

Matthew De Dominicis

Administrative Partner and CFO

Philip Fleischman

Vice President

David Glaser

Investor

Anubha Goyal

Investor, Norwest India

Ken Graham

Investor

Aidan Greenstein

Investor

Guillermo Grimaldo

Investor

Garrett Hardesty

Investor

Ryan Harris

General Partner

Sean Jacobsohn

Partner

Trey Jennings

Senior Associate

Krish Kapadia

Vice President

Sameer Kapur

Vice President, Growth Equity

Paul Kigawa

Investor

Nikhil Kookada

Vice President

Parul Laddha

Investor, Norwest India

Jordan Leites

Vice President

Sam Lesser

Investor

Sonia Li

Associate

Brian Matesic

Principal

Cassie McHenry

Investor

JP McKeever

Investor

John McNeil

Investor

Ryan McDonald

Principal - Healthcare

Scott Mitchell

Principal

Venkat Mohan

Operating Partner and Board Member

Brian Moon

Senior Associate

Dror Nahumi

General Partner

Michelle Nie

Investor

Ginny Pan

Investor

Connor Pike

Principal, Growth Equity

Ankit Prasad

Vice President

Irem Rami

Principal, Growth Equity and Venture

Ashwin Ravi

Associate

Gabrielle Rush

Investor

Samuel Saldarriaga

Investor

Umang Sanghvi

Investor, Norwest India

Christopher Scullin

Vice President

Rama Sekhar

Partner

Suraj Shah

Vice President

Niren Shah

Managing Director and Head of Norwest India

Chris Sondej

Principal, Growth Equity

Gabe Stauber

Associate

Laurie Tennant

Principal, People Advisory

Matthew Uthupan

Investor

Sanchana Vasikaran

Investor

Vidushi Verma

Investor, Norwest India

Lisa Wu

Partner

Jessica Yi

Vice President

Edward Yip

Partner

Michael Zarian

Investor

Justin Zhang

Investor

David Zilberman

General Partner

Dave Zilberman

General Partner

Past deals in Enterprise Software

Pinkfish

Pre Seed Round in 2025
Pinkfish simplifies enterprise automation creation by allowing users to describe workflows in natural language.

TrustLogix

Seed Round in 2025
TrustLogix focuses on enhancing digital transformation by providing comprehensive solutions for enterprise data security and privacy. The company develops an analytics platform that streamlines cloud data security operations, enabling businesses to implement and enforce fine-grained access controls across various data platforms, including major services like Google Cloud and Azure. Its offerings include automated data privacy controls, audit reporting, and compliance verification, which help organizations effectively manage data access for users in data science, analytics, and business intelligence. By centralizing observability and governance, TrustLogix simplifies the complexities of data security, allowing companies to safeguard their information assets while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Zelis

Private Equity Round in 2024
Zelis is a healthcare and financial technology company that specializes in claims cost management and payments optimization solutions. Founded in 2016 and based in Bedminster, New Jersey, Zelis provides integrated services such as network analytics, payment integrity, electronic payments, and claims communications. These offerings aim to streamline the pricing, payment, and explanation of healthcare claims for payers, healthcare providers, and consumers across medical, dental, and workers' compensation markets. By leveraging advanced technology, Zelis assists its clients in navigating the complexities of the healthcare financial landscape while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. The company is supported by investment firms Parthenon Capital Partners and Bain Capital.

Legion Technologies

Venture Round in 2024
Legion Technologies, Inc. develops a workforce engagement platform that leverages artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud technology to enhance workforce management. Its flagship product, the Legion platform, offers features such as demand forecasting, labor optimization, automated scheduling, employee engagement, and time and attendance tracking. These tools help businesses improve compliance, budget control, retail sales, and workforce sharing. Targeting industries such as retail, food services, health and fitness, and hospitality, Legion enables organizations to maximize labor efficiency while enhancing employee engagement. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company also has offices in Hudson, Ohio; Chicago, Illinois; and Milton, Georgia. Legion Technologies is recognized for its rapid growth and innovative approach to workforce management, providing a user-friendly platform and mobile app that appeal to employees.

ORO Labs

Series B in 2023
ORO Labs specializes in developing a procurement automation platform aimed at enhancing traditional procurement operations. The company's software focuses on streamlining enterprise spending on critical purchases and supplier interactions, which are often chaotic and complex. ORO Labs' platform offers a user-friendly experience that provides visibility into supplier risk and spending, along with comprehensive management of purchasing processes, legal formalities, and compliance. This enables modern companies to address their procurement needs efficiently and with agility.

Spiff

Series C in 2023
Spiff Inc. is a software company that specializes in sales commission automation through its SaaS platform. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Sandy, Utah, with an office in Mountain View, California, Spiff offers a comprehensive solution that allows organizations to design, manage, and optimize their sales commission plans. The platform enables users to create and modify commission structures, automate data integration from various systems such as ERP and payroll, and provide sales teams with personalized dashboards to track their performance. Spiff’s software streamlines complex commission processes, enhances accuracy by eliminating errors, and supports advanced features like modeling new plans and generating detailed payroll reports. The company primarily serves finance and sales operations, sales and marketing teams, managers, and executives, facilitating improved sales performance through real-time insights and automation.

Simpplr

Series D in 2023
Simpplr Inc. is an AI-powered employee experience platform that facilitates effective communication and collaboration within organizations. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and India, Simpplr offers a range of services that enhance employee engagement and streamline internal communications. Its platform allows employees to access knowledge articles, collaborate on projects, post questions, and create support cases, fostering a connected workforce. Additionally, Simpplr provides implementation and onboarding services, as well as ongoing customer support, to ensure organizations can maximize the benefits of their platform. By creating virtual headquarters and company newsrooms, Simpplr helps align and engage employees across the enterprise, promoting a thriving workplace culture.

Numbers Station

Series A in 2023
Numbers Station is a software development platform that focuses on enhancing artificial intelligence workflows. It specializes in creating AI-powered solutions aimed at automating data-intensive processes, particularly for enterprise applications. The platform's advanced models are designed to deliver high-quality performance on various data tasks, facilitating the generation of valuable insights. This capability allows data professionals to make informed business decisions and maximize the value derived from their data assets.

SpryPoint

Private Equity Round in 2023
SpryPoint is a provider of cloud-based enterprise software specifically designed for electric, water, gas, and telecom utilities. The company aims to enhance customer service and operational efficiency for utility operators across North America. By offering a robust cloud architecture that requires no hardware, SpryPoint's solutions feature application programming interfaces, improved performance, and exceptional scalability. These offerings allow for ongoing system updates, faster implementation, and flexible pricing models. Ultimately, SpryPoint equips utilities with the tools necessary for business automation, enabling them to deliver superior service while streamlining their operations.

xpedeon

Series A in 2022
Xpedeon develops software solutions specifically tailored for the construction industry, focusing on enhancing profitability and efficiency for businesses in this sector. By collaborating with leading companies, Xpedeon has created an integrated enterprise resource planning suite that addresses the unique needs of building contractors, civil engineering contractors, specialist contractors, and housebuilders. Their software facilitates digital transformation within the construction and engineering fields, enabling companies to optimize their operations and improve margins. With a commitment to industry best practices, Xpedeon offers a comprehensive range of functionalities within a single solution, distinguishing itself from other software providers in the market.

Celebal Technologies

Venture Round in 2022
Celebal Technologies is a leading software services company specializing in data science, big data, and enterprise cloud solutions. The firm provides IT consulting services that cater to the digital requirements of organizations, utilizing advanced technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to enhance business efficiency. Celebal Technologies focuses on delivering business intelligence, supply chain analytics, and data science-powered analytics, enabling clients to make informed decisions. Its clientele includes product independent software vendors (ISVs) and delivery organizations worldwide, benefiting from its expertise in product development and enterprise project implementations.

MotherDuck

Seed Round in 2022
MotherDuck specializes in data infrastructure and analytics, providing a serverless platform designed to handle both small and large datasets. By integrating the performance of DuckDB with cloud capabilities, the company offers a user-friendly solution that facilitates collaborative data analysis. Its platform employs an embedded database to support hybrid execution, allowing users to analyze data locally and remotely. This enables businesses to effectively prototype and optimize their data strategies, enhancing their ability to derive insights and maximize profits in a streamlined environment.

ORO Labs

Series A in 2022
ORO Labs specializes in developing a procurement automation platform aimed at enhancing traditional procurement operations. The company's software focuses on streamlining enterprise spending on critical purchases and supplier interactions, which are often chaotic and complex. ORO Labs' platform offers a user-friendly experience that provides visibility into supplier risk and spending, along with comprehensive management of purchasing processes, legal formalities, and compliance. This enables modern companies to address their procurement needs efficiently and with agility.

Uplevel

Series A in 2022
Uplevel Inc. is a Seattle-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in engineering intelligence software. Its platform utilizes machine learning and organizational science to enhance productivity within engineering teams by identifying bottlenecks that impede product velocity. Uplevel transforms unstructured data from various software development tools into actionable metrics, allowing enterprises to effectively track software development progress, allocate resources, and fulfill commitments. By integrating insights and coaching into daily workflows, Uplevel enables managers and teams to monitor individual performance metrics and identify execution risks, fostering improved efficiency and behavior change in engineering practices.

Provus

Series A in 2022
Provus is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that specializes in automating Configure Price Quote (CPQ) processes, designed specifically for enterprise customers. Utilizing advanced AI-powered technology, Provus enhances operational efficiency by accelerating turnaround times, increasing deal sizes, and improving win probabilities. The platform not only helps businesses achieve better gross margins but also assists in mitigating compliance risks. As an approved partner on the Salesforce AppExchange, Provus integrates seamlessly with the Salesforce ecosystem, further solidifying its commitment to delivering innovative solutions for its clients.

Noyo

Series B in 2022
Noyo is a company focused on modernizing the insurance industry through API-based data exchange. Established by experts in benefits, insurance, and technology, Noyo aims to enhance the infrastructure of the benefits sector by providing seamless digital connectivity. Its platform enables the secure exchange of critical benefits data among insurers, brokers, and consumers, facilitating real-time access to information essential for benefit design and delivery. By offering a suite of developer-friendly application programming interfaces, Noyo allows brokers and insurers to effortlessly connect with various platforms, streamlining the enrollment process and improving overall efficiency in the benefits landscape.

Velocity Global

Series B in 2022
Velocity Global is a provider of global employment solutions that assists companies in onboarding, managing, and compensating talent across over 185 countries. The company specializes in International Professional Employer Organization (PEO) services, global immigration, payroll, recruiting, and consulting, which facilitate efficient entry into new markets. By leveraging its expertise, Velocity Global enables businesses to accelerate their global expansion efforts, often achieving market entry up to 90% faster and reducing associated costs by up to 60%. Its platform streamlines the hiring process, onboarding, benefits management, and contractor compliance, thereby helping enterprises minimize hiring and relocation expenses while enhancing profitability. The company is recognized for its commitment to delivering compliant and flexible solutions that empower companies to pursue their global growth objectives with confidence.

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.

Celona

Series C in 2022
Celona, Inc. is a technology company that develops a cloud-based networking platform aimed at integrating 5G and enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019 and based in Cupertino, California, Celona focuses on simplifying the deployment of LTE and 5G wireless technologies in enterprises by leveraging the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum. The company's solutions utilize artificial intelligence to automate and streamline the integration of cellular wireless systems with existing enterprise IT networks, thereby addressing the complexities associated with managing multiple disparate products. Celona's technology combines elements of 5G radio, edge computing, and machine learning, enabling organizations to enhance their connectivity and accelerate their digital transformation efforts. The founding team has extensive experience from leading companies like Qualcomm, Aruba, and Cisco, contributing to a robust understanding of both hardware and cloud-based solutions.

Socrates.Ai

Series A in 2022
Socrates.Ai is a developer of an enterprise intelligent assistant that focuses on enhancing workforce management through advanced technologies. The company specializes in artificial intelligence and natural language processing, aiming to address significant challenges in employee experience, IT security, and software engagement. Socrates.Ai's platform empowers organizations by streamlining operations, allowing employees to work more efficiently. It serves as a centralized portal that integrates various enterprise services, thereby reducing costs and automating routine requests. Through its innovative solutions, Socrates.Ai seeks to transform how enterprises manage their human resources and overall workforce dynamics.

SourceDay

Series C in 2022
SourceDay LLC is a software company that specializes in developing a Software-as-a-Service platform focused on automating purchase order management. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, SourceDay offers a centralized solution that streamlines buyer and supplier relationships, reducing errors and communication delays. Its platform provides features such as real-time supplier performance metrics, automated PO processing, and integration with existing ERP systems. SourceDay's tools include collaboration on purchase orders, requests for quotes, accounts payable, and quality control, making it particularly beneficial for manufacturing and distribution companies. The solution replaces traditional communication methods like emails and spreadsheets with a more efficient cloud-based system, helping businesses manage exceptions and enhance their supply chain operations.

Prevedere

Venture Round in 2022
Prevedere, Inc. is a predictive analytics company that specializes in business performance forecasting software. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with an additional office in Sunnyvale, California, Prevedere provides a range of services including industry outlook reports, consumer behavior data, and predictive insights. The company's platform helps businesses monitor economic, environmental, and consumer behavior data to identify leading indicators for revenue and profit, thereby aiding in informed decision-making. Prevedere's offerings include predictive marketing analytics, financial forecasting intelligence, and demand planning solutions. The company also develops proprietary systems and APIs that integrate diverse data sources to ensure data accuracy and relevance. With a team comprising industry experts, data scientists, and economists, Prevedere supports organizations in navigating an ever-evolving market landscape.

Robin Healthcare

Series B in 2021
Robin Healthcare, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that focuses on enhancing the medical industry through innovative software solutions. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, the company provides a range of services including clinical documentation solutions, medical scribe services, order and medication entry, chart review, billing and coding, and referral management. By integrating technology with trained medical scribes, Robin Healthcare aims to streamline administrative tasks and improve the doctor-patient experience, allowing healthcare professionals to dedicate more time to patient care while maintaining control over their practices.

Prevedere

Series B in 2021
Prevedere, Inc. is a predictive analytics company that specializes in business performance forecasting software. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with an additional office in Sunnyvale, California, Prevedere provides a range of services including industry outlook reports, consumer behavior data, and predictive insights. The company's platform helps businesses monitor economic, environmental, and consumer behavior data to identify leading indicators for revenue and profit, thereby aiding in informed decision-making. Prevedere's offerings include predictive marketing analytics, financial forecasting intelligence, and demand planning solutions. The company also develops proprietary systems and APIs that integrate diverse data sources to ensure data accuracy and relevance. With a team comprising industry experts, data scientists, and economists, Prevedere supports organizations in navigating an ever-evolving market landscape.

Prodly

Series A in 2021
Prodly, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in developing tools for transferring relational data within Salesforce environments. Founded in 2014, Prodly offers a platform known as AppOps, which automates the full lifecycle of low-code development. This platform enables Salesforce administrators and developers to migrate data efficiently and effectively, addressing challenges in the application development process while also ensuring IT governance to reduce risks associated with agile development. Their flagship product, Moover, allows for one-click migration of relational data across various Salesforce organizations and supports key functionalities such as Salesforce CPQ, billing, and field service solutions. Notable clients include Nutanix, Johnson & Johnson, Splunk, Tableau, and Verizon, who utilize Prodly's services to enhance and update critical business applications.

Karat

Series C in 2021
Karat Inc. is a company based in Seattle, Washington, specializing in the design and development of technical interviewing software for organizations seeking to hire software engineers. Founded in 2014, Karat offers an interview platform that includes a network of interview engineers and an infrastructure specifically tailored for technical interviews. This platform is designed to enhance the hiring process by recording interviews, capturing candidate code, structuring feedback, and generating recommendations for hiring teams. Additionally, Karat aims to address the global shortage of software engineers by expanding access to diverse talent, reducing bias in hiring, and improving the overall quality of engineering teams.

Propel Software Solutions

Series C in 2021
PropelPLM is a provider of cloud-based Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software designed to assist companies in their digital transformation efforts. The platform connects various stakeholders, systems, and processes involved in bringing products from concept to market. It serves as a centralized source of product information for the entire value chain, including sales and service teams, facilitating secure and transparent collaboration. This approach enables faster market delivery while enhancing customer satisfaction and meeting global compliance requirements. PropelPLM operates on the Salesforce platform, leveraging its modern cloud infrastructure to ensure a scalable and future-ready solution for businesses seeking to streamline their product development processes.

MindTickle

Series E in 2021
MindTickle is a global, privately-held company that specializes in providing a data-driven sales readiness platform aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of customer-facing teams. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, and Pune, India, MindTickle's platform is utilized by sales teams across various industries to bridge knowledge and skill gaps through automated training paths, adaptive learning, and virtual coaching tools. The company's solution incorporates on-demand online training, bite-sized mobile updates, gamification, and role-play, enabling enterprises to track onboarding progress and certify readiness. By leveraging MindTickle, organizations can improve sales performance, achieve larger deal sizes, increase win rates, and shorten sales cycles, ultimately driving growth and maximizing business impact.

FloQast

Series D in 2021
FloQast, Inc. is a financial close management software company that specializes in streamlining the month-end close process for accounting teams. Based in Los Angeles, California, with a location in Dublin, Ohio, FloQast provides tools that enhance collaboration, visibility, and efficiency during financial reporting. Its flagship product, FloQast, centralizes month-end close tasks, ensuring improved accountability and accuracy. The software integrates with popular accounting systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, and SAP, allowing users to automate repetitive tasks and reduce manual errors. Additional offerings include FloQast AutoRec, which uses AI to automate reconciliations, and FloQast Flux, which analyzes variances in financial accounts. The platform caters to various roles, including controllers and CFOs, and supports compliance needs such as SOX and audit readiness. FloQast was founded in 2013 and has formed strategic alliances to enhance its service offerings.

Simpplr

Series C in 2021
Simpplr Inc. is an AI-powered employee experience platform that facilitates effective communication and collaboration within organizations. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and India, Simpplr offers a range of services that enhance employee engagement and streamline internal communications. Its platform allows employees to access knowledge articles, collaborate on projects, post questions, and create support cases, fostering a connected workforce. Additionally, Simpplr provides implementation and onboarding services, as well as ongoing customer support, to ensure organizations can maximize the benefits of their platform. By creating virtual headquarters and company newsrooms, Simpplr helps align and engage employees across the enterprise, promoting a thriving workplace culture.

TrustLogix

Seed Round in 2021
TrustLogix focuses on enhancing digital transformation by providing comprehensive solutions for enterprise data security and privacy. The company develops an analytics platform that streamlines cloud data security operations, enabling businesses to implement and enforce fine-grained access controls across various data platforms, including major services like Google Cloud and Azure. Its offerings include automated data privacy controls, audit reporting, and compliance verification, which help organizations effectively manage data access for users in data science, analytics, and business intelligence. By centralizing observability and governance, TrustLogix simplifies the complexities of data security, allowing companies to safeguard their information assets while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Pequity

Series A in 2021
Pequity is a compensation management software designed to simplify and enhance the process of creating equitable pay structures for organizations. By merging the user-friendly interface of spreadsheets with advanced automation capabilities, Pequity enables HR teams to efficiently manage compensation programs. The platform aims to address pay inequality and streamline the often complex and time-consuming tasks associated with compensation management. Trusted by rapidly growing companies, Pequity was founded by experts in compensation and product design from notable firms. With significant backing from prominent investors, the company is dedicated to fostering equal pay and opportunity across the workforce.

Spiff

Series B in 2021
Spiff Inc. is a software company that specializes in sales commission automation through its SaaS platform. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Sandy, Utah, with an office in Mountain View, California, Spiff offers a comprehensive solution that allows organizations to design, manage, and optimize their sales commission plans. The platform enables users to create and modify commission structures, automate data integration from various systems such as ERP and payroll, and provide sales teams with personalized dashboards to track their performance. Spiff’s software streamlines complex commission processes, enhances accuracy by eliminating errors, and supports advanced features like modeling new plans and generating detailed payroll reports. The company primarily serves finance and sales operations, sales and marketing teams, managers, and executives, facilitating improved sales performance through real-time insights and automation.

Legion Technologies

Series C in 2021
Legion Technologies, Inc. develops a workforce engagement platform that leverages artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud technology to enhance workforce management. Its flagship product, the Legion platform, offers features such as demand forecasting, labor optimization, automated scheduling, employee engagement, and time and attendance tracking. These tools help businesses improve compliance, budget control, retail sales, and workforce sharing. Targeting industries such as retail, food services, health and fitness, and hospitality, Legion enables organizations to maximize labor efficiency while enhancing employee engagement. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company also has offices in Hudson, Ohio; Chicago, Illinois; and Milton, Georgia. Legion Technologies is recognized for its rapid growth and innovative approach to workforce management, providing a user-friendly platform and mobile app that appeal to employees.

VAST Data

Series D in 2021
VAST Data, Inc. specializes in developing innovative data storage solutions, offering a universal storage platform that integrates Intel’s Optane SSDs as a cache for data stored on quad-level cell (QLC) SSDs. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in San Jose, VAST Data serves various industries, including animation, visual effects, deep learning, and enterprise backup recovery. The platform is designed to accelerate time-to-insight for workload-intensive applications, providing scalable performance, simple data management, and improved productivity for AI-driven organizations. Since its launch in 2019, VAST Data has gained recognition as a rapidly growing player in the data infrastructure sector.

Productiv

Series C in 2021
Productiv, Inc. is a cloud-based platform specializing in SaaS management and application engagement insights for IT companies. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Bellevue and San Francisco, Productiv offers a unique approach to managing SaaS portfolios by providing real-time employee engagement data at the feature level. This enables organizations to proactively govern their software usage and optimize operational efficiency. The platform integrates with single sign-on tools to monitor login activity and extract data related to purchases and licenses from various financial systems. By offering solutions for discovery, rightsizing, engagement, and productivity, Productiv empowers companies to maximize their return on investment from SaaS applications. Its client base includes notable companies such as Fox, Uber, and Zoom, reflecting its impact on enhancing employee engagement and overall productivity.

MindTickle

Series D in 2020
MindTickle is a global, privately-held company that specializes in providing a data-driven sales readiness platform aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of customer-facing teams. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, and Pune, India, MindTickle's platform is utilized by sales teams across various industries to bridge knowledge and skill gaps through automated training paths, adaptive learning, and virtual coaching tools. The company's solution incorporates on-demand online training, bite-sized mobile updates, gamification, and role-play, enabling enterprises to track onboarding progress and certify readiness. By leveraging MindTickle, organizations can improve sales performance, achieve larger deal sizes, increase win rates, and shorten sales cycles, ultimately driving growth and maximizing business impact.

Karat

Venture Round in 2020
Karat Inc. is a company based in Seattle, Washington, specializing in the design and development of technical interviewing software for organizations seeking to hire software engineers. Founded in 2014, Karat offers an interview platform that includes a network of interview engineers and an infrastructure specifically tailored for technical interviews. This platform is designed to enhance the hiring process by recording interviews, capturing candidate code, structuring feedback, and generating recommendations for hiring teams. Additionally, Karat aims to address the global shortage of software engineers by expanding access to diverse talent, reducing bias in hiring, and improving the overall quality of engineering teams.

Aktana

Series D in 2020
Aktana Inc. is a technology company that specializes in AI-enabled marketing decision support software tailored for the life sciences sector. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, Aktana develops a platform that utilizes machine learning algorithms to assist sales and marketing teams in optimizing their engagement with healthcare professionals. Its key offerings include the Contextual Intelligence Engine, which allows executives to simulate various marketing strategies, and the Decision Support Engine, which analyzes diverse data sources to provide actionable insights directly within the representative’s existing CRM workflows. By focusing exclusively on the life sciences market, Aktana delivers data-driven suggestions that enhance multichannel marketing initiatives and improve overall campaign effectiveness. The company supports over 100 brands, including more than half of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies globally, helping them to maximize revenue and utilize data investments efficiently. Additionally, Aktana has offices in several international locations, including Tokyo, Shanghai, and Barcelona.

Legion Technologies

Series B in 2020
Legion Technologies, Inc. develops a workforce engagement platform that leverages artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud technology to enhance workforce management. Its flagship product, the Legion platform, offers features such as demand forecasting, labor optimization, automated scheduling, employee engagement, and time and attendance tracking. These tools help businesses improve compliance, budget control, retail sales, and workforce sharing. Targeting industries such as retail, food services, health and fitness, and hospitality, Legion enables organizations to maximize labor efficiency while enhancing employee engagement. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company also has offices in Hudson, Ohio; Chicago, Illinois; and Milton, Georgia. Legion Technologies is recognized for its rapid growth and innovative approach to workforce management, providing a user-friendly platform and mobile app that appeal to employees.

Simpplr

Series B in 2020
Simpplr Inc. is an AI-powered employee experience platform that facilitates effective communication and collaboration within organizations. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and India, Simpplr offers a range of services that enhance employee engagement and streamline internal communications. Its platform allows employees to access knowledge articles, collaborate on projects, post questions, and create support cases, fostering a connected workforce. Additionally, Simpplr provides implementation and onboarding services, as well as ongoing customer support, to ensure organizations can maximize the benefits of their platform. By creating virtual headquarters and company newsrooms, Simpplr helps align and engage employees across the enterprise, promoting a thriving workplace culture.

CognitiveScale

Series B in 2020
CognitiveScale, Inc. specializes in developing augmented intelligence software tailored for financial services, healthcare, and digital commerce sectors. Utilizing its Cortex platform, the company enables enterprises to integrate artificial intelligence and blockchain technology into their operations. Key offerings include Cortex 5, which facilitates the design and management of enterprise-grade AI systems, the AI marketplace for collaborative problem-solving, and Cortex Certifai, which helps identify and manage risks in automated decision-making. Additionally, CognitiveScale provides AI lifecycle management tools and systems such as ENGAGE for enhanced customer engagement and AMPLIFY for intelligent process automation. The company has formed strategic partnerships with prominent firms such as IBM, Microsoft, and Deloitte, serving Global 500 clients worldwide. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in New York, London, and Hyderabad, CognitiveScale is recognized for its contributions to responsible AI and is backed by notable investors, including Norwest Venture Partners and Intel Capital.

Spiff

Series A in 2020
Spiff Inc. is a software company that specializes in sales commission automation through its SaaS platform. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Sandy, Utah, with an office in Mountain View, California, Spiff offers a comprehensive solution that allows organizations to design, manage, and optimize their sales commission plans. The platform enables users to create and modify commission structures, automate data integration from various systems such as ERP and payroll, and provide sales teams with personalized dashboards to track their performance. Spiff’s software streamlines complex commission processes, enhances accuracy by eliminating errors, and supports advanced features like modeling new plans and generating detailed payroll reports. The company primarily serves finance and sales operations, sales and marketing teams, managers, and executives, facilitating improved sales performance through real-time insights and automation.

Prodly

Seed Round in 2020
Prodly, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in developing tools for transferring relational data within Salesforce environments. Founded in 2014, Prodly offers a platform known as AppOps, which automates the full lifecycle of low-code development. This platform enables Salesforce administrators and developers to migrate data efficiently and effectively, addressing challenges in the application development process while also ensuring IT governance to reduce risks associated with agile development. Their flagship product, Moover, allows for one-click migration of relational data across various Salesforce organizations and supports key functionalities such as Salesforce CPQ, billing, and field service solutions. Notable clients include Nutanix, Johnson & Johnson, Splunk, Tableau, and Verizon, who utilize Prodly's services to enhance and update critical business applications.

Dtex Systems

Series D in 2020
Dtex Systems, founded in 2000, specializes in insider threat protection and user activity monitoring. Headquartered in San Jose, California, with global offices, the company offers two primary platforms: Dtex Intercept and Dtex Pulse. Dtex Intercept proactively detects and mitigates insider threats, data breaches, and outsider infiltration in real-time, providing comprehensive visibility and audit trails. Dtex Pulse offers business operations insights by analyzing application and device usage data. Serving industries such as financial services, government, and manufacturing, Dtex caters to enterprises seeking to understand user behavior, prevent data exfiltration, and enhance overall security, particularly in remote work environments.

VAST Data

Series C in 2020
VAST Data, Inc. specializes in developing innovative data storage solutions, offering a universal storage platform that integrates Intel’s Optane SSDs as a cache for data stored on quad-level cell (QLC) SSDs. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in San Jose, VAST Data serves various industries, including animation, visual effects, deep learning, and enterprise backup recovery. The platform is designed to accelerate time-to-insight for workload-intensive applications, providing scalable performance, simple data management, and improved productivity for AI-driven organizations. Since its launch in 2019, VAST Data has gained recognition as a rapidly growing player in the data infrastructure sector.

Celona

Series B in 2020
Celona, Inc. is a technology company that develops a cloud-based networking platform aimed at integrating 5G and enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019 and based in Cupertino, California, Celona focuses on simplifying the deployment of LTE and 5G wireless technologies in enterprises by leveraging the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum. The company's solutions utilize artificial intelligence to automate and streamline the integration of cellular wireless systems with existing enterprise IT networks, thereby addressing the complexities associated with managing multiple disparate products. Celona's technology combines elements of 5G radio, edge computing, and machine learning, enabling organizations to enhance their connectivity and accelerate their digital transformation efforts. The founding team has extensive experience from leading companies like Qualcomm, Aruba, and Cisco, contributing to a robust understanding of both hardware and cloud-based solutions.

FloQast

Series C in 2020
FloQast, Inc. is a financial close management software company that specializes in streamlining the month-end close process for accounting teams. Based in Los Angeles, California, with a location in Dublin, Ohio, FloQast provides tools that enhance collaboration, visibility, and efficiency during financial reporting. Its flagship product, FloQast, centralizes month-end close tasks, ensuring improved accountability and accuracy. The software integrates with popular accounting systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, and SAP, allowing users to automate repetitive tasks and reduce manual errors. Additional offerings include FloQast AutoRec, which uses AI to automate reconciliations, and FloQast Flux, which analyzes variances in financial accounts. The platform caters to various roles, including controllers and CFOs, and supports compliance needs such as SOX and audit readiness. FloQast was founded in 2013 and has formed strategic alliances to enhance its service offerings.

Workato

Series C in 2019
Workato, Inc. is a cloud automation and integration platform based in Cupertino, California, that focuses on enhancing enterprise workflow automation across various applications. Founded in 2013, the company provides a suite of tools that facilitate the rapid creation and deployment of integrations, allowing businesses to streamline operations without the need for extensive coding. Its platform leverages machine learning and patented technology to enable efficient automation of complex business workflows while maintaining security and governance. Workato enhances sales efficiency and customer service by delivering comprehensive customer intelligence, automating data processes, and optimizing account management strategies. The platform also supports targeted marketing campaigns and e-commerce operations by offering a holistic view of customer interactions. By breaking down application silos, Workato empowers businesses to automate processes related to project onboarding, IT operations, and software management, thereby driving real-time outcomes and improving overall operational efficiency.

Productiv

Series B in 2019
Productiv, Inc. is a cloud-based platform specializing in SaaS management and application engagement insights for IT companies. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Bellevue and San Francisco, Productiv offers a unique approach to managing SaaS portfolios by providing real-time employee engagement data at the feature level. This enables organizations to proactively govern their software usage and optimize operational efficiency. The platform integrates with single sign-on tools to monitor login activity and extract data related to purchases and licenses from various financial systems. By offering solutions for discovery, rightsizing, engagement, and productivity, Productiv empowers companies to maximize their return on investment from SaaS applications. Its client base includes notable companies such as Fox, Uber, and Zoom, reflecting its impact on enhancing employee engagement and overall productivity.

Paperflip

Seed Round in 2019
Paperflip Inc is a technology company based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2016. It has developed an AI-based contract analytics platform designed to enhance the management of business documents, specifically contracts. The platform provides a contract repository that enables automated data and clause extraction, allowing companies to efficiently track sales deal terms and customer obligations. This functionality benefits both sales and legal teams by facilitating key term tracking and enabling comprehensive analysis of contracts, regardless of their storage location. Additionally, Paperflip's application integrates smoothly with existing systems, such as Salesforce, making executed contracts easily searchable and processable through its document intelligence engine. This capability allows businesses to identify and rectify discrepancies in contract data, ensuring accurate and effective management of their contractual obligations.

Robin Healthcare

Series A in 2019
Robin Healthcare, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that focuses on enhancing the medical industry through innovative software solutions. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, the company provides a range of services including clinical documentation solutions, medical scribe services, order and medication entry, chart review, billing and coding, and referral management. By integrating technology with trained medical scribes, Robin Healthcare aims to streamline administrative tasks and improve the doctor-patient experience, allowing healthcare professionals to dedicate more time to patient care while maintaining control over their practices.

Celona

Series A in 2019
Celona, Inc. is a technology company that develops a cloud-based networking platform aimed at integrating 5G and enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019 and based in Cupertino, California, Celona focuses on simplifying the deployment of LTE and 5G wireless technologies in enterprises by leveraging the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum. The company's solutions utilize artificial intelligence to automate and streamline the integration of cellular wireless systems with existing enterprise IT networks, thereby addressing the complexities associated with managing multiple disparate products. Celona's technology combines elements of 5G radio, edge computing, and machine learning, enabling organizations to enhance their connectivity and accelerate their digital transformation efforts. The founding team has extensive experience from leading companies like Qualcomm, Aruba, and Cisco, contributing to a robust understanding of both hardware and cloud-based solutions.

FOSSA

Series A in 2019
FOSSA, Inc. is an open source management platform based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2014, the company specializes in providing solutions for component intelligence, continuous compliance, and collaboration across teams. Its flagship product enables enterprises to track and manage open-source components within their codebase while automating the processes of license scanning and compliance. FOSSA's platform also incorporates vulnerability management features, allowing businesses to conduct license audits and vulnerability scans efficiently. By offering real-time alerts and automated remediation for third-party vulnerabilities, FOSSA facilitates compliance with open source licenses in alignment with development workflows.

Shape Security

Series F in 2019
Shape Security, Inc. specializes in cybersecurity solutions aimed at protecting web and mobile applications from automated cyber-attacks. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Sydney and London, the company offers products such as ShapeShifter Elements, which enforces real-time security measures, and Shape Protection Manager, a cloud-based management tool for its services. Shape Security has successfully prevented over $1 billion in fraud losses for a diverse range of clients, including major retailers, financial institutions, airlines, and government agencies. Its AI-powered technology effectively mitigates risks associated with fraud, chargebacks, and unauthorized transactions, helping organizations maintain customer trust and protect their reputations against the threats posed by criminal activity.

Prodly

Seed Round in 2019
Prodly, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in developing tools for transferring relational data within Salesforce environments. Founded in 2014, Prodly offers a platform known as AppOps, which automates the full lifecycle of low-code development. This platform enables Salesforce administrators and developers to migrate data efficiently and effectively, addressing challenges in the application development process while also ensuring IT governance to reduce risks associated with agile development. Their flagship product, Moover, allows for one-click migration of relational data across various Salesforce organizations and supports key functionalities such as Salesforce CPQ, billing, and field service solutions. Notable clients include Nutanix, Johnson & Johnson, Splunk, Tableau, and Verizon, who utilize Prodly's services to enhance and update critical business applications.

MindTickle

Series C in 2019
MindTickle is a global, privately-held company that specializes in providing a data-driven sales readiness platform aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of customer-facing teams. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, and Pune, India, MindTickle's platform is utilized by sales teams across various industries to bridge knowledge and skill gaps through automated training paths, adaptive learning, and virtual coaching tools. The company's solution incorporates on-demand online training, bite-sized mobile updates, gamification, and role-play, enabling enterprises to track onboarding progress and certify readiness. By leveraging MindTickle, organizations can improve sales performance, achieve larger deal sizes, increase win rates, and shorten sales cycles, ultimately driving growth and maximizing business impact.

Simpplr

Series B in 2019
Simpplr Inc. is an AI-powered employee experience platform that facilitates effective communication and collaboration within organizations. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and India, Simpplr offers a range of services that enhance employee engagement and streamline internal communications. Its platform allows employees to access knowledge articles, collaborate on projects, post questions, and create support cases, fostering a connected workforce. Additionally, Simpplr provides implementation and onboarding services, as well as ongoing customer support, to ensure organizations can maximize the benefits of their platform. By creating virtual headquarters and company newsrooms, Simpplr helps align and engage employees across the enterprise, promoting a thriving workplace culture.

Karat

Series B in 2019
Karat Inc. is a company based in Seattle, Washington, specializing in the design and development of technical interviewing software for organizations seeking to hire software engineers. Founded in 2014, Karat offers an interview platform that includes a network of interview engineers and an infrastructure specifically tailored for technical interviews. This platform is designed to enhance the hiring process by recording interviews, capturing candidate code, structuring feedback, and generating recommendations for hiring teams. Additionally, Karat aims to address the global shortage of software engineers by expanding access to diverse talent, reducing bias in hiring, and improving the overall quality of engineering teams.

Uplevel

Seed Round in 2019
Uplevel Inc. is a Seattle-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in engineering intelligence software. Its platform utilizes machine learning and organizational science to enhance productivity within engineering teams by identifying bottlenecks that impede product velocity. Uplevel transforms unstructured data from various software development tools into actionable metrics, allowing enterprises to effectively track software development progress, allocate resources, and fulfill commitments. By integrating insights and coaching into daily workflows, Uplevel enables managers and teams to monitor individual performance metrics and identify execution risks, fostering improved efficiency and behavior change in engineering practices.

Prevedere

Series B in 2019
Prevedere, Inc. is a predictive analytics company that specializes in business performance forecasting software. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with an additional office in Sunnyvale, California, Prevedere provides a range of services including industry outlook reports, consumer behavior data, and predictive insights. The company's platform helps businesses monitor economic, environmental, and consumer behavior data to identify leading indicators for revenue and profit, thereby aiding in informed decision-making. Prevedere's offerings include predictive marketing analytics, financial forecasting intelligence, and demand planning solutions. The company also develops proprietary systems and APIs that integrate diverse data sources to ensure data accuracy and relevance. With a team comprising industry experts, data scientists, and economists, Prevedere supports organizations in navigating an ever-evolving market landscape.

VAST Data

Series B in 2019
VAST Data, Inc. specializes in developing innovative data storage solutions, offering a universal storage platform that integrates Intel’s Optane SSDs as a cache for data stored on quad-level cell (QLC) SSDs. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in San Jose, VAST Data serves various industries, including animation, visual effects, deep learning, and enterprise backup recovery. The platform is designed to accelerate time-to-insight for workload-intensive applications, providing scalable performance, simple data management, and improved productivity for AI-driven organizations. Since its launch in 2019, VAST Data has gained recognition as a rapidly growing player in the data infrastructure sector.

Aporeto

Series B in 2019
Aporeto, Inc. is a San Jose-based company that specializes in cloud-native security solutions tailored for deploying and operating applications in modern distributed systems, including those based on containers, microservices, and serverless architectures. Founded in 2015, Aporeto provides a comprehensive security platform that enables organizations to secure their workloads across various infrastructures—public, private, or hybrid—by leveraging identity-based access control to maintain a Zero Trust security posture. The company's offerings include the Aporeto Cloud Identity Framework, which facilitates consistent policy enforcement between enterprise applications and managed services. Aporeto's solutions are designed to protect cloud applications from potential attacks by ensuring that all communications are authenticated and authorized.

Socrates.Ai

Series A in 2019
Socrates.Ai is a developer of an enterprise intelligent assistant that focuses on enhancing workforce management through advanced technologies. The company specializes in artificial intelligence and natural language processing, aiming to address significant challenges in employee experience, IT security, and software engagement. Socrates.Ai's platform empowers organizations by streamlining operations, allowing employees to work more efficiently. It serves as a centralized portal that integrates various enterprise services, thereby reducing costs and automating routine requests. Through its innovative solutions, Socrates.Ai seeks to transform how enterprises manage their human resources and overall workforce dynamics.

Dtex Systems

Series C in 2018
Dtex Systems, founded in 2000, specializes in insider threat protection and user activity monitoring. Headquartered in San Jose, California, with global offices, the company offers two primary platforms: Dtex Intercept and Dtex Pulse. Dtex Intercept proactively detects and mitigates insider threats, data breaches, and outsider infiltration in real-time, providing comprehensive visibility and audit trails. Dtex Pulse offers business operations insights by analyzing application and device usage data. Serving industries such as financial services, government, and manufacturing, Dtex caters to enterprises seeking to understand user behavior, prevent data exfiltration, and enhance overall security, particularly in remote work environments.

Propel Software Solutions

Series B in 2018
PropelPLM is a provider of cloud-based Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software designed to assist companies in their digital transformation efforts. The platform connects various stakeholders, systems, and processes involved in bringing products from concept to market. It serves as a centralized source of product information for the entire value chain, including sales and service teams, facilitating secure and transparent collaboration. This approach enables faster market delivery while enhancing customer satisfaction and meeting global compliance requirements. PropelPLM operates on the Salesforce platform, leveraging its modern cloud infrastructure to ensure a scalable and future-ready solution for businesses seeking to streamline their product development processes.

Shape Security

Series E in 2018
Shape Security, Inc. specializes in cybersecurity solutions aimed at protecting web and mobile applications from automated cyber-attacks. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Sydney and London, the company offers products such as ShapeShifter Elements, which enforces real-time security measures, and Shape Protection Manager, a cloud-based management tool for its services. Shape Security has successfully prevented over $1 billion in fraud losses for a diverse range of clients, including major retailers, financial institutions, airlines, and government agencies. Its AI-powered technology effectively mitigates risks associated with fraud, chargebacks, and unauthorized transactions, helping organizations maintain customer trust and protect their reputations against the threats posed by criminal activity.

Uplevel

Seed Round in 2018
Uplevel Inc. is a Seattle-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in engineering intelligence software. Its platform utilizes machine learning and organizational science to enhance productivity within engineering teams by identifying bottlenecks that impede product velocity. Uplevel transforms unstructured data from various software development tools into actionable metrics, allowing enterprises to effectively track software development progress, allocate resources, and fulfill commitments. By integrating insights and coaching into daily workflows, Uplevel enables managers and teams to monitor individual performance metrics and identify execution risks, fostering improved efficiency and behavior change in engineering practices.

VAST Data

Series A in 2018
VAST Data, Inc. specializes in developing innovative data storage solutions, offering a universal storage platform that integrates Intel’s Optane SSDs as a cache for data stored on quad-level cell (QLC) SSDs. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in San Jose, VAST Data serves various industries, including animation, visual effects, deep learning, and enterprise backup recovery. The platform is designed to accelerate time-to-insight for workload-intensive applications, providing scalable performance, simple data management, and improved productivity for AI-driven organizations. Since its launch in 2019, VAST Data has gained recognition as a rapidly growing player in the data infrastructure sector.

Simpplr

Series B in 2018
Simpplr Inc. is an AI-powered employee experience platform that facilitates effective communication and collaboration within organizations. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and India, Simpplr offers a range of services that enhance employee engagement and streamline internal communications. Its platform allows employees to access knowledge articles, collaborate on projects, post questions, and create support cases, fostering a connected workforce. Additionally, Simpplr provides implementation and onboarding services, as well as ongoing customer support, to ensure organizations can maximize the benefits of their platform. By creating virtual headquarters and company newsrooms, Simpplr helps align and engage employees across the enterprise, promoting a thriving workplace culture.

CognitiveScale

Series B in 2018
CognitiveScale, Inc. specializes in developing augmented intelligence software tailored for financial services, healthcare, and digital commerce sectors. Utilizing its Cortex platform, the company enables enterprises to integrate artificial intelligence and blockchain technology into their operations. Key offerings include Cortex 5, which facilitates the design and management of enterprise-grade AI systems, the AI marketplace for collaborative problem-solving, and Cortex Certifai, which helps identify and manage risks in automated decision-making. Additionally, CognitiveScale provides AI lifecycle management tools and systems such as ENGAGE for enhanced customer engagement and AMPLIFY for intelligent process automation. The company has formed strategic partnerships with prominent firms such as IBM, Microsoft, and Deloitte, serving Global 500 clients worldwide. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in New York, London, and Hyderabad, CognitiveScale is recognized for its contributions to responsible AI and is backed by notable investors, including Norwest Venture Partners and Intel Capital.

Socrates.Ai

Series A in 2017
Socrates.Ai is a developer of an enterprise intelligent assistant that focuses on enhancing workforce management through advanced technologies. The company specializes in artificial intelligence and natural language processing, aiming to address significant challenges in employee experience, IT security, and software engagement. Socrates.Ai's platform empowers organizations by streamlining operations, allowing employees to work more efficiently. It serves as a centralized portal that integrates various enterprise services, thereby reducing costs and automating routine requests. Through its innovative solutions, Socrates.Ai seeks to transform how enterprises manage their human resources and overall workforce dynamics.

Rallyteam

Series A in 2017
Rallyteam is a San Francisco-based company that provides an internal mobility platform aimed at enhancing employee engagement and talent utilization within organizations. The platform allows businesses to match employees with suitable projects by importing skill profiles through LinkedIn integration. This system not only facilitates project assignments but also promotes employee collaboration and feedback, enabling a culture of continuous learning and growth. By offering insights through reporting and analytics, Rallyteam helps companies to better understand their workforce and effectively leverage their skills. Operating as a Software-as-a-Service model, Rallyteam functions as a subsidiary of Workday, Inc., focusing on the strategic development and retention of top talent within organizations.

Legion Technologies

Series A in 2017
Legion Technologies, Inc. develops a workforce engagement platform that leverages artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud technology to enhance workforce management. Its flagship product, the Legion platform, offers features such as demand forecasting, labor optimization, automated scheduling, employee engagement, and time and attendance tracking. These tools help businesses improve compliance, budget control, retail sales, and workforce sharing. Targeting industries such as retail, food services, health and fitness, and hospitality, Legion enables organizations to maximize labor efficiency while enhancing employee engagement. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company also has offices in Hudson, Ohio; Chicago, Illinois; and Milton, Georgia. Legion Technologies is recognized for its rapid growth and innovative approach to workforce management, providing a user-friendly platform and mobile app that appeal to employees.

Dtex Systems

Series C in 2017
Dtex Systems, founded in 2000, specializes in insider threat protection and user activity monitoring. Headquartered in San Jose, California, with global offices, the company offers two primary platforms: Dtex Intercept and Dtex Pulse. Dtex Intercept proactively detects and mitigates insider threats, data breaches, and outsider infiltration in real-time, providing comprehensive visibility and audit trails. Dtex Pulse offers business operations insights by analyzing application and device usage data. Serving industries such as financial services, government, and manufacturing, Dtex caters to enterprises seeking to understand user behavior, prevent data exfiltration, and enhance overall security, particularly in remote work environments.

CognitiveScale

Funding Round in 2017
CognitiveScale, Inc. specializes in developing augmented intelligence software tailored for financial services, healthcare, and digital commerce sectors. Utilizing its Cortex platform, the company enables enterprises to integrate artificial intelligence and blockchain technology into their operations. Key offerings include Cortex 5, which facilitates the design and management of enterprise-grade AI systems, the AI marketplace for collaborative problem-solving, and Cortex Certifai, which helps identify and manage risks in automated decision-making. Additionally, CognitiveScale provides AI lifecycle management tools and systems such as ENGAGE for enhanced customer engagement and AMPLIFY for intelligent process automation. The company has formed strategic partnerships with prominent firms such as IBM, Microsoft, and Deloitte, serving Global 500 clients worldwide. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in New York, London, and Hyderabad, CognitiveScale is recognized for its contributions to responsible AI and is backed by notable investors, including Norwest Venture Partners and Intel Capital.

Aporeto

Series A in 2017
Aporeto, Inc. is a San Jose-based company that specializes in cloud-native security solutions tailored for deploying and operating applications in modern distributed systems, including those based on containers, microservices, and serverless architectures. Founded in 2015, Aporeto provides a comprehensive security platform that enables organizations to secure their workloads across various infrastructures—public, private, or hybrid—by leveraging identity-based access control to maintain a Zero Trust security posture. The company's offerings include the Aporeto Cloud Identity Framework, which facilitates consistent policy enforcement between enterprise applications and managed services. Aporeto's solutions are designed to protect cloud applications from potential attacks by ensuring that all communications are authenticated and authorized.

Karat

Series A in 2017
Karat Inc. is a company based in Seattle, Washington, specializing in the design and development of technical interviewing software for organizations seeking to hire software engineers. Founded in 2014, Karat offers an interview platform that includes a network of interview engineers and an infrastructure specifically tailored for technical interviews. This platform is designed to enhance the hiring process by recording interviews, capturing candidate code, structuring feedback, and generating recommendations for hiring teams. Additionally, Karat aims to address the global shortage of software engineers by expanding access to diverse talent, reducing bias in hiring, and improving the overall quality of engineering teams.

Avere Systems

Series E in 2017
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.

Prevedere

Series B in 2017
Prevedere, Inc. is a predictive analytics company that specializes in business performance forecasting software. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with an additional office in Sunnyvale, California, Prevedere provides a range of services including industry outlook reports, consumer behavior data, and predictive insights. The company's platform helps businesses monitor economic, environmental, and consumer behavior data to identify leading indicators for revenue and profit, thereby aiding in informed decision-making. Prevedere's offerings include predictive marketing analytics, financial forecasting intelligence, and demand planning solutions. The company also develops proprietary systems and APIs that integrate diverse data sources to ensure data accuracy and relevance. With a team comprising industry experts, data scientists, and economists, Prevedere supports organizations in navigating an ever-evolving market landscape.

CognitiveScale

Series B in 2016
CognitiveScale, Inc. specializes in developing augmented intelligence software tailored for financial services, healthcare, and digital commerce sectors. Utilizing its Cortex platform, the company enables enterprises to integrate artificial intelligence and blockchain technology into their operations. Key offerings include Cortex 5, which facilitates the design and management of enterprise-grade AI systems, the AI marketplace for collaborative problem-solving, and Cortex Certifai, which helps identify and manage risks in automated decision-making. Additionally, CognitiveScale provides AI lifecycle management tools and systems such as ENGAGE for enhanced customer engagement and AMPLIFY for intelligent process automation. The company has formed strategic partnerships with prominent firms such as IBM, Microsoft, and Deloitte, serving Global 500 clients worldwide. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in New York, London, and Hyderabad, CognitiveScale is recognized for its contributions to responsible AI and is backed by notable investors, including Norwest Venture Partners and Intel Capital.

Simpplr

Series A in 2016
Simpplr Inc. is an AI-powered employee experience platform that facilitates effective communication and collaboration within organizations. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and India, Simpplr offers a range of services that enhance employee engagement and streamline internal communications. Its platform allows employees to access knowledge articles, collaborate on projects, post questions, and create support cases, fostering a connected workforce. Additionally, Simpplr provides implementation and onboarding services, as well as ongoing customer support, to ensure organizations can maximize the benefits of their platform. By creating virtual headquarters and company newsrooms, Simpplr helps align and engage employees across the enterprise, promoting a thriving workplace culture.

Shape Security

Series D in 2016
Shape Security, Inc. specializes in cybersecurity solutions aimed at protecting web and mobile applications from automated cyber-attacks. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Sydney and London, the company offers products such as ShapeShifter Elements, which enforces real-time security measures, and Shape Protection Manager, a cloud-based management tool for its services. Shape Security has successfully prevented over $1 billion in fraud losses for a diverse range of clients, including major retailers, financial institutions, airlines, and government agencies. Its AI-powered technology effectively mitigates risks associated with fraud, chargebacks, and unauthorized transactions, helping organizations maintain customer trust and protect their reputations against the threats posed by criminal activity.

Velostrata

Series B in 2016
Velostrata Ltd. is a company based in Netanya, Israel, that specializes in cloud migration and workload mobility software. Founded in 2014, Velostrata's platform enables enterprises to migrate their applications and data to public cloud environments quickly and efficiently. The software facilitates the creation of dynamic, multi-vendor hybrid clouds, allowing IT managers to move workloads between on-premises data centers and public clouds in a matter of minutes. This capability enhances operational flexibility, enabling organizations to utilize public cloud resources for various purposes, including on-demand capacity, accelerated development and testing, and comprehensive migrations. Velostrata's solutions aim to streamline the cloud migration process, ensuring scalability, simplicity, and safety for enterprise applications.

Cority

Venture Round in 2016
Cority is a global provider of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) software solutions, serving over 1,500 organizations worldwide for nearly four decades. The company empowers employees across all levels to contribute to safer, healthier, and more sustainable work environments by offering configurable, scalable, and user-friendly platforms that integrate data from various sources. Cority's solutions enable businesses to track medical trends, manage compliance, reduce workplace injuries, and make data-driven decisions to improve overall performance and reporting accuracy.

VAST Data

Series A in 2016
VAST Data, Inc. specializes in developing innovative data storage solutions, offering a universal storage platform that integrates Intel’s Optane SSDs as a cache for data stored on quad-level cell (QLC) SSDs. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in San Jose, VAST Data serves various industries, including animation, visual effects, deep learning, and enterprise backup recovery. The platform is designed to accelerate time-to-insight for workload-intensive applications, providing scalable performance, simple data management, and improved productivity for AI-driven organizations. Since its launch in 2019, VAST Data has gained recognition as a rapidly growing player in the data infrastructure sector.

Dtex Systems

Series B in 2015
Dtex Systems, founded in 2000, specializes in insider threat protection and user activity monitoring. Headquartered in San Jose, California, with global offices, the company offers two primary platforms: Dtex Intercept and Dtex Pulse. Dtex Intercept proactively detects and mitigates insider threats, data breaches, and outsider infiltration in real-time, providing comprehensive visibility and audit trails. Dtex Pulse offers business operations insights by analyzing application and device usage data. Serving industries such as financial services, government, and manufacturing, Dtex caters to enterprises seeking to understand user behavior, prevent data exfiltration, and enhance overall security, particularly in remote work environments.

Bracket Computing

Series C in 2015
Bracket Computing Inc. specializes in workload isolation software that enables enterprises to securely manage workloads in hybrid cloud environments. Founded in 2011 and based in Mountain View, California, the company provides advanced IT security measures, including crypto-enforced micro-segmentation, which ensures continuous encryption of data both at rest and in motion, utilizing customer-controlled keys. Its platform also features data and runtime integrity monitoring, along with auditability and forensics capabilities that capture critical information at the time of a security breach. By consolidating security controls, Bracket Computing aims to protect enterprises from malware, insider threats, and human errors, all while maintaining the agility and speed of self-service cloud operations.

Exablox

Series C in 2015
Exablox Corporation specializes in developing data storage solutions designed for commercial applications. The company offers OneBlox, a hybrid converged storage appliance that integrates object storage architecture with the performance of flash storage and the simplicity of network attached storage. In addition, Exablox provides OneSystem, a cloud-based storage management service that facilitates efficient data management. Their solutions feature inline deduplication, continuous data protection, disaster recovery, and support for various sectors, including higher education, healthcare, insurance, and legal services. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Exablox aims to address the challenges of high storage costs and complex data management. As of 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of StorageCraft Technology Corporation.

Dtex Systems

Series A in 2015
Dtex Systems, founded in 2000, specializes in insider threat protection and user activity monitoring. Headquartered in San Jose, California, with global offices, the company offers two primary platforms: Dtex Intercept and Dtex Pulse. Dtex Intercept proactively detects and mitigates insider threats, data breaches, and outsider infiltration in real-time, providing comprehensive visibility and audit trails. Dtex Pulse offers business operations insights by analyzing application and device usage data. Serving industries such as financial services, government, and manufacturing, Dtex caters to enterprises seeking to understand user behavior, prevent data exfiltration, and enhance overall security, particularly in remote work environments.

Velostrata

Series A in 2015
Velostrata Ltd. is a company based in Netanya, Israel, that specializes in cloud migration and workload mobility software. Founded in 2014, Velostrata's platform enables enterprises to migrate their applications and data to public cloud environments quickly and efficiently. The software facilitates the creation of dynamic, multi-vendor hybrid clouds, allowing IT managers to move workloads between on-premises data centers and public clouds in a matter of minutes. This capability enhances operational flexibility, enabling organizations to utilize public cloud resources for various purposes, including on-demand capacity, accelerated development and testing, and comprehensive migrations. Velostrata's solutions aim to streamline the cloud migration process, ensuring scalability, simplicity, and safety for enterprise applications.

Ravello Systems

Series C in 2015
Ravello Systems Inc. specializes in cloud-based virtualization software solutions, enabling enterprises to encapsulate and run multi-VM applications seamlessly across on-premise and cloud environments. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company offers a range of services, including the ability to develop and test VMware/KVM applications with complex networking in major public clouds such as AWS and Google Cloud. It provides virtual training for deploying multi-VM application environments, on-demand OpenStack labs for various purposes, and VMware ESXi lab environments for demos and testing. Ravello Systems is recognized as the first provider of a Cloud Application Hypervisor, allowing users to leverage the public cloud's resources effectively. As of March 2016, Ravello operates as a subsidiary of Oracle Corporation and has received backing from prominent venture capital firms.

Avere Systems

Series D in 2014
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.

CRMNEXT

Series A in 2014
CRMNEXT is an enterprise CRM solution provider credited with the world's largest installations in financial sector. From Fortune 500 to start-ups, businesses across nine verticals have built profitable customer relationships via CRMNEXT. CRMNEXT eliminates the barriers between human and digital channels, enabling world-class, omni-channel customer interactions from a single platform. It recalibrates banks’ potential to grow engagement, drive profitability, and deliver innovation. CRMNEXT’s customers include global brands like Pfizer, State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Tata AIA, Reliance, Banco de Oro Philippines, National Bank of Oman, Pavers England etc. It is in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Lead management, Sales Force Automation and Customer Engagement. For more information,

Apigee

Venture Round in 2014
Apigee is a provider of API technology and services aimed at enterprises and developers. It offers a multi and hybrid-cloud based platform that enables organizations to design, develop, manage, secure, and analyze their application programming interfaces (APIs). This functionality enhances control and visibility over the APIs that link applications and data across various environments. Apigee's solutions are utilized by hundreds of companies, including notable names such as Walgreens, Bechtel, and eBay, as well as tens of thousands of developers, to streamline the delivery and management of APIs and applications. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices located in Bangalore, India; London; and Austin, Texas.

Shape Security

Series C in 2014
Shape Security, Inc. specializes in cybersecurity solutions aimed at protecting web and mobile applications from automated cyber-attacks. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Sydney and London, the company offers products such as ShapeShifter Elements, which enforces real-time security measures, and Shape Protection Manager, a cloud-based management tool for its services. Shape Security has successfully prevented over $1 billion in fraud losses for a diverse range of clients, including major retailers, financial institutions, airlines, and government agencies. Its AI-powered technology effectively mitigates risks associated with fraud, chargebacks, and unauthorized transactions, helping organizations maintain customer trust and protect their reputations against the threats posed by criminal activity.

Bracket Computing

Series B in 2014
Bracket Computing Inc. specializes in workload isolation software that enables enterprises to securely manage workloads in hybrid cloud environments. Founded in 2011 and based in Mountain View, California, the company provides advanced IT security measures, including crypto-enforced micro-segmentation, which ensures continuous encryption of data both at rest and in motion, utilizing customer-controlled keys. Its platform also features data and runtime integrity monitoring, along with auditability and forensics capabilities that capture critical information at the time of a security breach. By consolidating security controls, Bracket Computing aims to protect enterprises from malware, insider threats, and human errors, all while maintaining the agility and speed of self-service cloud operations.

MobileIron

Series F in 2013
MobileIron, Inc. is a provider of a mobile IT platform designed to secure and manage mobile applications, content, and devices for enterprises. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company offers a zero-trust security approach that verifies users, devices, applications, networks, and potential threats. Its core offerings include the MobileIron security platform, which encompasses unified endpoint management, access controls to prevent untrusted access to cloud services, and secure connectivity through a per-app VPN. Additionally, the platform features MobileIron Threat Defense to identify emerging threats and secure applications that enhance end-user productivity, including an enterprise app store and secure email services. MobileIron serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, government, healthcare, and technology, primarily through partnerships with distributors, resellers, and system integrators. As of December 2020, MobileIron operates as a subsidiary of Ivanti Software, Inc.

Apigee

Series F in 2013
Apigee is a provider of API technology and services aimed at enterprises and developers. It offers a multi and hybrid-cloud based platform that enables organizations to design, develop, manage, secure, and analyze their application programming interfaces (APIs). This functionality enhances control and visibility over the APIs that link applications and data across various environments. Apigee's solutions are utilized by hundreds of companies, including notable names such as Walgreens, Bechtel, and eBay, as well as tens of thousands of developers, to streamline the delivery and management of APIs and applications. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices located in Bangalore, India; London; and Austin, Texas.

Exablox

Series B in 2012
Exablox Corporation specializes in developing data storage solutions designed for commercial applications. The company offers OneBlox, a hybrid converged storage appliance that integrates object storage architecture with the performance of flash storage and the simplicity of network attached storage. In addition, Exablox provides OneSystem, a cloud-based storage management service that facilitates efficient data management. Their solutions feature inline deduplication, continuous data protection, disaster recovery, and support for various sectors, including higher education, healthcare, insurance, and legal services. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Exablox aims to address the challenges of high storage costs and complex data management. As of 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of StorageCraft Technology Corporation.
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