ShearShare
Seed Round in 2020
ShearShare is a SaaS platform that connects beauty industry professionals with empty salon suites and booths on demand. It serves cosmetologists, barbers, nail technicians, and other beauty specialists, helping them find workspaces and offering usage-based liability insurance.
Cariloop is a digital platform that connects seniors, caregivers, and healthcare providers. It offers real-time information on geriatric care services, enables providers to market their capabilities digitally, and facilitates communication among users. Incorporated in 2012, Cariloop is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Slingshot Aerospace
Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2016, Slingshot Aerospace develops mission-critical data and analytics solutions for the aerospace industry. Its platforms integrate global sensor data, artificial intelligence, and astrodynamics to enhance spaceflight awareness, reduce operational risk, and optimize decision-making for commercial and government space operators.
Foxtrot Ventures, Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a food and beverage delivery company. It operates a mobile application and website, enabling users to shop for a wide range of products, including wine, spirits, groceries, ice cream, and essential household items. Foxtrot also owns and operates physical grocery stores in Chicago and Texas, further expanding its reach. The company delivers orders directly to customers within an hour of purchase.
ZenBusiness
Series A in 2019
ZenBusiness is a comprehensive platform dedicated to empowering small business owners. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company offers an all-in-one solution for starting, running, and growing businesses. ZenBusiness provides tools for entity creation and management, compliance services, banking, bookkeeping, marketing, and more. It stands out by combining innovative technology with live human support, ensuring customers have access to expert guidance via phone, chat, email, webinars, and even a concierge service. Committed to social impact and inclusivity, ZenBusiness is a Public Benefit Corporation that encourages employee volunteer work and offers initiatives like the Mavs Business Assist program and $5K grant program.
Slingshot Aerospace
Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2016, Slingshot Aerospace develops mission-critical data and analytics solutions for the aerospace industry. Its platforms integrate global sensor data, artificial intelligence, and astrodynamics to enhance spaceflight awareness, reduce operational risk, and optimize decision-making for commercial and government space operators.
Neighborhood Goods
Seed Round in 2019
Neighborhood Goods, Inc. is a retail company that operates a department store in Dallas, Texas, offering a diverse range of products including apparel, accessories, cosmetics, and groceries. Established in 2017, the company emphasizes an innovative shopping experience by featuring a rotating selection of brands and concepts, along with community-focused activities such as events, food offerings, and live speakers. Neighborhood Goods aims to create a vibrant environment where customers can shop, dine, and engage with thoughtful content, both in their physical locations and through their online platform.
NeuScience
Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2018, NeuScience develops an AI-driven platform for tumor cancer research. It offers high-throughput screening and deep learning solutions using patient-derived tumor cell panels to identify novel biomarkers and treatments.
Gig Wage
Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2014, Gig Wage is a Dallas-based fintech company specializing in payroll solutions for gig workers and contractors. Its platform enables businesses to efficiently manage contractor payments and compliance while providing transparency to gig workers.
Neighborhood Goods
Seed Round in 2018
Neighborhood Goods, Inc. is a retail company that operates a department store in Dallas, Texas, offering a diverse range of products including apparel, accessories, cosmetics, and groceries. Established in 2017, the company emphasizes an innovative shopping experience by featuring a rotating selection of brands and concepts, along with community-focused activities such as events, food offerings, and live speakers. Neighborhood Goods aims to create a vibrant environment where customers can shop, dine, and engage with thoughtful content, both in their physical locations and through their online platform.
Nickson Living
Seed Round in 2018
Founded in Dallas, Texas in 2016, Nickson Living specializes in transforming rental apartments into fully furnished, customized homes. It offers a unique service where customers can customize and order furniture for their new apartment with just one click, ensuring the space is ready upon move-in.
Foxtrot Ventures, Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a food and beverage delivery company. It operates a mobile application and website, enabling users to shop for a wide range of products, including wine, spirits, groceries, ice cream, and essential household items. Foxtrot also owns and operates physical grocery stores in Chicago and Texas, further expanding its reach. The company delivers orders directly to customers within an hour of purchase.
ZenBusiness
Seed Round in 2018
ZenBusiness is a comprehensive platform dedicated to empowering small business owners. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company offers an all-in-one solution for starting, running, and growing businesses. ZenBusiness provides tools for entity creation and management, compliance services, banking, bookkeeping, marketing, and more. It stands out by combining innovative technology with live human support, ensuring customers have access to expert guidance via phone, chat, email, webinars, and even a concierge service. Committed to social impact and inclusivity, ZenBusiness is a Public Benefit Corporation that encourages employee volunteer work and offers initiatives like the Mavs Business Assist program and $5K grant program.
IdealSpot
Funding Round in 2018
IdealSpot, Inc. is a commercial real estate analysis company headquartered in Austin, Texas, that offers an online platform designed to assist businesses in identifying optimal retail locations across the United States. Founded in 2014, the company utilizes real-time data, including internet search trends, social media activity, and demographic information, to analyze consumer behavior and purchasing intent. By mapping this data against traditional datasets such as local demographics, spending patterns, and existing competition, IdealSpot provides valuable insights that enable businesses and landlords to make informed decisions regarding retail market opportunities. The platform aims to enhance the understanding of local markets, ultimately facilitating better matches between businesses and their ideal locations.
Chiron Health
Seed Round in 2018
Chiron Health, Inc. is a telemedicine company based in Austin, Texas, that offers a web-based platform connecting physicians with patients through secure video conferencing for routine follow-up appointments. Established in 2013, Chiron Health specializes in enabling healthcare providers to convert unpaid follow-up phone calls into billable telemedicine encounters, thereby enhancing practice revenue. The platform addresses the complexities of state medical board regulations and HIPAA compliance, which often deter practices from adopting telehealth solutions. Additionally, Chiron Health's compliance team manages these regulatory challenges, allowing physicians to focus on patient care. The company also provides a proprietary database to verify patient insurance eligibility for telemedicine services, making its offering unique in the outpatient setting. By facilitating secure and efficient virtual visits, Chiron Health aims to improve both practice efficiency and patient care while ensuring full reimbursement from private payers.
Collective Retreats
Venture Round in 2018
Collective Retreats offers luxury tent accommodations and dining experiences at various locations across the United States. Founded in 2015, the company provides asset-light retreats focused on exceptional guest experiences, including activities like fly-fishing and horseback riding.
Dispatch
Venture Round in 2018
Dispatch, LLC, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, offers a visual tracking application designed to optimize delivery processes for suppliers, small businesses, and drivers. The technology allows businesses to order couriers directly from drivers, eliminating traditional costs that can diminish profits and reduce driver earnings. Dispatch targets industries that require the delivery of products such as auto parts, construction materials, paint, and HVAC components. By utilizing Dispatch's application, suppliers can manage deliveries efficiently without the need to maintain a fleet of vehicles or hire drivers. The company also has operational locations in the Twin Cities, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Dallas, Orlando, and Chicago, enhancing its service reach.
Interactions
Venture Round in 2016
Founded in 2004, Interactions specializes in developing conversational virtual assistant solutions using its patented Adaptive-Understanding™ technology. Serving Fortune 500 companies worldwide, the company's natural language understanding platform enables businesses to engage customers across various devices and channels, handling over one billion transactions to date.
Custom Ink
Venture Round in 2013
Custom Ink is a leading retailer specializing in custom apparel and accessories tailored for groups, events, and special occasions. Based in Fairfax, Virginia, with additional locations in Charlottesville, Reno, Dallas, and Los Angeles, the company offers a wide range of products, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, activewear, and drinkware. Custom Ink provides an engaging online platform with user-friendly design tools and attentive customer service, enabling customers to create personalized designs that foster a sense of belonging within their communities, such as schools, teams, and charities. The company also supports fundraising efforts through its Custom Ink Fundraising initiative and features Represent by Custom Ink, which allows influencers to design and sell limited-edition merchandise to their fans.
Quantcast
Series C in 2010
Quantcast Corporation is a digital advertising company that provides real-time advertising and audience measurement solutions for marketers and publishers. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Manchester and Austin, the company offers two primary products: Quantcast Measure and Quantcast Advertise. Quantcast Measure delivers audience insights derived from data generated by over 100 million digital destinations, enabling marketers and publishers to understand their audiences through demographic and geographic information. Quantcast Advertise utilizes predictive modeling and data analytics to tailor advertising delivery, helping marketers engage consumers throughout their online journey and enhance the effectiveness of their campaigns. With a commitment to harnessing big data, Quantcast aims to improve connected experiences and provide actionable insights that drive business growth.