Norwest Venture Partners

Norwest Venture Partners is a global technology venture capital firm founded in 1961 and based in California. It invests across venture and growth stages in the United States, India, Israel, and other markets, targeting software, cloud and IT infrastructure, information services, enterprise software and services, financial services, consumer products and healthcare. The firm backs entrepreneurs with capital plus an extensive network and operating experience to help scale their businesses. Since its inception it has backed hundreds of companies and manages a multi-billion-dollar portfolio, deploying capital in seed to growth rounds and across sectors that drive technology-enabled growth. Norwest emphasizes building lasting relationships with founders and mentoring teams through strategic guidance and market access to accelerate expansion and scale globally.

Mohammad Abbas

Investor

Robert Abbott

Partner

Ehi Akhirome

Investor

Bayan Alizadeh

Investor

Gal Amran

Investor

Past deals in Mobile

Learn To Win

Series A in 2024
Learn To Win specializes in microlearning platforms designed for coaches, educators, and instructors across various sectors. Their interactive platform transforms training material into engaging lessons and quizzes, enabling real-time analytics to identify and address training gaps.

oneNav

Series C in 2023
OneNav develops a mobile positioning system for smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices. It leverages the modernized L5 signaling band from navigation satellite constellations to deliver accurate and reliable tracking services.

Mintifi

Series D in 2023
Mintifi is an online lending platform in India that aims to empower small and medium businesses through accessible financing solutions. Focused on enhancing the last-mile distribution network, Mintifi offers a range of flexible and affordable loan options designed to simplify the purchase financing experience for businesses. By leveraging technology and a corporate distribution network, the platform enables companies to efficiently manage their supply chain operations and obtain necessary funds to support their activities. Through partnerships with various digital channels, including WhatsApp, Mintifi ensures that its services are easily accessible, facilitating quicker and more straightforward access to financing for SMBs.

Mintifi

Series C in 2022
Mintifi is an online lending platform in India that aims to empower small and medium businesses through accessible financing solutions. Focused on enhancing the last-mile distribution network, Mintifi offers a range of flexible and affordable loan options designed to simplify the purchase financing experience for businesses. By leveraging technology and a corporate distribution network, the platform enables companies to efficiently manage their supply chain operations and obtain necessary funds to support their activities. Through partnerships with various digital channels, including WhatsApp, Mintifi ensures that its services are easily accessible, facilitating quicker and more straightforward access to financing for SMBs.

Citcon

Series C in 2021
Citcon is a payment technology company founded in 2015 that provides a global mobile wallet payments platform for merchants. The company offers a scalable, secure, and open system with a single API that enables merchants to accept domestic and international mobile wallets across web, mobile, and in-store channels. Its platform provides end-to-end payments including processing, gateway services, reporting, and fund settlement, connecting merchants with a network of digital wallets to reach billions of wallet users. Citcon serves tens of thousands of merchants and millions of mobile wallet users worldwide. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, it maintains regional offices in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia.

Phiar

Series A in 2021
Phiar Technologies, a Boston-based company established in 2017, specializes in developing artificial intelligence solutions for vehicles. Its core product is an ultra-lightweight spatial AI engine that enables vehicles to perceive their surroundings in real-time using just a single camera and commodity mobile-grade processors. Phiar's initial focus is powering its Intelligent AR Navigation Platform, which provides drivers with safe and intuitive routing directions without requiring them to look away from the road.

oneNav

Series B in 2021
OneNav develops a mobile positioning system for smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices. It leverages the modernized L5 signaling band from navigation satellite constellations to deliver accurate and reliable tracking services.

Learn To Win

Seed Round in 2021
Learn To Win specializes in microlearning platforms designed for coaches, educators, and instructors across various sectors. Their interactive platform transforms training material into engaging lessons and quizzes, enabling real-time analytics to identify and address training gaps.

Leanplum

Series D in 2020
Leanplum Inc. is a mobile marketing platform that specializes in enhancing engagement for brands through a unified, multichannel approach. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, London, Bulgaria, and Amsterdam, Leanplum enables businesses to optimize their mobile applications and marketing efforts. The platform offers a range of services including messaging, automation, app editing, personalization, A/B testing, and analytics, allowing product teams to conduct real-time optimization tests and analyze results effectively. Renowned global brands such as Tinder, Grab, Tesco, and Zynga utilize Leanplum to orchestrate integrated campaigns that foster customer loyalty and drive growth. By transforming data into actionable insights, Leanplum helps companies understand user needs, delivering relevant experiences that enhance brand engagement and establish long-term customer relationships.

oneNav

Series A in 2019
OneNav develops a mobile positioning system for smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices. It leverages the modernized L5 signaling band from navigation satellite constellations to deliver accurate and reliable tracking services.

Dave

Series B in 2019
Founded in 2015, Dave is a fintech company based in Los Angeles, California. It operates a mobile application that provides users with banking services, including overdraft protection, early access to paychecks, and credit building tools. The app aims to improve financial wellness by offering transparent, fee-free banking and has grown to serve over 12 million members since its inception.

Leanplum

Series D in 2019
Leanplum Inc. is a mobile marketing platform that specializes in enhancing engagement for brands through a unified, multichannel approach. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, London, Bulgaria, and Amsterdam, Leanplum enables businesses to optimize their mobile applications and marketing efforts. The platform offers a range of services including messaging, automation, app editing, personalization, A/B testing, and analytics, allowing product teams to conduct real-time optimization tests and analyze results effectively. Renowned global brands such as Tinder, Grab, Tesco, and Zynga utilize Leanplum to orchestrate integrated campaigns that foster customer loyalty and drive growth. By transforming data into actionable insights, Leanplum helps companies understand user needs, delivering relevant experiences that enhance brand engagement and establish long-term customer relationships.

Button

Series C in 2019
Button facilitates seamless mobile commerce by connecting brands and consumers via its platform. It enables brands to drive sales and publishers to earn revenue through enhanced user experiences.

Phiar

Seed Round in 2018
Phiar Technologies, a Boston-based company established in 2017, specializes in developing artificial intelligence solutions for vehicles. Its core product is an ultra-lightweight spatial AI engine that enables vehicles to perceive their surroundings in real-time using just a single camera and commodity mobile-grade processors. Phiar's initial focus is powering its Intelligent AR Navigation Platform, which provides drivers with safe and intuitive routing directions without requiring them to look away from the road.

8th Wall

Series A in 2018
8th Wall Inc. specializes in developing an augmented reality (AR) platform that facilitates the creation and deployment of interactive AR content directly on mobile websites, eliminating the need for separate apps. Founded in 2016 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company offers a suite of tools, including 8th Wall XR, which empowers developers to design mobile AR applications for a wide range of industries, such as retail, travel, automotive, and entertainment. Its proprietary SLAM engine enables markerless AR experiences with advanced features such as six degrees of freedom (6DoF) positional tracking, surface detection, and lighting estimation. The platform also includes XR Remote for real-time testing of AR applications and a Cloud Editor for collaborative development. 8th Wall effectively enhances AR accessibility across various devices that support rear-facing cameras, making it easier for creators to deliver immersive user experiences.

NinthDecimal

Series E in 2017
NinthDecimal, Inc. is a mobile audience intelligence platform that specializes in leveraging location data to enhance marketing strategies. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides solutions for audience targeting, measurement, insights, and data licensing. Its offerings include a comprehensive suite of advertising solutions designed to optimize customer engagement across various channels. The Audiences solution enables brands to access and activate customized audience segments based on both offline and online behaviors, while the Insights solution offers deep competitive analysis and brand performance evaluation. Additionally, NinthDecimal delivers innovative closed-loop TV planning and measurement tools, including TV retargeting and audience optimization for television advertising. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies and major TV networks, helping them effectively measure the impact of their marketing efforts on consumer behavior and store visits. NinthDecimal was previously known as JiWire, Inc. and became a subsidiary of inMarket Media LLC in 2020.

Leanplum

Series D in 2017
Leanplum Inc. is a mobile marketing platform that specializes in enhancing engagement for brands through a unified, multichannel approach. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, London, Bulgaria, and Amsterdam, Leanplum enables businesses to optimize their mobile applications and marketing efforts. The platform offers a range of services including messaging, automation, app editing, personalization, A/B testing, and analytics, allowing product teams to conduct real-time optimization tests and analyze results effectively. Renowned global brands such as Tinder, Grab, Tesco, and Zynga utilize Leanplum to orchestrate integrated campaigns that foster customer loyalty and drive growth. By transforming data into actionable insights, Leanplum helps companies understand user needs, delivering relevant experiences that enhance brand engagement and establish long-term customer relationships.

Button

Series B in 2017
Button facilitates seamless mobile commerce by connecting brands and consumers via its platform. It enables brands to drive sales and publishers to earn revenue through enhanced user experiences.

8th Wall

Venture Round in 2016
8th Wall Inc. specializes in developing an augmented reality (AR) platform that facilitates the creation and deployment of interactive AR content directly on mobile websites, eliminating the need for separate apps. Founded in 2016 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company offers a suite of tools, including 8th Wall XR, which empowers developers to design mobile AR applications for a wide range of industries, such as retail, travel, automotive, and entertainment. Its proprietary SLAM engine enables markerless AR experiences with advanced features such as six degrees of freedom (6DoF) positional tracking, surface detection, and lighting estimation. The platform also includes XR Remote for real-time testing of AR applications and a Cloud Editor for collaborative development. 8th Wall effectively enhances AR accessibility across various devices that support rear-facing cameras, making it easier for creators to deliver immersive user experiences.

NinthDecimal

Series E in 2016
NinthDecimal, Inc. is a mobile audience intelligence platform that specializes in leveraging location data to enhance marketing strategies. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides solutions for audience targeting, measurement, insights, and data licensing. Its offerings include a comprehensive suite of advertising solutions designed to optimize customer engagement across various channels. The Audiences solution enables brands to access and activate customized audience segments based on both offline and online behaviors, while the Insights solution offers deep competitive analysis and brand performance evaluation. Additionally, NinthDecimal delivers innovative closed-loop TV planning and measurement tools, including TV retargeting and audience optimization for television advertising. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies and major TV networks, helping them effectively measure the impact of their marketing efforts on consumer behavior and store visits. NinthDecimal was previously known as JiWire, Inc. and became a subsidiary of inMarket Media LLC in 2020.

Komli Media

Venture Round in 2015
Komli Media is a prominent media technology company in the Asia Pacific region, specializing in digital advertising solutions for marketers, agencies, and publishers. The company offers a comprehensive advertisement network platform that utilizes advanced technology for lead acquisition, audience targeting, and rich media. Additionally, it focuses on online audience measurement and brand impact assessment. Komli Media is dedicated to simplifying and enhancing the transparency of advertising through next-generation platforms that harness the capabilities of programmatic buying across display, mobile, social, and video channels.

Borqs Technologies

Series D in 2014
Borqs Technologies specializes in developing software solutions and products for Android-based smart connected devices. It offers customizable hardware products like trackers, smart watches, ruggedized handsets, tablets, and mobile connectivity modules. The company generates revenue primarily from hardware sales, with a significant portion coming from its key market, China.

MBlox

Debt Financing in 2014
MBlox, established in 1999, is a pioneering global mobile messaging company. It maintains over 100 direct carrier relationships and is renowned for its expertise in SMS services. The company's cloud-based platform processes 7 billion mobile messages annually for more than 4,000 clients, ranging from start-ups to multinational corporations. MBlox offers 24/7 email support and customizable support packages to cater to diverse business needs. Its services span various sectors, including financial services, government, transportation, retail, and advertising.

Komli Media

Private Equity Round in 2013
Komli Media is a prominent media technology company in the Asia Pacific region, specializing in digital advertising solutions for marketers, agencies, and publishers. The company offers a comprehensive advertisement network platform that utilizes advanced technology for lead acquisition, audience targeting, and rich media. Additionally, it focuses on online audience measurement and brand impact assessment. Komli Media is dedicated to simplifying and enhancing the transparency of advertising through next-generation platforms that harness the capabilities of programmatic buying across display, mobile, social, and video channels.

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.

Pontis

Series D in 2012
Pontis operates through its primary product, the Marketing Delivery Platform (MDP) for Communication Service Providers (CSPs). This marketing software system supports real time, automatic execution and fulfillment of personal and contextual marketing activities across platforms and customer touch points. By constantly tracking customers behaviour, preferences and response to offers; automating dynamic execution of marketing activities in response to these parameters; and allowing event-based, contextual dialogue with customers; the Pontis MDP has been proven to deliver Mobile, TV and fix line service providers double digit improvements in ARPU, service adoption and customer retention, while improving customer experience.

Komli Media

Series D in 2012
Komli Media is a prominent media technology company in the Asia Pacific region, specializing in digital advertising solutions for marketers, agencies, and publishers. The company offers a comprehensive advertisement network platform that utilizes advanced technology for lead acquisition, audience targeting, and rich media. Additionally, it focuses on online audience measurement and brand impact assessment. Komli Media is dedicated to simplifying and enhancing the transparency of advertising through next-generation platforms that harness the capabilities of programmatic buying across display, mobile, social, and video channels.

MobileIron

Series E in 2012
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.

InsightsOne

Series A in 2012
InsightsOne specializes in cloud-based predictive analytics solutions utilizing big data to enhance consumer marketing strategies. Founded by a team with experience in developing Yahoo!'s renowned consumer data and analytics platform, InsightsOne delivers real-time targeting and marketing insights that enable consumer marketers to optimize the relevance and profitability of their offers. The company employs advanced Hadoop-based micro-segmentation technology to analyze both structured and unstructured data, extracting valuable signals from various sources, including social and mobile platforms. By leveraging these insights, businesses can refine their marketing communications across email, mobile, in-app, social, and web channels. InsightsOne operates on a subscription model, allowing clients to access its services without the need for significant upfront investments in hardware or software. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, InsightsOne is backed by Norwest Venture Partners.

MobileIron

Series D in 2011
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.

MBlox

Venture Round in 2011
MBlox, established in 1999, is a pioneering global mobile messaging company. It maintains over 100 direct carrier relationships and is renowned for its expertise in SMS services. The company's cloud-based platform processes 7 billion mobile messages annually for more than 4,000 clients, ranging from start-ups to multinational corporations. MBlox offers 24/7 email support and customizable support packages to cater to diverse business needs. Its services span various sectors, including financial services, government, transportation, retail, and advertising.

MobileIron

Series D in 2011
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.

NinthDecimal

Venture Round in 2011
NinthDecimal, Inc. is a mobile audience intelligence platform that specializes in leveraging location data to enhance marketing strategies. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides solutions for audience targeting, measurement, insights, and data licensing. Its offerings include a comprehensive suite of advertising solutions designed to optimize customer engagement across various channels. The Audiences solution enables brands to access and activate customized audience segments based on both offline and online behaviors, while the Insights solution offers deep competitive analysis and brand performance evaluation. Additionally, NinthDecimal delivers innovative closed-loop TV planning and measurement tools, including TV retargeting and audience optimization for television advertising. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies and major TV networks, helping them effectively measure the impact of their marketing efforts on consumer behavior and store visits. NinthDecimal was previously known as JiWire, Inc. and became a subsidiary of inMarket Media LLC in 2020.

MBlox

Venture Round in 2011
MBlox, established in 1999, is a pioneering global mobile messaging company. It maintains over 100 direct carrier relationships and is renowned for its expertise in SMS services. The company's cloud-based platform processes 7 billion mobile messages annually for more than 4,000 clients, ranging from start-ups to multinational corporations. MBlox offers 24/7 email support and customizable support packages to cater to diverse business needs. Its services span various sectors, including financial services, government, transportation, retail, and advertising.

Lashou.com

Series C in 2011
Lashou.com is a location-based social commerce platform that facilitates online-to-offline transactions for users in China. Founded in March 2010, the company has become the largest group-purchasing website in the country, serving over 500 cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Taipei. Lashou provides merchants with effective marketing solutions while allowing users to access discounts and coupons through group buying. The platform has experienced significant growth, boasting approximately 3 million registered users and over 30 million monthly visits. Lashou aims to expand its services into Southeast Asian markets, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore, in the near future. The company has successfully raised $55 million from various investors, contributing to its estimated market value of $1.1 billion.

Komli Media

Series C in 2011
Komli Media is a prominent media technology company in the Asia Pacific region, specializing in digital advertising solutions for marketers, agencies, and publishers. The company offers a comprehensive advertisement network platform that utilizes advanced technology for lead acquisition, audience targeting, and rich media. Additionally, it focuses on online audience measurement and brand impact assessment. Komli Media is dedicated to simplifying and enhancing the transparency of advertising through next-generation platforms that harness the capabilities of programmatic buying across display, mobile, social, and video channels.

Lashou.com

Series B in 2010
Lashou.com is a location-based social commerce platform that facilitates online-to-offline transactions for users in China. Founded in March 2010, the company has become the largest group-purchasing website in the country, serving over 500 cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Taipei. Lashou provides merchants with effective marketing solutions while allowing users to access discounts and coupons through group buying. The platform has experienced significant growth, boasting approximately 3 million registered users and over 30 million monthly visits. Lashou aims to expand its services into Southeast Asian markets, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore, in the near future. The company has successfully raised $55 million from various investors, contributing to its estimated market value of $1.1 billion.

Clairmail

Series D in 2010
ClairMail is a prominent provider of mobile solutions specifically tailored for banking, payment, and card services. The company offers a comprehensive technology platform that empowers financial institutions to harness the potential of mobile banking, enhancing customer trust and loyalty while facilitating cross-selling opportunities. ClairMail enables institutions to engage their entire customer base through personalized content delivered via mobile applications, mobile web, text banking, and innovative two-way alerting capabilities, all integrated within a single solution. Additionally, the platform supports multi-channel enrollment options, ensuring high mobile adoption rates and maximizing return on investment, regardless of the mobile device, carrier, or back-end financial system used. Overall, ClairMail's services aim to enhance the customer experience while improving operational efficiency in the financial sector.

MobileIron

Series C in 2010
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.

Brand.net

Series C in 2010
Brand.net is an online advertising network that specializes in brand advertising across display, video, and mobile platforms. The company utilizes advanced technology to facilitate the effective targeting of brand advertisers and agencies, ensuring they engage with the right audiences in appropriate contexts. Brand.net's platform offers a range of services, including pre-campaign creative testing, ongoing campaign monitoring, and proactive support, which collectively enhance the advertising experience. Additionally, the company focuses on frequent campaign optimization and provides customized insights, enabling clients to reach their most relevant audiences at scale.

Ngmoco

Series C in 2010
Ngmoco, established in 2008, was a U.S.-based mobile gaming company that developed and published games for iOS and Android platforms. Led by CEO Neil Young, a former Electronic Arts executive, the company was known for creating popular titles for the iPhone. Ngmoco was backed by Kleiner Perkins through its iFund and was acquired by DeNA Global in 2010.

Playdom

Series A in 2009
Playdom is a game developer specializing in social and online games, targeting users on platforms such as mobile phones and social networking sites. The company has created a range of popular games that cater to diverse interests, allowing users to engage and enjoy their online experiences. With a strong presence on platforms like the iPhone, Myspace, and Facebook, Playdom focuses on delivering entertaining content that resonates with a broad audience.

MobileIron

Series B in 2009
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.

Borqs Technologies

Series B in 2009
Borqs Technologies specializes in developing software solutions and products for Android-based smart connected devices. It offers customizable hardware products like trackers, smart watches, ruggedized handsets, tablets, and mobile connectivity modules. The company generates revenue primarily from hardware sales, with a significant portion coming from its key market, China.

NearbyNow

Venture Round in 2009
NearbyNow is a company that specializes in developing mobile shopping applications designed to help consumers locate products in their size at nearby retailers. The platform serves a diverse range of clients, including well-known magazines like Cosmopolitan and GQ, alongside major brands such as Nike and Estee Lauder. NearbyNow's technology enables users to search local store inventories via the Internet or mobile phones, offering information on a wide variety of products, including baby items, home goods, and fashion accessories. The company boasts impressive engagement metrics, featuring a click-through rate of 28% and a conversion-to-purchase rate of 5.8%, positioning it as a leader in the mobile shopping sector. Additionally, brands and retailers can access a robust ad network to promote multimedia advertisements, reaching over 2 million mobile shoppers.

Ngmoco

Series B in 2009
Ngmoco, established in 2008, was a U.S.-based mobile gaming company that developed and published games for iOS and Android platforms. Led by CEO Neil Young, a former Electronic Arts executive, the company was known for creating popular titles for the iPhone. Ngmoco was backed by Kleiner Perkins through its iFund and was acquired by DeNA Global in 2010.

Pontis

Series C in 2009
Pontis operates through its primary product, the Marketing Delivery Platform (MDP) for Communication Service Providers (CSPs). This marketing software system supports real time, automatic execution and fulfillment of personal and contextual marketing activities across platforms and customer touch points. By constantly tracking customers behaviour, preferences and response to offers; automating dynamic execution of marketing activities in response to these parameters; and allowing event-based, contextual dialogue with customers; the Pontis MDP has been proven to deliver Mobile, TV and fix line service providers double digit improvements in ARPU, service adoption and customer retention, while improving customer experience.

Vanu

Series B in 2008
Vanu develops mobile communications solutions for off-grid markets and challenging environments. It offers software-defined radio access network products like community connect GSM/EDGE base stations, LTE portable networks, and cellular suppression systems for correctional facilities. Additionally, it provides coverage mapping tools, technical support services, and network management solutions. Founded in 1998, Vanu operates globally with offices in the US, India, and Rwanda.

Brand.net

Series B in 2008
Brand.net is an online advertising network that specializes in brand advertising across display, video, and mobile platforms. The company utilizes advanced technology to facilitate the effective targeting of brand advertisers and agencies, ensuring they engage with the right audiences in appropriate contexts. Brand.net's platform offers a range of services, including pre-campaign creative testing, ongoing campaign monitoring, and proactive support, which collectively enhance the advertising experience. Additionally, the company focuses on frequent campaign optimization and provides customized insights, enabling clients to reach their most relevant audiences at scale.

MeetMe

Series B in 2008
MeetMe is a social networking company focused on meeting new people, primarily in the United States. It originated as MyYearbook and now operates MeetMe.com and a suite of iOS and Android apps, available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. The platform monetizes through advertising and virtual currency and has a strong mobile presence. It also provides livestreaming video and creator economy solutions to help brands monetize and engage audiences, supported by a portfolio of mobile apps and services designed to foster connection and community.

Clairmail

Series C in 2008
ClairMail is a prominent provider of mobile solutions specifically tailored for banking, payment, and card services. The company offers a comprehensive technology platform that empowers financial institutions to harness the potential of mobile banking, enhancing customer trust and loyalty while facilitating cross-selling opportunities. ClairMail enables institutions to engage their entire customer base through personalized content delivered via mobile applications, mobile web, text banking, and innovative two-way alerting capabilities, all integrated within a single solution. Additionally, the platform supports multi-channel enrollment options, ensuring high mobile adoption rates and maximizing return on investment, regardless of the mobile device, carrier, or back-end financial system used. Overall, ClairMail's services aim to enhance the customer experience while improving operational efficiency in the financial sector.

Mozes

Series B in 2008
Mozes is the leader in mobile engagement around passion points like music, sports, entertainment, and causes. Their flagship mobile marketing platform, Mozes Connect, helps marketers activate audiences around events and create interactive experiences that drive engagement, collect data, connect to social networks and establish long-term relationships. With over 5 years of experience and 11 million participants in the Mozes network, they know what works for small and large organizations including Ford, Virgin Mobile USA, the Country Music Association, the Portland Trailblazers, and Rock the Vote. Mozes Connect enables marketers to do three things: 1) Create a mobile campaign such as voting, contesting, trivia, commerce and sharing fan-generated content on screen. 2) Promote that campaign using text, voice, QR codes, mobile web pages, and social media. 3) Manage and customize those campaigns while analyzing real-time results. In addition, they provide the strategic services necessary to leverage the power of Mozes. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. Visit us at www.mozes.com and follow us on Twitter @mozesinc.

MobileIron

Series A in 2008
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.

3Jam

Series A in 2007
3Jam is a San Francisco-based startup developing a group text messaging platform. It enables users to send messages to multiple contacts simultaneously, with all recipients seeing who received the message and being able to reply collectively. The service works across various mobile networks and devices, including those from Palm, Nokia, RIM, Samsung, and others.

Mozes

Series A in 2007
Mozes is the leader in mobile engagement around passion points like music, sports, entertainment, and causes. Their flagship mobile marketing platform, Mozes Connect, helps marketers activate audiences around events and create interactive experiences that drive engagement, collect data, connect to social networks and establish long-term relationships. With over 5 years of experience and 11 million participants in the Mozes network, they know what works for small and large organizations including Ford, Virgin Mobile USA, the Country Music Association, the Portland Trailblazers, and Rock the Vote. Mozes Connect enables marketers to do three things: 1) Create a mobile campaign such as voting, contesting, trivia, commerce and sharing fan-generated content on screen. 2) Promote that campaign using text, voice, QR codes, mobile web pages, and social media. 3) Manage and customize those campaigns while analyzing real-time results. In addition, they provide the strategic services necessary to leverage the power of Mozes. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. Visit us at www.mozes.com and follow us on Twitter @mozesinc.

Clairmail

Series B in 2006
ClairMail is a prominent provider of mobile solutions specifically tailored for banking, payment, and card services. The company offers a comprehensive technology platform that empowers financial institutions to harness the potential of mobile banking, enhancing customer trust and loyalty while facilitating cross-selling opportunities. ClairMail enables institutions to engage their entire customer base through personalized content delivered via mobile applications, mobile web, text banking, and innovative two-way alerting capabilities, all integrated within a single solution. Additionally, the platform supports multi-channel enrollment options, ensuring high mobile adoption rates and maximizing return on investment, regardless of the mobile device, carrier, or back-end financial system used. Overall, ClairMail's services aim to enhance the customer experience while improving operational efficiency in the financial sector.

MBlox

Series D in 2006
MBlox, established in 1999, is a pioneering global mobile messaging company. It maintains over 100 direct carrier relationships and is renowned for its expertise in SMS services. The company's cloud-based platform processes 7 billion mobile messages annually for more than 4,000 clients, ranging from start-ups to multinational corporations. MBlox offers 24/7 email support and customizable support packages to cater to diverse business needs. Its services span various sectors, including financial services, government, transportation, retail, and advertising.

TestQuest

Venture Round in 2005
TestQuest, Inc. specializes in providing test automation and management solutions specifically designed for mobile devices and applications. The company offers a range of products, including TestQuest Pro, which serves as a test automation tool for embedded systems across various sectors such as enterprise computing, digital entertainment, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical devices. Additionally, TestQuest CountDown is a comprehensive test platform that facilitates test design, management, and execution while promoting collaboration among distributed development teams. Key components of the CountDown platform include TestManager, for organizing and executing tests; TestRunner, for running tests; Device Connectivity, enabling connectivity for multiple devices; TestDesigner, for automated test case generation; and AssetManager, which functions as a shared repository for test assets. TestQuest also offers consulting, assessment, implementation, training, and professional services, catering to network operators, device manufacturers, content providers, and application developers. Founded in 1983 and originally named B-Tree Systems, Inc., TestQuest is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Clairmail

Series A in 2005
ClairMail is a prominent provider of mobile solutions specifically tailored for banking, payment, and card services. The company offers a comprehensive technology platform that empowers financial institutions to harness the potential of mobile banking, enhancing customer trust and loyalty while facilitating cross-selling opportunities. ClairMail enables institutions to engage their entire customer base through personalized content delivered via mobile applications, mobile web, text banking, and innovative two-way alerting capabilities, all integrated within a single solution. Additionally, the platform supports multi-channel enrollment options, ensuring high mobile adoption rates and maximizing return on investment, regardless of the mobile device, carrier, or back-end financial system used. Overall, ClairMail's services aim to enhance the customer experience while improving operational efficiency in the financial sector.

Mercora

Series A in 2005
Mercora is the company behind Social.fm, a DJ application for web and mobile users.

MBlox

Series B in 2004
MBlox, established in 1999, is a pioneering global mobile messaging company. It maintains over 100 direct carrier relationships and is renowned for its expertise in SMS services. The company's cloud-based platform processes 7 billion mobile messages annually for more than 4,000 clients, ranging from start-ups to multinational corporations. MBlox offers 24/7 email support and customizable support packages to cater to diverse business needs. Its services span various sectors, including financial services, government, transportation, retail, and advertising.

MBlox

Series A in 2003
MBlox, established in 1999, is a pioneering global mobile messaging company. It maintains over 100 direct carrier relationships and is renowned for its expertise in SMS services. The company's cloud-based platform processes 7 billion mobile messages annually for more than 4,000 clients, ranging from start-ups to multinational corporations. MBlox offers 24/7 email support and customizable support packages to cater to diverse business needs. Its services span various sectors, including financial services, government, transportation, retail, and advertising.

Megisto Systems

Series B in 2001
Megisto Systems specializes in developing hardware solutions for telecom companies. Their primary product is a software-based subscriber services switch called MSDS, which enables real-time charging and control of mobile data services. This allows telecom providers to offer personalized services to their subscribers while ensuring profitability. Megisto sells these solutions directly to telecom companies.

Winphoria Networks

Series B in 2001
Winphoria Networks focuses on the development of mobile networking products. Winphoria Networks is acquired by Motorola Solutions. Winphoria Networks was founded in 2000 and is based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts.

MobileSys

Series C in 2000
MobileSys is a developer of software solutions that integrate message delivery for wireless devices including cell phones, pagers, and PDA's and enterprise-wide applications, such as CRM, sales force automation, email, help desk and more. Its products include EtherPage Wireless Messaging Server, MobileSys MX Wireless Messaging Engine and the MobileSys Wireless Data Network all providing a platform for enterprise and eBusinesses.

TestQuest

Venture Round in 2000
TestQuest, Inc. specializes in providing test automation and management solutions specifically designed for mobile devices and applications. The company offers a range of products, including TestQuest Pro, which serves as a test automation tool for embedded systems across various sectors such as enterprise computing, digital entertainment, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical devices. Additionally, TestQuest CountDown is a comprehensive test platform that facilitates test design, management, and execution while promoting collaboration among distributed development teams. Key components of the CountDown platform include TestManager, for organizing and executing tests; TestRunner, for running tests; Device Connectivity, enabling connectivity for multiple devices; TestDesigner, for automated test case generation; and AssetManager, which functions as a shared repository for test assets. TestQuest also offers consulting, assessment, implementation, training, and professional services, catering to network operators, device manufacturers, content providers, and application developers. Founded in 1983 and originally named B-Tree Systems, Inc., TestQuest is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

MobileStar Network

Series B in 2000
The MobileStarSM Network was designed with the mobile professional in mind. With over 130 active sites, MobileStar has the largest wireless broadband footprint in the world. MobileStar has sites in 18 of the top 20 major U.S. metropolitan areas and almost 60% of the top 50. More locations mean more chance that there is a MobileStar location where you are traveling.

Winphoria Networks

Series A in 2000
Winphoria Networks focuses on the development of mobile networking products. Winphoria Networks is acquired by Motorola Solutions. Winphoria Networks was founded in 2000 and is based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts.
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