ShearShare
Seed Round in 2020
ShearShare, Inc., also known as HAIRbnb, is a mobile platform that connects salon and barbershop owners with licensed beauty professionals, allowing them to rent unused suites and booths on demand. Founded in 2015 and based in McKinney, Texas, the company serves a diverse clientele, including beauty and barber school graduates, seasoned stylists, and various beauty service providers such as makeup artists, estheticians, and massage therapists. ShearShare offers the largest database of on-demand salon and barbershop space rentals, providing affordable leases and usage-based liability insurance to self-employed stylists. In addition to its core services, the platform also offers advertising opportunities, catering to the needs of both service providers and salon owners in the United States and internationally.
Cariloop, Inc. is a Dallas-based company that offers a digital platform designed to assist seniors and their caregivers in managing care needs. Founded in 2012, the platform connects families with various senior care services, including assisted living, Alzheimer care, hospice, and home health care. It features tools that allow care providers to market their services, share real-time information, and track engagement data. Cariloop also provides access to experienced Care Coaches who offer personalized support and guidance, helping users navigate the complexities of caregiving. By streamlining the process of finding and coordinating care, Cariloop aims to reduce stress for caregivers while enhancing the overall caregiving experience.
Slingshot Aerospace
Venture Round in 2020
Slingshot Aerospace, Inc. is a technology company that develops online tools and platforms to provide geospatial information for the aerospace and defense industries. With its suite of platforms, including Slingshot Earth, Slingshot Orbital, Slingshot Edge, and Slingshot Imagery, the company integrates data streams from various sources, such as satellites, drones, and ground-based sensors, to deliver critical insights that enhance decision-making for its clients. Operating from its headquarters in El Segundo, California, and an additional office in Austin, Texas, Slingshot Aerospace serves a diverse range of sectors, including energy, aerospace, insurance, military, government, engineering services, and emergency management. The company's mission is to empower both government and commercial space organizations by providing simulation and analytics solutions that improve mission success and ensure safe, reliable operations in complex environments.
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 Inc. is a company that specializes in providing corporate entity creation and management services tailored for small business owners. Founded in 2015 and based in Austin, Texas, ZenBusiness offers a comprehensive platform that consolidates business formation, compliance, banking, bookkeeping, and marketing tools into an intuitive dashboard. This platform allows users to manage their business needs efficiently, including checking their company's status and filing necessary documents, all from a single login. What distinguishes ZenBusiness is its blend of innovative technology and live human support, offering customers access to expert guidance through various communication channels. The company is also dedicated to social impact, functioning as a Public Benefit Corporation and promoting employee volunteer work. ZenBusiness actively engages with diverse entrepreneurs and provides grant opportunities to support small business growth, further solidifying its role as a trusted partner in the business community.
Slingshot Aerospace
Seed Round in 2019
Slingshot Aerospace, Inc. is a technology company that develops online tools and platforms to provide geospatial information for the aerospace and defense industries. With its suite of platforms, including Slingshot Earth, Slingshot Orbital, Slingshot Edge, and Slingshot Imagery, the company integrates data streams from various sources, such as satellites, drones, and ground-based sensors, to deliver critical insights that enhance decision-making for its clients. Operating from its headquarters in El Segundo, California, and an additional office in Austin, Texas, Slingshot Aerospace serves a diverse range of sectors, including energy, aerospace, insurance, military, government, engineering services, and emergency management. The company's mission is to empower both government and commercial space organizations by providing simulation and analytics solutions that improve mission success and ensure safe, reliable operations in complex environments.
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
NeuScience, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Antonio, Texas, founded in 2018 by Guillermo Vela and Nicole Romano. The company develops an AI-driven platform that focuses on tumor cancers, utilizing a combination of patient-derived tumor cell panels, machine vision, and deep learning technologies. NeuScience's innovative approach includes high-throughput screening and cell imaging to identify novel pan-cancer biomarkers and single-cell biomarkers associated with tumorigenesis, metastasis, toxicity, and drug resistance. By leveraging these advanced techniques, the company aims to enhance the discovery of effective treatments for aggressive cancer subpopulations, enabling medical professionals to assess the efficacy of targeted compounds on cancer cells at a single-cell level.
Gig Wage
Seed Round in 2018
Gig Wage is a fintech payroll company based in Dallas, Texas, that focuses on providing financial solutions for gig workers and independent contractors. Founded in 2014, the company offers a scalable online platform that enables businesses to efficiently manage contractor payroll, payments, and compliance, regardless of the number of contractors involved. Gig Wage allows independent contractors to track their work, initiate invoices, and receive payments seamlessly. The platform also features tools for instant payments and a partnership with Green Dot, which enables the introduction of a customized debit card with no monthly fees and various banking services tailored for gig workers. By simplifying the complexities of payments and compliance, Gig Wage aims to enhance transparency and support for gig workers, thereby creating a financial social safety net for this growing workforce.
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
Seed Round in 2018
Nickson Living is a Dallas-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in custom designing and fully furnishing apartments for renters. The company offers a comprehensive solution that allows individuals to transform their new living spaces into personalized homes with just one click. Through a monthly fee structure, Nickson Living provides a range of furnishings and decor, including kitchen and bathroom housewares, televisions, lighting systems, and essential appliances. Their services include both rental and installation, enabling renters to enjoy a fully furnished apartment that meets their specific design preferences before they move in. Nickson Living aims to make customized living accessible and affordable for all renters.
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 Inc. is a company that specializes in providing corporate entity creation and management services tailored for small business owners. Founded in 2015 and based in Austin, Texas, ZenBusiness offers a comprehensive platform that consolidates business formation, compliance, banking, bookkeeping, and marketing tools into an intuitive dashboard. This platform allows users to manage their business needs efficiently, including checking their company's status and filing necessary documents, all from a single login. What distinguishes ZenBusiness is its blend of innovative technology and live human support, offering customers access to expert guidance through various communication channels. The company is also dedicated to social impact, functioning as a Public Benefit Corporation and promoting employee volunteer work. ZenBusiness actively engages with diverse entrepreneurs and provides grant opportunities to support small business growth, further solidifying its role as a trusted partner in the business community.
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 operates an asset-light luxury hospitality business, offering temporary accommodations in high-end tents and unique retreat experiences across various scenic locations such as Vail, Montana, Hudson Valley, Sonoma, and Hill Country TX. Founded by Peter Mack in 2015 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company focuses on delivering exceptional guest experiences through activities like fly-fishing, white-water rafting, horseback riding, spa access, and concierge services, aiming to provide a five-star hotel experience without compromising hospitality.
Interactions
Venture Round in 2016
Interactions LLC is a technology company that specializes in providing hosted interactive voice response (IVR) services and intelligent virtual assistant solutions. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Franklin, Massachusetts, with additional offices in locations including Austin, Texas, and Carmel, Indiana, the company develops advanced natural language understanding technology that integrates human and machine intelligence. Its notable offerings include HumanTouch, a platform for engaging customer conversations, and Curo Speech, an application that modernizes customer care interactions through automatic speech recognition. Interactions serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services and technology, and its solutions are utilized by numerous Fortune 500 companies. The company's technology enables businesses to automate natural language communications, enhancing customer service while driving cost efficiencies and improved operational performance. With over one billion transactions handled, Interactions continues to play a pivotal role in transforming customer care through digital innovation.
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.