Origin Ventures

Origin Ventures is a venture capital investment firm based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 1999. The firm specializes in early-stage investments in high-growth businesses within the software, marketplace, consumer products and services, and e-commerce sectors, primarily focusing on the Digital Native Economy. Origin Ventures has a strong track record, with multiple funds ranked in the top 5% for realized performance. The firm typically invests between $500,000 and $8 million in its portfolio companies. Notable exits from its investments include companies such as Grubhub, BacklotCars, Tock, Ahalogy, and Teem. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Origin Ventures is committed to fostering innovation and growth in its target industries across North America.

Brent Hill

Managing Partner

Prashant Shukla

Partner

Jacquie Marshall Siegmund

Principal and Investor

Angela Smith

Senior Associate and Investor

Scott Stern

Partner

121 past transactions

Voze

Series A in 2024
Drive growth your way.

Pie

Series A in 2024
Pie is an app that allows users to make plan.

TiLT

Series B in 2024
The Inclusive Leave Management Solution for Every Life-Changing Moment. Be Compliant. Save Time. Save Money. Be Human.

Hoop

Seed Round in 2024
Hoop helps make sure you don't miss a thing by automatically capturing your todos and action items from meetings and chat.

Torus

Venture Round in 2024
Torus is a Utah-based energy solutions company, focused on making renewable energy storage and management more efficient, affordable, and sustainable.

Cloverleaf.me

Series A in 2024
Cloverleaf LLC offers a visualization and scenario-planning platform designed to enhance team management and employee development. Founded in 2015 and based in Covington, Kentucky, the platform analyzes employee data to provide insights into team dynamics by cross-mapping personality traits, skills, and organizational culture. This enables users, including agile practitioners, project managers, and human resource professionals, to position team members effectively, improve communication, and identify suitable candidates to boost productivity. Additionally, Cloverleaf's automated coaching features deliver personalized nudges through commonly used tools like Google Workspace, Microsoft Outlook, and Slack, fostering collaboration and performance improvements within teams.

Controlrooms.ai

Series A in 2023
ControlRooms.ai is an AI troubleshooting company founded in 2021 and based in Austin, Texas. It specializes in providing a software-as-a-service (SaaS) application designed to enhance troubleshooting processes in heavy industries, particularly in the chemical and energy production sectors. The platform offers advanced AI-driven insights that assist operators and engineers in identifying trends and anomalies within plant systems, thereby accelerating issue resolution. By leveraging its technology, ControlRooms enables users to improve their troubleshooting capabilities and gain better visibility into operational challenges, ultimately leading to more efficient and effective management of industrial processes.

Salad Technologies

Series A in 2023
Salad Technologies, Inc. is a company based in Salt Lake City, Utah, that specializes in cryptocurrency mining using idle time from high-end gaming PCs. Founded in 2018, the company has developed a software application that allows gamers to convert their unused computing power into various rewards, including subscriptions, gift cards, downloadable content, and hardware. Additionally, Salad Technologies offers SaladPay, a payment gateway that facilitates purchases made with Salad Credit in its online store. By leveraging the capabilities of gaming PCs, Salad Technologies aims to create value for both gamers and the cryptocurrency market.

Upside Cooperative

Seed Round in 2023
Align incentives and share upside potential. Ownership and retention platform for teams, advisors, ambassadors, consumers, and more.

Kodex

Seed Round in 2023
Kodex is a website constructed using decentralised blockchains like Bitcoin and NFTs.

TiLT

Series B in 2022
The Inclusive Leave Management Solution for Every Life-Changing Moment. Be Compliant. Save Time. Save Money. Be Human.

Vivrelle

Series B in 2022
Vivrelle is a membership-based service that offers access to a curated closet of luxury accessories, including designer handbags, fine jewelry, and diamonds, for a monthly fee. Founded in 2018 by Blake Cohen Geffen and Wayne Geffen in New York, the company allows members to either rent or purchase items from its selection, which includes exclusive pieces from influencers. Through its online platform, Vivrelle provides customers with a convenient way to enjoy high-end fashion accessories without the commitment of ownership.

Kodex

Seed Round in 2022
Kodex is a website constructed using decentralised blockchains like Bitcoin and NFTs.

Fringe

Series A in 2022
Fringe is a lifestyle benefits marketplace founded in 2018 and based in Richmond, Virginia. The company offers a platform that allows employees to personalize their benefits, selecting options that best fit their individual needs. By providing a proprietary marketplace of services, Fringe empowers employees to enhance their daily lives, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. The platform addresses the diverse requirements of the modern workforce, promoting increased loyalty and satisfaction among employees. Additionally, it enables users to save money and spend according to their preferences, fostering a more engaged and happy workforce.

15Five

Series C in 2022
15Five, Inc. offers a continuous performance management platform designed to enhance employee engagement and performance. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Raleigh and New York, the company provides various tools, including employee appreciation software, one-on-one meeting agendas, and 360° performance reviews. Its solutions enable organizations to set weekly check-ins for feedback, conduct engagement surveys, and track goals and performance metrics. By leveraging data-driven insights and customizable features, 15Five empowers HR leaders and managers to foster a productive work environment and build effective management practices. The platform serves over 3,500 clients globally, including notable companies like Credit Karma and HubSpot, making it a vital resource for enhancing workplace dynamics and employee satisfaction.

Fountain

Series C in 2022
Fountain, Inc. operates a hiring platform designed to assist companies with hourly workforces in enhancing and scaling their recruitment processes globally. Established in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a mobile-first solution that facilitates data-driven decision-making and candidate engagement, minimizing drop-off rates through features like automated scheduling and reminders via text and email. Fountain serves a diverse range of industries, including franchise operations, the gig economy, restaurants, retail, hospitality, grocery, manufacturing, and health and beauty, allowing businesses to meet their high-volume hiring needs effectively.

Cloverleaf.me

Series A in 2022
Cloverleaf LLC offers a visualization and scenario-planning platform designed to enhance team management and employee development. Founded in 2015 and based in Covington, Kentucky, the platform analyzes employee data to provide insights into team dynamics by cross-mapping personality traits, skills, and organizational culture. This enables users, including agile practitioners, project managers, and human resource professionals, to position team members effectively, improve communication, and identify suitable candidates to boost productivity. Additionally, Cloverleaf's automated coaching features deliver personalized nudges through commonly used tools like Google Workspace, Microsoft Outlook, and Slack, fostering collaboration and performance improvements within teams.

Hammoq

Seed Round in 2022
Hammoq is an Arizona-based company founded in 2020 by Siddharth Lunawat and Ty Blunt, specializing in artificial intelligence solutions tailored for ReCommerce sellers. The company has developed a platform that automates product listings for e-commerce businesses, allowing users to create draft listings for multiple marketplaces from photographs. This functionality enhances the visibility of items while streamlining various operational tasks such as shipping, servicing, handling returns, and inventory management. By providing these automated services, Hammoq helps businesses improve efficiency and boost sales.

Glimpse

Seed Round in 2022
Glimpse is a company that collaborates with brands to integrate their products into luxury short-term rentals, serving as a unique sales and acquisition channel. Established in 2020 by Kushal Negi, Akash Raju, and Anuj Mehta, the firm is based in New York. In addition to its focus on product placement, Glimpse develops artificial intelligence automation tools aimed at enhancing the efficiency of consumer packaged goods (CPG) sales and operations teams. These tools automate various processes, including purchase order data entry, inventory management, and buyer engagement, while also streamlining communication and order management. By leveraging AI, Glimpse helps businesses identify issues such as stock shortages and provides key insights from retail data, ultimately improving operational efficiency and decision-making.

Salad Technologies

Series A in 2022
Salad Technologies, Inc. is a company based in Salt Lake City, Utah, that specializes in cryptocurrency mining using idle time from high-end gaming PCs. Founded in 2018, the company has developed a software application that allows gamers to convert their unused computing power into various rewards, including subscriptions, gift cards, downloadable content, and hardware. Additionally, Salad Technologies offers SaladPay, a payment gateway that facilitates purchases made with Salad Credit in its online store. By leveraging the capabilities of gaming PCs, Salad Technologies aims to create value for both gamers and the cryptocurrency market.

Veho

Series B in 2022
Veho is an end-to-end parcel delivery carrier specializing in e-commerce logistics. The company focuses on providing personalized next-day package delivery services, which are designed to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty. By utilizing live customer communication and strategically located warehouses, Veho effectively matches delivery demand with its network of last-mile driver-partners. This approach not only reduces shipping costs for businesses but also offers full visibility into the shipment process, ensuring a seamless delivery experience.

Veho

Series A in 2021
Veho is an end-to-end parcel delivery carrier specializing in e-commerce logistics. The company focuses on providing personalized next-day package delivery services, which are designed to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty. By utilizing live customer communication and strategically located warehouses, Veho effectively matches delivery demand with its network of last-mile driver-partners. This approach not only reduces shipping costs for businesses but also offers full visibility into the shipment process, ensuring a seamless delivery experience.

Fountain

Series C in 2021
Fountain, Inc. operates a hiring platform designed to assist companies with hourly workforces in enhancing and scaling their recruitment processes globally. Established in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a mobile-first solution that facilitates data-driven decision-making and candidate engagement, minimizing drop-off rates through features like automated scheduling and reminders via text and email. Fountain serves a diverse range of industries, including franchise operations, the gig economy, restaurants, retail, hospitality, grocery, manufacturing, and health and beauty, allowing businesses to meet their high-volume hiring needs effectively.

Measured Analytics and Insurance

Venture Round in 2021
Measured Analytics and Insurance provides a data-driven approach to cyber insurance, quantifying specific exposure to ransomware attacks. Measured Insurance is bridging the gap between technology and insurance by using AI-powered analytics to create smarter insurance products by tracking individual exposure in real time. Every policy is tailored to the specific client, clearly identifying pre-event exposure in seven key areas and customizing post-event loss mitigation services with real experts, real people, and real help if needed. Measured Analytics and Insurance, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, was founded in 2018.

Anthill

Seed Round in 2021
Anthill is a software company that offers personal and actionable workforce communication and development. The company was founded by Muriel Clauson and Young-Jae Kim and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Lumanu

Series A in 2021
Lumanu, Inc. is a digital marketing platform that facilitates connections between companies and brand ambassadors, primarily serving brand marketers, performance marketers, agency marketers, and creators. Founded in 2016 and based in Oakland, California, with an additional office in Milwaukee, the company offers a range of solutions including SocialCert, which enables influencers to share content and usage rights with marketers; Content Manager, which helps in content ingestion from influencers; and SmartBoost, which generates advertisements using influencer-created content. In addition to its marketing solutions, Lumanu provides financial management tools that simplify payment processes and compliance for creators and freelancers, enabling them to efficiently manage their business operations while fostering a supportive community.

Burq

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Burq provides a delivery management platform that simplifies the process for businesses to offer delivery services to their customers through a single API integration. The platform enables clients to access multiple delivery providers, facilitating commission-free, on-demand, same-day delivery options. By consolidating various service providers, Burq allows businesses to present a range of delivery choices, empowering customers to select the most suitable option for their needs. This comprehensive solution caters to all types of deliveries, streamlining the last-mile delivery process for businesses and enhancing the overall customer experience.

Hammoq

Seed Round in 2021
Hammoq is an Arizona-based company founded in 2020 by Siddharth Lunawat and Ty Blunt, specializing in artificial intelligence solutions tailored for ReCommerce sellers. The company has developed a platform that automates product listings for e-commerce businesses, allowing users to create draft listings for multiple marketplaces from photographs. This functionality enhances the visibility of items while streamlining various operational tasks such as shipping, servicing, handling returns, and inventory management. By providing these automated services, Hammoq helps businesses improve efficiency and boost sales.

SoleSavy

Series A in 2021
SoleSavy operates a sneaker community and marketplace designed to unite passionate sneaker collectors. The company focuses on making sneaker collecting accessible by providing educational resources, including video courses and personalized training. Members receive one-on-one support and have access to exclusive features such as weekly giveaways, coupons, and instant links to purchase sneakers. SoleSavy also facilitates access to sold-out sneakers, allowing customers to acquire limited-edition releases directly from the source, thereby avoiding inflated resale prices. Through these initiatives, SoleSavy fosters a community of like-minded individuals while enhancing the overall sneaker collecting experience.

Vivrelle

Series A in 2021
Vivrelle is a membership-based service that offers access to a curated closet of luxury accessories, including designer handbags, fine jewelry, and diamonds, for a monthly fee. Founded in 2018 by Blake Cohen Geffen and Wayne Geffen in New York, the company allows members to either rent or purchase items from its selection, which includes exclusive pieces from influencers. Through its online platform, Vivrelle provides customers with a convenient way to enjoy high-end fashion accessories without the commitment of ownership.

Cameo

Series C in 2021
Cameo is a marketplace that enables fans to book personalized video shoutouts from a diverse range of talent, including celebrities and influencers. The company aims to create authentic and personalized fan experiences by providing a platform where users can easily connect with their favorite personalities. Customers can browse through thousands of available talents and pay for customized video messages, allowing them to share unique experiences with friends and loved ones.

Idelic

Series B in 2021
Idelic is a driver management platform founded in 2016 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It focuses on the transportation industry by consolidating fleet data systems and automating compliance processes to enhance driver safety. The platform integrates data from various technology sources into a unified system, allowing clients to gain predictive insights and effectively manage their safety operations. By leveraging data organization and artificial intelligence, Idelic aims to prevent crashes, reduce driver turnover, and lower insurance costs. The company's innovative approach helps identify at-risk drivers before incidents occur, contributing to a safer and more efficient fleet management experience.

Tovala

Series C in 2021
Tovala is a Chicago-based company founded in 2015 that offers an innovative solution for meal preparation by combining a smart oven with a fresh meal delivery service. The Tovala oven is an internet-connected countertop steam oven designed for multi-step cooking, allowing users to prepare meals effortlessly by simply scanning a barcode. The accompanying meal service provides chef-crafted meals, ensuring that customers can enjoy healthy, home-cooked dishes without the hassle of extensive cooking. Launched in 2017, Tovala aims to simplify dinner preparation for busy individuals, making it easy to access delicious and nutritious meals.

Prisidio

Seed Round in 2021
Prisidio offers a secure digital vault that allows users to store, organize, manage, and share important documents and information. The platform is designed to help individuals maintain control over their vital information in an increasingly complex digital landscape. It features a user-friendly interface and a mobile app, providing a seamless experience for users. With a focus on privacy and security, Prisidio enables individuals to prepare for various life events, including retirement, business ventures, and estate planning, ensuring their affairs are well-organized and accessible when needed.

Anthill

Seed Round in 2021
Anthill is a software company that offers personal and actionable workforce communication and development. The company was founded by Muriel Clauson and Young-Jae Kim and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Tracer

Series C in 2021
Tracer is a brand protection data and insights company that assists businesses in safeguarding their intellectual property in an increasingly complex digital environment. The Tracer Platform utilizes advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning to monitor and analyze various digital sources, including websites, social media, and NFT marketplaces, to detect and mitigate brand misuse. This technology enables businesses to identify risks and opportunities, improving brand integrity and fostering customer loyalty. Tracer's flagship product, Tracer Protect, offers real-time monitoring for issues such as IP and copyright infringement, fraud, and digital counterfeiting, allowing companies to address potential threats proactively. Additionally, Tracer Registrar provides enterprise-grade domain registration and management services, ensuring long-term protection of valuable digital assets. With over a decade of experience in brand protection, Tracer delivers rapid and accurate infringement detection, significantly enhancing the enforcement of brand rights.

Blackcart

Series A in 2021
Blackcart is a Toronto-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing a try-before-you-buy shopping application for e-commerce. The platform allows users to select clothing items from various stores and have them shipped to their homes for trial, promoting a risk-free shopping experience akin to in-store purchasing. Utilizing proprietary artificial intelligence technology, Blackcart's system empowers merchants to enhance customer confidence and satisfaction by eliminating the need for upfront payment. This innovative approach not only facilitates a seamless shopping experience but also helps businesses increase sales by offering a convenient way for customers to try on items from their preferred brands at home.

Glimpse

Seed Round in 2020
Glimpse is a company that collaborates with brands to integrate their products into luxury short-term rentals, serving as a unique sales and acquisition channel. Established in 2020 by Kushal Negi, Akash Raju, and Anuj Mehta, the firm is based in New York. In addition to its focus on product placement, Glimpse develops artificial intelligence automation tools aimed at enhancing the efficiency of consumer packaged goods (CPG) sales and operations teams. These tools automate various processes, including purchase order data entry, inventory management, and buyer engagement, while also streamlining communication and order management. By leveraging AI, Glimpse helps businesses identify issues such as stock shortages and provides key insights from retail data, ultimately improving operational efficiency and decision-making.

Mighty Labs

Seed Round in 2020
Mighty Labs develops an enterprise software platform designed to enhance team alignment and focus within organizations while minimizing the need for meetings and manual efforts. The platform translates individual workflows from commonly used tools like Jira, Asana, and Slack into automated, dynamic team timelines. This functionality allows managers to easily monitor team focus, maintain alignment, and keep leadership informed. Additionally, the platform identifies opportunities for recognition and coaching, enabling clients to effectively lead remote and cross-functional teams and providing executives with self-serve visibility into ongoing projects.

Tovala

Series B in 2020
Tovala is a Chicago-based company founded in 2015 that offers an innovative solution for meal preparation by combining a smart oven with a fresh meal delivery service. The Tovala oven is an internet-connected countertop steam oven designed for multi-step cooking, allowing users to prepare meals effortlessly by simply scanning a barcode. The accompanying meal service provides chef-crafted meals, ensuring that customers can enjoy healthy, home-cooked dishes without the hassle of extensive cooking. Launched in 2017, Tovala aims to simplify dinner preparation for busy individuals, making it easy to access delicious and nutritious meals.

Tock

Series C in 2020
Tock is a platform designed specifically for the restaurant industry, aimed at transforming business operations for establishments of all sizes worldwide. It offers a comprehensive reservation, guest, and table management system that streamlines the booking process. Additionally, Tock includes an online ordering system for take-out and delivery, allowing restaurants to efficiently manage their operations and reduce costs. By integrating these features, Tock helps restaurants enhance their service and optimize their business practices.

Everee

Series A in 2020
Everee is a full-service payroll platform that allows employees to pick their pay dates. This platform has all standard features of a payroll system, plus innovative experiences to save time. It has a simple manager verification to avoid costly mistakes, automatic payroll runs, and easy file exports. It was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Pronto

Series B in 2019
Pronto is an educational technology platform designed to enhance student engagement and retention in schools and campuses. It facilitates connections among students, faculty, and support services through mobile devices, ensuring that students have easy access to resources and support. The platform features automatic language translation, group messaging, and file-sharing capabilities, which help students communicate effectively and have their voices heard. Additionally, Pronto offers a dynamic video conferencing solution that allows students to connect with teachers, advisors, and mental health counselors, as well as participate in study groups or attend live-streamed classes. This comprehensive approach fosters community and collaboration among project teams, clubs, and other campus organizations.

Idelic

Series A in 2019
Idelic is a driver management platform founded in 2016 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It focuses on the transportation industry by consolidating fleet data systems and automating compliance processes to enhance driver safety. The platform integrates data from various technology sources into a unified system, allowing clients to gain predictive insights and effectively manage their safety operations. By leveraging data organization and artificial intelligence, Idelic aims to prevent crashes, reduce driver turnover, and lower insurance costs. The company's innovative approach helps identify at-risk drivers before incidents occur, contributing to a safer and more efficient fleet management experience.

VoxPopMe

Series A in 2019
VoxPopMe Limited is a video insight platform that enables brands to engage directly with consumers through video feedback. Founded in 2013 and based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Utah, United States, the company provides an application that allows businesses to pose questions to targeted consumers based on demographics such as age, gender, and location. The platform facilitates the capture, analysis, and sharing of consumer opinions via recorded videos, supporting a range of applications in market research and customer experience. This includes enhancing customer satisfaction surveys, net promoter score programs, and product development initiatives. VoxPopMe aims to empower brands to make informed decisions by connecting them with authentic consumer insights, allowing them to understand how their customers feel about their products and services.

15Five

Series B in 2019
15Five, Inc. offers a continuous performance management platform designed to enhance employee engagement and performance. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Raleigh and New York, the company provides various tools, including employee appreciation software, one-on-one meeting agendas, and 360° performance reviews. Its solutions enable organizations to set weekly check-ins for feedback, conduct engagement surveys, and track goals and performance metrics. By leveraging data-driven insights and customizable features, 15Five empowers HR leaders and managers to foster a productive work environment and build effective management practices. The platform serves over 3,500 clients globally, including notable companies like Credit Karma and HubSpot, making it a vital resource for enhancing workplace dynamics and employee satisfaction.

Outlogic

Series A in 2019
Outlogic is a provider of location data tailored for the retail, real estate, and financial sectors. The company has established a reputation for high standards in the collection and use of location data, ensuring that its offerings support privacy-conscious applications. Outlogic's platform leverages real-time location information to empower partners in various fields, including advertising, trading, market research, college safety, and nightlife. By focusing on quality data, Outlogic enables its clients to enhance safety and convenience while also fostering the development of innovative tools and solutions.

BacklotCars

Series B in 2019
BacklotCars operates an online marketplace that simplifies wholesale automotive transactions for auto dealers, finance companies, and rental car businesses. By offering vehicle inspections, transportation, and inventory finance services, the company eliminates the need for physical auctions, allowing clients to transact and liquidate their inventory directly. This approach enhances transparency and efficiency in the automotive wholesale market.

Tracer

Series B in 2019
Tracer is a brand protection data and insights company that assists businesses in safeguarding their intellectual property in an increasingly complex digital environment. The Tracer Platform utilizes advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning to monitor and analyze various digital sources, including websites, social media, and NFT marketplaces, to detect and mitigate brand misuse. This technology enables businesses to identify risks and opportunities, improving brand integrity and fostering customer loyalty. Tracer's flagship product, Tracer Protect, offers real-time monitoring for issues such as IP and copyright infringement, fraud, and digital counterfeiting, allowing companies to address potential threats proactively. Additionally, Tracer Registrar provides enterprise-grade domain registration and management services, ensuring long-term protection of valuable digital assets. With over a decade of experience in brand protection, Tracer delivers rapid and accurate infringement detection, significantly enhancing the enforcement of brand rights.

Trala

Seed Round in 2018
Trala, Inc. is a company that develops a music education application aimed at teaching users how to play the violin. The application provides features such as tutorials, daily lessons, and real-time feedback on mistakes, utilizing advanced signal processing technology to enhance the learning experience. Users benefit from instant feedback and access to thousands of video tutorials from renowned violinists. Additionally, the app facilitates communication between students and teachers, allowing for the tracking of practice activities and progress. Founded in 2016 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Trala aims to offer a convenient and effective approach to violin education.

BacklotCars

Series A in 2018
BacklotCars operates an online marketplace that simplifies wholesale automotive transactions for auto dealers, finance companies, and rental car businesses. By offering vehicle inspections, transportation, and inventory finance services, the company eliminates the need for physical auctions, allowing clients to transact and liquidate their inventory directly. This approach enhances transparency and efficiency in the automotive wholesale market.

15Five

Series A in 2018
15Five, Inc. offers a continuous performance management platform designed to enhance employee engagement and performance. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Raleigh and New York, the company provides various tools, including employee appreciation software, one-on-one meeting agendas, and 360° performance reviews. Its solutions enable organizations to set weekly check-ins for feedback, conduct engagement surveys, and track goals and performance metrics. By leveraging data-driven insights and customizable features, 15Five empowers HR leaders and managers to foster a productive work environment and build effective management practices. The platform serves over 3,500 clients globally, including notable companies like Credit Karma and HubSpot, making it a vital resource for enhancing workplace dynamics and employee satisfaction.

Tock

Series B in 2018
Tock is a platform designed specifically for the restaurant industry, aimed at transforming business operations for establishments of all sizes worldwide. It offers a comprehensive reservation, guest, and table management system that streamlines the booking process. Additionally, Tock includes an online ordering system for take-out and delivery, allowing restaurants to efficiently manage their operations and reduce costs. By integrating these features, Tock helps restaurants enhance their service and optimize their business practices.

X Mode Social

Series A in 2018
X Mode Social provides data monetization, geo-behavioral data, data intelligence, app monetization, growth hacking, location monetization, attribution, behavioral segments, consumer profiles, AD tech, millenials, fintech, families, and transparency services.

Cameo

Series A in 2018
Cameo is a marketplace that enables fans to book personalized video shoutouts from a diverse range of talent, including celebrities and influencers. The company aims to create authentic and personalized fan experiences by providing a platform where users can easily connect with their favorite personalities. Customers can browse through thousands of available talents and pay for customized video messages, allowing them to share unique experiences with friends and loved ones.

Wove

Series A in 2018
Wove Technologies, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing customized software solutions aimed at enhancing inter-brand collaboration. It focuses on creating an AI-powered data ingestion engine and an email copilot specifically for the logistics industry, with products that streamline the management of tabular rate data and automate communication between freight forwarders and their customers. Wove also strives to build the largest network for marketing partnerships, allowing trusted brands to share access to each other's loyal customer bases while ensuring consumer privacy. By leveraging collaborative marketing strategies and data insights, Wove empowers brands to enhance their growth and marketing efforts. As of October 2019, Wove operates as a subsidiary of Samba TV.

Apptentive

Series B in 2018
Apptentive’s Mobile Customer Experience software empowers companies to build brands customers love by understanding their behavior and expectations. The product gives brands the opportunity to listen to, engage with, and retain their customers through intelligently timed surveys, messages, and prompts. Integrated into thousands of mobile apps, Apptentive helps companies proactively engage customer segments, track customer sentiment, boost app ratings, drive downloads, and earn loyalty. The company powers millions of customer interactions every month for companies including Buffalo Wild Wings, eBay, Intercontinental Hotels Group, Philips, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Viacom. The company is based in Seattle, Washington.

Cameo

Seed Round in 2018
Cameo is a marketplace that enables fans to book personalized video shoutouts from a diverse range of talent, including celebrities and influencers. The company aims to create authentic and personalized fan experiences by providing a platform where users can easily connect with their favorite personalities. Customers can browse through thousands of available talents and pay for customized video messages, allowing them to share unique experiences with friends and loved ones.

Tovala

Series A in 2017
Tovala is a Chicago-based company founded in 2015 that offers an innovative solution for meal preparation by combining a smart oven with a fresh meal delivery service. The Tovala oven is an internet-connected countertop steam oven designed for multi-step cooking, allowing users to prepare meals effortlessly by simply scanning a barcode. The accompanying meal service provides chef-crafted meals, ensuring that customers can enjoy healthy, home-cooked dishes without the hassle of extensive cooking. Launched in 2017, Tovala aims to simplify dinner preparation for busy individuals, making it easy to access delicious and nutritious meals.

DirectScale

Series B in 2017
DirectScale, Inc. is a software as a service (SaaS) company that offers a comprehensive platform designed for direct sales organizations. Founded in 2013 and based in Lindon, Utah, DirectScale provides tools for managing essential functions such as sales tracking, commission management, data analysis, downline management, training, and e-commerce. The platform allows users to customize their experience without needing external development resources, reducing costs associated with custom solutions. It supports both mobile and desktop use, facilitating communication among teams and offering eCommerce capabilities to enhance sales and revenue generation. DirectScale aims to empower businesses in the multi-level marketing sector by enabling them to effectively scale their operations regardless of size or sales model.

ViralGains

Series B in 2017
ViralGains, Inc. is a video marketing platform that assists advertising agencies and brands in effectively reaching their target audiences. Founded in 2012 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company specializes in distributing and marketing viral video content to enhance consumer engagement. Its platform integrates video into various online destinations, including blogs, social games, and social news, utilizing influencers to amplify reach. Additionally, ViralGains leverages zero-party data through interactive ads and surveys, enabling brands to discover and nurture both new and returning customers. By measuring consumer interactions with video content, the platform allows marketers to connect with audiences through relevant brand stories in preferred contexts.

Gamer Sensei

Series A in 2017
Gamer Sensei is the first mastery platform for competitive gamers who want to win more. Through its patent pending technology that connects players with the world’s largest collection of professional, certified sensei across all major eSports titles, the company provides personalized coaching and skills development to help all gamers reach their next level.

Fountain

Series A in 2017
Fountain, Inc. operates a hiring platform designed to assist companies with hourly workforces in enhancing and scaling their recruitment processes globally. Established in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a mobile-first solution that facilitates data-driven decision-making and candidate engagement, minimizing drop-off rates through features like automated scheduling and reminders via text and email. Fountain serves a diverse range of industries, including franchise operations, the gig economy, restaurants, retail, hospitality, grocery, manufacturing, and health and beauty, allowing businesses to meet their high-volume hiring needs effectively.

Atavium

Series A in 2017
Atavium offers a solution that can organize, automate, manage, and store exploding unstructured data sets, regardless if they are in a data center or the cloud. Atavium’s revolutionary data management system gives its customers the ability to automate the lifecycle of their data, even before the data is created. Atavium was founded by technology and solution veterans with a legacy of delivering game-changing products with long-lasting value in the storage and networking markets. These products have been acquired by companies such as Dell, EMC, and Cisco Systems. The team also has a long history of working together at several companies.

Tracer

Venture Round in 2017
Tracer is a brand protection data and insights company that assists businesses in safeguarding their intellectual property in an increasingly complex digital environment. The Tracer Platform utilizes advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning to monitor and analyze various digital sources, including websites, social media, and NFT marketplaces, to detect and mitigate brand misuse. This technology enables businesses to identify risks and opportunities, improving brand integrity and fostering customer loyalty. Tracer's flagship product, Tracer Protect, offers real-time monitoring for issues such as IP and copyright infringement, fraud, and digital counterfeiting, allowing companies to address potential threats proactively. Additionally, Tracer Registrar provides enterprise-grade domain registration and management services, ensuring long-term protection of valuable digital assets. With over a decade of experience in brand protection, Tracer delivers rapid and accurate infringement detection, significantly enhancing the enforcement of brand rights.

Kidizen

Series A in 2017
Kidizen, Inc. operates a peer-to-peer resale marketplace that enables parents in the United States to buy and sell pre-loved clothing, gear, toys, and accessories for children. Founded in 2010 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the platform allows parents, particularly mothers, to create storefronts, earn money, and connect with one another through shared experiences and styles. Kidizen offers a mobile application for iOS and Android that facilitates communication, purchasing, and selling of children's items. The marketplace is designed to be trustworthy and environmentally friendly, allowing users to easily list items without incurring listing fees, thus promoting sustainability while helping parents find the latest trends for their children. The company was previously known as Itizen, LLC before rebranding to Kidizen, Inc. in May 2014.

Curiosity

Series A in 2017
Curiosityis a award winning curiosity daily podcast will help you learn more about the world around you every day. You'll get a unique combination of research-based life hacks, the latest science and technology news, and more in less than 10 minutes. Cody gough and ashley hamer of discovery will teach you about your mind and body, outer space and the ocean depths, and how history transformed the world into what it is today.

Bound

Series A in 2016
Bound Systems, Inc. specializes in developing a website personalization platform that aids marketers in understanding and targeting their audience effectively. The platform combines data on both known and anonymous web visitors, allowing for audience profiling, segmentation, and targeted messaging. It offers features such as audience verification to ensure marketers reach the right demographics, conversion optimization to enhance visitor experience and increase prospects, and customer marketing to facilitate upselling and cross-selling. Additionally, Bound's platform supports account-based marketing and travel and tourism marketing, providing relevant content tailored to visitor interests and geographic locations. Founded in 2011 and based in Austin, Texas, the company was previously known as Get Smart Content, Inc. before rebranding in October 2017.

Apptentive

Series A in 2016
Apptentive’s Mobile Customer Experience software empowers companies to build brands customers love by understanding their behavior and expectations. The product gives brands the opportunity to listen to, engage with, and retain their customers through intelligently timed surveys, messages, and prompts. Integrated into thousands of mobile apps, Apptentive helps companies proactively engage customer segments, track customer sentiment, boost app ratings, drive downloads, and earn loyalty. The company powers millions of customer interactions every month for companies including Buffalo Wild Wings, eBay, Intercontinental Hotels Group, Philips, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Viacom. The company is based in Seattle, Washington.

Tovala

Seed Round in 2016
Tovala is a Chicago-based company founded in 2015 that offers an innovative solution for meal preparation by combining a smart oven with a fresh meal delivery service. The Tovala oven is an internet-connected countertop steam oven designed for multi-step cooking, allowing users to prepare meals effortlessly by simply scanning a barcode. The accompanying meal service provides chef-crafted meals, ensuring that customers can enjoy healthy, home-cooked dishes without the hassle of extensive cooking. Launched in 2017, Tovala aims to simplify dinner preparation for busy individuals, making it easy to access delicious and nutritious meals.

Tock

Series A in 2016
Tock is a platform designed specifically for the restaurant industry, aimed at transforming business operations for establishments of all sizes worldwide. It offers a comprehensive reservation, guest, and table management system that streamlines the booking process. Additionally, Tock includes an online ordering system for take-out and delivery, allowing restaurants to efficiently manage their operations and reduce costs. By integrating these features, Tock helps restaurants enhance their service and optimize their business practices.

TransparentCareer

Seed Round in 2016
TransparentCareer is building the next-generation career management platform for job seekers and employers. We are collecting the most robust compensation and career path dataset in existence to help professionals and students understand their fair pay and plan their careers. Our data enables us to provide compensation and career insights that are 1) personalized based on users’ backgrounds and 2) longitudinal, allowing users to visualize how one choice might impact their career path over time. No other product accomplishes these goals. Check it out at www.transparentcareer.com

Teem by iOFFICE

Series B in 2016
Teem is a cloud-based software and analytics platform for meeting management and analysis that helps companies maximize their workspace and enable their employees to work more efficiently. The platform provides employee-focused meeting tools and activity-driven insights, including eye-catching conference room displays, streamlined visitor management and detailed space use analytics that drive better decisions on space and facilities utilization for thousands of the most progressive companies in the world such as Airbnb, Twitter, Pinterest, Rakutan, Solar City, Palintir, Buzzfeed, and Disney. To date, the Salt Lake City-based startup has raised $8 million in capital from Google Ventures, Greycroft Partners, Zetta Venture Partners, Origin Ventures, Kickstart Seed Fund, Peak Ventures, Marc Benioff, Dave Elkington and Josh James, among others. The EventBoard display software is available on Apple iPad™ 2 or newer and easily integrates with many existing calendar systems, including Google Apps, Microsoft Exchange, and Office 365. For more information on Teem, visit teem.com.

Riviter

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Riviter, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in visual search technology that utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance online shopping experiences. The company's image recognition tool identifies products within images and matches them with items in retailers' inventories, thereby minimizing lost sales due to stockouts and irrelevant product suggestions. By providing brands with predictive insights derived from social images, Riviter enables them to connect effectively with consumers at critical moments of consumption. This technology empowers large brands to prioritize their marketing efforts based on audience, context, and product relevance, ultimately driving revenue growth.

Windsor Circle

Series B in 2016
Windsor Circle, Inc. is a provider of Software-as-a-Service customer retention software tailored for the retail industry. Founded in 2011 and based in Durham, North Carolina, the company offers a comprehensive marketing automation platform that assists retailers in enhancing customer loyalty and retention through data-driven campaigns. Its services include lifecycle marketing, loyalty programs, product recommendations, and automated recovery strategies for abandoned carts and browsing activity. The platform integrates eCommerce and email systems to facilitate real-time customer segmentation based on purchase history, enabling retailers to execute targeted marketing actions efficiently. Windsor Circle's predictive marketing capabilities leverage big data to empower retailers to increase customer lifetime value and optimize their retention strategies. In 2019, Windsor Circle was acquired by WhatCounts, Inc.

Tovala

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Tovala is a Chicago-based company founded in 2015 that offers an innovative solution for meal preparation by combining a smart oven with a fresh meal delivery service. The Tovala oven is an internet-connected countertop steam oven designed for multi-step cooking, allowing users to prepare meals effortlessly by simply scanning a barcode. The accompanying meal service provides chef-crafted meals, ensuring that customers can enjoy healthy, home-cooked dishes without the hassle of extensive cooking. Launched in 2017, Tovala aims to simplify dinner preparation for busy individuals, making it easy to access delicious and nutritious meals.

Teem by iOFFICE

Series A in 2015
Teem is a cloud-based software and analytics platform for meeting management and analysis that helps companies maximize their workspace and enable their employees to work more efficiently. The platform provides employee-focused meeting tools and activity-driven insights, including eye-catching conference room displays, streamlined visitor management and detailed space use analytics that drive better decisions on space and facilities utilization for thousands of the most progressive companies in the world such as Airbnb, Twitter, Pinterest, Rakutan, Solar City, Palintir, Buzzfeed, and Disney. To date, the Salt Lake City-based startup has raised $8 million in capital from Google Ventures, Greycroft Partners, Zetta Venture Partners, Origin Ventures, Kickstart Seed Fund, Peak Ventures, Marc Benioff, Dave Elkington and Josh James, among others. The EventBoard display software is available on Apple iPad™ 2 or newer and easily integrates with many existing calendar systems, including Google Apps, Microsoft Exchange, and Office 365. For more information on Teem, visit teem.com.

Bound

Series A in 2015
Bound Systems, Inc. specializes in developing a website personalization platform that aids marketers in understanding and targeting their audience effectively. The platform combines data on both known and anonymous web visitors, allowing for audience profiling, segmentation, and targeted messaging. It offers features such as audience verification to ensure marketers reach the right demographics, conversion optimization to enhance visitor experience and increase prospects, and customer marketing to facilitate upselling and cross-selling. Additionally, Bound's platform supports account-based marketing and travel and tourism marketing, providing relevant content tailored to visitor interests and geographic locations. Founded in 2011 and based in Austin, Texas, the company was previously known as Get Smart Content, Inc. before rebranding in October 2017.

MyAlerts

Series A in 2015
MyAlerts, LLC, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a developer of an alerting platform designed to track and monitor users' favorite websites. The platform enables users to subscribe to personal alerts based on specific changes or trigger events across various categories, including products and services. By allowing users to customize updates, such as price changes or product availability, MyAlerts enhances customer engagement significantly, leading to repeat visits and better understanding of user demand. This cloud-based solution offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional personalization technology, enabling websites to implement user-personalized alerting swiftly. MyAlerts was formerly known as TrackIF LLC and has been operational since its incorporation in 2012.

Whittl

Series A in 2015
Whittl operates an online marketplace that enables consumers to compare prices for a variety of local services, including child care, guitar classes, housekeeping, and dog grooming. By allowing users to easily share and compare prices, Whittl empowers individuals to make informed decisions similar to how they would when booking airline tickets or purchasing electronics. In addition to price comparison, the platform facilitates online payments for these services, enhancing the convenience for users. Whittl aims to keep consumers informed about local offerings, helping them navigate their options effectively.

Ahalogy

Series B in 2015
Ahalogy, now part of Quotient, operates as a digital marketing platform focused on connecting brands with consumers through their interests. It provides services that include category trend data, authentic influencer content, and social optimization technology. This enables brands and agencies to enhance user engagement and drive sales by leveraging proven return on investment strategies. Ahalogy is recognized as an official Pinterest Marketing Partner and collaborates with other major social networks to optimize marketing efforts. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ahalogy also maintains offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, positioning itself in key markets for brand marketing.

Persio

Series A in 2015
Persio’s multi-channel marketing and decision platform put the power of personalization into marketers’ hands. Built to meet the needs of retailers, Persio connects marketers’ existing data sources, technology solutions, deployment channels, and identity resolution services into a single, interoperable interface so that marketers can deploy data-driven and personalized campaigns across web, email, SMS, mobile apps and other sales channels to reach customers with relevant offers at their most responsive point.

Bottlenose

Series B in 2015
Bottlenose, Inc. specializes in business intelligence software designed to help enterprises identify threats and opportunities through the analysis of stream data. Its flagship product, Nerve Center, is a SaaS platform that allows analysts and strategists to monitor real-time internal and external factors impacting their businesses. The platform excels in detecting patterns and trends, providing insights on brand reputation, consumer behavior, competitive intelligence, crisis management, and market research. By automating machine learning and predictive analytics, Bottlenose enables clients to focus on deriving actionable insights rather than data management. Founded in 2010, Bottlenose is headquartered in Sherman Oaks, California, with additional offices in San Francisco and New York City, serving a diverse clientele, including Fortune 100 companies.

Curiosity

Series A in 2014
Curiosityis a award winning curiosity daily podcast will help you learn more about the world around you every day. You'll get a unique combination of research-based life hacks, the latest science and technology news, and more in less than 10 minutes. Cody gough and ashley hamer of discovery will teach you about your mind and body, outer space and the ocean depths, and how history transformed the world into what it is today.

Rivet

Venture Round in 2014
Rivet Smart Audio is an internet radio news application and platform that delivers personalized local, national, and world news. Users can tune into custom, topical playlists with the company’s enterprise API for businesses. Featured by Apple as “The Best in Bite-Sized News Application,” Rivet News Radio is available on iPhone, Android, and car platforms. Rivet News Radio was founded in December 2013 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Apptentive

Series A in 2014
Apptentive’s Mobile Customer Experience software empowers companies to build brands customers love by understanding their behavior and expectations. The product gives brands the opportunity to listen to, engage with, and retain their customers through intelligently timed surveys, messages, and prompts. Integrated into thousands of mobile apps, Apptentive helps companies proactively engage customer segments, track customer sentiment, boost app ratings, drive downloads, and earn loyalty. The company powers millions of customer interactions every month for companies including Buffalo Wild Wings, eBay, Intercontinental Hotels Group, Philips, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Viacom. The company is based in Seattle, Washington.

Windsor Circle

Series B in 2014
Windsor Circle, Inc. is a provider of Software-as-a-Service customer retention software tailored for the retail industry. Founded in 2011 and based in Durham, North Carolina, the company offers a comprehensive marketing automation platform that assists retailers in enhancing customer loyalty and retention through data-driven campaigns. Its services include lifecycle marketing, loyalty programs, product recommendations, and automated recovery strategies for abandoned carts and browsing activity. The platform integrates eCommerce and email systems to facilitate real-time customer segmentation based on purchase history, enabling retailers to execute targeted marketing actions efficiently. Windsor Circle's predictive marketing capabilities leverage big data to empower retailers to increase customer lifetime value and optimize their retention strategies. In 2019, Windsor Circle was acquired by WhatCounts, Inc.

DialogTech

Series E in 2014
DialogTech provides actionable marketing analytics for businesses that value inbound phone calls. Consistently recognized as the leader and pioneer in call analytics and optimization, DialogTech is the trusted voice management platform for Fortune 500 brands, agencies, and fast-growing companies. From call attribution to conversation analytics to caller experience optimization, only DialogTech has everything marketers need to drive more of the conversations that drive revenue.

Ahalogy

Series A in 2014
Ahalogy, now part of Quotient, operates as a digital marketing platform focused on connecting brands with consumers through their interests. It provides services that include category trend data, authentic influencer content, and social optimization technology. This enables brands and agencies to enhance user engagement and drive sales by leveraging proven return on investment strategies. Ahalogy is recognized as an official Pinterest Marketing Partner and collaborates with other major social networks to optimize marketing efforts. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ahalogy also maintains offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, positioning itself in key markets for brand marketing.

Bottlenose

Venture Round in 2014
Bottlenose, Inc. specializes in business intelligence software designed to help enterprises identify threats and opportunities through the analysis of stream data. Its flagship product, Nerve Center, is a SaaS platform that allows analysts and strategists to monitor real-time internal and external factors impacting their businesses. The platform excels in detecting patterns and trends, providing insights on brand reputation, consumer behavior, competitive intelligence, crisis management, and market research. By automating machine learning and predictive analytics, Bottlenose enables clients to focus on deriving actionable insights rather than data management. Founded in 2010, Bottlenose is headquartered in Sherman Oaks, California, with additional offices in San Francisco and New York City, serving a diverse clientele, including Fortune 100 companies.

DialogTech

Series D in 2014
DialogTech provides actionable marketing analytics for businesses that value inbound phone calls. Consistently recognized as the leader and pioneer in call analytics and optimization, DialogTech is the trusted voice management platform for Fortune 500 brands, agencies, and fast-growing companies. From call attribution to conversation analytics to caller experience optimization, only DialogTech has everything marketers need to drive more of the conversations that drive revenue.
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